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FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Courtney Ekmark scored 21 points, Reili Richardson grabbed 11 rebounds and No. 17 Arizona State beat Colorado State 70-39 on Sunday.
Ekmark scored nine of the Sun Devils' first 14 points — all on 3-pointers — en route to a 14-5 lead. Arizona State (7-2) led 24-12 at the end of the first quarter then proceeded to hold the Rams to single-digit scoring over the next two quarters.
Jamie Ruden scored 14 for Arizona State and Kianna Ibis chipped in 10. Arizona State registered 26 assists on 28 field goals. The Sun Devils have won five straight, are averaging 74.2 points a game over that span with an average margin victory at 30.2 points.
Colorado state was limited to 17 of 51 shooting (33 percent) including 3 of 10 from beyond the 3-point line.
Lena Svanholm and Mollie Mounsey each scored 11 points for Colorado State (4-4).
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"All I See Is You" is halfway through before something resembling a plot kicks in, and even then this limp, shape-shifting psychodrama proves unable to sell it with anything approaching coherence.
Yet the director, Marc Forster (who wrote the script with Sean Conway), fashions such a languid, tipsy aesthetic around the seemingly happy marriage of Gina and James (Blake Lively and Jason Clarke) that it's easy to keep watching. Legally blind since childhood, Gina rarely leaves their home in Bangkok, relying almost entirely on the attentive James. But when a cornea transplant restores vision to one eye, Gina discovers that her life is not quite as she imagined.
Nor is she. New erotic interests surface during a trip to Spain, where the hypersexualized marriage of her sister and brother-in-law nudges the film into seamier territory and prompts a change in Gina's appearance. As James becomes increasingly destabilized by his wife's transformation, the movie seems keen to linger over what can happen to a relationship when a previously dependent partner gains agency.
Instead, we're hastened toward a nonsensical, almost illegible ending that lays waste to all this careful mood-setting. Ms. Lively is well cast, gracefully patrolling the boundary of her limited range, with Mr. Clarke less steady in the more amorphous role of someone who seems a bit off from the outset. And though the milky visual disruptions that signal Gina's initially blurry view of the world are overdone, there's something seductive about her journey that cries out for a filmmaker like Nicolas Roeg. In his hands, the haze of sex and danger that surrounds these two might have been revealed as more than just a tease.

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POLSON – John Charles Dark passed away peacefully on Jan. 24, 2019 surrounded by his family. John was born Oct. 6, 1949 in Fresno, California to John "Jack" Anderson Dark and Barbara Ellen Simmons. According to stories, John was a delightful little boy and full of adventure. During the late '60s he met his first wife, Sally Christofferson. Though their union was short, they had one child they named Michelle. In 1981, John moved to Charlo, Montana and finally felt at home. John was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 1983 and shortly after met and married Pamela Maughan. In 1987 they welcomed their son Scott and were divorced a couple years later. John was a MoorMan's salesman for many years traveling the Mission Valley, a crane operator traveling the state and country, and a rancher. In 1993 he met and married the love of his life, Judy Barnhart. Together they raised Scott and Judy's daughter Angela Schuman. John is survived by his wife Judy; daughter Michelle (Scott), and her children Wayne, Amy (Kyle), Jarod, Shane, and Danielle; his son Scott (Autumn) and their children Kenzley, Stetson, Maverick and Shawnie; step-daughter Angela; great-grandchildren Annabelle, Jameson, Evin and Ean; brother Bill (Robin) and their sons Tom (Lisa) and Ryan. John was blessed with so many wonderful and devoted friends. His family appreciates all the love and support given at this time. John loved you all!
A viewing and funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 700 4th Ave SE, Ronan, MT 59405. Donations can be made to an animal shelter of your choice.
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MasterCard's OneSMART Paypass technology links with Moneta in South Korea
Contactless payments and mobile payments are 'joining forces' in Korea as MasterCard's OneSMART Paypass offering and SK Telecoms' Moneta phone-initiated payment service will coexist at the POS level and beyond.
Colorado hospital uses prox cards, single sign-on, and sonar to secure patient records and meet HIPAA
The University of Colorado Hosipital is employing an innovative way to meet the government-mandated protection of patient data. Physical access is controlled using prox cards and the same card unlocks 'network sessions' on computers throughout the facility while sonar devices shut down the sessions when the user walks away.
RFID Tags and Contactless Smart Card Technology: Comparing and Contrasting Applications and Capabilities
With media attention focused on the inclusion of contactless technology in passports, bank cards, and a host of other credentials, confusion abounds as to this technology's comparison to the RFID technology used for product tagging and logistics. The reality is they are as different as apples and oranges, as this report from the Smart Card Alliance explains.
New organization, "WISE," networks women in security industry
Security, long considered a male-dominated industry, is increasingly impacted in positive ways through the leadership of female employees. A new organization, Women in Security Electronics, has formed to help foster the professional growth of this important community.


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Three young artists join Glyndebourne on Tour in Mozart & Rossini
This autumn Rachel Kelly, Jack Swanson and Tobias Greenhalgh all join Glyndebourne on Tour in their productions of Così fan tutte and Il barbiere di Siviglia, opening on 7 and 8 October respectively, before touring the UK until December.
Just this summer Rachel Kelly made her Glyndebourne Festival debut as Annio in Claus Guth's new production of La clemenza di Tito conducted by Robin Ticciati, and returns now for her first Dorabella (Così fan tutte). With other Mozart roles in her repertoire such as Idamante in Idomeneo(at Opera di Firenze, and in concert with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla), and Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni (at NI Opera), Rachel reprises Annio for Staatstheater Karlsruhe this season, and elsewhere joins Nationale Reisopera as Medarse (Siroe), and Christian Curnyn as Sesto (Giulio Cesare) in London.
Following his UK operatic debut this summer as Albazar in Rossini's Il turco in Italia under David Parry at Garsington, Jack Swanson makes his Glyndebourne debut as Conte Almaviva in Annabel Arden's production of Rossini's well-loved Il barbiere di Siviglia, conducted by Ben Gernon. A major young talent from the US, Jack returns home this season to sing his first Candide at LA Opera under James Conlon and as well as Lindoro in L'italiana in Algeri at Santa Fe Opera under Corrado Rovaris.
Making his debut in the UK is American baritone Tobias Greenhalgh who joins Jack Swanson in Il barbiere di Siviglia as Figaro. A former member of the Jungesensemble at Theater an der Wien, Tobias returns there in two roles this season: firstly as Cecil in Donizetti's Maria Stuarda in Christof Loy's production, then as Demetrius in Britten's A Midsummer Night's Dream in Damiano Michieletto's production conducted by Antonello Manacorda. Elsewhere this season, he debuts at Festival d'Aix as Aeneas (Dido and Aeneas) and returns to Palm Beach Opera as Maximilian (Candide).


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Next thing to check was the server this blog is hosted on. All checks to no avail. No load issues, no network problems. Resorted to gtmetrix.com to see what was going on while rendering the site and this is what i found.
Right, 11.1 seconds onload time for about a meg of content and 52 requests. Values for total page size and requests are within what i expected to see. It was just the onload time that was "a bit off" the expected result. Now, looking at the waterfall the culprit seemed to be the EBS plugin from Oscitasthemes. Looking at the waterfall display…
Yep, the admin-ajax.php call taking 10.39s was initiated by the EBS Shortcode plugin. Tried to open the Oscitasthemes website just to find it timing out. To cut things short..erm…the plugin i bought a while ago does a license check in the background by contacting Oscitasthemes. Hence their server having a bit of a hard time right now (well, looking at my logs the problems with the Oscitasthemes box must have started yesterday) the plugin times out while trying to verify the license…resulting in incredibly slow loading times with the plugin active. Looking at the code….
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For the time being i removed the callback by editing the file containing it. The edits will be reverted as soon as the Oscitasthemes servers are working again and i'll post about this on their support forum. With the check temporarily removed the onload time for the page is back to where it should be
From 11.1 seconds down to 1.3 seconds…not too bad i'd say. Looking at the waterfall the results are astonishing
So..erm…all that's left to do now is to occasionally check if the Oscitasthemes servers are working fine, reverting my changes to the script when they do and post over at the Oscitasthemes forums to see if there is another possible workaround or another solution in case their servers go down again and screw up my website..


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The IMSTA Annual Conference this year will focus on a collaborative approach to Health Care Integration. Laura Magahy, Executive Director of Sláintecare, the blueprint to overhaul the health service over the next decade, will open the event and we are looking forward to hearing what she has to say after just seven months in office. We have a fantastic line-up of speakers, including Harry Evans from the Kings Fund who will speak on DIGITAL CHANGE. Please see here for the full AGENDA.
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Neil J. Weissman, MD, president of MedStar Health's research arm, talks about daily life in the MedStar Health Research Institute
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Goal Play!
The book was great. It is a paperback and an easy read. In short, he tells the story of how his experience as the coach of his daughter's soccer teams, from age 8 through 18, taught him valuable lessons about being a good leader in the business world.
His premise is fairly simple. He asks what is the goal of a leader? His answer: A leader is the steward of the purpose of the institution and the job of the professional leader is to enable your colleagues to learn, individually and collectively, to fulfill the organizations' mission. That is right, a leader helps the people in his/her organization learn. The organization grows stronger from the building collective wisdom of all its associates. In this way, a teacher for a student is similar to a coach for a team which is similar to a leader for an organization.
Once you create this learning environment, everything can become an opportunity to make the organization a better place to work and more effective at reaching its goal. As an example, unintended errors are embraced as learning opportunities for personal growth for everyone involved.
I recommend the book, not just for work, but for (attitude toward) life.
I found it on Amazon at: http://www.amazon.com/Goal-Play-Leadership-Lessons-Soccer/dp/1469978571
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text: South Point Bowling Plaza welcomes 2019 USBC Open Championships Matt Cannizzaro March 10, 2019 LAS VEGAS - The atmosphere Saturday at the South Point Bowling Plaza was a combination of United States Bowling Congress Open Championships tradition and Las Vegas flair, mixed with the warmth and familiarity of a homecoming parade.The first of the approximately 10,500 five-player teams expected for this year's tournament, plus their friends and family, supporters, bowling fans and curious South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa guests, were on-hand to help usher in the 116th edition of the USBC Open Championships.This year's event marks the tournament's fourth trip to the Entertainment Capital of the World and second visit to the Bowling Plaza, where it first was held in 2017. Nearby Cashman Center played host in 1986 and 2009.The 2019 Open Championships will run daily until July 8 and bring more than 50,000 bowlers, in three average-based divisions, to South Point.One lucky participant on the opening-squad, Josh Hepp of Alton, Iowa, randomly was selected as this year's "Joe Bowler," a tradition that dates to 1951 and earned him the responsibility of throwing out the ceremonial first ball of the tournament. "It was really neat to be a part of the opening ceremony, and it was something I've never done before," said Hepp, who made his 18th Open Championships appearance and rolled a seven-count to kick off the tournament. "To be here with guys like Marshall Holman and Mike Aulby, guys I watched growing up and who paved the way, and them bowling the same day as me, was surreal. To be Joe Bowler was fun. I was nervous at first, but then I just tried to embrace it and have fun. I enjoyed it."After his ceremonial march to the lanes Saturday, and while he waited for his opportunity to throw the first ball, Hepp took his throne and presided over the opening ceremony. The festivities included encouraging words from local and bowling dignitaries, a comedic and vocal sampling from Frankie Scinta, who is performing at the South Point Showroom, a ribbon cutting with representatives from South Point, Las Vegas Events, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and USBC and the traditional Mass Ball Shot Ceremony. After the fun, 55 teams hit the lanes for three games of team competition, and the 2019 event got its first leaders.In the Regular Division (combined averages of 876 and above), SKOB of Lakeland, Florida, used a big finish to surge to the top of the leaderboard with a 2,946 total. The effort included games of 982, 944 and 1,020. Some members of the two-team group will be participating in the upcoming National Golden Ladies Classic and USBC Senior Queens, so the timing worked out for them to make a stop at the Open Championships for the first squad of the year. Amanda Flood paced SKOB with a 684 series and was followed by Stan Sprow (595), Joey Flood (587), Keith Cipielewski (545) and Beth Owen-Cipielewski (535). "We all know each other's games well, we pump each other up and we can help line up the others, if needed, so that makes us a good team," Owen-Cipielewski. "Tonight was pretty awesome. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that we can check off our lists and say we did it. And, anytime you can take the lead is awesome, too."The Standard Division (combined averages of 776-875) was led by Schliep Consulting LLC 1 of Shakopee, Minnesota, with games of 885, 948 and 1,016 for a 2,849 total, six pins better than last year's winning score. Keith Wendt led the way with a 684 set and was joined by Nate Marks (570), Mike Nawrocki (569), Phillip Langowski (568) and Sean Finnerty (458).Maple Family Centers of Long Beach, New York, topped the Classified (combined averages of 775 and below) standings with a 2,422 total on games of 792, 805 and 825.William Latham tossed a 551 series and was followed by Tim Rice (530), Joseph LaSpina (476), Ronald Bonomo (473) and John LaSpina (392).The South Point Bowling Plaza, which opened in late 2014, played host to the USBC Women's Championships in 2016, before welcoming the Open Championships for the first time a year later.Competition at the 2019 Open Championships resumes Sunday morning with the first doubles and singles squad of the year. The event will run daily from 7 a.m. until approximately 3 a.m., with some shorter days during March and early April. This year, the South Point property also is home to the Bowlers Journal Championships presented by USBC, a side event that allows bowlers to enjoy additional competition while in the host city. The Bowlers Journal Championships and team practice sessions are taking place at South Point's traditional bowling center, a short walk from the Bowling Plaza. Visit us on Facebook at the official USBC Open Championships Facebook page.


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Officially, happy fall y'all! Although let's be serious, this has been the summeriest week we've had all year just about. As much as I love summer, I'm so over 90 degrees. However, it's kind of been the perfect week to treat myself to the DQ Pumpkin Pie Blizzard. Twice. Aaannnnd, I don't even feel bad about it....they're really good:)
This week has definitely not been a long sleeve tee kind of week, but here I am, showing you one anyways. Or, is it anyway? Whatevs, I honestly don't really care that much, at least not as much as I care about this fun lil' transitional look I'm showing you today. You may have seen it on Instagram, where I said I was going to have it on the blog that day (Friday). And then my computer broke and I'm fairly certain you've been on the edge of your seats ever since. So without further ado...
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A Guide to Find the Best Vinyl Fence Company in Baton Rouge
There is nothing like a small beautiful and secure home – it is the epitome of the American dream. Every little element in your home is a reflection of your style and personality. The first thing your guests or potential homebuyers will notice is your fence. For a higher resale value and to be esteemed highly by society, you need to ensure that the surrounding of your home is of the highest standards of beauty and security. You can achieve that with vinyl fencing. Anything that wood can do, vinyl can do better with style and little maintenance.
There are many companies in Baton Rouge offering vinyl fence installation. How do you choose the right one? You need to meticulously sieve through your options to find a company that will give you value for your money. Below are some of the factors to consider when choosing a vinyl fence company in Baton Rouge.
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There is no harm in sitting on the fence for a while. Use that 'eenie-meenie-miny-moe' moment to do a little more digging into the options you have. A good place to start is sifting through reviews online for the company you have in mind, and getting suggestions and recommendations from friends. From the many options available, you will easily trim down your list based on customer satisfaction reviews.
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text: paper 1-889330-20-5 The second book of poems by the author of Every Substance Clothed (1995) takes much of its inspiration from the North Carolina coastline, where Halme often lingers on the beach and, as the title poem makes clear, where she enjoys the solitude of staying in a lighthouse. The short lyric poems in this fine collection celebrate autonomy, and the virtues of a life unfettered by children and objects. "Autotomy," one of the weaker poems, directly mocks "breeders," and boasts of the poet's breasts, grown for "pleasure." Elsewhere, especially in a few odd pastorals, Halme exults in her sexuality, but her general aesthetic is quite simple as she asserts in "Plain Poem": "I get full beauty in moments in fleshes." Many of her best, often formal, verses begin with a phrase from Marvell, though her conceits are more sensual than metaphysical. "Grace," a typical piece, links things the poet sees while eating at a seaside restaurant: boys coupling on the beach, dolphins looping, and an odd wave formation. If goldfish could cure Narcissus (—Pushing Narcissus"), she wonders what could solve the marital blues of a neighboring couple ("Antidote to Adultery"). Halme's slighter poems often venture from the hermetic coastal world she best limns—in "Objects of Desire," she strains for an allusion to war-torn Bosnia—and her longer poems merely accrete details. Halme seeks "the ache of paradise" in some unlikely places, and in verse that's often smart and agreeable.


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Meet A Local Monday | Anton Nocito
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Welcome back to Meet A Local Monday's! This week we met up with one of March's Featured Artisans: Anton Nocito of P&H Soda Company. Anton dishes on the origins of P&H and what inspired him to create a premier Soda Syrup company from the ground up. Check it out below:
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Anton Nocito
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First soda sold in 2009
What Inspired You To Start Your Company?
I was thinking about my next move. The idea stemmed from me thinking about opening a luncheonette/soda fountain. I started experimenting with making the syrups at home. My wife, Erica, talked me into selling them at a market in Greenpoint, Brooklyn and the rest is history.
Tell us about your products.
I make an all-natural syrup from real, whole ingredients. They are superb mixed with plain seltzer or for the adults in the room, as an ingredient in your favorite cocktail.
What Drew You To Food?
I've been in the food industry my whole life. It's just what I do. My maternal grandfather was a baker, and my paternal grandmother was one hell of a cook. She made a mean roast pork leg with some amazingly crispy skin, so good!
Where Does Your Food Inspiration Come From?
I've always been a fan of chefs like Alice Waters and such. I think simple and great is the best way to go.
What Products Are You Working On Now?
I've been very focused on growing our business. I haven't really been turning out new products recently. I've been thinking more about what's going to change the world in some way, and how can I use what I do to make that happen.
Do You Have a Favorite Product?
My syrups are my favorite right now.
Latest Ingredient Obsession?
I love dried fruits. They make a great flavored syrup. I've also been into my friend Kheedim's Kimchi Paste, from Moma O's Kimchi.
What Did You Have For Dinner Last Night?
Pork tenderloin with white bean stew and sauteed broccoli.
What Person, Living Or Dead, Would You Most Like To Have Try Your Product?
Joey Ramone
What's The Best Piece Of Advice You've Gotten In Building Your Business? What Advice Would You Give Other Artisans?
My father always used to tell me that running your own business is like being a boxer. When I was a kid I didn't get what he was saying. Now that I'm 43 and in the thick of it, I get it. You have to be the last one standing no matter how hard and fast the punches keep coming. Keep moving forward.
What Other Local Food Artisans or Chefs Do You Admire?
My good friend Shamus Jones from Brooklyn Brine. As well as my old Chef and mentor Guy Reuge. He was just nominated
for best chef in the Northeast for the 2014 James Beard Foundation Awards. It's well deserved and long overdue.
If You Had To Choose Your Last Meal, What Would It Be?
NYC Style Pizza
Favorite Restaurant or Food Experience?
Katz's Deli
What Do You Enjoy Doing Outside of the Kitchen?
Spending time with my wife Erica and my son Aidan.
What's Your Favorite Kitchen Soundtrack?
It depends on the day. I busted out my old cassette tapes from the 80's and 90's a few years back. The kids in the room thought I was nuts, I don't think some of them knew what they were. Mostly listening to old new wave and punk but like to switch it up for some Public Enemy and Digital Underground every once and awhile.


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Sailing Life Day 28: Just on the boat! ⛵
Saturday was spent on the sailboat and I think that made Captain Ahab very happy since Jonathan was organizing his tolls and ropes and our cat thinks it's play time! Haha!
I spent the day with my coaching clients and did 5-hour work call! Really fulfilling knowing I'm making a difference and just received 2 great news that two of my clients a month ago got a Schengen Visa and the other one with USA visa! Wahoo!
I was so busy so Jonathan did all the cooking.. he cooked the fish that our Pinoy friends gave us in Staniel Cay!❤ And do you know that I never wash dishes because Jonathan is the one doing it! Haha 😂
Anyway, it's Sunday now and we're off on a Sunday service at the Beach Church here in Stocking Island! It's just a 3 minute dinghy ride from our boat! 😍
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The White Dwarf
Tags: Illustration, Motion, Cell Animation, Storyboard
Selected as a finalist for the 2017 Art Director's Club Awards in Motion
"The White Dwarf" is a short animation about a star trying to find its purpose. Set in the vast expanses of outer space, one star searches for meaning and attempts to find it by following a bright white light. She soon learns that in space, where an illusion can be millions of light years away (and a million years old), not everything is what it seems.
Designers: Caroline Marks, Joyce Ha
Animators: Caroline Marks, Joyce Ha, Orion Traulle, Daniel Lee, Michael Lee
Creative Director: Miguel Lee


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if you don't know, a bookstagram is simply a bookish instagram account. you share pictures of books and… books, and sometimes coffee with books or socks with books, but basically BOOKS.
people often ask me, "how do i start a bookstagram account?" but i always felt it was a bit redundant to answer because you just… make one? however, sometimes it's more than just making an account; it's about being part of the community as well as making an account. so hopefully this post will help your bookstgrammin' journey. (and if you already have a bookstagram… HELLO, PAL!)
step one: download the instagram app
you can download the app on (almost) any apple, android, and windows operating system. this can be a phone, tablet, ipod… you get the idea.
step two: think of a username & make an account
your username is how others in the community will identify you as. it's more important than your own name in the bookstagram world. when people think of your account, they'll more likely be thinking, "i love @insert-username-here!" than, "i love insert-name-here's account!" i mentioned some tips in my HOW TO START A BLOG post, but here are some more (and some repeated) suggestions when thinking of a username:
- don't make it too long; usually one to three words is good
- refrain from excessive amount of periods, underscores, and numbers; @r_e_a_d_e_r248957 is probably not the best way to go
- use keywords that relate to whatever it is you're talking about (ex: books, read, pages, etc.)
- you can use already existing words and respell it in your own way (ex: @bloomsbery vs @bloomsburypublishing)
- you can also try to make it personal and incorporate yourself into the name (ex: @blueeyedbiblio has blue eyes)
- brainstorm and try to think of a few possible ones before deciding on the name
after you decided on a name (you can always change this later if you grow to dislike it), you register to create an account! make sure the username you chose isn't already in use or else you'll need to think of another one (which is why it's good to have a few other choices as well).
step three: update your info
it's always good to share some information about yourself in the bio. it's one of the first things people see when clicking your account. like your username, you can always change it later if you don't like it. bookstagrammers often like to include…
- how many books you read that year
- age and/or location of residence
- some short phrases about yourself
- your favorite quote
- other social media accounts, if you have any
- a business email, if you have one
- a simple sentence or whatever you want
my current bio
another thing i recommend updating is your profile picture. for me, this is the first thing i see when looking at accounts. if the photo is the generic instagram head, or if it's something blurry and unidentifiable, there's a very high chance i wouldn't bother looking at the account. for all i know, it could be a spam account! if you have a nice profile photo, i can safely assume that your photos will be just as nice. *clicks follow*
step four: take some bookish photos
you don't need a fancy-schmancy camera to take book photos; you can simply use your phone. BUT if you're very particular about lighting, quality, etc., then you could also use a more "professional" camera but that's not ~required~. i could go into more detail on how to take book pictures, but i shared my book photography process here and i'll just link you to that instead. TL;DR: take some pictures with some books, edit it them however you desire, and share 'em.
some of my recent photos from @twirlingpages (aka the "feed/theme" of my account)
another thing a lot of bookstagrammers keep in mind of is a "theme" or overall look of your account. this can be a filter you always use, a background you generally take your book pictures, or overall aesthetic. i don't like having a set theme/filter – tried it a few times and always gave up after like five pictures – but some common ones are usually clean (white background), nature-y, or vibrant… you get the idea. i try to share pictures that are colorful and bright, but you find your ~aesthetic~ and do your thing!
step five: post your photo(s)
you set up your account and took your photos; now it's time to show them to the world! try to think of a fitting caption. it could be something related to your picture, or it could be something acknowledging your journey into bookstagram. if you included some books (or a singular book) with an author or publishing company with an instagram account, i'd suggest tagging them in the photo as well as hashtagging them in the caption.
you can include hashtags in the comments (so there's not a huge chunk of tags in your caption), or you can include it in the caption. (i include it in the comments, as it's my personal preference.) some popular tags include #bookstagram, #books, #reader, #bookworm, etc. i wouldn't recommend hashtagging things like #followforfollow or #likeforlike because the people searching those tags generally aren't bookish people. i could honestly say i stalk some of the bookstagram related tags and find new accounts that way.
step six: find, follow, and interact with other bookstagrammers
this is a crucial step in putting yourself out there. follow "big" accounts you admire and follow new accounts that you feel deserve more credit. like and comment on their photos, and in the process you'll make some friends! one big thing i suggest you DON'T do is to comment "new account! follow me!" or "love this! follow me!" onto people's photos. it's a bit rude and there's a higher chance of people avoiding your account than following. if you simply leave nice comments or contribute in the conversation, people will naturally find your account. <333


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BOID is an RTS about a Bio Organic Infestation Drone which crashlands on a planet, enabling its primitive life forms to mutate and develop special abilities. These life forms now have to fight for dominance. It's a game about quick decisions and mutation. A streamlined multiplayer RTS.
BOID Is A Class-Based RTS
Units spawn only in Spawner bases, from which you take over Class bases to give units special abilities. You have full freedom of movement through the maps.
- Move Anywhere On The Map (no restriction to moving from base to base)
- 8 Distinctive Unit Types
- Take Over A Class Base To Give Units Special Abilities
- Includes Turrets! Everything is better with Turrets.
- Featuring 3 Special Bases: Freeze, Revert, Teleport
A typical match consists of spawning with a handful of units, quickly deciding what your strategy is, and countering whatever your enemy is trying to do. The game focuses on short, intense rounds, making it accessible to players of varying skill levels. Special Abilities allow you to turn the odds on your opponent. Use Freeze to immobilize a group of enemies. Teleport into an enemy base, or Revert enemy units back to Basic ones, making them more vulnerable. Checkout this gameplay guide on the forum to find out more.


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Maybe this is just something I believe to have picked up from somewhere even though I actually made it up myself, but even if so, it doesn't sound wrong to say: Speak in English*, Amour (i.e. love in French*) and Schweinehund (i.e. swear in German*) . Probably more due to syntactic structures, English seems to be a good language to express ideas in a logical, clear manner (feel free to comment and expand on this – I want to focus on something different in this post…). Phonologically, that French "mumbling" makes it sound soft and just nice to have that 'love-chit-chat' in (who doesn't know that oh-so-famous "Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?"?) and many people would say that German is a particularly good language to swear in due to its rather harsh sounds.
However, swearing is not just about sounds.
German is actually said to have a rather poor vocabulary of swear words and has even started to borrow from other languages; Fuck! Shit! (scheiße seems to have lost its meaning, overused) ^1 ^2
Kind of depends on what website you look at though. This website boosts with 2,750-ish German swear words. However, a great deal isn't actually swear words (Schalentier! (crustacean) ) and another lot not used at all (I've never ever heard the word Schlibradoni before. But it sounds great. My new favourite (not-existing?) German word 🙂 ).
Some websites, on the other hand, understate a bit (ehm, yes, wiki's list of English swear words contains only 28).
Others list about 48 German swear words or 90 French ones. More realistic?
After all, it's probably just a matter of your feeling towards a language and your lexicon. (Not many swear words there? Be creative and make some up!)
I personally love to swear in French. Maybe that's the point, that it doesn't really sound 'bad'… 😉
*I'm focusing on English, German and French because I know these languages quite well. Of course there are hundreds and thousands of other languages that may be even more suitable for swearing & co.
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So I agree, it's really mostly about your feelings towards a language and I personally find that the more emotional I get (be that in a positive or a negative way) the more I'm drawn to my native language. Nothing hits quite as close to home, if I want it or not…


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Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
by Cynthia M. Johnson, MA
Bipolar disorder causes mood swings. You may feel very high or sad and without hope. Then you may feel high again. Often, there are times of steady moods in between these highs and lows. You may also have a change in energy and actions. The highs are called mania. The lows are called depression.
Depressive Episode
Low moods may cause:
Manic Episode
High moods may cause:
A mild to medium level of mania is called hypomania. It may feel good to the person who has it. You may be able to get more things done. It can become mania or can switch to depression if it isn't treated.
Other Symptoms
You may also have:
Sometimes, times of mania or depression turn into symptoms of psychosis, such as:
These symptoms are the extreme mood state at the time. A person with mania may believe that he or she is the President or has special powers or wealth. A person with depression may believe that he or she is ruined and penniless or has done a crime.
Suicidal Symptoms
Some people are in danger of self-harm. A person who is thinking about self-harm needs help right away. A person who talks about self-harm should get medical help right away. The risk of self-harm is higher early on. Finding bipolar disorder early and learning how best to treat it may lower the risk of death by self-harm.
Signs that you may have with thoughts of self-harm are:
Range of Symptoms
Problems can range from mild to severe. If you are feeling depressed, you may have a low mood, feel somewhat depressed, or have major depression. The symptoms of mania can also range from having more energy to being in a very high mood.
The disorder is complex because there is also a mixed state. You may feel like you have a lot of energy. At the same time you may also feel sad, wound up, and have thoughts of self-harm. In between these times, you could have times when your mood is steady.
Bipolar disorder is also broken down into four main types:
There is also a type called rapid cycling. This is more likely if you have severe bipolar disorder. It means that you have four or more times of major depression, mania, hypomania, or mixed state in one year.
This mental health problem is not easy to detect. Most people ask their doctors for help because they are depressed. They may not talk about their times of high mood. Doctors may not ask questions about mood changes.
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Kehlani Announces Upcoming Mixtape
Kehlani is currently five months pregnant with a baby girl and now she announces a forthcoming mixtape.
The "Again" singer was recently on Instagram Live and did a brief Q&A with fans. She used the time to discuss her new project saying:
"Finished a tape. I'm clearly going through a very serious journey that is influencing my music, so the music that is going to come before that is fun and nice, yeah so I'm excited for that. I'm not making no more pop songs on you hoes. I'm over it. You're not getting any pop records from me boy and if you do, just know it wasn't my fault."
She went on to talk about food she's been craving, wanting to release an album soon, plans to hit the studio, early work, seeking attention, and more.
Watch her conversation below and check back for more information on Kehlani's new music as it becomes available.
Kehlani confirmed during her ig live that a mixtape is coming before her next album and that it is already in the last stages of production. She said that the new music is more mature and honest, and she is no longer making pop songs.
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Welcome to Postcards from Pembrokeshire (28/365)
Today's Postcard: Two garlic bulbs
Big seas from a night of rough weather. This morning was an early one so Watson Jones led me along the tramway to Wisemans where the waves arrived in the same shape as the knuckle-y rocks that pushed out to meet them. Gnocchi = knuckles too. I hate short-changing our dog with a shorter walk (he gives me the eye on the way back) but some days are full of promises for the next.
Garlic. L'ail in French of course, el ajo in Spanish. In nearby Pays Basque, baratxuriak. Please explain. I love the dangerous stickyness when it is crushed and peeled, one's fingers become a bit alien to their owner. JG Ballard wrote that if you can smell garlic everything's all right. My lovely wife is away for a few days on a writers' retreat so WJ was in charge of catering. Unlike Eloise he is not a vegetarian so he popped a small chicken into the oven accompanied by a Keith Floyd unmeasured splosh of white wine, Dijon, herbs du potager, beaucoup d'ail and homemade sage and onion which he insisted on chucking Eloise's olives into. Then with cravat and caraffe he sat on my foot, waiting for supper.
Paint: (on my homemade Ritec Red earth paint): Burnt Umber, Prussian Blue and Ivory Black for the cold lingering darks. Garlic: Dioaxine Purple, Permanent Mauve and Lapis Lazuli, Titanium White, Kings Blue Light; Raw Umber and D. Purple for the stringy roots. Raw Umber is the colour of slowly roasted garlic when squeezed from its papery pouch.
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LEAD or LAG: Linking Strategic Project Management & Thought Leadership was launched in late 2016. Kirkus shared their review of the book.
"A detailed handbook delivers advice on increasing the focus and efficiency of team projects in the business world….business-world readers coming to Alexander's text, with its neologisms and endless term abbreviations (KPI for key performance indicators, BPI for business process improvements, PMI for Project Management Institute, PMM for project management methodologies, etc.), should appreciate the clear, methodological thinking in these pages."
A step-by-step, concept-by-concept approach to making corporate endeavors work" – Kirkus Reviews


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I have recently discussed the merits of letting teenagers describe themselves and define their own roles in the world. I shall now point out the perils of letting them describe or define US.
Teenagers (due to no fault of their own) cannot be trusted to know their own minds. They are unsure and indecisive, but full of passionate conviction. They equivocate, waver, vacillate and throw ridiculous tantrums. Never, never let them draw you into their insanity. And no matter what you do, never trust anything they say about YOU.
I give you a fine example from my own beautiful life.
My very own teenagers describe me alternately--often on the same day--as BOTH of these instruments of the zeitgeist:
To check out more on dear old Bev, go here. If you are unfamiliar with "Get Back," here you go.
If you are perplexed--how could the same mother possibly fill both opposing roles?--join the club.
I AM both, of course--aren't we all?--over-zealous supporter AND the muscle who keeps them in line. But that's beside the point. Teenagers will say anything, to anybody, when they're frustrated or lost or caught in a power-struggle.
Let's all make ourselves a deal. Let's not listen to a single thing our progeny utters about us until they are about three months into their first year of parenting their own kid. If we HONOR their innate process of differentiating, defining and destroying, we'll see a different version of ourselves through their grown-up eyes.
In THAT kid's eyes--the grown-up, responsible, family-starting kid we hope each of our children becomes--you're gonna like the way you look. I guarantee it. :-)


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Thornwood's Khapri Alston received same sage advice from his father, his uncle and his assistant coach. The 6-foot-3 senior absorbed all of it, like taking a big spoon of Castor Oil. All of a sudden, the "man in the mirror" began to resemble Superman on the basketball court.
According to coach Paul Slavich, Alston is "an unheralded, overlooked and undersized big man" who is "the glue that holds us together. If he was three or four inches taller, every Division I school would be after him. He is only 6-foot-3 but he plays like he is 6-foot-7."
Alston has been on fire in recent games. He had 26 points and 13 rebounds against Bradley, 23 points and 15 rebounds against Rich South and 17 points against Stagg. In Tuesday's 57-55 upset victory over Andrew, he scored 13 as Thornwood clinched at least a share of the SouthWest Suburban Red championship.
After being held scoreless in the first three quarters, Johnte Shannon popped in a three-point shot with 11.5 seconds to play as Thornwood claimed its first conference title since 2002. Darrell Combs led the Thunderbirds with 24 points. It was Andrew's second loss in 23 games and spoiled a bid for its first conference title.
Thornwood (19-6) can earn an undisputed crown by beating district rival Thornton on Friday night. After an 0-2 start, the Thunderbirds have come on strong against a very competitive schedule and are seeded No. 6 in the Lockport sectional with Bloom, Andrew, Homewood-Flossmoor and Crete-Monee.
"I like that we are jelling together and coming together as a team,"
said Alston, who likely will attend Northeast Community College in North Fork, Nebraska, to get his academics in order and prepare for a Division I college.
"I'm just playing my best for the team, just doing whatever I have to do for us to win. They are going to me more. If I don't have a shot, I kick it out. I get in position for rebounds. I know I have to play at a higher level because we are going into the playoff."
Alston, who is averaging 15 points and eight rebounds per game, traces his increased late-season production to "just being more aggressive."
"I knew I was playing lower, worse than I can," he said. "I know I can play better. I wasn't playing to the best of my ability. I wasn't doing everything I could. I wasn't being a leader. I had to step up for the team."
A few weeks ago, Alston's father told him that he should grab every rebound that comes off the rim. "I can do that," Khapri said.
His uncle said he was playing down to the competition, that he wasn't playing up to his potential.
And assistant coach Shawn Finnan told him to look in a mirror. "Ask yourself: Are you playing to the best of your ability? Are you looking at the man you want to be? Are you doing everything right?"
"I had a reality check," Alston said. "I started to play at a higher level. Even though most defenders are taller than me, I know I can play with anyone. I don't look at myself as being less than anyone else."
Alston is complemented by 6-foot-1 senior guard Darrell Combs (14 ppg), who has signed with Loyola, 5-foot-10 senior guard Johnte Shannon (12 ppg),
5-foot-8 senior point guard David Fuller (3 ppg, 4 assists) and 6-foot-7 senior center Ahmad Baine (4 ppg).
Coming off the bench are 5-foot-10 senior point guard Marcus Agee and 6-foot senior Justin Kennedy.
Slavich is in his second season at the South Holland school. Last year's team was 16-12 and lost to Plainfield Central by one point on a last-second shot in the regional semifinal.
But Slavich isn't a rookie. A 1986 graduate of Thornwood, he played for coach Al Holverson. He has taught and coached in the school system for 17 years. He assisted former Thornwood coaches Kevin Hayhurst and Bob Curran.
When people talk about Thornwood's tradition, he knows what they are talking about.
In 2001, Thornwood and Eddy Curry were favored to win the Class AA championship but lost to Schaumburg in the state final and finished 32-2. In 2003, Eric Gray and Maurice Montgomery led the Thunderbirds to a 27-6 record and second place. In 2006, Tre Blue and Reggie Hamilton led a 25-8 team to fourth place in the state tournament. In a period of four years, Thornwood won 25, 32, 27 and 27 games.
"We want to do what those teams did. We have the same type of team that they had. We can make a run like they did," Alston said. "What impressed me about those teams is they played together like a family. It wasn't just one player. Everybody on our team wants to accomplish what those teams did."
Slavich believes his team is good enough to win the sectional. "We have played tough competition. We had the lead at some point in every game we have lost. But it didn't work out for us. We're getting better. Our kids are coming around. They want to make a run like the old Thornwood teams. They have the tools to do it," he said.
"I've talked to them about the past, about the experience of going Downstate, what those teams did well, how they played with the lead, how they played smart, how they didn't go up and down the court like a gym class. We stress how important each possession is in playoff time. They can make a difference in winning a game. It is important to understand what the other team is trying to do."


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Brand new for 2018 is the luxurious and spacious Hawthorn 3 Premier holiday lodge at our 5 star rated Talacre Beach Resort.
Inside the lodge, you will find a master double bedroom with ensuite shower and two twin bedrooms. There is also a family bathroom which is available for all holiday guests.
The lodge is also perfect for self-catered breaks with a modern kitchen featuring a dishwasher and washing machine. There are also a number of 21st century luxuries including a widescreen TV and DVD player.
Centrally heated with double glazing, means you won't get cold no matter what the weather is doing outside, so you can come and holiday with us all year round, why not spend Christmas or New Year here? For the ultimate in luxury, there is also a private outdoor hot tub so you can sit back and admire the scenery around this glorious park.
If you are looking for further luxury when you are staying on Talacre Beach Resort, then why don't you take advantage of our on-site facilities, our sauna and steam room are the perfect place to sit back and relax after a long day at the beach.
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Here are five things it's okay to splurge on, so go ahead, you have permission.
1.) Healthy Food
Everyone knows you feel about 1,000 times better when you're eating right, so go ahead, splurge on fresh salad, healthy produce, nuts, vitamins, and healthy snacks to go. Your body will thank you, and not only will you feel better, but you'll be able to perform better at your job. You can especially justify this splurge if you're willing to cut back on eating out, which is something Brendan and I definitely aim to do.
2.) Exercise
I spend $10 per class on yoga sessions I love. While it may seem extravagant to spend such money on exercise classes, I never regret going to one. Yoga helps me stay fit, strong, and flexible, but also helps me relax and unwind at the end of a long day. Plus, I practice with friends, so it's an added bonus. To keep other fitness costs minimum, I do normal working out at work, where my gym membership is free. So, if your employer offers such freebies, take advantage, then, pay for the added classes you want.
3.) A Cleaning Service
If you're in a dual income family, I think cleaning services are a smart investment. With both Brendan and I working full time, the time we have together is precious. We don't really want to spend it scrubbing the shower, though we did that for most of last year (our first cleaning service only worked out for a few weeks). When we both started up work again this fall, we hired a new cleaning service to come twice a month, and the investment has made us (mostly me?) a lot saner. No longer do I carve out 4 hours of the weekend for cleaning, and lets face it, I haven't had 4 hours of the weekend to give since we started back at work, with our crazy fall.
4.) A Nice Work Wardrobe
Last weekend, I went on a shopping spree for nice work clothes. The trip paid off, and I came home with 2 pairs of shoes, 7 blouses, 2 cardigans, a sweater, and a pencil skirt for under $500.00. By shopping sales and opening store credit cards to save extra (worth it if you know you can pay it off immediately and avoid interest charges), I got a lot for the money. Having some nice, new things to wear to work makes me feel more confident, and more energized to get up, get dressed, and get out the door. Too often, we only spend money on "fun" clothes, neglecting the part of our wardrobe we wear Monday-Friday. What followed my shopping spree was closet organization 101, so I can easily see and access what I have to wear. I know these purchases will last me a long time, so I was happy to make them.
5.) Travel
You're only young once! And while you're free of obligations and healthy, make sure to get out and enjoy this big world we're a part of. Be there for your friend's weddings, spend holidays with family, go visit friends in faraway lands. You might have to make tough choices sometimes about which trips you can and cannot afford to make, and for sure you have to be realistic (My rule: If I can't pay it off immediately on my credit card and avoid interest, it's not something I can afford), but travel when you can without feeling guilty about it. Book as far in advance as possible to score the best flight deals.
Hope this list helps you prioritize your future purchases!
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It's great to wake up in my own bed. After a month on the road I've had three weeks back in Northern Virginia.
Despite the political turmoil here, I enjoy late summer in the DC area. With so much heat and rain, the river is churning with life.
Each year I'm a little more aware of the passing details of each season. Blue Bells and Flox are distance memories and Morning Glories and Crepe Myrtle rule.
My friend Chun was fishing nearby and was surrounded by a family of chirping River Otters recently, the little ones curious and playful.
Off again, teaching at the 1440 Multiversity (https://1440.org) in California. In September, Tara and I will be on a writing retreat.
I hope you're feeling creative as we turn toward harvest time.
Shining Light on Your Shadow
Spiritual traditions point toward the possibility of increasing your capacity for true happiness. This concept seems harder and harder to grasp, though, with such social turmoil and polarization around us.
I just completed a series of talks on the "Ten Perfections," qualities of character and presence, that when polished, reflect back the light of an awakened heart and mind.
The Tenth Perfection is Equanimity - a quality of presence untouched by anything external. It's a quality of presence beyond what we think of as 'happiness.'
This quality of serenity and steadiness is the fruit of spiritual practice.
You can't make it happen, but it's easy to try to make it happen. When you do, you'll slip into premature transcendence and overlook what is between you and feeling free.
And so, the events of Charlottesville.
That Saturday I led a retreat with 115 people called "The Inquiry Intensive." It was a love-fest. It was a day of thoughtful sharing, deep listening and care, tenderness and good humor. By the end of the day I felt awe at the power of sincere, caring people exploring shared questions.
When I got home I checked the news and saw the photographs from the march. I forced myself to study the images and sit with my reaction. I was filled with not just sadness and hopelessness, but anger and outrage. And to be honest, something in me bitterly wanted revenge. It was then that I realized I was experiencing the flip side of equanimity. I was caught in the shadow of anger.
During the Buddha's lifetime he was surrounded by war and violence. Many of his relatives were directly involved in brutal conflicts. It was then that he allegedly said:
"Hatred never ceases by hatred in this world. Hatred only ceases by love. This is an unending, eternal truth."
I had the benefit of a day of slowing down to help me recognize the vitriol I was fostering.
I know that anger is connected to an unmet need. When I looked again at the images I saw a little deeper into the suffering in those photographs.
We are all influenced by unconscious forces of desire, aversion, confusion.
Unless we slow down and pay attention, our lives are nothing more than living out of reaction to what is happening. No creativity. No compassion. No love.
When we can bring loving presence to the shadow, new possibilities can emerge.
I offered a talk on this topic: Shining Light on Your Shadow. It's a personal reflection on how to recognize the early warning signs of living from a place that is less than fully alive and how to work with what you find.
As I get older I've come to see the safest refuge of all is reality.
Recent talks: Shining Light on Your Shadow
Serenity Now! How to Cultivate Equanimity
How to Cultivate a Kind and Friendly Heart
How to Cultivate Determination and Resolve
The October Retreat
Every great tradition speaks of the power of pausing and slowing down.
If you're drawn to both silence and good company, come join us!
I'll be joined by a wonderful teaching team: La Sarmiento, Pat Coffey and Sebene Selassie. Jess Frey will be leading twice-daily Kripalu-style yoga to support your sitting and walking practice.
You'll have wholesome food from the farm, visits with the goats and chickens and walks in the Maryland woods west of Baltimore.
You'll also have a few interviews with a teacher over the course of the week to help you stay present to your practice and your deepest intention.
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Fresh Photos From This Month
Cormorants gather at first light. I drifted downriver to catch the sunrise lighting up the morning mist. Waiting for the sun. The sun burns through a late summer haze. For about a month, Morning Glories rule the little islands on the river. Protecting the turf. This is the time of year when the spiders seems to know their time is up and they dramatically step up their activity. Hanging with the family. First light. Another day.
Video: Branta Canadensis Belchus
I got some amazing footage this month. I'm getting to know my new camera. My Lumix GH5 has five-axis image stabilization, can shoot 60fps at 4k as well as high definition (1080p) slow motion.
Due to the fact that I'm heading to California early, I've not had time to edit these clips into form. You'll see them next month. I did have a few minutes to put together this video: Branta Canadensis Belchus.
I'm happy to see that my commitment to the visual arts is reaching new depths of expression.
The Awaken App on Kickstarter
Ravi Mishra attended the Fall retreat last year. Among the many ideas popping through during the course of the week was the idea for an app that would support people in their practice. As he describes it, "This is my way of responding, not reacting." It's called Awaken and it's on Kickstarter.
It's called Awaken and it's on Kickstarter. You can read more here: https://whynotawaken.com/kickstarter
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Nissan Takes Tire Inflation to the Next Level
While it's been known for quite some time that low tire pressure can sap gas mileage, and if deflated enough, can also be a serious crash hazard, there seems to be very little attention paid to the subject. But, thanks to technology from Nissan, there will be no more guess work when it comes to determining your vehicle's correct tire pressure.
Nissan's recently introduced "Easy Fill Tire Alert" system alerts drivers to a low-pressure situation through a dashboard display that shows the pressure and position of the problem tire or tires. This system makes it easy to determine if there is a serious condition where the driver should stop immediately, or if the driver can continue on to the nearest gas station, tire shop, or dealership. While several luxury car manufacturers have offered this technology for years, what makes Nissan's system unique is what happens when it comes time to air up the tires.
Once the driver has stopped and begins filling the tire, the car's emergency four-way flashers blink to confirm that air is properly entering the tire. Then, when the tire has reached the required air pressure level, the horn will chirp once. If the driver puts in too much air, the flashers will begin to blink faster and the horn beeps three times to alert the driver of the error so that he or she can simply begin bleeding off pressure. As the over-inflated tire(s) deflate, the horn will chirp once again when it has reached the proper inflation level.
While the system has already been in use since 2011 in Nissan's Quest minivan and upscale Infiniti QX56 SUV, the technology will now be available to the masses with the completely redesigned 2013 Altima. Nissan also has plans to introduce the system on even more of its vehicles in the near future.
While fallout from the decade-old Ford Explorer/Firestone rollover catastrophe meant that Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems became mandatory on every car or truck built since 2008, Nissan's improvements take the safety measure a step further. On most vehicles equipped with TPMS, a small light vaguely resembling a cross-section of a tire with an exclamation point in the center becomes illuminated when one of your vehicle's tires is 25% below the recommended amount. Unfortunately, the system, in its basic form, does not alert the driver to the specific tire or tires affected, nor does it tell the rate at which the tire or tires are losing pressure. Worse yet, only a third of drivers knows what the TPMS symbol even signifies, while only 44% of drivers regularly check the tire pressure of their vehicles.
While any safety feature is a welcome addition, Nissan's significant improvements to the existing tire pressure monitoring systems can help further improve driver safety, and more importantly, help reduce the risk of a low tire pressure-related accident. Of course, with fewer accidents comes a cheaper insurance premium, which is something we can all appreciate.


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Blue Cheese Reviews
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"This is somehow the only indica-dominant strain I can smoke during the day. It's amazing for anxiety and stress relief, while not making you too tired. I feel like Blue Cheese is what Blue Dream was trying to be but you just can't beat this stuff, and again *it doesn't make me sleepy*. I had to buy a zip and put it in the freezer for the zombie apocalypse. This is also my girlfriend's favorite strain for sex. A..."
"This by far is the best strain EVER created by man... The best Blueberry and the best UK/or Cheese mashed together for a joyful experiance. My favorite version of this strain is the DJ Bluebbery shorts X UK Cheese. This is the absolute best med out there...i know because i smoke them all for a living... THIS STRAIN WORKS WONDERS FOR ALL THAT TRY IT!!!!!!!"
"New favorite strain!!! I suffer from tourettes so I'm always stuck for daytime meds because indicas help my condition but make me sleepy. Blue cheese works wonders! A couple hits and my stress melts away as my body relaxes, my smile widens, and my tics leave me. Very relaxed feeling but not a heavy feeling like I get with indicas. Morning, day, afternoon or night this is great any time of the day!!"
"💣🔥 You know how some dogs are so ugly that they're cute, like pugs? Blue Cheese is so disgustingly stinky, just one whiff will widen your eyes and you may just laugh at how much it actually resembles a slab of Gorgonzola. This strain reeks so bad that it's good. This is the worst smelling strain you will ever love. Such a unique flavor and an even more unique high! Perfect for stress and winding down after a long d..."
"I think I'm falling in love with all cheese strains. Blue Cheese is no exception. A marvelous strain that provides the general relaxed, euphoric, stoned buzz. Local dispensary claimed it was a sativa dominant hybrid, didn't feel like it too much. I would say that it did provide a spark of creativity, and had somewhat of a cerebral stimulation. But for the most part it is an indica dominant strain minus the heavy need..."
"Mid size, tight nugs. Dense, proper finish. Two solid bong rips and within two minutes my left ear stops working and after a few more minutes i realize im staring in to spce, open mouthed, the how to flip real estate with no money or sense infomercial reduced to a low hum in the background. Burritos, bro. fuckin a."
"Blue cheese is such a great daytime smoke, Its one of them strains which slightly creep on you (5-10mins) then BAM! You feel it first cover your head in a warm blanket, you start to feel it slowly wrapping your whole body into a euphoric mellow high which is absolutely great because this Stain is easy to work with anywhere! I could be anywhere high on blue cheese and could handle my self easily without monging out..."
"Of the 3 strains I have on hand : blue cheese, blue dream, and purple passion this is my favorite daytime cannabis. Strangely (I've never experienced this before with marijuana) it really increases my level of arousal - and lately this is great because my sex drive is super low. Also, I can go about my day 'as normal' but with a nice relaxed mind. Stress is a constant (HIGH) in my life right now so this strain is ..."


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On Saturday 22 September we were at the CUA Community Hub for their market for the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. Such a great day. The staff at CUA went all out to decorate the Hub with a great theme for the carnival.
If you weren't able to make it down there this video below will give you a great idea of the atmosphere and the range of great items that were available from the stallholders.
Don't forget to check out our Market Calendar. We will be at the CUA Showcase, Monday to Friday, for 2 weeks in October, 15th to 26th, 2 weeks in November, 5th – 16th and 1 week in December, 10th – 14th.
We will also be at the Cobb & Co Handmade Under the Stars Twilight Market on Thursday 22nd November, 4 pm – 8 pm, and the Toowoomba Gemfest – Gems & Jewellery on 20th and 21st October.


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Discussion Questions for Week 7
Assignment instructions:
Ropes Section 4,, Chapters 22-25
Define the following terms:
min a max
Expected Value
Zero Sum
What is this sections opinion about superstar decision makers?
Why is Tosca unable to facilitate the outcome where she saves both her virtue and her lover?
Why do you think human beings are risk averse when it comes to positive outcomes, but "risk seeking" when it comes to situations of negative outcomes? Would it not make more sense to be risk seeking when it comes to positive outcomes and risk averse with regard to negative outcomes?
Chapter 22
Why do companies have gift policies, and why are some of these policies so strict?
How do you respond to Stanley's question of whether this is really an ethical issue?
How can you deal with the ethical lapse – as you view it – of another person, other than by "turning them in."For example, what alternatives would you consider if you were aware that another employee had accepted an inappropriate gift?
Doesn't it make practical sense to overlook common, petty ethical lapses in order to maintain your credibility for dealing with weightier issues?
Prospective college athletes on recruiting trips are prohibited from receiving any "extra benefits" from boosters or fans of the university they are visiting. Thus when the professor of this course provided one store bought cookie to a prospective Gonzaga Basketball player in 2002, the university had to report a "secondary recruiting violation" to the NCAA. Why would the NCAA care about an athlete receiving a 10 cent cookie? Does this policy not seem a bit petty?
Chapter 23
What was the problem and benefit of Stanley telling ted what he thought of the orientation program?
Why does Stanley's widespread name recognition result in his being chosen as the best candidate for an important New York assignment?
Stanley naively stumbled into this opportunity by chance; what could he have done differently to position himself for good opportunities?
Is self-promotion ethical?
Chapter 24
Using payoff matrices for Ted and Ben, how would you explain the outcome of this tale?
Matrix key
+10 is a very favorable outcome
+5 is a moderately favorable outcome
-5 is a moderately unfavorable outcome
-10 is a very unfavorable outcome
Ted's matrixBen's matrix
no strike
What is the upside and the downside of Ted's tactics?
How can you explain the text's claim that Ben and Ted do not seem to be trying to reach the best managerial decision, but rather ". . . a personal decision dressed up as a managerial one"?
Chapter 25
What functions does the MERIT system serve from a cultural/interpretive viewpoint
What functions does the MERIT system serve from a technical/rational viewpoint?
Why is the issue of rating versus ranking performance primarily a technical/rational issue?
What is the upside and downside of both the rating and rankings approach?
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Outland out June 14th on PSN
Xbox 360 owners might have enjoyed Ubisoft's and Housemarque's Outland already and had Sony's PSN not gone down the way it did, PlayStation 3 owners would've had the chance to experience this action-packed side-scroller already as well.
With the PSN up and running again, Outland is set for a release on PlayStation 3, and it isn't that far away. Next week, on June 14th, the game will be made available on Sony's online store, although no price has yet been announced or established.
Whatever the number though, we're pretty sure it'll be worth it considering the critical appraisal attached to the game ever since its Xbox 360 release over a month ago.


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Anecdote: The purpose of an indent in a paragraph start
From the definitive text of Robert Bringhurst's The Elements of Typographic Style, 4th edition.
In other words, if your paragraph has a heading, don't indent the paragraph. Subsequent paragraphs can have an indent. I also use line spaces instead of indents as a style choice.


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Action Plan for Schools
Westcourt marked World Homeless Day 2017 by launching a Homelessness Awareness Action Plan.
The aim is to encourage primary schools, secondary schools and education projects to raise awareness of Homelessness as a human rights issue.
As part of the plan, those involved will introduce human rights education, encourage all pupils to get involved in campaigning and awareness raising, link with a local homeless charity or service, work with other schools to highlight the issue and organise an event during Homelessness Awareness Week each year.
The initiative is endorsed by the Edmund Rice International NGO in Geneva and Council For The Homeless Northern Ireland.
Westcourt will work in partnership with schools and education communities to help implement the plan.
To date projects and schools in Armagh, Belfast, Cork, Newry and Stoke have signed up.
Contact us if you are interested in getting involved.


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Healthy Baked Onion Rings
Teresa Jacobson
Anyone who knows me well, knows I LOVE onion rings! It's an addiction really. The problem is most commercially produced onion rings make me very sick. It's a combination of grease used and the type of onion. I've tried many different recipes and this is my favorite AND it's low calorie. They're really good and good for you! Guess that gives me permission to eat as many as I want! YUM!
2 mediumvidalia or other sweet onions, sliced into 1/4 inch rings
2 1/2 clow fat buttermilk
1/2 cpanko bread crumbs
1/4 cseasoned whole wheat bread crumbs
1 Tbspground flax seed
1/4 ccrushed corn flakes
How to Make Healthy Baked Onion Rings
- Place onion slices in a bowl with a lid. Pour buttermilk over onions. Cover, refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly spray with nonstick spray.
- In a shallow dish or ziploc bag, combine Panko, bread crumbs, ground flax, and crushed corn flakes. Dip each soaked onion ring into the crumbs and cover well. Place rings on prepared pan and lightly spray with nonstick spray.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Nutritional Info--
94 calories per serving
1.8g. fat (0.6g saturated)
4mg cholesterol
200mg sodium
15g Carbs (1.5g dietary fiber 6.5g sugars)
About Healthy Baked Onion Rings
Course/Dish: Vegetables Other Snacks Vegetable Appetizers
Main Ingredient: Vegetable
Regional Style: American
Dietary Needs: Vegetarian Low Fat
Hashtags: #panko #low-fat #low-calorie #vidalia #low cholesterol


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Frodo and Sam begin the tortuous journey to Mordor,
On their journey to Mordor, Frodo and Sam capture
There's a change in Gollum's voice and language when he
Frodo makes Gollum swear to obey him and to lead them
into Mordor. As if in a vision, Sam sees a physical change
in Frodo, who appears for a moment like a mighty lord,
with Gollum a whining dog at his feet. After swearing to
obey Frodo, Gollum now starts speaking normally again,
and calls himself Smeagol, the name he had before he
found the Ring. Although he acts fearful, he's also pitifully
eager to please and appears insanely happy whenever Frodo
is kind to him. What do you think has caused this change in
him? If you pay close attention to Gollum's speech in the
next few chapters, you will find that it gives clues to the
struggle going on inside him.
Gollum guides the hobbits through the Dead Marshes. They
They next pass through another nightmarish landscape,
Tolkien's description of the desolation outside Mordor is


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