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Thoughts From the Coffee Table: The last few months I have interviewed numerous talented and dedicated business professionals for my podcast, and am pleased to say that it is live and available!
I chose Michael Dahan, CEO of Sports Zone Elite for Episode 1. A talented man with a great name!
Michael and I connected months ago when I read his article on LinkedIn. He was frustrated that his team wasn't as passionate about KPIs (key performance indicators) as he was. During a meeting break, however, he listened to people compare fantasy football stats, giving him an idea. Why not put the same kind of stats and friendly competition into measuring team results?
By giving each person a scorecard, Michael was able to redirect focus, gaining commitment to KPIs in a whole new way. In a sports-based company (even if sneakerheads never wear his product on the court), this is magic.
You can find this episode on iTunes right now at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shock-your-potential/id1336097089 and soon on Stitcher and Google Play.
To learn more about Sports Zone Elite, checkout www.spzn.com.
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Review of the Honda 125cc
Posted on 09. Nov, 2018 by editor.
If you are looking for a bike that combines excellent performance and smooth riding, the Honda 125cc is the perfect motorbike for you. With this bike, you can enjoy speeds of up to 80km/hr. The engine delivers excellent performance with a great horsepower. The bike is built to last and this adds to its advantages […]
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What Happens when You Get a Dui?
Posted on 01. Nov, 2018 by editor.
Drunk driving is a severe offense in the United States especially since there are many road accidents caused by drunken drivers. Driving Under Influence (DUI) is punishable by law, however, the punishment may differ from one state to another. It is therefore important not to drive when you had some drinks. If it is unavoidable, […]
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5 Reasons Why You Should Have Mobile Car Detailing Every Quarter
Posted on 04. Oct, 2018 by editor.
Most car owners think that a car wash and car detailing are the same and serve the same purpose for their vehicles. However, this is not the case, and these two ways of car maintenance are different and should be done at different times. Car wash could be done weekly or when needed, while mobile […]
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A Review of the Honda Cbf125
Posted on 16. Jan, 2018 by editor.
This motorcycle model has been acquired by a large number of bikers since it was introduced in January. Most dealers though, complained that they were not able to source the bikes fast enough. As per the price of the heralded CG125, the Honda CBF125 is a basement substitute. Engine The bike runs on a 4-speed […]
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A Honda Cbf125 Review
Posted on 19. Oct, 2017 by editor.
Just about every Honda CBF125 review has good things to say about the less expensive alternative to Honda's CG125 model. Since it was introduced in January, many dealers have pointed out that they just can't get enough models to satisfy demand, such is the popularity of the bike. Engine Most riders buy the CBF for […]
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The Honda Cbf125 Review You've Been Waiting for
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If you don't want to shell out a ton of cash for the Honda CG125, you'll definitely find a suitable substitute in the Honda CBF125. This model offers incredibly reliable transport along with a bit of luxury and style. This is a model that buyers are snapping up quickly, ever since it was brought onto […]
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How to Search for Used Cars on Reliable Websites
Posted on 24. May, 2017 by editor.
Having a mean machine for your needs would be the dream of every person. However, they would save money to buy a car suitable to their family needs. Nonetheless, the present economic condition has made it relatively clear with every person on the kind of car, he or she could afford. Economy has stabled to […]
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Find Another Gearhead for Life
Posted on 29. Mar, 2017 by editor.
When your first love was automobiles, sometimes it can feel nigh impossible to find someone who will love you for who you are. But if you look in the right places, you can find the love of your life quite easily. While almost everybody knows that looking in a bar for the love of your […]
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Probably the Most Reliable Way to Get Some Parts for Your Land Rover
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Land Rover is a true beauty that becomes anyone's favorite for the vehicle's masculine outlook and sturdy performance. However, the car's inherent functions and features are one thing; it is of entirely different story when it comes to taking care of it. When it comes the day when you need to care for your car, […]


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A GIRL, 13, has allegedly been gang-raped by a group of youths on a beach in a Spanish tourist resort popular with Brits, reports have claimed.
The teenager is said to have been set upon by the gang in Alicante, South-eastern Spain, during the city's San Juan festival, according to witnesses.
The festival is a huge event in southern Spain, with hundreds of people descending on beaches, where bonfires are lit and food and drink enjoyed at night.
A group of teenagers of around the same age were reported to have been responsible for the attack.
Witnesses claimed the group went on to try and assault a second girl when her father stepped in to stop the attack, according to Caso Aislado.
The man then called cops who arrived to arrest the group, the website reported.
One witness quoted by Olive Press said: "The police arrived and the boys were detained. Several people said they were between 13 and 15 years old.
"They looked like they were Moroccans."
Another is quoted as saying: "Several shouts were heard and in a few minutes the police were already in the area.
"I could see several children sitting together on a police motorcycle.
"Several people said that in addition to attacking the girls, they also stole mobile phones."
However, when contacted, the National Police who are responsible for the area said they had no record of the sex attack.
BEACH 'RAPE' HORRORGirl, 13, 'gang-raped by youths' in popular Spanish tourist hotspot of Alicante Tom Michael 26th June 2017Tweet
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19-year-old boy killed his father for raping sister 26 giugno 2017
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Man charged with rape, murder of Google executive 25 giugno 2017
8-year-old girl sexually assaulted by teenage boy 25 giugno 2017
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Yesterday as part of Giving Tuesday we invited you to donate towards achieving our goal of raising $10,000.
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When we came across this video taken at a recent wedding of a Priest interrupting the ceremony to 'kick out' the photographer, we felt sorry for the blissful couple. However, confrontations like this do happen from time to time with officiants. This video has been making its way through all the social media streams and blogs and has brought about some important questions. How much control does the officiating party actually have on your wedding day; and How can a similar occurrence be avoided from ruining your all-to-important vows?
For a Priest or Minister in a churchlike setting, the rule of thumb is that the church is their home; therefore, their home means their rules. Before booking your church make sure you ask the right questions and ensure that your expectations and their 'house rules' coincide so you can eliminate any embarrassing scenarios.
If your wedding is not in a religious home and you are hiring a justice of the peace, it may be a lot more flexible, however the officiant may still have very specific rules that will need to be respected.
Here are a few questions that you are going to want to ask before you decide on who will be marrying you:
1. Will the officiant be conducting the rehearsal as well as the ceremony? If not, who will and are you comfortable with that?
2. Do you have a good rapport with the officiant?
3. Do they have restrictions about certain décor or florals in the church?
4. What are their rules for photography & videography? Are there areas restricted to vendors?
5. Is there a specific dress code? Some churches do not permit exposed shoulders or cleavage; women may not be allowed to wear pants & must wear knee length or longer dress/skirts; men must wear pants not shorts etc.
6. Will your wedding planner be permitted to help out at the wedding ceremony (lining up your wedding party, lighting candles etc) or does the officiant have a coordinator that they prefer to take care of the ceremony details?
7. Is there a fee or donation for their service and/or will you need to put aside a gratuity for the officiant, musicians, cantors etc?
8. Do you need to be a member of the religious community in order to have your wedding at your chosen location?
9. What is the capacity of the site and are there seats? Will all your guests be able to sit or will they need to stand?
10. Are there restrictions to the type of music you can select for your processional, signing of the registry and recessional?
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My heart was set on an Advent devotional series throughout the month of December but time got away from me so, instead, I will share some photos I took of Kamden with Yaya and Grandaddy in Kentucky and reconsider my blog schedule through the rest of the year. Yaya is the Greek word for "Nana" and is pronounced Yah-Yah. My mom insisted she be called Nana but I refused because her mother is my Nana. We can't have two Nanas and confuse the world, so we compromised and used the Greek translation. Bonus points: Yaya is unique and Kamden now says the word all the time.
Tuesday was our only full day at my parents' place so we had to use time wisely: gun range with my Dad in the morning, lunch with a longtime friend and my Neenie, a family portrait session for my cousin and his family at Audubon State Park in Henderson, Kamden's photo session with Yaya and Grandaddy before it got dark, and dinner at The Feedmill for some fried gator and crawfish tails before watching the UK basketball game.
Kamden was too excited to nap so he convinced Grandaddy to get the Kubota tractor out.
Every time Kamden said Yaya she'd squeal, making Kamden laugh, which made Yaya laugh even harder. Then they started high-fiving.
Kamden did well with the plethora of dogs, including the new Red Healer pup, Molly, and the Beagle/Healer mix, Dink.
Dink, Firecracker, and Ben had just returned from their afternoon run through the woods and open fields when we began taking pictures. When they saw us by the old tobacco barn, they came running. Miss Molly loved having a pint size human around that was closer to her level!
"C'mon Grandaddy, let's go!"
While this trip to Kentucky was a quick one, it was exactly what my soul needed. I hadn't been to my Beloved Bluegrass since August 2014 for a family reunion. In case you forgot what Kamden looked like in August 2014, here's a reminder of my Chunky Monkey who had no neck and lots of rolls:
You'd think in a family with several photographers and camera enthusiasts, we could find a decent spot without weird setting sun shadows on our faces. Oops! Here is Nana with her three grandchildren (me – 31, Brian – 26, and Noah – 15) and Kamden, her only great-grandchild in November 2015:
I hit the toddler jackpot because Kamden is such an epic traveler. He's been on several flights since he was an infant and slept on every one of them about 92% of the time. Last week, he was awake long enough to lift and lower the window shade about 1,398,640 times while we were on the runway waiting to take off. As soon as we were in the air, he was asleep. He woke up when the wheels were lowered right before landing. Plus, it's really nice to hear passengers talking about your well-behaved child and receive compliments from the flight crew too. I choose to sit in the very back of the plane so we're always the last passengers to exit the plane, giving us opportunity to thank the pilots for a safe flight. Last week, Kamden got a high-five from both pilots and a bag of goldfish from the chief steward.
I hope everyone had as wonderful of a Thanksgiving with your loved ones as I did with mine. I know I won't wait another 16 months before visiting again!
In the spirit of Christmas and the beginning of this Advent season, consider the story of Abraham and Isaac from Genesis 22:
And as they sat there on the mountaintop, watching the embers of the fire die in the cool night air, the stars above them sparkling in the velvet sky, God helped Abraham and Isaac understand something. God wanted his people to live, no die. God wanted to rescue his people, not punish them. But they must trust him.
"One day Someone will be born into your family," God promised them. "And he will bring happiness to the world."
God was getting ready to give the whole world a wonderful present. It would be God's way to tell his people, "I love you."
Many years later, another Son would climb another hill, carrying wood on his back. Like Isaac, he would trust his Father and do what his Father asked. He wouldn't struggle or run away.
Who was he? God's Son, his only Son – the Son he loved.
The Lamb of God.
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Havebury project improves estate garden
Havebury Housing Partnership has successfully completed a £25,000 garden makeover in Caie Walk, Bury St Edmunds to replace an abandoned wildlife garden at the request of residents.
The project had been created by Havebury's Neighbourhood Investment Panel (NIP) following suggestions received from estate inspections on the Nowton Estate. The area needed a high level of maintenance and attention as it had become overgrown, leading it to be more attractive for litter and fly tipping than wildlife.
Havebury consulted with local residents who requested that garden-type planting would be the most fitting and suitable inclusion to improve the appearance and provide an additional amenity to the area.
The improved scheme, which Havebury can add to the list of successful Neighbourhood Investment Panel projects in recent years, has already received many compliments. Sarah Stamp, County and Borough Councillor for the area said: "This is a fantastic example of agencies like Havebury working closely together with local residents for the benefit of the community. The planting scheme has greatly improved the look of Caie Walk and residents have told me how much they appreciate the changes."
Ann Williamson, Chair of the Nowton Residents Association also expressed her gratitude by saying "I am really impressed with the benches. They look brilliant and the colours look so good. We are looking forward to seeing lots of colour in the spring. Well done and a big thank you to Havebury."
The project, which had mainly consisted of the gradual removal of three lime trees and clearing of the site, had also supplied lots of exciting features such as plant bulbs and other plants, and also the provision of new benches.
So far this year, the Neighbourhood Investment Panel has invested approximately £131,000 in local communities supporting projects such as Haverhill Community football facility improvements and replacing the village sign at Great Barton. If you have an idea for a community project please contact Lauren Hollands who can talk you through the application process.
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Lets celebrate the end of day light savings with a grand fondo. Taking in the beautiful country views this ride is a must to do at least once.
We will group at Kangazilla at 7am and roll shortly after. The ride is not too technical and based on member interest, we'll all so consider a support vehicle Support.
We will stop for whatever reason at the Luddenham Village Cafe before going down Park Rd and Greendale.
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October is Respect Life Month and it will get off to an early start on Sunday, Sept. 24 in Philadelphia through a rally and Walk for Life at 3:30 p.m. at Sister Cities Park opposite the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. This will be followed by a 6:30 p.m. Mass celebrated by Archbishop Charles Chaput at the cathedral.
A featured speaker at the rally will be Shawn Carney, president and cofounder with David Bereit of Texas-based 40 Days for Life. This year's fall program for 40 Days for Life opens on Sept. 27 and ends Nov. 5.
The program, which features 40 days of prayer vigils before clinics and hospitals that perform abortions, traces back to a modest beginning in Bryan/College Station, Texas in 2004. Three years later it went national and eventually international. At this time it is estimated 750,000 volunteers have participated in all 50 states and 40 countries.
Also among the speakers will be Kristan Hawkins, the president of Students for Life in America which she has led since 2006. While it is mostly a campus-based program it targets young people from middle school through graduate school.
Local groups participating in the rally will include members of the Knights of Columbus, the Philadelphia Guild of the Catholic Medical Association, the Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia and students from the archdiocesan high schools.
The rally will include a walk around the surrounding streets and a review of exhibitors at Sisters City Park on 18th Street at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
"The pro-life movement is really doing well in Philadelphia," said Steven Bozza, the director of the archdiocesan Office for Life and Family. "We are getting a lot of support for this. The State Council of the Knights of Columbus have been especially helpful with financial support."
In addition to participation in the Sept. 24 rally, walk and Mass, the Philadelphia Guild of the Catholic Medical Association will have a Mass of their own on Oct. 8 at the Cathedral at 11 a.m. celebrated by their chaplain, Father Kenneth Brabazon. This will be followed by a brunch at the adjoining Archdiocesan Pastoral Center.
Also, on Oct. 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the High School Respect Life Leadership Day will be held at Neumann University's Mirenda Center for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development.
The program, sponsored by the archdiocesan Office for Life and Family, will feature speaker Chris Stefanick, an internationally known author and speaker who Archbishop Chaput has called "one of the most engaging young defenders of the Christian faith on the scene today."
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Sticks Productions Poetry
Poems of Stilo
All poems were written by E. Ennis, except the ones noted.
A Tree With No Leaves
Car Wash in Autumn
The Old Days E. Ennis & G. Stokes
Gentle Voice - Lovely Wave
A Feeling
Trying to Explain
How I see it Happened
Always More Than A Friend
Just Some Wise Words
Picture This
E. Ennis
I was used to this feeling
That I don't have anymore
There used to be hugs and kisses
Gifts and misses
I just loved that feeling
Like you know someone's there
Now I am stuck in the cold
With nothing at all to wear
I used to be cuddled
And even kept warm
Also was kept calm during a storm
But I began to be smothered
I was sick of mothered
I regret this decision
Please God
Why didn't I listen
I just had to be free
Now I am alone
Like an old autumn tree
You mean everything to me
Space I said I needed
And space is what I got
A space where my heart once pumped
It pumped love to all parts of me
Now it pumps nothing
No pain measures what I feel
But pain is what I deserve
Something I do see
The pain is voided on you
Nothing effected you
No tears, no anger, no pity
Something that involves both
Only hurts me
So what do I do now
Is that you mean everything to me
Now I question
Do I mean everything to you
We met at the oddest place
On a saturday in Autumn
This car wash I never thought
I would see you there
My eyes weren't on those fly cars
But only on you
Your white shirt tied in a knot
And some gray sweat pants
Something that simple made me notice
How beautiful you really were
You smiled as I joked with you
And you looked deep into my eyes
When I spoke
Like you wanted to know something
Maybe that something
Was what I thought about you
Ask and you shall recieve
Keeping this feeling in is killing me
But nothing this odd ever happens
To real people
Especially me...
Who has ever heard of a car wash in autumn...
E. Ennis, G. Stokes
Remember elementary? Remember how we would ask out somebody? We
wasnt allowed to date, but that didnt stop us. The small things counted like extra candy in your Valentines Day paper bag
or twenty-five cent ice cream cup. And it didnt matter what kind of clothing line you wore (as long as they were clean). But
now days In high school were allowed to date, but now we cant figure out with who. On Valentines Day getting some loving is
more important than getting candy. Now everyone looks at what you wear, because that describes what type of person you are.
Everything has changed, back then NOBODY cared. Now, everyone and their mamma is up in your business. Lets not talk about
the Prom. From the dresses to the tuxedos, limousine or the family station wagon. Being there on time or coming late to make
a BIG entrance. And the most important is who to go with. Oh, how we miss the old days.
A gentle voice
A lovely wave
Is all I ever got
Never knew her name
Only her face
But something
Us always speak
I want to know
But I am
Very afraid
If she
Will like me
If I will like her
If we
Keep our distance
No harm
Would ever come
And I would always
I will get that
Gentle voice
And that
Lovely wave
I saw you once
That is all it took.
From then on
I was hooked.
We spoke in person
And missing you only worsen.
We spoke on the phone
And that's when your feelings really shown.
Friends we are
Friends we have to stay.
But when there's a way
Roll back this way.
I looked across the room
3 desks up
And 2 to the right
You looked straight into my eyes
Those eyes
So deep, dark, and delightful
That moment lasted so short
But seemed to last a whole class
My heart yearned
And my stomach knotted
To know what just happened
Time stopped for me
And for her
She had to have felt - -
Felt me
And I felt her
No words spoken
At just one glance
I felt a feeling I never - -
NEVER wanted to forget
E. Ennis
Their are many untold stories about me I'll give you an example the best I can
and you'll see. It was me and Stephanie forever, at least suppose to be beacame less and less as time went on sitting at home
crying on the phone. It just had me wanting to be alone. One day in a wet parking lot I found a "dime" that I didnt know much
about. To get straight to the point without no question she is on of God's great blessin's Stay the way you are and I bet
you'll go far. Then came along a bit of royalty which at the end showed a lot of loyalty who knows what you will come to be
hopefully, their is a place for me. In between those two came a surprise a long kept secret about me arised a secret kept
by this someone had me wondering where that had come from. Of all the things happened in the past till this day it gives me
a little laugh because even though hurt comes from expierences these things have improved my senses of personalities that
I like and respect be open-minded and never try to expect. Just sit back, relax, and go for the ride and take all life gives
you in stride.
I don't write to start a fight I write what I feel is right. I dont write to
start trouble I write to break it down to mere rubble. Things I write are sometimes fun then I get a response, "what have
I done?" Without her even asking I would write thing full of passion what happened to that what happened to me being white
and you being black what happened to, I'll call you right back? Did we just grow apart or did i get lost in the dark You moved
on away from me before I could even see. I wish you nothing but greatness but the truth is you left me "faithless" I find
that to be an ironic twist but I guess I took the risk so with that and a smile on my face. I guess I'll finish my lifelong
You had become more than my friend yet you never became anything less. We could
never get things going again, but occasionaly we let things off of chest. Never knowing where it will begin you greatest secrets
you have confessed, but never will things end now I wonder what is left?
The world can be an overwhelming place, change is what keeps you in pace. I'm
not saying that it is a race, but rather a field where you are being chased. Someone is always trying to be better than you,
so always have a good friend or crew to help you with things you need to do and dont forget to thank each other too.
A picture that I can see sometimes when I close my eyes I try to picture something
so wonderful. Now close your eyes and see this "picture"... The moon reflecting on the ocean during a starlit night around
Autumn. All you feel is a gentle sea-breeze, no traffic sounds, no people talking. All you hear is the sound of air and water
traveling through millions of beautiful shells. That gentle sea-breeze brings with it ripples of waves onto grains of white
sand that is as comforting as cotton and silk, cooled and warmed by the air and the ocean. Now opening my eyes I am back in
reality only to find myself in awe once again. To see someone equally, if not more beautiful than the "picture" I just imagined.
A girl walking by slowly to her desk running her hand through her long hair and moving it away from her face to reveal this
smile so warm and wonderful with these soft pinkish kissable lips and truly deep and delightful eyes. Her voice so soothing
to hear even though I've heard nothing more than "hi". So now when I close my eyes to imagine a picture so wonderful I picture
this girl that took my breath away.
Stilo will like to thank you for reading his poems. Come again so you
can check out his new stuff.


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Product Complexity, Serviceability, and Maintainability of Aircraft Systems Drive Need for PTC's Complete Product Development Solutions
NEEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- With the world's economies still in a cautious mode, aerospace and defense manufacturers view investment in product lifecycle management (PLM) strategies as a way to innovate, differentiate, and drive efficiency into product development initiatives. PTC (NAS: PMTC) today announced it is a leading provider of PLM software to aerospace and defense (A&D) manufacturers, as defined by industry analyst firm CIMdata.
Aircraft manufacturers need to implement ways to modernize their technology infrastructure and business processes to meet rising market demand. Industry experts estimate that as many as 33,000 new aircraft will be delivered to market over the next 20 years due to the need for more fuel-efficient aircraft, the growing world population, and the aging condition of the existing fleet. PLM plays a critical role in helping manufacturers address these demands by bringing new aircraft to market faster and efficiently while delivering the highest level of quality.
Brazil-based Embraer, one of the world's largest aircraft manufacturers, selected PTC PLM technology solutions to help them bring new innovative aircraft to market faster, more efficiently and with the highest levels of quality. Switching from its legacy PLM provider, Embraer is preparing for an expected increase in demand for new, more complex aircraft in the coming years.
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So today I am going to post about our first 2-3 days here in Ireland so far! Hope you enjoy!
(These are all from my IPhone but I thought they would be fun to share!)
On the plane! We took off from St. Louis to Newark, NJ which was about a 2 hour flight. Haddie did so awesome, as it was her first flight, and just played on my lap, read a book, and held her favorite toys (her toothbrush, her pen, my lipgloss, and a clif bar wrapper). I was a little worried to see how she would do, (like if her ears would hurt or anything) but she didn't act any different in the air than when on ground so that put me at ease! The flight from Newark to Dublin, Ireland was 7 hours and we took off at 7:00pm. Haddie normally goes to bed at 7, so by 7:30 she was conked out and only woke up once to get a bottle! It was perfect timing to fly and if we ever have a long flight again I will try to plan it like that! She woke up in Dublin, and so getting her used to the jet lag has been the only hard part about traveling with her since it was 7am when we landed.
So, this is the manor!! We are staying in Belfast, all 32 of us, and it is such a neat old house! It is homey inside yet very cold! We have a space heater in like every room!
My love <3
We took the bus into the City Center the first day we got there to get the kids used to the bus system. It's super easy to use and it was fun taking Haddie out.
This little munchkin cutie on the way to church Sunday!!
This was Monday- our first full day traveling and exploring Armagh, in Northern Ireland. This land was spiritual to the pagans before St. Patrick came and evangelized to the country. It is beautiful, green rolling hills.
Lauren Poey and I! One of my friends, who I am SO happy is on this trip with us and our group!
The little muffin smiling at everyone on the street while Mom and Dad ate some fish and chips!
In front of the oldest church in Ireland, built in 440AD, after St. Patrick came.
SO SUPER WINDY!!! We felt like we were going to constantly blow over all day!
Our CREW! Love these guys!
This NEVER happens... I don't think she has fallen alseep on my lap since she was like 2-3 months old. I have always made her fall asleep in her car seat or crib, and so she is not one to miss any action when in anyones lap! But, she was so tired! I love this little Princess.
Hope you enjoyed these! We are having a blast!!
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10 Years, 100 Songs: #99. "You Might Had Somethin', But You Never Had Nothin' Like This"
Posted by Andrew Unterberger on June 2, 2009
In my more prominent days of music webboarding, it's hard to remember a song that was quite as polarizing as this. The Ying Yang Twins had been around for a spell, and had generally delighted audiences with wacky vocal effects and their unapologetic gruffness (key line from their appearance on a song to come on this list: "Looking at a nigga with yo palm out / Bitch, I ain't even seen you dance!"), but even with their rep firmly established, I don't think anyone expected something like this. The almost spookily minimal beat was unexpected enough, given how purposefully brash songs like "Salt Shaker" and "What's Happnin'" had been, and the whispering was damn near unprecedented for two gentlemen who had made their bones shouting, growling, and grumbling at all occasions. Those two examples of the Twins cutting back, then, just ended up making it all the more jaw-dropping when the song positively maxed out on the group's raunchiness, with a chorus so foul and unambiguous that there should be no way in hell that it ever received anything resembling commercial radio airplay: "Wait 'till you see my dick / I'ma beat that pussy up."
"Wait (The Whisper Song)" was predictably devisive for its musical qualities, some cottoning to the song's monotone whisper-vocals and sparse, practically tuneless beat more than others. What I didn't really see coming was the moral outrage that the song would end up creating–how people would find the song's sexism to have crossed a line of acceptability, even for a genre whose signature hit was a none-too-feministic strip-club anthem. And indeed, the song did have a fair number of eye-widening moments ("Do it up, slappin' ass, 'coz the sex get rough," "Fuck that, bend over, I'ma give you the dick"), not the least of which being the chorus, whose ominous prediction sounded more like a threat than a come-on, helped none by the occasional interjections of "Hey bitch!" Suddenly the song wasn't just mysoginistic, but actively dangerous–a song guaranteed to make victims of harrassment, date rape, and other forms of sexual assault cringe with recognition.
And while those points are certainly valid, and I'm in no position to refute them, I do have to say that I never thought of the song that way. A telling quote about "Wait" from the YYTs themselves in an interview with MTV, in which they explained the intent behind the song: "You can't always holla at every lady you talk to. Every lady you talk to is not a hoodrat. Every lady you talk is not a whore, they not all bitches — some women are women. To get a woman's attention, you have to be an adult. To step to a female and whisper to her would be more attractive than trying to make a point out loud and being in a crowd."" In other words, not only did the Ying Yang Twins not intend "Wait" to be a menacing date-rape anthem, they thought of it as something of a love ballad, not even considering how the lyrics they used in doing so might end up being construed. But really, if the lyrics weren't so graphic in their depiction, would there be that much of a difference between this song and "Sexual Healing," "I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little More, Babe," or any number of other sweet soul babymakers? For the YYTs, maybe "I'ma beat that pussy up" is a guarantee that they feel women would really like to hear–a sentiment that would be almost charming in its naivete if it didn't carry so many negative connotations.
And even if you don't buy any of that, even if in your mind, the song is absolutely, inarguably ethically reprehensible–I gotta say that I've also never been less than totally enraptured with the sound of it. Hip-hop had been drifting in that super-sleek direction ever since Timbaland and The Neptunes had taken over pop music, and this was the logical conclusion–a beat so simple and austere that even the tiny addition of snare in the chorus felt like a gigantic hook in context. But despite the lack of bells and whistles, it was somehow extremely catchy, achieving a sort of jazzy flavor with its snapping and with the Twins' scat-like rapping on top. And say what you will about the lyrics, but their blunt statements of intent were the perfect complement to the song's beat, with lyrics like "They say that a closed mouth don't get fed / So I don't mind asking for your head" even achieving a perverse cleverness. And the chorus itself…well, if you don't fall in love with the perfectly stressed rhythms of "I'm-a beat-that pu-ssy up!"–leaving no doubt whatsoever as to the sincerity of their claims–then yeah, this song probably isn't worth defending to you.
Even the haters would have to give the Twins credit for the way they handled the song's video, however. The song leaked to the internet and was getting played on radio weeks, maybe even months before the video came out, so Kaine and D-Roc had plenty of time to respond to the burgeoning wave of criticism that the song was facing. The video, in my opinion, ended up doing the best job of defusing the controversy that they could have done wiht it without actually issuing a formal apology or Surgeon General's Warning at the start of it. Realizing that they were walking on eggshells, the Twins did the video up about a million times classier than they had any of their previous videos, getting veteran director Little X to helm a beautifully staged and shot clip that featured the boys wearing suits, drinking champagne, and lying with dozens of styled ladies in high-end underwear (hey–it's still a crunk video, and I don't need to tell you the myriad ways it could have been worse). Meanwhile, the video's edit–of a song that should've been totally untranslatable to TV–actually did a pretty good job of not butchering the song, substituting female "ohhh"s and "ahhh"s, and a couple timely-placed echoes, for the dirty words–basically getting the same point across in a significantly less offensive way. Considered in contrast with the song's laughable radio edit ("Wait till I show you this / You will ne-ver get e-nough"), it was about as good as the song could ask for.
Meanwhile, the song's uber-minimalism would end up having an immediate and undeniable impact on mainstream hip-hop, as later that year, David Banner would release "Play"–a song that toned down the filthiness of "Wait," but swiped the song's beat and whispering technique practically wholesale (albeit from the same producer, Mr. Collipark), for the biggest crossover hit of the Hip-Hop Hulk's career. D4L's "Laffy Taffy" and the entire snap music mainstream breakthrough (Dem Franchize Boyz, UNK, Huey) followed shortly thereafter, and kinda sucked all the fun out of the thing. But it all at least ensured that "Wait" would not go down in history as a mere novelty one-off (the Twins would immediately go back to bigger productions with follow-up singles "Badd" and the extremely underrated "Shake"), but rather as a natural and important step in the progression of 00s hip-hop. Hey, at the very least, it was big enough to inspire a Lonely Island parody, and everyone loves those guys, right?
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19 February 2013
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTIUC invites students to gain the work experience in the international academic settings through the internship in the office of the IUC
4 February 2013
Austrian Ambassador Andrea Ikić-Böhn with representatives of Croatian-Austrian Community in Dubrovnik visited IUC
13 November 2012
The IUC has new equipment in the computer roomThanks to the donation of the Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS) that provided financial support for organising the IUC Practical Course on Bioinformatics for the Bench Biologists that was held from 3 to 8 September 2012, the IUC has renewed its computer lab. Computers were provided for the mentioned course and remain at the IUC for other IUC participants, while the IUC governance hopes that they again will be used for the future FEBS programmes.
13 September 2012
IUC CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARYFrom the 7 to 9 September under the Auspices of President of Croatia Ivo Josipović, Inter-University Centre has celebrated its 40th anniversary
9 September 2012
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For the first time in 15 years, the Singapore Lyric Opera (SLO) will perform a double-bill opera featuring Leoncavallo's Pagliacci and Puccini's only comedy Gianni Schicchi.
It will be staged from Sept 10 to 12 at the Esplanade Theatre.
Director Tom Hawkes says the pairing of the tragic Pagliacci and the comedy Gianni Schicchi makes for a "very rewarding combination".
He explains that both performances stem from the Italian Commedia del Arte tradition, an improvisational style of theatre that was common in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Pagliacci revolves around a company of touring actors led by Canio. He suspects his wife Nedda is having an affair while the group is preparing to stage a comedy called Pagliaccio. The latter mirrors what is happening in "real life" - a wife hiding an affair from her husband - and a double-murder ensues.
In Gianni Schicchi, the relatives of the recently dead Buoso Donati scheme to attain his wealth and turn to a man called Gianni Schicchi for help. Reluctant to help the relatives at first, he relents and takes the place of the dead man, fools the doctor and makes a new will.
WHERE: Esplanade Theatre
WHEN: Sept 10 to 12,8pm
ADMISSION: $28 to $130 from Sistic (call 6348-5555 or go to www.sistic.com.sg). Prices exclude booking fee
The comedy, which premiered in 1918, was the final opera to Puccini's Il Trittico, a collection of three one-act operas and was the only comedy Puccini wrote. Both productions will be sung in Italian accompanied by English and Chinese surtitles - translations of what is being sung - projected on a screen.
The performances will feature an international cast, most of whom are involved in both performances.
Pagliacci features Korean tenor Lee Jae Wok as Canio and Japanese soprano Sachika Ito as Nedda. They will be supported by Filipino tenor Lemuel dela Cruz and Singaporean baritones William Lim and Martin Ng.
Except Lim, all of the actors are also involved in Gianni Schicchi, which features English baritone Adrian Clarke playing the titular character. The rest of the cast includes English mezzo-soprano Sarah Pring and New Zealand-born Samoan soprano Marlena Devoe.
The performances will be led by conductor Joshua Kangming Tan and will feature the Singapore Lyric Opera Orchestra, Opera Chorus and SLO Children's choir.
The last time the SLO performed a double-bill opera was in 2000, with Pagliacci and Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana, a love tragedy.
"I never feel like there is enough time, especially with Pagliacci where there is a lot of different chorus work to be done," says Hawkes when asked about the biggest challenge in directing the performances. The 76-year-old director, who is based in London, was here in February last year when he directed Cosi Fan Tutte with the SLO.
He takes on only three to four projects a year, less than half of the average 10 projects he used to do when he was younger. He agreed to this project because of his ties with the Singapore Lyric Opera, having worked with it on multiple occasions since the opera company was founded in 1990.
"That is why Singapore is special to me. It's like home," he says.


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5 Minute Face/
One of the things I definitely noticed change a lot after having Sailor was how much time I have in the morning to get myself ready for the day. I used to be able to leisurely do my shower, makeup, and hair, sipping coffee and hanging out in my robe. That doesn't mean I always chose to do a full-on glam look, but if I did, I could take the time I needed without much distraction. These days, I'm lucky if I get any time at all to apply makeup, but I really do prefer not to see lots of people out and about with zero makeup on. So I try to grab 5 minute on crazy mornings if I can. I always love seeing other bloggers' posts about how they do their makeup if they only have five minutes, so I thought I would share my version with you today! I'd love to know if you have any favorite holy grail products for quick makeup days. What's the one thing you can't live without? I think mine is concealer. Read on for more details on how I do my five minute face...
1. I apply the Glossier Stretch Concealer under my eyes and any areas that tend to get red or blotchy. Right now I'm using the medium shade but will probably go to the light after summer is over. This is where I save the most time, because I would normally be layering on a full face of foundation, powdering, contouring, bronzing, etc. The general skin/face is also the category where I definitely notice the most jankiness later in the day (hence why I think foundation does wonders), but hey - if I only have 5 minutes, this is good. I'll even grab a foundation brush and spread this all over my face like a foundation sometimes. I do use my fingers to apply it under the eyes or any specific spots though.
2. Glossier Cloud Paint in Dusk on the cheeks. I've talked about why I love this product in this post. In Dusk, it's sort of the perfect rosy bronze blush color, so it's basically a contour/bronze/blush in one.
3. Laura Mercier Caviar Eye Contour Stick in Au Naturel - I apply this on lid up into the crease and blend with my finger. This is so quick and easy and for one step, it actually looks like you did multiple shades. Magical. I'm obsessed with this product and need to get more colors stat.
4. Mascara - If I'm bothering to put any makeup on my face at all, I usually include mascara. The one I used here was YSL The Shock but I actually hated it. Mine had the consistency of tacky glue. Maybe I got a bad one... I returned it. I'm back on the L'Oreal mascara train now. Currently using this one and so far I like it.
5.Glossier Boy Brow - It goes on so quick and easy, enhancing and deepening your natural brows. It's the best scenario for a "minimal makeup" look because drawn-in brows might look too fake if the rest of the face isn't glammed up as well. Sometimes if I have 20 more seconds I'll fill in any holes with this pencil.
6. Lastly, I throw something on my lips just to give a hint of extra pigment. Even just the Glossier clear gloss is enough to finish off the look, because even though it has no color, it adds life to my lips and brightens them up. Otherwise I still love the Buxom lip creams. I'm not big into a lot of lip color when I'm doing minimal makeup because it just feels like too much, so I keep it chill on the lips.
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One of the few Hollywood auteurs whose name is as recognizable as the stars that flock to his projects, Quentin Tarantino is currently shooting what is shaping as the most highly anticipated film of his career, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood. The director has teased, "It takes place at the height of the counterculture explosion, at the time of the hippie revolution…at the height of new Hollywood." So what do we know about the Pulp Fiction auteur's latest…?
The LA industry began buzzing in July 2017, when Tarantino (via his representatives at William Morris Endeavour) announced his latest project - his first original script, five years in the writing, to be based on real events. The narrative was initially described as an account of the infamous Charles Manson murders. The cult leader (once a song-writing hopeful who lived with Beach Boy Dennis Wilson) ordered his followers to slay the residents of a home in Benedict Canyon; on August 8, 1969, five died, including actress Sharon Tate, wife of Roman Polanski and eight months pregnant at the time of her brutal death.
Under the work-in-progress titles 'Tarantino 1969', 'Manson Family Murders Project' or simply '#9' (a reference to it being the director's ninth film), top-tier talent began circulating for a myriad of roles. Jennifer Lawrence (as Tate) and Tom Cruise (as an LA County prosecutor) were initially attached; the director's frequent collaborator Samuel L. Jackson met with Tarantino in mid-2017. With the departure of Lawrence, Australian-born Oscar nominee Margot Robbie firmed for the Tate part (pictured, below; Robbie and Tate); by November, Django Unchained star Leonardo DiCaprio publically declared his intent to work with Tarantino again, accepting a lead role well below his pay grade. When Inglorious Basterds leading man Brad Pitt (pictured, right; on-set with DiCaprio) confirmed his interest, the Hollywood suits closed the deal and fuelled a bidding war between studios and financiers (Tarantino detached himself from longtime production partner The Weinstein Company, with David Heyman replacing the disgraced Harvey Weinstein in the primary producer's role).
Plot details began to emerge. With the turbulent social change that was the late 60s as its backdrop, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood tells the story of television star Rick Dalton (DiCaprio) who, with his stunt double Cliff Booth (Pitt) by his side, navigates the Los Angeles film industry landscape hoping to re-energise his profile and crack bigscreen fame. Tarantino now posits the murders as a defining event in the narrative but not the all-consuming focus, silencing initial concerns that the film would be his typically blood-soaked take on the horrific crimes. Recent reports suggest the film will adopt a portmanteau structure a la Tarantino's 1994 masterpiece; at CinemaCon in April, he hinted his latest is "probably the closest to 'Pulp Fiction' that I have done."
This more expansive story line explains an ensemble cast list that positions the already high-profile project as an event film (despite the departure of Cruise and Jackson). Dakota Fanning plays Manson disciple Lynette 'Squeaky' Fromme; U.K. actor Damian Lewis has been cast as superstar Steve McQueen; as murdered hairstylist Jay Sebring, Speed Racer star Emile Hirsch; Hollywood icon Burt Reynolds as ranch owner George Spahn, who leased his land to Manson and his cultists; and, as talent agent Marvin Schwartz, the legendary Al Pacino (pictured, right; on-set, with his director).
An all-star line-up fills out key roles, including Kurt Russell, Scoot McNairy, Luke Perry, Clifton Collins Jr., Timothy Olyphant, Nicholas Hammond, James Marsden, James Remar, Martin Kove, Brenda Vaccaro, Zoe Bell and, as martial arts icon Bruce Lee, Mike Moh. The shoot will also reteam Tarantino with his Reservoir Dogs' co-stars, Tim Roth and Michael Madsen. No announcement has been made as to who will play Charles Manson.
Sony Pictures had beaten out 21st Century Fox, Universal, Warner Bros., Lionsgate, and Annapurna to secure production and worldwide distribution rights. Tarantino spun the partnership as being the work of SPE boss Tom Rothman, who impressed the director with his in-depth film knowledge; other reports suggest the film came to Sony on the back of a deal that afforded Tarantino a US$95million budget, rare 'final cut' autonomy and a 25% gross-dollar bonus.
With cinematographer Robert Richardson lensing alongside Tarantino on their 6th collaboration, shooting began at Universal Studios and key location across the City of Angels (including, pictured above; the iconic Cinerama Dome, outfitted for a 1969 film screening) on June 18 and is set to wrap in mid-November. The release date had been set as August 9, 2019, the 50th anniversary of the Manson-Tate murders; it has been subsequently changed to July 26.
Compiled with thanks from reports originally published on The Hollywood Reporter, Screen Rant, Variety, Deadline Hollywood and Indiewire.


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What is pH and its Unit of measurement
In chemistry, pH (potential of hydrogen) is a numeric scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution. It is approximately the negative of thebase 10 logarithm of the molar concentration (-log([H+]), measured in units of moles(the unit of measurement for amount of substance in the International System of Units (SI))
( per liter, of hydrogen ions.
More precisely it is the negative of the base 10 logarithm of the activity of the hydrogen ion. Solutions with a pH less than 7 are acidic and solutions with a pH greater than 7 are basic. Distilled water is neutral as you can see on the above image, at pH 7 (25 °C), being neither an acid nor a base. Contrary to popular belief, the pH value can be less than 0 or greater than 14 for very strong acids and bases respectively.
Measurements of pH are important in agronomy, medicine, biology, chemistry, agriculture, forestry, food science, environmental science, oceanography, civil engineering, chemical engineering, nutrition, water treatment and water purification, and many other applications.
The pH scale is traceable to a set of standard solutions whose pH is established by international agreement.
Primary pH standard values are determined using a concentration cell with transference, by measuring the potential difference between a hydrogen electrode and a standard electrode such as the silver chloride electrode. The pH of aqueous solutions can be measured with a glass electrode and a pH meter, or an indicator.
Definition and measurement
pH is defined as the decimal logarithm of the reciprocal of the hydrogen
ion activity, aH+, in a solution.
For example, a solution with a hydrogen ion activity of 5×10−6 = 1/(2×105) (at that level essentially the number of moles of hydrogen ions per liter of solution) has a pH of log10(2×105) = 5.3. For a commonplace example based on the facts that the masses of a mole of water, a mole of hydrogen ions, and a mole of hydroxide ions are respectively 18 g, 1 g, and 17 g, a quantity of 107 moles of pure (pH 7) water, or 180 tonnes (18×107 g), contains close to 1 g of dissociated hydrogen ions (or rather 19 g of H3O+ hydronium ions) and 17 g of hydroxide ions.
Note that pH depends on temperature. For instance at 0 °C the pH of pure water is 7.47. At 25 °C it's 7.00, and at 100 °C it's 6.14.
This definition was adopted because ion-selective electrodes, which are used to measure pH, respond to activity. Ideally, electrode potential, E, follows the Nernst equation, which, for the hydrogen ion can be written as
where E is a measured potential, E0 is the standard electrode potential, R is the gas constant, T is the temperature in kelvins, F is the Faraday constant. For H+ number of electrons transferred is one. It follows that electrode potential is proportional to pH when pH is defined in terms of activity. Precise measurement of pH is presented in International Standard ISO 31-8 as follows:[8] A galvanic cell is set up to measure the electromotive force (e.m.f.) between a reference electrode and an electrode sensitive to the hydrogen ion activity when they are both immersed in the same aqueous solution. The reference electrode may be a silver chloride electrode or a calomel electrode. The hydrogen-ion selective electrode is a standard hydrogen electrode.
- Reference electrode | concentrated solution of KCl | test solution | H2 |
Firstly, the cell is filled with a solution of known hydrogen ion activity and the emf, ES, is measured. Then the emf, EX, of the same cell containing the solution of unknown pH is measured.
The difference between the two measured emf values is proportional to pH. This method of calibration avoids the need to know the standard electrode potential. The proportionality constant, 1/z is ideallyequal to the "Nernstian slope".
To apply this process in practice, a glass electrode is used rather than the cumbersome hydrogen electrode. A combined glass electrode has an in-built reference electrode. It is calibrated against buffer solutions of known hydrogen ion activity. IUPAC has proposed the use of a set of buffer solutions of known H+ activity.[3] Two or more buffer solutions are used in order to accommodate the fact that the "slope" may differ slightly from ideal. To implement this approach to calibration, the electrode is first immersed in a standard solution and the reading on a pH meter is adjusted to be equal to the standard buffer's value. The reading from a second standard buffer solution is then adjusted, using the "slope" control, to be equal to the pH for that solution. Further details, are given in the IUPAC recommendations.[3] When more than two buffer solutions are used the electrode is calibrated by fitting observed pH values to a straight line with respect to standard buffer values. Commercial standard buffer solutions usually come with information on the value at 25 °C and a correction factor to be applied for other temperatures.
The pH scale is logarithmic and therefore pH is a dimensionless quantity.
This was the original definition of Sørensen,[5] which was superseded in favor of pH in 1909. However, it is possible to measure the concentration of hydrogen ions directly, if the electrode is calibrated in terms of hydrogen ion concentrations. One way to do this, which has been used extensively, is to titrate a solution of known concentration of a strong acid with a solution of known concentration of strong alkaline in the presence of a relatively high concentration of background electrolyte. Since the concentrations of acid and alkaline are known, it is easy to calculate the concentration of hydrogen ions so that the measured potential can be correlated with concentrations. The calibration is usually carried out using a Gran plot.[9] The calibration yields a value for the standard electrode potential, E0, and a slope factor, f, so that the Nernst equation in the form
can be used to derive hydrogen ion concentrations from experimental measurements of E. The slope factor, f, is usually slightly less than one. A slope factor of less than 0.95 indicates that the electrode is not functioning correctly. The presence of background electrolyte ensures that the hydrogen ion activity coefficient is effectively constant during the titration. As it is constant, its value can be set to one by defining the standard state as being the solution containing the background electrolyte. Thus, the effect of using this procedure is to make activity equal to the numerical value of concentration.
The glass electrode (and other ion selective electrodes) should be calibrated in a medium similar to the one being investigated. For instance, if one wishes to measure the pH of a seawater sample, the electrode should be calibrated in a solution resembling seawater in its chemical composition, as detailed below.
The difference between p[H] and pH is quite small. It has been stated[10] that pH = p[H] + 0.04. It is common practice to use the term "pH" for both types of measurement.
pH indicators
Indicators may be used to measure pH, by making use of the fact that their color changes with pH. Visual comparison of the color of a test solution with a standard color chart provides a means to measure pH accurate to the nearest whole number. More precise measurements are possible if the color is measured spectrophotometrically, using a colorimeter or spectrophotometer. Universal indicator consists of a mixture of indicators such that there is a continuous color change from about pH 2 to pH 10. Universal indicator paper is made from absorbent paper that has been impregnated with universal indicator. Another method of measuring pH is using an electronic pH meter.
pOH is sometimes used as a measure of the concentration of hydroxide ions. OH−. pOH values are derived from pH measurements. The concentration of hydroxide ions in water is related to the concentration of hydrogen ions by
where KW is the self-ionisation constant of water. Taking logarithms
So, at room temperature, pOH ≈ 14 − pH. However this relationship is not strictly valid in other circumstances, such as in measurements of soil alkalinity.
Extremes of pH
Measurement of pH below about 2.5 (ca. 0.003 mol dm−3 acid) and above about 10.5 (ca. 0.0003 mol dm−3 alkaline) requires special procedures because, when using the glass electrode, the Nernst law breaks down under those conditions. Various factors contribute to this. It cannot be assumed that liquid junction potentialsare independent of pH.[11] Also, extreme pH implies that the solution is concentrated, so electrode potentials are affected by ionic strength variation. At high pH the glass electrode may be affected by "alkaline error", because the electrode becomes sensitive to the concentration of cations such as Na+ and K+ in the solution.[12]Specially constructed electrodes are available which partly overcome these problems.
Runoff from mines or mine tailings can produce some very low pH values.[13]
Non-aqueous solutions
Hydrogen ion concentrations (activities) can be measured in non-aqueous solvents. pH values based on these measurements belong to a different scale from aqueous pH values, because activities relate to different standard states. Hydrogen ion activity, aH+, can be defined[14][15] as:
where μH+ is the chemical potential of the hydrogen ion, μoH+ is its chemical potential in the chosen standard state, R is the gas constant and T is the thermodynamic temperature. Therefore, pH values on the different scales cannot be compared directly due to different solvated proton ions such as lyonium ions, requiring an intersolvent scale which involves the transfer activity coefficient of hydronium/lyonium ion.
pH is an example of an acidity function. Other acidity functions can be defined. For example, the Hammett acidity function, H0, has been developed in connection with superacids.
The concept of "Unified pH scale" has been developed on the basis of the absolute chemical potential of the proton. This scale applies to liquids, gases and even solids


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Rep John Lewis – Grabbing Guns Has Nothing To Do With The Constitution
Congressman John Lewis, a supposed civil rights legend, spoke to CNN's Don Lemon about the terrorism in Las Vegas. He's big on the civil rights issues when they are a means to advance people who look like him or other non-whites, but the right to bear arms, not so much.
Despite being second in the Bill of Rights in our Constitution and it stating in its text that it shall not be infringed isn't important to him. Trashing the Constitution is "the right thing to do." After all, armed Americans can't be forced to work on the globalist Democrat Party's plantation, and that's really what this is all about.
After first priming the audience with a video of the horrific carnage the Mandalay Bay shooter inflicted, Lemon asks for Lewis' reaction to the video. Lewis replies, "Well, to see this video make [sic] me really, really sad, that we are living in a country where our fellow citizens, where human beings are being slaughtered in a major American city in the streets."
The phony hypocrite continues, "People just going out to enjoy themselves. It's not the thing that we should be seeing in America. My heart bleeds for the people of Las Vegas and bleeds for people all over America."
If that is true, Lewis, why are you and your fellow globalists so determined to allow anyone who wants to come into America, regardless of their intentions or negative impact on American citizens free and open access? Even foreigners who want to shoot us and blow us up have a "civil right" to be here according to him. [VIDEO BELOW]
He and the Democrats have fought President Trump every inch of the way on everything he's done to protect us. The fact that this appears to have been a white American doesn't change the fact that the terror threat has risen exponentially by the Democrats' high speed mass importation of individuals from high-risk nations who cannot be vetted. His bleeding words are bloody lies.
Lemon brings up the reason he brought Lewis in, to push for more infringement on the 2nd Amendment. He says, "You're pushing for stricter gun control laws." He plays a clip of Lewis exploiting the tragedy from Washington with his fellow disarmament globalists.
Grandstanding Lewis asked, "What is your blood price?" You tell us, Lewis, how many terrorists and gang members do you want to import and support? Lemon asks, "So you don't think this has anything to do with the Constitution anymore, do you?" attempting to remove that obstruction from his path.
Lewis says, "I believe in the Second Amendment but there are people who say we cannot change things, we cannot make guns safe for people. At the same time they don't even believe in the First Amendment."
Let's get this straight, some anonymous individual's disbelief in the First Amendment justifies your dismissal of the Second Amendment, all of the parts of the Constitution you disagree with or the document in its entirety?
He then, once again, drags his connection to fame, Martin Luther King Jr., into the discussion, quoting him as saying "the time is always right to do right." Shredding the Constitution or portions of it is not doing right, Lewis and Martin Luther King is as irrelevant as is John Kennedy. This might come as a shock to you but he was just a man who was killed a long time ago.
Lewis continues down the laundry list of Democrat talking points, saying, "I saw people shot and murdered in Alabama and Mississippi by guns. No, Lewis, you saw them murdered by other people. The guns were tool. Bad people will always find a tool.
Only idiots believe that outlawing guns will keep them out of the hands of terrorists and criminals. What it will do is expand the kill zones Democrats have created at schools and in churches to everywhere. Guns save lives and property every day, Lewis, a fact your agenda won't allow you to acknowledge.
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Two weeks ago it was a Tuesday. I'm sitting at my desk at work and coworkers begin inquiring about my participation in the white elephant gift exchange that was scheduled to take place the following day. I tell them I'm not doing it this year and offer my myriad reasons for this decision. They scoff and refuse to accept the decision then suggest I paint a white elephant for the exchange. In their words "it'll be funny." To be fair, it is amusing and in line with my own stupid sense of humor, so I reluctantly agree despite the fact that I have less than twenty four hours to complete it. I planned on selecting a small canvas from the plethora of blanks beneath my bed and throw something together with the time I had, hoping it was satisfactory after the consumable materials were used and my time was spent on it. It didn't have to be great, it just had to be meta.
I spent around two hours painting this piece. It's acrylic on an 11x13" stretched canvas. I chose to work in monochrome because I didn't feel like I had enough time to properly mix colors and because it was something I'd never done before. This was a rush job and I needed to cut corners where I could, but I also wanted the process to be interesting. I'd planned for it to have an abstract look about it but it slowly demanded more detail and ended up becoming something entirely different in the end. The reason for the solid black background is a testament to this original vision. Elephants are surprisingly fun to paint because they have such varied textures between their face and trunk and their forehead and body. Some sections of skin are smooth and require single brush strokes to create them whereas all the parts which actively stretch and move are craggy with wrinkles. It makes for an interesting process because no two parts feel the same. To my surprise, I enjoyed doing this piece more than any other piece I've done recently, so I think I'll continue to paint without color just to see if I can experience that again. The relatively short amount of time it took to make coupled with the general satisfaction I feel toward the final product makes for a pleasurable experience overall. "White Elephant" currently hangs in an apartment in Crescent Springs, KY.


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March's challenge is a straight EXP race. Similar to the monthly competition, it's all about who can gain the most experience in one month's time. The DIFFERENCE is every character is eligible and unless you're starting a new character, you MUST opt-in to participate.
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4. Free to Play (F2P) entries will be judged separately from non-F2P entries. Assuming two or more entries are submitted for each category (via separate players) they will be eligible for their own separate prize pool. If less than two F2P competitors enter, the F2P participant will be entered into the general pool.
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A cat owner found her beloved pet caught in an illegally set snare – and urged others to be on the lookout.
Moggy Rossie became trapped in the device near a fence on Myrus Circle in Macduff with the wire wrapped around his neck overnight.
His owner Stephanie Drake only found him the next day after hearing a cat crying out while visiting a neighbour.
The 62-year-old raced him to the vet in Banff, where they discovered he has lost teeth and claws. His mouth was also badly bruised.
Miss Drake said: "The wire was round its neck and a friend of mine came from over the road and managed to cut it.
"I thought he was a goner. The trap was on a peg in the ground and the cat couldn't get out.
"He has lost two teeth, his mouth is badly bruised and he has lost some claws at the back of his feet. I took him to the vet and they said he should be fine but it will take a bit of time for him to heal.
"But I am not letting him out anymore. I don't know how people can be so cruel."
Miss Drake didn't report it to the police but did contact the Scottish SPCA.
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$250 may be the magic number for Nintendo Switch
- by Jacquelyn Byrd
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The full spec sheet of the Nintendo Switch hasn't been confirmed by Nintendo yet. Combined with an fantastic lineup of games, Nintendo Switch should bring the company back with a bang in the hardware market. There were already rumors that that game would be a launch title for the Switch, simultaneously launching on the Wii U too.
NINTENDOWill the Nintendo Switch Presentation could include a big Pokemon games announcement? It looks to be working on some extras for the upcoming Switch console, which give us some hints about what we can expect from its starting line up of games.
According GameStop, these titles include a Pokemon game, Skyrim, new title offerings for Mario, Splatoon, the National Basketball Association franchise, and of course, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
The Dutch has leaked the Nintendo Switch price at €250. We're little more than 24 hours away from (presumably) finding out when it releases and how much it'll cost.
In the run up to that, we've pieced together everything you need to know about the Nintendo Switch prior to release in the debut of our new podcast, Transition.
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However, China's producer prices rose for the fourth consecutive month in December from a year earlier. The yuan weakened 6.5 percent against the dollar previous year , its worst performance since 1994.
The gaming industry is now facing large unsustainable budgets in developing games but with the Switch, Nintendo will be able to defy the odds.
Hopefully Friday will spill all the beans on a full range of launch titles, which is at least rumoured to contain one fighting game. "It's very Nintendo. The whole experience is going to be very Nintendo", Huang told VentureBeat. On the other hand, Nintendo is set to reveal more details about Switch at the Nintendo Switch Presentation on January 13. Considering PlayStation 4 and Xbox One are available with different storage space options, and often come bundled with accessories or games, there could very well be a $299 and $399 option for the Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo Switch, a hybrid video gaming console is seen with many leaks in the recent past.
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Not winning a national championship or losing to Auburn both stand at the top for things that frustrate Crimson Tide football fans, however, a new category might be added to the list after seeing a certain former head coach appear at the University of Alabama on Wednesday.
Lyle "Butch" Jones, former University of Tennessee head coach, was spotted wearing an Alabama shirt during the school's annual Pro Day. After a disappointing 4-7 season got him booted from the Volunteers in 2017, rumors sparked about conversations on Nick Saban being "interested" in bringing Jones on his coaching staff to serve as an off-field offensive analyst.
Traction on these rumors gained more clarity after Saban confirmed with the media that the institution is interested in adding Jones, despite not having contractual details worked out.
Jones, 50, has been known throughout his career as an offensive mind.
His first role at a Division I program came in 1998, serving at tight ends coach for Central Michigan University. For seven years (1998-04), Jones worked with tight ends, wide receivers and running backs. He handled all offensive play-calling for the Chippewas from 2001 to 2003.
When he became the head coach for CMU in 2007, Jones led the program to three winning seasons (2007-09) — including a 10-win year in 2009 that resulted in a Mid-American Conference championship. He would capture four conference titles as a whole at both Central Michigan (2007, 2009) and Cincinnati (Big East, 2011-12), but could not deliver the same success at Tennessee from 2013 to this past season. Even with having guys like Joshua Dobbs, Jalen Hurd, Alvin Kamara, Derek Barnett, Jaylen Reeves-Maybin and Cam Sutton, the Volunteers were able to earn nine wins in 2015 and 2016 but couldn't get over that hump.
Aside from not backing up his talk with consistent wins on the field, character issues in the locker room was another hit on Jones' tenure at Tennessee. Multiple players, including Kamara, talked on how toxic the program was on the inside and how they were not developed properly.
Not to mention, there is also the story on Drae Bowles.
Bowles, a wide receiver at Tennessee prior to being dismissed, was called a "traitor" by Jones after he chose to help a woman that was sexually assaulted by two other players in 2016.
One thing for certain is that Jones does recognize talent.
He coached a 1,000-yard receiver in Antonio Brown (Pittsburgh Steelers) and a 3,000-yard quarterback in Dan LeFevour at Central Michigan, while mentoring a two-time 1,000-yard running back in Isaiah Pead (2010-11), a 1,000-yard receiver in Armon Binns (2010) and a solid tight end in Travis Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs) in 2012 for the Cincinnati Bearcats.
The difference between Jones and others coaches being hired at Alabama is that the others bring a distinct trait that can help the Tide — as opposed to Jones in that Saban has to help him learn the scheme to be a part of a winning program. Should the loose ends be tied up and Jones is welcomed aboard, he does bring a pretty strong resume as a marquee recruiter.
Tennessee did have a pair of top-10 signing classes in 2014 and 2015, especially the 2015 group that was ranked fourth nationally and second in the Southeastern Conference. Regardless of how weird it is (and it's weird) to see him at Alabama, let's keep in mind that Saban has a policy that ensures hard work, attention to details and not much conversation with media for his assistants.
This formula proved successful for those that trusted the six-time national championship head coach, but now it is time for Jones to buckle down and get with "The Process."
Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can "like" him on Facebook or "follow" him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.