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In 2008, Soares began photographing the Hip Hop music scene in Roanoke, Va. DIY CDs in corner stores provided him with the contact information of local musicians, who initially regarded him with suspicion. He was slowly invited into the everyday lives of these artists, some with dreams of hitting it big, some grinding away in their free hours for sheer love of the craft. Taking candid shots in musicians' self-built studios and local venues, Soares documented the artists at work, exploring their transition from musical process to performance.
In the exhibition Hip Hop Roanoke, Soares reunites with the community he still holds dear, revisiting the musicians he now knows as friends and whose musical evolution mirrors Soares's own artistic journey.
"When I began this project, I was interested in photographing in a specific type of light and color palette. As I've progressed, I've expanded my approach," said Soares. "Additionally, I've realized how my presence can influence a situation and I've become comfortable with being a participant during a scene. Right now, portraiture is a significant interest for me, with both photographer and the individual sitting for the portrait having to participate, so the process becomes collaborative. Transparency is a crucial aspect of the process -- it's important to explain to everyone what the purpose of this whole thing is and to make sure they want to participate. Also, it helps that I knew most of the people in the room, too."
Soares is a photojournalist living in Washington, D.C., with a special interest in documenting community and identity in America. Beginning his career as a photographer at The Roanoke Times, he collaborated on a series of articles with writer Beth Macy on what would become her bestselling book "Factory Man," now slated to be an HBO miniseries.
Soares has worked with editorial clients such as AARP, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Fader, Fast Company, Monocle, The New Yorker, Smithsonian, and WIRED, among others. Additionally, he collaborates with brands such as Microsoft, NIKE, VSCO, VICE, The New York Times, and Whole Foods Market.
His prints and artist books are held in the permanent collections of the Portland Art Museum, Sloane Art Library at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library at Yale University.
Jared Soares: Hip Hop Roanoke is curated by Eva Thornton, curatorial coordinator for the Taubman Museum of Art.
About the Taubman Museum of Art
The Taubman Museum of Art is an American art museum located in the heart of downtown Roanoke, Va. Designed by noted architect Randall Stout and accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Taubman Museum of Art is home to a renowned permanent collection and offers 15-20 annual exhibitions showcasing work by global, national and regional artists. Museum hours are Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12-5 p.m. Additional hours include every First Friday and Third Thursday when the Museum is open until 9 p.m. Free general daily admission is sponsored in partby American Electric Power Foundation and Haley Toyota. For additional event, exhibition and programming information, visit TaubmanMuseum.org or call 540.342.5760.
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Veolia UK has launched a trading platform for waste wood and organic materials including green and food waste.
The waste management company said that the trading platform – www.biotrading.co.uk – will allow sellers to "get a good price for their product and gain maximum value from their waste and process by-products". And, Veolia claimed that Biotrading is the first UK online marketplace for organic resources.
A 10% "introduction" fee will be levied by Veolia on transactions on the platform. And, while material is sold at a price, some products will be accompanied by a payment to the buyer.
For example, on the trading platform at present, 5,000 tonnes of oversize compost material with a 10% contamination rate (of plastics and metal) is available in Hampshire. The actual source of the material and whether it is from Veolia's Hampshire composting facility near Basingstoke, is not stated. Buyers are being offered the material with a sum of £35 payable per tonne to the buyer, totalling £175,000, as a contribution to taking the material away.
Veolia is also offering to provide haulage for all the materials transacted on the trading platform.
Commenting on the launch of the website Raquel Carrasco, organics and technology director at Veolia UK, said: "Our new BioTrading website is the missing link for the UK's organic resources and represents a real step forward in innovation. By operating as an agile trading platform it is a financial and environmental win-win for both buyer and seller. For the UK, it means more waste can be turned back into resources, boosting sustainability, delivering value and promoting a more circular economy."
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4 Key Questions Any Business Owner Should Ask Before Performing A Cloud Migration Sep 28, 2018
The solutions, procedures and technologies business owners and staff depend on are continuing their move to the cloud at a steady pace.
Predictions and trends point to over 80% of all enterprise workflow to be managed by the cloud by 2020.
While total adoption of cloud in the workplace is still believed to be 10 or more years away, the benefits to business are clearly driving the adoption of cloud technologies and solutions.
This does not mean that you should perform a cloud migration just because everyone else is doing it. You want to make sure that when you migrate different elements of your business to the cloud, you are doing so in the most secure, compliant and pain-free ways.
That being said, there are some questions you should really ask yourself when planning for or considering your migration.
4 Key Questions About Cloud Migration
1. What are the long term costs for my IT when I migrate to the cloud?
There are quite a few different aspects of your budget that a cloud migration can impact. The first thing you will want to consider is the overall cost of the project. For example, if you have a server and you are considering the costs of a cloud migration vs. buying new hardware, there are a few things you want to look into.
- What is the physical cost of the hardware including labor for install and setup?
- What is the initial setup and migration cost if you move to the cloud?
- What are your anticipated maintenance costs for a physical server over the next 3-5 years?
- What are the maintenance costs and recurring costs for your cloud environment for the next 3-5 years?
- If you stick with an on-prem solution, how long until you have to replace your new hardware on average?
All of these questions you should ask yourself and your IT vendor/department when considering the cloud. Often, when you take long term maintenance and hardware replacement into consideration, you will end up being more cost effective with a cloud solution. But, this is not always the case.
2. What areas of our business will see benefit from a cloud migration?
The cloud has offered many benefits to business. The cloud environment lends itself to collaboration in many ways. Staff will likely enjoy the ability to access data, software and systems remotely. Departments will notice that different integrations are easier when software is in the cloud as well. Companies like Zapier, IFTTT and even Microsoft with Microsoft Flow are in the business of helping you integrate workflows and get a whole lot more done.
This means more productivity, automating repetitive tasks and hopefully better results for both your employees and clients.
3. Do you have specific security/compliance requirements?
Different industries have specific security requirements and compliance standards for data. This means that you will want to consult with experts in your industry to make sure that the solutions you choose are above board.
For instance, if you chose to migrate your email server to a hosted cloud solution, you still need to make sure that the email service is secure. Solutions like G Suite and Office 365 state in their user agreements that they are responsible for the security of the cloud environment but that YOU are responsible for all of your data.
Meaning – Microsoft or Google makes sure the cloud is secure, YOU make sure that you have backups of your emails and all of your data in case of emergency.
Additionally, if your industry has requirements for sending secure/encrypted emails, you'll want to make sure that the solution you choose meets said requirements.
This was just an example of how security and compliance can impact your choice of cloud email solution. Depending on what you want to move to the cloud (infrastructure, software, OS etc.), you will want to consult with industry experts to ensure success.
4. Public, Private or Hybrid Cloud Solutions?
On the surface, the concept of public or private cloud solution is straight forward.
A public cloud is owned by a company like Microsoft (Azure) or Amazon (AWS). This company owns the physical space where the 'cloud' is hosted. In a public cloud, your business essentially leases space to host your environment. This space is technically shared but can be segmented for security purposes.
This decreases your overall time and material cost for maintenance of the environment. You access services and can manage your account by logging in from your internet browser. These public solutions are best for email solutions, office software, applications, testing environments, development environments and more.
A private cloud is owned and managed by one specific entity (either you or your IT service provider). There are no other businesses sharing your space or stored on the equipment. This is definitely a more secure solution for highly regulated industries.
A benefit with privately hosted cloud environments is that they are more customizable for specific business needs. Additionally, a private cloud is easily scaled to grow with your needs – you will just have to account for any additional hardware or bandwidth needs as you grow.
A hybrid cloud solution is a mixture of any or all solutions including: on-premises solutions, public cloud and/or private cloud.
For some industries, there may be specific elements of the business that must remain on site. In other instances, you may have proprietary software that just isn't cloud compatible or doesn't make sense to migrate.
You may also have certain needs that make sense to offload into a public environment where you aren't responsible for maintenance.
The beauty of cloud migration solutions for business is that they are highly customizable. They help you get more done and stay connected in innovative ways. There is a reason that technology is steadily migrating to the cloud across our professional and personal lives.
If you have any questions about the cloud or want to discuss how the cloud can elevate your business, please give us a call at (815) 836 – 0030 or send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com. Our team is ready and eager to help you.
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By the end of 2017, Microsoft's Office 365 Suite of applications had over 120 million active business and commercial users. Microsoft projects that in fiscal 2019, approximately two-thirds of all Microsoft Office users will be subscribed to Office 365 instead of the traditional licensing model.*
Cloud applications have made a great impact on business, connectivity, accessibility, and productivity. From the looks of it, more and more applications and even hardware solutions are moving to the cloud.
This is exciting for business and the technology sector because there are many real benefits to business owners and employees built into cloud applications.
Office 365 offers different subscriptions and packages built to suit the specific needs of your business, but across their offering, there are many shared benefits.
Let's take a look at the top 4 reasons Office 365 is the right choice for your business, and why Andromeda Technology Solutions recommends it.
1. Say Goodbye to Expensive Microsoft Licenses
Licensing for the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) can be very costly. Depending on which version of Office you are purchasing, each license can set you back hundreds of dollars. Even for the average small or mid-sized business, this adds up to thousands of dollars very quickly.
Microsoft also phases out legacy software over time, which means that your current professional Microsoft Office license will no longer be supported, maintained, or updated at some point. For example – Microsoft Office 2010 will reach end of life in 2020, and businesses with these licenses will need to purchase new ones for all machines or migrate to Office 365.
With Office 365, your software is always up to date and there are no licenses to worry about. Whenever a new version of the product becomes available, it is automatically pushed out across the cloud applications and your employees keep working without issue. Any documents, presentations, spreadsheets, or other items you've created within Office 365 will automatically update to the latest version of Office.
2. Office 365 is Budget-Friendly
Office 365 is a subscription-based cloud application. As mentioned before, there are several different subscription levels with multiple applications. This offers flexibility to suit most any business needs and budget. You can easily calculate and anticipate your annual budget with Office 365 and build it into your regular expenses.
The solution is billed per user. It should be mentioned as well that each user can install the application on multiple devices. This means that you only pay for one subscription per user – even if they access Office 365 on multiple computers, a tablet, and even their smart phone.
3. Work from Anywhere
While you'll need an internet connection to collaborate with your coworkers in real time, or use certain applications, Office 365 lets you work from just about anywhere. You need an internet connection for the initial setup, migration, and sign up. After that, you have the option to install the latest Microsoft Office Suite directly on your computer. You can save your files directly onto your PC and host them in the cloud for accessibility on the go.
The real productivity magic with Office 365 lives in your ability to access and work on things from anywhere with an internet connection.
Whether you are in the airport, at home, drinking coffee on the go, or in your car before a big meeting, you can login to Office 365 to review your files or make last minute changes at any time: you can even do it from your smartphone.
You can also work with multiple teammates in the same documents from multiple locations. For example – teammates in 2 different locations can work together to complete presentations, spreadsheets, and other deliverables in real time without locking one another out of documents.
4. Increased Storage & Security
Microsoft knows that to make Office 365 attractive to businesses like yours, they have to make sure that the cloud environment and application is secure and trustworthy. There are many features and add-on security settings available to you like encrypted email, spam filters, data loss prevention services, mobile device management, and more (some may require additional fees).
On top of built-in security features, Office 365 subscribers benefit from increased storage capacity in Outlook and OneDrive. The Office 365 Enterprise E3 license offers 100GB mailbox storage and unlimited personal cloud storage as a standard. If that isn't enough for your environment, or you outgrow any of your storage over time, Office 365 is built to scale and grow with you. This is possible by offering additional storage, security, and application options specific to your needs.
When it comes to accessibility, ease of use, budgeting, and ongoing support, Office 365 is the leading option for business. We anticipate it will continue to dominate the market for both small to mid-size businesses and enterprise.
If you are interested in Office 365 for your business, a great first step is a consultation with one of Andromeda's local account managers. There are many different subscription levels, applications, and migration details that you will want to go over before making the switch. Additionally, you will want to make sure you are working with an IT Services Professional to make your project and migration as seamless as possible.
Simply reach our team by phone (815) 836-0030 or email: firstname.lastname@example.com to schedule a conversation. You'll be glad you did!
*For more on Office 365 users and statistics, check out this article from zdnet.com.
The post 4 Reasons Office 365 is the Right Choice for Your Business appeared first on Andromeda Technology Solutions.Update Your iPhone To Avoid Latest iMessage Security Vulnerability Aug 15, 2019
If you own an iPhone, be aware that a new iMessage vulnerability has been recently found and patched by Apple. This was part of the iOS 12.4 update.
The flaw allowed hackers to access and read the contents of files stored on iOS devices remotely. They could access files the same way as the device owner with no sandbox, and with no user interaction needed.
The issue was discovered by Natalie Silvanovich, who is a security research with Google's Project Zero.� As a proof of concept, she created a demo that only works on devices running iOS 12 or later. She describes it as "a simple example to demonstrate the reach-ability of the class in Springboard. The actual consequences of the bug are likely more serious."
In describing the issue itself, Silvanovich had this to say:
"First, it could potentially allow undesired access to local files if the code deserializing the buffer ever shares it (this is more likely to cause problems in components that use serialized objects to communicate locally than in iMessage).� Second, it allows an NSData object to be created with a length that is different than the length of its byte array.� This violates a very basic property that should always be true of NSData objects.� This can allow out of bounds reads, and could also potentially lead to out-of-bounds writes, as it is now possible to create NSData objects with very large sizes that would not be possible if the buffer was backed."
As mentioned, this bug has already been patched, along with two other iMessage vulnerabilities that Silvanovich recently discovered. All of them were addressed in Apple's most recent (12.4) update. If you're not in the habit of installing security updates automatically, then you'll need to grab this one and install it manually at your earliest convenience.


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Who you see when you look in the mirror.
Who you see when you look in someone else's eyes.
And the perception of those two things by others.
Whether it is you, your brand, or your business.
Are the most powerful "drug" in the world.
Especially when you get it right.
Especially when its positive.
There is nothing like it.
And we will do anything for it.
But equally unfortunately, when its negative
that's when things go off the rails.
And leads to hurt, dysfunction, and "reasons" to go find that reflection you need in
other people, who may or may not be good for you and
food, drugs, alcohol, sex, and depression.
With personal reflection it's about what you see when you get up in the morning
about hearing the "angel" on your shoulder not the "devil"
developing positive self-speak instead of
the lizard "fight or flight" brain that thinks
everything is out to get us.
Instead of a saber-toothed tiger, tis fear.
Am I good enough, smart enough, pretty enough, fat or skinny enough?
Replacing that with I am enough.
I am all the good things that one is
with all the flaws, imperfections and doubt.
In marketing brand is 95% perception and 5% product.
Taking an outside-in approach,
matching the core values, the personalization of the message and the problem your product solves.
Don't get me wrong.
Products must inherently must come with quality, integrity and doing what they say they do.
That should be the given though some time it is not.
What do you see when you look in the mirror?
The five people around you are your greatest reflectors of you and your spirit.
What do they shine at you?
Words and body language are powerful, what to you hear and see when this happens?
Listen and look and decide what you want in your life.
Tis important.
With brand, look at the components of your message, your website, your LinkedIn, even your Facebook because everyone is looking at your reflection inside all of those places.
One post, comment, link can change or alter what consumers and clients think about your product or company.
So do the work. With all of this it's about doing the work.
Know what you stand for, understand your core,
and as they say be the reflection that you want back into the world.
Written by Head Maven & CEO, Heather Newman
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Tinchy Stryder has been all but confirmed to perform at the University of Southampton Graduation Ball on Wednesday 8th June.
His official Facebook page says that he will be performing at the City Cruise Terminal, where the ball is being held on the date of the event. He will also be performing at the Bournemouth University Summer Ball on June 11th.
It is likely that Stryder will be one of a variety of acts to perform at the event. Billy Fitzjohn, Union President, has confirmed that "due to the size of the venue, there will be an array of acts spread out across the arena, accommodating to all students' tastes and styles".
The official announcement for the full line-up of acts will be at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), in the Union Cinema on Tuesday 17th May at 5pm. Students will also have the opportunity to watch the AGM and hear the announcements from home, as SUSUtv will be streaming the event live online.


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Munchkin and Warhammer 40,000 – two great games that work great together! Become an Ultramarine, Necron, Aeldari, Ork, Death Guard, or Tyranid. Make a Pilgrimage to Holy Terra, use your Lasblaster, and of course you need More Dakka! Be vigilant; you might encounter the Sloppity Bilepiper, a Horror of Tzeentch, or even Mortarion himself!
Illustrated by principal Munchkin artist (and extreme Warhammer 40,000 fanboy) John Kovalic, and designed by Munchkin Line Editor Andrew Hackard in consultation with Games Workshop.
Now get out there, soldier, and do some damage!
Munchkin is © 2001, 2002, 2006-2008, 2010-2012, and 2014-2018 by Steve Jackson Games Incorporated. All rights reserved. Munchkin, the Munchkin characters, the pyramid logo, and related rights in and to the mechanics of Munchkin Warhammer 40,000 are proprietary to Steve Jackson Games Incorporated, and are either ©, ™ or ®. All rights reserved to their respective owners. Warhammer 40,000 © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2018. Warhammer 40,000, the Warhammer 40,000 logo, GW, Games Workshop, Space Marine, 40K, Warhammer, 40,000, the 'Aquila' Double-headed Eagle logo, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likeness thereof, are either ® or ™, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world, and used under licence.
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Experience the rigid etiquette of the Emperor's court, the delicate beauty of the tea ceremony and the savage pleasure of viewing the severed heads of your enemies. In this book, you'll find:
Stand on either side as the explorers from the West meet the ancient Empire of the Rising Sun. Magic and swordplay, power and poetry, beauty and terror – all await you in GURPS Japan Second Edition!
130 black-and-white pages. Softcover.
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GURPS Middle Ages 1 (Reprint)
Welcome to the age of chivalry, fealty, and piety. GURPS Middle Ages 1 takes you to the rich, dark world of medieval England, where knights fight for King and God, nobles trade favors and treachery, and peasants work the land.
Three major periods are covered: the Saxon Kingdoms, Norman England, and the High Middle Ages. Medieval combat is described at length, from simple jousts to the deadly Crusades, with details on melee weapons, siege weapons, armor, and castle defenses. Also included are magic, religion, and beasts both real and mythical . . . plus maps of castles, an abbey, and medieval England and France.
130 black-and-white pages. Softcover.
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GURPS Russia (Reprint)
GURPS Russia presents the Russian world from its beginnings in the 10th century to its new beginnings in the early 18th. In this book, the GM will find complete details on the history, folklore, and daily life not of the Soviet Union or of the Imperial Age, but of medieval Russia – a culture that seems all but forgotten in the twentieth century, overborne and overshadowed by the U.S.S.R. To most Westerners, the word "Russia" is synonymous with communism, nuclear war, competing space programs, and WWI-level farm equipment serving in the fields of The People.
This book puts characters into the Russia of the Middle Ages, from the 10th century to the 18th. It also opens up the world of Russian folklore and fairytales, where all sorts of interesting – and sometimes frightening – creatures dwell.
130 black-and-white pages. Softcover.
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Munchkin Kittens (Reprint)
Which clearly explains what happened to them. Cats may be cute, but they've got teeth, claws and siege weaponry? Munchkin Kittens has 30 new cards that some of you may be allergic to. Don't be fooled . . . they're adorable, but deadly!
This is an expansion for Munchkin. It is not a stand-alone game. This is NOT a collectible or randomized set. Every Kittens pack is the same as every other.
30 cards in a blister pack.
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Munchkin Starfinder (Reprint)
Munchkin Starfinder combines the roleplaying, backstabbing action of classic Munchkin with the lasers, alien planets, starships, and adorably deadly skittermanders from the Starfinder Roleplaying Game! Defeat The Swarm and loot the universe . . . in Munchkin Starfinder!
Based on the Starfinder Roleplaying Game from Paizo Inc.
168 cards, a unique die, and a rulesheet.
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Munchkin Starfinder 2 – Far Out (Reprint)
56 new cards for your Starfinder spacefaring adventure! Defeat new monsters, including more of the evil Swarm, before they take over the Pact. Add more futuristic weapons to your hoard and more Ships to fly through space!
Based on the Starfinder Roleplaying Game from Paizo Inc.
Starfinder-related characters, plots, themes, and locations are copyright © 2018 by Paizo Inc. All rights reserved. Paizo Inc., Paizo, the Paizo golem logo, Starfinder, and the Starfinder logo are registered trademarks of Paizo Inc., and are used under license. Munchkin® Starfinder® 2 – Far Out is copyright © 2018 by Steve Jackson Games Incorporated. Munchkin, the Munchkin characters, Warehouse 23, the pyramid logo, and the names of all products published by Steve Jackson Games Incorporated are trademarks or registered trademarks of Steve Jackson Games Incorporated, or used under license. All rights reserved.
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GURPS Steampunk 3: Soldiers and Scientists
When it comes to steampunk, it's important to be of good character. Fortunately, that's easier than ever, thanks to GURPS Steampunk 3: Soldiers and Scientists. This supplement builds off of the campaign-world information of GURPS Steampunk 1: Settings and Style to present the information you need to make amazing Victorian-era adventurers for GURPS Fourth Edition.
This supplement looks at various traits vital to making the 19th century come alive, including new quirks, disadvantage options, and social challenges, plus self-defense styles perfect for combat in a corset. It also features over 30 GURPS templates, ranging from "racial" templates such as biological creations and steam-powered automata; to character templates covering every power level from down-to-earth rogues and reporters to renowned detectives, explorers, and magicians . . . plus, of course, soldiers and scientists!
78-page PDF.
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Because motor vehicle accidents can result in severe injuries, and even death, and can be extraordinarily costly due to medical bills, lost productivity and earnings, legal and court costs, property damage, and insurance costs. The total cost of auto collisions in the United States last year was over $200 billion, according to the National Center of Biotechnology Information. That number includes the costs of pedestrian accidents, which can result in serious and costly injuries that can severely impact your life. If you are involved in a pedestrian accident, it is important to contact a pedestrian accident attorney in Clayton County to try to recover for your injuries.
The severity of injuries in a pedestrian accident often depends on several factors, such as:
- angle of the impact
- speed of the car
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Typically, a collision between a pedestrian and the front of the car has three separate impacts if the pedestrian is an adult. First, the bumper of the car often hits the lower leg or knee region. Second, the pedestrian is usually thrown onto the hood and windshield area of the car and is at risk for head and upper body injuries. Finally, the pedestrian is usually has an impact with the ground as they bounce off the hood or over the top of a car. The most typical injuries in adult pedestrian accidents include musculoskeletal injuries such as leg fractures and tears in knee ligaments, as well as head and neck trauma, including traumatic brain injury. Children are more likely to suffer head and neck injuries than adults because of the differences in their centers of gravity and the position of the impact on their bodies.
Overall, injuries from pedestrian accidents can be extremely serious and can have a significant impact on your life, both regarding finances and enjoyment of life. If you care injured in a pedestrian accident, call the Law Offices of Shane Smith at (770) 487-8999 today for a free consultation. An experienced accident lawyer is here to help you get reimbursed for your injuries and get your life back on track.


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With thanksgiving and other holiday gatherings fast approaching, you may want to ensure your smile is squeaky-clean and sparkly. Here are 5 things you can easily do today to brighten your smile.
1.) Eat Crunchy Fruits and Veggies: Apples, celery, carrots… these foods are high in nutrients and stimulate saliva flow in the mouth, in addition to clearing bacteria and plaque build up on the surface of your enamel.
2.) Drink through a Straw: Strongly pigmented drinks like grape juice, coffee, and tea can cause surface stains that could be easily avoided by using a straw. Avoiding yellow or brown stains from diet coke or any other colored drink will make a big difference in the brightness of your smile.
3.) Hydrogen Peroxide rinse: Dilluting hydrogen peroxide with water (1 part water to 1 part hydrogen peroxide) and swishing the solution can help you remove stains from your teeth. Whitening toothpaste can help as well, but the bubbling effect of swishing hydrogen peroxide helps you know it's really working.
4.) Try an at-home whitening kit: Whitening your teeth at home with an over-the-counter product such as Crest white strips or Rembrandt whitening gel will help, just be sure to follow the instructions and use the treatment through to the end (typically a 1-2 week process).
5.) Visit the Dentist: Zoom whitening, laser whitening, gel whitening trays–your dentist has access to stronger forms of whitening than you do, and if you want your teeth whiter faster, talk to your doc about services he offers.
This holiday season may be your most memorable yet! Don't get caught with a yellow or brown smile as you gather with family and friends.
Dr. Scherschligt is a cosmetic dentist in Salt Lake City. If you would like to use up your insurance benefits before you lose them at the end of the year or just want to brighten your smile for the holidays, do not hesitate to call his office at (801) 484-1032


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Bhubaneswar: Union Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Narendra Singh Tomar today said that he was not forcing anyone to learn Hindi.
"I am not forcing anyone to learn Hindi. If Tathagata Satpathy has problems in understanding Hindi then he should decide in which language letters should be written," stated Tomar responding to BJD MP Tathagata Satpathy's statement on the issue of the former writing to him in Hindi.
The Union Minister, however, didn't miss an opportunity to take a dig at Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for his poor knowledge of Odia.
"He (Tathagata Satpathy) should first make Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik learn Odia," the Union Minister added.
Notably, Tomar had written to Satpathy on government letterhead, inviting the lawmaker to organize gram sabhas at district, block and panchayat-level as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'New India by 2022' vision.
In response to Tomar's letter in Hindi, the Odisha MP from Dhenkanal had hit out at the Centre for forcing Hindi on non-Hindi speaking Indians.
Satpathy had written back to Tomar in Odia expressing his inability to comprehend the letter written in Hindi.
Reacting to Tomar's remarks Satpathy said: "How could he know in which language I communicate with Naveen Patnaik and others inside the state."
Satpathy tweeted:
How come Hon'ble Shri Tomar writes to colleague in English? And to me in Hindi knowing I am Oriya. Fun or agenda?
– TS pic.twitter.com/f7B2MMAeZL
— Office of T Satpathy (@SatpathyLive) August 22, 2017


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Seoul searching | the balancing act
HELLO, from the settled side!
You know, the life I said I'd try out this year?
Thus far, settled life has included the usual, discovering more about myself, acing adulting, and enjoying life even more. I have also been thinking less about life after "Hai" and focusing more on spending quality time in this vibrant city - even taking fewer and shorter trips out of Shanghai.
Last Christmas I was on a beach, this Christmas, I'm on a couch...
"Oh my God, I love your hair! It's so cool, can I touch it?"
How many of you natural haired sistahs have gotten these comments while traveling? Or maybe I should ask if you've lost count of how many times you've heard this? And I'm guessing that by now, like me, you're probably used to it, and know that it comes with the territory of world travel!
That's the question I've been asking myself recently!
First of all, I have a confession; I don't currently own a selfie-stick as I keep breaking them, but for the most part, I'm a "solo travel girl", and being solo goes far beyond travel.
I generally do a lot by myself as I just enjoy my own company. However, over the past few years (with all this growth and all), I have been putting in effort into being more social and engaging in more group activities. Surprisingly being "Social Shanya" is also fun.
I enjoyed my short stint in Palawan. It started off a bit dismal, but the sun came out and turned things around. It was time to head to Boracay! Getting there was an adventure in itself. I had to take another 5-hour bus ride to back Puerto Princesa, where I'd catch my flight to Manila, then to Boracay.
I booked a van ride from El Nido to PPS airport, and was instructed to be ready at 6:00am. Long story short, the van came at 5:30am, unbeknownst to me and I stood there waiting for an hour. I managed to get another van and headed to what I thought would be the airport in torrential rain. I had some hours till my flight, so I sat unbothered for most of my ride. Then we got into Puerto Princesa town...
BagLady of Style: Tatiana Gomez
Name: Tatiana Gomez
Current City: Shanghai
Occupation: Senior Designer for Corporate Interior Offices
How would you describe your style? Classy / Boho
If you had to wear one outfit everyday, what would it be?
A black short dress, turtleneck, sleeveless, a lined.
June 2019


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Age: ~1 year old
Weight: 65 lb.
Vet Record: 100% vaccinated and spayed, female
Meet Bell! She is an active, fun, friendly, mutt who loves everyone she meets! Bell does not have any fear or aggression and she is great with other dogs. However, Bell gets too excited around cats to live with them. Bell can walk on a leash, play fetch, catch treats and stand on her hind legs. Ideally Bell needs a fenced-in yard and daily walks/runs. Bell will be a great addition for an active family.


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Her post says it all....I can relate to everything said...as a vet myself and as I continue to hold down the fort at home....my heart goes out to all of the active duty and veterans. We must always remember....there are many individuals behind each and every uniform. I'm so proud. Make sure to watch the youTubes she has on her blog....I was a mess after that as you can imagine.
THANK YOU to all that are serving and who have served...Just remember as your children are out of school tomorrow...give them an extra hug...as many of our kids are missing their Moms or Dads right now...please do that for me. Just take a moment during the day to remember the bittersweet sacrifices. I believe this is all we ask.


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Hit a Home Run! (-un word family) (Color)
Hit a Home Run! (-un word family) (Color)
Help children find the -un word family by coloring the rhyming pictures in this fun baseball-themed practice page.
Printable Details
- Grade: K
- Subject: Phonemic Awareness, Rhyming, Word Families
- Theme: Baseball
- Number of Pages: 1
- Type: Skills Sheets


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Went From $60,000 To $100,000+ With Joe Verde
"From $60,000 after my first class to $100,000 plus this year."
"I have only sold cars for a little over 3 years and this was my 4th Joe Verde Workshop.
My first year in this business I made a little over $60,000 following the Verde process. Last year, I made around $78,000, but this year things have really taken off. I am on track to sell over 200 cars and I have already made over $100,000, and we still have 2 months to go.
Every year I have focused on whatever I was lacking in the year before. I was so new into the business at the first class and I just tried to soak up as much as I could. After the second Workshop I had a plan; to focus on improving all of my 'yes' questions (minor commitments) and 'either/or' questions (to investigate, make appointments and close). After the 3rd class I focused on the 8 steps to the sale and making sure I had a buyer in my office (who had taken Total Mental Ownership), before I delivered numbers.
After every Verde workshop I attend, I leave thinking I have really only scratched the surface of my potential and I look forward to seeing you guys at the next workshop. Thanks again!"
-Deacon, Salesperson, Chevrolet Cadillac, Canada
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by Jason Suzuki
The pink film, or the Roman Porno as the Nikkatsu-produced titles were called, was a training ground for many filmmakers who would go on to acclaim and success, some being regarded as masters programmed regularly at the world's top festivals. In exchange for a requirement to consistently show skin, filmmakers were given pretty much free reign in regards to the rest of the film. This year saw the unveiling of a new Nikkatsu project infinitely more exciting than the now defunct Sushi Typhoon label: the Roman Porno Reboot project. Instead of five up-and-coming filmmakers Nikkatsu break that tradition in exchange for five established artists to attach to this new project. The rest of the rules stayed the same though. As long as there's some sex about every ten minutes nothing was off limits. Two of the five were shown at this year's San Diego Asian Film Festival: the self-aware fun of Akihiko Shiota's Wet Woman in the Wind and the barrage to the senses that is Sion Sono's Anti-Porno.
More in the tradition of Brecht and Wakamatsu than your typical soft-core offerings from their heyday, Sono's Anti-Porno lives up to its title, which apparently was Sono's only requirement if he was going to accept Nikkatsu's offer. Still somehow managing to retain the enfant terrible title despite his success – he is a festival regular and Shinjuku Swan was a big box office earner in Japan – this project ended up with Sono turning in one of his most intellectually exciting works. The Whispering Star is still his supreme work of the past few years, eschewing his usual manic fun for a calm, meditative experience, Anti-Porno may prove to be just as polarizing given its ideological focus. For a man who has given so many up-skirt shots in both passion projects and paycheck projects, Sono takes a more critical stance of the genre, relating it to women's role in society, not just in works of fiction.
We start out in a studio apartment, the majority of it painted a bright yellow while the bathroom is entirely red. The majority of our time will be in this room which feels like an homage to a section of Cleo from 5 to 7. Kyoko (Ami Tomite) is a successful artist whose method of novel writing incorporates visually realizing her characters on full sized canvas, laid out across one of her walls in an otherwise spare set. Scantily clad, she floats around the apartment, haunted by a sexual mania. When her thoughts climax she races for the toilet to vomit, sort of her form of bodily fluid release.
The film is mainly a one-woman show with the occasional appearances from her specter of a sister who appears from time to time, playing a piano not really there. Thus the music is both diegetic and not so, an edge the movies applies to most aspects. Noriko (Mariko Tsutsui) is the meek assistant who meets each of Kyoko's demands which are increasingly demeaning. Soon after is Kyoko's interview/photo shot with a group of art world elites, strap-ons and all. Then we hear "Cut!" and it's here that the movie starts to resemble something more along the lines of F for Fake as it eschews narrative for collage, and moans for ideas (mostly).
Kyoko is not just Kyoko but a character in her own movie. If Six Characters in Search of an Author was a general look at the roles we play and the scenes we must bear repetition of, Anti-Porno is this applied absurdist concept applied just to women. At home Kyoko has dinner with her sister and her horny parents. Looking up she sees a buzz-saw dividing the ceiling, or the ceiling of a set. This is how Sono visualizes the moment we realize our roles are decided and thus our worlds constructed. Tomite gracefully switches between Kyoko's fear of repeating, and failing, the same scene over and over again and the bravado of Kyoko the artist. But the expectation to deliver this fantasy wears her down to the point when characters and character within characters blend and the artifice is increasingly difficult to maintain.
While I have only seen two of the five entries in Nikkatsu's reboot series, this is easily some of the most exciting stuff they have produced since Seijun Suzuki was upsetting their higher ups. We have been enjoying a stream of passion projects from Sono these past few years so it's a nice surprise that an almost reluctant for-hire project got his wheels turning to this degree. You will be exhausted by the end of this as once it grabs your train of thought it refuses to let go and it will kick and scream and blare its piano so you don't look away.
Jason Suzuki is co-editor of Cinema Adrift.


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It's my Birthday today.
Can't you tell I'm super excited to be Another year older?
Big Fun tomorrow night, though.
My birthday party will be a costume party, like last year.
I think it will be a tradition from now on.
I will be a Sexy Alabama Football player...
The kids are staying with the grandparents ...
(= While the kids are away ... Alabama Mama will play =)
Will add incriminating pictures later!
Friday, October 24, 2008
It's my Birthday today.
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Hi, my name's Renee Ball and I am the founder of The Lactation Station. I will also answer to other names like "MUM" or "BABE", however this is generally when something is needed so I don't tend to answer right away.
In between being a mum to my gorgeous daughter Honor and wife to my handsome husband Tim I started my business "The Baker's Daughter" making delicious Lactation Cookies for other breastfeeding mothers at their request because the cookies just tasted so good not to share and they really worked.
I guess some would say I was destined to work within the food industry. My father Roy West is one of New Zealand's Top bakers meaning I literally grew up in bakeries although I never dreamed of becoming a baker myself but I guess that is what I am now and Lactation products is my specialty.
Originally from Auckland, my family and I made the move to Papamoa, Tauranga to get out of the rat race and we will never look back. Since moving down here I have helped Tim to start his Fitness Business called Primal Strength & Conditioning and along the way have learnt how to run a company successfully which then lead me to finally having the confidence to take my business to the next level and so "The Baker's Daughter" became "The Lactation Station".
Some days I don't know how we do it but I can not be more proud of where we are today. It takes hard work and a lot of wine, not only to run a company but to raise a very stubborn and determined little girl but through both I have discovered the person that I am today and you know what, I am proud of who I am too!
I am very fortunate to have the people I do in my lives, my amazing family and my incredible friends. Without these support systems I don't know where we would be.
To get a small glimpse into my chaotic but pretty fun life, be sure to follow me on our social media platforms:
Insta: @the_lactation_station Snapchat: renee455 FB: @thelactationstation
Renee x
We're all born a superstar, you just have to pull it out of yourself! – Lady Gaga


text: This specialty short run project is digitally printed on our MGI DP60 and then it gets a custom die cut and score by John (pictured above). After folding and gluing, this project becomes a customized event photo note card. The client takes photos of participants during their golf outing and then has the photos printed out and placed inside when the event is completed. A nicely branded piece each participant is sure to share.


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AS Elections 2016: Meet Vice Presidential candidate Edward Tang
Film studies and philosophy major Yingham "Edward" Tang, 20, knew he wanted to make a change at SMC after hearing about the controversy surrounding the AS funding of the Nutcracker play last semester. "I heard something about what happened last year, with people that were just voting to make the professors happy, to make the nutcracker concert," Tang said. "That's one thing I heard, and at the time I said, 'Associated Students should be for students, not for the college.'"
He was introduced to the idea by friend and roommate Steve Maldonado, who at the time was serving as vice president of AS. This semester, Tang is running for vice president against Adrian M. Restrepo.
"I don't really want to beat anyone," Tang said. "As long as we're pushing the change, I think that's what I want to do."
According to Tang, his and Restrepo's country of origin contributes to a cultural background that gives each candidate different perspectives. He says Restrepo, who is from Venezuela, has more of an eye out for Hispanic students. Tang, who is from China, is concerned with issues facing Asian students.
"People think of Chinese students differently," Tang said. "They think Chinese students are rich and they drive the fancy car and they just study hard and show off and everything. I don't think that's representative of most of the students here. And I feel there's a lack of representation here, especially of the Chinese students and all the Korean and Japanese students as well."
Problems he feels affect the more general population of SMC students are the limited classes for some majors, including nursing and computer sciences. He thinks that we're not fully utilizing all the resources we have available to the college, including the multiple campuses and empty rooms that could be put to use for clubs. The toilets and schools' use of water is also a concern.
"We're doing that right now, we're changing the toilets to the water saving ones," Tang said. "But not all of them. Some of them. We still have a lot to go. And then you see the sink is leaking — we need to fix that." As far as what makes a good V.P., Tang thinks it has to do with communication with the President. That includes suggesting new ideas to them, supporting them and compromising.
"It's like philosophy — I know I'm right, but I can't be 100% certain that I'm right," Tang said. "So I don't want to be like super confident on my platform because if the problem — let's say parking — if that's not something popular then it's my fault. So I don't want to push that. I want to actually get people's feedback and hear what other people think, instead of it 100% has to be my idea, it has to be right."


text: Our first field trips of the school year! 9th graders travel off campus to take part in workshops and industry tours that focus on nuclear technology and computer science careers. 10th graders will learn all about health science related careers here on the Delta campus. 11th and 12th graders will tour colleges throughout the state.


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This DK knitting pattern leaflet King Cole 3702 will instruct you on how to create baby blocks, bunting and a blanket, ideal for a nursery.
This pattern gives you measurements to create the garments to approximately 11cm/4.25 x 11cm/4.25 Blocks 14cm/5.5 x 14cm/5.5 Bunting Triangle 61cm/24 x 81cm/32 Blanket.
This King Cole knitting pattern is suitable for use with most double knitting yarns however, tensions may vary and we recommend you knit a tension square before knitting the whole garment.
See image provided for the number of 100g balls of wool required for each garment.
Please note that this is a knitting pattern and NOT a set of finished knitted garments. All knitting instructions are written in English.
The wool illustrated is King Cole Comfort DK which is available to purchase on a separate listing.


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Visit the LLM programme pages here.
The LLM programme in Public International Law at the University of Groningen provides students with a strong foundation in most fields of public international law, and is designed to provide an optimal mix of teaching and mentorship, to ensure the realization of our goals in the field of knowledge dissemination and the training of academic, legal, and practical skills.
Within these parameters, the programme offers some flexibility in the range of courses that can be chosen and students can opt for a peace & security, an economic/environmental or a dispute settlement profile. The programme offers the opportunity for starting or enhancing one's professional career in an international legal environment, be it at a national government level, in the United Nations, or at an international non-governmental agency.
Following an LLM programme in any field of international law in the Netherlands guarantees that students will study in an optimally international law-oriented environment: some of the most important international legal institutions in the world reside in the Netherlands, including the International Court of Justice, the Permanent Court of Arbitration, the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, the International Criminal Court and the Iran-US Claims Tribunal.
Career Prospects
International law can be found everywhere and is practiced all around the world, therefore opportunities are not limited to the legal department of an international organization or the foreign ministry. Expertise in international law is needed in many national governmental institutions and ministries, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, internationally operating enterprises and academic institutions.
Admission requirements (General)
- The basic requirement for admission is a university Law degree which entitles the holder to practise in his/her country of origin or signifying completion of the academic stage of legal education (e.g. LLB)
- The transcript of studies must reflect a GPA (Grade Point Average) equivalent to 7/10 (Dutch grading scale);
- Proof of English proficiency (minimum scores required);
- Letter of motivation;
- A curriculum vitae;
- One academic reference
Specific requirements can be found here.
Application deadlines (course starts September 1, 2019)
- EU/EEA students: May 1, 2019
- Non-EU/EEA students: May 1, 2019
Tuition fees
- EU/EEA students: € 2083
- non-EU/EEA students: € 14650
Program taught in:
- English
See 7 more programs offered by University of Groningen »
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I graduated college in 2002 with a BS in computer science. At that time the tech market has just been decimated and thousands of tech employees were laid off every month. I have been working part-time in a small company during college and they need someone for tech. They offered me a $35K salary, but I barely negotiated it to $37K. I wanted $40K but the supply and demand of the market at that time was really working against me so I had to lower my expectation and accept the offer.
It was a good decision at that time because while many new graduates were hunting desperately around for a job, I was already working in an air conditioned office on a hot summer day. And in terms of finances, it was also good, because I had income coming to me immediately.


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Many years ago…
Traveling involved having to decide which travel guidebooks to buy, navigating using a physical paper map, and making phone calls from a pay phone or hotel room.
Then came the Internet…
All that guidebook information went online and you could get reviews for everything from hotels to restaurants to activities. From blogs to social media, information was readily available at a click of a button and all you needed to do was press print.
Fast forward a few years and hello smartphones! Now all the above os accessible on the go and you don't need physical maps because phones have a built-in GPS. With all this tech at your fingertips, the challenge is to figure out how to constantly stay connected while traveling.
There are a few things to think about when considering your options for travel connectivity: Do you need to be able to make calls or is Internet access sufficient? Are you a solo traveler or are you going with a group of friends? Is this a long weekend beach getaway or a backpacking trip across Southeast Asia? Whichever one it is, we've gathered 6 options below.
- Activate Your International Roaming
This would be the most direct and simple question. It usually just involves activation via your phone or at a store and you're good to go. Each mobile carrier has their own packages and plans. The prices also vary depending on which country you're going to and what services you require.
Pros: Hassle free.
Cons: Pricey if you use it for more than a few days.
Best for: Travelers who aren't planning to be away for more than a week and need to be reachable by phone.
- Buy an Overseas Prepaid SIM Card
If you're planning to do a bit of research and planning on the go, purchase an Overseas Prepaid SIM Card. Not only will you have Internet but you'll also have the convenience of a local phone number to call hotels, restaurants, and your agencies whenever you need. Just make sure your phone is also unlocked and is able to run with other SIM cards other than the ones from your network operator.
Pros: Cost effective.
Cons: You won't be reachable on your regular phone number unless you have dual SIM phone, not suitable for those on a multi-country trip.
Best for: Travelers who are not expecting phone calls, need full Internet connectivity and are on a budget.
- Get WiFi From Your Pocket
If making phone calls isn't a priority, consider renting a pocket WiFi router. As its name implies, the device is portable enough for you to just pop it into your pocket and voila! You can enjoy the Internet with this instant WiFi. These are usually rented out on a daily basis and rates differ depending on the country you're going to.
Pros: Fast speeds and can connect to multiple devices.
Cons: You need to carry around an additional device.
Best for: Travelers who have multiple devices or who are traveling in a small group. Or travelers who need a more powerful and stable connection.
- Rent a Phone
Some countries such as Korea, UK, Japan, and USA have phone rental companies for travelers. They offer a wide variety from basic feature phones to the latest Samsung S7.
It's an option if you're hesitant to bring your precious smartphone on a beach holiday where there's a high chance of it drowning, or if your current phone's camera just doesn't cut it and you want something better to document your travels. Just be mindful that with any rented items, damage or loss will incur penalties so be careful!
Pros: You can pick the phone that's most suitable for your trip.
Cons: You won't have all your contacts and apps.
Best for: Anyone who needs features that their current phone doesn't have.
- Search for Free WiFi
Are you the free and easy traveler that doesn't mind being disconnected every once in a while? If you are, you can always forgo the paid options and keep on the lookout for free WiFi. Most hotels, restaurants, and airports have free WiFi that you can connect to–usually for some information or an email address. Some cities even have free public WiFi!
As with most things, do some research on your holiday destination and the options that are available. Also, bear in mind that the security of free WiFi isn't going to be top notch so proceed with caution and avoid accessing any sensitive information like mobile banking.
Pros: It's free!
Cons: Security issues, unstable connection.
Best for: Travelers on a budget who don't meet a constant and stable Internet connection.
- Tethering
Lastly, if you're stuck somewhere with no free WiFi and you really need an Internet connection, you could always put on a smile and ask (really nice) a stranger to fire up their mobile hotspot for a few minutes.
Pros: It's free!
Cons: You have to be a bit thick-skinned and ask favors from a random stranger.
Best for: Travelers who are out of choices and need connectivity desperately.
So which option would you go with for your holiday? They each have their pros and cons and are all suited for different situations. Whichever one you choose, remember no to stress over the options and enjoy yourself.


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HOT72 Elf Blades
Alternative Armies
SKU: hot72
15mm Scale Miniatures
This code contains sixteen white metal 15mm scale miniatures in the following mixed poses:
Elf with Sword upright x 8
Elf with Sword levelled x 7
Elf Officer with Sword x1
As with all HOT 15mm Fantasy codes you can purchase one pack or you can choose a sampler which gives you one of each pose of miniature from this pack; a great way to try or to make skirmish forces with HOT.
All miniatures are supplied unpainted and without bases. Some Assembly may be required with miniatures.


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100 degrees, 13.1, dehydration, gatorade, half marathon, heat casualty, heat stroke, heat training, hot, marathon training, over heating, running in heat, sport beans, training
I consider myself an experienced runner. I know how to check and take stock of myself, when to push, and when to take it easy. Today was one of those days that would have ended in disaster if I didn't have the experience I do.
I went out today with the goal of running 13.1 at least, as it has been quite a while since I did a full half marathon as a training run.( I also needed to try out my new Gaiam Touch Trainer Heart Rate Monitor, which I plan on reviewing in full in an upcoming post) I did not, however, go out at the right time of the day to run that distance (duh, noon in Texas). I was planning to run negative splits, taking it easy and keeping my heart rate below 140 for the first few miles… then I started running and quickly realized that I was not going to be able to reach those goals today, and I decided to just go until I felt like I was getting close to danger.
Danger comes up very quickly. I almost found out the hard way.From the start this of this run, I couldn't get my heart rate down below 155 with any type of pace above a power walk, so I decided to run in the anaerobic zone (165+) instead of my original target of my recovery zone (-140). The heat still kept me way above my usual pace times in that zone. I logged my first mile with my heart rate around 155-160, then my second 160-170…my third mile (on the course I had laid out for myself)had a long flat straightaway, with no shade. I decided to power through this portion and kicked it up to 170-175. I stopped at my Z, parked around the 3.5 mile mark, grabbed a gatorade from the cooler I keep in the trunk, switched out my KSO's for my Treksports, and headed off again. (this was planned from the onset, I wanted to try them both on a long pavement run) The next two miles went by without much issue, keeping steady @ around 175-183. My lungs were feeling ok, and I mentally checked myself over to make sure I could do the straight portion again. I felt ok to do it, or so I thought…. Halfway down the straight portion, around 5.8 miles or so, I realized something very bad was going on. I wasn't sweating. I know, I know….you all think I am so tough I don't ever sweat, but I really and truly stopped sweating….HELLO DEHYDRATION, where did you come from?! I dialled my pace back a little, and decided to cut out a portion of the course and head straight for the car… I stopped running as soon as I hit the shade (6.4mi) and continued on a brisk walk, checking my breathing… my pulse at a WALK was 173bpm, and I continued to check my breathing and had my phone in my hand by this point, just in case I didn't think I would make it to my car. I cut through some wooded paths to keep to the cooler shade and shorten my distance a little and made it safely back to my Z. I popped the trunk, grabbed a gatorade and literally poured it down my throat…. no more then 10 seconds later, I was sweating profusely. I shed my shoes and lounged in the shade for a bit, slowly drinking a second gatorade while I ate a pack of sport beans. By the time I was going for my third beverage, I texted Mrs MuddyJ to let her know I had an issue, but was ok, and that I was cutting my run short and would be headed home shortly. The absolute most frustrating thing about this entire experience: I WAS FINALLY STARTING TO FEEL GOOD. My final mile, even though I dialled back the final 2/10ths or so of it, was my fastest and felt my best. I have a better understanding now of how experienced runners can fall victim to what seems to be such an (EASILY) preventable condition. I took precautions and monitored myself,I made sure I was hydrating well, and had hydrated before my run, and I still almost wound up a casualty. On the side, I do like my new heart rate monitor, and I will be using my Treksports for runs on hotter surfaces in the future. While I enjoy the increased ground feel that my KSO's impart with their thinner soles, the thicker TrekSports convey a whole lot less heat to from the pavement to the sole of my foot….less heat, happier feet!


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- Lectin from seeds of a Brazilian lima bean variety (Phaseolus lunatus L. var. cascavel) presents antioxidant, antitumour and gastroprotective activities
- Amino acid composition, mineral contents and protein solubility of some lima bean (phaseolus lunatus l. Walp) seeds coat
- Isolation and biochemical characterization of a novel leguminous defense peptide with antifungal and antiproliferative potency
- Angiotensin-I converting enzyme inhibitory and antioxidant activities of protein hydrolysates from Phaseolus lunatus and Phaseolus vulgaris seeds
- Proteins with antifungal properties and other medicinal applications from plants and mushrooms
- Biological Potential of Sixteen Legumes in China
- Structural and some nutritional characteristics of Velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens) and Lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus) starches
- Lunatusin, a trypsin-stable antimicrobial peptide from lima beans (Phaseolus lunatus L.)
- Lectins as Bioactive Plant Proteins: A Potential in Cancer Treatment
- Estrogen-like effects of ethanol extracts from several Chinese legumes on MCF-7 cell
- Effects of ethanol extracts from Adzuki bean (Phaseolus angularis Wight.) and Lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus L.) on estrogen and progesterone receptor phenotypes of MCF-7/BOS cells


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The following Park Scholars and Park Scholar initiatives have received media attention in recent weeks:
Park Scholar Media Mentions
Park Scholars Design Service-Learning Experience in Belize
posted 2011.10.14 This past summer, William Coe '14, Tyler Confrey-Maloney '13, Vincent Feucht '11, Jeb Fox '14, Luke Perkins '14, and Garik Sadovy '12 traveled to Belize for a two week experiential learning trip focusing on education, the economy, and the environment. The team consisted of an eclectic group of individuals, among them a pre-med philosopher, an English major, and future engineers representing areas including biological and agricultural, chemical, civil, and materials science engineering. The students developed the Central American
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Luke Zettlemoyer '00 Named Assistant Professor at the University of Washington
Luke Zettlemoyer '00 joined the faculty in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington this fall. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Zettlemoyer will continue his research on artificial intelligence. During his time at NC State, Zettlemoyer was awarded a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, along with the Bitzer Creativity Award, the Undergraduate Mathematics Fellowship, and the Computer Research Association Outstanding Undergraduate Award. In addition, prior to his graduation, he co-authored ten peer-reviewed research
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I love Melbourne. It's a pretty special place. Dubbed as Australia's cultural capital, it doesn't disappoint in it's vast offerings. Don't just take my word on that: the international community feels the same with Melbourne being the most liveable city for six years running. I can't think of anywhere else I'd rather call home, and I'm assuming a lot of you feel the same way. However, despite my love of the city, I am seriously worried about my future ability to do so.
Let's get things straight; we as university students and future graduates are in a far better position than a lot of other young Melburnians. In spite of this, I am genuinely concerned that I'll never be able to own a home; instead I will be forced into a lifestyle at the perpetual mercy of a duplicitous landlord.
The statistics are pretty frightening. In 1980, the median house price in Melbourne was a pittance at $40,800. Today that figure stands in excess of $700,000. Even after taking into account inflation over the past three decades, that is still an absurd increase. To afford even an average home in Melbourne's leafy inner suburbs, you'd need to have an income in excess of six figures. On top of that, it would also require a massive saving effort to come up with a deposit large enough to avoid mortgage lenders insurance, and to cover the associated stamp duty fees.
The picture is pretty bleak. So the question I ask myself is, what the hell is the government doing to address this systemic issue?
The Andrews Government
To the credit of the current State government, they've actually done something about it. The recent package of changes included no stamp-duty on properties under $600,000, a saving of up to $32,000, and a doubling of the first-home owners grant for regional purchases. There is also a trial program whereby the government supplies 25% of the full purchase price, essentially footing the cost of a deposit. The government then retains a 25% interest in the property that they recoup when it is sold. This goes to the heart of the issue, because coming up with a large deposit for a property is often the biggest barrier to homeownership.
Despite the strides made, there are still structural issues that aren't addressed by these policies. If the government were to roll out the input equity policy, they would be massively at the mercy of any future housing market collapse, and it could potentially put taxpayer dollars in a precarious position.
The Opposition
Leader of the Opposition Matthew Guy has also put his mind to the issue, coming up with a sensational, agile and very innovative Nine-Point Plan for addressing the crisis. His ideas mainly revolve around helping out those 'charitable' development companies by reducing barriers to development to increase supply. He's also noted the need for jobs to be located outside the CBD and for better public transport links.
While (as much as it pains me to admit it), he is on the money when it comes to spreading employment opportunities and public transport access, Guy's actions tell a very different story. The vicious opposition to the Andrews governments public transport investment shows that his party isn't interested in investing for the future. He should be criticised for focusing primarily on development rather than access, as it is clear from the number of foreign buyers in Melbourne that there is supply, just that it's going to investors rather than young buyers.
The Federal Government
This is more than a state issue, as is made clear by the fact that housing unaffordability in Sydney is rivalled only by Hong Kong. This would lead one to suppose that the Federal Government would also make concerted efforts alongside the States to address the issue. Well, to see the reality of this, let's look at a couple of Ministerial statements.
The Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull. (Now just prepare yourself for the sheer idiocy of our nation's leader.) He suggested that young people should tap into the 'bank of mum and dad' and get them to shell out to help their kids enter the market. Now unlike some politicians or demagogues, where a small loan of a million dollars is but a phone call away, the clear majority of young Australians simply cannot rely on their parents to fork out $120,000 plus for a deposit. Let's not overlook the fact that Malc was able to buy his first home in inner Sydney's Newtown WHILE a student for the equivalent of $82,000, and then sell it three years later for FOUR times as much.
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has suggested that if you don't like house prices in big cities, you should move to Charleville. Now without passing comment on what I'm sure is a charming rural town, the idea that young people should make such a life-altering move, (in this case, a cruisy 742 km from Brisbane), is nothing but ignorant.
Assistant Minister to the Treasurer, (and the man responsible for addressing housing affordability), Michael Sukkar suggested that the first step to getting into the housing market was to get a 'highly paid job'. That's a ripper idea, thanks Minister. I'll just go down to my local supermarket and get a job, getting paid a good base wage and penalty rates…. Oh wait the government just stood by as penalty rates were cut and the minimum wage is at an almost un-liveable level. How can this be an acceptable view to hold? Highly paid jobs don't exactly grow on trees, and they are increasingly more difficult to acquire with unemployment at almost 6 percent.
But enough of exposing the hypocrisy of the current Federal Government. What we need are leaders who are up to making the hard, unpopular choices. As the Senate Select Committee into Housing Affordability notes, there are 'tax system incentives which have encouraged investment in second and third properties'. Negative gearing needs to be severely limited, and foreign investment in residential real estate needs to be put under far greater control. That's an unpopular position, and I'll admit that. However, it is clear that the trajectory of the market is upwards, and it has a real potential to create a stratified class system in Australia. Young people would be forced into a lifetime of exorbitantly expensive renting, with the older generations leeching their capital and preventing them from saving. With prices remaining so high, getting that first property would be all but a pipe dream.


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A pedestrian has been seriously injured and a man arrested after a crash in Skegness.
Police are investigating following the collision on Wainfleet Road in Skegness.
Officers were called to the scene, near to the Job Centre, at 7.25pm yesterday, Wednesday August 15.
The collision involved a silver Audi and a pedestrian. A 29-year-old man has been arrested.
The pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Any witnesses to the collision are urged to get in touch with police. If any motorists believe they have any dash cam footage that captured the collision investigating officers would be very grateful for this as it could assist the enquiry.
Please call 101 with incident reference number 409 of 15 August.


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Create a clever textured table mat with Grunge Paste and stamping!
"At Christmas we always have some sort of small display in the middle of our dining table. This year instead of using a normal table mat I thought it would be great to decorate a blank piece of MDF for our table centrepiece to be displayed on!" -Kay
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Beef Cobbler is one of those comfort foods I absolutely love. I can eat this every day during the fall and winter. I love Beef Pot Pie, Chicken Pot Pie or Chicken Cobbler. Anything with rich, creamy gravies mixed with vegetables and meat and then topped with biscuits is terrific … [Read more...] about Beef Cobbler
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Beef Pot Pie With Herbed Biscuits
Gluten Free Living - 2015 Okay, do I have a dinner meal to rave over! Beef Pot Pie with Herbed Biscuits is so fantastic, I bet you'll put this on a regular dinner menu after giving it a try. Stew beef is combined in a wonderful sauce made with fresh herbs, Better Than Bouillon … [Read more...] about Beef Pot Pie With Herbed Biscuits


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Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) set a record attendance in 2016 with over 4.5 million visits to the park. An 8.7 percent increase from 2015. Within 2016, all months except December set monthly visitation records. These final numbers represent a 32 percent increase since 2014, and a 40 percent increase since 2012. RMNP was the third most visited National Park behind Great Smoky Mountain and Grand Canyon. Many other national parks in the Rocky Mountain West also had increases in visitation last year as the National Park Service celebrated its Centennial in 2016.
According to Kyle Patterson with the Park, "Determining visitation is a difficult and imprecise effort. Visitation statistics are reliably accurate estimates and help park managers see overall trends. Fall visitation, particularly on weekends, continues to increase at Rocky Mountain National Park. Winter weekend visitation also continues to increase. The top ten busiest days in 2016 in order from first to tenth were: September 24, July 3, September 4, September 17, July 24, July 10, July 17, September 5, July 23 and July 30."
The park is 415 square miles with over 300 miles of hiking trails that venture into the back country. RMNP also has over 450 miles of fishable water including the headwaters of the Colorado River, Big Thompson River, and the Cache La Poudre. Anglers can find native cutthroat trout (Greenback on the East side and Colorado on the West), brown trout and brook trout.
Plentiful fishing opportunities and wildlife sightings are a big reason why so many people visit this public lands haven every year.


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The Enormous 1973 Eruption in the Westman Islands
The eruption in the Westman Islands in 1973 is seared into the collective memory of Icelanders. It encapsulates so many interwoven dramatic narratives.
My dear, there seems to be an erupting volcano in our garden
There is the sudden terrible threat of the volcanic eruption. Just imagine waking up in the middle of the night and there is a massive eruption just outside your window. The serendipitous presence of the fishing fleet in harbor and its critical role in the successful evacuation of the islanders. Then there is the massive effort to save valuables from people's houses and the epic struggle with the lava which was threatening to close the harbor. Rescue workers were using pumps and hoses to cool down the lava and thus slow its advance towards the mouth of the harbor.
People worked around the clock, shoveling ash and pumice off roofs to stop them from collapsing. US Servicemen on their way home from Vietnam were drafted in to help with the around the clock shoveling. People in the Westman Islands still remember their hard work and dedication with fondness and I suspect the rescue effort may have been therapeutic for many of the soldiers and marines.
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Visit Eldheimar, the exhibition about the eruption in the Westman Islands
But in spite of all the heroism and the massive effort, a one third of the town was engulfed. Just over 400 buildings were buried under lava or other volcanic material. The town of Westman Islands which was an economic powerhouse when the eruption started never quite recovered. But make no mistake, the Westman Islands is a fantastic place to visit. I am fascinated by the story of the 1973 eruption so when I visited the islands recently I insisted on visiting the interactive exhibition Eldheimar which recently opened. Eldheimar literally means ´World of fire´ in case you were were wondering.
Eerie glimpses of Westman Islands before the eruption
The exhibition features an easy to use audio guide which accompanies the various sections which you go through. Cool videos and interactive displays tell the story of the Heimaey eruption in a compelling way. The centerpiece is unique. It is an actual house excavated from the volcanic material. Of course it is heavily damaged and there is still some volcanic material inside. But it is quite eerie to see glimpses of daily life so rudely interrupted. You not only get to peep through the windows but you can use a joystick to control cameras inside the house. These houses that have been buried are often referred to as ´Pompeii of the North´
Revealing the human cost of the eruption in the eruption in Westman Islands
You can also watch a film about the excavation of the house and it is moving to watch the lady who used to live there come into her house forty years later. Her story and so many other stories are told at Eldheimar and are a poignant reminder that there was a real human cost to the eruption and its aftermath.
Precursor to the drama
On the top floor is another exhibition which covers the eruption which created the small island of Surtsey in 1963. Little did people know that event would be the precursor of the drama that followed a decade later.
Ascending the volcano
I found it necessary to ascend the 200 meter hight Mt. Eldfell after my visit to Eldheimar. It is just nearby the exhibition building and it is is an easy trek. Your shoes may fill up with volcanic material and as a fun fact I can add that nobody would have wooden floor in the Westman Islands years after the eruption. The volcanic material that was everywhere would ruin it completely in no time.
You can see markers which identify were streets used to be before they were buried.
Spectacular view
The view at Mt. Eldfell (literal translation of Eldfell is Fire Mountain) there is spectacular. And up there you grasp the sheer magnitude of the devastation caused by the lava flow, ash and pumice. When I got down to the house I was staying just nearby I was told that prior to the eruption you could stand in that street and look out to the ocean. Today that view is completely blocked by Mt. Eldfell.
Go Rib Boating in the Westman Islands
When you are done processing the drama of the 1973 eruption in the Westman Islands we recommend going on an adreline packed rib boating trip and dine at Slippurinn Restaurant.


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text: "Fishwick, whose discerning hand was trained under former White House chief calligrapher Pat Blair, has designed everything from save-the-date cards that resemble classic chinoiserie to invitations inspired by Lee Radziwill's over-the-top interiors. "My work is not incredibly button-down and stuffy, but most of the events that I do are very formal," says Fishwick. "I think there is a trend right now toward everything leaning a little less boring." The opulent charm of her work may be why members of royalty and socialites have asked Fishwick to create inimitable designs for their most special occasions."