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Ever since I was in elementary, I always came home with something scribbled across my wrist. May it be a list of homework that needed to be accomplished the next day, a short quote that stuck to me during one of my classes, or some random cute cartoon character that I made my seat mate draw.
I put these marks on my skin because I wanted to be reminded of something, and these random marks always got me through the day. Until recently, I made a certain reminder embedded on my skin quite permanently.
The idea of having a tattoo always fascinated me. Most people would fret over the meaning of their own chosen symbols, but I was more fixated on the concept of having a tattoo per se.
If you think about it, it's an eternal reminder of how reality is. Its presence and permanence embody the everyday reality of judgement. It is inevitable that there are prejudices about sporting a tattoo – for some, it helps them determine your character as a person.
How many times have people branded tattooed individuals as drug addicts, criminals, and any other perilous labels out there? I sure heard this remark more than a couple of times from my family. On the other side of the scale, however, there are those who appreciate the art and the beauty of having a tattoo. There is awe that celebrates the bravery and art of getting one.
Either way, people will always have their two cents about it. But only you would truly know and fully understand what it symbolizes, and only you would accept all the crooked lines and tiny imperfections it permanently has. Only you will come into terms with yourself.
I think that is what my tattoo, in a very general sense, represents. It's what I have decided to be reminded of every time I get the chance to look at it – to accept judgement as a part of reality, and the acceptance of my very own individuality.
It may be selfish to say that it's a celebration of my own self, of who I am, and of who I want to be. But then again, this selfishness is justified by the fact that this symbol is imprinted on my flesh. It is a part of me.
I chose a paper crane as my first tattoo. It was inspired by the story that I loved since I was in third grade – the story of Sadako, a young Japanese athletic girl from Hiroshima who was diagnosed with leukemia. Her illness was one of the painful reminders of the atomic bomb.
A friend told her of a legend which states that if one is able to fold a thousand paper cranes, he is to be granted one wish. Sadako was able to make at least hundreds of the smallest paper cranes despite the shortage of paper during that time. She crafted paper cranes from the wrappers of gifts and food, receipts, and other hospital paper works.
She didn't reach that one thousand mark, but her story of persistence, hope, and peace reached more than a million hearts, including mine.
I chose a paper crane to tell myself that I am 999 cranes short of having my wish granted by the gods. But that shouldn't stop me from achieving the things I've laid out for myself.
I have one paper crane, and it reminds me to have enough persistence and hope to make my own wishes come true.
They say every little thing we come across life is put into place to tell a story, and I continue to choose those that will help tell mine.


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On April 22, North Caspian Operating Company N.V. (NCOC), the Operator of the North Caspian Sea Project held ISO Certification Award Ceremony to 17 local companies (ISO9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 22000). All of them successfully passed the training conducted by Quality Management Centre (QMC LLP) and were certified by Rina Services SpA Kazakhstan. Training and certification costs were covered by NCOC as part of its special long-term Local Vendor Development program.
- Key objectives of the Program include promotion of sustainable development of local companies in accordance with international standards and professional development of local manpower. Development of local content in oil and gas projects is the most important part of NCOC activity, - said DaurbekUtezhanov, NCOC Local Content Manager during the ceremony.- NCOC conducts an extensive work to supportthe growth of local vendorpotentials. The Company gives preference to local companies over foreign contractors provided that they meet criteria specified in the Production Sharing Agreement in respect of the North Caspian Sea and suggest competitive goods and services.
Implementation of ISO standards will allow, first, to improve performance and increase profitability of local companies; second, to ensure provision of comprehensive and good quality tender documents, thereby increasing the chances of companies for contract award; and, third, to ensure invaluable support during contract execution and timely delivery within the budget consistent with all technical criteria and quality requirements to full satisfaction of own customers.
Therefore, NCOC is interested in the growth of potential of local companies. ISO certificates will allow expanding the geography of their services worldwide.
This was also acknowledged by the management of local companies that have received ISO certificates.
- OHSAS 18001 is an international standard for occupational health and safety, which considerably increases the competitiveness of our company on the market, - said FedorNikolov, Deputy Director of Novus Sealing Caspian, amanufacturer of sealing materials for oil and gas industry. - We work with major local companies, and have long-standing partnership with NCOC. Today, thanks to support of NCOC covering the costs for training for our employees, we are certified to such a high standard. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000 and OHSAS 18001 certificates were awarded to the following plants and companies: Petropavlovsk Pipe Plant, Georgiyevsk pumping equipment plant, multi-field equipment plant, Kazelektromash LLP and others.
Since 2007 the Operator of the North Caspian Sea project has been arranging Craft Skills Training under the Improvement Program. To date, over 180 trainings were arranged and attended by nearly 2,300 employees from over 40 local companies. More than 180 local companies participated in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 50001 certification programs. From 2006 to 2015 NCOC has conducted workshops for more than 1,000 local companies.
During further phases of development the Operator of the North Caspian Sea project intends to continue increasing the local content by encouraging the continued improvement of performance of local companies in accordance with international standards and project requirements. Thus, support to sustainable development of industrial potential and human resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan without compromising the health, safety and environmental aspects remains one of top priorities of the North Caspian Sea project.

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There are a few countries which maintain strict rules againt the use of trademarks otherwise than in accordance with their registrations. Indonesia is one. For many years this provision in the trademark law has been worrisome for IP holders who don't know how seriously to take it so cannot be sure how much they can vary their trademark use safely.
In August PT Best Mega Industri, a producer of office equipment filed a revocation action against the INDEX mark of Lukmin Eryan. PT Best Mega Industri argue that Eryan's INDEX mark is not used according to its registration. The mark has been used in a way that is confusingly similar to the BINDEX mark which they say also amounts to trademark confusing similarity.
PT Best Mega Industri muddies its case by throwing every known trademark argument into one case - well known mark, bad faith and infringement. But the core issue is to what extent a mark may be used differently from its registration. The same point is also currently being litigated in the Supreme Court in the case of PT Bintang Pesona Jagat v PT Karya Tanjinan Prima, a trademark case concerning the use of the cigarette brand NEOMILD.
The problem is that the Paris Convention covers the point quite well in Art. 5 c 2, which applies to Indonesia as a Paris member and a WTO state:
Use ...in a form differing in elements which do not alter the distinctive character of the mark ...registered ...shall not entail invalidation ...
So the critical issue is whether the differing elements alter the distinctive character of the mark. Lukmin Eryan has apparently entered his defence in the INDEX case. One way or another either the Supreme Court or the Jakarta Commercial Court will provide some clarity.


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8-Hour Custom Sightseeing Tour of Goa
Trip Overview
Visit the popular sites of Goa to experience the mix of the old and new. Enjoy services of a personal chauffeur along with an air-conditioned car. Avail 8 hours and 80 kilometres of usage of a private car.
- Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences.
- It's a private tour. Just you and the driver.
- Service of an air-conditioned private car.
Detailed overview
On this 8-hour tour, you can choose to visit a variety of locations throughout Goa which includes the best places to see, eat and shop. You will be accompanied by an experienced driver who knows the city like the back of his hand. This tour is fully customized so you can decide which locations you want to go to and what you want to do.
Start your private tour after meeting your personal chauffeur at your hotel. Enjoy the services of a comfortable air-conditioned car for 8 hours (or 80 km) within Goa city limits. This private 8-hour custom tour of Goa allows you to choose wherever you want to go and what you want to do for your day of sightseeing.
Suggested Itinerary
- Your tour begins with a pick up from your hotel/residence in Candolim, Baga, Calangute, and Madgaon limits.
- Post the pick up you may visit the following suggested places or add a few of your own:
- Se Cathedral
- Fontainhas
- Basilica of Bom Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Shanta Durga Temple
- Fort Aguada
- Vagator Beach
- Anjuna Beach
- During the tour, you may have a lunch break at a place of your choice.
- After the completion of your tour, you will be dropped back at your hotel/residence from which you were picked up from.
Basic Details
- Hotel pickup and drop within Candolim, Baga, Calangute, and Madgaon area
- Charges for the private air-conditioned cab
- The driver and fuel charges
- Usage for 8 hours and 80 kilometres
- Airport pick-up or drop
- All parking & toll charges
- Monument entrance charges
- Any meal or beverage
- Anything else not specified in the inclusions above
Why book with TRODLY
- Best Price Guarantee
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- Qualified operators. All partner operators selected after rigorous system of checks.
- Free Cancellation on Most Trips
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Important Information
- This is a custom itinerary tour, you may choose to add or skip places within the city limits
- Sedans (4-seater) models provided are Suzuki Dzire, Toyota Etios or similar
- SUV (6-seater) models provided are Toyota Innova, Mahindra Xylo, Suzuki Ertiga or similar
- Night charge of Rs. 100 per hour is applicable if the cab service is used between 7:00 pm to 9:00 am
- The tour has a limit of 8 hours and 80 kilometres
- After 8 hours and 80 kilometres, additional per hour and per km charges are applicable (to be paid directly to the driver)
- For Sedan (4-seater) Rs 150 per hour (additional hour charge) and Rs. 18 per km (additional kilometre charge)
- For SUV (6-seater) Rs. 150 per hour (additional hour charge) Rs. 22 per km (additional kilometre charge)
- Any applicable additional charge to be directly payable to the driver in cash
- This is not a guided tour
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
We have two options Sedans & bigger SUVs. In Sedans we provide Suzuki Dzire, Toyota Etios mostly, sometimes it could be Nissan Sunny. In SUVs we provide Toyotta Innova, Mahindra Xylo, Suzuki Ertiga. You can request a particular model while booking in 'Special Request' and we try to provide it however you can not pick and choose exact car models. We operate only AC vehicles and hatchbacks are not available.
Yes, all sightseeing tours need to be booked in advance. Tours often sell out so we suggest booking early to guarantee your desired tour day. Bookings are completely online and you can book on Website or Mobile app.
The itinerary mentioned on these private tours are a suggestion for your destination. You are free to skip or add other points. Let your personal driver know if you want to visit other places.
As this is a private tour, you are free to spend as much time you seem fit on each attraction. Some landmarks are more time-consuming than others and you can decide where to spend how much time. Just keep in mind the hourly usage included in your Tour, extra charges would apply if that limit is exceeded. Also night charges apply if you cross night time, please check Inclusions/Exclusions/Important Info for details.
No. All our tours are private and exclusively for your family or group.
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Wadsworth City Officials are looking for an October completion of the College Street Culvert construction project located between Trease and Leatherman Roads. College Street has been closed since August 21st when Wadsworth city engineers noticed that the pavement was coming apart.
When construction begins, it is anticipated that the project will take 45 days to complete.
The 100-foot long culvert will be delivered in sections. Contractors will open that section of the culvert over Holmesbrook Creek and replace it. The original culvert has spanned the Creek for nearly 125 years.
The project cost is not to exceed $718,000. The city of Wadsworth will receive state and local funding to pay for the project.


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21 Savage has been released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) today on bond, his lawyers Charles Kuck, Dina Laporte and Alex Spiro have announced.
A statement has been released by Kuck Baxter Immigration LLC, following the Atlanta rapper's arrest over a week ago for overstaying his visa as a UK citizen. "In the last 24 hours, in the wake of the Grammy Awards at which he was scheduled to attend and perform, we received notice that She'yaa was granted an expedited hearing," they said. "Today, 21 Savage was granted a release on bond. He won his freedom."
They also shared a message from 21 to fans. "While he wasn't present at the Grammy Awards, he was there in spirit and is grateful for the support from around the world and is more than ever, ready to be with his loved ones and continue making music that brings people together.
"He will not forget this ordeal or any of the other fathers, sons, family members, and faceless people, he was locked up with or that remain unjustly incarcerated across the country. And he asks for your hearts and minds to be with them."
Read the full statement below via Facebook.
OS REWIND: 21 Savage's Birth Certificate Is Revealed, Confirms UK Birth


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International Historic Films Complete Online Catalog
WW2 Allied Side DVDs
United Newsreel DVDs
United Newsreels Volume 17 DVD ]
United Newsreels Volume 17 DVD
This is the 17th volume of the United Newsreel series featuring 40 separate reportages as originally viewed in movie houses throughout neutral, recently-liberated, and not-so-neutral countries between May through September 1945.
Reportages include:
1. Gigantic Parade Marks May Day in Moscow
2. Nazi Leaders Meet Justice
3. Nazi Death Camp at Belsen is Destroyed
4. President Truman-Message on Japanese War
5. Tanks Lead Final Assault on Okinawa
6. World Charter Signed; Pres Truman Speaks at San Francisco
7. US Navy Fights Off Japanese Suicide Planes
8. Gen. Eisenhower Acclaimed by Hometown
9. Truman Urges World Charter Ratification
10. Liberation of Prague
11. US Livestock for War-Ravaged Nations
12. James F. Byrnes, New Secretary of State
13. Paris Parade Hails Rebirth of France
14. Chiang Kai-Shek Confers with US Gen Wedemeyer
15. US Takes Many Prisoners in Pacific War
16. Final Victory on Okinawa-Allies Invade Borneo
17. Floating Drydock for Navy's Damaged Ships
18. Gen Eisenhower Pays Tribute at Roosevelt Grave
19. US Troops on the March from Europe to Pacific
20. Huge Flying Ship "Hawaii Mars" in Trial Run
21. Report from Ryukyus
22. Truman, Stalin, Churchill Meet in Berlin
23. Allies Invade Balikpapan
24. Bomber Crashes into New York Skyscraper
25. US Soldiers Go Direct to Pacific from Europe
26. Europe's Stranded Millions Begin Emigration Home
27. US Carriers Fight off Enemy Suicide Attacks
28. Japan Surrenders
29. China's Premier T.V. Soong Visits United States
30. Allies Reveal Details of Radar
31. Atomic Bomb Secrets to be Closely Guarded
32. Gen DeGaulle Visits America
33. School Days on Okinawa
34. Marshal Petain Convicted of Treason
35. Japan's Surrender Emissaries Get Orders in Manila
36. Allied Forces Land in Japan
37. Japanese Sign Final Surrender
38. First Pictures - Inside Bomb Blasted Japan
39. President Goes to Ball Game –First Time in Five Years
40. Gen Wainwright, Hero of Bataan Comes Home
DVD Contains Interactive Search Menu.
USA, 40 reportages, one DVD, Running time 119 minutes.
NTSC Region 0 encoding (Entire World)
See also
United Newsreels 4 DVD Set Vol 17-20 (DVD)
United Newsreels 5 DVD Set Vol 16-20 (DVD)
United Newsreels Volume 17 DVD
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Rustic Sunflower Wedding at Pondview Farms/
Shannon & Sean were married on a bright, happy day at Pond View Farm in Whitehall, MD. They were surrounded by so many people who doted about their relationship, faith, and commitment to love each other and others in their life so well. It's not typical to get 5 speeches at your reception, but that is the affect these two have on others around them. When I met Shannon and Sean last year Sean told me he was excited to take a picture of him and his groomsmen with their superhero shirts on so it was fun to finally make that happen for him! And Shannon's bridesmaids were so sweet & helpful the whole day.. they had everything ready to rock and roll as soon as I walked into the bridal suite.. the best! It was also pretty hilarious to watch everyone get DOWN to bohemian rhapsody at the reception! As always, I was so thankful to be included in this wedding day and I hope you enjoy some of my favorite images from their day!


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|Hot Springs
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Production information
|Abe Noriyuki
|Shuji Miyahara
|Directed by
|Yoshiaka Ito; Shimizu Akihisa Takano; Takemoto Kawashima Kumiko; Shota Tsukiyama
|End card
|Broadcast information
|Japanese broadcast
|March 8, 2015
|Other airdates
|November 24, 2018 (United States)
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|Images of Hot Springs
Hot Springs (Onsen オンセン) is the ninth episode of the Nisekoi series that is originally written and illustrated by Naoshi Komi as a manga. The episode aired on March 8, 2014.
Overview EditRaku's class has a trip to a hot springs resort. Shū arranges for Raku, Chitoge, Kosaki and Seishirō to ride together and bump into each other on the way. Chitoge recalls the boy from her diary with a scar on his forehead, but is shocked when she sees Raku with a forehead scar. After settling in, they played card game with a bet that whoever loses will have to tell about their first love. After cancelation of the game, the group plans to take a dip at the hot springs. Claude switches the signs for the men's and women's bath to trap Raku into the wrong hot springs. In the bath, Chitoge finds Raku and is angry at first but understands the situation once they figure Claude is the one causing it. The two cooperate to get Raku to an escape route, however, the other girls arrive, and Kosaki's talk about first love has Raku curious. Raku eventually escapes and apologizes to Chitoge later.
Mini Episode Overview EditRuri tells Raku and Shū to keep out of the girls' side of their hotel room which they agree to but Shū ends up opening the door between the rooms anyway. Although Raku didn't do anything, both he and Shū get the consequences from Ruri by sleeping upside-down outside.
Characters Edit
Chapter Notes Edit
Character Revelations Edit
Difference between anime and manga Edit
- In the anime, Shū begs Ruri to let him sleep in the hotel room, but in the manga, this scene was never shown.
Trivia Edit
- This episode was adapted by Nisekoi Chapter 21: Scar, Chapter 22: Hot Springs, and Chapter 23: Girls.
- This episode didn't have an ending outro and was replaced with a continuation of the episode.
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|Ken transplanting on the other side of the garlic
Ken starts all our crops from seed or in the case of garlic, cloves. His planting schedule for full season crops starts with planting garlic in fall, onions and celery in January, peppers in February and so on. Now he is starting to transplant the full season crops. Saturday night he was out with radio headphones. While he listened to a Prairie Home Companion he transplanted onion seedlings (I was washing pottery).


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VidaMar Villa V4
VidaMar Algarve Resort, Algarve, Portugal
Our view
These stunningly modern and minimalist linked villas offer a high level of comfort and independence, with all the excellent benefits of a first class resort location.
In brief
- Walk to the beach
- Modern design
- Indoor and Outdoor resort pools
About the villa
This villa is located at VidaMar Algarve Resort, find out more about the resort here.
These beautiful contemporary linked villas have been carefully designed for effortless style. A neutral colour palette and minimalist yet comfortable furnishings have been used throughout the properties, with a modern kitchen and spacious open-plan double-height living/dining room on the ground floor. The living area features floor to ceiling glass doors leading out to a covered dining terrace and decking area furnished with sun loungers, where you'll find the prettily mosaicked private pool.
Upstairs, the generously-sized double bedroom has a king size bed and en suite bathroom, with glass doors opening to the first floor balcony. Completing the layout is a twin bedroom with en suite shower room. Bedrooms are equipped with flat screen televisions, and the properties are air-conditioned throughout for guests' comfort. The resort centre is just a short walk away, where you can relax by one of two communal pools, indulge in a spa treatment at the Vidamar Spa, or savour a meal or drink in one of the excellent bars and restaurants. A 0.5km walk will take you to the resort beach, the stunning sandy stretch of Praia das Salgados.
Villa details
Ground Floor
- Kitchen
- Dining room
- Sitting room
First Floor
- Shower room
- Twin bedroom with shower room en suite
- Double bedroom (king size bed) with bathroom en suite
- Twin bedroom
- Double bedroom (king size bed)
- WiFi
- Satellite TV (limited English speaking channels)
- Air conditioning
- Fridge/freezer
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- 2 Outdoor salted water pools
- 1 Indoor pool
- Children's pool
- Access to Vidamar Spa
- Bathroom amenities
- Washing machine
- Hairdryer
- Iron & ironing board
- Safe
Important Information
There is an additional cost to pay to use the indoor pool when not using the Spa of 10 € per person payable locally
FLIGHTSCV Villas is happy to book flights for our customers on scheduled, chartered or low cost airlines from London and regional UK airports. Please ask for details.
CAR HIRECar hire can be pre-booked through CV Villas with collection at the airport or port of arrival, and in some cases the hire car can be delivered to the villa.
additional services
CV Villas offers a wide variety of additional services, to make your villa holiday even more special. You should be able to find all the information you need here, otherwise you can check out our frequently asked questions page or simply send us an enquiry.
Welcome pack
BREAKFAST, HALF BOARD OPTIONSFor an additional charge it is possible to take breakfast and then lunch and/or dinner at the hotel's restaurants. Available on request at an extra cost and payable before departure.
The Dine-Around Half-Board gives you the option to have dinner in any of the 4 available restaurants.
All 3 à la Carte restaurants offer options - starters, main courses and desserts - inside the half-board credit (15€ per adult / 7,50€ per child), which can also be deducted in the final bill (applicable to food only), if guests chose options that are not covered by the HB credit.
FOOD HAMPERSDifferent size food hampers can be delivered to your villa for an additional charge. Further information on this will be detailed in your joining instructions or is available on request.
Service & Staffing
- Maid service 6 day(s) per week
- Linen change 2 day(s) per week
- Towel change 6 day(s) per week
- Welcome pack*
- Breakfast service 7 day(s) per week*
- Salgados Golf Course
- Bike hire
- Birdwatching
- Scuba Diving
- Private boat trips
- Horseback riding
Available on request
*Breakfast service -For an additional charge it is possible to take breakfast and then lunch and/or dinner at the hotel's restaurants. Available on request at an extra cost and payable before departure. The Dine-Around Half-Board gives you the option to have dinner in any of the 4 available restaurants. All 3 à la Carte restaurants offer options - starters, main courses and desserts - inside the half-board credit (15€ per adult / 7,50€ per child), which can also be deducted in the final bill (applicable to food only), if guests chose options that are not covered by the HB credit. Welcome pack available for €25 per week
VidaMar Algarve Resort
Average weather
Close to some of the Algarve's most stunning beaches and exciting attractions, the VidaMar Algarve Resort is an ideal choice for families looking for a touch of luxury.
The range of facilities on offer at the VidaMar Algarve Resort means that it is the ideal destination for a family holiday. The resort is excellent for children, with a kids' pool and the VIDA Kids' Club catering for children from four to 11 years old. There are two further outdoor communal pools, and has a swim up bar, as well as an indoor pool. All the three outdoor pools are salt water. The resort is set in palm dotted gardens, and a wooden walkway leads down to the wide golden sands of Salgados Beach, an easy 200m away. The excellent modern spa is equipped with a sauna, Jacuzzi and steam bath, and offers a range of treatments from massages to manicures (spa access €10 per day, treatments from €50), and there is also a well-equipped gym.
Eating and drinking
There are four restaurants to choose from at VidaMar Algarve Resort, Asian restaurant Aji, Italian restaurant Mamma Mia, the Ocean Buffet restaurant and Sunset Bar & Restaurant, perfect for poolside snacks and light lunches, if you don't want to leave the pool. At the Wet swim up pool bar you don't even have to leave the water to enjoy a refreshing cocktail. In the MAR Club area(bali beds area, restricted to adults) you may also enjoy a refreshing cocktail at the Tiki Bar terrace or while enjoying the ocean views from the 2 outdoor Jacuzzis. The Lobby Bar and the Gin Barin the hotel lobby are ideal for a pre-dinner aperitif or post-dinner drink, while the Nespresso bar is the perfect place for that mid-morning caffeine hit.


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Ten Secrets of Commissioning Great Video No:10
Be bold,more is more
Video is expensive, and we know that it's a big investment for your company. Which is why, when you commission video, you should get more for your money. Video works on economies of scale. Ask for one video, and you'll get one price, but ask for two, or 10 or 20, and the cost per video is vastly reduced, because we can shoot a lot of material in a day. Camera people, editors and producers can be given project rates rather than day rates, so if you can be brave and take the plunge into video in a big way, you'll be amazed how much you could end up with. Think about asking for different versions of your video – one for your website, one to show to prospective clients, one for your staff and loyal customers to say thank you., one for training purposes, and one telling your history, to add value to your brand by explaining where your company started.
Think about a series of videos to be released to your customers on a weekly or monthly basis. Get the whole company involved, so that anyone who wants video can get what they need to continue showing off your USPs to the wider world.
If you're involved in a bigger project, we can really afford to add some pizzazz to your production, commissioning bespoke graphics, using a studio location with props, and spending time working with those taking part in the video to make sure they come across as well as they can. In video you definitely get what you pay for, but at the same time, it only takes a bit more thought to get much more bang for your buck. So, if you're thinking of dipping a toe in the water of video production this year, ask us for a free ideas meeting. We will inspire you to imagine doing more with your budget, and will show you exactly how we can stretch every pound you spend as far as possible, allowing you to get a standard of video way beyond your expectations.
Blow your competition out of the water this year, and come and make video with Magic Beans. Contact us to find out more.


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Recently, I had a conversation with a youth pastor from another church. "What are teenagers going through right now?" I asked. He proceeded to tell me he saw them as a generation whose world was very small, that even though they are digitally connected, many of them have no idea what is happening in the world around them. The only world they know is the world of the friends and networks they have cultivated, many of them online. In other words, he saw their digital connections making their world smaller, not bigger.
I asked him what his message and means were for combatting these tendencies. He told me he teaches them that Jesus is more interesting, that Jesus' community is the best community, and that Jesus' mission in the best mission for life. His response reminded me of three questions a book called Growing Young says all people ask:
1 Who am I?
2 Where are my people?
3 What is my purpose?
These are not teenage questions only; these are human questions. They are questions in search of identity, community, and meaning.
In the sermon on the mount (Matthew 5-7), Jesus introduced a radical concept to his followers. He referred to God as "our Father in heaven" multiple times. For God to be our Father, the Son would have to die; Jesus knew exactly why He had come. His blood would pave the way for us to become children of the living God. But God as our Father answers each one of the three questions so beautifully.
Who Am I? The Father has given me an identity.
When you place your faith in Christ, you become born again, meaning you are now alive to God. Previously, we were dead in our trespasses and sins, but conversion makes us alive to Him. But not only are we born into his family, but we are also adopted into his family. By both means, birth and adoption, we are now children of the living God.
So who are you? By simple faith in Christ's work on the cross, you are now a child of the living God. He is yours, and you are his.
Where Are My People? The Father has given you a family.
Everyone is looking for their people. Some connect to their generation. Others to their culture. Some find commonality over interests and tastes. Others gravitate to those of similar status and class. Some only engage with the same race. Others flow to those of the same profession.
But in Christ Jesus, each one of the boundaries and walls which separate humanity has been broken down. Our Father in heaven gives us a new family, the body of Christ. It is imperfect, but not in his sight. Brothers and sisters, young and old, are one in Him.
What Is My Purpose? The Father has given you a mission.
Everyone is looking for a reason, a purpose to life, a meaning for existence. If one believes humanity came from nothing and is going nowhere, a purpose is hard to find. But, in Christ, as a redeemed person who knows mankind has been made in the image of God, there is a profound purpose to life.
Having a Father in heaven blesses us with a reason for living. For one, we are called to enjoy Him and his creation, for He has given us Himself and his world. Secondly, we are called to excel in all we do, whether work or play or family and friendships. Thirdly, we are called to expand the work of the gospel, the kingdom of God, through the making of disciples in all nations. In combination, this is the greatest mission humanity could ever partake of.
Let us receive our identity from our Father in heaven, constantly, as we ask these questions. He has made us his children. He has given us a family. And he has blessed us with a mission. All our deepest questions are answered in him and his gospel.


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Oscars: 10 Things to Know About Best Picture Nominee 'Phantom Thread'
How method acting influenced the on-set dynamics, Vicky Krieps' strange first film role, and where the production team found all of those dresses.
The first thing most people hear about Phantom Thread is that it is Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis' last film. After this, Day-Lewis announced in June, he is beginning a self-imposed retirement from acting. For the movie, Day-Lewis teamed up with co-star Vicky Krieps and director Paul Thomas Anderson, with whom he worked on the Oscar-nominated There Will Be Blood (2008).
Starring Day-Lewis as Reynolds Woodcock, an intense and unforgiving couture dressmaker who finds — and loses — a new muse in the waitress Alma (Vicky Krieps), the film has received six Oscar nominations, including best picture. From the retirement of its lead to the dozens of elaborate dresses ferried through production, here are 10 things to know about Phantom Thread.
This Isn't the First Time Day-Lewis Has Stepped Away From Acting
In a surprise announcement in June, a publicist for Daniel Day-Lewis said in a statement that the three-time Oscar winner "will no longer be working as an actor."
Though his intentions seem set, this isn't the first time that Day-Lewis has stepped back from Hollywood. In the 1990s, he avoided taking on another acting job for five years, opting instead to develop his skills woodworking and shoemaking in Florence, Italy. Only when Martin Scorsese convinced him to star in his 2002 film Gangs of New York did Day-Lewis return to a set.
The Film's Costume Designer Created 50 Garments for Production
Mark Bridges had already worked with director Paul Thomas Anderson seven times when he signed on to lead the costume design team for Phantom Thread. The job required massive amounts of effort, he told THR. He and his team needed to design 50 luxurious garments, including a number of 1950s party dresses, outsourcing fabrics from London, Rome, Lyon and New York, among other cities. One particularly exciting material: a 17th-century Flemish lace for a lavender dress that Alma (Vicky Krieps) wears in the film.
Vicky Krieps Covered Herself in Pig's Blood for Her First Movie Role
As a high school student, Vicky Krieps experimented with acting by performing theatrical poems she wrote with her friends. She loved costumes, so she tried to appear as an extra in various movies just to wear the elaborate clothing. She was still in high school when she landed her first real acting role. Her friend Govinda Van Maele cast her as the lead in his movie Sweet Dreams From the Slaughterhouse, for which she "covered herself in pig's blood," THR previously reported. The film, however, never made it to the editing stage.
Daniel Day-Lewis Learned Dressmaking for His Role
Daniel Day-Lewis, never one to shy away from plunging himself into a role, learned the art of couture dressmaking for Phantom Thread. According to W Magazine, he practiced making from scratch a Balenciaga sheet dress he had seen in a photograph.
Lesley Manville and Gary Oldman Make Parenting History
Veteran stage actress Lesley Manville, who plays Woodcock's sister in Phantom Thread, has accomplished a rare feat with her Oscar nomination for best supporting actress this year. She and ex-husband Gary Oldman, whose prosthetic-rich performance as Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour has made him the best actor front-runner, are only the sixth pair of parents in Oscar history to receive simultaneous award nominations.
Manville and Oldman married in 1987 and divorced in 1990. In those three years, they had one son. Addressing her simultaneous Oscar nominations, Manville told THR, "It's completely nice and friendly. We were all together on Christmas year before last. We spoke on the phone the other day — he rang me when he saw Phantom Thread, I rang him when I saw Darkest Hour. Just because you're divorced from somebody, doesn't mean you hate them."
The Film Wasn't Shot on a Set
Phantom Thread producer JoAnne Sellar told THR that one of her biggest challenges was finding a suitable house to shoot in, because director Paul Thomas Anderson refused to build a set for it. "It was quite challenging finding the London house, because in the middle of London, it's really expensive. You've also got to find a house that's not too modernized and updated, where you've got to kind of take everything back to pre-1950s," she said.
Day-Lewis and Manville Knew of Each Other as Kids
Although stars Day-Lewis and Manville met for the first time after being cast in Phantom Thread, they knew of each other since they were much younger. "We grew up in London in the '80s and the early part of the '90s, so we had a big crossover of friends, but we never actually met," Day-Lewis told THR, noting that the two immediately connected when they finally sat down together.
Krieps Created Much of Alma's Backstory Herself
In order to play Alma, Krieps looked to her grandmother's past. The main things she knew about Alma is that her mother died (a storyline that was eventually cut in edits) and that she moved to London from Eastern Europe. Much of the rest of Alma's backstory Krieps had the freedom to define for herself. "I really took it from my grandmother," she told THR. "I tried to understand what it means to be a young woman in the war, seeing people die around you. Close family members. And having to leave your country. Go to a new country. Be an immigrant."
Wearing All of Those Dresses Was a Second Job for Krieps
Before working on Phantom Thread, Krieps had never in her life worn so many dresses. "It was a job on its own to learn how to wear the dresses," she told THR, noting that "you cannot walk like you walk in trainers." But she found that the dresses themselves were so structured that they often told her how to wear them — she just had to pay attention.
Even Off-Camera, Krieps Talked to Daniel Day-Lewis as Woodcock
Daniel Day-Lewis, a diligent method actor, almost never broke his character on the set. Even off-camera, Krieps sometimes needed to talk to him as though he were Reynolds Woodcock. In one instance, Krieps asked the Phantom Thread production team why she never wore any strapless dress as she felt Alma would. The reply, Krieps told THR, was, "Reynolds Woodcock wouldn't accept that" because he would think it "too vulgar." Krieps decided to find out for herself. Off-camera, she approached Day-Lewis-as-Woodcock and asked if this was true. He said no, it would be different for her.
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Squad news
06 Mar 2008
The news on Thursday's training session was to see the return of Xisco. On Wednesday, doctor Lari�o didn't know if the Mallorcan would be ready for the game at Mestalla, but the striker has progressed from his adductor problem. Who isn't fit yet is De Guzm�n, the Canadian still dealing with muscular problems, while Uruguayan Mun�a suffered a knee sprain during the session.
And the striker was happy for it, as Xisco said after the training: "I was missing to make a normal training, and not been working outside the group." Despite his return, Xisco didn't want to comment his chances of been a starter on Sunday's game, he just preferred to appoint this is a decision that should be taken by the coach.
Who is now the main worry in the team is Julian De Guzm�n, the Canadian didn't train on Thursday since he still struggling with a problem in his right leg (also an adductor injury). Coach Lotina said after the session that doctors don't know yet if the midfielder will be ready for Sunday's confrontation "He is the one facing the most complicate situation for the game at Mestalla, we will wait, doctors have said that he isn't discarded yet, let's see how he comes tomorrow."
And the 'plague' of injuries continued with Gustavo Mun�a. The Uruguayan keeper suffered a knee sprain during the training and he's doubtful for the game against Valencia. With Aouate staying as the starting choice, the possible casualty of Mun�a could mean the return of Fabricio to the first team. Fabricio was the starting keeper of Fabril during its last defeat against Real Madrid Castilla (1-2).
The club informed through canaldeportivo.com its inscription for the next Intertoto cup, tournament that will be disputed between July 19 and 29. Spain will enjoy of a spot for the competition (it has to be a inscribed club ending between the 7th and the 10th place in the regular season), this club enters into the tournament during the third round, meaning it only needs two games in order to win a spot for the next UEFA spot.
But and additional team might join the format depending of the other participants. The main access list of competing teams is dependent on the number of associations that wish to participate. Forty-nine associations have one place each in principle, but if an association declines to enter a side, its berth can be allocated by UEFA to another nation. And that club winning the spot needs to be inscribed in the pre-list.
Carlos Marchena and Fernando Morientes didn't took part of Thursday's training session at Valencia and now their participation in the game against Depor is almost discarded. Coach Koeman didn't tested any possible line-up and the doubts continue about what team will be the selected one in order to face Lotina's squad. The main doubts is who will perform in midfield and also who will play on the right sector. Ex-Depor Arizmendi was even tested as a right-back during the previous trainings earlier on this week .


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NASA has been working on a very important research project for many years. A group of scientists have been analyzing stellar family trees to detect the possibility of future black holes generated by the death of old stars which could cause great changes in the galaxies.
They know your parallel programming skills and they want you to use them to help them in developing a very complex application that has to detect the older stars from huge infrared portraits obtained by NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope. In the following image, you can see a wispy star-forming region, called W5:
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VIKA provided surveying and civil engineering services for the site design of National Public Radio's new headquarters building. This project highlights VIKA's façade surveying experience and our ability to provide detailed horizontal and vertical location of interior building columns and structural details for building renovation efforts.
The project included the re-use of a historic warehouse, the former Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company Warehouse and Repair Facility. Constructed in 1927, this industrial Art Deco building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. The façade and portions of the existing four-story structure at 1111 North Capitol Street (listed on the historical registries of both the District and the US government) were also retained and integrated with a new 10-story office tower.
The headquarters building contains 500,000 SF and 20,000 SF of retail space. The building was designed to achieve Gold-certified Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). The project was awarded the 2014 AIA Potomac Valley Design Award and the Washington Business Journal's 2013 Best New Office Development.


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I have a playlist that contains every UK number one song since charts began in 1952. Thanks to EveryHit, this is a fairly simple process. Let's remind ourselves of these songs.
"A Fool Such As I" by Elvis Presley was Number One on 16th May 1959 and stayed there for five weeks.
I know he is a legend and paved the way for many musical artists but sometimes his voice just irritates me.


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Anderson County,
Anderson County is a county located in East-Central Kansas, in the Central United States. The population was estimated to be 8,051 in the year 2006. Its county seat and most populous city is Garnett. The standard county code for Anderson County is AN. Anderson County is twenty-four miles square. It is located in the second tier of counties west of Missouri, fifty miles south of the Kansas River and seventy miles north of Oklahoma. The county was named for Joseph C. Anderson, member of the territorial legislature and speaker pro tem of the House.
Prior to 1854, the territory that became Anderson County was part of the Kansas Reserve of the Pottawatomie Indians, who were removed from Indiana in 1837 by the U.S. government. Their principal village was just across the northern boundary in Franklin County, at the place known as Dutch Henry's Crossing on Pottawatomie Creek. The first Euro-American settlement in the county began early in May, 1854, on what later became the site of the town of Greeley.
The first town in the county was named Kansas City, and was located on Iantha Creek on the west half of section 27 and the east half of section 28, township 19 south, range 18 east. Dr. G.W. Cooper, from Louisville, Kentucky, laid out the town in May 1856; its name was soon changed to Iantha.
The town of Shannon, located in section 31, township 20, range 20 and named in honor of territorial governor Wilson Shannon, was named the county seat in 1856. The town was surveyed in 1857 by Dr. Preston Bowen, and construction of county buildings began, but in 1859 the county seat was removed to Garnett and the Shannon town site was soon abandoned.
The Early History of Anderson County
by Frank W. Blackmar (1912)
Anderson County was named for Joseph C. Anderson, a member of the first territorial legislature, which erected and organized the county in 1855. It is located in the southeastern part of the state in the second tier of counties west of Missouri, about 50 miles south of the Kansas river and 70 miles north of the southern boundary of the state. It is 24 miles square and has an area of 576 square miles. On the north it is bounded by Franklin county, on the east of Linn, on the south by Allen and on the west by Coffey.
When the first white settlers came to what is now Anderson county in the spring of 1854 they found some of the fields which the Indians had cultivated. They were Valentine Gerth and Francis Meyer, who came from Missouri and settled on the Pottawatomie near the present site of Greeley. These men were without families but planted and cultivated the old Indian fields the first summer. Henry Harmon came with his family and settled near the junction of the branches of the Pottawatomie. During the summer and fall more settlers came, among whom were Henderson Rice, W. D. West, Thomas Totton, Anderson Cassel, J. S. Waitman and Dr. Rufus Gilpatrick. In the winter of 1854-55 quite a number of Germans came to the county and settled along the south branch of the Pottawatomie above Greeley, where they built several cabins and selected valuable timber claims. In the spring of 1855 they returned to St. Louis and on account of the territorial troubles never came hack. Their claims were soon taken up by other settlers.
When Gov. Reeder, on Nov. 8, 1854, issued a proclamation ordering an election for the 29th, the region now embraced in Anderson county was made a part of the Fifth district. The election was ordered to he held at the house of Henry Sherman near the place called Dutch Henry's crossing on the Pottawatomie. At the election for members of the first territorial legislature, A. M. Coffey and David Lykins were elected to the council and Allen Wilkerson and H. W. Yonger representatives. Of the resident voters, about 50 in number and practically all free-state men, only a few voted, but the Missourians came over and cast about 200 pro-slavery votes.
At the election for a delegate to Congress in Oct., 1855, George Wilson was the only person voting in the district. Samuel Mack, one of the judges, refused to vote regarding the election as a farce, most of the voters being residents of Missouri who came over on horseback and in wagons, well supplied with whiskey and guns. Because of the outrages committed upon the free-state settlers, a military organization, made up of Franklin and Anderson county men and called the Pottawatomie Rifles, was formed in the fall of 1855. Among the members were Dr. Rufus Gilpatrick, M. Kilbourn, W. Ayers, H. H. Williams, August Bondi, Samuel Mack, James Townsley and Jacob Benjamin from Anderson county.
The legislature having defined the bounds of the county, then provided for its organization and the election of county officers. In joint session the legislature elected George Wilson probate judge and commissioned him on Aug. 27, 1855, for a term of two years. He was the first commissioned officer and immediately after qualifying set out for the county. On Sept. 10, he arrived at Henry Sherman's house, where he remained until the 15th, when he went to the house of Francis Meyer near the present site of the town of Greeley. Judge Wilson had designated Meyer's house as the temporary seat of justice and notified William R. True and John C. Clark, who had been appointed county commissioners and A. V. Cummings, who had been appointed sheriff, to meet him there on the 15th to complete the county organization. But all three refused to accept the appointment, although judge Wilson attempted several times to make them qualify.
Cummings was a resident of Bourbon county. Wilson at last appealed to the governor for assistance to organize the county and Acting Gov. Shannon commissioned Francis Meyer and F. P. Brown commissioners and Henderson Rice sheriff, but Brown and Rice would not accept the commissions. The probate judge and Francis Meyer organized the county on Jan. 7, 1856. Five days later the second session of the probate judge and commissioners' court was held at Meyer's house and David McCammon was appointed sheriff. He gave bond and qualified on Jan. 18, on which date the court held its third session and J. S. Waitman was appointed commissioner. This was the first time that a full board of commissioners had existed.
At this time C. H. Price was appointed justice of the peace for the county and commissioned by Judge Wilson. Price qualified on March 5, 1856, and the same day was appointed treasurer of the county. On Feb. 4, 1856, Thomas Totton was appointed clerk of the county, and on March 9 a petition for the location of a road from Henry Sherman's house to Cofachique, the county seat of Allen county, was considered. David McCammon, James Townsley and Samuel Mack were appointed commissioners to open the road, which was to be 70 feet wide. This was the first road in the county.
On Feb. 18, 1856, a petition was presented to the commissioners, signed by A. McConnell and fifteen others, requesting a permanent location of the county seat, and David McCammon, James Townsley and Thomas Totton were appointed to select the site, provided it should be located within three miles of the geographical center of the county. The commissioners selected a place and called it Shannon, where the county business was transacted until April 5, 1859. The first term of the district court was held on the fourth Monday in April, 1856; Sterling Cato, one of the territorial judges presiding. It convened at the house of Francis Meyer and was in session an entire week but the records of the proceedings have disappeared.
At the election of delegates to the Topeka constitutional convention, 49 votes were polled at the Pottawatomie precinct, by free-state voters and at the election for the adoption or rejection 14 persons from Anderson county voted.
During the summer and fall of 1856 Anderson county was overrun by bands of lawless pro-slavery men, known as "Border Ruffians." The officers of Anderson county had been chosen because of their loyalty to the slave power, and when the difficulties culminated in 1856 they took an active part with the pro-slavery men. The free-state men refused to countenance such conduct on the part of the officers and late in the spring Francis Meyer, John S. Waitman, David McCammon and George Wilson having been concerned in several pro-slavery atrocities, were forced to flee from the county.
There was continued trouble along Pottawatomie creek until the government ordered United States troops to the neighborhood. They camped for several weeks a short distance from the present site of Greeley, but were commanded by pro-slavery officers and really afforded little protection to the free-state settlers. The Pottawatomie Rifles drilled at the farm of W. L. Frankenburger and participated in many of the expeditions of 1856-7. During the fall of 1856 pro-slavery invasions became so frequent that it was unsafe for the settlers to remain at home over night with their families, and for several months they would collect at Frankenburger's claim an the Pottawatomie, the women and children taking shelter in the cabin, while the men remained on guard. Anderson county men, commanded by Dr. Rufus Gilpatrick, took part in the battle of Osawatomie under John Brown. When Gov. Woodson declared the territory in a state of insurrection and rebellion and called out the militia, several settlers left Anderson county never to return.
About this time a party of some 200 hundred Missourians camped on Middle creek, at Battle Mound, waiting for reinforcements preparatory to a general movement against the free-state settlements along the Pottawatomie, and many outrages were committed in Anderson, Linn and Franklin counties. Among these was the capture of George Partridge, Aug. 27, 1856, and on the same day the burning of the houses of Kilbourne and Cochrane near Greeley. Dr. Gilpatrick, while making calls, discovered the pro-slavery camp and at once gave warning. The Pottawatomie Rifles, under command of Dr. Gilpatrick, made an attack early in the morning of Aug. 28, which was a complete surprise, the pro-slavery men retreating in great confusion to Missouri. Another detachment of pro-slavery men robbed Zach Schutte and attempted other atrocities, but upon hearing of the capture of the camp also hastily fled into Missouri.
The survey of the public lands in Anderson county began in the fall of 1855 and closed in the spring of '86. Some of the first settlers who came to the county were of the class who made a living speculating in government land claims. They selected the finest timber and valley lands along the streams, and after actually settling, would stake out other claims under ficticious names, and then offer to sell the ficticious claims to new arrivals. The buyer of such claims would often go back East after his family and upon his return find his cabin occupied, the claim having been sold a second time by the speculator. These claims caused much trouble in the United States land office, and in Nov., 1858, a free-state squatters' court was organized in Anderson, Linn and Bourbon counties for the adjustment of land claims.
Dr. Rufus Gilpatrick was elected judge. The decisions of the court were generally satisfactory to the settlers, and enforced by Maj. Abbott and a minister named Stewart, known as the fighting preacher. Several town sites were laid out, but with two exceptions the towns failed to become important. Garnett and Greeley were both surveyed in 1856 and became flourishing communities. In Dec., 1856, a party of 80 men was formed in Lawrence for the purpose of settling in Anderson county. A town site was selected in the northern part of what is now Washington township, and the town named Hyatt. The founders proposed making it the county seat. A sawmill was built in the spring of 1857. In the fall a grist mill was added, and B. F. Allen opened a store. A postoffice and school were established but the county seat dream was not realized. Soon after the county seat was permanently located at Garnett Hyatt was abandoned.
The first mail route in Anderson county was established on Jan. 11, 1858, to run from Leavenworth to Humboldt in Allen county via Hyatt. The route was marked and service began in March. There was a road from Carlyle and one from Fairview to Hyatt. Zach Squires was the first mail carrier and expressman. At first the post was weekly but soon changed to a tri-weekly service. In the spring of 1859, the route was changed to run through Garnett, where a postoffice was established. In the fall of 1859 the county board received petitions for the opening of five roads, and the old maps show that they all centered at Hyatt and none at Garnett or Shannon.
On Nov. 30, 1857, the county commissioners entered into a contract for the construction of a court-house and jail at Shannon. Dr. Preston Bowen was to build it for $1,000, but at the election held Jan. 26, 1858, it was shown that a majority of the people were opposed to the erection of the buildings. The commissioners therefore resigned. On Feb. 12, 1858, the county organization was changed by an act of the legislature from a board of commissioners to a board of supervisors, and on June 14, the new board contracted with Dr. Bowen for a court-house and jail at Shannon at his own expense, to be completed within a year. The jail was completed and work begun on the court-house, when, in the spring of 1859, the seat of justice for the county was located at Garnett by an act of the legislature and the first meeting of the board of supervisors at Garnett was held on April 5, of that year.
In March, 1859, an election was held on the proposition of a state constitutional convention and of the 185 votes cast in Anderson county only 7 were against holding the convention. On the first Tuesday in June, 1859, an election was held for a delegate to the convention. Dr. James G. Mount and W. F. M. Arny were the candidates from the Anderson county district. Blount was elected and sat in the Wyandotte convention.
Education was one of the first considerations of the early settlers. The first school district laid out was near Scipio in Putnam township, and the first superintendent of public instruction was John R. Slentz, who was appointed by the governor near the close of 1858.
The outbreak of the Civil war caused great excitement in Anderson county. At the call for volunteers an entire company enlisted in one day, and Anderson county was represented in nearly every Kansas regiment, about three-fourths of the able-bodied men entering the Union army. In 1861 the population of the county was little over 1,000.
A considerable number of the early settlers of Anderson county were Catholics, and the St. Boniface Catholic church in Putnam township was the first church building erected. It was built in 1858, and in 1871, while under the charge of Father Albert Heinemann, the parish erected a college building about 6 miles north of Garnett and called it Mount Carmel. The first Protestant church was built by the United Brethren in Garnett in 1859. The first county building erected in Garnett was the jail, which was built in 1864. Four years later the court-house was erected on Oak street. In 1891 the legislature passed an act providing for the erection of a court-house on the county square, the cost not to exceed $40,000.
A county fair was held in Anderson county as early as 1863, but the county fair association was not organized until Nov. 15, 1873. It was capitalized for $5,000. The first newspaper in the county was the Garnett Pathfinder, established by I. F. Olney in Jan., 1865. It was the only publication until 1868, when W. H. Johnson started the Garnett Courant.
The general surface of Anderson county is undulating, divided into bottom land, timber and rolling upland. The creek bottoms average about 2 miles in width, and belts of timber along the streams average three-fourths of a mile. The main water course of the county is the Pottawatomie river, which rises in the central part of the county and flows northeastward, its north and south branches uniting near the northeast corner of the county.
The Little Osage river, Indian and Deer creeks flow through the southern portion. Lime and sandstone are plentiful, while red ocher is found in Reeder township. Coal has been found in several places and there are natural gas wells near Greeley. The trees native to this section are walnut, cottonwood, oak, hickory, hackberry, elm, sycamore, and hard and soft maples. Corn, wheat, oats and Kafir corn are the leading agricultural products. Live stock raising is a productive industry, and there are more than 100,000 bearing fruit trees in the county.
There are 130.25 miles of main track railroad within the limits of the county. The Missouri Pacific has three lines—one crossing the county diagonally from the northwest to southeast passing through Garnett; a second enters the county in the northeast and crosses the west border near the center, and the third line crosses the southern part almost directly east and west. The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe runs north and south near the center, and a branch diverging from Colony in the southwest, crosses the southwest corner. The Missouri, Kansas & Texas crosses the southeast corner.
The county is divided into the following townships: Indian creek, Jackson, Lincoln, Lone Elm, Monroe, Ozark, Putnam, Reeder, Rich, Union, Walker, Washington, Welda and Westphalia. Garnett, the county seat, is the largest town and railroad center. Other important towns and villages are Colony, Greeley, Harris, Kincaid, Lone Elm, Selma and Welda.
The U. S. census of 1910 reported the population of Anderson county at 13,829. The total value of farm products for that year was, according to the report of the state board of agriculture, $1,437,654.37. Corn led with 1,355,223 bushels, valued at $691,163.73. Next to this was the hay crop, valued at $394,779, and oats stood third in the list with 362,907 bushels, valued at $134,275.59. The wheat crop amounted to 38,187 bushels, valued at $35,339.05. Flax and Kafir corn were also important crops.
Law and government
Following amendment to the Kansas Constitution in 1986, the county remained a prohibition, or "dry", county until 1996, when voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with a 30% food sales requirement.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,513 km² (584 mi²), of which 1,510 km² (583 mi²) is land and 4 km² (1 mi²), or 0.24%, is water.
Anderson County's population was estimated to be 8,051 in the year 2006, an decrease of 49, or -0.6%, over the previous six years. As of the U.S. Census in 2000, there were 8,110 people, 3,221 households, and 2,264 families residing in the county. The population density was 5/km² (14/mi²). There were 3,596 housing units at an average density of 2/km² (6/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.41% White, 0.32% Black or African American, 0.74% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.09% of the population.
There were 3,221 households out of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.90% were married couples living together, 6.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.70% were non-families. 26.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.20% under the age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 24.60% from 25 to 44, 22.10% from 45 to 64, and 20.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 96.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $33,244, and the median income for a family was $39,101. Males had a median income of $30,102 versus $20,705 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,458. About 10.60% of families and 12.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.30% of those under age 18 and 11.00% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
Garnett, 3,363 (county seat)
Colony, 391
Greeley, 335
Kincaid, 182
Westphalia, 168
Harris, 53
Lone Elm, 27
Unincorporated places
Bush City
Mont Ida
Unified school districts
Garnett USD 365
Crest USD 479


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How many thousands of teachers have turned out home-made posters on such topics as the rain cycle when all they had to do was get in touch with the British Meteorological Office, which publishes an excellent range of posters in its Weather Phenomena series. They combine large photographs (always a success) with clear and colourful graphics. Bold, user-friendly diagrams present the information in an accessible way.
Posters are a valuable teaching aid for even small children. They impart knowledge, provide a stimulus for learning and promote a wider interest.
A good poster is one that demands attention and presents information without making the viewer search for it. The Pictorial Charts Educational Trust (PCET) Our World posters and Life Story friezes are excellent. The latter tell their stories with no need for words. Clear colour photographs introduce concepts of time and change.
For very young children a poster should be uncluttered and colourful. An effective poster should get its message over without resorting to too much print. If the poster conveys a great deal of information, the print should be bold and broken up by illustrations. Print should not run vertically for young or immature readers. There is a case for catching the eye with a variation in print direction, but this works only for an older audience of more able readers.
Flexibility is another attribute, particularly when the poster is removed from the wall for closer inspection. It is important for children to be able to take them down and examine them closely in a group exercise. This is an exercise in spontaneous reading as well as visual discrimination skills. Of course, posters that encourage such interaction and repeated use must be durable, preferably laminated.
Some posters promote an interest in books and are designed to stimulate reading. Those produced by Walker Books and Ladybird are especially suitable for the early years. Laminated and made to last, they are colourful with immediate child appeal. Artwork and texts are taken directly from the books, and not only encourage further reading but also act as useful learning tools.
Sometimes posters offer opportunities usually unavailable to pupils. The Royal Microscopical Society's highly magnified prints have been turned into poster form by British Nuclear Fuels and give children the chance to examine a bee's wing, sand, salt and a nettle in minute detail.
Posters can also bring an awareness that we live in a multi-cultural society. In areas where children may meet few people from different ethnic backgrounds to their own, it is especially important to create awareness of the traditions, values and cultures of others.
Colourful, positive images of children playing together, such as those produced by Hartwood Adventure Playground Association (HAPA) help promote an understanding of the many cultural strands that make up our society. Posters are also an ideal way for children to learn about disability or other minority groups.
Other posters can be used to develop language skills. Examples are the PCET series Words at Work, Animals in Poetry and The Jigsaw of Meaning. This latter is a gigantic chart that supports the national curriculum for English. Its sophisticated images and large amount of text make it suitable for older key stage 2 children and upwards.
Some innovative posters lend themselves to interactive activities Brighter Vision's All Year Weather Calendar includes stick-on weather symbols and calendar numbers so teachers and children can compose their own weather graphs, including daily temperature readings.
A poster that develops concentration, discussion skills and mathematical understanding, such as the Ladybird Colours and Shapes, is useful for group work and for developing visual acuity, while posters such as Ladybird's Nursery Rhymes and Walker's Lullabies promote shared class reading, with the added advantage that they can be seen better by a wider audience.
PCET, 27 Kitchen Road, London W13 0UD. Tel: 0181 567 9206; Walker Poster Publications, 87 Vauxhall Walk, London SE11 5HJ; Ladybird Posters, Ladybird Books Ltd, Loughborough, Leics; The Met Office, Education Services, Sutton House, London Road, Bracknell, Berks RG12 2SZ; OU Department of Plant Sciences, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3HB; The Royal Microscopical Society, CO BNF, PO Box 10, Wetherby, West Yorkshire LS23 7El. Tel: 01937 840209; HAPA, Pryors Bank, Bishop's Park, London SW6 3LA. Tel: 0171 731 1435; Brighter Vision Education, CO Folens, Boscombe Road, Dunstable, LU5 4R1. Tel: 01582 471166.


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Long Tail Yarn is participating in the following events
We are planning an event to knit or crochet red hats for newborns on April 21st. Here are the patterns supported by the program. Check facebook for details.
Crochet Baby Hat Pattern
Crochet Preemie Hat Pattern
Knitted Baby Hat Pattern
Knitted Hat Pattern 2
Knitted Preemie Hat Pattern (PDF)
Knit Baby Bear Hat Pattern
Join me at Vogue Knitting Live in Chicago March 9 - 11 to enjoy a wonderful weekend of knitting. Click here to register for the weekend. Contact me if you have any questions regarding the weekend. (612) 849-9002.
If you can't make it to Chicago, Vogue Knitting Live will be in San Francisco September 21-28 and Minneapolis November 9-11.
The dates for Shetland Wool Week have been announced: September 22 - 30th. Let me know if you are interested in attending Shetland Wool Week. Let me know if you are interested in attending.
We will be knitting at Goat Ridge Brewing Co. from 7 - 9 pm on the following days:
Nov 30, 2017
Dec 7, 2017
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Jan 4, 2018
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text: We are excited to welcome you to the 5th Annual Bead Challenge at Bathing Beauties Beads! We are looking forward to another fantastic year! This year we have hand selected some of our most favorite beads!!! We love them and think you will love them too. And to top it all off we found the perfect vintage Woodland Creature piece that pulled the entire packet together! The following information offers the guidelines, dates, etc… IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS do not hesitate to contact us at 406.543.0018 or just stop by and chat with us!


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Better use of data could yield better EOCT results
There are times when raw statistics slap you in the face. This time it's the end of course test results of Bibb County students in U.S. history, economics, ninth-grade literature, American literature, math I, math II, physical science and biology. There is a gap between Bibb student scores and the state averages -- some almost 40 points lower. And when compared with other systems in the state, Bibb is going in the wrong direction, as well. Surrounding school systems did better on the EOCT compared to 2011, while Bibb students performance dropped over last year in U.S. history, math I, math II, American literature and physical science.
What does this all mean? As the state phases out graduation tests, as much as 20 percent of a student's grade in an EOCT subject will be determined by the test results. The EOCT is a much better measurement of progress than graduation tests. The EOCT is actually a final exam and will be a more accurate measure of a student's knowledge of the subject matter. How a student handles the EOCT that begin in the ninth-grade can predict success or failure in high school. The results can also help school personnel focus in on individual student weaknesses.
There could be many reasons Bibb is lagging behind other systems. It could be that other districts aggregate student data better, identify weaknesses earlier and take steps to address those areas. To throw up one's hands and consider Bibb students dumber than similar students in other geographic areas would be the wrong conclusion. Many of the same issues of poverty and parental involvement are in every system.
One thing is sure. It's impossible to raise the graduation rate if the EOCT results remain mired in the gutter.
-- Charles E. Richardson, for the Editorial Board


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Only when in touch with the Lord can you experience true peace,
Because He washes all your troubles away; indeed He is the Prince of Peace.
The only shaking…no! Booming…comes from my slow beating heart, reminding me that am alive.
Alive to proclaim His goodness and glorious grace.
Praise flow from my lips and laughter envelops my mouth. Well I don't really know why.
Perhaps my spirit has fore-knowledge of an event am yet to encounter; or maybe it's a battle secretly conquered.
Well, it ain't the first time this has happened.
At times am considered crazy because of my unexplained laughing outbursts and labelled a 'laughing machine'…haha…I rejoice because it is better to spread joy rather than sadness.
You see, my body trembles at this, on the realization that: "there is a fire starting in my bones and it's coming out to light".
Indeed I rejoice that the Holy Spirit is working in me, pushing my spirit man into the light.
As Nehemiah realized way back that: 'the Joy of the Lord is our strength', I now know how true these words are.
Joy will keep you flying above the troubles others see blocking their path-ways.
Whoever said you cannot do it? Whoever said you cannot make it?
Trust me you are in coordination with the Spirit of God, He will reveal to you whatever principles you need to get to your prosperity; and in that prosperity, in that journey of revelation, therein your joy lies!
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On Wednesday, October 17, the horrible news was reported that there had been a mass shooting at a college. Outlets are reporting that at least 19 people were killed and at least 50 injured after a gunman opened fire at a college in Crimea.
According to reports, one of the students at the school was the lone gunman. Though the initial reports identified another 18-year-old student as the attacker, investigators are now saying that it was a 22-year-old student who lived in Kerch. After his attack, he reportedly shot and killed himself.
The news of the shooting sent a wave of grief across the world. Now, some of the students who witnessed the attack have described some gruesome details. Additionally, authorities are investigating the possibility of this being a terrorist attack.
One witness said, "I was at a class when I heard shooting on the first floor. We all ran out into the corridor, there were others running and shouting that some guy with a machine gun was randomly shooting everyone in turn."
Witnesses also said that they heard an explosion along with the gunshots. Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee also said that there was an explosion.
The student added, "Then a strong explosion went off, but thank God, I was already outside and saw our guys being thrown out of the windows by the explosive wave."
Olga Grebennikova, the college's head, said that she had been away on business at the time of the shooting. She said that she came back to absolute chaos.
She said, "They blew up the corridor, they ran around, throwing explosives, ran around with automatic rifles, opening classes and killing anybody they could find."
Little other information has been revealed about this sad attack. We will continue to update as more information is made available.
Please continue praying for everyone that was involved in this horrific shooting. Share your prayers here, and we will continue to update as more information is revealed. In other recent news, the sad cause of death was just revealed for the 44-year-old musician. Please continue to keep his family in your prayers.


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DAWN to Launch New Era With 'new breed'
DAWN season is upon us again! The DK3 member announces the new album, new breed, the follow-up to her critically acclaimed trilogy projects, Goldenheart (2013), Blackheart (2015), and Redemptionheart (2016). The forthcoming release, due out Jan. 25, 2019, will draw inspirations from DAWN's upbringing in New Orleans. "It's been 3 years since I released the heart trilogy. I debated about putting out another [More]


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I have a problem. With bedding. Particularly fitted sheets.
I pride myself in having a tidy house and drawers with everything tucked away neatly. However, when it comes time to fold fitted sheets, I despair. They start out almost tidy, corners wrapped around themselves... Then, before I know it, my fresh sheet is a triangular wad of cloth.
I was going to ask Martha Stewart, but was hoping you, my dear Miss Fancy, would be a bit more sympathetic to my plight. Martha intimidates me.
Sufferer of Triangular Wad Syndrome
Dear SoTWS,
I applaud your decision to contact me instead of Martha. While Martha has her areas of expertese, I have to say, she has NOTHING on my fitted sheet folding method. I know because after watching a video tutorial, staring Martha, I was still unable to cleanly and effectively store my fitted sheets. This failure on the part of the so-called Domestic Diva lead to what I am about to share with you.
It just so happens that I have a fitted sheet in this pile of laundry. Incidentally, and as an advice bonus, I will recommend that you never be too on top of your laundry. Most people today are on to the falseness of "I have to wash my hair" as an excuse to get out of an unpleasant activity, but "I have laundry to do" is still widely accepted. I find it works particularly well if you have a husband who wears a uniform to work, or if you have a child who will go without pajamas if you do not finish.
So this is probably what your sheet looks like when you lay it out, correct? I won't judge you that it is all creased and un-salvageably wrinkly because it has been sitting in your pile of clean laundry for a week. I am not here to judge. I am here to enlighten.
Start by smoothing out the edges of your sheet. It is simplest to begin with the short side of the bedding. Find the point at which you can pull the edges of the sheet into a straight line. The elasticy rim (technical term, try to keep up please) will not be smooth, that is okay. The point is to make the EDGE of the sheet smooth and rectangular.
Fold the short end in toward the center of the sheet. Both top and bottom. This serves two purposes, 1) to hid the pesky and unsightly elasticy rim 2) to further straighten the edge of the sheet. This makes for much easier handling through the next few simple steps.
Fold the sheet in half.
Fold in half again.
The rest is just plain, old folding. Take a look...
I like to fold both outside edges in toward the center. I then select one edge and continue to fold it toward the opposite edge until you have created a perfect, clean, rectangular and well-behaved fitted sheet.
Taaa DAAAAA!
Take that Martha!
One final note. If you have trouble keeping the sheets neat and tidy in their drawer or closet, I recommend purchasing a small, stackable Rubbermaid box (somewhere around 8x13x3 will work the best). You will find that it fits a fitted sheet almost perfectly and the structure of the box keeps your Fancy-folded sheet from being jostled and eventual turned into a lumpy mess of fabric.
I know you will find this instructional discussion of sheet folding infinitely helpful. As always, I am pleased to be of assistance.


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Humans are visual creatures. Think about it...before any buying decision, we go straight to the website and click on image after image. We stalk people's Facebook photos to gauge their personality and determine if we are a right fit. We scroll through Instagram, double tapping pictures that catch our eye and our hearts. We create Pinterest boards and pin photos for every life's occasion. We crave visual content. In fact, 90% of the time, the information sent to our brain is visual and our brains process these images 60,000 times faster than text.
So what does this mean for us online entrepreneurs and business owners? It means that visual storytelling has become a powerful tool in connecting with our audience and communicating our message. In order for our brands to stand out in today's noisy marketplace, we need a collection of strong, storytelling photos in our marketing. From websites to email to social media, we need brand photos that tell our story and dive deeper into the many layers of our business. Visuals that create emotion, trust, connection and interest.
But before you start sharing visual content on behalf of your brand, consider the five truths of brand photography:
1. Quality Does Matter
The photos you choose to represent yourself and your business are making a huge impression on your audience. According to Inc. Magazine, people form a first impression in a mere 50 milliseconds. Prospects are quickly evaluating if you are legit and likable. Are you a professional or an amateur? Are you trustworthy? Do you look like someone worth hiring? If you are constantly posting selfies or creatively cropped photos or poorly lit DIY pics, you may be sharing the wrong message. The more professional your photos, the more you will be seen as an authority or expert. Furthermore, if your audience sees that you yourself has invested in your business with professional photography, they may be more likely to invest in you.
2. It's really about YOU.
Don't hide behind your logo, products, services, clients and portfolios. Put yourself into your marketing. When you show up in your visuals, you become the connecting point to your business. People do business with people so it's time to show up and be the face of your brand. Customers want to see the heart of the brand (you!) and learn about your mission, your movement, your manifesto. So start sharing and showing up!
3. It's not all about YOU.
I know, I just told you that it's all about you. And now I am telling you that it's not. What I mean here is that your brand photos should be created with your audience in mind. Think about your ideal customer and create photo stories that will resonate with them. What can you share that would be of value and of service to them? Create the world that your ideal customer wants to be part of so they can see themselves in that scenario. Choose stories, themes, locations, props and clothing that make sense and appeal to them. You want everything in your visual to attract your customer and inspire them into action.
4. It Takes Two to Make a Thing Go Right.
Beautiful and engaging photography is a product of both the subject and the photographer. You and your photographer need to trust each other. When you have a trusting, personable relationship then the magic can happen! Before you hire anyone, make sure you are on the same page and are clear on the objectives of the images. Meet in person or over the phone to make sure you get along and are in sync. You want to feel as natural and as calm as possible. The right photographer will act as your partner and pull out the best in you. Do the work before hand to prepare yourself and be informed.
5. It's Not Just About Pretty Pictures
Brand photography is so much more than posting glamour shots. It's about creating depth in your brand and building connection and a relationship with your audience. It's about storytelling. It's about sharing information. It's about differentiating yourself. The goal of these images is to help your viewer visualize your message, your process, your products and services more clearly. Don't just post for posting sake. Think about your marketing plan and your core message. Be strategic with these images to engage, inspire, and make your audience feel something.
In our crowded online space, it's challenging to be memorable and break through the clutter. Images can help capture your audience's attention, connect to their minds and hearts and inspire your prospects into action. But the truth is, not all images are created equal. Be intentional and strategic with your visual storytelling and see how it can be a powerful tool to standing out. Can't wait to see YOU out there!
We crave visual content.
Still curious about brand photography? Get a sneak peek into the brand photo libraries of four real women in The Brand Photography Look Book.
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Mallika Malhotra is a brand photographer and brand strategist at MikiFoto + Co. She helps women entrepreneurs share their message with confidence and stand out as leaders through visual strategy, photography, branding and social media. She recently published a book called, The Brand Photography Playbook: The Insider's Guide to Planning Your Photo Shoot and Building a Stand-Out Brand.


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Jesus loves you way more than an earthly man ever will. And fulfills you way more too. I know you know this, but I'm just reminding you.
He loved you even when you didn't love Him.
He pursued you even when you weren't pursuing Him.
He saw everything you ever did and STILL didn't reject you.
You were like Hosea's Gomer.
But God relentlessly pursued.
He's done so much healing to your heart, healing no husband ever can.
Healing in the midst of your singleness.
He's made and still is making you strong so you can be a gift to someone else and not a burden.
You are precious. You are beautiful. You are priceless. And when God has finished inlaying you with gold, he will entrust you to one of His faithful princes.