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13 years ago, today, I gave birth for the first time. I became a mother. I became the guardian for a little human. A tiny (although he was anything but) little human.
When I was younger, if you asked me if I was having children, I said, flat out, every time.."NO".
I didn't dream about being a wife and mother.
I didn't plan weddings, or baby names or imagine my life as a mother.
I didn't have white picket fence dreams or soccer mum-ing or dance mum-ing.
I honestly didn't have it on my cards.
I was going to have 3 dogs. Golden retrievers. And that would be my family.
When I finished university, I travelled. Adventured. And for most of it, I did it solo.
When I think back now, to the adventures I went on, as a young woman in a big world..alone, I kind of shudder. I was so naive and yet, so capable and confident. And I think it was the latter that got me through some tricky situations.
I travelled overseas, around Australia and then back overseas and then back to Australia to do more travel in Australia.
I met people on those travels who are still some of my closest friends.
I remember have lunch with a friend in Perth discussing relationships and families. She, unlike me, just wanted to be married, have children and for her, that was the dream life.
Honestly, I didn't get it.
To me, it felt like that is EVERYONE does. And I didn't want to do what EVERYONE did.
I told her that it was a trap. We were just asleep. A 'sheep'. We were conforming. Being too same-same if we chose that.
I think she thought I was mad, or paranoid or most likely both. We still both chuckle about that now (6 kids between us).
So what changed?
Why do I have 3 kids, and up until very recently, no dog?
Somewhere in my later 20's, after traveling a lot and traversing through various career channels, I felt something shift. I had not long come out of a serious relationship where I was engaged to be married. Out of an engagement where I was really questioning if I could reasonably commit to being with one person FOR EVER.
I mean, I couldn't even commit to a favourite colour.
Somewhere during that painful break up, amidst laying on the floor singing all the heart break anthems, I felt that I, in fact, may have room for marriage…and the door cracked open to the possibility of having children.
Turns out, the door flew open after meeting my now husband. And what an adventure that has been.
13 years ago, we had our first and within 3 years we had grown our little tribe to 5, after adding 2 more.
If you have read anything on my website, you know that I didn't sail through those first few years of motherhood well. Despite what it may have looked like on the outside.
I found it ever so challenging, in so many ways (which I am pretty sure I wrote about HERE). And if I didn't I'll fill you in sometime.
13 years…the longest job I have ever been in. And the job I have wanted to quit from the most, and with all 3 fast approaching teen years, many more desires to quit.
Motherhood has changed me. There is just no doubt about it. And, as it turns out, I am 100% sure, for the best!
So today, I celebrate motherhood and all the crazy arse stuff that comes with it.
Today I am grateful I didn't quit. Didn't pack it in. But instead, made the decision to use every god damn trigger they pressed on, to help me grow (I must be as tall as an oak tree by now).
Today I am glad that life surprised me with the gift of these little humans. And while I am still a massive dog lover, I know they could have never have given me what I receive daily from this lot.
Today I am grateful to our eldest boy, who is gentle, and funny and curious and considerate and tall like a baby giraffe (like me) and eats anything that is put in front of him, and smart.
Yeah, today I am really grateful.
Is there anything you are grateful for today?
I'd love to know. xx
Until next we meet, be brave, show up and share beautiful you.
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Read "The Importance of Talking to Teens about Sexual Health"
by Kristin Fairholm, Executive Director
The Importance Of Talking To Teens About Sexual Health As a parent, I understand the "uncomfortable factor" many mothers and fathers face when broaching the topic of sexual health with their teenagers. Few parents look forward to the discussion. But I would venture to say talking to your teen about a recent STD diagnosis or an unplanned pregnancy tops the list in conversations we would like to avoid. Your teen, whether he or she chooses to abstain, will one day become sexually active. It is a fact of life. Why not give your teen the tools necessary to navigate the healthiest life possible?
Your teen wants to communicate. Many parents would be surprised to learn their child wants to have a conversation. They don't want to learn about pregnancy, sex and STDs from MTV. They want mom and dad. Research suggests that youth who report feeling familial connection are more likely to delay sexual intercourse. Studies go on to point out exciting news: parents who initiate dialogue about sexual health that is inclusive of birth control, pregnancy and STDs have boys and girls, who are:
more likely to have sex at a later age
less likely to be sexually active as a teen
more likely to utilize protection when sexually active
more likely to have healthier relationships with their partners
Conversational neglect is dangerous. The American Sexual Health Association reports 1 in 2 sexually active persons will contract a sexually transmitted disease by the age of 25. The "uncomfortable" conversation you have with your child when he or she is 15 years old may just be what saves them at 25 years old. Sexual development is a healthy and normal part of living and we must work with our children to normalize the dialogue. Ignoring an uncomfortable topic does not mean the uncomfortable topic does not exist. Ignoring sexual health discussions in our home can lead to unsafe practices on the part of our teens that are not always equipped to think long-term when engaged in impulsive behaviors.
Be proactive and prepared to prevent teen pregnancy and ill health. You do not have to conduct these conversations alone. Think of yourself as one parent in a community of millions of parents who are working hard to get their children through life functioning at their best. If you are struggling to find the words, let EyesOpenIowa help you. We have a bevy of support. Start the conversation today!
For additional support, please consult:
Advocates For Youth
Centers For Disease Control And Prevention
Planned Parenthood
SEICUS (Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States)

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text: A memorable experience sharing my first time camping at Bootjack Campground in Marin County with fellow friends. We shared many laughs, yoga moments, and memories as we were surrounded by pine trees, and welcomed by the fog the next morning. A reminder that one can marvel at our Creator's work in local contexts. As He clothes the grass of the field, how much more does He care for those who belong to Him!


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Hey, Hey, Hey! It's round 2 of my weekly inspo posts...here to get you through with a little grace, a little joy, and a whole lotta fun!
Quote of the week: "I slept and I dreamed that life is all joy. I woke and I saw that life is all service. I served and I saw that service is joy." {Kahlil Gibran}
What I'm Listening To: "Once A Day" by Michael Franti feat. Sonna Rele. I ♥ Michael Franti's whole "Once a Day" movement! "Everybody oughta' hug somebody, love somebody, kiss somebody...at least once a day." We don't always know what we're about to go through in life, but we can be certain that Love will always get us through it. Listen to the lyrics for the message, but I guarantee you'll be jammin' along to the sound of the song as well!
What I'm Reading (besides the Bible!): "Mr. Monk on the Couch"- I loved watching the "Monk" T.V. show with my parents when I lived in Alaska and was super excited to see him appear in book form on a recent trip over Spring Break to Half Price Books in Berkeley, California. Set in one of my all-time favorite cities (San Francisco), I'm excited to dig in to this entertaining detective story.
Post of the Week: Raw Vegan Kale Pesto with Raw Zucchini Noodles (click title to view the video!) This week's video is a delicious, simple, gluten-free raw vegan kale pesto recipe sure to please your palate and set you on the path to becoming a bonified #RawFoodRockstar!
SPECIAL NEWS: I was recently interviewed for The Skanner newspaper where I shared my goal of creating community through my Hip Hop Yoga classes. The article also features a little insight into my background and passion for community health and wellness. Follow the link to read the article.
Upcoming Events & Classes:
April 17th (every Sunday), 3:30-4:30pm Groove Your Asana at Lorna Jane Bridgeport Village (Tigard, Oregon)
April 19th & 26th, 6:30-7:30pm Community Hip Hop Yoga at taborspace (Portland, Oregon)
May 15th, 7:30am-3:30pm The Hip Hop Yogis Do Wanderlust 108 at Laurelhurst Park (Portland, Oregon)
June 9th-10th, I'm speaking at the 10th Element of Hip Hop Tour (Portland, Oregon)
July 2016, "California Love: Hip Hop Yoga Hits Cali" (more info TBA)


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Two weeks ago we had the world premiere of one of our new short films, "We Had Plans," at the 19th NYC PictureStart Film Festival. As a filmmaker who tends to stick to more comedy & genre films, I was a little anxious about what the audience reaction would be to more of an intimate drama. It was my first time directing something so small in scale, but rich in nuance & emotion. I suppose I'm used to being able to judge how the audience feels about one of my films because of the laughter that fills the room or sharp gasps from the crowd, so this was a new experience for me as a filmmaker.
In a small space, there was a nice turnout of at least 40 people. We screened in a lineup of 7 films. All the others in this particular lineup were so strong, in production value, performance and, most importantly, story. I was blown away by the films and have since gone on to like their pages & reach out to the filmmakers that I did not meet personally via social media. Kelsey & I are incredibly proud to have screened amongst such lovely shorts. (I will say though that while we loved the other films, it was disappointing to be literally the only female filmmakers in the bunch.) In terms of our film though, we were very noticeably the shortest short, and the only one to take place in a single room between two people (notably women) having a heated discussion. I wondered how the audience would feel, especially considering we followed a whimsical, landscape-heavy piece (with a gorgeous aesthetic, I might add). As it turns out though, people were engrossed in our film! I could feel it in the room that, while our brief runtime may have surprised people, it no less enamored them. Kelsey heard one audience member in front of us whisper to his companion, "I liked that one," as our credits hit the screen.
After the screening, we were only able to chat with a few people, but we got some wonderfully surprising feedback. One audience member I had previously met at the Queens World Film Festival, who coincidentally ended up at this screening, said he loved it and that he was on the edge of his seat just as the film cut out, leaving him wanting more. Wanting more was a frequent comment from the audience. Another filmmaker from the lineup, whose film was just beautiful, said to me that he truly loved our film (when I went over with the intention of telling him how much I loved his). He said that he's been wanting to make a film in one space, but has found it difficult to execute. He said to be able to pull that off and take people on a journey with characters and tell a story in such a short time in such a confined space is a real accomplishment and we did that for him. He was "swept up by it." His words were clearly not just flattery, as he had no need to give such raw feedback, and I was utterly shocked and grateful to hear such a lovely assessment. (I wish my feedback for him was as eloquent, but I was so overwhelmed by what he said to me that I just kept using the word love in relation to all aspects of his film.) His friend, who is not a filmmaker, also chose to say something to me before I walked away and said that she loved the film too, and that it felt like watching someone trying to express themselves, and instead just making you feel it. And she emphasized that she "felt it." That was such a wonderfully odd bit of feedback that I really appreciated because I think it's a compliment to all of us, from Kelsey's writing (who was very much putting herself on paper in a vulnerable way), to the actors giving breathtaking performances, to my collaborations with Peter, our DP, and Jordan, our editor, to bring it all together in an intimate and sincere way. (And of course, we did not do it alone, we had an amazing crew of people who all added their personal touches to the film, making it work in many subtle ways).
Anyway, we ended that night feeling pretty great. So far, the film has been rejected at two other festivals (ones I knew were long shots, but I crossed my fingers for anyway). We're waiting to hear back from about 4 more. Hopefully we'll be able to share this short with more audiences before we put it on Vimeo next year. In the meantime, enjoy photos of us at the NYC PictureStart Film Festival below.
Photo credit: Mark Jude (pulled from NYC PictureStart's social media). Additional photos from the festival overall found on Facebook.


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We operationalize our strategy by defining five Strategic Goals:
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High quality Postgraduate & Executive Education meeting the market expectations
High standards of applied research and development in order to be nationally and internationally recognized
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No Hillary, No, No, No!
Zogby claims they've found some interesting tidbits about voters and current intentions considering the 2008 presidential election: Nearly 10,000 likely voters were asked, "Whom would you NEVER vote for President of the U.S.?"
For those questioning the viability of Hillary Clinton, just check out her numbers here. 50% of voters would NEVER vote for her. Even though she is rising up to 50% among Democratic primary voters; she still remains hated among the Republicans, Conservatives, Moderates, and the Swing voters. Those are the voters that are crucial to any election.
Hated? Surprise, surprise. Luckily, conservatives are on the right wave length — and it seems that at least some Democrats are too. Hillary is a complete and utter nightmare in every sense of the word. Allow me to mirror the Republican candidates at this past Sunday's debate: "There's nothing funny about Hllary Clinton as the president of the United States of America." Nothing.
But what we can draw upon these results is that Hillary Clinton is largely hated by voters (50% would never vote for her) while Mike Huckabee and Bill Richardson are the least objectionable by voters. Barack Obama also fares very well in this likeability test.
I suppose we'll have to wait to see what'll happen. With that said, this (for the moment) backs up my contention that Americans are sensible enough to keep Hillary out of the White House.


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Our Wine Club is an exciting opportunity to get involved with the winery on a more personal level. It is designed to provide you with great discounts, first access to special releases and exclusive invitations to our events.
There are two ways to join the Greystone Wine Club and unlock your 20% discount.
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2. Create a customisable Greystone Wine Subscription. The Subscription lets you receive wine throughout the year in two separate shipments. The subscription can be managed entirely online and can be paused at any time. Click here to find out more.
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In addition to priority access to new and limited production wines, Greystone Wine Club members enjoy:
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WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, the Biotechnology Institute announced the 15 student winners who will advance to the final stages of the 2018 BioGENEius Challenge this coming week at the BIO International Convention (BIO 2018) in Boston, Massachusetts.
The BioGENEius Challenge is the premier competition for high school students from across the globe that recognizes outstanding research and innovation in biotechnology. This year, finalists come from across the U.S., Canada and Germany, having won State or Regional science competitions or through the Institute's at-large national competition to vie for recognition in any of three Global Challenge categories: Healthcare, Sustainability (AgBIo) and Industrial/Environmental Biotechnology.
Johnson & Johnson Innovation is the signature sponsor of the BioGENEius Program and the Global Healthcare Challenge as part of its longstanding mission to support STEM education.
"The high school students competing in the BioGENEius Challenge are among the world's elite young thinkers. Their research projects represent some of the freshest thinking about how to use biotechnology to solve the world's most challenging problems," said Seema Kumar, VP Innovation, Global Health and Policy Communications at Johnson & Johnson. "We are proud to sponsor a program that helps these students achieve – and surpass -- their goals, and we are especially pleased to be the exclusive sponsor of the BioGENEius Global Healthcare Award. These students are the future of applied scientific innovation that brings more years of life and quality of life to people around the world."
On June 4th, the elite high school finalists will participate in the final round of judging for the International BioGENEius Challenge. During the competition, students will present their highly advanced research projects that address a variety of real world challenges. Many BioGENEius finalists go on to distinguishing academic and industry careers to realize their innovative capabilities.
This year's BioGENEius finalists include:
- Tobias Stadelmann, Marta-Schanzenbach-Gymnasium Gengenbach, Gengenbach, Germany
- Shloka Janapaty, Presentation High School, San Jose, CA
- Maggie Chen, Canyon Crest Academy, San Diego, CA
- Isani Singh, Cherry Creek High School, Greenwood Village, CO
- Preeti Krishnamani, Charter School of Wilmington, Wilmington, DE
- Suraj Modi, Mountain View High School, Lawrenceville, GA
- Haley Martens, Oak Park and River Forest High School, Oak Park, IL
- Mason Burlage, Beckman Catholic High School, Dyersville, IA
- Luann Jung, Manhattan High School, Manhattan, KS
- Katy Wnuk-Fink, Reservoir High School, Fulton, MD
- Sumani Nunna, North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, Durham, NC
- Claire Tse, Methacton High School, Eagleville, PA
- Sajeev Kohli, Sir John A Macdonald Secondary School, Waterloo, ON, Canada
- Marissa Sumathipala, Broad Run High School, Ashburn, VA
- Sriharshita Musunuri, Henry M. Jackson High School, Mill Creek, WA
"The extraordinary research we see during the BioGENEius Challenge underscores the importance of investing and encouraging our younger generations to pursue their ideas." said Dr. Lawrence Mahan, President of the Biotechnology Institute. "By focusing on and encouraging the breadth of promising applications of biotechnology, we will ensure the continued growth of STEM education and career development opportunities in both academia and industry these young innovators."
The winners of the International BioGENEius Challenge will be announced during the Tuesday Keynote Address at the 2018 BIO International Convention. Each winner will receive a $7,500 cash prize.
The BioGENEius Challenge is organized by the Biotechnology Institute, a U.S. based organization dedicated to biotechnology education. Generous supporting sponsors include Johnson & Johnson Innovation and the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO).
About the Biotechnology Institute
The Biotechnology Institute is an independent, national nonprofit organization dedicated to education about the present and future impact of biotechnology. Its mission is to engage, excite and educate the public, particularly students and teachers, about biotechnology and its immense potential for solving human health, food and environmental problems. For more information, visit www.biotechinstitute.org.


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Behind The Scenes With Karen Howes
The name Karen Howes has long been associated with elegance, style and unique approach to interior design. Karen's own story began with a passion and a dream. As Chief Executive...
Are you visiting the Fuorisalone in Milan from the 17th to the 22nd April? If so we are delighted to be taking part for the first time.
Firstly you can find us on the Hebanon Furniture stand at the Salone del Mobile exhibition in the luxury pavilion G02 Hall 1. Hebanon are an elegant and refined cabinetmaker which has been the passion of the Basile family for almost two hundred years. Their stunning furniture from their new collection will be dramatically lit as in an art gallery using our new versatile Vorsa spotlight (launching this June) along with discreet lighting to their kitchen and seating areas.
Secondly we are proud to announce an exciting new venture: The Outdoor Living Garden at the Baglioni Hotel Carlton in Milan with our partners Coco Wolf and Marine Leather. The luxurious setting includes a selection of outdoor furniture from Coco Wolf, inspirational mood lighting from ourselves and creative leather installations and upholstery from Marine Leather. The strong synergy between the brands brings a unique level of luxury to showcase exciting outdoor products by creating an inspiring space at this prestigious hotel in Milan. The hotel situated in the heart of Milan, at the crossroads of culture, fashion and design, in a highly prestigious position overlooking Via della Spiga, the most celebrated shopping street in the city.
This installation can be seen at the Baglioni Hotel Carlton in Milan from the 17th April until the end of September.


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Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds DLC: Review
Trekking through snow up to her knees, Aloy mutters to herself "I feel like I'll never stop being cold." Her teeth chatter and she visibly attempts to warm herself up. I can feel the frozen wind whip across my face as Aloy makes her way into "The Cut" for the first time. Within seconds the first enemy of The Frozen Wilds appears; a Daemonic Scorcher. Even with a fully ranked up Aloy this battle challenged me, maybe even more than some of the later campaign missions. After rolling away from charging attacks, ducking for cover when I could find it, and using the most of the slow motion aim ability, I finally took down the mechanical beast. It was already settled: I knew that this DLC was worth every penny and every second spent playing it.
Without spoiling the story, The Frozen Wilds picks up directly after the completion of the main campaign. You are tasked with stopping a new AI threat that is corrupting machines and constantly churning out new devastating creatures. Similar to HADES from the original story, HEPHAESTUS is an AI system that is attempting to eradicate the human race by creating powerful machines whose sole purpose is to hunt and kill humans. Think of these new "Daemonic" machines as more powerful versions of the corrupted type from the original game. You aren't able to override the new creatures encountered in The Cut until after you complete all the main side quests present in The Frozen Wilds. The inability to override Scorchers, Fireclaws, and Frostclaws makes each encounter tense as you figure out the best course of action. Silent strikes aren't very effective on these beasts, which require you to aim down the sights of your trusted bow more often than not. The Frozen Wilds succeeds in bringing fast paced action with moments that will leave you floored, while also continuing to unfold the deep history of a world with so many questions still left unanswered.
It goes without saying that in the midst of these new, more deadly machines, there has to be a way for Aloy to even the score. Through acquiring a new item called Bluegleam, you are able to trade with merchants for powerful new weapons. Each new weapon has two to three customization slots to maximize their potential. Guerilla did a great job making these weapons feel unique and not just like upgraded versions of your established loadout. There are new outfits as well but after unlocking the Shield-Weaver at the end of the main story, I don't see it necessary to use anything else. Truly one of my favorite parts about this DLC is continuing to find new audio and text clips throughout the world. These clips serve a tremendous purpose as they paint the picture of what caused the world to end up in the state that it's in. One of my favorite parts of Horizon Zero Dawn as a whole is the fact that Aloy knows as much about the world as the player. She is finding out the history of a world gone wrong at the same exact time as I am, connecting us as we journey through the stunning landscape.
Enough can't be said about how beautiful this world is. When I played through the original story I was using the regular PS4 with just an HDTV. This time around I experienced this world in stunning 4K on the PS4 Pro. Let me tell you, the difference is noticeable and it's spectacular. Walking through a blizzard in the middle of the day felt laborious to the point you could sense it wearing on Aloy. As she stumbles through the snow drifts you can feel the frost biting her exposed skin. The day and night cycles add a great touch and sense of realism. There is almost this eery, calm chill that comes over the world at night. It's hard not to stop what I'm doing and enter photo mode to capture the beauty of the world around Aloy.
Speaking of Aloy, Ashly Burch delivers another heartfelt performance. When she's in the middle of a battle you can hear the confidence in her voice. When she's convincing a tribe they charged the wrong man with murder, the conviction and compassion pours off the screen. As the player you feel what Aloy feels because of the way Burch delivers each syllable with genuine emotion. Aloy gains respect in game from each new character she encounters because of her abilities expressed by the player controlling her. Aloy gains respect as one of the best playable characters of all time because of the soul given to her by Ashly Burch.
My only complaint with this DLC is that I never wanted it to end (pretty good problem to have). I want to uncover each data point and collectible just so I can keep spending time with Aloy in this gorgeous setting. Guerilla Games has truly created something special with Horizon Zero Dawn and The Frozen Wilds is a worthy extension of the original game. If you have completed the main story I can't recommend picking up this DLC enough. If you haven't completed the main story, you're simply missing out in a big way. Horizon Zero Dawn has been one of the best gaming experiences I've had to date, and it is deserving of all the accolades and awards it has and will likely continue to receive.


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Glaucous-winged gull. Another sunshine-less day in the north-east of England - a far cry from the deep blue skies enjoyed in Vancouver in August 2008. Maybe one of these hard guys will brighten up a dull UK winter day over the next few months?
Wednesday, 5 November 2008
Dull November Days
Posted by John Malloy at 10:42
Labels: Glaucous
4 comments:
- Crammy Birder said...
I was just wondering if it was ok for me to put a link to your blog on mine? Cheers http://crammybirding.blogspot.com/
- 5 November 2008 at 16:27
- Birding Sometimes said...
No probem crammy birder - I'll sort your link out too, cheers
- 5 November 2008 at 19:46
- Boulmer Birder said...
I'll try again John....
- 6 November 2008 at 19:10
- Birding Sometimes said...
BB - your link from BB to BS seems to work fine - cheers!
- 6 November 2008 at 21:04
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I do not belong to the Furry Fandom.
I do aspire to be a writer.
Or, if that falls through, an editor. That is primarily why I came here and by golly I'm gonna have fun doing it!
I spend a lot of time by the Example As Thesis page, fixing the introductions of tropes that appear there.
pages launched
- Hands of Chaos OCT
- Title Track, brought to life from a God-knows-how-long-lasting Red Link.
I'm allowed to list my favorite bands here, right? I'm a huge music nerd and this seems awfully empty.
- Avenged Sevenfold
- Any of the 'Big Four' thrash metal bands.^
- Muse
- Nine Inch Nails
- Rise Against
- Silversun Pickups
- Tool
- Any song with an awesome solo or Epic Riff, or that isn't Pop, and even then...
Any Tropes I forgot to add will be added shortly. Thank you.
- Afraid of Needles: Zigzagged. I'm not. But my body is.
- Alt Itis
- Anvilicious: Douglas Adams was wrong. The very worst poetry of all is not that of Paula Nancy Millstone Jennings of Greenbridge, Essex, England. It is because of this trope that the very worst poetry of all is most assuredly mine.
- Arc Number: 13, at least while I was reading A Series Of Unfortunate Events.
- Arc Symbol: I drew a logo for use in a planned series (hush-hush for the moment). It was recently defictionized when I put said logo on my guitar.
- Attention Deficit... Ooh, Shiny!: Never lend me any money and expect me to save it for a rainy day. If I see something I like, I won't hesitate to - HEY LOOK! It's that new Muse album!
- Beware the Nice Ones: I'm usually a laid-back guy, but never assume that this is without limits.
- Captain Obvious: I sometimes come across as this, being quite the Exposition Fairy in Real Life.
- Catchphrase: On TV Tropes, it's "Remember, the Preview Button is your friend!"
- Centipede's Dilemma: Pretty common, now that I can play a guitar; justified in that I'm no master yet.
- Creepy Monotone: I believe I speak like this.
- Dark Is Not Evil: I have two Korn albums and two Marilyn Manson recordsnote , AND I happen to be an Eagle Scout. Take That!, Moral Guardians!
- Fan Fic: Okay, I'll admit it. I tried to write a Redwall fanfic - but I gave up when I found out the author died. Somehow, continuing just didn't seem right to me.
- Fun with Acronyms: A favorite pasttime of mine.
- Furry Fandom: As noted above, I do not affiliate with that crowd, even if my username indicates otherwise.
- Such assertions aren't far from the truth, though. The username is derived from my fascination with werewolves, which are (usually) furious and almost always furry, but not that way.
- Guilty Pleasures: Twilight, at least a year ago. I so wanna burn those books.
- HeelFace Revolving Door: Any game that gives me the choice. Any game.
- I Don't Know Mortal Kombat: Subverted. I started taking guitar lessons.
- Informed Ability: I'm CPR certified. Never had to use it, but then again that's probably a good thing.
- Porky Pig Pronunciation: Occasional instances in Real Life. Recently played straight to a T with:
I'm going to refu - er, refue - re...put gas in the car.
- Precision F-Strike: Most of my internet conversations. I only swear to make a point.
- Cluster F-Bomb: When I'm particularly annoyed, but usually averted.
- Real Life Writes the Plot: In some of my works-in-progress.
- Sarcasm-Blind: You Have Been Warned.
- Sarcasm Failure: My attempts at it are taken as legitimate, straightforward expressions.
- Schmuck Bait: I'll fall for it before I even know it's bait.
- Selective Enforcement: in Middle School, I starred as a victim of this and bullying. My tormentors were never punished, but every time I decided I had enough and lashed out, I was punished.
- Serious Business: When something really matters to me - even if it seems mundane to everyone else - you just know.
- Shrinking Violet: Gender-Flipped from the usual case.
- Suddenly Bilingual: The restaurant I work at has a couple of Spanish-speaking employees; for their benefit, the manager displays this trope. In turn, one of them actually knows a surprising amount of English.
- Downplayed with basically all the other employees; with prolonged exposure to Spanish, everyone else learned a little bit of Spanish, while the Spanish-speaking workers learned a little bit of English.
- This Is a Competition: Averted. I have yet to take on any kind of competition with any mode of seriousness other than "I'm here because it'll be fun!"
- [Verb] This!: Usually something like "Chew on this!!"
- Worst Aid: One, First Aid was the first Merit Badge I ever got as a Boy Scout. On the other hand, though, I've never been put in a position to use that expertise.
- Our Werewolves Are Different + The Virus + After The End + Apocalyptic Log = an idea I'm working on right now.
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(E) Critical Strike
(E) Critical Strike
- Attribute: Perception
- Type: Attack
- Time: One action
- Description: Those with this skill are practiced at making devastating strikes at vulnerable points to cause body damage. For this attack, the crit range for the weapon is increased by one per skill point in Martial Combat, this modifier doesn't apply to the use of other skills. On a successful skill check, the target is hit and may defend normally. It may be used as a Hack, Stab, or Swing attack (assuming the character has the skill), with all related and general combat modifiers applied normally. If the skill check fails or the target makes a successful defend, the attack misses.
- Prerequisites: Four skill points in Martial Combat


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You won't be able enhance your… in Conan Exiles on Xbox One. If you were hoping to play Conan Exiles on Xbox One for its uniquely customizable character models, you might want to reconsider. According to Glixel (via Kotaku), the early access game's male endowment slider won't be available on the Microsoft console.
Since it first became available through Steam, Conan Exiles has gone viral with male enhancement jokes across social media. This was possibly unexpected but welcome publicity for the title from Funcom, boosting it to 3 million copies sold. Joel Bylos, creative director of Conan Exiles, explained in the interview that the choice to include full nudity in the full game just made the most sense.
It's worth noting that exposure to nudity is by player choice. When creating their character, they have the option to begin dressed, half dressed, or bare. Server owners are even able to limit the amount of nakedness for the players on a broader scale.
Xbox has been pretty clear with us that it's not going to fly. It's just going to be off by default I think. I don't know if partial nudity might be OK. We haven't spoken to Xbox about breasts. They do allow breasts in some of their games, but the penises definitely won't be there.
If you're looking to get the full experience of Conan Exiles, Windows 10 PC might be the way to go about it. It is currently available only as early access on Steam with plans to release the full game on both Xbox One and Playstation 4.


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Technical summary:
A rally from a low of 132.19 is stronger than expected, so the question is whether wave 2 ended at 132.19 or we just saw a lower wave Y? The possible S/H/S top is also in danger invalidation. If this rally is terminated or gets close to termination near 134.75 for a break below support at 133.97 and more importantly below support at 132.95, we should expect swings towards this being an X-wave and more downside pressure to below 132.19. On the other hand, a clear break above resistance at 135.80 will favor wave 2 being over 132.19 and a new impulsive rally, which is currently unfolding.
Trading recommendation:
Our stop at 134.00 was hit. We will sell EUR again here at 134.53 with a stop at 134.85.
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Fort Necessity National Battlefield
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Farmington, Pennsylvania Fort Necessity, the only national park on a French and Indian War battlefield, features living history programs presented by park rangers in authentic costumes at the site of the simple wooden stockade that Washington troops built as "a fort of necessity." It was here that Washington fought the opening battle in the French and Indian War and surrendered for the first and only time in his career.
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Evidence suggests 3-month 'daddy leave' could fix UK gender equality
The Fatherhood Institute welcomes the Women and Equalities Committee' proposal, which could cut gender pay gap and pregnancy discrimination, support fathering, equalise home-life – and even lead to 'post-Brexit baby boom'.
Are dads too lazy around the house?
A comic strip by a French cartoonist, showing how mothers bear the 'mental load' of running the household, went viral last week.
'Everything works against fathers': UK dads feel work-life balance strain
The Women and Equalities Committee's Fathers and the workplace is ongoing. You can read the first oral evidence to the enquiry, from 22 March, here.
FI welcomes Labour's plans to double paternity leave and pay
The Fatherhood Institute has welcomed Labour's plans to double statutory paternity leave from two to four weeks, and increase the rate at which it's paid by £100 per week.
Workplace courses and resources
Men have changed – they want to be fully involved, hands-on dads, not just chained to a life of breadwinning.


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I stared down at her plump cheeks and her dark lashes and thought, 'I have so much to do today.'
"But mom, please put on your party dress."
She handed me the crotchet blanket that would serve as my dress. Not unlike many mornings, my Tiny wanted me to focus on her for a while; she wanted me to enter her world of imagination.
Sometimes I am able to do that really well. I have begun to appreciate that she's 3, and take advantage of the moments; it will surely change soon. I don't want to miss them.
I have found when I acknowledge the value of a moment, there's grace there. My 'to do' list is not gone, but I find God gives me the courage and strength to accomplish important things.
It causes me to remember a post from awhile back by Micha Boyett called "An Invitation to Choose the Better Thing." Micha is a lovely writer and she ponders the story of Martha and Mary in Luke 10. Typically, most of us believe we are EITHER a Martha or Mary. Micha wonders if we can actually be both? She invites us to recognize that in every moment we can choose the better thing. (If you haven't read it, please stop and do so. Seriously.)
Micha summarizes her perspective this way:
Micha's post has resonated with me since I read it because I'm not always a Martha or Mary. It's not that simple. I can be all of those things; both a focused, task oriented doer and and a lover of moments and people. I connect with the Lord and people in both of those spaces.
In Luke 10:41-42, Jesus says to Martha: ' "Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.'
It's interesting that what Jesus honors about Mary is her recognition in the moment of the better thing. And for that moment, it was to experience God's presence by relishing Jesus and sitting at his feet.
This morning, choosing the better thing meant I needed to be present with my daughter. She needed me to put down my tasks and distractions and revel in summer, and imagination and morning snuggles.
The better thing for me was to notice the patchy sunlight coming through the trees, and taste the earthiness of my coffee.
I met God in that moment. That's how I'm certain I chose the better thing.
He gave me peace for that tiny sliver of time. Like the Israelites in the desert who God provided for day by day; God does this for me too. It still inspires awe in me when it happens, a tiny miracle just for me.
But let's not forget about Martha. Her desire to serve Jesus through hospitality was admirable; sometimes that can be the better thing. Yet, she carried worry and frustration with her. It causes me to wonder if she knew the better thing was actually to stop and sink into the moment, but her sense of obligation and guilt kept her on her path.
I can be like that too, I have empathy for how Martha came to that place.
But what if her heart had been different? If she had been setting the table, making the food and prepping the house for Jesus out of an authentic desire; would she have been choosing the better thing?
Possibly, but I am not sure and I don't want to read that into scripture.
Yet, it's a reminder for me that when I serve, I want to do it from authenticity. Because serving is needed, beautiful, and helpful.
What I want you to see here, dear reader, is this isn't an either/or situation in regards to choosing the better thing. This is a both/and situation, in which we experience God both through sinking into presence and by serving; and the combination can change from moment to moment.
As we stand at the crossroad of moments, I pray that each of us would let go of all the 'shoulds' that keep us in unhealthy cycles and instead tap into the only true source of wisdom and peace; that is truly the better thing.


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Top Level Sub Penthouse with Uninterrupted Views
Distinctively different and elegantly finished, this sub-penthouse on Ascot Green caters for those who appreciate the finer things in life.
With an impressive track record, Mirvac delivers one of their most luxurious and high-quality residential developments to date. Centred in the vibrant new precinct on Eagle Farm Racecourse, you are close to a large number of high-quality amenities, whilst also having sweeping views of the Brisbane City skyline over the open green expanse of Ascot.
Plentiful in size and space, this top level 164m2 apartment boasts high ceilings and spacious living areas which creates a sense of homeliness with oversized bedrooms, plenty of storage and your own private balcony with uninterrupted city views.
The entertainer's kitchen features a range of high-end integrated Miele appliances including cooktop, oven, dishwasher and microwave. Complete with quality stone benchtops, splashback and a large breakfast bar, no expense has been spared in the quality of finishes in this home.
The indoor living area is situated in the center of the apartment with a dedicated dining area and study nook, creating a sense of openness whilst flowing seamlessly to the kitchen and the expansive balcony complete with a water and gas point for your entertaining needs.
All bedrooms showcase 2.95m ceilings, mirrored built-in-wardrobes, ceilings fans all connect to the outdoor entertaining area.
Like the rest of the apartment, the bathrooms are immaculately presented and designed with an abundance of storage. Both bathrooms are complemented by floor-to-ceiling tiles, matt black fixtures and recon stone splashbacks, whilst the en-suite boasts a freestanding back-to-wall bath.
This perfectly designed apartment would not be complete with the huge array of facilities available to you, including a large swimming pool and an 800m2 rooftop recreational deck with panoramic views of Brisbane and the iconic Eagle Farm racecourse.
Combining location, elegance and luxury, this unique home has it all. Enquire now for your private inspection.
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Something completely different but this video clearly shows one of the benefits of lowering your Vintage VW…
The Durham train trestle has stood its ground for the last 100 years and became nicknamed Canopener Bridge.
More info @ copyright Jürgen Henn – 11foot8.com
Only 2 weeks left before the latest Airmighty # 10 deluxe edition will be ready, this European lifestyle magazine for the aircooled VW scene will be available @ BBT soon after that.
Once again this edition is loaded full of car features and show reports in a typical 3 language Airmighty style. Make sure you'll get your copy!!!
Please contact us for more info and reservations.
Just in and only a few hours later we start to distribute loads of body panels, spare wheel boxes, bottom plates and much more…
Warehouse wizard Bart carefully puts the metal boxes in place. These boxes were custom made by our in house A-team member Gonzo, who made 50 of these to put in those large metal parts.
These weird creatures came in recently… Pascal and I simply couldn't determinate it so in a few minutes spare time we took the chance to investigate and give these 3-wheelers a name.
That shopping basket looks usefull @ swap meeting…
It seems to be a Norsjö Shopper, quite commonly seen in the sixties and Seventies in Sweden. First production began in 1962 and production stopped somewhere halfway the seventies. The front end could be opened sideways for easy access. Manufacturer of these Shopper three-wheeler was Norsjö in Forshaga, Sweden.
Motorisation was at first an single HP aircooled Husqvarna powerplant with manual transmission and mechanical, foot opperated, clutch. Later models came with 1,5 HP Fichtel & Sachs 47cc engine with Saxonette automatic transmission. Top speed??? 60 kph.
This funny thing had a cord pull start and you really were in trouble when the engine was hard to start and the cord was broken…
Shall we drop in a real engine and prepare them for line-up at the drag strip?


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Hello kids! Are you Curious to learn how stuff works and understand "what's behind" science?Do you love doing hands on experiments to explore science? Are you excited to attend science classes and demonstrations at MIT and other top universities, taught by renowned scientists and professors?
Meet the Team behind Curious-Science & learning
Mamta is fun loving and really enjoys teaching and working with students. She completed her master's degree in "Organizational Behavior" at New York University Polytech. She believes in a method of teaching in which the students take the lead and the instructors assist. To encourage them to explore science, she started the "Curious Science & Learning" center.
Laura joined CSL in January of 2014. She has experience in teaching STEM subjects to elementary and middle school students. She is major in Biology. She has awarded Dean's list at Umass Lowell. She is also a member of the Honors program. She attended Wilmington High School and graduated there as one of the top 10 students of her class.
Dr Biedrzcki joined Curious Science in 2017. He holds PhD degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a multitalented person in teaching science & math. He is responsible for teaching various higher level science & math courses at Curious Science.
Daven has tremendous experience in teaching STEM subjects to elementary, middle & high school students. He worked as an ambassador in conjunction with the UMass UTeach program to go to high schools and college sponsored events to inspire an interest in STEM. Daven is major in Mathematics and awarded several award in his career. He is responsible in teaching math & science at Curious Science.
Hanna is highly organized and expert in STEM field. She is major in the Public Health and tremendous experience teaching STEM to the elementary & middle school students. She is responsible for teaching math, science at Curious Science.


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Terwillegar Garden Estates is home to this elegant Birkholz home located on a prestigious quiet crescent + backing onto a park for added privacy. The brick exterior is a preview to the interior quality and begins with a spacious entry welcoming you inside this 1988 sq ft bungalow. 10' ceiling height & transom windows above interior doors add to the open floor plan. The formal dining room will showcase your dining suite with its china recess, chandelier & European inspired ceiling design. The Great Room overlooks the yard & patio, cozy gas fireplace, inlaid hardwood flooring design, skylights & abundance of windows bathe the rooms with natural light. Kitchen has light oak cabinets, a huge walk in pantry & entertaining island. The sunroom will give you a reason to linger over morning coffee! The Master Bedroom will accommodate a full bedroom suite, spacious walk-in closet & full ensuite bath + adjacent second bedroom or den. Convenient main floor laundry & large mudroom. Basement has extra bedroom & bath.
Residential Detached Single Family
Ceiling 10 ft., Handicap Access, Handicap Interior Accessories, Patio, Skylight, Sunroom
Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet
Alarm/Security System, Dishwasher-Built-In, Dryer, Fan-Ceiling, Freezer, Garage Control, Garage Opener, Garburator, Humidifier-Power (Furnace), Microwave Hood Cover, Refrigerator, Stove-Electric, Vacuum System Attachments, Vacuum Systems, Washer
Backs Onto Park/Trees, Landscaped, Schools, Shopping Nearby, Stream/Pond
Courtesy Of Rhonda Navratil Of RE/MAX River City
Courtesy Of Rhonda Navratil Of RE/MAX River City.
Listing information last updated on August 23rd, 2019 at 2:31am MDT.


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Trainers have the satisfaction of developing the next generation of drivers at C.R. England, all while enjoying lucrative pay and bonus opportunities.
Train the next generation.
Becoming a Trainer is easy. Just attend our one day Train-the-Trainer Course. For more information please call John at (801) 977-6612. Not a C.R. England Driver yet? Apply Here
Receive a bonus when your student successfully upgrades. Once the successful apprentice is placed on a truck after upgrade and begins running miles, you will make one cent per mile* for every mile the apprentice's truck runs for a year.
If you are looking for a step up in your career, why not join the 1,000 strong elite trainers? They are the highest paid group of drivers in the company, earning all the miles their truck runs, plus an extra bonus for each student they successfully train.


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Don't expect bond vigilantes to ride to the rescue on budget deficits https://t.co/Zhjo1gGSpg via @bopinion
The Debt Default Clock moves closer to midnight as Congressional inaction leads to nation's continued fiscal deterioration in the 3rd quarter. https://t.co/0PfeXJ6Ci0
Will America's Refusal To Curb Spending And Debt Cause Next Meltdown? https://t.co/1ZsgLKIqRc via @IBDeditorials
How the National Debt Affects You | Investing 101 | US News https://t.co/k92AOcQyGX
Why these former congressmen are sounding the alarm about the $21.5 trillion federal debt https://t.co/2qkdt0SJ4a via @AlbanyBizReview
As Debt Rises, the Government Will Soon Spend More on Interest Than on the Military https://t.co/ePDSOOoGzb
Trillion dollar deficits aren't coming soon—they're already here. Thanks, Republicans!
CBO 2018 Long-Term Budget Outlook At A Glance Finds Federal Debt Held By The Public Would Approach 100 Percent Of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) By The End Of The Next Decade https://t.co/uL9z16BqlB
U.S. debt addiction threatens national security https://t.co/HCJ1N4nsTg


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On May 18, the Global Deal Flagship Report "Building Trust in a Changing World of Work" was launched at a well-attended event at the OECD in Paris. Speakers represented governments, trade unions, businesses and international organisations, and highlighted the importance of social dialogue in creating decent work and inclusive growth and emphasised the Flagship report as a true milestone for the Global Deal partnership.
The Swedish Foreign Minister, H.E. Margot Wallström, opened the event by speaking about the opportunities and challenges in the global labour market and the background and aim of the Global Deal partnership. The minister emphasised that the report shows the important role for social dialogue and sound industrial relations to deal with current and future challenges on the labour market. Furthermore, the minister highlighted that an important part of the report is to illustrate commitments and good practices made by partners.
Angel Gurría, Secretary-General at the OECD, emphasized the need for a new approach, and that the Global Deal with a focus on social dialogue is important to address the downside of globalisation and the increasing inequalities. Secretary-General Gurría mentioned that the report finds that good labour relations are a way to reduce inequalities in jobs and wages and better share prosperity. Moussa Oumarou, Deputy Director-General for Field Operations & Partnerships at the ILO, spoke about the importance of social dialogue to achieve the ambitious goals in the 2030 Agenda.
H.E. Muriel Pénicaud, the French Labour Minister, spoke about the French engagement in the Global Deal. 16 French companies and four trade unions have joined the partnership so far. According to Pénicaud, the idea of the Global Deal resonates well with the French social partners because they realize the need to combat inequality and to focus more on the social dimension in globalization.
– Are we able or not to have an inclusive growth approach in our world? To do so I think all partners must recognize that social dialogue is a powerful tool. Let's make the Global Deal the greatest deal, said Muriel Pénicaud.
Other speakers included Sharan Burrow, General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederarion (ITUC) and Senior Advisor to the Global Deal, who shared the trade union perspective of the flagship report, and Facundo Etchebehere, Global Public Affairs Director and Head of Corporate Affairs for Essential Dairy and Plant Based at Danone, who gave the business perspective on a well-functioning social dialogue.
– There is a business case for social dialogue and that is very important to acknowledge. Social dialogue is an enabler of inclusive growth, said Facundo Etchebehere.
The report, co-written by the OECD and the ILO, is the first Flagship Report for the Global Deal partnership. The report provides an international portrait of the foundations, trends and challenges connected to social dialogue and sound industrial relations. It aims to demonstrate the potential effects of social dialogue and highlights the Global Deal partnership as a vehicle for accelerating change and as a tool for delivering on the SDGs.
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An old friend e-mailed me yesterday asking whether I'd be interested in a full-time job in the corporate world. It's been five years since I left that behind, but a flood of memories came back to me. While I miss the money, I don't miss working full-time. Worst of all is the thought of re-immersing myself in soul-squelching corporate bullshit. Acronyms and cubicles and dress codes and certifications and politics and training classes and locked-down PCs and late hours and crappy lunches and forced cordiality and meetings, meetings, meetings. Plus a commute to the suburbs. And no cursing.
I didn't think I could go back before. Now I'm certain.
Coincidentally, this week I've been packing up my old "work" clothes to donate to charity. Four large garbage bags and counting.


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The Directors Guild of Cyprus and the Ministry of Education and Culture of Cyprus have been proudly invited to participate in the conference "Fiscal incentive schemes and their impact on film and audiovisual production" to be held in Brussels, Belgium on Monday 20th October 2014. A member of the Board of Directors of the Directors Guild of Cyprus is attending, where a presentation of a new study and round table on the Fiscal Incentives theme will take place.
The event is kindly hosted by the Representation of the Free State of Bavaria to the EU, Rue Wiertz 77, Brussels.
This free public conference will examine the impact of tax shelter, tax credits and tax rebates on film and audiovisual production in Europe. The European Audiovisual Observatory has commissioned a brand new study from Olsberg•SPI which examines the effects of fiscal incentive schemes in Europe. The findings of this new report will be presented at this conference by its authors.
In particular, we'll be asking the following questions:
- What other initiatives are needed to complement the fiscal incentive to deal with the anticipated needs of increased infrastructure as a result?
- How do you ensure a balance between growth of the domestic independent and international production sectors following the introduction of an incentive?
- What adverse effects could result from the introduction of an incentive?
An expert panel will then focus on the long term impact of fiscal incentives as a policy instrument in today's European audiovisual landscape. Panelists will include:
- Benoît Ginisty, Director General of the FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers' Associations) (tbc)
- Jonathan Olsberg, Chairman of Olsberg•SPI
- Pauline Durand-Vialle, Secretary General of FERA (Federation of European Film Directors)
- Johannes Studinger, Head of UNI MEI
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|Valdan Patriots
Real Name
Valdan Patriots
First Appearance
Space Busters #2 (Fall 1952)
Original Publisher
Created by
Murphy Anderson
Captain Brett Crockett of the Space-Busters leads a mission take and hold the asteroid Valda. The Belzarians want to possess Valda, and the Earthians must stop them, as Captain Crockett discusses with Sergeant Bolo. Lieutenant April Wing tells Brett to take care of himself, giving him a passionate kiss.
Landing on Valda, the troops begin operations lead by Sergeant Bolo. Some of the Space-Busters observe Green Men of Belzar. One of the soldiers get into an altercation with the Green Men and rush off to inform Bolo. When Captain Crockett is informed, he sends Sergeant Bolo to retrieve reinforcements. Bolo is dismayed to miss potential combat, but he obeys orders.
As he flies off, Brett and April are captured in a net. As they struggle to disentangle their bonds, they are hit with "a whiff of sleeping gas", as a voice orders to be utilized.
Menso, Leader of the Valdan Patriots, explains the group's mission is to get rid of the Earthian and the Belzar forces to live unfettered. Menso pronounces judgment on Brett and April, ordering the pair be hurled into the death pit of the volcano, proclaiming, "Long live free Valda!"
Walking to the death pit, the group is attacked by Belzarian Raider spaceships. One of the fighters shoots and hits Menso's daughter, Rada. April says she will treat Rada. Asking for a donor, she finds a match with Brett, who gives his blood to save the woman.
A few weeks later, Rada is recovering when Brett visits her. Rada kisses Brett, much to the chagrin of April who sees it unbeknownst to Rada and Brett. Distraught, April leaves before seeing Brett reject Rada's romantic affections.
For saving Rada's life, Menso offers for the Valdan Patriots to join forces with Brett and the Space-Busters. A Space-Buster arrives at that moment to inform Captain Crockett of Lietenant Wing's capture by the Green Men. Brett orders the man to inform Lieutenant Castro and get the men into full battle gear to go at once to rescue April.
Lazar of the Green Men tortures April for information when Captain Crockett shows up with the Space-Busters and the Valdan Patriots. The fierce battle engages, leaning toward the Belzaric forces. Sergeant Bolo arrives with reninforcements "at a critical moment", and the battle is won against the Belzarians.
Brett questions April on how she was captured. She tells him she left to think after seeing the kiss between Rada and Brett. Brett tells her that if she waited a bit longer, she would have seen that "Rada means doesn't mean anything to me...but you do..."
The pair are soon locked in a passionate kiss.
Public Domain Appearances
- Space Busters #2
See Also
- Space Busters #2 at Digital Comic Museum


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Where will your retirement money come from? If you're like most people, qualified-retirement plans, Social Security, and personal savings and investments are expected to play a role. Once you have estimated the amount of money you may need for retirement, a sound approach involves taking a close look at your potential retirement-income sources.
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Vintage Crochet Stories
When I don't have my crochet hook, yarn, and latest pattern out, I love to just read about vintage crochet. Sometimes I explore a new crochet technique, but nothing beats an inspirational story about someone who shared my passion for crochet years before I was born.
PieceWork magazine always finds incredible tales of weavers, embroidery aficionados, knitters, and crocheters who influenced those around them with their craft. Now the editors of PieceWork have created an entire magazine about crocheters. Here is editor Jeane Hutchins to tell us more about it.
Vintage Crochet Stories
Welcome to Vintage Crochet! We are so excited to present this special publication from Interweave's PieceWork magazine. From conception to fruition, this has been a true labor of love and an amazing adventure.
Within these pages, you'll find a different take on the wonderful world of crochet. We open with history, a section with articles that delve into crochet's past, to set the stage for the spectacular projects, which are arranged in four sections—Town & Country, Accoutrements, At Home, and The Younger Set. Among the techniques are Irish, filet, hairpin, tapestry, and Tunisian crochet.
Each project brings its own vintage inspiration. Here are just a few examples:
The filet-crochet back panel of Robyn Chachula's Filet Cocoon Sweater was inspired by the Strawberry Thief fabric designed by William Morris (1834–1896), one of the most influential figures of the Arts and Crafts Movement.
Katrina King's collection of vintage items includes a lovely tablecloth crocheted by her grandmother Velma Urzula Sapp Arnold. Katrina based Grama's Shawl on the tablecloth's motifs.
Mimi Seyferth re-created a christening blanket. The original was crocheted by Jabez William Ridgwell (1874–1957) as a component of his rehabilitation after he lost parts of several fingers to shrapnel in the Second Boer War (1899–1902). Mimi's wrote a fascinating article to accompany her pattern, "Jabez Ridgwell: A Boer War Soldier Crochets."
Each author and designer and each article and project featured here adds to crochet's rich history. Whether you just started crocheting or are an old hand, the stories and projects in Vintage Crochet provide context for your journey.
You, too, are among those who are keeping the tradition alive.
— Jeanne Hutchins
Jabez William Ridgwell's story was inspiring, and the Strawbery Thief fabric and Robyn Chachulas Filet Cocoon Sweater are both gorgeous. These stories are my ideal bedtime tales.
Order or download your copy of Vintage Crochet; you will love the stories and vintage-inspired patterns.
Best wishes,
P.S. Share your favorite historical crochet stories in the comments.


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The decision to divorce is usually not an easy one. It is also one that often comes with a lot of stress. When a couple in Nevada decides to marry, they usually do so with the intent that their union will last forever. Therefore, the decision to divorce -- even if divorce is in both party's best interests -- can be a painful one. Is there anything a person going through a divorce can do to make the process less painful and exhausting?
One thing that may help ease the stress of divorce is to arm yourself with knowledge. Having an understanding of the laws regarding divorce issues such as property division, spousal support, child custody and child support can help a person know what to expect. An attorney can help advise their client throughout the divorce process, to help ensure that their client's rights are protected. An attorney can also help a person think rationally about a situation, during what is naturally a very emotional time.
Another thing that may help ease the stress of divorce is to turn to a good friend, loved one or therapist to discuss your feelings. As you go through the divorce process, it is important not to bottle up your feelings. Therapists and other specialists are available to help people going through a divorce deal with their emotional pain. They can also help provide some perspective -- as painful as it might be now, if the marriage was not meant to last, then it is better to move forward.
While getting a divorce may result in a good deal of emotional stress, there are things that can be done to ease this burden.Seeking legal advice can be the first step to understanding what to expect in the divorce process.
Source: The Huffington Post, "Divorce: Does it Have to Be Painful and Exhausting," Marianna Glynska, July 27, 2017


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Southwest cotton farmers face the unenviable task this year of coping with a new farm program that all but ignores them, as well as the higher costs of additional herbicide applications to control resistant weeds—all with the prospect of a market that may not offer more than 60 cents a pound, if that.
The temptation to cut production costs is understandable, says Gaylon Morgan, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension state cotton specialist, College Station. But wholesale cuts could mean digging a deeper hole
"We can't cut weed control," he adds. Farmers across the state, and especially in the High Plains, saw a "bumper crop" of resistant weeds develop last year, especially Palmer amaranth (pigweed) that took advantage of better growing conditions to thrive following three years of severe drought.
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Many of those plants escaped control attempts and went to seed, setting up some fields for even heavier infestations this year. Taking short cuts on weed control, Morgan says, could mean significant yield loss, possibly even fields that can't be harvested.
"Some farmers could see weed control costs double this year," Morgan says. A systems approach will be necessary to manage resistance. That will require going back to some old technology, including a burndown herbicide, a pre-plant incorporated herbicide application, residual materials at planting and rotating or combining multiple modes-of-action herbicides for post emergence treatments. That program could cost from $35 to more than $50 per acre. What some refer to as a "Cadillac" treatment or "zero tolerance" could cost even more.
Morgan says producers may trim a little from the total expense by banding some herbicides and choosing generic products when available. But they cannot cut corners and expect to manage glyphosate-resistant pigweed
Few places to cut costs
Unfortunately, farmers have few options to make big cuts in production costs, Morgan says, but they may fine-tune some practices to discover savings.
Fertility may offer an opportunity to save money, for instance. Backing off on fertilizer may be unwise in some cases and result in lower yields and reduced profit potential. Some fields, however, will have nutrients available that can be credited to crop needs. It's simply a matter of soil testing to see.
Deep soil sampling could be a money saver this year, Morgan says. Numerous tests in both Texas and Oklahoma have shown that nutrients, especially nitrogen, may be available in amounts significant enough to reduce fertilizer need. In some cases, soil-residual nitrogen may be adequate to meet a cotton crop's total nitrogen requirement.
Some farmers made a decent crop last year and may think the crop took all the nitrogen available. That may be true, but Morgan says the three "horrible years" previously may have banked more nutrients than some expect.
That's why deep sampling is important, especially for nitrogen, which is the biggest fertilizer input cost for most farmers. "Farmers need to know what's available to the plants," he says. A 6-inch sample is not the whole picture of what nutrients are available to the plant and is not the most accurate information needed to make a sound fertility judgment. This is especially true in reduced tillage systems where nutrient stratification is more likely to occur.
"Take samples down to 12, 18 or even 24 inches to determine what is actually available to the plants, in addition to the usual 6-inch tests. Also, make sure the soil test laboratory conducts a soil nitrate test, because nitrate testing is not a routine analysis for all laboratories.
Morgan says hundreds of cotton fields in Texas and in Oklahoma have been tested by Extension personnel over the past few years. Many fields have sufficient soil residual nitrogen to grow one to two bales of cotton with no additional nitrogen fertilizer. But a representative soil sample and analysis for nitrates is essential to determine the available nitrogen in the soil.
"Don't make a decision to reduce fertilizer rates unless you have high confidence in sampling methodology and results," he notes. The rule of thumb is 50 pounds of nitrogen to make one bale of cotton.
Soil test an investment
Soil testing could be one of the better investments cotton producers make for 2015, he adds.
Another sound investment will be "taking time to evaluate varieties for yield and quality. Variety selection is the most important decision a cotton farmer makes. It's one way to optimize yield, and yield starts with genetics.
"Consider quality traits, as well," says Morgan. "High quality cotton is what the market wants."
He says fertility and variety selection are two decisions that pay dividends at harvest time. "We can't cut corners on either and make yield goals." That's why investing the time to soil test and evaluate varieties will be more important this year.
He concedes that the top-producing, highest quality varieties are not cheap. "Some producers may want to try conventional varieties this year to save money, but make sure you have good information on the yield performance of these varieties." Availability of seed could be an issue with that strategy and will limit variety options.
Good quality seed makes sense, too, Morgan says. "Look at both the cool and warm vigor ratings," he advises. "The warm rating is on the seed bag. The seed companies have the cool germination test for their varieties if you ask for them."
He said these tests are especially important if farmers choose to reduce seeding rates to trim costs.
Reduce seeding rate?
Reducing plant populations may offer another cost savings, Morgan says, but, again, he advises caution. "How low can we go without affecting yield?"
He says test have shown producers can reduce plant population to one plant per foot of row without a yield reduction in South and East Texas. "But the stand must be uniform. When we have big skips, yields begin to drop off quickly."
South Texas cotton farmers, he adds, have a bit more flexibility on seeding rate than do Rolling Plains and High Plains growers. The season is longer, heat units accumulate more predictably and plants have more time to compensate for lower stands. Moisture also is typically more dependable.
Morgan says a three-year study in South Texas has shown that a cotton plot could suffer more than a 60-percent stand reduction (with a 45,000 per acre seed drop rate) before yield begins to drop.
"But the stand has to be uniform. The crop can compensate if it has time and moisture. In the High Plains, growers should probably target final stand needs of around 27,000 plants per acre on dryland and about 40,000 plants per acre in irrigated fields."
Planting date may also be a factor in optimizing yield, he says. "Soil temperature is key. At 4 inches down, soil temperature should be above 62 degrees and forecast should be favorable five days out—daytime temperatures above 75 degrees and nighttime temperatures above 50. If producers decide to push planting date earlier, they need to make certain they get a cool vigor test and choose a variety with good vigor."
Taking care of the basics, Morgan says, may not show up immediately on the balance sheet, but doing things like adjusting planters to be certain that placement and depth are exact will improve the odds of a uniform stand. "Make sure planters and other equipment are in the best shape possible before the season," he says.
Cotton producers likely will not count on good prices to make a profit this season. And they can't count on a government support program to help bridge the cost/price gap. Crop insurance, either the traditional policies or the new options, the Stacked Income Protection Plan (STAX) or the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO), provides the only safety net.
Production cost cuts may seem a viable option but lost yield may show input reduction to be a false economy. A hard look at every aspect of the farm operation, including seeding rate, potential to use residual nutrients, banding some products instead of broadcasting and selecting varieties to fit specific field conditions and expected production practices may prove to be the most economical strategy to cope with a depressed market.


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First of all, read this: http://learningspy.co.uk/2013/03/04/grit-vs-flow/ Sorry to send you away as soon as you got here, but this post is a response to David Didau's article and is unusual for this site because it does rest on my personal experience and deals with the how, rather than the what.
Wouldn't we all love to flow? The feeling of elation at the realisation that we are absolutely flying – that our intellectual endeavours are all completely aligned and that the work we are producing is simply wonderful. And not just intellectual – sportsmen talk of being in the "zone" and seem to be effortless when at the top of their game. Artists float on a cloud of creative Nirvana… FLOW!
Consider whence it came. For every second of flow, there is a record of hours of pain, physical and mental. I have said before at school that the best lesson I have ever assessed by a GTP trainee was one in GCSE dance. Here is the proof that flow is not a naturally occurring idea. This was a lesson in which a dance routine was being created. It was slow and painful with repetition and experimentation being the basic watchword. The final product, which I witnessed at an assembly some weeks later did have some sense of flow, but all because of the GRIT at the early stage. Without the GRIT, there would have been no FLOW whatsoever.
In my former life, I was a musician (although as my musician friends tell me, I was actually a singer…) and have experienced this at first hand. The feeling of FLOW did not come often, but often enough to hint at this incredible feeling. What the audience never saw was the hours of rehearsal – alone at a piano, with directors in drafty church halls and rehearsal studios, with orchestras and conductors… At the end of this process, every now and then I felt FLOW – in Naples in Midsummer night's Dream (sadly I was not showing my Bottom, only my Quince…), in Cologne in Elektra and in several concerts with the remarkable John Lubbock. But all because of the immense amount of GRIT required to produce anything of value.
Now I teach and I watch students preparing for exams ( the relevance to this blog becomes more evident from this point). Some seem to imagine that success will be given to them simply because they turn up; others seem to imagine that if they wait long enough a teacher will magically tell them what to do -even in the exam, and some get it. They realise that without GRIT and a great deal of practice they will not ever feel the FLOW. It is the tricky things that need practice, not the shallow, skimming things – ask Jonny Wilkinson! Without the GRIT, some might get lucky and fluke a good grade, but as soon as they need to look beneath or to call on skills not readily available, they will struggle. In music and in education, there is an excuse for saying that technique is the root for success and that without a strong technique, success will last until the first genuine set back.
With this in mind, I look at my students and at those who I imagine are among the 70000 or so views on this site. Are they Gritty? Or are they playing at it? Nothing comes without hard work both to achieve success and, once achieved to stay successful.
So to you all:
The recipe for FLOW:
hours of dedicated and focused study
repetitive practice of key skills
reading and re-reading set texts
bothering to learn the common spelling corrections that we so often point out
being prepared to actually write something without being instructed to do so!
research the examination formats and look at the advice on the exam board web site – don't wait to be shown it
Be proactive
Use the EDMODO site to ask questions and to develop theories (that's for my Year 11s).
All teachers have their own recipes, and mine will be different tomorrow. That is not the point. We want you to experience FLOW… you will have to show GRIT in order to do so, but it is worth it!


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Nicotine by by itself is not genuinely addictive, nevertheless it really is responsible for releasing dopamine, a neurotransmitter connected to Turn Wax into oil fulfillment and reinforcements inside of the brain, consequently inducing addictive tendencies in folks. Nicotine is usually a chemical found in tobacco leaf, the most crucial component in cigarettes and it's described to trigger dependancy and ailment in cigarette people who smoke, (Full entire world Very well being Group (WHO)).
Nicotine mimics the things to do of acetylcholine, a by pure suggests developing neurotransmitter in the central anxious system and also the nerve-muscle junction of skeletal muscle mass tissues. Acetylcholine is dependable for excitability, which triggers increase coronary heart price, alertness, and reaction times, (Psychopharmacology (Berl). 1989; ninety 7(two):257-61.). Generally due to the fact acetylcholine and nicotine are chemically identical, they final result from the identical cholinergic receptors in the brain. The nicotine-acetylcholine receptors consist of nerve endings that start dopamine when coupled or bind with nicotine or acetylcholine. Receptors are like cups receiving the specific proportions that can healthful a neurotransmitter molecule, which includes acetylcholine.
The cup by yourself is lined with nerve endings (ideas of neurons). It really is these nerve endings that start dopamine while in the party the neurotransmitter acetylcholine binds together with the cup-like acetylcholine receptors (cholinergic receptors). A reinforcing and reward phenomenon of dopamine develops mainly because the dopamine which is unveiled with the nerve endings initiates a sense of satisfaction although while in the individual's brain. The reinforcement procedure is initiated if the brain gets hooked to the pleasure prompted from the dopamine which is produced with the cholinergic receptors. For that reason the head is regularly searching for to become pleasured. So, what's going to return about in the state of affairs of cigarette smokers is the fact that they'll continue to smoke cigarettes hence the nicotine in the cigarette can induce the discharge of dopamine within the brain, producing them to experience articles whenever they smoke a cigarette, (Mother character Reviews Neuroscience 7, 967-975 (December 2006)).
The leading time cigarette people who smoke smoked cigarettes there have been only some cholinergic receptors provided given that the natural motion of acetylcholine only requires the traditional amount of cash of receptors presented by nature to accomplish its position. However, the rise focus of nicotine available activated the conventional quantities of cholinergic receptors to be desensitized on the existence around the elevated amount of nicotine within the cholinergic receptors. This desensitization results in the technology or progress and progression of way more cholinergic receptors. These added cholinergic receptors will before long arrive to generally be desensitized in the surplus nicotine supplied. Such procedures acquire spot until eventually equilibrium is reached. Equilibrium is realized when cigarette individuals who smoke decide all-around the sum of cigarettes they may consume or smoke inside a supplied functioning working day. Proper now, a established amount of money of receptors is going to be available in your dependancy to hold on. People who smoke will normally say they smoke some packs for every working day. They outlined so as a consequence on the amount of receptors readily available to support two packs of cigarettes in the working day.


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CHICAGO, October 5, 2016 – Cushman & Wakefield announced today that the firm will consolidate its corporate headquarters and Chicago operations at 225 West Wacker in the West Loop submarket.
The firm plans to occupy 225 West Wacker in the second quarter of 2017, leasing 83,033 square feet comprising the building's top four floors. Dan Maslauski, Michael Sessa and Scott Shelbourne represented Cushman & Wakefield in lease negotiations, while Hines' Brian Atkinson and Mark Anderson represented building ownership, Mirae Asset Global Investments.
"This is a great day for our Chicago office and, ultimately, for our clients. As leaders in our industry, our new space will reflect our best thinking on workplace productivity, collaboration, and technology," said Shawn P. Mobley, Cushman & Wakefield President, East Region. "We're in the people & ideas business. Bringing our people together in this incredible space attracts great talent and leads to more innovative solutions for our clients."
The lease agreement is announced a little more than a year after the September 2015 merger of Cushman & Wakefield and DTZ, which resulted in the newly combined firm significantly growing its Chicago-based brokerage and advisory businesses. Global corporate headquarters operations are also located in Chicago.
Constructed in 1989, 225 West Wacker Drive is located at the southeast corner of Wacker Drive and Franklin Street. The site consists of a full city block bordered by Post Place, Lake Street, Franklin Street and Wacker Drive. The 31-story building contains 650,812 rentable square feet of office and retail space.
"On behalf of our client, Mirae Asset Global Investments, we are excited to welcome Cushman & Wakefield to 225 West Wacker, proof that a high-quality asset attracts high-quality tenants," said Brian Atkinson, Managing Director. "We are confident that the mix of amenities and the great location will be the perfect place for Cushman & Wakefield to come together under one roof."
"Moving to 225 West Wacker puts us in the perfect position enhance our brand with our clients, the industry and our hometown," said Victoria Noonan, who recently joined Cushman & Wakefield as Chicago Managing Principal. "It's also emblematic of characteristics that attracted me to the firm in the first place – the ability to act decisively and continue building a world-class team of professionals focused on our clients."
About Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm that helps clients transform the way people work, shop, and live. Our 43,000 employees in more than 60 countries help investors and occupiers optimize the value of their real estate by combining our global perspective and deep local knowledge with an impressive platform of real estate solutions. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest commercial real estate services firms with revenue of $5 billion across core services of agency leasing, asset services, capital markets, facility services (C&W Services), global occupier services, investment & asset management (DTZ Investors), project & development services, tenant representation, and valuation & advisory. To learn more, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com or follow @CushWake on Twitter.