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Writer-director Judd Apatow makes his intent clear in the very title of "Funny People," whose double meaning resonates throughout this funny, sad, dark, weirdly on-point and ultimately brave movie. The stand-up comedians who populate the film are funny ha-ha, sure. But they're also funny-strange, and Apatow demonstrates both sides of those often confounding personalities with an alert, crude, compassionate eye.
As "Funny People" opens, comic superstar George Simmons (Adam Sandler) gets the news that he is suffering from a probably fatal form of leukemia. Back at his mansion by the sea, he is alone with his impending mortality. Meanwhile, Ira Wright (Seth Rogen) works the unpaid L.A. comedy club circuit by night. George catches Ira's act and asks him to be his writing assistant and, it turns out, one-man entourage.
This is only the beginning of "Funny People," which takes digressive, thoroughly unexpected turns as George takes stock of his life, reconnecting with family, friends and his ex-fiancée (played by Apatow's wife, the sublime Leslie Mann). Meanwhile, Ira's ambiguous relationship with George affects his other friendships, especially with his roommates, Leo (Jonah Hill) and Mark (Jason Schwartzman).
"Funny People" is unmistakably an Apatow film, meaning it obeys the generic conventions of such predecessors as "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" and "Knocked Up" in trotting out raunchy jokes about the male anatomy.
Apatow has found the perfect actor to embody the wages of fame in Sandler, who may be uniquely qualified to play a man who is universally loved but not very likable.
At nearly 21⁄2 hours, "Funny People" is arguably too long, but in the final analysis it earns that running time, if only because it's that rare mainstream Hollywood movie that feels genuinely spontaneous.
It would be a shame if "Funny People" didn't find a wider audience beyond Apatow's core following, if only because George and Ira represent such ambitious, slightly strange territory for a filmmaker who seems newly invigorated and inspired. From his now-signature f-bombs to newer, more serious themes involving sorrow, regret and moral reckoning, Apatow has created his own, characteristically bent, rhapsody in blue.


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I found myself so fortunate to be tasked by Maple Shipp and the crew over at The New York Post to design and animate the title sequence to The Post's first ever historical short documentary. We had a tight turn around, but given the relatively open brief and KILLER reference, I knew this would be something I would gladly tackle.
It took several long nights which quickly blended into one long day, but we hit our final deadline with a wink of time to spare. I can't say enough great things about working with Maple and the team she put together to complete this 10 minute piece in a weeks time.
Here is the first set of style frames I sent over to NYP:
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I was also tasked with creating a short segment which focused on the USS Indianapolis' initial trip across the Pacific while delivering the Uranium for the "Little Boy". Here are a few sample frames from that animation:
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This 11-day adventure takes you to the highlights of Italy in less than a fortnight. This captivating vacation soaks up Italian splendour from the waterways of Venice to the culture of Florence, the ancient relics of Rome and the scenery of Sorrento.
We leave St Pancras after meeting your group and Tour Manager at our exclusive Departure Office. Traveling on the Eurostar we make our way to Paris. Here, we change trains and continue to Turin, where we overnight.
After breakfast, you have a morning at leisure in which to explore Turin, a stylish city that boasts airy city squares, verdant parks and broad boulevards of Renaissance architecture. This afternoon we leave Turin behind, traveling by high-speed rail to the spectacular 'Floating City' of Venice. On arrival, we transfer to our hotel on the Venice Lido, just outside the center of the city, but nonetheless in an excellent position from which to discover the charms of Venice.
Our excursion today takes in the highlights of incomparable Venice, a city synonymous with romance and instantly recognisable waterways. We are transferred by boat from the Lido to Venice itself, where we are met by a local guide for an insightful tour of the city. The glorious city is set in its own shimmering lagoon - an incredible environment that has UNESCO World Heritage status. We explore the icons of Venice, wandering through the narrow winding streets to see some of the city's main sights.
Our tour ends in St Mark's Square, without a doubt one of the world's most beautiful city squares - indeed, this reputation has earned it the nickname 'the drawing room of Europe'.
Entrance is included to St Mark's Basilica, and our tickets handily help us to skip the lines, for easy access to this stunning church. Inside, the walls are decorated with over 85,000 square feet of mosaics, with Biblical scenes depicted in an array of incredible colors, whilst the artifacts housed here often date back centuries - many are relics gained from the Fourth Crusade. After time to explore, we are transferred back to our hotel on the Venice Lido.
Leaving Venice behind after breakfast, we travel by rail this morning to Florence, a delightful Tuscan city known as the 'jewel of the Renaissance', owing to its abundance of Renaissance art and architecture.
We introduce ourselves to Florence with a guided coach tour that leads us to the key attractions of the city, whose treasures include the Duomo, a cathedral topped with an iconic red-tiled dome, and the Ponte Vecchio - a 14th century bridge that is home to 43 jewellers' shops. From here, we are transferred to our hotel, situated in Montecatini, a little way outside of Florence, in the Tuscan countryside.
We begin today with a visit to Lucca, a hidden gem of Tuscany that has escaped the tourist crowds, despite its beautifully-preserved medieval architecture. Splendid Renaissance architecture mingles with historic buildings from the Middle Ages, making the city a pleasure to explore on foot. One of Tuscany's hidden gems, Lucca is known for its piazzas, small community churches and fabulous art galleries, linked together by narrow cobbled streets and intricate passageways.
You are free to discover its charms under your own steam, before we head off to Pisa - a much better-known destination. Our guided tour includes the Field of Miracles, home to the famous Leaning Tower, as well as a collection of fine examples of Romanesque architecture. The marvellous white marble Duomo is key; absorb its sublime Moorish mosaics.
The next stop on our Italian adventure is Rome, the nation's ancient capital. We transfer by rail to the 'Eternal City', where there is free time to freshen up ahead of a guided sightseeing tour, taking in key points of interest, including the Trevi Fountain, a wonderfully detailed sculpture set in a tiny square and the iconic Colosseum. We also have included entrance to the Pantheon, a former Roman temple that now serves as a church, and is one of the city's most popular landmarks.
Your evening, and Day 7, are at leisure to spend as you wish; perhaps ascend the monumental Spanish Steps or take a walk through the bustling city. The city's impressive array of architecture charts the passage of time as clearly as anywhere in Europe, with distinctive Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque attractions. Be sure to try some of the local cuisine - with a rich culinary history, Rome has hundreds of pizzerias, trattorias and gelaterias to offer in its sprawling ancient streets. Alternatively, you could visit the tiny enclave nation, Vatican City, where marvels include the Sistine Chapel with its world-famous frescoes, and the colossal St Peter's Basilica, one of the most awe-inspiring religious structures in Europe.
After breakfast today we leave Rome behind, traveling by rail to Naples, then transferring by coach to Sorrento, our home for the next three nights. En-route, we pause at a local agriturismo, where we enjoy a delicious lunch and a tasting of limoncello, a popular local drink made from the lemons of the orchards that populate Sorrento. Following our meal, we complete our transfer to Sorrento, where we take an orientation tour around the narrow cobbled streets and past the fusion of palatial buildings and quaint churches that make up Sorrento's distinctive architecture. Afterwards we continue to our hotel, arriving this evening.
On Day 9, we set out along the Amalfi Coast road, taking in the captivating views of this gorgeous stretch of scenic coastline. Our first photo-stop is at Positano, a charming town that sits at the base of a deep gorge, and retains a distinctly old-fashioned feel. Our next visit is to Amalfi, the jewel of the coast, characterised by its steep cliffs and historic buildings. We have free time here, before finally visiting Ravello, a town perched on the cliffs.
Today we visit the famous city of Pompeii, a historical testament to the power of Vesuvius. The ancient city of Pompeii is regarded as the best-preserved Roman city in the world, due to having spent the best part of two millennia buried by volcanic ash. We take a guided tour for an insight into this incredible city, followed by free time. Tonight we have a farewell dinner together in our hotel.
After breakfast, make your own way to Naples airport for your flight back home.
For this tour, we recommend arriving to, London Gatwick or London Heathrow airport (LGW or LHR). London Gatwick is approximately 30 miles from your start point, and London Heathrow is approximately 19 miles from your start point. For this tour, we recommend departing from Naples Airport (Airport Code: NAP), which is approximately 32 miles from your end point in Sorrento.
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"I want to be the very best, like no one ever was. To catch them is my real test, to train them is my cause!" Okay, pop quiz: who first comes to mind when you hear those words? Okay, after him. No, not the guy with his eyes closed, either. Guess again, please. Still no? Okay, I'll give it to you, it's the girl. No, not the adorable electric yellow mouse, the girl! I'm talking about Misty, of course! Ash Ketchum's right-hand lady and proud leader of the Cerulean City Gym!
Misty is, without a doubt, one of the most popular characters in the entire Pokémon universe. Not only has she appeared in the video games and the popular television show, but Misty can also be found gracing the pages of popular Pokémon manga comic books. Despite all this, Misty still has something of a reputation for being Ash's sidekick. Well, guess what Pokémon fans: it's 2017 and it's time for that red-hat-wearing-goofball to get out of the way and finally let Misty take center stage! And while we may not yet have our own Misty game or Misty TV series, there's still tons to learn about the true heroine of the Pokémon franchise. So scroll on and stay out of the splash zone: this is 15 Crazy Things You Never Knew About Misty from Pokémon!
Any juicy Misty tidbits we missed? Drop a comment and let us know!
15 She's Younger Than You Think
One pretty bizarre thing about the world of Pokémon, other than the practice of beating wild animals into submission and trapping them in tiny magic balls, is how young Pokémon trainers are when they start out on their journeys. Ash begins his journey at the ago of 10, and believe it or not, Misty is no different. Yes, despite her sharp attitude and seemingly expert status on all things water Pokémon, Misty has, in actuality, only been on the planet for merely a decade. It seems pretty strange that parents have zero problem sending their kids out into the wild to fend for themselves before they've even hit puberty, but hey, I guess it's not really all that different from giving your kid a smartphone. Zing!
14 Ash And Misty FOREVER...But Only In Japan
This one's for you, Pokéshippers, a group of people I only recently found out existed and am now fascinated by! In the Japanese Pokémon anime, Misty's romantic feelings for her high pitched companion are written into the storyline. However, this was removed when the show was brought to America, and thus, changed to better suit an American audience. But that's okay, because if you want to read stories about Ash and Misty finally getting together, look no further than your Google search bar! There are tons of fanfictions about Ash and Misty ending years of "will they, won't they" by finally getting together. I'm currently working on one of my own, entitled "Gimme Some Lovin', PokéMama." It's not ready for public consumption yet, but you can DM me for the hot deets.
13 Misty Appears In Pokémon Manga...For Mature Audiences
Everyone remembers Misty's appearances in the Pokémon television show, but what many don't know is that she has also appeared in Pokémon manga, specifically a series entitled, The Electric Tale of Pikachu. Interestingly enough, this particular manga is actually one of the more controversial to ever be released. From Bulbapedia.com:
"This manga is perhaps the most controversial Pokémon manga ever published, due almost entirely to the fact that the original Japanese version of the manga series had a lot of sexual content, including women such as Misty, Jessie and the Sensational Sisters given oversized busts, often accompanied by skimpy clothing or swimwear."
Okay, and she's 10 years old, right? No, don't worry. In this particular manga, Misty is supposed to be 13 years old. Phew. For a minute, I was worried that was gonna get creepy. Oh wait, it gets creepier?
12 Misty's Done Some Risqué Photo Shoots
In addition to showing some pretty substantial skin in her manga appearances, Misty has the unique distinction of being the only Pokémon television character to appear nude on a Pokémon trading card. The card's image shows a naked Misty holding her Staryu. The card was edited when it was brought to North America to an image of Misty actually, you know, shedding tears.
Now, some fans of the series might say the choice to have Misty appear naked on a card was excessive and unnecessary, especially with the number of kids who play the game. But reading the description of what the card does tells you just how necessary the nudity is:
"Discard 1 of the other cards in your hand in order to search your deck for up to 2
Energy cards. Show those cards to your opponent, then put them into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward." (Bulbapedia)
Like I said, makes perfect sense.
11 Misty's Biggest Fear May Surprise You
Misty is a water Pokémon trainer, so it would stand to reason she's pretty comfortable around all water Pokémon, right? Wrong! Misty's greatest fear is actually a water Pokémon, specifically, Gyarados. Apparently, as a baby, Misty climbed into a Gyarados's mouth and was almost eaten alive (hard to imagine that having a long term effect on somebody's life, right?). Misty actually overcomes her fear of Gyarados in the episode Cerulean Blues, when she protects an unruly Gyarados by stepping in front of a poison sting attack meant for the watery giant. The Gyarados is so touched by Misty's bravery and selflessness, it decides to become docile and returns to its Poké Ball. So if Misty can get over her fear of Gyarados, I can definitely get over my fear of Jigglypuff, right? Hey, don't make fun of me. Jigglypuff are creepy.
10 Misty's American Voice Actor Is A Double Crosser
Ever hear Misty speaking and think, "hey, that sounds a lot like Jessie from Team Rocket?" Well, you're insane. They sound nothing alike. But they are voiced by the exact same actor, Rachael Lillis! Lillis voiced Misty for eight seasons of the American Pokémon television show, until voice actor Michele Knotz took over both roles. When you think about it, it kind of makes sense. Jessie is clearly the brains of Team Rocket, and Ash would probably be running around in a circle if not for Misty. Jessie's a sharp dresser, Misty rocks red suspenders better than most. Maybe the two of them should team up someday! Is there a fanfic about that yet? Don't tell me, I'm gonna just start working on it anyway. Prepare for trouble, indeed.
9 Misty Has Sisters!
As it turns out, Misty is actually the youngest in a family of four girls (Dad was seriously outnumbered). Her three older sisters, known together as The Sensational Sisters, separately go by Daisy, Violet, and Lily, which is a little bizarre, since it means Misty is the only child in the family not named after a flower. It's as if Scrooge McDuck had four nephews named Huey, Dewey, Louie, and Burt. Everybody still loves Burt just, you know, not as much (Burt sucks). While they were initially the leaders of the Cerulean Gym, after the sisters were defeated by Gary and two other Pokémon trainers from Pallet Town, they hung up their Poké balls and decided to try show business, specifically water ballet, instead. Maybe it's not so bad to be the Burt in the family.
8 Misty Doesn't Care For All Pokémon
You might think someone who has decided to devote their life to catching and training Pokémon would have a soft spot for all the little critters, even the ones she didn't choose to train herself. However, you'd be 100% wrong in that assumption. Misty is actually very picky when it comes to the Pokémon she'll allow herself to be acquainted with. First off, she despises all bug Pokémon, a fact we learned when Ash first showed her his Caterpie. Misty demanded he call the little guy back, despite the Caterpie's best intentions. In fact, Misty makes it a point to only befriend or train Pokémon she thinks are cute (with a few exceptions). This explains why Misty never intentionally added Psyduck to her stable of Pokémon. Personally, I'd love to train a Psyduck. Just think of the memes you could make!
7 Misty Really Puts Herself Into Her Fishing
Misty is a water Pokémon expert, so naturally, she's something of a fishing connoisseur. But when Misty casts her line into the water, she's not just throwing any old fishing lure out to sea, she's literally putting herself out there. That's right: Misty has a fishing lure that looks like her. While a few different iterations of the lure have been seen in different episodes of the TV show, all resemble Misty in some way or another, including her signature yellow shirt and unmistakable orange hair. Think about it: how many fishermen (or fisherwomen) do you know who just keep throwing out the same stale lures hoping for a bite? If I'm a fish, would I go for a stale old worm, or a comically oversized lure that resembles a preteen girl? I think the answer is clear here.
6 Misty Is A Trendsetter
Misty sets the tone in a lot of ways. She's Ash's first female companion, she runs her own gym, she's arguably the authority on the cutest water type Pokémon. One major way Misty sets the tone is by being the first main character on the television show to obtain a second generation Pokémon, a Togepi. While Ash is interested in having the Togepi for himself, it actually hatches in Misty's arms, and assumes she is its mother. And honestly, Misty is a way better parent for the Togepi than Ash. We know he's way too lenient from the way he lets his Pikachu just follow him around wherever he goes, just because he refuses to go into a Poké Ball. Misty's got the perfect blend of love and discipline to make a home for the new Togepi. And also to teach it to fight and take down other Pokémon for sport, blah blah blah, you know the deal.
5 She's Got More Credits Than Any Other Leading Lady
Without any shadow of a doubt, Ash Ketchum is the main character of the Pokémon TV series. Although, I suppose you could make an argument that actually Pikachu is the main character (call it a hunch but I'd imagine they sell a lot more Pikachu plush toys than Ash ones). But in terms of Ash's female companions, Misty stands alone. She has appeared in 280 episodes of the show, followed by Dawn with 200 episodes, May with 197, and Iris, who has appeared in a paltry 141 episodes (come on Iris, just quit, already). 280 episodes is no small feat, and I'd imagine many Pokémon fans weren't even aware Ash had other female companions throughout the series. I mean, I definitely was though. I knew about them. I'm saying, other people. Other people (not me) were probably pretty surprised.
4 Misty's The Real Winner Here
Piggybacking off the last topic, if you were to guess who in the first two seasons of the Pokémon anime wins the most Pokémon competitions, who would you guess? Brock? Please, everybody knows Rock-type Pokémon are all bark, no bite. Ash? Pretty sure a guy who wears a jacket no matter what the weather is outside isn't going to have the wherewithal to win a whole lot. No, it's Misty, of course!
In fact, throughout the series, Misty has won a number of competitions, including the Queen of the Princess Festival, Seaking Catching Day, and the Pokémon Balloon Race (with Ash and Brock). Seems like maybe Misty's letting Brock and Ash follow her around and not the other way around.
3 Misty's Not A Huge Vegetable Fan
We've already established that Misty doesn't care for bug type Pokémon, but what's even more interesting is Misty's other major dislike: veggies. Specifically, carrots and peppers. In the episode Ash Catches a Pokémon, Misty expresses her displeasure vocally, initially saying bugs are among "the three most disgusting things." When Ash presses her on the other two, she reveals they are "carrots, peppers, and bugs." Bugs I can understand, but what did a vegetable packed with essential nutrients ever do to Misty? Plus, how does somebody with orange hair not like carrots? That would be like people with blonde hair not liking Mountain Dew (they all do, trust me, I've checked)! I guess Misty's more of a meat and potatoes kinda gal.
2 Misty And Her Japanese Voice Actress Are Kindred Spirits
While American Pokémon television series fans might associate Misty with her English speaking voice, her Japanese counterpart, Mayumi Iizuka, actually has a unique connection to the character. Apparently, Misty is closer to her actual self that you might think. Iizuka previously stated in interviews that "during her audition the director asked her to act like herself, and in doing so she landed the role. As a result, she considers Misty to be the one character she has voiced who most represents herself."
And once you've heard Iizuka's speaking voice, it's not hard to see that the two are undeniably kindred spirits. Just watch this video of her speaking to her American fans. If you're not completely in love with her by the time she starts speaking in English, you have no heart. How do I watch a version of the cartoon where everyone speaks in English except Misty?
1 Misty's Not Afraid To Slap Someone
Misty is a woman who isn't afraid to stand up for herself, even if that means coming to physical blows. In fact, the first time she meets Ash, after fishing him out of a lake, the very first thing she does is slap him across the face! She's furious Ash has mistreated his Pikachu and doesn't hold back letting him know how she feels about it. This was edited out of the American version of the show (as so many things were) but when the camera cuts back to Misty from Ash, it's clear her hand has just slapped him in the face. It's actually a shame this was taken from the American version, as it instantly tells you so much about Misty's character: she's fiery, she's passionate, and she's not afraid to let loose when she sees someone doing wrong. What did the five fingers say to the face? M-I-S-T-Y!


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I only just realised how many days it had been since I posted here. I worked at the part-time job both Saturday and Sunday – do not underestimate how draining that can be – but the days on either side of the weekend have been filled with intoxicating promise. I'm creating more art, and this time my aim is to sell a bit of it.
More details in the coming week, but I've made a deal with myself that if I find my brain struggling to write, I'll switch gears and create art; if I struggle with art, I'll write. This gives me wiggle room and I feel much less trapped by what my brain is doing. Art was always my first love, and it feels good to allow myself the time to do it without feeling the guilt of I should be writing.
I've created an Etsy shop, but it doesn't have any product in it just yet. Soon though, you'll be able to browse my prints, illustrations, and photography for sale. I'm really enjoying this and I hope you will like what you see. Proper links and and catalogue previews to come. Don't touch that dial, as they say.
In other news, we've been struggling a little (OK, a lot) with the San Francisco/England time zone thing. Neil's job had morphed into a soul-destroying schedule of San Francisco-time meetings, emails, and tasks whilst still living (living may not be the right word, honestly) on UK time. It finally hit critical and we went into a tailspin. Fortunately, there's been some progress and positive communication about it and the San Francisco team is going to work a little harder at respecting the time difference when scheduling things. We're not living a normal routine yet, but it's getting there. Neil was 'done' with work at around 7pm last evening and we had dinner and a rented movie. Sounds normal enough, but for us, just a simple dinner and a movie without the worry of meetings at 7, 10, or even 11pm, emails, tasks, and phone calls was a freedom we haven't experienced in months. We are creeping closer to a normal life, and that feels pretty good.
Also, I'm due to pick up my first roll of pinhole camera photos today! I took it to the camera place on our High Street and they understood exactly what I was trying to do. For the tiny extra price of 99p, the shop would hand assess the processing to make sure my square exposures would end up not getting chopped between shots on the 35mm film. I'm so excited to see the results! I'll post something to flickr, likely later today.
Just a little note before I dive into art or writing for the day: we're about to move this blog to a new server and so if there are any glitches for the next day or so, that's likely the culprit. Normal service should resume shortly. 🙂
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Echo Boomers are the largest US generation since the Baby Boomers (80 million) with birth dates from 1982 to 1995 (dates not clearly defined).They are a group plagued, like the Baby Boomers, with a lack of job opportunities and a society that is changing rapidly. They have observed the bubble burst and are very cautious about purchasing a home.
The Echo Boomers tend to buy smaller homes, on smaller lots and closer to work. Most of them have high education loans to pay back. They prefer urban and diverse neighborhoods. They want their homes to have good social space in family-friendly and dynamic neighborhoods. Their commute time is of utmost importance.
My son is an Echo Boomer born in January of 1982. He pretty much fits this description. He lives with his wife in a 1 bedroom condo in NYC, he really doesn't like to drive and from high school forward told us he was living in an urban area. His wife lives within minutes of her job. They live 3 doors down from Central Park and it is definitely a family-friendly neighborhood.
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After upgrading my video card and CPU, my PC tends to crash after about 10/15 minutes of use. It just freezes and won't do anything until I restart. First thing I did was perform a memtest and found that the problem is not from the memory. So I'm thinking its power supply related? Now I have a 620W PSU and was under the impression that it would be enough. I can't try taking out the graphics card as I don't have an on board VGA port and the computer won't even POST without the card. But the card is brand new so I should hope its not card related.. Any advice would be appreciated.
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4Ghz
Graphics: Geforce GT 430
PSU: Standard 620W ATX Power supply.
" PSU: Standard 620W ATX Power supply." You need to supply the full model or all the specs for that PSU.
The 430 seems to only draw about 4Amps (49W) from the 12V rail so most any PSU should work.
Did you remove the old graphics drivers before installing the 430?
No I didn't remove them as I intended to format anyway. The PC is even crashing during the Windows installation and I've tried changing disks.. as for Power supply, the exact model name is Enermax Liberty ELT620AWT
Check your CPU temp in the BIOS.
its fine, about 40 celsius
Newegg has that PSU deactivated but there are a couple of hundred review there. Many have had issues with it. In addition to checking the temperatures I suggest you also monitor the voltages. Some reviews indicate there were issues with power stability. You can monitor both using CPUID or speedfan. Get CPUID at the link below.
i don't understand, I've had this PSU for 4 years with no problem, and only when i upgraded the CPU and graphics did problems start to occur.. could it be anything else?
Of course it could be something else. I am not suggesting that it is the PSU. It is a simple and no cost method to identify or eliminate the PSU as the cause.
Is there a 12V power connector on that new graphics card? If so, is it connected?
Make sure the new card is fully seated too. You do unplug the AC cord before messing around in there, don't you?
"After upgrading my video card "
"I don't have an on board VGA port and the computer won't even POST without the card."
can you reinstall the old card to see if the problem continues?
the problem is the old card is totally dead..
Did the old card go out with a bang or just die? Are you monitoring the voltages, as I suggested?
the old card just died. what should I be looking for in the voltages?
Edit: I read that the voltage for my CPU should be between 0.85 and 1.5v, it was currently set to "Auto" at 1.28v so I upped that to 1.35v to see if it helps
What you look for are deviations from the specs. 12V, 5V, 3.3V should all be within +-5% of those values. I would recommend you leave the CPU voltage set to auto. 1.28V is within specs.
You should monitor the voltages and temperatures in real time using a utility like CPUID that can run in the tray. Idle and load values can be different.


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There are many products available all over the world today that offers the promise of increased sex appeal to the opposite sex. Though these products are different in terms of solution, from perfumes and colognes, in order to salves and lotions, these products came from one kind of substance which had been widely known for its use as an aphrodisiac. This is pheromone, such as the popular pheromone cologne.
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Today has been heaven in Southern CA. Irene, Jacki, and I are collaging up a storm. Irene has the greatest new toy. She can print directly from her phone to a wireless device. The photos are 2 x 3 inches and have. A sticky backing. Of course I want one but since I do not have a smartphone I am out of luck unless I can use my IPad. Have to find out if that will work.
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A falsetto that combines the singsong lover's rock appeal of a carnival crooner like Rupee with the deeper emotional catch of Bob Marley or Sizzla, Collie's voice sits with equal comfort over the jump-up pace of ragga-soca, 4/4 hip-hop beats or an achingly slow one drop. Most strikingly on tunes like "My Everything" he finds both the drive of dancehall and the bluesy edge of roots in a frenetic polyrhythm built around the Latin horns of David Bowie's "Let's Dance," an up-tempo track that could be just as home in a Trinidad carnival as a UK discothèque. "Some tunes I create are just to show that I could do anything I put my mind to," he explains "to show the versatility of my style." For many artists such versatility can be a curse and only a select few can maintain a distinctive voice when so many styles come so easy. But on tracks like "Moving On," the layers of competing influences seem less like contradictions and more like necessary stages in the development of a larger persona, something like the succession of roles from pimp, to preacher, to something like a revolutionary that formed Malcolm X. Instead of pulling the song apart, the warring elements are all somehow essential to a larger vision reflected in his lyrics: "Feel like me cyan move an' trap in a cage / still searchin' for the words to put 'pon the page…" It's that discovery of timeless roots even within the sweatiest dancehall track that marks the culmination of Collie's growth.
"Nowadays when I go to put on a CD, its old tune: Alton Ellis, The Meditations, The Heptones, Skatalites, Jacob Miller, Eric Monty Morris; love the rockers music. From that I start to teach myself some of the history of this music, that's where I started to come a little more versatile with the singin'…the foundation just straight reality, yunno. I like dancehall, but de foundation and conscious tune really what me love."
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Season 1, Episode 8
"I miss you," Lawrence says over the phone to Issa toward the end of this week's episode. This statement suggests that maybe Lawrence isn't all that interested in the single life his friends introduce him to, full of easy sex, nights at gaudy strip clubs and a startling lack of empathy for the black women they take on as romantic partners. His phone call provides enough of a glimmer of hope to prompt Issa to leave Kelli's birthday trip and travel home in the middle of the night. But their phone call proves to be more of a wistful goodbye than anything else, proving once again that, for all its comedic trappings, "Insecure" is far more brutal than it originally appeared.
Written by Issa Rae and directed by Melina Matsoukas, the Season 1 finale traffics in a level of heartbreak and raw honesty I didn't think the show was capable of. It's a stunning half-hour of television that truly got under my skin. Much of the finale takes a discerning look at the mistakes Molly and Issa have made, offering neither of them the "happily ever after" they yearn for. But under the surface, the episode suggests some uncomfortable truths about the narrow spaces black women are forced to inhabit by many of the people they consider allies.
"They don't make black women like they used to," says one of Lawrence's friends as they sit beneath the neon lights of a strip club, entranced by the parade of flesh around them. "My grandma was a rider. She didn't leave because she wasn't happy." Chad echoes the sentiment as he casually discusses how his grandfather had an entire second family but his grandmother stayed until the very end. The hypocrisy of their statements seems completely lost on them. It cuts deeply hearing them demean black women for having standards — what amounts to expecting the bare minimum. It's even worse when Lawrence agrees, considering he told Chad that he had gotten his life together for Issa.
After Lawrence reaches out to Issa, she and Molly drive several hours back to Los Angeles. Seeing Lawrence's keys on the counter brings a smile to Issa's face. But they prove to be a bad omen. When she walks into their bedroom, his belongings are gone except for one: a blue Best Buy T-shirt positioned carefully in the closet. At this point the soundtrack cuts off, leaving us with the aching silence of the apartment and with Issa's face in shock.
That shirt and what it signifies was all the conversation Lawrence had in mind, suggesting that he's leaving both Issa and the man he used to be behind. One of the last images we're left with is that of Lawrence having sex with Tasha, the bank teller whose flirtations held for him the promise of a woman who would be unquestioning in her support.
Lawrence's deep dive into the single life isn't unsurprising. It's clear he's trying to divorce himself from the kind, empathetic man he used be. The finale is beautifully shot, well acted and leaves us with more questions than answers. But the scenes with Lawrence make me wonder: Who is the show targeting? Given the way it seems to adopt the tired convention whereby a woman is punished more for her indiscretions than a man, it's the kind of ending that seems calibrated for male approval.
Kelli's birthday celebrations also suggest that Issa not only needs to rethink her romantic life but the people she considers friends. Molly, of course, is a mess. She decides to sleep with a guy who can't be a day over 21. She makes snide comments toward Issa. She's acting wild and playing it off, as though she's a new woman.
But Tiffany and Kelli see things differently. "So, new Molly sabotages her life on purpose," Tiffany says with barely contained glee, reminding us just how terrible she is. Kelli and Tiffany seem to take pleasure in criticizing Molly's life choices and lack any sort of empathy. When Issa calls out Kelli's immaturity and Tiffany's codependency, it's richly deserved. It also helps mend Issa's friendship with Molly.
That's the friendship Issa will be leaning on as she tries to piece together a future without Lawrence. With her career booming and her love life in tatters, "Insecure" places Issa in a position that's familiar for black women on television. Whether the series subverts our expectations will demonstrate whether it has empathy for flawed black women like her, even when the world around her does not.
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• Even though the finale is hard to watch at times, "Insecure" hasn't forgotten its roots as a comedy. "Why are you looking at me like you're Stacy Dash and I just told you you're black" is one of the funniest lines of the series thus far.
• "Insecure" excels at depicting intimacy and sex. The scene between Lawrence and Tasha rivals the heat of when Issa slept with Daniel.
• Melina Matsoukas once again does a stellar job directing. Her framing and the performances she elicits demonstrate a skill that makes me curious about what she's capable of doing with a larger canvas.
• "You were right about me," Molly says to Issa. "I don't want to be who y'all think I am." Molly's owning up to her faults and driving Issa home goes a long way toward redeeming her character.
• Getting back together would feel dishonest for Issa and Lawrence, given everything that happened. But the ending feels harsh in ways I'm torn about. Even though I don't think the series condones anything Lawrence's friends say, neither does the ending provide a counterpoint.


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February 14th 1929, Chicago, Illinois.
St. Valentine's Day 1929, grey skies, bitterly cold, snow, just a normal winter's day in Chicago. A day when the course of organised crime in the city was about to take a radical turn. 1929 was seeing the beginning of the end of the Jazz Age.
The rise of Al Capone was complete, but in so rising to the top enemies lurked in the shadows. Chief protagonist was George 'Bugs' Moran, an Irish-American mob Boss of the North Side gang which controlled brothels, casinos and the movement of illegal booze.
Although no one has ever actually identified the exact perpetrators, Capone is widely believed to be the root source of the decision to get Moran and his closest lieutenants. An apartment had been rented across the street from 2122 North Clark Street, a nondescript garage in a quiet residential neighbourhood.
The garage was rented by George Moran and his gang for repairs and storage and was a large space with little light and on the morning of February 14th, seven men arrived and went inside. Watching from the apartment the executioners believed that Moran was amongst them, he was not. They were all, bar one the mechanic John May, dressed well, suits, ties, tie-pins, smart shoes, coats and hats, one even wore a carnation.
A Cadillac pulled up outside, four men got out, apparently 'police officers' and went inside. They ordered the Moran gang to line up facing the wall and then signalled to two other plain clothed men from the car to come in.
The massacre left all bar one dead, but he died hours later. The brutality and ferociousness of the attack was widely reported and photographs from inside the garage seen around the country.
Up to this point two things had been accepted in American society. Prohibition was an inconvenience, but people had found ways around it via the speakeasy and bootleggers. Al Capone was a known criminal but had been tolerated due to his role in bootlegging illegal liquor.
The ground swell of opinion now changed because of the massacre, leading to Capone becoming 'Public Enemy No. 1' and the beginning of the end of Prohibition.
The Roaring Twenties up to 1929 were to change into the Great Depression of the 1930s. The rise of organised crime during Prohibition was to now see a steady increase in reach of the Mafia that would culminate in the 1960s.
There was only one survivor of America's most infamous and unsolved crime, a dog named Highball who was the mechanic John May's dog.
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Nothing sucks more than driving a car with a faulty gauge of some description… Let's be honest, If anything in the cockpit is off it's an annoyance and can add some stress to driving said chariot.
For me it was my fuel gauge, and the fault being the fuel sender unit. As you can see in the comparison shot, the old one shows fatigue… I managed to source one from a low km example at the wreckers that looked as though it hadn't sat dry long – This doesn't do a sender much good!
Now, in regards to the installation it's a 2 minute job on an AE95 Wagon.
Peeling the rear left boot carpet back about 30cm will give you enough working space to get to the wiring connector and phillips heads for the cap and then also underneath for the sender itself.
You should be gentle when removing/replacing the unit into the tank as they are quite a sensitive piece of equipment and you don't want to go bending things where they weren't meant to be!
Be clever and place the screws away from the opening to the fuel tank too… I place mine well away so there is no chance I could feed them anywhere they shouldn't go! The install is as easy as the disassembly process being the reverse… obviously…. All you need to do after is give the sender the chance to float up and give an accurate fuel reading to the gauge… you should note how much fuel was in it ( apparently anyway ) before you do this to ensure you aren't still getting a false gauge reading … if you don't have a reading at all or alternatively you have a full tank the whole time ( I did ) you will know you have fixed the issue pretty quickly!
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In my mind there are six main attractions for the modern informed teenager:
- Sport & Study Balance
- International Networking
- Elevated Status
- Hugely Diverse Course Offerings
- Travel Experience
- Employability- the BIG Picture
Where else in the world can a student study full time whilst pursuing their sport at their chosen level? The answer is: Only in America. The beauty of this is that the system caters for those wanting to launch a professional career or for those wanting to enjoy the experience and utilise their universally recognised degree. The system is designed to be in sync with each other i.e the academic staff are aware of the athlete's competition schedule as much as the college coaches are aware of an athlete's grades and academic progress. In most cases, the academic and athletic demands provide a welcome diversion from the other, enabling student-athletes to excel both in the classroom and on the sporting field.
The majority of colleges in the US are diversifying by increasing international student enrolments. This equates to more opportunities; it also means that not only are teenagers that are moving to the US for their college experience being made to feel welcome, it also means they are rubbing shoulders with other international students who are in the same position. There's never been a better time to study abroad in the USA.
Such is the engrained culture of college sports in the American psyche that a student-athlete (that is, a sportsperson representing their University whilst enrolled full time) gains a standing in the US community which commands instant respect and intrigue. This opens doors for the individual and invites opportunities that otherwise may not exist. Picture an employer sifting through a pile of job applications; all applications being otherwise equal, the international student-athlete application stands out. Why? The employer will be considering the time management, resilience, intelligence and maturity it took for this degree to be attained as an international student- athlete.
With over 4500 Colleges in the USA, competition is hot for enrolments. So, to offer a point of difference more colleges are offering something for everyone. The demand for diverse course offerings from within each institution means that the US has more diversity of undergraduate and graduate programs than anywhere else in the world. Better still, the US college system allows for delayed major declaration, taking the pressure off to make a hurried decision about a course of study. For modern teens with the world at their feet, an opportunity to study whatever they choose awaits them in the US college system.
Recently one of our returned US college graduates filled out a questionnaire to summarise his college journey. He listed 'the travel experience' as his number one benefit to him from his four years abroad. He then sent a picture of a map with pins inserted into the various US states that he had travelled to in that time. There were 41 states that were pinned, 35 of which were as part of his team travel to compete for his University. The fact that this travel plus accommodation and food expenses was all covered in his scholarship astounded him.
For those wanting to travel in their youth, what better way to do this and have it paid for?
Armed with their 'elevated status' (see # 3 in this blog) thousands of international students are taking up the US Government's offer of a one year working visa after graduation from US colleges. Imagine returning to your home country aged 22 having graduated with the degree of a lifetime having lived in another country, travelling at no expense across North America playing the sport that you love, equipped with a year of international work experience!! Your employability is off the charts. The US college pathway allows students to become 'pile toppers' i.e. going straight to the top of the pile of applicants without your international experience and all the added benefits that come with that; confidence, reliability, time management skills, leadership, communication skills and more..
No wonder they say that the US is the land of opportunity!


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Remember Melissa Click? That leftist, SJW teacher who intimidated student reporters at Mizzou (read "Professor Violates Students Rights at Mizzou")? The one who demanded "some muscle" to kick the documentarians out of the Mizzou "safe space" (read "Leftist Mizzou Professor Officially Charged with Assault")? Yes, that Melissa Glick. I know, I can hear your blood pressure rising.
Well get your Enya tapes ready, because after the latest video, you'll need to bring that diastolic down a few (dozen) points.
According to The Missourian.
"… body camera footage in which Click steps in between a police officer and MU graduate student and activist Jonathan Butler. In the video, Click tells the police officers to "get your hands off the children" and later curses at an officer who grabbed her shoulder. A video of the interaction was published Saturday after the Missourian obtained it through an open records request.
It's hard to decipher exactly what she says, and no one has a transcript yet. But I definitely hear a few phrases.
"Get your hands off the children…"
"*after apparently getting between an officer and an adult college student* You need to back up! There are kids in the road just like *uninteligible* black children!"
When the officer very gently touches her shoulder she can clearly be seeing growling obscenities, though they are indecipherable at this time. She can also be seen locking arms with the Mizzou protestors, yelling unintelligibly at the officers and generally displaying an attitude of an unpleasant, feminist demeanor. Well, one does.
A couple of things.
1. lol at calling these fully grown, legal-to-drink, professional protesting college students "children."
But that's par for the course for leftists. When they know they're wrong, they need to claim victim status. Fast! That's why they invent terms like "white privilege" or "mansplaining" to simply stop any debate before it begins (read "Australian Feminist Senator Gets Shut Down for Accusing Opposition of "Mansplaining" here). It's a lot harder to sell "rich college students with no legal standing, disrupt a homecoming parade" to the press than "OMG BLACK CHILDREN BULLIED BY COPS!"
2. Both BlackLivesMatter and the anti-authoritarian right have agreed that body-cams for police officers are probably a good thing. Increasing transparency is generally a good idea when dealing with law enforcement. Well, here we have it. And guess what? It proves what we've already known to often be the case. It shows that these punks (and their enabling professors) are in the wrong, and that here (as in many cases), the officers were trying to peaceably do their job. This was a homecoming parade. Cars were driving down the road. These protestors were illegally blocking the road. The officers in a very non-violent way, ensured that the road was cleared. The story that leftists and Melissa Glick wanted to run with, was that of police brutality. Instead, we see the truth.
The truth. Conservatives see the truth revealed and are happy. Leftists see this body-cam footage and think…
3. This is actually pretty typical of college professors. I can name you at least four that I had (off the top of my head) who behaved almost identically to Melissa Click. The disdain for dissenting opinions, the deeply rooted hatred for freedom of speech and yes, that same shrill, obnoxious, feminist tone. As a matter of fact, as I write this, Melissa Click has only been suspended, but not fired from her position. Why? Because in the land of academia, this mindset and behavior is more often than not, tolerated. That same tolerance is not extended to right-leaning professors who may challenge their SJW students viewpoints however. See, Mizzou and Melissa Click are indicative of a systemic problem in the United States. A cancerous growth on the body of higher education that needs to be removed, before it destroys the minds of generations to come.
The good news? SJW leftism is imploding under it's own weight. You can only have so many classes competing for "ultimate victim" status before it happens. Learn more below.


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Learning about water chemistry is often avoided by most aquarium owners, but by knowing just the basics of water chemistry, you can greatly improve your success in rearing healthy fish.
Most aquarium owners are aware that the quality of water has a direct impact on the health of their fish. But many aquarium owners do not understand the basic internal chemistry of their fish's water, nor do they understand how to correctly or safely adjust it. Until the basics of water chemistry are mastered and some common water maintenance techniques are learned, it will be difficult to maintain a healthy and safe environment for the fish in your tank.
There are entire books written on the specifics of water chemistry, and I encourage all aquarium owners to learn as much as possible about this subject. The water quality is by far the single most important factor in the health of your fish, and the more you know, the better job you will do. This article provides a brief overview that is just the bare minimum that aquarium owners should know and understand.
Every aquarium owner has heard of pH, but many do not understand the importance of controlling it. pH is the measure of acidity or alkalinity in the water. The pH scale is from 1 to 14. A pH of 7 is neutral, which basically means the water is not acid or alkaline. As the scale goes down, for example 6, the water becomes more acidic. As the pH goes up, for example 8, the water gets more alkaline. One very important part of the pH scale that most people do not understand is that it is a logarithmic scale. What this means is that the pH changes at a tenfold level between each number. For example, a pH of 5 is 10 times more acidic than a pH of 6, and a ph of 4 is 100 times more acidic than a ph of 6. So if your fish are supposed to be at a pH of 7, and the water level is 8, they are in water that is 10 times more alkaline than what they should be. If the pH is 9, then they are in water that is 100 times more alkaline than what they need. So it is easy to see why even a small change in required pH is stressful and potentially fatal to fish.
These examples really emphasize the importance in matching your fish closely to the expected pH level of your water and then closely monitoring the pH. Putting a fish that requires a pH of 8 with a fish that requires a pH of 6 is just not a good idea because one or both will be at a very unacceptable level of pH and will be under a great deal of stress.
There are several different ways to influence your water's pH. There are chemical additives that can be added directly to the water that will either raise or lower the pH. More natural agents can be used to alter water pH as well. Peat in the tank or filter will acidify the water. Mineral salts like calcium that are found in limestone or in some shells will cause an increase in alkalinity and pH. There is one important consideration in altering the pH of water and that relates to the mineral content (hardness) of the water. See the section below for a complete description. Remember that fish are very sensitive to changes in pH, and rapid changes in pH can cause extreme stress and death. Fish should not be exposed to a change in pH greater than 0.3 in a 24-hour period.
While not considered chemistry, water temperature needs to be mentioned. Fish are cold blooded, which means they cannot raise or lower their body temperature and their body temperature will be the same as the water around them. If a fish is kept outside of their normal temperature range they will become stressed and become diseased or die. The majority of fish are tropical, which means they come from temperate climates with water temperatures around 75°F. Even cold water species such as goldfish cannot handle very cold water or sudden changes in temperature. Know your species of fish and their temperature requirements.


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I'm trying to create multiple Google accounts
Here's my setup:
I use Firefox with the FoxyProxy plugin and a bunch of IP's.
I use the Firefox Random Agent Spoofer plugin, with the following settings:
Random browser profile:
(I can only post 2 images, so the last one is here: i.stack.imgur.com/miGH2.png)
After each account creation attempt I do the following:
- Close down FireFox
- Run CCleaner and clear:
- DNS cache
- Temporary files
- All Firefox data
- Adobe Flash player data
Open up Firefox again, change proxy through FoxyProxy
The Random Agent Spoofer plugin automatically assigns me a new browser profile.
However; every time I attempt to create a new Google account I get asked to verify my phone number after which the number is denied.
It is very obvious that Google somehow are tracking me between each session as I am entirely certain that neither the proxies nor the phone numbers are the problem.
So I guess my question is: How are Google tracking me and what am I doing wrong


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All wintertime long, you enjoy the cozy days regarding summer, focusing on how much you may enjoy proceeding pleasure driving and piste riding minus the discomfort regarding freezing temperature ranges. Now in which summer will be here, you could be wondering what in the world you're thinking because the sweat drips directly into eyes along with your horse hasn't seemed a lot more irritated or perhaps lethargic.
Your piste and satisfaction rides regarding summer may be made a lot more safe and more comfortable with the appropriate horse riding apparel, horse riding equipment as well as the proper hydration. When you and the horse perspire, you drop critical numbers of water your bodies must function and also stay great. Providing the horse and also yourself together with significant boosts in refreshing, cool h2o is step one to creating your summer season pleasure voyages safer plus more enjoyable.
A Well Maintained Horse Can be a Happy Moose
Your horse will probably be far a lot more responsive and also manageable on your own summer piste and satisfaction rides if she or he is healthful, hydrated and also wearing the correct horse driving equipment. Salt can be a critical part of summer well being, as it gives you and the horse to hang on to the maximum amount of water as you can. Be sure that your moose has usage of a mineralized salt lick and a lot of fresh, cool water whenever feasible. Excessive perspiration, in horses along with people, may result in a serious loss in fluids and also electrolytes, any potentially lethal situation.
The appropriate horse driving equipment will be equally crucial. During the summertime months, you should use the particular lightest saddle possible plus a saddle umbrella or saddle pad in which prevents chaffing because it wicks apart moisture. Furthermore, you would want to keep the other horse riding equipment with a minimum. If an item of horse driving equipment just isn't necessary in your safety or perhaps the management of one's horse abandon it inside the tack area. Your horse has to sweat to keep cool. A lot of equipment can restrict this normal process, resulting in a overheated animal which will be less cooperative with best and vulnerable to hypothermia inside the worst-case circumstance.
Your Brain Isn't The thing You Must Keep Great When Driving In Summer season
Everyone knows a cool head is important when driving horses. Being the particular panicky creatures they are, horses usually overreact and also put by themselves and their particular riders at an increased risk as their particular flight response gets control of. To allow you to stay great, calm and also collected, you should wear horse riding apparel that lets you be bodily comfortable although maintaining good experience of your horse through the hot summer season.
Luckily, there are numerous fabrics that benefit from modern engineering to wick apart moisture while enabling you to maintain good experience of your moose. The celebrities of summer horse riding apparel are usually cotton and also bamboo. These kinds of materials are usually naturally breathable, this means they help your skin layer stay great as the sweat evaporates. Both fabrics are often manufactured with the addition of Lycra or perhaps spandex to offer the ease and comfort and flexibility you should move openly while maintaining experience of your moose. Avoid the particular temptation to be able to wear one thing light and also baggy kind home while over a trail or perhaps pleasure journey. They is not going to protect an individual from chaffing and they could be potentially hazardous, especially from a piste ride.
Cotton could be the traditional fabric of choice for summer season riding. Light and breathable, it assists your own body's efforts with staying great. There are usually many outstanding choices regarding summer horse riding clothes available today. You should buy the ultra-light Mild Cotton Knee Patch Breeches, Natural cotton Schoolers, that may serve being a liner through the winter weeks, Ribb Total Seat Breeches or perhaps Aerocool Total Seat Breeches, that wick apart moisture extremely rapidly to help keep you dried up and secure.
Bamboo will be another material that produces the best summer horse riding apparel. Lasting, strong and also comfortable, bamboo horse riding apparel is wonderful for you and best for the world. This effortlessly renewable useful resource provides every one of the comfort and also breathability you will need for any safe and also comfortable summer season trail or perhaps pleasure journey. Some varieties of bamboo horse riding apparel integrate TechnoWeave, including Lycra to get a snug, but breathable suit. Wearing the correct summer horse riding apparel goes a considerable ways to allow you to stay great and secure… and retain drinking in which water!
By wearing the correct summer horse riding clothes, while using the correct horse riding equipment and also staying hydrated, you along with your horse can easily enjoy much time of summer season trail and also pleasure driving without getting yourselves vulnerable to heat cerebrovascular accident or hypothermia.


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Flexing that creative muscle is something the designers belonging to the International Interior Design Association do daily — after all, creating spaces that reflect a company or homeowner's personal style (and often budget) requires a fair amount of inspiration.
So it's little wonder that when the Dallas City Center council began crafting its fundraising effort for Dwell with Dignity that the biggest component would be a celebration of creativity.
And the organization's fourth bi-annual Lavish, which will be held at 6 p.m. on May 11 at the 2616 Commerce Events Center, is just that. (more…)


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Similar to an Initial Public Offering (IPO) or even VC funding, an Initial Coin Offer (ICO) or "token sales" is essentially a new way for blockchain companies raise funds for the technical development of a new cryptocurrency. ICOs have become increasingly popular over the last few years, thanks of a number of factors including the convergence of technology, clever investors, new wealth and a growing number of crypto-investors investing in cryptocurrencies and other blockchain-related projects. Since 2013, blockchain companies have raised more than $270 million in ICOs, excluding the $150 million raised by the DAO scandal. This is according to data from Smith + Crown, a blockchain research, data and consulting group. Moreover, the venture capitalists have invested nearly $2 billion in blockchain projects during the same period.
How Investment Bankers are Getting Involved in Cryptocurrency
A blockchain company creates a new digital token on a protocol such as Openledger, Ethereum or Counterparty and assigns the crypto an arbitrary value. The creators then assign the token an arbitrary value at the early-stage and then the early supporters of the project determine the value of the token based on market forces of supply and demand. To invest in an ICO, an investor has to purchase the digital tokens using an existing cyptocurrency such as Ether or Bitcoin. Investors normally trade digital tokens on cryptocurrency exchanges in order to create liquidity.
Benefits of Investing in ICOs
Some of the reasons why ICOs have become increasingly attractive to investment bankers include:
Huge profit potential — ICOs have a huge profit potential. For instance, in 2016, the early supporters of NEM and Monero cryptocurrencies saw their investments grow by as much as 2000 within a relatively short period. Similarly, the supporters of Ether, the digital currency used for the Ethereum protocol, doubled their investments in just three days. Investment bankers have noted the huge profit potential presented by ICOs and are increasingly investing in ICOs in order to get a piece of the pie.
Liquidity of cryptocurrencies — Since cryptocurrency investments offer liquidity, they allow investors to realize profits faster and more importantly, pull out profits easily. All an investor has to do is to convert a digital token into an existing cryptocurrency and then convert the cryptocurrency into fiat currency via an online service such as Coinbase.
Ability to Monetize the underlying protocol directly – Digital tokens allow the creators of a blockchain protocol to monetize the protocol directly by reserving a portion of new digital tokens for early adopters and early investors, as well as themselves. This group of early investors can use their tokens to support the applications of the crypto after it launches and attains some level of success. This means that the value of a digital token does not lie in its application but on the shared protocol layer in a blockchain project. Still, the applications built on the underlying blockchain protocol are useful in attracting attention to the protocol. However, as the price of a cryptocurrency increases, the market capitalization of its protocol grows faster than any application. This aspect of ICOs appeals to investment bankers.
Investment bankers are increasingly investing in initial coin offerings (ICOs) due to various reasons including the ability to monetize the underlying protocol directly, Blockchain Capital's Brock Pierce explains to Bitcoinsit readers the benefits and drabacks of both. Liquidity of cryptocurrencies and the huge profit potential of ICOs. To invest in ICOs, investment bankers typically have to buy a new digital token from a blockchain company. The future of Coin Offerings are going to be huge and this is just the tip of the iceberg.