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Lox, Neon, and Russ and Daughters
This year, Russ & Daughters, the acclaimed appetizing institution on the Lower East Side, turns a hundred years old. To celebrate the occasion, the fourth-generation co-owners, Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper, are giving customers a place to sit.
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A Beautiful Blank Slate by Peg and Awl
This perfect list-sized tablet will replace any number of paper scraps on desktops, refrigerators, and bedside tables. Reminiscent of an old schoolhouse chalkboard, it is great for grocery lists, messages, and reminders, as well as sketches and poetic inspirations. Use again and again. Made from reclaimed materials in PA.
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- Leather from deadstock to well-worn WWII gunsling
- Finished with tung oil
- Hole in top for hanging
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Italian abstract expressionist oil on canvas by artist Remo Farruggio, entitled Cosmic, circa 1960s.
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Produced circa 1960s by Italian artist Remo Farruggio oil on canvas entitled 'Fantasy,' depicts a sundry of bright geometric shapes against a mottled, multicolored field.
Likely produced, circa 1950s, this expressionist, mixed-media piece by Italian artist Remo Farruggio, is a bold and beautiful depiction of a nude woman in a hat, highlighted by multi-toned flashes of red, green, blue and brown.
Brilliantly vivid abstract a rare serigraph by Italian-born artist Remo Michael Farruggio (1904-1981), entitled 'Color Game'.
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BLOM BANK BEIRUT MARATHON, Bewertet am 26 April, 2019
If you did NewYork or Athen Marathon than you certainly have to do Beirut-Marathon. Fantastic event, beautiful city, friendly people will supporting you on the whole course. Forget the time and pains,...
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Uphills not so hard as New Yourk, or Athen Marathon, but you will come over because there are people on the whole course who will suport you and admire you. Lot of food and drinking stations and first-Aid as well are on the whole course. Do it you will nevere regret it.
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The experience marathon run held in Beirut on nov. 11th 2018 was indeed fabulous. The routes were great as well. I would recommend this event if anyone wants to participate in the following year.
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"Baby come back,
you can blame it all on me"
baby come back
I heard all of this from afar. Sitting on a blanket. Looking at a cruise ship or two.
Cause I'm in FLORIDA! Originally I was here for a wedding (post to come soon - it was a darling event) and my second-shooter, Andree, and his wife, Becca, came along. But now we are stuck.
I don't mind being stuck here with the friendly gulls, I really don't! But we're definitely stuck. Sunday's flight was canceled, everything Monday was already booked, Tuesday's flight was canceled, and this morning we found out the Wednesday flights was canceled.
So we've kept busy. After the VERY rainy wedding day, we went to Cape Canaveral and discovered (after seeing the rows of RV's) that there was a shuttle launch that night (and not a red-neck bonfire shindig. But we might have popped in for that too.) But by "that night" I mean 4:39 am. So we had to keep busy - we went to Target, then to dinner, then to Target, then to a movie, then got kicked out of the mall by a police man and THEN we went to wait for the shuttle.
The next day we did see the shuttle, but I'll post about that later. Let's talk about the beach!
The beach is my happy place. The beach is sunny, beautiful, playful, exciting and mostly sunny.
Here's Becca being awesome in every way. We've been having a good time on this trip. She's been "confused" a lot, and also shopping at "Coldwater Cweek." While I've been driving around in a copper car. (Obviously inside jokes - but I want to remember them.)
I am a BABE. With coordination and cool spewing from me.
In conclusion, if your town is going to get 40+ inches of snow within four days, you should runaway to the beach with your friends. But don't try to get home quickly. And maybe stay at a place with good wifi? Cause it is 2010.
Maryland, it's not you, it's me. Actually, it is you but I'm happy to be away. We never did get our timing right, huh? Let's try again after I'm a bit tanner.


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Sanctuary at 8:00, 9:30 and 11 a.m.
*Worship times may change on holiday weekends, please be sure to check our events calendar for updated schedule if you are planning to visit around New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, or Christmas.
Chapel at 6:00 p.m.
Hispanic at 11:00 a.m.
Chinese at 10:30 a.m.
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On this week's episode of Geek Speak, due to the wrath of internet gods, we are missing Lauren, but Alex, Jo, mystery guest (stay until the end to find out who!) are holding the nerd fort.
This week they ramble about:
- Time-Waster of the Week: Kermode Uncut
- Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald won't 'explicitly' address Dumbledore's sexuality
- JKR's response
- PSA: Ant-Man and the Wasp trailer
- Sam Raimi directing The Kingkiller Chronicle film
- Red Dead Redemption 2 coming to Xbone and PS4 on October 26, 2018
- Secret Cinema: Blade Runner website crashes under overwhelming demand
- American Satan and read Alex's review here
- Mother!
- Star Trek Discovery (minor spoilers for later episodes in the series)
- Altered Carbon, first impressions
- The Assassin's Creed movie
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Bali's lineup of mid-year festivals was among the reasons tourists were attracted to the area, according to Agoda. (Shutterstock/File)
Bali has once again nabbed the top spot as the favorite mid-year destination among Indonesian travelers, according to the latest data compiled by Agoda.
The online booking platform said in a statement recently that Bali's lineup of mid-year festivals was among the reasons tourists were attracted to the area.
"From the 40th annual Bali Arts Festival (June to July), which celebrates local culture and art, to the Bali Kites Festival (July to October), which dots the sky with hundreds of colorful kite creations, the Makepung Buffalo Races (July to November) featuring a series of buffalo racing competitions and the Ubud Writers Festival, travelers have plenty of reasons to keep returning to Bali," the statement said.
Read also: Jakpost explores Bali
West Java's provincial capital of Bandung came in second place, according to the list, which featured the top 10 mid-year destinations for Indonesian travelers. In addition to being a sought-after weekend getaway for those in neighboring cities like Jakarta, Bandung is also famous as a shopping and culinary destination.
Other top spots domestically include Yogyakarta, sixth, Jakarta, eighth, and Malang, 10th.
Indonesian travelers also evidently favor Japan, as two cities in the East Asian country made the list, with the country's capital Tokyo placing third and Osaka ninth.
Read also: Jakarta City: Past & Present
Tokyo's Ueno Summer Festival, which runs through July and August, is expected to draw huge crowds with its charming toro nagashi (flowing lantern) ceremonies, outdoor ice sculpture exhibitions and live performances at the Suijo Ongakudo open-air theater.
Meanwhile, tourists can enjoy Osaka's summertime festivals such as Tenjin and Gion Matsuri, as well as enjoying the local beaches and water parks.
Neighboring Southeast Asian cities also made the list, such as Singapore, sitting in fourth spot, Kuala Lumpur, fifth, and Bangkok, seventh. (liz/kes)


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Jomalig: The Golden Island Paradise of the Philippines
January 1, 1970
by Aiza Bermudez
Since we live by the beach in our province, my love for it never wears off. Now, having a life of my own with my husband in the city, we make it a point that we travel as much as we can. Since we both have our regular jobs, we usually travel on weekends and holidays.
Craving for a quick get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, we came across this island in Facebook. Jomalig is an unknown island to us until we read about it from our fellow members in a group. We immediately researched about it and came through a limited number of blogs since it was not that popular to many. Seeing its golden sand and its pristine beaches, we instantly fell in love and we know we have to get to that island. So the planning begins and after 3 days, we are en route to Jomalig Island.
Jomalig is located in the eastern part of Quezon province and southeast of Polilio Islands. It is subdivided into 5 barangays and the locals are called Jomaligins. They have 2 beaches, namely Salibungot beach and Kanaway Beach. Salibungot is where most of the tourist and backpackers go to.
How to get there
There are 2 ways you can get to Jomalig Island. One is via chartered plane. There is a flying field so it's possible for small planes to land. Second is via land travel and boat ride which is mostly considered by many. Boats/cargo vessels came into Jomalig from Real, Atimonan, and Panganiban, Camarines Norte.
Since we're from Manila, we traveled via Real, Quezon. We arrived at Raymond Bus Terminal in Sampaloc, Manila around 1am. We were not ready for the jam-packed terminal. It was Sunday and we thought that most of the passengers had already left or are only be arriving to catch the early ride. We inquired in the ticket booth and they said that they can issue tickets but they can't guarantee the exact time of the arrival of the bus. Fortunately, one of the passengers told us that there are vans en route to Real, Quezon located at the back of the terminal. We inquired about it and after 5 minutes we're already seated in a passenger van to Real. The trip took us 3.5 hours before arriving at Ungos port.
Boats to Jomalig usually leave at 10:00 in the morning but there are some that leaves as early as 3am. So if you want to get there early, catch the 3am ride since the boat ride takes 5-8 hours depending on the waves. We catch the 10:00am boat ride, waited for an hour for the cargoes to be loaded, and we reached Jomalig exactly after 5 hours.
Where to Stay
You can camp in Salibungot Beach under the tall agoho trees or live with the locals instead. There are residents who offer homestay for a cheap price. We have our tent with us so we opted to camp out. We were greeted by the locals in Salibungot beach and were referred to Ate Len where we pitched our tent in their compound near the beach. There is a designated camping area near the agoho trees but we choose to camp in Ate Len's place for easy access to the toilet and bathroom.
What to eat
We researched about the place beforehand so we brought our butane burner and camp meals with us. Mainly canned goods and instant foods. You can always ask the locals to prepare food for you for a price of course. We planned to grill some fish and lobsters when we were there. But the locals have no catch at that time so we just bought a whole chicken in Ate Lyra's grocery store. Ate Len has a small store where you can buy water and snacks.
What to do
Being there, it's as if time passed slowly. It was a great escape from the city. With its pristine golden sand, it is almost a sin not to dive in the clear waters of Salibungot beach. We swim on the beach and waited for the sunset. We woke up early to catch the sunrise and walk by the beach. Jomalig has a vast sandy shore and with the help of the agoho trees, you can always find a shade. We walked to the southern part of the island to have a view of the ocean. It's as if we were walking on a dune because of the large span of sand. The view was breathtaking, seeing the horizon with the ocean before us.
When we got back to our campsite, we were offered a habal-habal ride and island hopping through the beach of Jomalig. It was too pricey for us because we were the only ones left and the other groups already returned to the city. We opted to stay in Salibungot and played with the local kids there, wait for the sun to set and swim on the beach again. The next day, we had our usual photo session and again swim in the clear waters. You can also go snorkeling and fishing in Salibungot or explore the near barangays by foot. We asked for the contact of the boat captain so they can pick us up. We leave to Real at around 11am and arrived at 4pm.
Tips and Other Info
- There is electricity in the island but only from 6pm to 1am only so better get your power banks and flashlights ready.
- There are cellular signals in the area so communication thru phones in not a problem.
- The locals do not give an exact price when it comes to their services, i.e. use of toilet and bath, food preparation. You just give them whatever you can afford. My advice is to be generous. They only have fishing as their source of income. So let it be but a small help for their hospitality.
- Bus fare in Raymond bus is Php198 while vans to Real costs Php220/pax.
- Boat fare is Php350 inclusive of lunch. Don't expect a restaurant-like lunch. We were served a stir fried chicken sautéed in soy sauce and vinegar with rice.
- Get the contact number of your boatman. You can inform them your departure date and time from Jomalig and they can pick you up at Salibungot Beach.
- There is a landing fee of Php170 when you get to Jomalig. This took effect last March 2016.
- Months of April to July is when the sea is most calm so plan your visit within this months. Plus the travel time is much shorter.
- Bring extra money, just in case you get stranded.
- Bring school supplies, unused clothes, candies, snacks for the kids. You'll make them happy just by giving them small tokens.
Our weekend getaway in Jomalig was one of the unforgettable travels we had. Simply because of the locals we get to meet and became friends especially Ate Len's family. We will surely go back to this beautiful island.
By Aiza Bermudez
Aiza is an Accountant with a passion for traveling with her husband. She's been to many places, hiking, traveling, and touring provinces in the Philippines. Currently dreaming of all the places she want to travel next. Forever chasing sunsets and sunrisesRead more at aizabermudez.com
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Croissants at the Palais des Papes - Avignon, France
My turn at the wheel started out great! Smooth sailing out of Montpellier, and following the GPS to Avignon. We passed through the medieval city walls and spotted a parking garage to ditch the car. But then we thought we could find parking closer to our Airbnb... and I might've skimmed a painted cement pole on our exit. Nothing some water and a good scrub with my sandal couldn't get out!
To say the streets of Avignon are narrow is an understatement. I'm still convinced these streets are pedestrian only. At one point I drove the wrong way down a one-way road and had to make a 10-point turn in the intersection (with the help of a friendly French woman) to get back out. Whoops! And of course we ended up back at that first parking garage.
Side note: if you're watching the newest season of 'Master of None', I wasn't thaaat bad.
This charming little street is where our 14th century Airbnb is.
Not a bad view to look out of when you're doing business in the bathroom.
other views..
We hit the streets for wine and food!
A tribute to those special couples who never stop loving and exploring; I have major envy.
My face while trying pâté for the very first time. Verdict: incredible! I'm kicking myself for not having tried it sooner. After finishing the bottle of rosé, we meandered home.
But woke bright and early for a packed day! First stop, la boulangerie for fresh croissants.
Which we enjoyed on the steps of the Palais des Papes (the Pope's Palace). We waited for the large organized groups to get ticketed, before breaking off on the route not already occupied.
We were thus rewarded with quiet areas to wander through. This historical palace was once the seat of Western Christianity. It held 6 papal conclaves here during the 14th century. When the papacy returned to Rome in 1370, the palace began to lose its importance. Today this UNESCO site attracts around 650,000 visitors each year to enjoy its historical and cultural significance. It's currently home to a contemporary art collection as well.
Up to the top to get our bearings of the city:
We really loved Avignon and said goodbye with a quick salute.
We had to.
Sadly the lavender fields of Provence don't really pop until July, so my dreams of frolicking will just have to wait. But poppies were in full bloom, and on a whim we found the quaint little town of Opèdde. This place is chock full of all that French countryside goodness.
Spontaneous "pull overs" often lead to some pretty great moments.
Seriously consider renting a car the next time you're abroad. It's not too expensive if you split the cost amongst friends, and the freedom to make your own schedule and go where you want is worth every penny.
At our next stop we add a friend to the mix... stick around to find out where!


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variance + awkwardness = potential world records/
If this isn't an awkward complex, Im not sure what is... But since Im pretty sure it's never been done before.. we'll all hold world records after today..
Todays WOD
A.) Max out Clean Complex
Power Clean + Strict Press +
Low Hang Power Clean + PushPress +
Hi Hang Power Clean + Push Jerk.
Bar doesnt touch floor once you've done first power clean.
B.) More awkwardness.
10 min AMRAP
10 Dumbbell shoulder to over head (right hand) 55/35
10 DB weighted step ups (right hand) 55/35 + 24"/20"
10 Dumbbell shoulder to over head (left hand)
10 DB weighted step ups (left hand)
Real solid level of variance here.
Here's a nasty video of how The CrossFit Games southeast regionals developed this year.. with relatively local (Miami) Noah Ohlsen cleaning up shop against all of the top competition the southeast had to offer..


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The Museum of Islamic Art organizes a 'park bazaar' on the first Saturday of every month. It is like a super-sized garage sale. I have been running a stall selling photographs for the last two months. The reception has been great in a sense that I have been able to meet people interested in photography. The weather has been pleasant for the past month and the kids have a great time in the park. It is a good way to spend an afternoon in Doha rather than mall hopping.
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Nike's Premier Boot
If Boobie Miles was around, and you were wearing anything but a pair of these, he would say: "I'm going to knock [you] out with black Nikes on my feet. And I'm gonna smile when I do." Of course, he played American football but this is still football , isn't it? The Premier boot is Nike's equivalent of (and perhaps response to) Adidas' Copa boot. While it may not particularly challenge the history the Copa has established over the years, the Premier boot is definitely a start in the right direction.


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Company Management- It's a Risky Business
Picture this: you're at home, lounging in front of the fireplace and browsing for work. Business has been slow lately, and you are burning with restlessness for a new project. An advertisement pricks your interest: two weeks paid travel to one of Africa's most intriguing locations, doing a job you love and earning some big bucks in the process. Come on, what's there to even think about? Well, a good friend of mine recently received that exact opportunity. A very experienced exploration geologist, Ben has travelled all over the world, seeking and analysing metals and minerals. He has visited over 50 different countries, trekked the typical tourist trails but also hiked up many remote roads in rural regions. His latest adventure was to Nigeria, Africa. But here's the thing: Ben flew out on a Saturday, with only three days notice, no return flight, and no details of either the hotel or who was to collect him at the airport. Unknown to him, military insurgents were thought to be preparing another bomb attack on major city centres. The morning of his flight, news of the Ebola outbreak hit headlines. I was worried- sure, this was the opportunity of a lifetime, and Ben would be well reimbursed for his time. However, everything had happened so suddenly without any time to plan, and he was travelling to a dangerous, disease inflicted conflict zone. What could he do if things went wrong? The circumstances of Ben's situation were unusual, but the decision he had to make to balance the expected benefit against the possible problems face us all, every day. Risk management is about balancing these opportunities and potentially adverse situations. Individuals and companies juggle opportunities and risk every day in the workplace. And not only in the workplace. There are risks we must assess when crossing a road, turning on the stove top, or climbing a ladder. Most of these risks we manage almost without consciously thinking of them as they are so familiar to us. Where the risks are significant and unusual they must be managed consciously. Sky diving, for example, is an extremely high-risk sport. 2.6 million jumps are made annually in the US and on average around 25 individuals die each year. This number could be far higher, but what makes skydiving safer is the level of risk management. Risk is controlled through training, quality controls on equipment, weather monitoring, and safety procedures. Analysis of skydiving accidents show that most are caused by jumpers who make mistakes of procedure or judgment.[1] An important aspect of strong business ethic is to recognise that simply because a risk does not eventuate does not mean that the risk itself does not exist. At the same time, we can't just sit still and twiddle our thumbs, hoping for an amazing opportunity that doesn't push our comfort zones just a little. The solution is incredibly simple, and yet it's rarely implemented successfully. It requires that risks are identified, evaluated and appropriate action is planned and undertaken. Unfortunately, too often we don't fully analyse or plan for risks in our risk management policy, and the consequences can be severe. Consider this: Late in 2013, a Royal Commission was established to investigate what went wrong with the Home Insulation Program (HIP), an initiative rolled out across Australia during 2009 to 2010. Four young men died and hundreds of house fires resulted, and 12 months later the program was withdrawn. Subsequent investigations uncovered many cases of fraud, and insulation was removed from 50,000 homes with another 150,000 inspected for safety. In his findings the Auditor General, Ian McPhee, reported that "...the department underestimated the level of risk involved in an unregulated industry which used inexperienced workers to install insulation in ceiling spaces". It was revealed that, under pressure to re-invigorate the economy during the global financial crisis, planning for the program was conducted over a single weekend. But there were other problems: the level of demand was more than double original expectations; progress reporting was poor; early warnings of safety concerns and poor costings were allegedly not reported to senior managers within the department. As the program evolved further, the progress reporting process became increasingly deficient and unreliable. "...the stimulus package had a colour-coding system: green for 'on track'; amber for maintaining 'close watch'; and red for 'in difficulty'. Of the eight reports during 2009-10, all recorded the HIP as 'on track' until March 2010. By then, the four young men had died and the program had shut down".[2] The House Insulation Program was a tragic example of inadequate attention to risk management. There was insufficient time allowed at the start to plan the program properly, advice from experts was ignored, and reporting was woefully inadequate. Our responsibility for a business or a project or an activity includes managing the associated risks.
So How Do We Manage Risks?
The level of management and the detail can depend on both the significance and the breadth of the risks, as well as on the level of risk tolerance. If the project has the potential to impact others and the risks include adverse events that contain a high possibility of occurrence/serious consequences, then the importance of careful risk management is magnified. This process generally involves four steps:
- Identify risks;
- Assess for probability and consequence;
- Control the risks to prevent occurrence and develop contingency plans for residual risks;
- Monitor the ongoing levels of risk and update as required
Ideally this should be documented so the plans can be shared with other who need to be aware of their own responsibilities, and so that the Risk Management Policy can be reviewed and updated. Also consider the level of tolerance you or the business has for risks. Are you a Risk Taker or a Risk Avoider? To put it another way, Ben's capacity to tolerate travel risk is far different from my own. I was worried; he was cautious. But that's okay. Your approach to controlling risks might be different from others. This could be influenced by the number people you will affect, the nature of your business, the kind of activities you're embarking upon, and the reverberating effect that your business has on the environment. This might mean that you make decisions that others don't. It might mean that you implement a different process to better suit your needs. Great. Even thinking and working through the process can be extremely beneficial. Soon, this will be an express requirement under management standards such as ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015. These express requirements take into account this very concept but phrases it as business context. See more about this here. What is the impact of this change? You cannot simply slap on someone else's risk management policy when it does not orientate itself to your individual business processes in light of the context of your business model. (Don't worry, Certex is rolling out articles about the new management standards as details become finalised). We all deal with risk every day. Building an effective risk management approach is fundamental to all successful businesses and projects. Ben returned 2 weeks later. He had seen a vastly different country, travelled through remote bush areas, tense road blocks and endured basic food and sleeping arrangements. Thankfully, nothing worse came of the trip. A ship is safest at the docks, but that isn't what ships are designed for. Just make sure you have adequate life preservers first.
[1]: Skydive Mag - How Dangerous is Skydiving? [2]: ABC News - Report scathing of insulation scheme


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Decision trees take the emotion out of decision making and put the focus back on the data so you can make wise choices for your business or organization. But before you start a decision tree, you have another decision to make: what program to build your diagram in, even if you ultimately need to store information in Microsoft Word.
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If you want to start from scratch, Lucidchart's drag-and-drop functionality still keeps decision tree creation simple. You'll add shapes (nodes) to the editor and connect them with lines until you reach potential results. Use the following shapes to set up your diagram:
- Square: Represents a decision
- Circle: Represents an uncertain outcome
- Triangle: Represents a final result
Using either method, you can customize your decision tree diagram to point out significant data or options that seem more lucrative.
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First, set up our Lucidchart add-in for Microsoft Word:
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- Locate Lucidchart in the App Store.
- Click "Add."
A sidebar appears on your document, and once you log in to your Lucidchart account, you can access all of your Lucidchart documents from that sidebar. Click the diagram you want, and then click "Insert" to place the diagram or "Edit" to open the Lucidchart editor and make changes.
Once you know how to create a decision tree in Word, don't stop there. Now that you have the Lucidchart add-in downloaded, add concept maps, mind maps, Venn diagrams, and flowcharts to your Word documents as well. Take your words and make them visual.
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why i can't keep a man - an interlude.
back at it again with the singleness.
[i promise i'm not typing this with a bitter tongue.]
this time around, i'm full. i'm still intact. i'm whole. there is love overflowing from within me. and i'm giving it all back to myself.
to say i'm not sad, though, would be me paying lip service to the truth in the mirror. the person was my absolute best friend. but also, he was the most beautiful person & spirit i've ever met. we were head over heels for each other, always together, complete opposites yet we were reflections of one another. i know he loved me - it was the first time i ever felt invested in and truly cared for. he saw things in me that others did, but he was the first person i believed.
so............why the f*** can't i keep a man?
a very enlightening break-up led me to create this confessional. it's also the interlude (beginning) to my podcast series. listen, subscribe, and share below:


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You may have heard about the surprising discoveries of the League's Redwoods and Climate Change Initiative (RCCI) program, which drew unprecedented media coverage yesterday. Did you see the coverage in the San Francisco Chronicle, the San Jose Mercury News, the Los Angeles Times and the Marin Independent Journal, to name a few?
If you did, you know that yesterday was an amazing day at the David Brower Center in Berkeley, where the initial findings of the RCCI program were released to an enthusiastic audience of 150 scientists, conservation partners and League board and staff during "The Past, Present, and Future of Redwoods: A Redwood Ecology and Climate Symposium." Launched in 2009, the League's RCCI program brought together leading experts from the University of California, Berkeley; Humboldt State University; the Marine Conservation Institute; and several other organizations to study past, present and future impacts of climate change on coast redwood and giant sequoia forests, and they were on hand yesterday to deliver their discoveries.
These discoveries mark a huge leap forward in our understanding of redwood forests, and include:
- Ancient redwood forests store at least three times more carbon above ground than any other forests on Earth.
- The most comprehensive tree-ring record for coast redwoods allows us see how different climate events, like droughts, fire and flooding, have affected redwoods' growth.
- Changing environmental conditions have triggered a growth increase in coast redwoods and giant sequoias.
- California summers have warmed, but precipitation has remained highly variable and not decreased over recent decades.
- RCCI scientists discovered the oldest known coast redwood, at 2,520 years old!
Want to find out more?
- Download the 2013 RCCI research abstracts.
- Watch clips of the scientists' presentations on our YouTube channel.
Generous support helped to make this research possible, and the results will help us make informed decisions about how to protect and restore redwood forests as they face rapid climate change.
We're very grateful to Ken Fisher, Sempervirens Fund, the Wells Fargo Foundation, the Bay Area Conservation Initiative of Resources Legacy Fund, The San Francisco Foundation, the Nancy Eccles ad Homer M. Hayward Family Foundation, and our League members for generously supporting the RCCI, and we're looking forward to learning and sharing much more about redwoods and climate change with you through this important work. Stay tuned!
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Max Polley is a freelance cameraman {videographer to our friends in the United States} who started out shooting and editing news in the Northern Territory's Outback. Shooting locations ranged as far West as the Kimberley and as far East as Cape York.
Now based in Sydney Max works extensively for the Seven and Nine television networks in Australia [60 MINUTES, SUNDAY NIGHT, GETAWAY] and internationally for Discovery and National Geographic Channels on various long form projects which have included "Journeys To The Ends of the Earth", "Taboo" and "Discovery Atlas-Australia Revealed"
Max has received numerous ACS awards for his work as a Director of Photography.
A Brief History of Time…
The early 1990's saw a move to London and over the next few years Max filmed everything from current affairs and sporting docos to music videos in over 50 countries.
Whilst based in Europe, he filmed EPK's for the movies "A Fish Called Wanda", "Boogie Nights", James Cameron's "Titanic" and more recently the "Lego Movie", Angelina Jolie's "Unbroken" and "I Frankenstein" to drop a few old names.
Working to tight deadlines, Max also spent time based in the UK filming, editing and uplinking stories for the London News Network on a daily basis which has served as a terrific discipline for running his own business.
Current tools;
Sony F5 Cinealta 4K Super 35mm camera
Sony A7S2 camera
DJI Phantom 4 PRO V2.0
Final Cut X for cutting and After Effects for fancy graphics.


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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Holganix, a manufacturer of sustainable bio-nutritional turf, flower and tree products, announced that Total Lawn Care (TLC) of Indianapolis was the winner of its Roots for You competition. With a 13-inch turf-root, it was no surprise that Total Lawn Care took home the prize.
Holganix set out to discover some of the deepest, strongest and healthiest turf-root systems in America, and in doing so created its Roots for You competition. As the winner, Total Lawn Care received a $500 cash prize, in addition to a $500 cash donation made in its name to PLANET (Professional Landcare Network).
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Have you ever played a game and been bursting to yell out the answer even when it's not your turn? Well here's your chance! Each Who, What and Where am I? card has ten clues, and the first player to yell out the correct answer moves one step closer to being the ultimate Smart Ass. Move forward by correctly identifying people, places and things before any of the other players. The first player to reach the target in the center of the board wins.
This fast-paced party game requires no specific knowledge base so even if you're a "dumb ass" you can win!
This fast-paced party game requires no specific knowledge base so even if you're a "dumb ass" you can win!
Contents include: game board, 8 "Smart Ass" playing pieces, 490 questions, 1 jumbo category die, 1 jumbo movement die and instructions.
For 2 to 8 players.
Ages 12 and up.
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This game is one of the best ice breakers ever for family gatherings with multiple ages starting with tweens on up. When was the last time a teen in your household wanted to play a board game with adults? Well, here's your chance to exchange a little trivia with each other. The questions are hard enough. They are not too hard for wide number of ages, but have enough challenging qualities to have fun especially with all the configurations of "Smart Ass" dumb **, hard ** and the like. You can imagine the laughter that goes on with a large group. Your group can play it informally (without the board and with numerous participants)or more traditionally with the game board. We have always played it informally with either a designated card reader or by taking turns reading the questions. There are plenty of hints and everyone yells out the answers, and hopefully everyone gets a few..but remember there is a Smart Ass in every family and it just might turn out to be you!
If you like trivia and don't like board games that drag on forever, this is the game for you. I felt that the trivia was easy enough to be enjoyed by teens/young adults, yet challenging and entertaining enough for adults. In large groups it is better to play as individuals rather than getting into teams. When and if playing in teams you may have to adjust the rules a bit as I don't recall seeing any rules set of for team play. The game goes rather quickly so if you want hours (or even one hour) of entertainment you may want to play more than one round of the game. Even if you are not a trivia buff you still have plenty of opportunity to win. There are several questions to the answer and the questions get easier as you go.
Prepare to get loud! What a smart and fun game! It is a race to see who gets the answer, as all players play at the same time - but, careful! Each player only gets one guess!
It is very educational and at the same time a lot of fun! My boys are ages 9 & 11 and this game fits perfectly well in their knowledge base. It is a great game for the entire family. There are some hard to know sbjects but overall it is quite interesting!
My family and I played this game on my mom's birthday. We started around eight in the evening and could not stop playing until 11 pm! Very simple rules and easy set up and clean up. I was drawn to buy this game because you can have as little as two players. We usually play Cranium but it was nice to have an individual game where everybody is playing every round and an odd amount of players is not a problem.
Smart Ass is a fun game and we play it for hours. It is a real good party game when you have friends over and gets really funny. It is worth the price I paid for a evening of fun and laughs.
The perfect game to test "how Smart you really are" My family has played this game with the board and over dinner with just the cards. The questions contain are wide range of subjects, time era & oddities. We can't get enough of this game.It is great during a long car ride to keep the kids busy.
It is hip enough for the kids and has the ability to still not shut out the old timers (us). And everyone will learn something, trust me they will!
Fast-paced trivia games for the "older kids" in the family. Wide variety of topics, not as dry or long as Trivial Pursuit. Gotta love the name!
I purchased this for my grandson for Christmas. It has been a big hit at our family gatherings, as well as with his teenage friends. My husband is blind and can't play a lot of board games, but loves this one when the family gets together for game night. Grandson also loves it very much.
This game is so fun. Our family and friends love playing it. It was nice to play a new game that turned about to be really fun.
We played this game on Christmas Day with about 8 people. It was a great deal of fun and challenging as well. It engaged everyone. I highly recommend it.
Smart Ass is a really fun party game. The set up is easy, the rules are simple and everyone is involved in every round. We've played with a large group (20+ people) and it's even more fun by having teams. The element of having to skip a turn or go back spaces adds to the uncertainty of the outcome. The only drawback is that if you've played it multiple times the clues become too familiar. I think there's a bonus pack of additional game cards which may be my next investment.
This is a fun game-if you know a lot of general trivia. I'm 15 and whenever I play with my 18 year old brother and my dad, it's basically a game between just them because I don't know anything! There are a lot of questions about geography and people from the 1900s. I wouldn't recommend this game to ages 14+ as the box recommends because someone that age probably wouldn't know the questions asked in this game. EXAMPLE OF ANSWERS: Bud Abbott, Hoover Dam. They're not even funny questions.
We played this game with a group of 6. There were various ages from 21 through 54. We felt that we could all compete and have fun. One couple liked the game so much that they made a special trip to Barnes and Noble to buy their own!!
We gave this game to 2 different families for Christmas and both really enjoyed it. It's something new and different. Great fun!
This is a great game for family get togethers. The name might put you off, but it really is alot of fun. It can be a quick game too, which makes it more fun to play and the questions are for everyone.
My 12 year old and his friends played this once and didn't like it. The boys would much rather play Quelf or Loaded Questions. The name of the game made some of them uncomfortable, and they thought the questions were dull.
We enjoyed it as a board game, and also played it in a large group by taking turns asking the questions (without the board game part). It was a lot of fun and sparked some good conversations as a result.
Fun game for all ages - games don't last too long which is great for younger players. Learn and have fun at the same time.
This is a fun, fast paced game. My children (ages 17-27) love playing it with their friends, but it is just as much fun as a family game! Sometimes it goes so quickly that we extend the game to two trips around the board. The questions vary in difficulty and scope so everyone can join the fun. Definitely recommend this game!


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There is a lot of talk about observers at the moment, people making interviews, discussion in the media, etc. And this is a good thing! Observers are the key player in the fisheries world, yet one that faces a lot of challenges, some (like safety) are known and push trough media others are less discussed (like work progression – what career development options are there for an observer, or issues about contracting, unions, insurances, among other hundred topics.)
Yet by its nature observers don't get the set up that scientist or even less fisheries bureaucrats in terms forums and congresses to get together and exchange experiences and information… in fact I only know one: The International Fisheries Observer and Monitoring Conference (IFOMC) that this year will take place in Vigo, Spain.
Since 1998, this conference series has been the only one of its kind to specifically address the many issues surrounding fisheries monitoring programs. This conference is the premier international forum for working on the critical issues of fisheries observer programs, emerging monitoring technologies, and other approaches to fishery-dependent data collection and analyses.
Its vision is to improve fishery monitoring programs worldwide through sharing of practices and development of new methods of data collection and analysis, and to provide a forum for dialog between those responsible for monitoring fisheries and those who rely upon the data they collect.
To be considered successful, the 2018 IFOMC will:
- Improve the quality of fishery monitoring data through sharing of best practices for collection and analysis of information.
- Improve the use of fishery monitoring data to support sustainable resource management.
- Improve accessibility to fishery monitoring data.
- Support the development of new innovative data collection methods.
- Support the development of international safety standards for at-sea fisheries observers.
- Improve the training and safety of at-sea fisheries observers.
- Support the development of fisheries observer professionalism practices on an international basis.
The conference call for presentations and posters from everyone that has something to say under the following theme sessions for this year:
1. Why monitor fisheries and what to monitor
2. Industry engagement with monitoring
3. Monitoring artisanal fisheries
4. New approaches to analysing monitoring data
5. Assessing bias from monitoring programs
6. Harmonizing and standardizing monitoring programs
7. Briefing and debriefing observers
8. Observer training, safety and mental health
9. Technology used by observers
10. Operationalizing technology-based monitoring: learning from programs around the world
11. The future of monitoring programs
I only work laterally with observers (and I'm not part of any organization) so I have never presented anything there, but no doubt is the top forums for those that work on observer and eM issues !
I had long and interesting discussions about the compliance elements in the role of an observer (dong read enforcement! I'm saying compliance), and I always take the opportunity to have chat with the observers when I do boarding… they know more about that vessels that any other "official" in the world, and definitively more than most officers in the flag state of those vessels.
Observers, in my opinion, deserve a more way more prominent role at any of the fisheries decision making bodies we have, and I would love to see Pacific Islands Fisheries Observers meeting / conference.
I get sometime a lot of negative comments about the observers performance and conduct, yet is important to understand that as any other group of people in the world have inherent variability in their work, attitude and ethics… from the young observer that presented to us in the Marshalls the four 100 dollars bills (a week of wages for him) given to him by a skipper to keep quiet on a FAD set, to the guy that was so drunk on board that he could not even stand, even less do the job he was getting paid to do, while breaking the rule of no drinking alcohol while on board.
And the same goes for officials, consultants, captains, crew, etc… and that variability is just part of the reality we need to deal with, pretending we are all ideal or all evil will never work…. And talking about it is the way to go
In any case this post was about IFOMC, and I wish them the biggest success, and looking forward to read about the outcomes


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Holidays aren't meant for stress, they are meant to be a time to share with friends and loved ones. American Home Shield partnered with Sarah from Life on Virginia Street to share its expert tips on how to prep your home for the holiday. Don't miss these tips. Check them out here.
Natural disasters seem to occur during the most unthinkable moments, when you aren't prepared and when life just isn't ready to handle the magnitude of damage it can cause. From structural home damage, to lost items, to expensive repairs and the emotional turmoil it can bring, having expert advice on how to prepare could save you and your family needless loss.
ServiceMaster's new headquarters was featured on the cover of Saturday's Memphis Daily News.
Dubbed a large part of Memphis' real estate awakening, our 328,000-square-foot soon-to-be home was 2016's biggest city office deal.
Terry Ingram, vice president of supply management for ServiceMaster, said requirements for our new headquarters excluded any existing office building Memphis had to offer.
TODAY.com recently ran a story on the importance of home fire preventative tips, saying, "given the frequency of fire-related deaths and injuries, there's never a bad time to review fire safety tips with your family. The article estimates that more than 2,650 people die in household fires and more than 365,500 homes are damaged. Our ServiceMaster Restore experts help thousands of homeowners each year recover from the devastation that a fire leaves behind, and sadly, their heartache often
ServiceMaster recently hosted its quarterly earnings call to report its third quarter results. Reporter from the Commercial Appeal and Memphis Business Journal covered the story. "ServiceMaster is the fifth largest of the 13 publicly traded companies based in Memphis in terms of the total value of its outstanding stock," said Ted Evanoff, Commercial Appeal reporter.


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The reason I love Hove-festival is the great music! I usually arrive there loving a couple of artists and bands, liking some and not knowing who a lot of these people are... When I leave I have a program scribbled with notes about which bands are the best – and that is how I manage to refill my iPod-playlists year after year.
I am looking most forward to seeing Rise Against, but there are some huge artists I can't miss; Snoop Dogg and Skrillex for example. I think Lamb of God is going to be amazing, Mac Miller a bit funky and The Shins just beautiful! Sirkus Eliassen is also warming up at the camping-stage which I think will be very funny.
Any of these you have seen live before? I absolutely LOVE concerts, and I would like to call myself a very big fan of festivals.
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A special type of dwarf tree, the columnar apple tree resembles a pole of apples. These trees can be planted in containers or in garden beds and are ideal for areas too small to support full-sized trees. While columnar apple trees need less pruning than full-size or other dwarf apple trees, they do need regular thinning when the fruits sets as well as light shaping and pruning for plant health. Prune columnar apple trees in the late fall or in the early spring, when frost danger passes. Thin the tree when the fruit develops over the spring and summer months.
Clip off dead twigs, which feel brittle. Trim back unhealthy or dead growth to a healthy part of the branch. Discard all unhealthy wood in a garbage bin.
Trim back your columnar apple tree to your desired height. The trees can reach 10 feet tall, according to Apples Fruit. If you let your tree mature to its full height, you will need to stake the tree as the fruit ripens. Apples also taste better when the tree is not producing many apples.
Thin the fruit once it sets to prevent branches from breaking under the weight. Clip off fruit from crowded areas or if the branch looks too weak to support the weight of a mature apple. Thin out fruit where too many apples are growing, leaving one apple per cluster. Clip the fruit off with anvil pruners to thin it.
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Significant amendments to the Hungarian Competition Act
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On 6 December 2016 the Hungarian Parliament adopted a number of significant changes to the Competition Act ("CA"), which were announced on 15 December 2016. The amendments address two main areas: the Hungarian merger control regime and the implementation of the EU Damages Directive (2014/104/EU) ("Directive"). This update will focus on the new merger control rules
Increase of merger control threshold. Under the new rules, at least two of the parties need to have a Hungarian turnover of more than HUF 1 billion each (approx EUR 3.2 million). Under the old rules, the threshold was HUF 500 million (approx EUR 1.6 million). Accordingly, in the future only those concentrations will have to be notified which include at least two undertakings whose net group turnover in the preceding business year exceeded HUF 1 billion (approx EUR 3.2 million) each, and the aggregate net turnover of the undertakings concerned have exceeded HUF 15 billion (approx EUR 48 million) in the previous business year.
New "merger investigation threshold". Even if the new merger control thresholds are not met, a transaction could require a merger control filing. Introducing a new concept to the Hungarian merger control rules, a transaction should be notified if the total net turnover of the undertakings concerned has exceeded HUF 5 billion (approx. EUR 16 million) in the previous business year, and if the concentration might significantly restrict competition, particularly as a result of the creation or strengthening of a dominant position in the relevant market.
A transaction, meeting the thresholds above, could be closed without clearance, however, filing is recommended. In case a concentration is not notified, the Hungarian Competition Authority ("HCA") may start ex-officio investigations in relation to the merger within six months following the closing of the transaction. If the HCA starts an ex-officio investigation, the implementation of the transaction does not have to be suspended. The parties face the risk, however, that the merger control proceedings may result in the transaction being prohibited or cleared in a structure that differs from the transaction that had been originally implemented. If so, the HCA may order restitution in integrum.
Only Hungarian revenues count. For the purposes of calculating the above thresholds, only the net sales revenues generated in Hungary will be taken into account. Previously, one had to distinguish between foreign companies and Hungarian companies, whereas now for the first only, the Hungarian turnover is relevant and for the latter, their global revenue.
Merger notification procedure in 8 days. Under the new rules, merger control procedures shall be initiated by a notification (instead of the currently applicable request to clear the transaction). Within 8 days upon such notification – or upon the payment of the respective filling fee - the HCA shall decide whether to initiate further investigation or not. If all the necessary information and documents are submitted in the notification and it is evident that the transaction will not lead to a substantive impediment of competition in the relevant market (and there are no other formal mistakes), then the HCA shall grant an official certificate that investigation of the concentration is not required.
The filing fee of such a notification is HUF 1 million (approx. EUR 320,000); however, if HCA fails to render a decision within the applicable deadline, the filing fee shall be reimbursed. In case the HCA initiates further investigation, the currently applicable procedural deadlines apply starting from the original notification/payment date, and additional filing fees (ie HUF 3 million / EUR 960,000 for phase 1 proceedings and HUF 15 million / EUR 4,800,000 for full proceedings including phase 2 ) shall be paid similarly to the current rules.
Dawn raids in merger control cases. The new rules expand the possibilities of the HCA to conduct dawn raids in order to seek evidence related to a potential infringement. Accordingly, with certain conditions the new regime allows the HCA to carry out such investigations in merger control cases as well, eg when it assumes that the notification of the concentration does not disclose all significant information or contains false information.
Most of the new rules will be effective on the 31st day following the announcement of the amendments, ie on 15 January 2017. The new merger control regime applies only to transactions arising after the effective date of the provisions. "Arising" refers to the signing of binding agreements, the publication of the public bid or the actual acquisition of control, whatever occurs first.
According to the official comments of the adopted bill, the changes aim to reduce red tape on business undertakings and accelerate competition proceedings. For example, it is argued that the changes of the merger control thresholds will result in a 10-15 % decrease in the number of mergers that have to be notified.
In light of the above, the latest amendments of the CA introduce a comprehensive change in the competition regime, which will probably have long lasting effects on the Hungarian market.


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Pete Davidson: "I wouldn't be able to do 'SNL' if I didn't smoke weed"
Saturday Night Live's youngest cast member Pete Davidson has been suffering from Crohn's disease since he was 17 years old.
Pete Davidson On Weed
Saturday Night Live's youngest cast member told High Times magazine about his marijuana use. Pete Davidson has been suffering from Crohn's disease since he was 17 years old. His symptoms are bad enough that he believes he truly couldn't perform without the assistance of medical marijuana. Furthermore, he sees the New York medical marijuana program as "inadequate and difficult to navigate."
Cannabis to Treat Crohn's
Cannabis is known to treat Crohn's and other inflammatory bowel diseases. Crohn's is a disease that affects the lining of the digestive tract. Moreover, it's a life-threatening disease for some. Crohn's can cause abdominal pain, weight loss, diarrhea, anemia, and fatigue.
Crohn's disease cannot be cured. Patients like Davidson have more severe symptoms with no signs of change. Doctors prescribe steroids and immunosuppressants to slow the disease down. However, these medications don't work for some patients.
Pete Davidson is one of those patients.
"I found that the things the doctors were prescribing me, and seeing all these doctors and trying new things, weed was the only thing that would help me eat," he explained.
"I wouldn't be able to do 'SNL' if I didn't smoke weed," the 22-year-old added.
Furthermore, Davidson doesn't believe he'd be able to do anything let alone perform as an actor and comedian. Even if he could take the stage, he doesn't believe he'd have any fun because of the pain.
"Me performing not high has gone awful," he claims. "Because I don't feel well."
How Marijuana Eases Pain
Before a show, Davidson smokes a joint to ease the pain.
"You know I'd be in like a lot of pain before a show… I smoke a joint and immediately I could, you know, do this."
Cannabinoids have the ability to limit intestinal inflammation. Additionally, patients have reported having less symptoms after smoking marijuana. Especially less debilitating abdominal pain.
The Stoner Stigma
Pete gets offended when people assume he's smoking pot and sitting on his couch all day.
"I work really f—-ing hard and I take care of my s–t and I need weed in order to do that," he said.
Davidson and many other marijuana users get their work done better when high. Lorne Michaels even cosigned Pete's productivity despite his pot use.
"Pete's really focused for someone who mostly talks about how much pot he smokes," Michaels told the New York Times.
Final Hit
The medical marijuana laws in NY are relatively strict. The flower form of marijuana is not available because of the dangers associated with smoking. Even patients with qualifying conditions may not be getting the best available medicine. Because smoking marijuana provides added benefits that aren't present in any of the forms currently available to New York patients.


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Understanding Spirit, Soul And Body (7)
For the end of those things is death. – Romans 6:21b In conclusion of our series on understanding the nature and workings of the body, soul and spirit, let us consider the final destination of each of these entities at death. Spirits don't die. So whenever someone dies it is the soul that really dies. And, once death has happened, the body which was formed out of sand starts to decompose until it finally returns to its primordial state (Genesis 3:19); while the spirit, which is the engine of the body (this is different from the Holy Spirit), departs from the dead body and reports back to God. 'Then the dust will return to the earth as it was, and the spirit will return to God who gave it' (Ecclesiastes 12:7). On the other hand, the soul, which is the real person clothed in physical flesh and powered to life by the spirit (breath of God), is the one that dies (Matthew 10:28). It is the soul that will stand in judgement and be released to enjoy everlasting life among other saints or be condemned to the second death. "Behold, all souls are Mine; the soul of the father as well as the soul of the son is Mine; the soul who sins shall die" (Ezekiel 18:4, 20). It is


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ARTSPACE Gallery Holiday Store
Popular art gift shop open throughout the holiday season. Artists interested in selling fine art or fine crafts are invited to apply. Membership in the council is required for participation.
Application Deadline: Passed
#ArtPopPocono 2018
The third annual #ArtPopPocono competition is here! Local artists living or working in Monroe, Pike, Wayne, Lackawanna, and Luzerne counties and the Slate Belt area of Northampton County are invited to submit entries in all mediums (2-D and 3-D) for five available billboards circulating the region in 2018. Local partners: #ArtPopStreetGallery, Pocono Arts Council and Adams Outdoor Advertising
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Earth Speaks IV: A Juried Exhibition on the Climate Crisis
The Earth has spoken loudly in 2017! Artists are provided a means to capture their concern regarding the climate crisis and how it affects our planet, and they have an opportunity to offer possible solutions. Through art and creative expression, this regional juried exhibit hopes to shine a light on:
- Man-made issues that pose a threat to our planet (litter, global warm- ing, pesticides, GMOs, water pollution, over fishing, deforestation, fracking)
- Environmental disasters (tsunamis, hurricanes, oil spills, smog, nuclear meltdowns)
- Ideas for solutions (solar and wind energy, bio fuels, reduced carbon footprint, recycling, tree planting, organic farming)
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Milford Craft Show's 'Gift Show'
Barbara and Amy Eisenberg, proprietors of the Milford Craft Show store are seeking local artisans, craftspeople and designers to feature in their first ever 'Gift Show', located in the Upstairs Gallery at 120 E Harford Street in Milford, PA.
The 'Gift Show' will open on Saturday November 11th as part of Milford After Dark with a wine and sweets reception, meet and greet with the artists. This special gallery show will be a wonderful opportunity for Milford shoppers to purchase local works of art for those on their holiday gift list.
Affordable and original framed works, pottery, sculpture and fiber pieces will be available and the show will run through Christmas, with new works added for the store's Holiday Open House on December 9th. "We love giving local gifts to our loved ones on Christmas and want to make it easier for our guests to do the same," comments Barbara, who opened her store nearly 25 years ago and has represented more than 1000 crafters through the years.
No previous exhibition or selling experience is necessary and artists of all ages are invited to participate – school children are especially encouraged. Criteria for work to be exhibited during the 'Gift Show' is simple: all work must be handmade by the exhibiting artist (no resellers) and all pieces will be priced $50 or less.
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NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Brazilian stocks rose Wednesday on Wall Street's rally and after the central bank raised interest rates by 1 percentage point to 22 percent in an attempt to alleviate inflationary pressures building up in the economy.
The Bovespa rose 1.2 percent, while the real edged up 0.3 percent to 3.51 versus the dollar.
Despite fears that rising rates may crimp growth, the danger of inflation was seen as a greater threat. Inflation has been on the rise as a result of the depreciating real's impact on prices of foodstuffs.
"An increase in expectations for inflation in 2003 prompted the Copom to raise the Selic rate," the monetary authority said.
Most economists had expected a rate hike, though the range was quite wide, with some pegging an increase of as much as 2 percentage points.
U.S.-traded shares of telecom firm Embratel EMT, +0.90% jumped 17 cents or 27 percent to 79 cents. Telemar TNE, +0.54% rose 3.5 percent.
Argentina's Merval rebounded 1.3 percent as a 0.7 percent gain in industrial output in October fueled hopes of an economic recovery.
The Argentina economy has been in recession for four years.
The most actively traded stock was Telecom Argentina TEO, -4.03%, which surged 9 percent on the NYSE.
The peso ended steady at 3.54 versus the dollar.
Chile's IPSA slipped 0.5 percent, while Mexico's financial markets were closed for Revolution Day.
In the U.S., the technology sector inspired a broad rally as the Dow climbed 1.7 percent and the Nasdaq surged 3.3 percent. Read Market Snapshot.


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- The Annual CFWP Spring Throwdown is today! Come celebrate the close of the Open and the start of BBQ season with some partner workouts in costume! Friends and family welcome as always! Heat times are posted on the Event Page, gym will open at 830am and announcements will happen at 915am. The post-Throwdown BBQ is at Joe and Derek's house starting at 230pm, address posted on FB and at the gym!
10 Minute AMRAP of:
- 7 Burpee Pullups
- 7 Cleans, 135#/95#
Partners alternate rounds. Score is total reps.
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- 60/45 cal row (Partner is holding BB in front rack, 165#/105#)
- 60 Wall balls, 20#/14# (Partner is holding BB in DL, 165#/105#)
- 60 Snatch, 75#/55# (Partner is holding a plank)
- ME double unders in the remaining time (Partner is holding BB OH, 75#/55#)
Floater 1
Floater 1:
For time:
- Partner 1: Bike 30/24 cal + Sled push down, then
- Partner 2: Sled push back + Bike 30/24 cal
The bike is re-set before partner 2 begins. Score is the time the second partner finishes on the bike.
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4 Minute AMRAP of:
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- 50 Deadlifts, 185#/125#
One partner working at a time, break up the reps however you want. Score is total reps. If you finish the DL, go back to BS.


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This unique and versatile design would make a perfect gift as it has so many different uses! 😊
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2558111160924318859.post2136398380207686317..comments2019-06-28T22:49:34.051-07:00Comments on The Sentinelle: Sentinel Literary Quarterly Poetry Competition (February 2014) - Adjudicator's firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2558111160924318859.post-42954071740289074402014-04-02T08:17:16.508-07:002014-04-02T08:17:16.508-07:00Well done Bob, among your thoughts balm for the wo...Well done Bob, among your thoughts balm for the wounds of the (we) disappointed entrants. I would like to have seen a phrase or two from the top placed poems, to illustrate your points on effect & etc, but to have read 300 pieces from all quarters is quite a feat - all those voices! - so well done, from wherever I am among the others.

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Psychology Wine & Cheese Night
The Psychology Association is excited to announce that we will be finishing this school year off with our annual Wine & Cheese Night! This event provides an excellent opportunity for students to socialize with one another, as well as with Psychology professors. This event will give students the opportunity to learn more about their professors professional research, as well as to strengthen their relationships in a more relaxed environment.
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Senior Technical Illustrator
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Reporting to the Customer Services Media Manager, the Senior Technical Illustrator will plan and perform detailed and unique illustrations and art work assignments for presentation of complex simulator parts, systems, and assemblies (using computer graphics programs) in technical publications such as manuals, catalogs, brochures and web deliverables. The main tasks are:
Develop illustrations in flat plan, isometric, or cutaway views using various computer graphics programs.
Interpret various complex forms of documentation, manipulate data, and convert into three-dimensional definition and review completed artwork and illustrations for accuracy and consistency.
Develop procedures and requirements for creating and administering computer graphic art.
Develop formats and procedures to merge computer graphic art to an electronic publishing system.
Conduct troubleshooting to solve various illustrating, template and tool issues pertaining to various software.
Generate animation files for inclusion in upcoming customer publication media
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College Degree in a related field and three (3) years of relevant experience.
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Knowledge of Technical Publications process.
Knowledge of various computer graphics programs, including animation programs.
Knowledge of MS Windows, MS Office, FrameMaker or equivalent.
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Very good knowledge of written and spoken English and knowledge of French.
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Out of all types of window treatments available today, roller blinds have probably undergone the most significant and noticeable improvements in terms of quality and design. Roller blinds of the past used to be very simple and plain, in a limited choice of colours, fabrics and shading types. Today, however, they have evolved to be the most versatile and practical type of all.
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I'm not sure that eating $36 tomato/mozz demonstrates financial responsibility, but damn, another fine move by our fearless leader (past and present).
Obama and Clinton yesterday at Il Mulino, presumably talking global issues over perhaps the finest bread basket on earth. Kind of makes you wonder, does the suit make the man, or the meal? Either way, good choices all around.
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Write a letter of no more than 1,050 words to Apollo Shoes addressing the key points listed below; assume the role of an auditor at a local firm when composing the letter.
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01 July 2016 | News | By BioSpectrum Bureau
Japan's UMN joins Protein Sciences-headed Zika Vaccine Consortium
Singapore: Protein Sciences Corporation, US-based manufacturer of Flublok influenza vaccine, and UMN Pharma Inc, based out of Japan, have announced that UMN has been signed on as the latest partner of the international Zika vaccine consortium initiated by Protein Sciences.
The consortium, which also includes partners Sinergium Biotech (Buenos Aires, Argentina) and Mundo Sano, a private foundation with activities in Argentina, Spain and Africa, is developing a vaccine to combat the Zika virus based on Protein Sciences' proprietary technology.
The partners are pooling resources to drive advancement of their vaccine candidate into the clinic as quickly as possible, which is anticipated for later this year. Under the terms of the agreement, UMN will pay an upfront fee to fund the development and manufacture of the vaccine being produced at Protein Sciences. In return, UMN will receive manufacturing and commercial rights to the vaccine in Japan and other counties to be determined.
Dan Adams, Protein Sciences Executive Chairman and Global Head of Business Development said, "Our consortium is gaining traction because people realize that only by using a proven platform technology such as ours will it be possible to get a Zika vaccine approved by authorities and distributed to where it is needed quickly." He added, "We are making a Zika vaccine using the same platform technology that we use to make Flublok, which has been proven to be safe and effective in tens of thousands of healthy adults."
UMN is no stranger to Protein Sciences' technology. The Company holds a license for Flublok in Japan, China, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore. Unigen, a joint venture of UMN and IHI Corporation, will manufacture Flublok and Astellas will market it in Japan.
Tatsuyoshi Hirano, Chairman and CEO at UMN Pharma said, "We are pleased to join the Zika vaccine consortium. As a world class biopharmaceutical and vaccine supplier, we would like to contribute the use of our 21,000L bioreactors to provide Zika vaccine to emerging countries in addition to providing influenza vaccine to the Japan and US markets."


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GRANDE PRAIRIE, A.B. – The Fort St. John Huskies travelled to Grande Prairie Saturday night to take on the JDA Kings.
The JDA Kings took control of the game early with goals from Ty Lawrence and Tyrone Kipling in the first period. Jacob Lang was able to score one for the Huskies about halfway through the first.
In the second the JDA Kings were the only ones to score with a goal 42 seconds into the period from Tyrone Kipling.
The JDA Kings continued to dominate in the third with three more goals. The Huskies picked up goals from Shawn Wilson and Gary Loewen, but it wasn't enough as the JDA Kings won 6-3.
The Huskies will now play the Fairview Flyers Sunday at 8 p.m. at the North Peace Arena. The Huskies are sitting in second place in the league, only one point back of the Junior Canucks and Navigators, who each have 49.
With the game Sunday night, the Huskies still have four games left to play in the regular season, while the Navigators have three and the Junior Canucks have two.


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Between the genteel English Riviera of Torquay and the rugged, tor-topped hills of Dartmoor National Park, it would be difficult to find more of a contrast. Yet from your holiday home in Hoburne Devon Bay, both are practically on your doorstep.
But there's a lot more to the county of Devon than these two opposite attractions.
One of the very first seaside destinations, South Devon has had more time than most to perfect the art of the family holiday, with golden sands punctuated by picturesque villages along the length of its coastline, from Seaton in the east right down to Salcombe in the west.
There are loads of family attractions to sample, including theme parks, animal sanctuaries, castles, stately homes and more. And when you need a break from all that activity, there's always somewhere to enjoy a Devon cream tea – with the jam on top, of course.
Whether you want a place to unwind or something more active, South Devon has it all. Beautiful landscapes, stunning sandy beaches, small towns dotted along the coast, or visiting local attractions and events this is the perfect place for a holiday home.


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Coffee not doing its job? We know how you feel, fellow Monday non-fans. So here's a dose of awesome that's better than any double shot of espresso you could lay your lips on: FHM's Best Of The Weekend!
#PUSO LIVES ON: Lakers' Fil-Am rookie Jordan Clarkson wants to play for Gilas
The Los Angeles Lakers' 22-year-old Fil-Am rookie point guard, Jordan Clarkson, expressed his desire to play for the national team as reported by Interaksyon.com, saying: "It definitely would mean a lot. It's just one of those things you want to do, like how I want to make my city proud and make that country proud as well."
The dude can play:
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MEET DC COMICS' VERY OWN CHRISTIAN GREY: Batman stars in "Fifty Shades Of Wayne"
YouTube features a lot of mash-up videos. But our recent favorite is this one where Christian Bale subs in for Jamie Dornan's Mr. Grey in the infamous Fifty Shades trailer:
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This is Sarah Stage, a 30-year-old model from Costa Rica:
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Upon first glance, she looks just like any other hot South American model. But over the weekend, she upstaged every pregnant woman in the world by showing off her nearly non-existent eight-and-a-half month baby bump. She's so fit that her abs stayed where they were prior to getting pregnant. Eight-and-a-half months!
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Eek officially 81/2 months... And he's now 5lbs 🐻 #34weeks
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PINOY PRIDE, INCOMING: Filipino cigarette vendor creates high-def speakers
Anthony Leuterio, who sold cigarettes as a kid, invented his own line of high-definition speakers in 2014—and since has sold 8,000 units of his system. What's amazing was he sold cigarettes in the street as a kid. With hard work, he finished an Electronic Engineering course in Mapua, which eventually led to the creation of his speakers.
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FAIL OF THE WEEKEND: Justin Melton's "blind-fail dunk"
At the PBA's All-Star festivities last weekend, Justin Melton came up with this gem of a dunk:
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We can now join the Chinese in the pantheon of dunk contest fails.
In his defense, Melton has explained that it was all part of a "joke," as reported by Spin.ph.
HAIL TO THE CHIEF: Talk N' Text retires Jimmy Alapag's jersey
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Jimmy Alapag, who announced his retirement in January, was accorded one of the highest honors a team can give a player: have his jersey retired. The Talk N' Text franchise retired the Mighty Mouse's No.3 jersey yesterday during halftime of the PBA All-Star game at Puerto Prinsesa in Palawan.
In an ABS-CBN report, Jimmy said: "It has always been my dream, bata pa lang ako, to be here with all these incredible people in this incredible league. I feel so very blessed these past 12 years to have been a part of the PBA's rich history."
LADIES BE LIP-SYNCING: Three women rocking out to "Bohemian Rhapsody"
We like Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody." We like hot girls. So when we saw these hot girls lip-syncing to "Bohemian Rhapsody," we were hooked!
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THIS WEEK ON TOURISTS BEHAVING BADLY: Porno filmed at Pyramids of Giza
Nydailynews.com released a report about a Russian tourist filming a porno at the Pyramids of Giza.
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The video (the contents of which you'll have to hunt down on your own) features a woman walking around the tourist spot, flashing her bewbs and briefly giving the cameraman head—as Egypt's iconic pyramids and the Sphinx lay still on the background.
According to the report, the woman is said to be 23-year-old porn star Aurita from the website Porn Traveling...and there's your clue, fellas.


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I was diagnosed with Gleason 3+4 PCa in 2007. The two options that were recommended to me were robotic assisted radical prostatectomy or radiation. The surgeon that I consulted did not leave me with a feeling of confidence, and I also consulted with a radiation oncologist who recommended IMRT. I went back to my urologist for a final consult and I took the less intrusive option, IMRT.
Fast forward to 2013 and the cancer is back at a 4+5. I was treated by a brilliant surgeon at MD Anderson, who performed a salvage prostatectomy. It first seemed curative, but over the next couple of years, that turned out not to be the case. I've been on Lupron off and on for 4 cycles, and it's now castration resistant. The medical oncologist and I will decide on the next course of action next week. It will either be to see what a standard therapy does, or to enter a trial tailored to PCa.
In retrospect, if I could have predicted the future, I would clearly have gone for the surgery. Or I had the option to go to MDA for proton therapy, but the radiologist said there was no clinical benefit of protons over IMRT. Hindsight is 20/20 as they say. Knowing all of this, I'd be hard pressed to recommend radiation as a first-line treatment. Just IMHO; I'm not a doctor.
Best, John