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The 19 mile Blue River stretch between Silverthorne to Green Mountain Reservoir has been degraded of it's Gold Medal status by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The river still has 15 miles of it's Gold status from the Dillon Dam to Hamilton Creek Road bridge crossing and also from Green Mountain Dam to the waterway's confluence with the Colorado River. The decision comes after CPW has been monitoring unnatural stream flows, sparse aquatic habitat, and low nutrient content all contributed to the decline of the water. CPW said that stretch of the river hasn't met the Gold Medal standard for about 15 years.
"The overall goal is to maintain the integrity of the Gold Medal designation," Jon Ewert, a CPW aquatic biologist, said in a statement. "As necessary, we will make recommendations to delist or upgrade waters, keeping in mind the intent of the designation — identifying waters where anglers can catch large, trophy-quality trout."
CPW will be working with the Town of Silverthorne, Denver Water and local anglers to get the stretch to the point where it can be relisted.
In order to be a Gold Medal fishery, the area must be able to produce a minimum of 12 "quality trout" (14+ inches) per acre. It also must be able to produce 60 pounds of standing stock (the amount of living organisms in the ecosystem- including fish, plant life and micro invertebrates) per acre, and can only be designated Gold Medal if the water is accessible to the public.
While 24 miles of Gold Medal water was lost on the Blue, CPW added 24 miles of Gold Medal Waters to the Colorado River, from Canyon Creek, at the mouth of Gore Canyon, to the confluence of Rock Creek, near the town of McCoy.
"We studied this section of the Colorado River extensively over the past eight years," Ewert said. "We found that it is an excellent fishery."
Colorado is home to over 300 miles of Gold Medal fisheries including 11 different rivers and 3 lakes.


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She was standing on a bridge. The skies were painted bright red by the setting sun. There was this steady rippling sound of flowing water. The dark clouds formed a strange pattern. Somehow, the whole nature reflected the mood she was in. Birds were returning to their nests ... She felt they were chattering about the day's experiences. There had been lot of fun, adventure, tears, anger, disputes, fights, friendship and love in her life. Those days seemed to be in the distant past... She used to reflect on them with a strange sort of detachment. She had become so much used to the sense of loss, that she even feared to dream.
But today something happened which triggered her childhood memories. The Great Sichuan Earthquake was the news headlines. As she read those reports, she was left speechless. She was lost in thoughts of her own homeland. She could recollect lots of moments from her childhood which she had pushed back to the corners of her mind.. smiling faces of her parents, the red-oxide floor, the three steps on the veranda, the red roses near them, her old bicycle, the colorful chains, fights with siblings, last bench in the classroom, playing with friends, dad reading the newspaper, a tree filled with umpteen ripe mangoes, children throwing stones at them, then the college days, laughter at the hostel, television sessions, the fear that swept over her when the Bhuj earthquake was reported, rush back to home, tearful faces, rescue operations, the whole ruins around, indefinite search .. and suddenly she wanted all things to get blurred ... She was always running away from the facts. She never could accept her past losses as a whole.
It was year 2001. She was at Ahmadabad doing her 3rd semester in B.Tech. She used to go home in every 2 weeks and this week also she was supposed to go. As it was republic day, she decided to stay at hostel and take part in the 'Wings of Hope' activities organized by their college. Her day started pretty early. They were to be in college by 8.00 AM for flag-hoisting. After the national anthem, students were forming groups and setting off to the orphanages to give food and gifts they had collected. It was then one of the students received a call from his friends watching the TV. A devastating, high magnitude earth quake has struck in Bhuj and the whole area was destroyed. She was shell-shocked. Her home was in the earthquake hit area. The whole world seemed to doom upon her. She didn't have enough strength to imagine what could have happened to her family. She now badly wanted to be in her home-town.
The journey was hard and emotionally tiresome. She couldn't get any information about her family. The whole transport system was blocked. After a long journey, they found that roads were all damaged. It was impossible for the vehicle to move forward. So, she started walking. All she could see around was total damage and disaster. The sights filled her with so much fright. She prayed hard for her loved ones to be safe. She would give anything for them to be safe. But as she moved on, she became hopeless. Most of the houses, schools, hospitals and other buildings were flattened. The place was an utter chaos. Like her, the people who survived were searching for their dear ones. Children were crying everywhere. The medics were rushing all over to help the injured. People were trying to rescue those who were trapped under the ruins. She found detached limbs, lifeless figures and blood all around.
She tried to locate the place where her house stood. But, all that faced her was a huge pile of damaged building materials and a portion of the wall. She didn't have enough courage to look more. She sat paralyzed, staring at the remains. She wished she had come home for the weekend. God had been cruel enough to keep her alive and make her a victim of the disaster. The few seconds in which mother earth expressed her anger made her lose everything associated with her life. She had lost her whole family, her home, most of the people she had known and loved. Her whole life, till that point was ruined.
Later, somebody retrieved the bodies of her dear ones from underneath the demolished concrete. She didn't want to see them now. She wanted the lively images to persist in her memory, not these images. But the situation forced her to confront them. She was the only one left to accept them and pay due respects to the departed souls. Till date, her body burns with the pain they would have suffered. So many times she wished, had I been home that weekend, we could have planned something else and my life wouldn't have changed so drastically. She wouldn't have been left alone to face this world. Those few seconds changed her life forever. She had almost lost her whole identity of existence. She even doubted if God existed. How could he be so merciless? She was left with nothing but thoughts which used to drive her crazy and lonely.
Life had forced her to move on, bearing the survivor's guilt. She graduated with good score and became a software engineer. She remembered the list of things she had promised her mother with her first salary. She could not gift her brother the most sophisticated watch. She could not invest in their business to make it bigger, as they dreamed of. She could not buy a car for her family (As a matter of fact, she didn't study driving till now in her life. She somehow avoided it always). She could not make the lawn for their garden and buy more plants. She missed those gardening sessions with her father. She could not paint their rooms with their favorite colors. She could not buy better furniture and beautiful curtains for her home. There were very many small and big things which they dreamed of doing when she got a high-paid job. Her parents had always given her the best they could, sacrificing their own likes and interests. She wanted her parents to live a rich, comfortable and happy life. They had planned so much. But, as somebody rightly said, Man proposes but God disposes.
The slight drizzle brought her back to the present, to one of the small bridges across the river Yangtze, Shanghai. She was now a little more than thousand kilometers away from the disaster area. She decided to reach the affected area as soon as possible and join the rescue operations. She was not sure if she could stand the view of the disaster. But, she remembered the many people who had tried their best to rescue her villages from the ruins and put back the city in order. Now, it was her chance to help someone.
So, she set out to Sichuan, in hope of rescuing someone or help someone overcome the despair and grief of loss. Maybe, she will also find some peace of mind, if she could really be of help to the people out there …


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I am a freelance writer based in Cumbria – a rural county in North West England. Originally a southerner, I have lived here for over twenty years, and almost qualify as a 'local'. I am lucky to have a large and unruly garden, where the territory is marked out by blackbirds and robins, and the neighbours' cats. I love to be in the garden as the sun sets across the Derwent Valley and observe the transitional time between swallow-swoop and bat-flight.
I was an early fan of comics and Blyton, moving on to science fiction and Jackie with equal enthusiasm. Haunting the library, I became an avid reader of eclectic, and, sometimes questionable, material. I was torn between a career in art or science, but decided I was better at the science, so studied physics at university, but I confess to reading far too much science fiction instead of studying, which was no help to my career in physics. I worked in industry after graduating, before taking time out to have a family.
These days I write fiction and poetry, but science is still a big influence on my thinking and writing. My particular interstests are in cosmology, artificial intelligence and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence – a subject that has fascinated me since girlhood. It seems to me that finding fictional characters in strange places has something in common with finding aliens, and the development of intelligent machines. But my fiction and poetry is always rooted in human themes, and I experiment with style and form, exploring narrative approaches. I am working on collections of fiction and poetry, and have novels in the pipeline.
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I am currently selling my house and we have an offer on it. We are considering accepting and going sale agreed. My question is, in the meantime can we bid on a new house or will our bid be taken seriously? We can't afford rent of say €1,500 month for a year and so would prefer to buy quickly. What is the best approach to progress selling our current house and purchasing another?
We have mortgage approval until mid-February and we don't want to go through the whole application process again. It would be great if you could provide us with sound advice.
Buying and selling properties can be very stressful and any mistake can be expensive. I would suggest that anyone in your position should not rush into a decision which they may regret later.
If you have an estate agent acting on your behalf, it would be advisable to discuss the offer to determine if, in their opinion, it represents the best possible price for your property. Moreover, they can also clearly set out any conditions attached to the offer such as mortgage approval, a sale of a property, survey etc, any one of which could have a significant bearing on your ability to sell the property and in turn purchase a new one.
When a purchaser is in a chain, it can make it very difficult to either make offers or secure a property. This is why cash purchasers are in a far stronger position as they can act with certainty. There are so many variables involved in the process most of which you cannot control.
There are no rules against submitting an offer for a property which you may be interested in. However, it would be prudent, and indeed ethical, to be clear when making the offer, of any conditions attached so the vendor can make an informed decision. Purchasing any property is a large financial commitment and you should be very certain it is the right property for your medium- to long-term needs. I have seen clients, who having sold or agreed the sale of their property, frequently end up purchasing the wrong property.
Unless you can secure an extending closing period on the sale of your own property, it is likely that you will have to rent for a time. It appears that you cannot afford to pay rent of €1,500 per month and therefore I assume that your mortgage payments are going to be lower than this.
If having talked with your agent, the offer is the best price that can be secured, you should give meaningful consideration to it.
With respect to your mortgage, it is highly likely that you won't have found and secured a new property before mid-February and therefore you will have to go through the application process again. However, your bank will have all of the paperwork which will make it far easier. Your bank will not be able to finalise the mortgage process until such time as you have agreed terms on the purchase of a new house and a valuation has been undertaken.
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EXPLODING FROM THE PAGES OF THANOS! Frank Castle was the Punisher. A deal with the devil made him Ghost Rider. A deal with Galactus made him cosmic. A deal with Thanos made him...DEAD?!? Not to worry, he's coming back, and he's got a plan to make the universe a better place that's going to lead him into an even CRAZIER adventure than he's ever been in! Join hot new comic (and cosmic?) writer Donny Cates (THANOS, DOCTOR STRANGE) as he pushes his wildest creation past the breaking point! Rated T+
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But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Luke 6:28
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18:
Diane and I have come full circle...we find ourselves back in Colonial Williamsburg, at the Anvil Campground, the place where we started our full-time adventure just about a year ago.
Let me sum it all up. It may be a bit redundant. Back in December we were forced to move into our motorhome under conditions we had not planned for. The reason for that was due to problems with the sale and moving out of our house. The problems were caused by the fickle, on, then off, then on again, and finally off again, buyers of our house. We found out later the fickleness (a nice word for it) was caused by the fact they were not financially able to buy the house. They didn't have the down payment and therefore didn't actually qualify for the loan they contractually said they had. Unfortunately for us, their loan office knew this, as did their real estate agent. They planned together to extort the down payment from us.
On the day of closing after the final walk through and after we moved out of the house, they demanded, through our closing attorney, two thousand dollars be paid directly to them with no record of the transaction. If we did not deliver the check that day they were going to walk away and look at other houses. We told them to walk, which they did not do for two months. They didn't exactly walk away. We had to find a way to get them to go away. We had to fight them. They threatened to sue us for breach of contract, which we did not commit, and they also threatened to sue us for the equity in our house which they didn't get because they didn't buy it. They also wanted us to pay all their closing costs.
The whole thing was quite ridiculous. We had to help them see the light so to speak. This involved a number of lawyers and a relatively small amount of money to buy the bank's appraisal, which happened to be for quite a bit more than the contracted sales price of the house.
The above is a synopsis of a very difficult time. I had intended to write about that time long before now, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it. I was still nursing quite a bit of anger and resentment towards the non-buyers and their co-conspirators who together caused Diane and I so much grief.
I have only now decided to write this down because I have forgiven them. They did not ask for forgiveness, which is not a prerequisite. I have not told them I forgive them, and I have no intention of doing so unless they ask which is something they will never do. My forgiveness is for my benefit, not theirs.
Besides things could have been a lot worse. If you read part 2 of this "sad tale" you know why I say that.
Some other things have happened since last December First; we did sell our house. We sold it for more that we were asking for it the first time. There was not a lot of drama the second time around, it was a normal transaction, still not easy, which seems to be the way things are when selling a house in today's buyer's market. I can tell you this, I am not a fan of home inspection companies and the process for getting a termite letter either. We will just leave it at that.
Everything turned out all right. There was one good thing that came out of it all...the process was so frustrating and discouraging at times and I was so relieved when it was over that I don't miss the house or anything that was in it at all.
Both Diane and I are very content with the 300 square feet on wheels the we now live in.
Diane's mantra of "Less House, More Life" is so true!
There is one more event that took place not too long ago.
It happened during Hurricane Matthew.
Our son Joel's house in Virginia Beach flooded on that really bad Saturday. At first I didn't know for sure, his neighbors had water in their house, but they live on lower ground than he does but not by much. The neighborhood was not passable and the Virginia Beach police had it closed off.
Joel and Ashley were not in town that weekend. They had left for Nelson County near Wintergreen, Virginia on Friday to do vet duty at a winery that also raises sheep. On the way, at 9:30 at night, while traveling on a two lane road, some young man was walking down the center of the road. Two cars in front of the one Joel and Ashley, and four others were in, swerved to miss the crazy pedestrian. The second car, which was also the one just in front of Joel's, swerved, lost control, came around and hit Joel's car almost head on, taking out the driver's front wheel. Ellen, Joel's driver, managed to get control of the car and take it to the side of the road.
No one was hurt including the suicidal man walking down the road. He actually apologized for causing so much trouble.
It took four hours to get a wrecker to come for them.
Joel thought the man must have been drunk or something. The young man said he was depressed because his wife left him and he lost his job. He must have wanted to die by automobile.
On Sunday morning, they found out how just how bad it could be at their home. Their neighbors texted them some really bad pictures of the neighborhood. Joel's car was flooded as well.
The doctor's wife who owns the winery, felt so bad for them and they had worked so hard to treat all the sheep, that she decided to take the whole gang to a festival in Wintergreen.
While they were there a funnel cake food truck propane tank exploded and caused a chain reaction that set three or four more trucks on fire...the amount of black smoke was huge, a number of people were rushed to the closest hospital with burns and other injuries. Joel and Ashley were close by when the tank exploded but once again were not harmed.
Diane is quite unnerved by these last two "almost" incidents. They are not his only close calls.
Our son escaped from a major car accident a few years ago. A flatbed truck hauling a large crane rear ended his Honda Civic on the interstate. His car was sandwiched between the crane and the car in front of him...the pictures of his car later reminded me of a ball of aluminum foil. He got out without a scratch, but the next day or two he felt like he had spent the night getting tossed around inside a clothes dryer.
He escaped death when he was born, Diane had toxemia and eclampsia, She spent three weeks in the hospital under "stoke watch". During that time Joel was born by emergency C-section with a very bad set of lungs. His prognosis was not good but after a ton of prayer and great medical care, he made it.
I have to wonder if God has something He wants him to do? My mind and heart just work that way.
Joel and Ashley's flooded home is being repaired. They have a new car as well. Its been tough for them , because they lost almost everything in their home, but things are getting much better.
This incident or incidents made me realize that Diane, Joel, Ashley and myself have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
I intend to give thanks,
thanks that my family is safe,
thanks that I can spend time with my kids and grandkids,
thanks for the great food I know I will have,
thanks for coming full circle, back to Colonial Williamsburg.


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Looks like Star Wars will never, ever end—not that we're complaining.
Game Of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are set to write and produce a new series of Star Wars movies.
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According to StarWars.com, the new films will be separate from both The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson's forthcoming trilogy and the anthology that includes Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Solo: A Star Wars Story.
"In the summer of 1977 we traveled to a galaxy far, far away, and we've been dreaming of it ever since," said Benioff and Weiss in a statement. "We are honored by the opportunity, a little terrified by the responsibility, and so excited to get started."
Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy also shares her thoughts about the project: "David and Dan are some of the best storytellers working today. Their command of complex characters, depth of story and richness of mythology will break new ground and boldly push Star Wars in ways I find incredibly exciting."
There isn't a release date for the movies yet, but the writers said they will start working on the project when Game Of Thrones ends. The eighth and final season of the TV series is set to air in 2019.
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Below are the handouts from a workshop on Active Content at the University of Sydney run by Nina Melksham.
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Why is active consent important?
Power imbalances – awareness of privilege and intersectionality
"That's how privilege works – privilege is invisible to those who have it"
– Michael Kimmel
We cannot discuss active consent without a discussion about privilege. At its core, true consent is about people making informed decisions free from coercion. Negotiations where there is a power imbalance between parties is not impossible, but the power imbalances need to be acknowledged, discussed and made visible.
Coersion norms
(These "coercion norms" were taken from a study from Burkett and Hamilton that asked women specifically about sex that they engaged in that they did not say no to, but that they did not want.)
What do we know about coercion and consent in same sex relationships, and coercion from women to men?
The majority of coercion is experienced from men towards their sexual partners, both male and female. That does not discount the existence of coercion from women to women, or from women to men, which is a real phenomenon, but simply points towards the statistical majority of coercion that is occurring.
Within both heterosexual and same sex relationships, the majority of coercion fell into a non physical category.
Setting and timing - When is the right time to start negotiating? My personal preference is to begin talking about consent early, and to be very up front about it. Why? Because of the way that the brain is wired, people become less capable of making ethical choices when they are highly aroused.
Verbal negotiation - The first step towards practicing better active consent is simply to verbally ask the person about whatever you intend to do. This can be as simple as "Can I give you a hug?" or "May I kiss you?" A good rule of thumb is to ask before any new physical activity, even socially "expected" physical activities like hugging or pecking on the cheek.
Blanket consent - It does get tiring (and at times downright unsexy) to need to ask someone every time before you do anything. You can give (or ask for) blanket consent once you feel comfortable with something happening all the time.
Phrasing of questions/statements/opinions - There is a big difference between "you don't really want to do that do you?" vs. "is that something you would want to do?". Avoid using negatives in this way – when you ask like this, you are not really asking a question, you are expressing a veiled preference.
Providing the experience of no being ok
Many people have had the experience of no being ok. Even if you explicitly state, several times, that no is ok you are going against years of cultural and experiential conditioning. When your partner does say no to something, especially for the first time, if you react in a negative way you will completely undermine the idea that saying no is ok.
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The suicides of beloved fashion designer Kate Spade and travel documentarian and television personality Anthony Bourdain are bringing the conversation on mental illness back to where it belongs, the forefront.
Unfortunately, despite a clear need for improved access to treatment, mental illness has taken a backseat in the health care industry. Insurance companies are leaving people in the dark. If you don't have the finances, you can count seeing a shrink out — and that's just the beginning of a laundry list of problems.
Health Care Industry Expert Seth Denson joined host Chip Franklin and Heather Hamann to offer his expertise on tackling the country's inadequate approach to mental health in the latest "Explain Like I'm Five" podcast episode.
Listen below to hear his insights.
Explain Like I'm Five is presented by the Commonwealth Club, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, intent on finding truth and turning it loose in the world.


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Tex Plastics win a six figure account at Business Expo as new customer seeks to rationalise European supply chain.
16 Feb 18 - New Business Development Director Lee Barker explains how the new business was won after meeting the Managing Director of another East Midlands based company who needed plastic components manufacturing in the UK.
White goods plinth product review saves cost and improves product
15 Dec 17 - The term 'angel hair' has many meanings if Googled, but in manufacturing, it relates to the hair-like strands of glue which sometimes occur in a manual gluing process.
Injection moulded chain guard innovation gives Superkart competitive edge
15 Oct 17 - New chain guard is lighter, lasts longer and is cheaper to manufacture. The glass reinforced nylon polymer superkart chain guard chain has greater strength and impact absorption, plus being lighter provides a small performance gain.
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Real Love
This was a family wedding in the truest sense of the word. The ceremony was held at the farm that had been in the family for generations. Everyone played a part. People stepped up and offered to help in whatever way they could to make this the dream wedding for Ryan and Claire. The list of volunteers was longer than any list of vendors I've ever seen in a wedding blog post. That warmed my heart. Everyone was on their side. There to help make sure that the day was unforgettable. And, it was...what an honour to witness it. I once went to theatre school. I don't talk much about that time of my life, but the groom went to the very same theatre school(some years later of course). It was such fun to attend a wedding and see some familiar faces from my past life. It made me all nostalgic for the theatre days. I loved all of the singing...the lovely Andrea House sang the Beatle's Real Love...and it stuck with me for most of the day. Such a fitting song for the day.
'From this moment on i know
Exactly where my life will go
Seems that all i really was doing
Was waiting for love'
~The Beatles
Best chicken dance ever(every wedding going forward should have a man in a chicken costume make an appearance during the chicken dance...that is a sure fire way to get the party started). It was a day of people in costumes. There was an anime convention in town and some of the 'characters' stopped to pose with us. I thought it appropriate given that during their ceremony, the groomsmen(who, along with the groom form the band The Be Arthurs) sang this song from The Muppets. As a wonderful surprise to the bride, the groom had some of the guests jump up and sing along. I wish I did video. It was so sweet. Instead, I thought I'd share the bit from the muppets themselves.******UPDATED: I replaced the muppet version with one recorded by the actual people who did it on the wedding day. Aren't they awesome?
I love weddings that are full of personality. I would love to photograph more of them...
Thank you Ryan and Claire for including me. Your day was so genuine and thought-full and filled with loving, gracious people. What a joy.
~ Dana
PS--The parsley has a special meaning for them...I mentioned it in their engagement session post: http://danapugh.com/2013/06/parsley/


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Following last night's insanely well-played, neck-and-neck Super Bowl XLIX game, half of America cried tears of joy while the other half sobbed crocodile tears stemming from a serious heartbreak. A near end zone interception potentially prevented the Seattle Seahawks from winning consecutive titles, while providing Tom Brady and Bill Belichick with a history-making fourth championship as a quarterback/coach combination.
The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, along with a spectacularly star-studded selection of singers, paid homage to the winning New England Patriots with an all-star collaboration of Queen's infamous "We Are the Champions." Included in the Brady Bunch-esque musical skit were two of country music's most renowned "champions," Carrie Underwood and Blake Shelton.
Fallon enlisted The Roots to perform the instrumental portions of the piece, while calling on some of today's most popular vocalists to provide the lyrics to the notable tune. Carrie and Blake, along with Jimmy Fallon, Sam Smith, Ariana Grande, Usher, Meghan Trainor, One Direction, and Christina Aguilera, were chosen to help celebrate the ultimate winners of the controversial final game of the 2014 National Football League ("NFL") season.
This video is a must-see, whether you are a celebrating Patriots supporter or a Monday morning quarterback questioning the decision by the Seahawks to pass the ball in the final minute of the game with the best running back in the NFL on the field. Regardless of who took home the Lombardi Trophy, whose balls were deflated, and whose confidence and hearts were inflated after the game, both teams represented their divisions as champions and can revel in the meaning of this song.
As much as it pains me to say this: Congratulations to the New England Patriots on their Super Bowl XLIX victory!


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High Life (2018)
Nov 07, 2018 113 min Watch Trailer
overview : Monte and his baby daughter are the last survivors of a damned and dangerous mission to the outer reaches of the solar system. They must now rely on each other to survive as they hurtle toward the oblivion of a black hole.
Genres : Science Fiction, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Tags : baby, black hole, dangerous mission, woman director, deep space, damned, spaceship, survivors
Robert PattinsonMonte
Juliette BinocheDr. Dibs
André BenjaminTcherny
Mia GothBoyse
Agata BuzekNansen
Lars EidingerChandra
Claire TranMink
Ewan MitchellEttore
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Scarlett LindseyWillow (Baby)
Jessie RossWillow (Teenager)
Victor BanerjeeIndian Professor
Juliette PicollotJournalist
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In June 2007, three months before the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the start of the Great Financial Crisis in earnest, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield was at 5% before falling to a historical low of 1.39% in July 2012. Yields increased for a short time thereafter only to fall to another new low of 1.36% in July 2016.
Source: Bloomberg L.P. prepared by Cardan Capital Partners
Since the stock markets began to rebound, investors have expected large interest rate increases that never materialized.
Between 2009 and 2014, the Fed Funds rate remained below 0.25%. The Fed raised rates by 0.25% once in the years 2015 and 2016, three times in 2017 and another three times year-to-date.
As of today, the 10-year Treasury is trading with a rate of around 3.05% — after falling from a seven-year high of 3.24% in early November. Interestingly, it has still risen less than the Fed Funds rate. One factor grounding Treasury yields is the extremely low yield of government bonds in other countries. See the current yields of 10-year government securities:
Source: Bloomberg L.P. prepared by Cardan Capital Partners
Numerous factors weigh into the rate differentials between country sovereign yields, such as currency exchange rates, country-specific inflation, governmental and economic risks. That said, when Treasury bonds are paying a higher rate than foreign government bonds of equal or lesser quality, they may be attractive to yield-seeking investors who do not believe the dollar will weaken relative to the currencies of these other foreign government bonds.
We thought investors would find this of interest. It's one of the factors that may sustain interest rates lower than expected in the U.S. Please look out for a more in-depth report from Cardan on interest rates soon.
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How do I build a partition in a studio apartment?
By Tisha
If you can afford wooden shelf units, face one one way and the other the other way and keep going, leaving a space to walk through if necessary. I did this for a room with two boys in it, and each one had two open spaces and two with a wall for cork board or posters. You can attach them with flat metal hardware so it can be taken down when needed.
I hope that helps.
My friend's daughter and boyfriend moved into a very small apartment. To split up the living room from the bedroom, the landlord used pallets as walls. You can usually get pallets free (ask around) if you decide to do this. It sounds weird, but it was really cool looking. :)


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Dine With Bordeaux Gourmet Evening at Tyn Rhos
Posted on 24 Sep 2014
Tyn Rhos Snowdonia Hotel are delighted to announce that we are now taking bookings for our next fabulous Gourmet Event.
Our upcoming Dine with Bordeaux Evening will take place on the 15th of November. If you have never been to a Tyn Rhos Gourmet Event before then you are missing out and now is the perfect opportunity to discover what makes them so special.
Every year Tyn Rhos Country House Hotel in Snowdonia hosts several fantastic Gourmet Events to give our team of talented chefs the chance to show off their skills by presenting guests of the event with a delicious banquet of different dishes and delicacies to sample and enjoy.
Our Dine with Bordeaux Evenings have proved extremely popular in the past so we recommend you book your place early to avoid disappointment. It will be the ideal way to chase away the winter chill and have a night of wonderful of entertainment, luxury and incredible food.
The Dine with Bordeaux Evenings are all about matching the perfect wine with the perfect food. Every course has been carefully crafted and selected to impeccably compliment the wine it accompanies.
At this evening you will explore the Bordeaux wines and sumptuous food. Tanner's Wine Merchants have carefully selected these wines to match the dishes our chefs have prepared.
The evening commences at 7pm so do not be late as we will be serving canapés and a reception drink to kick off the evening. Everyone will take their seats at approximately 7:30pm to enjoy the four course meal with matching wines. Your hosts will be talking you through the different dishes and wines as you sample them.
This event is also incredible value at only £69.00 per person including wine!
If you are joining us for an evening of great food and wine at the Dine with Bordeaux Evening why not make the most of it and book a room for the night at only £90.00 per room including bed and breakfast (based on two sharing). That way you do not have to worry about a designated driver and can really get the benefit of these elegant wines.
The Tyn Rhos Snowdonia Hotel Gourmet Evenings are sociable events so please note you may be seated on a table with up to six other guests. If you wish to have your own table please let us know when you call to book your place.
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March 2016 News
Hello Motion Family!
Just a quick reminder that the first part of Recital Fees and tuition for March, for those not on auto draft, are due by the 5th! If you have multiple children in the show and need to space out the Recital Fees, just stop by the front desk and talk to me so we set a plan. All fees must be paid in full by May 12th, so that gives plenty of time to get everything paid for.
We have a great show planned and when you see the sense of accomplishment on your child's face when all the hard work pays off, it is ALWAYS WORTH IT. Watching them sparkle and shine under those stage lights gives meaning to all the months of training. Dance, cheer, and musical theater is a "performance art". Your child can't appreciate the art part without the performance part! This moment is what keeps them excited to train. Invite friends and family to cheer them on! The memories they gain are there FOREVER.
Please remember that the studio is closed Mon, Mar 7th- Sat, Mar 12th for Spring Break. Enjoy your week off!
If your child is enrolled in one of our Jazz classes, just a reminder to let me know if your child will participate in the Jazz on the Square performance April 9th. All of our Jazz classes Level I and higher are invited to perform!
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Honors and Recognitions
Former Board Member Named Distinguished Alumnus
Ralph Sigala, a former Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education member, was recently chosen to receive one of two 2011 Outstanding Alumni awards from Eastern New Mexico University.
Sigala served on the APS Board of Education from 1981 to 1987. He also has served on the boards of the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and the United Way.
Sigala, whose children attended APS schools, continues to be active in the schools and the community. He said that his grandchildren currently attend APS schools and he was recently appointed to the district's calendar committee.
A native New Mexican and first-generation college graduate, Sigala earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and speech pathology from ENMU in 1965. He holds a doctorate in guidance and counseling from the University of New Mexico.
He worked for UNM for some 20 years as a faculty member and administrator. Sigala retired from UNM in 1994 after serving as director of the UNM – Valencia Campus in Los Lunas.


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As Plato once said, "Do not train a child to learn by force or harshness; but direct them to it by what amuses their minds, so that you may be better able to discover with accuracy the peculiar bent of the genius of each." The process of parenting is a full-time job, full of joys, trials, challenges, and triumphs. No parent is perfect.
The video below will give us cool tips that will help us discipline our kids in the coolest way. After watching this video, you will realize that parenting can be rewarding and not so exhausting at all just like what you are always thinking. Let us always remember that love of parents for their children is the most natural thing.
So what can you say about that? Leave your comments in the comment section below. Thank you so much for dropping by. We hope to see you here more often for some more of our incredible stories and videos. Have a nice day ahead!


text: The Commerce Marketer Podcast: Driving Customer Loyalty Through Segmentation and Sock Puppets October 17th, 2017 Greg Zakowicz, Senior Commerce Marketing Analyst Greg Zakowicz, Senior Commerce Marketing Analyst Greg Zakowicz, Senior Commerce Marketing Analyst Author BioGreg Zakowicz is a senior commerce marketing analyst at Oracle + Bronto. With more than 10 years of experience in email, mobile and social media marketing, Zakowicz knows the retail industry and its challenges, staying on top of the latest trends by leveraging deep insight into the marketing spectrum. His subject matter expertise stems from his experience in providing commerce marketers — including numerous Internet Retailer Top 1000 clients — with in-depth analysis of their marketing programs, recommendations for improvement, best practice support and implementation guidance and execution. Zakowicz is a frequent webinar speaker and presenter at ecommerce events, such as Fashion Digital New York, SIA Snow Show and ROI Revolution Summit. He has been published by top retail and marketing publications, including Power Retail and Inside Retail, and is a regular contributor to Bronto's Commerce Marketing blog. You can follow him on Twitter at @WhatsGregDoing. Read More About Greg Greg Zakowicz, Senior Commerce Marketing Analyst Host: Greg Zakowicz, Senior Commerce Marketing Analyst, Oracle + Bronto Guest: Brett Robbins, Head of Business Development, Custora Topic: Driving Customer Loyalty Through Segmentation and Sock Puppets Consumers want and expect relevance in their email marketing, and retailers know this. While segmentation exists, it's all too common that the execution is lacking. So where's the disconnect? It could be due to a variety of factors, from the lack of internal resources to the wrong segmentation strategy. One thing we know is that achievable opportunities are out there, regardless of the size of your marketing department. I spoke to Brett Robbins, Head of Business Development at Custora, about how retailers can use data to create a unique and differentiated customer experience. From farketing to ERR to sock puppets, this is one episode you won't want to miss. In this episode of The Commerce Marketer Podcast, we discuss: Email sensitivity modeling. Farketing – what is it and how does it impact your email program? The unsubscribe KPI most advanced retailers are using today. Two things that can help you build customer loyalty. The best way to increase your early repeat rate (ERR). How to use segmentation in social advertising. How personalization and segmentation will change over the next five years. For those who want to get right to the content, fast forward to the 9:55 mark. For more information on Custora, contact Brett or visit them online: email@example.com | www.custora.com | Sock Puppets Video We welcome your feedback and invite you to share any topics you'd like to hear about. email@example.com | @WhatsGregDoing | Upcoming Events And stay tuned for the next installment of The Commerce Marketer Podcast. In the meantime, you can subscribe to our series via Apple Podcasts or Google Play. Read More on This Topic: Segmentation 101: Back to the Basics Be a Sherpa: Guiding Loyalty Through Consumer Experiences Reward Your Fans: The Importance of Customer Loyalty Programs


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Since the inspirational Yorkshire guitarist Derek Bailey would cheerfully label all pre-performance musical preparations as cheating, John Zorn's Barbican tribute to the improv-guru's memory was right on the money. Zorn set up the first of his two weekend performances (the second being primarily a composed event) pretty much the same way that Bailey might have done. A pool of improvisers, some of whom might never have met; no shred of paper music in sight; last-minute negotiations as to who will play with whom.
Zorn came on stage with trombonist George Lewis, and two former Bailey playing-partners in bassist Gavin Bryars (nowadays almost exclusively a composer) and percussionist Tony Oxley. They opened with ear-splitting squalls from Zorn's alto-sax, fluid, writhing trombone lines, intricate percussion flurries and closely attentive rejoinders from Bryars, with the music slowing to long, blaring, traffic-jam sounds. Legendary free-jazz drummer Milford Graves then played a duo set with electric bassist Bill Laswell, the latter introducing a Hendrix-like abstract-rock power and dramatically ringing harmonics. Graves sustained a thunderstorm of percussion underpinned by the fluid rumble of his two bass-drums.
Lewis and Bryars made a more fragile, delicate music, and Oxley delivered a solo percussion display that orchestrally combined drum patterns, bell sounds and ghostly electronics.
Laswell returned for a high-energy set with Zorn and Graves, and Lewis, Bryars and Oxley brought back quiet minutiae, wind-and-water noises and spooky, laughter-like trombone sounds. A blistering finale brought on avant-rock vocalist Mike Patton, with Graves eventually carrying a howling Patton around the stage on his shoulders, while the band roared and thrashed. If Bailey was listening, he would have raised a quizzically appreciative eyebrow.


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It has been reported that four people have died as a result of tractor-trailer accidents this year in the Fort Worth, Texas area. At the same time last year seven people had died in such accidents.
Law enforcement officials throughout Texas would like to see the number of fatal truck accidents reduced in any case and campaigns have been conducted to reduce the amount of reckless driving on the road. However, it's not always the truck driver that is guilty of causing the accident. It's often aggressive driving by smaller vehicles that helps contribute to the number of accidents we are seeing.
Drivers that speed, follow too closely or make improper lane changes are also the same individuals that cause accidents involving other vehicles. The vast majority of tickets have been provided to reckless drivers that were not behind the wheel of a big-rig truck.
We need to keep in mind that trucks are big and cumbersome to begin with. Maneuvering a truck to avoid a collision or trying to bring such a vehicle to a quick stop is not always possible. If other drivers keep their distance from big-rig trucks the odds of an accident are greatly reduced.
Attorneys that help individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents due to the negligence of others often play the role of investigating how such an accident occurred. These attorneys can garner the resources to recreate the accident, interview witnesses and analyze the data demonstrating how such an accident most likely occurred.
We need to hold negligent drivers accountable for their actions as just one more incentive to prevent this sort of behavior from occurring to begin with.
Source: Fleet Owner, "Targeting aggressive driving around big rigs helped reduce fatal accidents by 40%," Deborah Whistler, Aug. 6, 2013


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Our streak of good luck with the weather ended abruptly today. Nevertheless, we were going to make the best of it. On our way out of Olafsfjordur, we happened upon this waterfall plunging into the sea:
Almost everyday we'd seen hitchhikers along the road, but because we were always simultaneously in a rush to get somewhere and pulling off the road every five kilometers to take pictures, we didn't deem ourselves suitable chauffeurs. Today, as we had no definite plans and it was too dreary for distractions, we picked up a solo traveler who was headed to Myvatn area as well.
Roy was visiting from Israel on an extended backpacking trip. His first days here were besieged by bad weather that promptly demolished the "three season tent" he'd bought from back home. Nevertheless he carried himself with the optimistic attitude of live and learn.
We dropped Roy off at the Myvatn camping site, then went on towards the Krafla volcano region, which now houses a geothermal power plant. The road stopped at Viti, a crater named "hell" from Krafla's 1724 eruption. Across from the parking lot, hot plumes of steam hissed out of turbines at deafening volumes. We, as others, walked gingerly along the rim of the crater lest we fall into the turquoise lake.
The detour here took much longer than expected, but brought us to the vicinity of Grjótagjá. This "secret cave" is undoubtedly familiar to the Game of Thrones fanatics among us, and to our surprise, quite well marked. Unfortunately, the hot spring inside has taken a turn in recent years for the hotter, and it's no longer safe for bathing.
After days of frenetic travel we were exhausted and happy to call it an early night.
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The Opening Retreat
Your time of renewal begins with a retreat/orientation spread over four days. This will take place at San Damiano Retreat Center in nearby Danville, CA (http://sandamiano.org/). The quiet of the retreat house and the experience of praying together provides an opportunity to slow down from the demands of ministry, to listen to God's call, and to gain focus for your time of renewal. You will also get to know other members of the Renewal Program group.
Closing Retreat
We will return to San Damiano for two days of retreat to give participants an opportunity to step back and review their time in Berkeley and to view their progress towards their next steps in ministry.
The dates for Fall 2017 are November 29-30 and for Spring 2018 are May 9-10.
Ongoing Spiritual Supports
Spiritual direction is privileged means by which to encounter God and find personal integration. It is a key component of the Renewal Program. Participants are expected to choose a spiritual director from a varied list of experienced priests, sisters, and laity that the program maintains and to meet with their director regularly. Your spiritual director is an important companion on your journey of renewal.
The program provides ample unstructured time for prayer, hobbies, and recreation. This free time allows participants the opportunity to decompress from the tensions and pressures they carry to Berkeley and is an important dimension of personal renewal.
Renewal Program participants will have the opportunity to occasionally meet for Eucharist and to share their life journeys and renewal experience in a faith context.
For those who seek a 12-step support group, many options are available in the Berkeley area. Contact the program director for more information, or conduct your own web search for Berkeley and Oakland support groups.
On-Campus Liturgies
All are welcome to participate in the 8:00am and 5:15pm celebrations of the Eucharist Monday through Friday in the campus Gesú Chapel. Every Tuesday at 5:15 there is an all-school liturgy, a soup-and-salad supper, and a presentation to the community. This is a special time for getting to know students in other programs. On Saturdays there is an 8:30am mass. No Sunday mass is scheduled, so that participants have the opportunity to attend Sunday liturgies at one of the Bay Area's diverse parishes.You may visit the JST Spiritual Community page for more information on liturgies.
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Folklore Soaps
Folklore Soap - Mini Oatmeal Honey
Regular price $6.90
Oatmeal & Honey Soap
This lovely little soap has an ingredient list that looks like a recipe for breakfast cereal - it's simplicity makes it wonderful for sensitive skin!
Ingredients: Olive Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Coconut Oil, Castor oil, Organic Shea Butter, Organic Cocoa Butter, Manuka Honey, Potassium Lactate, Oatmeal.
Weight: 65g (approx)
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Keith Urban, Ne-Yo, Hanson and Anthony Hamilton are just a few of the latest celebrities to join the popular #ThisShirtSavesLives campaign to help raise funds and awareness for the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Since launching at the end of last year, the movement has continued to gain momentum online, reaching more than 271 million people through 20,000 posts and shares of the #ThisShirtSavesLives hashtag.
More than 40 St Jude celebrity friends have taken to social media to post pictures wearing the T-shirt including Briana Babineaux, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Erica Campbell, Jencarlos Canela, Regulo Caro, Jakalyn Carr, Jessie James Decker, Raheem DeVaughn, Jermaine Dupri, Brett Eldredge, Luis Fonsi, Cristian De La Fuente, Daisy Fuentes, JJ Hairston, Intocable, Casey J, Frankie J, Juanes, Adamari Lopez, Roland Martin, Willie Moore Jr., Maren Morris, PJ Morton, Banda MS, Elise Neal, Gina Neely, Horacio Palencia, Helen Ochoa, Gerardo Ortiz, Jake Owen, Banda El Recodo, Thomas Rhett, Darius Rucker, Rickey Smiley, Jesse Williams, Calibre 50 and many more.
Anthony Hamilton & The Hamiltones are some of the latest celebrities to join the #ThisShirtSavesLives movement to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
"We are so thankful for everyone who has rallied around THIS SHIRT SAVES LIVES as we continue to build momentum around this movement," said Richard Shadyac Jr., President and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude. "Our Partners In Hope enable us to continue with groundbreaking research and treatment all while keeping our founding promise that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live."
The T-shirt, which simply states "This Shirt Saves Lives," is available exclusively to those who become Partners In Hope, donors who give $20 per month to the hospital's lifesaving work. So far, nearly 45,000 people have joined the campaign and pledged monthly support for St. Jude.
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As with the previous parable, this situation would have been familiar to Jesus' audience. When the owner of a house went on a long journey, he would give his servants the responsibility of caring for his property. So, too, Jesus has gone away to heaven to prepare a place for us. In the meantime, He has given us talents—money, energy, and abilities. It's interesting to me that the fellow who didn't show responsibility was the one with only one talent. That's often where the danger lies with us as well. The person who says, "I can't sing. I can't preach. I can't do miracles, I can't (add giftedness here)," often buries his one talent, whatever it might be. We all have been given at least one talent. "Not me," you say. "I have no talents and no abilities. I can't do anything." Can you change a diaper? Sign up to help in the nursery. Can you listen? Call on people at the rest home. Can you cook? Seek to serve. Can you pray? Lift up others. You can do so much. The problem is the one-talent person has a tendency to bury it. Here, Jesus is telling us that we will give an account for that which has been entrusted to us. If you are one who doesn't think you have been given much, you are one who needs to be especially careful that you don't bury that which you do have. All of us make up the church and all of us have been given an opportunity to serve the most High God for His honor and His glory. How can you serve Him today?
PRAYER – I hereby surrender everything that I am, and have, and ever will be. I take my hands off of my life and release every relationship to You: every habit, every goal, my health, my wealth, and everything that means anything. I surrender it ALL to You. By faith I take my place at the Cross, believing that when the Lord Jesus was crucified, according to Your Word, I was crucified with Him; when He was buried, I was buried; when He was raised from the dead, I was raised with Him. I deny myself the right to rule and reign in my own life and I take up the Cross believing that You are in my and I in You. I thank You for saving me from my sins and myself. From this moment on I am trusting You to live Your life in me and through me, instead of me, to do what I can't do, quit what I can't quit, start what I can't start, and–most of all–to be what I can't be. I am trusting you to renew my mind and heal damaged emotions in Your time. I thank You now by faith for accepting me in the Lord Jesus, for giving me Your grace, Your freedom, Your joy, Your victory and Your righteousness as my inheritance. Even if I don't feel anything, I know that Your Word is true; I am counting on Your Spirit to do what Your Word says– to set me free from myself, that Your resurrection life may be lived out through me, and that You may receive all the glory. I thank You and praise You for victory right now in Jesus' name, Amen.


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Dee Christopher
Zodiac - High Quality Marked Zodiac Cards
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"Wow! This is VERY cool, you have a winner here!!" Luca Volpe
"Very stylish, incredibly practical, I've been waiting for something like this for YEARS! F*&KING SICK!" Lewis Lé Val
**Very Limited Stock! Order now to secure your copy!**
**Instant Download with artwork now available!**
With these cards alone, you will be able to:
- Reveal a participant's star sign.
- Reveal a thought of word.
- Duplicate a drawing.
- Use these cards for a reading.
All with no pumping for information, no progressive anagrams with 100% accuracy, every. single. time.
This a most effective and deceptive method of gaining a participants personal information, perhaps to use for a hot reading.
Even if they do not know their star sign before you come to their table, you will STILL be able to reveal it.
Everything within the handling is perfectly justified. The props are justified, the purpose is logical and the method is undetectable.
The Zodiac cards are printed on 100% plastic. This is the same kind of high quality stock that you will find in waterproof, durable plastic playing cards. I have purposefully printed them in this way so that they are perfect for every environment - Even wet and sticky tables in bars. Just wipe clean and you're good to go again. The stack of 13 cards will easily fit in the top pocket of a blazer, so pocket management is no problem.
In the hard copy version; The cards are printed in full colour and will last you forever, if you treat them with a little bit of care.
If you choose to get the download version, to print your own cards, the artwork is supplied in poker playing card size and business card size, along with where I recommend printing for the best value and quickest turnaround. You could even use the second method (not markings) I mention to perform the routine and have the ZODIAC faces printed on the back of your business cards, to leave them with an everlasting reminder of he amazing experience they had with you.
From Dee Christopher: Zodiac is a project that began seven years ago in December 2008. I hired an incredibly talented designer to create some stunning art pieces. His name is Matthew Vickerstaff; you will have seen his work as the artist and designer behind countless album covers from the likes of Cradle Of Filth, My Dying Bride, Khold, Dark Throne and many others.
He created 13 pieces of art for me; edited versions of which you'll find as the faces of these beautiful zodiac cards. I designed the backs of these cards to serve an important purpose; a no memory marking system.
I spent a long time searching for the correct routines, the right scripts, the reasons for having these cards in my pocket, the correct marking system to use for those days when your memory just isn't playing ball.
The Zodiac has been around since the 7th Century BC. It has stood the test of time and is still relevant. For that reason, horoscopes are the most popular personal reading systems used by the public all around the world. People relate to this and it adds validity as a mystery performer having knowledge in this incredibly popular area.
It's taken me seven years of consideration, trial and error, and hundreds of live performances, but now I'm in the place where I'm willing to share these beautiful cards and the routines I've devised with the world.


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>> The purity of these oils is spot on. There are absolutely no fillers, synthetics, artificial fragrances, dyes, pesticides or any other harmful nasties. You're getting 100% pure essential oil and nothing else, which is so crucial.
>> dōTERRA produces Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® (CPTG) oils. They are beyond food grade, and a world apart from what you find in the health food store and supermarket. With little formal regulation of the essential oil industry it's open for any company to write "pure" on their bottles and sell it as something it isn't. To ensure they could be set apart from your average bottles and assure the highest possible quality, dōTERRA created the CPTG® standard. Every batch of oil is triple tested and to ensure they are completely pure and highly effective.
"CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essential oils mean something very different. It means we protect the chemical compound of the plant just as it was produced from the earth. We don't need to improve upon that. If we have the care, the scientific knowledge, the commitment and the integrity, we can preserve that."
-Dr. David K. Hill, dōTERRA's Chief Medical Officer.
>> The ethics of dōTERRA makes it a company I'm excited to work with. The plants are sourced from over 40 countries where they are natively grown (including Australia for tea tree and eucalyptus) using dōTERRA's unique Co-Impact Sourcing model. Co-Impact Sourcing is the model by which long term relationships are developed with framers to ensure sustainable jobs, fair wages, mutually beneficial partnerships and a commitment to supporting local communities. Growers and harvesters are encouraged to form cooperatives to improve their skills and capacity, and the communities are further supported by the Healing Hands Foundation which has built essential infrastructure and education facilities in farming communities.
For example, since doTERRA has been sourcing vetiver oil in Haiti the average wage of farmers has increased 500%. Check out this video, it's beautiful (and known to cause a few tears).
>> The extraction methods used by dōTERRA are in line with the Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® (CPTG) standards. They understand that when essential oils are purchased for therapeutic purposes and with the intention of being incorporated into a wellness plan, that positive results are expected. Ensuring that toxic solvents are not used in the extraction process is of primary concern to dōTERRA with regard to their extraction processes, rather, steam distillation and cold extraction are used instead.
Steam Distillation is the most common way to extract essential oils from plants. It's used for oils obtained from leaves, flowers and bark (eg. peppermint, ylang ylang and Hawaiian Sandalwood) and the pressures, times and temperatures used for extraction varies depending on the plant.
Cold Extraction does not involve heat, and is used for citruses (eg. grapefruit, lemon, lime, wild orange and bergamot). Again, pressures, temperature and time are all important and are adjusted depending on the plant to ensure the quality of the essential oil is not diminished during the extraction.
>> The integrity of the company owners and medical team is outstanding. They teach integrity, safe usage, personal empowerment and a common sense approach to business. Various pathways to personal and financial abundance are available, and the dōTERRA supports each individual to achieve this in a way that's right for them.
>> There's a whole world of products available to you which incorporate dōTERRA's essential oils. From skin care to nutritional supplements, laundry liquid, toothpaste and muscle rub, there's something for everything…and everyone.
If you're ready to get started with these incredible gifts of nature and a company who cares, click here.


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"Come Take My Hand" -- The Pre-School Education Program in Kalamazoo: Its Effectiveness as Determined by Observation of a Small Group on Children in That Plan
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In the f1rst section of the paper, I will discuss economic deprivation. Then I will go on to discuss the Pre-School Education Program in some detail. Thirdly, I will present my observations of this program as it affects economically deprived youngsters. And f1nally, I will present a short discussion as to the effectiveness of this program as determined by my observations.


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AMSTERDAM, 1996 — The Treachery of Heels.
THE HAGUE, 2012 — We've already established that I'm a dweeb. What more do you want me to say?
Friday, 08 June 2012 | Vanessa Anne Blaylock | 4 Comments
AMSTERDAM, 1996 — The Treachery of Heels.
THE HAGUE, 2012 — We've already established that I'm a dweeb. What more do you want me to say?
Tags: 1996, Amsterdam, Diary-VB, Dweeb, High Heels, LBD, little black dress
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They sure make you legs look pretty… until you fall off your feet. hehe
oh gawd Yordie — HEELS!! — and you thought "feminism" was big topic!! 😛
It's funny, in SL, I love heels but in RL my feet were tortured for years. I still can picture pulling my feet out of my extremely expensive Ferragamos and wondering if I'd ever walk again. Better than foot binding i guess (btw, saw a wonderful film about two "sisters of the heart" in china… it revolved foot bindings.)
ha, I agree Yordie, flats IRL… heels in SL! 😛
Actually I've mostly worn virtual flats too since they're more "practical" or "comfortable" or "real" or something… and heels are so, you know, like your sexualized "panties"
But then I got hooked on Maitreya Gold, my drug, er, shoe of choice. The're a lot of fun to wear.
Somewhere on this blog is a comment from some guy who said that he has a female avi ONLY because the SHOES are so awesome he couldn't resist them! 😛
IDK that Chinese film… do you know the title?


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As intense competition, long hours and tight margins are all essential components of owning and operating a small business, founders need to take advantage of every opportunity to be successful. That means always looking for ways to lower overhead, develop new business opportunities and increase operational efficiency. One way entrepreneurs can realize the latter of these objectives is by harnessing the productivity-boosting power of high-speed internet.
Given the hyper-connected nature of the marketplace, almost all small companies use the internet to operate and grow. In fact, Pew Research found that higher levels of internet connectivity can have a significant positive impact on improving operational agility and marketing outreach. Switching to a high-bandwidth, no cap business internet solution can play a big role in effecting those changes.
One benefit of high-speed internet is that it allows the use of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone service. With VoIP, owners can make and receive phone calls via the internet rather than a telephone network. Quality VoIP service providers offer an array of features that can help small businesses be more productive, like an automated attendant, readable voicemail, seamless mobile connectivity and hunt group. With those features, owners won't have to worry about missing important customer and vendor calls during business hours.
Another key benefit of high-speed internet is that it allows business owners to employ a host of productivity-enhancing cloud-based utilities. These innovative business tools can automate various administrative functions and facilitate more robust collaboration. Apps like Office 365, DocuSign and Carbonite make the creation, certification and storage of mission-critical business documents easier than ever before.
Moreover, cloud-based web conferencing solutions make it easy for owners to meet with team members, vendors and clients, anywhere and at any time. With file, video and application sharing features, web conferencing apps can optimize business meeting productivity.
High-speed internet can also have a big impact on helping protect small businesses from debilitating cyberattacks. While the hyper-connected nature of the modern marketplace has made innumerable aspects of conductive business easier and more efficient, it's also made companies more vulnerable to hacking. In fact, the Ponemon Institute recently published a study indicating that cyberattacks on small business increased by 6 percent between 2016 and 2017. Since the average cost of a cyberattack on a small business is $100,000, not counting the impact on productivity and consumer confidence, owners need all the protection they can get.
High-speed internet service providers like Comcast Business offer robust security software, advanced threat monitoring and 24/7 customer support to give founders peace of mind.
Comcast Business has the largest IP network in the nation, serving the needs of small business through large enterprise customers. Technology solutions range from fast, reliable Ethernet and Internet connectivity to voice, video, and Managed Solutions. Comcast Business is powered by an advanced Gig-ready network and 24/7 technical support. Learn more at business.comcast.com/minneapolis.
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I might be missing something here but a normal user (not admin) appear not to be able to set protection foe page - what am I missing. The buttons are there but greyed out.
Many thanks
PS: I did try find an answer but seem to get lost in all the blog postings


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Settlement will pay college players for use of their image in video games
Sun., June 1, 2014
A $40 million settlement has been completed that will pay college football and basketball players dating to 2003 for the use of their likenesses in NCAA-branded video games. The payouts could go to more than 100,000 athletes, who were either on college rosters or had their images used in video games made by Electronic Arts. The payments could range from as little as $48 for each year an athlete was on a roster to $951 for each year the image of an athlete was used. The settlement is with Electronic Arts and Collegiate Licensing Co., and does not include the NCAA.The proposed settlement comes on the eve of a antitrust trial against the NCAA that could reshape the way college sports operate. That case, featuring former UCLA basketball star Ed O'Bannon (pictured) and others as lead plaintiffs, goes to trial June 9. – AP
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AGI Technical Services Manager, Jack Landis, answers a question
from an AGI customer that many of you will find educational.
Correcting the Barrel/Cylinder Gap on Smith & Wesson Revolvers
Our customer Craig wrote to ask; "I have a S&W Model 29 revolver that has a cylinder to barrel gap of 0.010. Is there an economical way to reduce this gap to about 0.002 to 0.003?"
Dear Craig,
The simple answer to your question is "No". This assumes that you do not have access to a lathe.
If you have a lathe (or access to one, or your brother-in-law is a machinist) the barrel shoulder where it bears on the front of the frame needs to be cut back .027" (1 divided by 36tpi = .027777etc.") and the end of the barrel cut back 0.020" (barrel end moves back 0.027" when the shoulder is cut, cut the barrel 0.020 and the B\C gap is reduced by 0.007", leaving 0.003 B\C gap). 0.003" is fairly tight if you are at all casual about cleaning the face of the cylinder and the rear of the barrel. Do not forget to cut the front end of the extractor rod and the center pin by the same .027" you cut the shoulder back.
Before you take the barrel off, don't forget to make a small witness mark at the bottom of the barrel/frame junction, inside the ejector rod shroud. If your Smith has a pin with the cupped ends through the barrel, Brownells, naturally, has cup tipped pin punches. You can easily make a serviceable revolver frame wrench from two pieces of 1-1/4" wide, 3/8" thick mild steel. One piece should be 6" long and the other 18". Drill a 3/8" hole 1" from each end of the short piece and 1" and 5" from one end of the long piece. Put the two pieces together, held together by a pair of 3/8" x 2" bolts with washers on each end and a nut and your wrench is built.
Glue two thick pieces of leather to the inside faces between the bolt holes. Place the plates of your wrench directly behind where the barrel comes through the frame. Oh yeah, don't forget to take the cylinder out, but put the crane (yoke) back in and leave the side plates on.
Tighten the bolts gently so that the top of the jaws are the same width as the top of the frame and the bottom the same width as the bottom of the frame (your jaws will be narrower at the top than at the bottom). Go easy here so you don't crush or deform the bottom of the frame. Place the barrel vertically, with the muzzle down, in a heavy vise with a ¾" thick block of wood between each jaw and the barrel. Don't get the front sight between the jaws. The wrench should turn the frame loose from the barrel fairly easily. When you're ready to put it back on, put some anti-seize on the barrel threads and turn it on smoothly right up to where the witness marks line up.
A GOOD local machine shop could do this for you, but the set-back dimension for the shoulder is critical since the barrel must index correctly to the same place it is now.
Now, the rest of the bad news. To finish this properly, you will need a barrel chamfering gauge (.44, 11¼ — 18¼, from Brownells again, $55) to accurately measure the 11¼ chamfer your machinist will cut in the chamber end of the barrel (Gene says they used to use ½" pipe taper reamers, but you didn't hear me say that). Give the machinist the gauge so he can cut the chamfer depth correctly. IF the chamfer was cut correctly at S&W, you can probably get away without cutting it any deeper since you're only cutting off 0.020, but you won't know without the gauge. You will have to SLIGHTLY break the sharp new edge at the entry to the barrel.
The other alternative is to buy a barrel set-back fixture (page 148, cat #59) from Brownells, but that will set you back about $150. If you want to gauge, re-cut chamfer and face off all of your or your customer's revolver barrels, Brownells sells kits to do this.
At this rate, you can see why a gunsmith might get $50 – $100 for the job. To bad it's just .010, if it were a few thou's bigger, S&W would fix it under warranty because it would be out of spec.


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Episode 5 continues to water our mouth with awesome powder shots. This time Eric Jackson (aka E Jack) rides through a litte arch.
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Join Jake Blauvelt and Eric Jackson and go behind the scenes of filming for Naturally, especially Eric's crazy arch ride. In episode five of the Naturally webisode, listen to E Jack tell you exactly what was going through his mind as he was pinning it through a tiny hole.
Posted: June 13, 2014