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RICHMOND, Va. – The Shaw University men's basketball team's win-streak was snapped at six games as the Bears suffered a 98-96 loss to the Panthers of Virginia Union University in double overtime at Barco-Stevens Hall Thursday night. The loss dipped the Bears to 8-5 overall and 2-1 in the CIAA while the Panthers stand 8-7 on the season and 3-0 in league action.
Senior Savon Goodman (Philadelphia, PA) paced the Bears with 22 points and 14 rebounds – his sixth double-double of the season while senior Krishaun Myers (Pompano Beach, FL) scored 19 points and senior DeAngelo Stephens-Bell (Jacksonville, FL) had 16 points, seven assists and six rebounds. Sophomore DaVaughn Kelsie (Richmond) finished with 15 points in the loss.
The Bears got off to a quick start against the Panthers that featured a 9-2 lead led by Goodman who had four points in that run. The Panthers would close the gap as the lead changed four times over the course of two minutes. After three ties down the stretch, the Bears regained the lead on a layup from Myers with 7:57 left in the first half.
Shaw scored five-straight but VUU responded by scoring six-consecutive points of their own to go ahead 27-26, however an offensive rebound and put-back from Goodman put Shaw back up by one. After another lead change and tie, the Bears put together a 9-2 spread to lead 37-34 at intermission.
The Bears led by as many as six-points throughout the second half but the Panthers planted five-straight to pull within one (59-58) before taking the lead on a dunk from Jordan Peebles with 8:28 left. Shaw managed to create some separation thanks to a 3-point play from Myers but VUU continued to claw their way within with mini-runs.
The Panthers led for a short period before the Bears tied the game at 75-even after a dunk from Goodman which sparked a 6-1 spurt for Shaw. However, VUU scored a layup to close the gap to three and after another layup from Goodman it appeared as if Shaw would use the clock for the remaining 1:30 but a change of events occurred when Jemal Smith hit a 3-pointer with 41 seconds left. The next possession down, Stephens-Bell drilled a bucket from the corner to give Shaw an 83-81 lead with nine seconds remaining.
Out of the Bears timeout, VUU's James Paige banked a contested layup to send the game into overtime. After five lead changes in the first overtime, Stephens-Bell hit 1-of-2 free-throws to cut the Panthers lead to one (88-87) with 1:07 left. After a series of turnovers from both teams, the Bears ended up with the ball as Stephens-Bell would be fouled and sent to the line. Again, he would hit 1-of-2 freebies as the game became knotted at 88-88, forcing the game into double OT.
VUU scored first on a layup from Devin Moore at the 3:26 mark and even though the Bears answered they would trail for the rest of the way despite a 3-pointer from Kelsie with just three seconds left. The Panthers would then go to the line as Smith nailed 1-of-2 freebies to put VUU ahead 98-96 as the Bears simply ran out of time.
Paige led VUU with 29 points and nine boards while Smith added 18 points and Moore chipped in 16 points and 12 rebounds. Kory Cooley finished with 15 points, five rebounds and four assists.
Shaw will return to action Saturday, Jan. 6 in Bowie, Md., as the Bears will look to snap back against the Bulldogs of Bowe State. Tip-off is slated for 4 p.m.
For the most up-to-date information on Shaw basketball and its 13 varsity sport teams, please visit www.shawbears.com.


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*One of the BEST reads so far* This is an e-book about many topics such as extraterrestrials, different dimensions, conspiracies, and bible prophecies. I am more interested in the bible prophecies than anything else and this does a GREAT job in presenting that information. It talks about the coming of the final day of judgment and the second coming of christ and references scripture to back up its ideas. Below is a small portion of the article… if I could post the entire thing, I would but here is, In my opinion, the most important section
Taken from TheNewEarth.org
The time is coming for us on Earth to become aware of the existence of other inhabited worlds outside of our own physical world. There has been much evidence given to us through the more esoteric literature that there are many millions of worlds teeming with intelligent life. These worlds are of course mostly far in advance of our own, and live on planes of a higher vibration rate than our dense-plane Third Dimension. Visitors from these other more advanced worlds have up to now been forced to limit knowledge of their presence within our World by the aggressive policy of our Governments, who fearing losing their controlling power over us, have conducted a major "cover up" of their existence. Numerous UFO reports supplied by the Military Forces to Governments have been secretly filed away in Top-Secret archives inaccessible to public scrutiny.
Nonetheless, there have been many thousands of unofficial reported "flying-saucer" or UFO sightings, and though usually ignored by the mainstream media under the constraints of their Governments, they have nonetheless been published within the limited circles of the more esoteric book publishers. Our Space Visitors have up to now been forced to limit their direct contact only to those of their particular civilization now incarnated on Earth and to other dedicated "Light Workers" who have truly open minds.
Another extraterrestrial phenomenon that has surfaced during the last two decades has been the thousands of perfectly formed "Crop Circles" which have mysteriously appeared overnight in fields of wheat and other cereal crops, especially in Britain, showing us many beautiful and complex patterns. These also have been well documented in books and on the Internet.
However, an even more important message given by the Space Confederation concerns the coming "Earth Changes", part of a major cyclic ending of a two-hundred million year-long "Grand Universal Age", when all our Universes, Galaxies and Solar Systems are to move up to a higher dimensional plane. This is also when our own Solar Ring completes its two-hundred million year orbit around the Galaxy's Galactic Core, and the entire Galaxy itself completes an infinitely longer orbit around the Great Central Sun.
This also happens to coincide with the end of Earth's 2000 year-long Piscean Age, which commenced at the time of the Birth of Christ and finishes by the end of the year 2012. A new "Aquarian Age" will then commence, with a long-prophesied "Golden Age of Peace" lasting over two thousand years.
There have been many prophesies made in the Bible and its Book of Revelations about these coming "End-Times", the final "Day of Judgement" and the "Second Coming of Christ". A similar message has also been given by the many Esoteric Schools of Higher Spiritual Knowledge which confirm the ending of a long Universal Cycle, a time when the Creator commences an "in-breathing" back to Source for all to assimilate their past evolutionary experience . This will precede a further long outgoing cycle of evolution on the ever advancing Spiral of Evolution.
Earth is to "Ascend" from our present dense physical "Third Dimension" vibration level, moving briefly up through the Fourth Dimension to the Fifth Dimension. Those of us who have made the Ascension will return to a totally cleansed New Earth within a beautiful green "Garden of Eden" environment and a peaceful, loving and compassionate society.
Many Biblical predictions have for long told us clearly and graphically of the coming "Final Day of Judgment", the "Second Coming of The Christ" and of our final reward of an Ascension up to the Heavenly realms.
The old Biblical "Final Day of Judgment" was traditionally divided into several different sequences, starting with the "Rapture", in which those who are "just and faithful to the ways of the Lord" are lifted up to the Heavens to avoid the "Tribulation" which follows. Then will the "Wrath of the Lord" descend upon those who have failed their Final Judgment followed by a great cleansing of Earth. A small "Remnant" who repent and learn to change their ways would possibly survive the Tribulation and emerge from their hiding places underground and in caves to commence a glorious new Millennium, a prophesied 1,000-year Golden Age of Peace, to be started off with the Second Coming of The Christ to Earth as the "Prince of Peace, King of Kings and Lord of Lords".
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Dryness prompts sharp cut to Australian sorghum hopes
Dryness has depressed Australia's sorghum harvest potential, ditching hopes for an above-average crop, even while proving less damaging than had been thought for already-reaped barley, canola and wheat harvests.
Abares, the official Australian crop bureau, slashed by 513,000 tonnes to 1.47m tonnes its forecast for the country's newly-started sorghum harvest in 2017-18, citing dry and warm weather in the east coast states, New South Wales and Queensland, where nearly of the nation's crop is grown.
Prospects "have deteriorated over the last two months" for summer crops as a whole, Abares said, although sorghum was the only one to see a notable output downgrade.
"Below-average rainfall and above average temperatures in summer cropping regions curtailed crop planting in the latter part of the planting window and lowered yield prospects for dryland crops.
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Sowings disappoint
At 1.47m tonnes, Australia's sorghum output this season would represent a marked improvement on last season's 24-year low of 1.02m tonnes.
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The Abares downgrade reflected cuts to both New South Wales and Queensland harvests - down largely to ideas that sowings, at 501,000 hectares, the third lowest figure of the past 20 years, had fallen 135,000 hectares short of initial hopes.
"Although area planted has increased from last year, it is below initial planting intentions," Abares said of New South Wales prospects.
"Soil moisture levels were well below average at the start of summer, and significant widespread rainfall was needed for planting intentions to be realised.
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The Abares figures follow a rise in prices of the grain spurred by crop worries, with values in the Australian port of Newcastle at Aus$305 a tonne as of last week, up Aus$35 a tonne so far this year, according to data from merchant AgVantage.
"Sorghum is now the word of the month as growers from the Darling Downs South to Narrabri are getting in to their paddocks or edging closer," the New South Wales broker said last week, referring to the wind up of harvest.
Prices delivered at Brisbane, at Aus$315 a tonne, and Darling Downs, at Aus$300, were up some Aus$15 in a week.
National Australia Bank said on Monday that if Australia's sorghum yields "are below average, as seems likely, prices could remain high", adding that the outlook for sorghum has faded through the season, as good planting conditions gave way to a very dry January.
"While rain has been higher this month, it remains likely that yields will still suffer."
'Exceeding expectations'
By contrast, Abares raised its estimates for the, completed, harvests of major winter crops, including barley, canola and wheat, for which production figures were upgraded for all major growing states bar New South Wales.
"Favourable seasonal conditions in spring and early summer have resulted in the 2017-18 winter crop harvest exceeding expectations in some key growing regions of Western Australia, Victoria and South Australia," the bureau said.
"As harvest progressed… it became clear that wheat crops in many regions had yielded much higher than previously expected," Abares said with reference to South Australia.
The estimate for Australia's wheat harvest was raised by 964,000 tonnes to 21.24m tonnes, although that still represents a sharp decrease from last season's harvest (which was itself downgraded by 640,000 tonne to 34,369 tonnes, following a lower figure from Australia's official statistics bureau).
The barley crop was upgraded by 853,000 tonnes to 3.71m tonnes, while the 2017-18 canola harvest was pegged at 1.98m tonnes, 441,000 tonnes above the December estimate.
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Wine Country Wedding Photography: Audrey + Brandon at the Jack London State Historic Park
Audrey and Brandon imported me all the way from Portland, OR to Glen Ellen, CA to photograph their lovely vineyard wedding at Jack London State Historic Park last month. I was so excited to be capturing my first (but hopefully not my last) California wedding, and I couldn't have asked for a more heartfelt, beautiful one than theirs! It was a whirlwind couple of days, with their rehearsal lunch and brewery tour and engagement session on Friday, and then a full day of wedding fun on Saturday, but with all these gorgeous photos of these lovely people, it was totally worth it!
Not only were the weather and the wedding venue absolutely beautiful, but there were so many thoughtful details and DIY touches to make the day truly unique and lovely: from the pallet signs and travel-themed book decorations, to the bride's lovely flower arrangements and the veil that her sister hand-sewed, you could see the love everywhere you looked. And Audrey and Brandon were really great and easy-going about walking around the park to find just the right light and settings for their bride-and-groom portraits (I think it helped that we had just had a practice run during their engagement session the evening before. This time, we stayed away from the rattlesnake!) I really couldn't have asked for more. Congratulations, you two!
Venue: Jack London State Historic Park
Catering: Roli Roti Gourmet Rotisserie
Cake/Dessert: Petaluma Pie Company
Bride's dress: Nicole Miller
Groom's clothing: Peter Cassara Clothiers
Hair: CC Beauty Salon
Music: Luca Sirianni, LS Music
Flowers + Decorations by the very talented Bride


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Panasonic Launches Gigantic LED Board At Churchill Downs
Gail Chiasson, North American Editor
Panasonic deployed what it claims is the world's largest 4K ultra-high-definition LED video board at the Churchill Downs horse race track in Louisville, Kentucky, just time for the 140th Kentucky Derby to be held on May 2 and 3.
The screen, which measures just under 171' wide and just less than 90' tall, sits 80' up in the air, weighs 1.2 million pounds, and is known as the 'Big Board'. Its purpose is to display replays and close-ups of racing images, as well as betting odds and race results.
Construction of the mammoth screen, which began in December, took only four months. However, to construct it, there was a challenge in the fact that there's an underground river flowing beneath Churchill Downs, so engineers had to dig deeper than they'd otherwise have to, burying 12 steel beams 45′ deep into bedrock. The result is that the Big Board is now said to be stable enough to handle winds of up to 90 miles per hour.
The Big Board displays 9 million lines of resolution, shows 281 trillion colors, and can be seen from about 1,000 feet away. The active display area is 15,224 sq. ft. and is positioned midway along the backstretch and outside the dirt course to avoid being a distraction to the jockeys and horses. It gives operators an array of creative capabilities ranging from replays, image close-ups, betting odds and race results to advertising, recorded programming and multiple split screen views.
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UK: Queen Elizabeth II Centre Sees Best Results in Five Years
The QEII Centre has announced a year-on-year room hire revenue increase of 17.3 per cent in its best trading results since 2010.
In June 2014, the centre delivered its highest ever occupancy level and revenue-generating month since it opened 29 years ago. It is estimated that the centre delivered an economic impact to the London and UK economy of £122 million in 2014/15.
In a ministerial statement, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon commended the centre on its 'substantial achievement'.
He said: "I am delighted to announce that the centre has delivered significant improvements and enjoyed considerable success over the course of the last two years. The centre is an increasingly successful profit-making agency, paying an annual dividend, which is forecast to increase again in 2015/16 and in each of the years covered by its corporate plan.
Year-end occupancy at the recently rebranded and refurbished venue is currently 16 per cent ahead of last year, while the total number of events is forecast to show a 20 per cent increase.


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I Feel Good
I have made it past the sugar and caffeine withdrawal. The 2nd and third days were probably the tuffest for me because of headaches and low energy. Today I feel good and my energy level is great. Had an awesome time doing cardio dance at the ymca today.
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This is part of a sub-series of postings based on the "20 Books Cybersecurity Professionals Should Read Now".
This time I look at a couple of novels by Daniel Suarez, Daemon (2006) and its sequel Freedom™ (2010). I am a fan of "techno thrillers", and these qualify. Unlike many techno thrillers, the author knows his techno. That part is very realistic, but is a little fanciful as well. And the books are fast moving.
The books tie closely together, so I would recommend having both on hand. The plot of Daemon centers around a distributed computer program, or daemon, created by a now dead, but brilliant, game programmer. He created this program to push society in a new direction, and not in a nice way. The program recruits people to do its bidding. And it not always nice things, either. Think of the movie Eagle Eye, but taken to an extreme. For the cybersecurity professional, it's seeing how the program is able to infiltrate systems and control them to its own ends that is the most interesting. One character is even framed for a crime based on evidence planted by the program going back several months.
Like many techno thrillers, we are introduced to an array of characters on both sides of the story, good and bad. But they don't all come into the picture from the beginning, and not all of them come out at the end.
Now, I do have to say I don't agree with some of the underlying ideas the author presents as to the reason for this Daemon. His view of people and civilization doesn't match mine. I don't buy into the ideas of Naomi Klein.


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Each KJ and Co. client starts out with 4 tried and true worksheets. By far, the most important of these is their wedding budget spreadsheet. There's a lot of research and experience behind the numbers I allot to each category, lest you think the complicated cell formulas do all the work. I take time to consider each wedding's budget, details, and wish list carefully before the spreadsheet heads off in to cyber space to my clients.
Unfortunately not every couple has my help - or my help soon enough! Here are some of the biggest budget blunders brides are making on a regular basis:
Splurge On Your Gown
"Say Yes To The Dress" has most of us starry-eyed and pining for a Kleinfeld's moment, complete with couture heels and a custom veil, but it's not in the cards for a lot of us. Depending who has generously offered to pay for your gown, it's vital to confirm whether or not the funds for your dress (and what about accessories!) are a part of the overall wedding budget or considered separate. Shop accordingly. Splurging on an expensive gown when your budget can afford something at a fraction of the cost is going to eat in to funds that would be better spent for all of your guests to enjoy. All those zeroes might go a lot further to cover a delicious dessert course or the all important open bar. Would you rather have the $8,000 Pnina Tornai and let your guests fend for themselves at a cash bar? I hope not.
Call ahead to bridal boutiques to discuss your wedding wardrobe budget before booking appointments, in order to make sure they're a good fit. Take time to research in advance, and save yourself the heartache later. If you're having trouble finding something in your price range, consider consignment stores, sample sales or even custom!
Choose Professionals Before Settling On A Budget
I don't blame you for falling in love with a certain venue, or swooning over a pricey photographer. There is so much eye candy on Instagram and I'm willing to bet you've been creeping along well before your engagement. But pump those breaks! If you jump the gun and sign on the dotted line for one your faves before you've nailed down your budget then you might seriously overspend in one category, making it next to impossible to afford your wishlist items in another. This is a huge source of disappointment. Couples regularly overextend themselves for a jaw-dropping venue and then they have to penny pinch on all the other details, foregoing services like cinematography or decor rentals they badly wanted.
To avoid this pitfall, confirm a realistic budget with your partner and parents (or other VIPs who wish to contribute) and work out how much you have to spend in each category well before booking. (A good rule of thumb is about 45% for your venue, food and drink combined.) Once the budget is set, begin your research. If you're not happy with the options you're finding in your price range, maybe it's time to reconsider the budget or slash the guest list.
Pull Your Budget Out Of Thin Air
According to the internet, the average wedding costs about $30,000. In my experience, most couples do not want the "average" wedding. Googling where to cap your spending is definitely not a reliable method to set a realistic budget. An overall amount suggested on the internet likely doesn't take in to account several must-haves you're considering, the size of your guest list, or the region you're planning to host in. It's a common mistake to set the budget with out knowing whether or not that amount can accommodate the wedding you've always imagined. Most couples are surprised by the realistic expense of their dream wedding, compared to the amount they had hoped to spend. That 3-course plated dinner, along with lush centrepieces, rented linens and chairs, not to mention essentials like a fabulous photographer and music. It adds up fast. Like mentioned before, have the awkward but oh-so-necessary budget talk with the important parties to see what numbers you're working with and take some time to research prices for what you would like before you really dive in and start signing contracts and writing cheques.
If you're totally at a loss for your budget or lacking time to do the research, consider booking KJ and Co. for an hourly consult. Or even better, book a planning package and get your hands on those awesome worksheets I mentioned and have budget advice from the get go!


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Hong Kong's rail operator MTR Corporation has called upon tech companies to express their interest in tendering for the application of QR codes for travel in its rail network.
In an official statement, the company explained that it plans to implement the QR code-based payments on existing Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) gates.
Under the new system, passengers will be required to pre-generate a QR-based transit code to enter or exit paid areas of the MTR stations, where they will be required to present the QR code. Information collected from the code will be used for journey construction and fare calculation based on travel-first-and-pay-afterwards mechanism.
MTR Corporation requires interested parties to have Stored Value Facility (SVF) License or be a Payment Card Scheme Operator recognised by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
It also explained that the contract will include two packages: The appointment of an exclusive partner to fund and build the electronic payment system at the existing AFC gates, and the submission of a proposal to use their QR code payment services at the existing AFC gates.
Also Read: Go-Jek's Go-Pay rolls out QR code-based payment services
Prequalification process for the tender has taken place in May with the tenders to be invited in August 2018
Hong Kong will not be the first in Asia to implement QR code on its subway stations.
Since 2011, Taiwan High Speed Rail has implemented QR code to its mobile ticket-booking app, enabling passengers to use QR code to pass through AFC gates.
In January, reported that Shanghai Metro has begun adopting QR code-based payments system that enables passengers to pay for fares using Alipay or China UnionPay.
Enabling quicker entry and exit for passengers, the system has previously been announced in Beijing and Hangzhou.
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Pain may Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits
While not every instance of pain means you qualify, it's worth investigation. Social Security Disability Insurance benefits and/or Supplemental Security Income may be a way for you to receive compensation. We focus on helping individuals suffering from many types of pain.
Your Residual Functional Capacity
Some types of painful conditions can prevent you from engaging in normal activities, such as working a 40 hour week. In evaluating your case, the Social Security Administration wants to determine your Residual Function Capacity (RFC). Your RFC is your physical and mental limitations that affect what you can do in a work setting. Even if you can perform certain activities, you may be limited in the duration.
Assessing your RFC is based heavily on your medical records. This means a review of your physical and mental conditions. How often you've been treated; the intervals between treatments; the results of medical exams such as CT scans, X-rays, MRIs, myelograms and EMGs; the documented proof of your condition.
If your doctor has ordered specific treatments, including physical therapy, it is important that you follow the treatment. A gap or cessation may lead the Administration to assume your condition improved. You may receive a notice that your claim has been denied. If your claim has been denied call us immediately for a free consultation at (502) 581-1133.
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However, simply having these conditions is not the key. Medical evidence must prove that the above conditions are causing your symptoms including pain, numbness, reduction of motion and other problems. Again, your medical records are vital in proving the extent of your physical limitations.
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Even though Emory Rains came in as the fourth ranked team in the State of Texas, North Lamar took care of business in three straight sets (25-22, 25-20, 25-22) to advance to the regional tournament. North Lamar
The first set was as back-and-forth as a set can get. Emory Rains started out with the early advantage. They would take a three point lead and North Lamar would come charging back. This went on for most of the match. That was until McKenzie Mitchell came alive for the Pantherettes.
"She was just in beast mode tonight at the net." - Coach Ken Sims talking about Mitchell.
Her athleticism on the defensive side of the ball fueled the Pantherette rally in the first set as they won 25-22. North Lamar continued the dominance in the second and third set as the seniors took over. Bailey Foy, Karlie Ewell and Bailee Nickerson took over at the net with hits and blocks.
Haley Porter and Natalie Allen took charge of the back line, the setting and the hustle plays. It was a team win and because of that, they are playing in the Regional Tournament.
Foy led the team with 16 kills. She also had 15 blocks. Nickerson finished with 14 kills and an impressive 19 digs. Ewell had 13 kills and 16 digs.
Mitchell finished with four kills and 12 blocks while Porter had 21 assists for North Lamar. Allen was 13/13 from the service line and had six digs as well.
North Lamar will now face the defending state champion Argyle Lady Eagles on Friday night at 8:00 pm at Poteet High School in Mesquite.
Inside the Numbers
North Lamar is 14-0 since Sept. 13th when they lost to Melissa. During that stretch, they have only lost one set which came against Pleasant Grove in Pleasant Grove.
North Lamar and Argyle are no strangers when it comes to playoffs. Three years ago, Argyle defeated North Lamar in baseball in the regional finals with a trip to state on the line. Last spring, Argyle once again defeated North Lamar. This time, though, it was in the regional semi-finals.
Two years ago, Argyle edged out North Lamar in band competition to take the State Championship, leaving North Lamar with second place. Earlier this week, it was North Lamar walking away with the State Championship in band as Argyle took second place.
If you can't make the game, it will be broadcast on 101.9 KBUS with Greg Higgins providing the play-by-play.


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MORGAN HOWELL : "That's All Right" by Elvis Presley
MORGAN HOWELL : "That's All Right" by Elvis Presley
Signed limited edition print of "That's All Right" by Elvis Presley from British artist Morgan Howell, taken from his original large format paintings, SuperSizeArt, featuring classic 7 inch singles.
Artist notes : 'That's All Right' was recorded at Sun Studios on July 5th 1954 and released with 'Blue Moon of Kentucky' as the B-side. Sam Phillips gave copies of the record to local disc jockeys Dewey Phillips of WHBQ, Uncle Richard of WMPS, and Sleepy Eyed John Lepley of WHHM. Interest in the record was so intense that Dewey reportedly played the record 14 times and received over 40 telephone calls.
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Morgan Howell Limited Edition Prints
- Strictly limited to just 75 numbered copies
- Printed on fine art paper
- Signed, stamped and numbered by Morgan Howell
- Size: 430mm x 530mm (17" x 21")
Expect a delivery time of 3 weeks on orders. Your print will be sent rolled in a new, high quality mailing tube with sufficient packing. You will be emailed shortly after your order is placed with an estimated delivery time.


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The first Wednesday of every month at 7pm in BarFly! Hosted by local laureate Travis Cebula.
Khadijah Queen will read while the audience participates in a simultaneous "exquisite corpse" that will be displayed at future readings. Afterwards, book signings, a Q&A, and a film screening of PURPLE RAIN will take place.


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Thank you all for a great fair in 2018!
Vendor applications available now!
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Willimantic Downtown Country Fair
Joining with the Willimantic Farmers Market* again on Jillson Square
SATURDAY September 28th, 2019 10am-4pm
Last year's fair was a great success! Again there will be music, food, local craft vendors and children's activities…all in the middle of our beautiful Town Green. Join us!
The Willimantic Downtown Country Fair strives to provide a fun, creative and environmentally sound event
that promotes local skills and craftsmanship. We only accept items produced in the Quiet Corner – Windham, Tolland and New London Counties – no imported or mass produced goods please. We reserve the right to reject applicants.
2019 Fees
Vendors and Not-for-Profit Groupss – $10 per 10'x10' space
Food Vendors – $50 per 10'x10' space – please see our Food Vendor Application
Setup 8:30 am – 10 am
Vendors must provide their own tables and tents etc. No electricity or water will be available.
In case of questionable weather, please check our website.
Any questions – contact Alice – 860 456-3611 or use our form.
*Farmers Market runs 8 am – Noon


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I am so beyond excited to finally be sharing this new feature with everyone! I've been gathering up an inspiring (and very talented) group of creatives that I plan to feature every other Monday. I think this will be a good opportunity to meet someone new, get a little behind-the-scenes info and cast the spotlight on very deserving creative businesses. I'm hoping that this series will inspire readers to be brave, take risks and notice that we are all people, doing what we love, trying to make it in this crazy world.
So, first up is someone I've been chatting back and forth with for some time. Abbey Moore, Photographer + Owner of Abbey Moore Photography. She is sweet, spontaneous and someone that I can't WAIT to meet in person. She kindly agreed to answer some questions and I had to show you guys some of her work. In my opinion : A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.
Well, I think it all started my freshman year of high school when I got my hands on my first digital camera. It was my Mom's and it was huge and you can bet that I put all the photos I took on my livejournal. Usually it was just photos of friends hanging out, but sometimes I got a little creative. I distinctly remember the first photo that I believed to be "artsy" was two garden gnome children kissing. And I OBVIOUSLY edited the photo with a sepia effect.
From there, I somehow became involved with the school newspaper and was the photo-editor. Which then leads me to my major at Michigan State University, journalism. I wanted to tell stories, and I wanted to tell those stories through the lens of a camera. However, photojournalism sometimes has to put a stopper on creativity. They want pictures that tell the story, which can often not include the beautiful, artistic images. I was sick of not finding the perfect balance.
It was around junior year of college that I discovered Jill DeVries. She's a fantastic Grand Rapids photographer who's work completely inspired me and changed my entire outlook on what I wanted to do with my life. At that point I knew I wanted to be a wedding photographer – a job that involved melding storytelling photos with an artistic vision. My opinions, dislikes and likes are constantly changing, but photography is something that has always been a constant in my life, and I'm pretty sure it always will be.
2. What does a typical day look like for you? How do you juggle a full-time job and your photography business?
This question is hard for me to answer, as I am currently in a HUGE schedule change. For the past year, I've worked a Monday – Friday 8 – 5 desk job doing graphic design for a small company in Milwaukee. My days then were spent with a designer hat on during the day and a photographer hat on during the evenings. There would be some days that I was at a computer screen for at least 10 hours. With editing/blogging/website-building and preparing myself for my first full-time wedding season I had a lot to do!
However, I've recently decided to move back to my roots in Grand Haven, MI. It was getting to the point where I was driving to Michigan at least once a month for photos and having to turn clients down because of my availability. With this new move, I will still be working a part-time design job, but it will not be a scheduled desk job. I will be able to do the work on my own time, and I'm hoping with this change that I can start really pushing my business further and further.
There are definitely nights when I'd rather just curl up in bed and not do anything after a day at work, but then I remember that this is what I want to do, and it requires work, and I just get it done. It's rewarding when I can successfully book shoots and yet still be giving 100% to my other design job. I know there will be a day where this is not the case, but in the meantime I'm trying to learn as much as I can from both opportunities.
3. What is your favorite part about being a photographer?
I think that it has to be the ability to provide special and beautiful moments to my clients. I'm the most nostalgic person in the world, I can spend hours reminiscing on old photos and notes and other tokens. The idea that I am able to give this little piece of history to my clients is absolutely rewarding. We all change, and we all get older, but photographs stay the same. They're like a little window into the past, and the fact that I have the opportunity to provide people with that, is amazing.
A close second would be getting to know my clients. I am constantly meeting the most wonderful people, and given the BEST opportunities — and I have being a photographer to thank for that.
4. What did you want to be when you were little?
Honestly, I can remember at one point wanting to be a famous singer. The problem? I don't sing. I clearly remember filling out one of those career pathway surveys in elementary school, and answering them in a way that would direct me toward the "Creative Arts and Performing Arts" section. I was a smart kid, so I was successful in getting the correct pathway as an answer… but let's just say there's no musical career in the future for me.
I always did enjoy art classes though and seemed to find creativity a thing that came to me naturally. I think that is the one thing that has stuck with me, and though it morphed from being a famous singer, to an actress on a tv sitcom, and now to a photographer… it's always been present.
5. What does the future of Abbey Moore Photography look like?
I'd love to be known as a photographer who's work really reflects the true personality of her clients. I don't want to be creating cookie-cutter images that anyone with a digital SLR could create. I want my couples to say that their time working with me was fun, rather than awkward.
Though I am primarily focusing on weddings I'd love to branch out and be given new opportunities to document stories of all kind — since that is what I fell in love with in the beginning. And in a dream world? It includes travel, a TON of travel. I get most of my inspiration from exploring new places and I'd love to be finding and reaching out to clients that are located in the midwest and BEYOND! The more you see, the more you grow, and I don't ever plan on stopping.
6. What advice would you give to other recent college grads about starting their own photography business?
It's not all about what equipment you have or what editing program you use, or how many megapixels your camera has. I've spent countless hours googling tutorials or reading manuals attempting to understand my camera from the inside out. The images are only as good as what you put in the viewfinder, so find what makes YOU unique and run with it.
As a photographer, your clients really have to enjoy who you are as a person, so if you're too busy trying to be someone else it's going to show.
I'd also say that networking has been the biggest help to making my business a success. Every job I've received has been from word of mouth — not a google search. Make sure you are connecting yourself with other creatives who are willing to build you up and vice versa. Life really is all about who you know, whether you like it or not.
7. Favorite motivational/inspirational quote?
I've got three!
"They are so damn 'intellectual' and rotten that I can't stand them anymore….I [would] rather sit on the floor in the market of Toluca and sell tortillas, than have anything to do with those 'artistic' bitches of Paris."
-Frida Kahlo
WHY: Frida Kahlo is one of my favorite artists. She didn't create art that people wanted to see, she created art for herself, and people began to like it. I think as a photographer you have to be creating work that you are proud of rather than what the rest of the industry is doing.
"All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up."
-Pablo Picasso
WHY: Having a child-like free spirit while you are shooting photos is absolutely necessary. You have to be willing to try new things, and you can't hold yourself back. You have to keep that open-mind that you have a kid, and bring it into your business.
"Happy. Just in my swim shorts, barefooted, wild-haired, in the red fire dark, singing, swigging wine, spitting, jumping, running—that's the way to live."
-Jack Kerouac
WHY: I think this one is just a little self explanatory. 🙂
What do you guys think? Talented? Yes, I know! Go check out her website to see her entire portfolio. You can also connect with her on Twitter and Facebook.


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Frank Dawson and Abby Ginzberg
Pan African LA 2016
Select Festivals:
DOC NYC, St Louis, Toronto Black, March on Washington
A revealing history of the battle for diversity study programs on college campuses.
I previously wrote about the film for DOC NYC's program, saying:
As students of color began arriving on college campuses in unprecedented numbers in the late 1960s, they found institutions ill-prepared to adapt to diversity. Unwilling to accept the absence of their unique cultures and histories, or to ignore prejudicial treatment, students mobilized for black and ethnic-studies programs, even taking up arms when necessary. Focusing on seminal struggles at San Francisco State and Cornell University, Frank Dawson and Abby Ginzberg's film powerfully demonstrates this sadly still topical call for inclusivity in education.


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BSAN Meeting Minutes April 2017
BSAN Meeting Minutes, April 28th, 2017
44 people were present at the Collett Street Recreation Center in Morganton, NC on Friday, April, 28th 2017 for this 7:30am breakfast meeting.
BSAN member Derrick Reynolds offered the invocation.
Joseph Marks, Executive Director at Burke Recovery, welcomed the group and introduced Carol Ervin, Behavioral Health and Medical Detox Director, Kate Hawkins, LCSW, Behavioral Health Unit Supervisor, and Brian Byerly, MSW, LCSWA, QMHP, Clinical Social Worker, from Carolinas HealthCare System-Blue Ridge for a presentation regarding mental health awareness and issues.
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month
Carol Ervin opened the presentation by reminding us that May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Ms. Ervin expressed the need to raise awareness by spreading the word and addressing mental health issues in our community. She also spoke about the unnecessary stigma, bullying, and humiliation those with mental health issues face, which further complicates their lives and willingness to seek help. Ms. Ervin also updated the group regarding Mental Health First Aid, the Mental Health Awareness website, and the Mental Health Awareness event calendar.
"Mental Health is the Wellbeing of All People"
Kate Hawkins also spoke about mental health issues along with the progress that has been made in recent years to alleviate stigma associated with mental illness. Ms. Hawkins and Mr. Byerly compared past attitudes with current attitudes and how some people were once ridiculed for attempting to bring mental health into a hospital. They also mentioned that a new emphasis on the relationships of poverty, substance use disorders, and mental health issues along with how utilizing a more holistic approach is creating more progress. They expressed that using a holistic approach s eems to be helping professionals take a broader outlook than relying solely on their expertise preventing during interventions. Ms. Hawkins and Mr. Byerly also spoke about the opioid epidemic and how it is destroying lives with injury, job loss, broken families and death. Mr. Byerly also presented the latest statistics regarding substance use and mental health issues. Ms. Hawkins and Mr. Byerly concluded the presentation by explaining how mental health disorders affect the same areas of the brain as substance use disorders and how these disorders are associated with trauma, depression, communication issues, and adolescent issues.
Joseph Marks, Executive Director at Burke Recovery, returned and spoke about stigma, recidivism, and the language used regarding substance use and mental health issues. Mr. Marks also reminded the group about the upcoming 2nd Annual Recovery Rally being held on September 16th.
Joseph Marks also requested updates from the group prior to adjournment.
HIV Testing
Kimberly Rhoads, MA, LCAS, System Liaison for Partners Behavioral Health Management, updated the group regarding substance use prevention block grant dollars and HIV testing. ALFA is now contracted with partners to provide on-site HIV testing for people in treatment for substance use disorders in Burke and Catawba under substance use prevention block grant dollars.
Joy Carswell updated the group regarding JAYLA, an Outreach Women's Ministry Program in Burke County. The program helps women to find jobs, homes, clothing etc. If you would like to learn more about JAYLA, you can reach Ms. Carswell at (828) 838-8754.
Burke Integrated Health – New Location
Teagan Brown, Development Director of A Caring Alternative, updated the group regarding the new location for Burke Integrated Health. The new location will be on North Square and is currently being remodeled. No date has been announced but the location change could possibly take place in July 2017.
Luncheon for the Homeless
Josh Singleton, Integrated Navigator Health Liaison at Burke Integrated Health, updated the group regarding a luncheon for the homeless held by Caring Solutions that will be taking place on June 1st.
May BSAN Meeting
Next month's BSAN meeting will be held at 7:30am on Friday, May 19th, 2017 at the Collett Street Recreation Center in Morganton.


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Our interview with actress Shelly Shenoy is now up on our YouTube channel!
You can listen to the interview below:
Join host Ruari in this special guest interview with actress Shelly Shenoy, best known for playing Kate García in The Walking Dead Telltale Game, SkyBlock Female A and Rebel Female B in Minecraft: Story Mode – A Telltale Games Series, Eileen Summers in Kathy Rain, Amy Wellard in Shardlight, Chantelle in Technobabylon and Tara in 8:46. She also worked on Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series, Batman: The Telltale Series and The Walking Dead: Michonne. In the interview they talk about how Shelly got into acting, how Shelly was originally cast as Kate García in The Walking Dead Telltale Game, whether Shelly was a fan of the game or The Walking Dead franchise prior to her casting, what Shelly was told about the character of Kate initially, what it was about the character of Kate that drew Shelly to her, what Shelly did to get into character as Kate, Shelly's reaction when she read the script for the Season 3 finale episode "From The Gallows" and the multiple endings, Shelly's experience developing the character of Kate over the course of the third season, Shelly's favourite memories from her time working on The Walking Dead and Shelly's upcoming acting roles and other projects.
Be sure to leave your feedback on the interview and enjoy!
By Ruari Williamson
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As always, the event kicked off with the pre-show. The star-studded red carpet featured appearances from top celebs like One Direction, 2 Chainz, and The Wanted and we even got a performance from new X-Factor judge Demi Lovato (I love her)!
Before the main event even started, three Moonmen were given out. Demi Lovato won the first official Moonman of the night for Best Video with A Message for her song "Skyscraper." DJ Calvin Harris snagged one for Best Electronic Dance Music (EDM) Video for "Feel So Close," and the ever so popular British-Irish boy band One Direction got a Moonman for Most Shareworthy Video for "What Makes You Beautiful." Between these guys and Justin Bieber, girls FALL OUT!
On the red carpet, Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose officially announced that they are indeed expecting a baby. It's something we already knew, but it's nice to have some confirmation. Congratulations to them!
Now on to the main event!!!! Rihanna opened the show with "Cockiness" before rolling into the crowd to sing and party to "We Found Love." She killed it! I wish that she had performed "Where Have You Been" instead of "Cockiness," but since that's her new single, she wanted to sing that, I guess.
MTV brought back Kevin Hart (take notes BET! Stick with what WORKS...just saying) to host the show. This crazy fool came out as the "president" of the show with little people as his security! Of course, he wouldn't be himself if he didn't crack some jokes. He proceeded to talk about the need for forgiveness on some mistakes on Drake and Chris Brown's beef (they were both present last night btw), Frank Ocean's coming out (funny but tasteful, at least to me), Snooki and Baby Lorenzo, and the HUGE elephant and the room, the Kristen Stewart and Robert Patterson cheating scandal (He had to be expecting that!). I was absolutely dying the whole night! I love Kevin as a host, and if the execs over at BET had any sense in their heads, they would bring him back next year for the BET Awards.
Katy Perry presented Best Pop Video to One Direction for "What Makes You Beautiful." No surprise there. Pink then came out to perform her new song "Blow Me One Last Kiss." I also found out earlier that she is the newest face to grace the CoverGirl brand, in addition to Ellen DeGeneres, Sofia Vergara, Janelle Monae, and more! I love it!
Rita Ora and Demi Lovato presented Best Male Video to Chris Brown for "Turn Up The Music." Though I love Chris to death, it was kind of surprising because I always expect Justin Bieber to win just about any award he's up for, but he didn't. Congrats Chris! Zoe Saldaña presented what I thought was the best performance of the night (maybe I'm biased), Frank Ocean who sung "Thinkin Bout You." Besides some grass and fire behind him, Frank had a microphone and an acoustic guitarist to back him up and he sung the HELL out of that song, hitting that falsetto amazingly! I really love him.
Rashida Jones and Andy Samberg presented the award for Best Rap Video to Drake and Lil Wayne for "HYFR." Again, no surprise there. Figured it would be either him or Nicki. I did need Lil Wayne to quit acting like he didn't want or need to be there with those headphones on all night though! After this award, One Direction hit the stage and performed "One Thing."
The Wanted and Rebel Wilson (who is absolutely hilarious to me!) presented the Best Female Video to Nicki Minaj for "Starships." Now I like Nicki and 75% of her music. However, I'm going to need her to stop being so over the top every time she accepts an award! Not taking away from her win at all, but all this "I didn't--Oh my god--I can't believe--". Nicki, you know that you are the biggest female rapper out right now. Stop doing all of that, and just calmly go up to the stage to get your award! And I'm sorry, but why is it when one person in Young Money wins an award, EVERYBODY has to come on stage?! Goodness. Afterwards, 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne performed "Yuck" and "No Worries." I'm just going to keep my mouth closed on that one. Green Day also hit the stage with "Oh Love," and I was rocking out!
The night also featured a new look at Breaking Dawn Part 2 (the end of the Twilight saga which looks mad intense!). Several members of the cast were there (including my boo Taylor Lautner), excluding Kristen Stewart for uh...obvious reasons!
The award for Best New Artist went to...One Direction for "What Makes You Beautiful." Shortly after, the Women's Gymnastics Olympic team brought out Alicia Keys to perform "Girl on Fire," with Nicki Minaj. Now I love Alicia, and I like the new song, but she was all the way OFF KEY last night! The best part of the entire performance was when Gabrielle Douglas came out to do flips across the stage with ease (the whole time I was thinking please don't fall on that slippery stage!). She KILLED it for the short seconds she was there!
The most coveted award of the night, Video of the Year, went Rihanna for "We Found Love," which was greatly deserved. It was a great visual with a deep story line. What we didn't see was Rihanna greet Chris Brown with a kiss (on the cheek or on the lips...has yet to be determined!) Now there are rumors of Karreuche and Chris being done (again, not confirmed!). If that's the case, I would honestly love to see them together. I know that people may not agree, but that love connection is definitely still there. Honestly, if that incident hadn't happened, those two would probably still be together. Maybe they could give each other a second chance.
Taylor Swift ended the show with "We Are Never Getting Back Together." I wouldn't have placed her at the very end of the show, but she did a good job! Overall, it was a great night, and I had a lot of fun watching and tweeting as always! And a big shoutout to MTV for starting the show early so people could watch President Obama's speech at the Democratic National Convention! Hopefully one day, I'll be on that red carpet (interviewing of course!). A full list of the winners and their acceptance speeches can be seen here! Congrats to all!
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Regaining strength and motivation
Hi everyone! :) This time I'm writing something different, sharing a bit of our personal lives.
For those who don't know us, we are a small studio composed of 2 people: Cláudia (me) and Sérgio. And you might not know, but we're a couple. And yes, I get a lot of questions about it. The question I get the most is "How do you make it work?". Let me tell a bit of our story.
We're a couple for 5 years, we started dating on September 2013. And our professional relationship began in April 2014, at a startup called Nourish Care. Sérgio's asked me if I wanted to join the team, and my first reaction was "NO, that is not a good idea!". At the time I was doing some freelancing work in branding, graphic design and web design. I was struggling but getting some occasional work.
I had never thought of working for a tech company or even working with my boyfriend. But the field of the company and its mission challenged me. The team also had two more people, Diva (Social worker) and Filipe (Developer), and I got thrilled with the possibility of being in a multidisciplinary team. It was an incredible first experience doing product, and my first time doing UI and UX professionally. I learned a lot with the entire team. In the end, I felt we had a strong professional bond with Sérgio due to the many challenges we dealt together. And for sure he was my real mentor over this experience.
I already knew Sérgio wanted to open his own studio. He left Nourish first, and that was the time for creating something new. He asked me to join the project but I was drowning in doubts. Doubts about my ability, about spending the whole day working with my boyfriend, and if we could deliver good work together. And also financially because if something goes wrong it's not just one salary you're not taking home.
But finally, I made the decision to do this leap of faith. Five months after Bloco was created, I joined the project. A big opportunity to design and build a design-based company. Creating this maze of services, processes, brand, team, office.
I won't lie, it isn't easy. We face many difficulties, there are growing pains, dealing with expectations and frustrations. It needs constant adjustments, focus and, above all, believing in a purpose and legacy. This last 6 months we lagged on some good business development habits. Talking with other companies, being present at events, actively searching for new projects. And we had fewer leads because of that. We're still trying to figure out how to better sell design.
About having studio run by a couple, we need to deal with comfort and habituation. Monotony is a big enemy. In our case, sometimes we don't keep an open communication. This can result in the loss of energy and motivation, misleading information and then you create errors and discomfort. And often we get too picky and demanding of each other. This is something we need to continue to work on and improve.
One year ago we moved to a new office, after leaving Nest Collective. A community office where several companies work together. With that, we lost interactions, having a varied group of people who to talk about different topics. Or simply having an informal time to relax and have fun.
That leads us to come up with new plans for recharging the batteries. Not losing the community sense, and not losing track of who we are beyond work. Reconnecting with your old Nest folks, keep meeting new people from the industry. Keep doing and going to workshops, and doing business events.
Working on digital projects also leaves us craving for manual and community work and with that, we began to book events and travels that could give us more headspace.
180 Creative Camp
1 week, 50 creatives, in a Portuguese inland town. Having workshops, watching concerts and hanging out. And we had an awesome time! Working on something as different. As drawing, painting, analogue photography and film directing is refreshing and inspiring. But it was the fellow campers that made the experience unforgettable. A great group of friendly and interesting creatives that we got to know through the week.
The New Digital School
Attended the workshop Jobs to Be Done - Workshop with Stephanie Troeth hosted by The New Digital School Was a great first immersion to Jobs to be Done. I had some idea of the framework, but being able to do and apply some concepts, and clarify some aspects. Was a good deal for me.
Radio Baixa
Sometimes I collaborate with RB doing some graphics and minor tasks. Sérgio is different, he is managing the operations with the rest of team, plus doing some DJ sessions.
Zain Talks
Together with Rafaela (from Deemaze) and Sara (from RedLight Software). We are building quarterly talks about design and creativity. With the purpose of bringing together the design community, in Coimbra and Center of Portugal.
Brief Festival
3 days of an intensive conference in Madrid, about knowledge "The Logos" and creativity. From Motion, Illustration, Video, Advertisement to Branding, we meet a lot of new studio and artist from Spain and the rest of the world.
To end, we know we need to do more than Bloco, to be comfortable and happy with each other. It's a constant self-development, rediscovery and acceptance. Sometimes we get tired of pushing, but we always have a huge desire for creating more and better products. It's hard to continue when we feel stuck in the same place, not seeing much progress. But you need to keep creative and, hopefully, everything will be alright.


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Treatment Philosophy
I believe that we, as individuals, have both the capacity and the responsibility for our own healing and personal evolution. My role as a therapist is that of a guide, teacher, and companion as you embark upon your unique journey of self-discovery, inner healing, and transformation.
When approaching your treatment, I emphasize the value of your resilience and innate strengths which I help you to uncover so that you make positive, lasting changes in your life. My work with you will integrate various therapeutic approaches so that I can best meet your individual goals. Ultimately, the authenticity of our connection - the fit - is the most significant indicator of how beneficial the experience becomes for you.
My educational background supports the treatment philosophy that we are all the products of our biology, psychology, families, culture, and social experiences. These internal and external factors impact how we view ourselves and others, manage our successes and perceived failures, and respond to conflict.
In practice, clinical social workers (LCSW), psychologists (PhD/PsyD), and mental health counselors (LMHC) are nearly identical; however, clinical social work represents a uniquely holistic approach to mental health that separates it from other disciplines.


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my thai boyfriend 'o' and i had a rather vicious fight today in which i asked him to move out and start taking care of himself because quite frankly i am sick of being his ATM-machine-slash-babysitter, and i don't like how abusive i can get with him because of it. for some inane reason it's often tempting to me to take care of him/teach him for the rest of his life, but i can't expect the relationship to be balanced if i more or less own him, and it's doubly hard for me to retain any respect for him. we'll see what happens....
but as benevolent fate would have it, after 'o' left steaming to his mother's house, i went for a celebratory glass of red wine and pasta and ran directly into the gorgeous thai man that i really want, and have felt this strange pining connection with for the past few years since i first met him....we'll call him 'p'. quite the opposite of 'o'- he is a real man. and a damned fine specimen of one too! we never run into each other these days, so tonight of all nights it seemed rather destined. not sure how it happened, but i ended up driving with him to his (mindblowing) penthouse apartment and making out with him under the tropical plants and lovely moonscape overlooking a breathtaking view of the city on his balcony.
heh? since when does this kind of thing happen to me? all i know is it's been a long time since i was really infatuated with someone... i felt like i was on ecstasy and i kept squealing to myself and thanking the gods whenever he walked out of the room. his kisses were long, deep, soulful, and hot. he smelled like soap and pheremones, and tasted like cream.
but to totally complicate things (besides his being 'o''s friend), he has a very rich girlfriend who has provided said penthouse, along with a brand new car, trips all over the world, and just about anything else he could want. can't really compete with that. and i don't want to. i refuse to be number two, or a 'mia noi'.... so though it may have been the most admirable exercise of self control i have ever made in my life, i didn't sleep with him, and turned down an invitation by him and his friends to go stay at their beachhouse and go fishing for the next 3 days (though i was dying to go), and i managed to get home with my dignity intact.
someone once told me that when life wants to punish you it gives you exactly what you want. in this case it gave me just a glimpse- enough to know it cannot be. :(


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Wednesday, July 21, 2010
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What is an Operating System?
An Operating System (OS) is nothing more than a program. However, it is the most important program that runs on a computer. The OS is the responsible for running all the programs and applications that run in the computer.
The OS may or may not have a graphical user interface (GUI), but will have some sort of user interface (UI), even if it is just a command line. This UI is what allows the users to interact with the OS and command it to run which program and when.
It can be said that the OS is the manager of the computer, as it recognizes which hardware devices are connected to the computer, as well as handles the input and output from those devices. It also runs and manages multiple applications, as well as handles the sharing of internal memory among them. It also ensures that the different programs running do not interfere with each other. The operating system is also responsible for security. It ensures that unauthorized users do not access the system.


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The endless color options, the airiness or moodiness it can bring to a room, the worn-out spots that tell a story of the life lived on them – yes, I love painted hardwoods.
Don't the pale gray floors make those wood accents seem more polished-rustic than "cabin in the woods"?
Maybe herringbone is the secret to the beauty of this, but the black looks so dramatic in the picture. I love it.
Painted white floors mixed with green, my favorite color?
I have a few trains of thought.
They will get dirty. If they are light colored you will see any and all dirt, if they are darker you will see dust and lint.
But then…do I really care? Maybe that's part of the charm of a real home. Seeing billows of cat hair fluff across the floor [sarcasm] (these are the cats I imagine having one day).
Though, my house isn't a cabin. It's old, but not old enough where painting the floors is considered an upgrade. I can imagine future prospective buyers scoffing at our mad decision to paint the perfectly fine floors on a whim.


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ScreenShot #5 (Merely a picture to illustrate that our GUI is totally self-explanatory)
Prior Failure/Fault Detection Experience of TeK Associates personnel:
The approach developed above is independently endorsed in: Brumback, B. D., Srinath, M. D., "A Chi-Square Test for Fault-Detection in Kalman Filters," IEEE Trans. on Automatic Control, Vol. 32, No. 6, pp. 532-554, June 1987.
A rigorous discussion on how one should handle repeated trials within simulations.
Specifically, if one wants to generate an ensemble of sample functions representing several independent trials (that are later used to obtain sample statistics), one has to carefully manage the random number generators seed values. In the early to late 1970's, the random number generator was RANDU and it could be found within the standard FORTRAN Scientific Subroutines that all technologist had access to. Randu could be used to generate pseudo-random numbers within an interval corresponding to a uniform distribution and Analyst/Programmer supplied an initial seed (an odd number) and then (after each trial run over the time interval of interest) the Analyst/Programmer could retrieve the final value from RANDU (that would be used as the initial seed in the next run). This was coded up to be handled automatically for any large number of trials. The typical number of trials could be 100 or 200 in those days. [National Missile Defense's definition of "large number of trials" is usually 500 to 1000 sample trials (and may be more).]
Although noise to be used within simulations was to be zero mean Gaussian White Noise with Specified constant variance, this was obtained from RANDU (with the same specified variance) in two different ways: (1) either as sum of 6 or more uniform variates, then normalized by dividing by 6, or (2) generated in pairs by taking variates from RANDU in pairs and applying sine and cosign and two square roots on them. Both approaches (and others) are discussed in Abramowitz and Stegun Handbook of Mathematical Functions (which, in those days, was available from the Government Printing Office for $6.00). The reason for handling in this manner, was that random number generators eventually repeat and are already selected based on computer register size and other number theoretic considerations to maximize the number of variates that it can generate before it repeats. That is why the same random number generator is used to generate all the initial values that are random, and the the process noises and the measurement noises, otherwise if three or more instantiations of a random number generator were started, there is a strong likelihood that results that should be independent would be correlated. Number theory says that the are in fact slightly correlated even when handled gingerly in this way. Randomly starting with different seed values on several different random number generators increases the odds of incurring correlation (from repeated sequences at different point in the cycle). That is why just one random number generated was used throughout and input and output seed carefully managed to avoid repeats and to maximize number of variates generated before any repeating occurs.
MatLab, similarly offers access to the starting and ending seeds for the same tight control (for those who know why it is important). These days, other criticisms can be validly made about the "lack of true randomness" that is provided by most random number generators. For more discussion on this, please click on:http://www.tekassociates.biz/products.htm#RGNProblems.
All technologists should be aware of the "Gambler's Ruin" problem. If unfamiliar, please "Google" it!