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Creating a photo with a pure white background
Love it or hate it, a popular style of shooting in stock photography is the photographing of models or objects against a pure white background. By pure white I mean a background with absolutely NO detail, RBG values of 255,255,255 – Nothing!
There are an abundance of ways to create this look from simply cutting out the subject in Photoshop to doing it entirely 'in camera'. I prefer to go for the latter method.
For today's featured image of Michelle holding a weight, I relied on a studio setup to create the majority of the 'pure white background' in camera and then finished off the look in post-processing. To setup the shot, I placed two monolights shooting through white umbrellas onto the background of white seamless paper.
I set the monolights so that the exposure on the background was in the range between f/11 and f/16. For me, using lights of different power it took a small bit of adjustment to get it right.
The next step was to place Michelle in front of the white background at a distance that would give a nice rimlight from the background reflection but not overpower her. Since this photo was for a stock purpose I allowed the light to reflect a bit aggressively onto the left side of her face. Had this been for a portrait, I would have adjusted differently to eliminate this.
I lit Michelle with a combination of a large softbox and a reflector. The exposure metering for her was f/8. This is what I set my camera on. By doing so, I had a background that was sufficiently over-exposed but not so much that it caused excessive blow-back which can lead to problems like lens flare, blown edges and such.
In post-processing, I shoot RAW so the first step is to convert the RAW file in AdobeCameraRaw (ACR). My default setting in ACR is to show pure white highlights as red and pure black lowlights as blue. As can be seen in the screenshot, my shot came close to having a pure white background with very little adjustment.
Now, with the majority of the work done, I open the image to complete editing in Photoshop. I know from what I saw in ACR that I will have a few areas to clean up to guarantee a pure white background.
After opening the image in Photoshop, the first thing I do is create a temporary Brightness/Contrast adjustment layer and pull the brightness slider all the way to the left. What this does is show me the areas that I have to finish cleaning up to get the desired white background. Any area that is not absolute white (255,255,255) will be immediately apparent.
To clean up these areas, I will use one of a couple methods. If it is an easy spot in a corner or two, I will simply create a new layer and paint the area(s) white. If it requires a bit more finesse because it's around the model (like this image), I will use a levels adjustment layer along with some vector masking. Once I get the background how I want it, I then delete the temporary Brightness/Contrast adjustment layer that I created.
After creating my white background, I then go on to complete my processing including other steps like facial retouching, whitening eyes and teeth, sharpening, etc.
As you can see by this example, the easiest way to create the background and my preferred method is to do as much as possible in camera. In doing so, the Photoshop work required for a series of images is minimized and this dramatically drops the time needed sitting in front of the Mac.
Canon 5D, Canon 24-105 f/4L lens – 1/160 second, f/8, ISO 100
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This seems to be a common question. Nice write-up with diagram and all. I may bookmark your page to send to others who ask the question later. :-)
Great write up. It's always nice to hear how the pro's do it so us newbies can strive to be like them =)
Thanks for sharing your process!
Coolio. I think I just ran across the site you used to create the lighting diagram (or, if not it, at least one similar to it).
Very handy!
Wow, I thought I had read all of your blog, but I totally missed this one! Thank you!
Good article, how did you make it so that your ACR shows a different color for black and white?


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We are here in southwestern PA to visit our daughter, Michelle (aka Maeve). She and her fiancé, Derek, recently moved into their first home together in Berlin, PA, near Somerset. It's a beautiful home and they have an amazing back yard! Their wedding will take place in October 2017! Before our arrival, they have already chosen a venue, Green Gables, about 20 minutes away.
While we are here, we hope to help getting the planning going full steam ahead. Michelle has been waiting for us to arrive, as she wanted us to be able to be involved in the whole process, and we are very happy about that!
To that end, Michelle had set up a few appointments to look for wedding dress. Our first one was at a shop in Greensburg, MC Bride. We arrived for the appointment and we were given some information cards to fill out, with names, dates, etc. Our consultant, Lisa, introduced herself and we got started. It is a fairly large shop with many, many dresses in lots of styles.
Michelle looked amazing in every dress she tried on, some of them more "her" than others. She had some definite ideas of what she did and didn't want and most of the gowns she tried on fit within those ideas, but she also agreed to a few outside those parameters, just to rule them out, if nothing else.
After about 6 or 7, she looked into the mirror and I knew she liked the one she had on. It looked like it was made for her, had 90% of her wish list, the remaining 10% had already been ruled out, as that particular element didn't fit her body type as well as she hoped.
Just to be sure, she tried a few more we had already picked out, but "the one" kept coming back into conversation, comparing it to all others. She put it back on and it was confirmed – of all we had seen and she tried on – this was by far the best one. Our consultant left us alone to talk for a few minutes, which we both appreciated. I reminded her of the other appointments and just wanted to give her an "out" if she wasn't sure – but she was – so she officially said YES to the dress!
Then it was my turn! So many options! Michelle, again, had some definite ideas and relayed them to Lisa. It was a bit weird, my wardrobe being discussed by 2 people – neither was me! To be fair, I had told Michelle I was willing to try on whatever she liked. Her "wish list" for me was simple – nothing even close to frumpy, something simple – not too glitzy (if at all), and after a low plunge dress was brought out – no "sexy mama" styles either! I tried on a total of, I think, 7 or 8, but "the one" fit perfectly – beautifully simple, classy; even the fit was great! Only needed change was the color – the one I tried was navy blue and we wanted a red wine color. After consulting the swatches, the actual perfect color is called cranberry.
Whew – we were both exhausted! It's hard work getting the most and second most important dresses for a wedding!
Later in the week, Michelle, Bill and I drove out to the venue. It wasn't a formal appointment, just a sunny day (the kind we are hoping for on the actual big day!) and we wanted to see the place.
It isn't too far from her home, about a 20 minute ride. We pulled up and I could tell immediately it was very "her" – unassuming, older with mature trees and foliage all around – not a huge sterile hotel with huge ballrooms. We walked around back where she hopes the ceromony will take place, it is next to a small lake – it is gorgeous! We had to imagine it with the trees still having their leaves, which should be starting to turn.
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We just loved the whole feel of the place! We made an appointment with Teresa, the on staff wedding consultant, to meet and talk about what type of decorations they offer, linen and napkin colors, centerpiece options, etc. We also want to talk about the food choices, we were given an updated 2017 planner, and possibly set a spring appointment to have a food tasting for final decisions on that.
Another productive day!
Bill and I have been getting some chores done around the rig also. He has ordered us water filters for our frig, he's also changed the oil and fuel filters. I've been working my way through giving the place an overdue, much-needed scrubbing! We also spent the better part of an afternoon at the Verizon store, finally getting new phones! Well – mine is on order, as I didn't want a black one! I had received emails, back in mid-September, telling me about the promotion to trade-in our iPhone 6's for the new iPhone 7's. I had called and explained our situation, that we would be traveling and not able to go into a store to get them, and they were supposed to have made a note in my account to extend the offer until we got here. Well, much longer story short, it wasn't quite that easy and multiple calls needed to be made in attempt to get the promotion I was told we could get. Time will tell if it is actually finally going through. I should have my new phone tomorrow – I'll let you know.
Taking a break from wedding planning and everyday chores – we headed to Ohiopyle State Park for a hike. It was a gorgeous sunny day, and warmer than average temp for this time of year. We got a little lost after getting off the trail – but it was easy to do since there are lots of leaves covering the trail. We found our way back and celebrated with some ice cream!
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In the year of jubilee, the field shall return unto him of
whom it was bought
Not to him that sanctified it, whether he redeemed it or not; nor to him that bought it of the treasurer of the temple after it was sanctified; but to the original proprietor and owner of it, of whom he bought it that sanctified it, for so it follows:
[even] to him to whom the possession of the land [did belong];
which was a possession of his he had by inheritance from his fathers, and therefore, according to the law of the year of jubilee, was then to return to him, and could be retained no longer, nor even converted to holy uses; for as it is said in the Misnah F8,
``a field of purchase goes not out to the priests in the year of jubilee; for no man can sanctify a thing which is not his own;''as what he had purchased was no longer his than to the year of jubilee, and therefore could not devote it to sacred uses for any longer time.
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"I was hoping it would be you." She said, smiling peacefully. Logan took her in his arms, and kissed her soundly. He tangled a hand in her hair, his lips demanding. She gave everything he asked for, using her kisses to apologize, to comfort, to soothe away the hurt she'd caused him. She didn't notice when he slipped his other arm around her waist and lifted her up against him. She didn't notice when he carried her over the threshold of her apartment and shut the door behind them. She didn't notice when he carried her to her bedroom and set her on the bed.
Words didn't seem necessary. He didn't have to ask if this is what she wanted, and she didn't have to ask if he'd forgiven her. Veronica smiled shyly, as he lay her gently back on the bed and stared reverantly at her. He leaned down to kiss her, but just as they're lips were about to meet, a loud pounding sounded from the other room. He smiled at her as she smoothed her hair back and sighed.
"You should probably get that." He said, brushing a gentle kiss aginst her lips.
Veronica sat straight up in bed, gasping. The pounding continued, insistent on her front door. She managed to untangle herself from her blankets, her skin flushed and her mind a muddle. Somehow, she made it to the door and opened it wearily.
It wasn't who she was expecting.
"Leo?" She stared at him, her vision blurry with sleep. He gave her a smile.
"The Sherriff needs you to come back down to the station, Veronica." Leo said. Confusion crossed her face.
"Now?" She replied.
"I tried to get him to wait until morning, but he insisted." Leo shrugged, embarrassed.
"All right...Let me get my jacket." She disappeared into her apartment, grabbing her jacket and slipping it on. She pulled on her sneakers, splashed some water on her face, and ran a brush through her hair before rejoining Leo at the door.
"Got everything?" He asked. Veronica nodded, pulling the door closed and locking it.
The drive to the station was silent. Uncomfortably silent. Veronica was never so relieved to be out of a moving vehicle...except for maybe earlier that night when she'd deserted Aaron Echolls and her LeBaron.
Leo escorted her into the police station as if she hadn't been there a thousand times before. She wasn't sure what she'd been expecting, but seeing Duncan sitting on one of the benches was not it.
Of course he'd be here. His parents were arrested tonight.
She didn't want to feel guilty about it.
His parents covered up Lilly's murder...it's not my fault that they're in trouble now.
Her thoughts didsn't help as she stared at Duncan's downcast expression. Leo saw the look on her face and nudged her towards Duncan. She looked up at him.
"I'll let the Sherriff know you're here." He said, disappearing down a hallway. She walked hesistantly towards Duncan, unsure of what his reaction to her would be.
"Duncan?" She said, getting his attention. He looked up at her, back down at his feet and didn't reply. She took that as a good sign.
At least he's not taking my head off or anything.
"How are you holding up?" Veronica asked him.
"I've had better nights." He finally answered. She put a comforting hand on his shoulder.
"When are your parents going to be released?" She continued.
"I posted bail, so any time now." Duncan replied. "Why are you here? You should be home resting."
"I was." Veronica told him. "Sherriff Lamb summoned me."
"You think he'd cut you a break, considering you did what he wasn't able to do." Duncan met her gaze. "You solved Lilly's murder when no one else could or would." Veronica shifted umcomfortably at the intense look in his eyes. Now that they both knew they weren't related, she wasn't sure how to respond to the gleam she saw there.
What do you want from me, Duncan?
She didn't get a chance to ask, as Duncan's parents were escorted into the lobby of the police station, and were released from handcuffs.
Out of the frying pan, into the fire.
She winced to herself.
Ouch, Veronica. Bad, bad cliché.
She stood aside silently as they took turns hugging Duncan. Finally, Jake Kane turned to her. The next thing Veronica knew, she was being hugged by the man who could've been her father.
Any minute now, the Twilight Zone song is going to play, I'm sure. Either that or Celeste's eyes will pop out of their sockets. If I'm lucky, maybe both.
"How can we ever repay you, Veronica?" Jake asked, releasing her. She flushed with anger.
"I didn't do it for you." She told him. "I did it for Lilly. Her murderer was out there somewhere, getting off scot free. And I did it for Duncan. He needed to know he wasn't the murderer his parents thought him capable of."
"We did what we thought was best." Celeste spoke up, her annoyance with Veronica clear. She just gave the older woman an icy stare. "Let's go." Celeste continued, turning to leave. Jake followed her, but Duncan hung back a second.
"Call me when you get home." He said, touching her arm. She smiled at him. "After you take a nap." He added, as an afterthought.
"I will." She promised. She almost didn't see Leo approach them.
"Veronica, the Sherriff's ready for you." He said. "Duncan, you need to stick around too."
"What's this about, Leo?" Veronica finally asked.
Something doesn't add up here.
"We can't find Logan Echolls." Leo finally answered. Veronica's stomach dropped as she stared at him.
"What do you mean, you can't find him?" Her voice came out in a whisper.
"We found his car parked on the Coronado Bridge...but no Logan." Leo answered.
For the first time in her life, Veronica Mars fainted.


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The gremlins are about again: some of you will have missed the complete picture gallery of John's scratch building. if that's you, it's here.
"Hello Al, what a fantastic U boat, and the other ships, such talent.
Puts my efforts in the shade!
But I'll send my latest offering anyway. I did say that I would show how my uncouplers work, and my manual point levers.
The drawings & pictures should be self explanatory so I hope it helps others if they wish to try it for themselves.
The rough plan for the wheelbarrow has no dimentions as they can be of any size. They are extremely fiddley though so not for the faint hearted. for every one I make, I throw 3 away. The orange uncoupler tool is not my idea, I got it from a magazine so can't take credit for that. It's painted orange because I keep mislaying it. It has a special hook but I sometimes forget to use it
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Some more excellent scratch building from Alan. And while we're on the subject, I should probably point out there are just as many trains & layout videos, as there are on boats, on John's site. Here's how I know…
The last 5 seconds on one of John's videos – the middle one – really struck a chord with me (it's not hard to see why if you've been following my blog). So I parted with 6 hard earned dollars. It really is an excellent resource – like I said, just as much train stuff as boats. It's certainly got my endorsement. (You can see that cheeky middle video here.)
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Minister says Noranda deal to be inked today
Transport and Mining Minister Mike Henry says the Government is going ahead with plans to sign an agreement today with New Day, a company that acquired the 49 per cent stake in the Noranda Jamaica Bauxite Partners.
The planned signing comes despite demands by the parliamentary Opposition for the administration to furnish particulars about the company before inking the deal.
The Opposition yesterday called for a halt to the signing of the binding letter of intent today until the Parliament can be provided with information about the company.
However, there appear to be mixed signals from the Government as the Ministry of Transport and Mining issued a note to the media indicating that the signing ceremony for the takeover of Noranda Jamaica Bauxite Partners, scheduled for today at the ministry, had been called off.
After the note was issued, The Gleaner asked Henry if the signing would take place today, and he answered in the affirmative.
Before the motion of adjournment in the House of Representatives yesterday, Leader of Government Business Derrick Smith said Henry would address concerns and questions about the company in a second statement to Parliament today.
At the same time, as part of the agreement to be signed with New Day, the Government has made a far-reaching decision to scrap the decades-old bauxite levy arrangement by replacing it with a proposed profit-sharing agreement, a move which the parliamentary Opposition said it could not support, noting that Jamaica would be giving up a safe source of revenue to an accord that is shrouded in uncertainty.
Under the proposed new agreement, the Government and New Day will enter into a 25-year partnership in the first instance.
Henry said that, under the new arrangement, both the Government and New Day would "benefit from any financial recovery in the performance of the mining and refining operations being acquired".
In addition, Henry said the terms of the agreement would ensure that the Government recoup the unpaid 2014 and 2015 bauxite levy, which amounts to US$12.6 million.
However, Paulwell expressed dissatisfaction with aspects of the joint-venture arrangement and quizzed Henry about the company and its principals.
He wanted his counterpart to tell parliamentarians about New Day, a question which the minister said he would respond to on Wednesday.
The Opposition spokesman, who is also the leader of opposition business in the House, insisted that the minister provide information on the company, noting that it was unacceptable that the administration was taking steps to sign a major agreement with New Day without the Parliament knowing anything about the entity.


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Thought I would head up to Tinto Hill this afternoon, at 2332 ft it is an easy one to climb, especially just to get some sunset photos. Before I tell you any more, here is some facts.
Tinto Hill is the graceful cone shaped hill on Lanarkshire's southern horizon. At 707 metres it is the highest point in central Scotland and the perfect introduction to hill walking.
The best reason for climbing Tinto hill is the excellent view. On the clearest days the view takes in the Lake District, the mountains of Mourne in Northern Ireland, Ailsa Craig and Arran in the Firth of Clyde, the Arrochar Alps and as far north as Lochnagar in the Cairngorms.
Points of Interest along the Walking Route:
1. Tinto tearoom open Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (all year round), selling delicious home baking, quality teas and coffees – opened in 1938 at the height of the craze for the great outdoors.
2. Iron Age fort – observant walkers will spot the double ditches and ramparts of this prehistoric defensive site. It is more obvious on the way down.
3. Summit cairn – dating from the Bronze Age it is largest cairn in Scotland. It is tradition to carry a rock from the bottom and place it on the top to keep Tinto growing.
Anyway, half way up a snow storm appeared out of no where. Total wipeout. Thought it would be gone when I got to the top. Nope, just worse. The temperature on my watch went from 14C to 1C, never mind the wind chill. So much so, all I got was a couple of photos on my iPhone.
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PETA, a coalition of other organizations and Harvard Animal Law & Policy Fellow Delcianna Winders just filed a lawsuit this morning in U.S. district court. Hitting the "delete" key on inspection reports and other documents was illegal, the suit argues, and the agency must reinstate every one of them and add all new records in the future.
We're not going to let the feds get away with hiding abuse at roadside zoos, laboratories, circuses, and other facilities that exploit animals!
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Puntarenas doesn´t look very promising as you first glance out from the dock into the lines of old buildings and the narrow stretch of grey sand lining the shore. But, as they say, you shouldn´t judge a book by its cover, and this is very true of this Costa Rican port.
As far as distractions in the vicinity of the port area go, there are a number of options. Shopping is extremely popular with tourists, since the exchange rate is very favorable. If you are looking for carved wood and local handicrafts, there is a beautiful, picturesque market on the waterfront, to the left from the dock. It stretches along the side of the rather unremarkable beach for about half a mile. The objects on display range from large, hand-made heavenly-sounding marimba-style instruments, like the one sitting in my living room, that go for about 20 dollars, to Cuban cigars for 25% of what you would pay at home; an item that, for some reason that eludes me, will drive most men crazy with glee. Colourful, tropical-style Costa Rican dishes are also available, among other finds and curiosities.
Across the street from the market area, on the waterfront, you can find some local restaurants and bars. While the aspect of most of them is, again, not very promising, I have heard people who came out of them very satisfied with the quality of the food, specially their seafood dishes. By the way, Puntarenas is reputed to offer some of the Pacific´s finest lobster and shrimp.
The beach by the market is, as I said, not specially inviting. Nevertheless, it will still do for a quick plunge on one of those hot, tropical days in Puntarenas, in case you don´t have enough time to go to one of the numerous sapphire water beaches in the area and the nearby islands, such as Playa Naranjo, Playa del Mal País, Jesuíta, and San Lucas.
There is just one more stop to recommend before leaving the port area. If you walk along the main street instead of turning left towards the market, you will find the main shopping district. A visit to the local mall will come in handy if you´re looking for inexpensive and colourful gifts. For instance, you can get a beautiful sarong for only a couple of dollars.
The main street might smell bad and look dirty, but it is fundamentally alive. Here, you will find every cliché about Latin America, and specially the Caribbean, ever found in the novels of García Márquez and the like, from roofless hair salons with bright green walls and rusty chairs, to local whore-houses with plump, deeply cleavaged mulatto women at the door, luring in clients from around the world.
Although Puntarenas used to be Costa Rica´s main seaport, it is now mainly a stopover for cruise ships on a Pacific route. Discovered in 1519 by Hernán Ponce de León, it didn´t become a commercial port untill 1840, when it started exporting coffee. Puntarenas is the biggest city in the Central Pacific, and it is located only 120 km West of the capital city of SAN JOSÉ.
One of the main attractions of the country is not absent in Puntarenas, namely, the rainforest experience. There are several National Parks and nature reserves worth a visit in the vicinity, such as the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, the Santa Helena Reserve, and the Corcovado National Park. Zip line excursions are a local favorite. Catering for both children and adults, these very unique excursions are extremely safe. They provide an opportunity to observe the forest in all its wild, natural beauty from the safe height of the zip line. Here you will be able to observe anything from unreal trees to crocodiles and monkeys, at large in their natural habitat.
In the later years, Costa Rica has become popular with foreign land-buyers, because of its natural beauty and relative modernity, when compared to some of its neighbours. It has become a place where a share of paradise seems to be affordable. I have several friends from different parts of the world who own land in Costa Rica, and they are all just madly in love with the place, and can´t believe how much they paid for it…
As with most beautiful places, there must be something about Costa Rica that just can´t be put into words. It might be the relaxing beaches or the colourful crafts, the mysterious rainforest or the tropical weather, the friendly people or the exciting nightlife. Whatever it is, there is just something special about Costa Rica, and the same can be said of Puntarenas.
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text: The State of the Union is a speech that the President of the United States is required to make before congress at least once per year. The speech is long, usually involves proposals, and tracking of progress. Supporters and detractors can be distinguished because the speech is frequently interrupted with bouts of applause, during which detractors purposefully remain silent. Depending on the condition of the country, the President frequently concludes the speech with the line, 'The state of the Union is strong,' which is supposed to inspire optimism.


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Pittsburgh: Waverly Oil Works, 1914. Wraps. Good. Small 8vo, gray printed wraps, 320 pp., with foldout frontispiece panoramic view of the factory, 6 color plates of some of the products, several black and white photoplates or illustrations. Good copy with some wear to wraps, contents very good. Product catalog of oils, gasoline, naptha, greases, waxes, and related products, the rest of the book filled with advice and pointers, tables, rates, general information. RARE. (Inventory #: C000028148)


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Dark spots on are perhaps a very heavy headache for those who suffer from them, nevertheless, in this article, you will find the solution for treating dark spots on face and getting rid of them for once and for all. For that, you will first need to know the causes of these spots and the different alternatives available for tackling this problem. There are abrasive methods, homemade methods, cosmetic methods which can be used and applied at you will depending on the type of spot present on your skin.
We frequently just start with the abrasive and quick methods, but the idea is also to increase the potential of these methods by making small changes to our lifestyle, like having a balanced diet or incorporating specially-formulated dark spot removal creams into our beauty routines. These creams in order to see true results must contain important doses of vitamins and antioxidants, something similar to the BellaVei Skin Care creams, which contain high percentages of vitamins, phytoceramides, and natural oils, making a real difference in the removal of the dark spots.
Here are 4 face dark spots on face causes
If you suffer from dark spots, knowing the causes of your problems will be of significant help when starting a new beauty treatment. Here are the 4 main face dark spot causes:
- An unbalanced diet is perhaps one of the main causes for face dark spots. They tend to appear once our liver or our kidney are unable to eliminate the toxins from our system. Overconsuming milk products is directly related to dark spots and it is the first sign we need to readjust our diet.
- Sun rays> also a determinant factor when it comes to causes to those face dark spots. Los Rayos Solares: es uno de los factores determinantes para la aparición de las manchas de tonos oscuros en la cara.
- Sun-protecting products that stimulate melamine production that when applied tend to increase dark spots appearance during sun exposure, especially during the time frame between 10:00am and 3:00pm.
- Hormonal changes are also known for causing unwanted spots on our body.
How to actually deal with dark spots on face
All of these previously mentioned factors are the reasons behind face dark spots, but as tend to grow older these dark spots will start to show up not only on our faces but on our entire body. Therefore, you will be in need of some very useful methods to deal with them, here they are:
- Homemade creams made of lemon, parsley or natural yogurts are very common for removing dark spots that tend to appear on the face.
- Lightening cosmetic creams for dealing with aging spots must contain Vitamin C, coffee extract, antioxidants. These ingredients are the guarantee for a spotless skin.
- Applying peelings rich in vitamin C, E, A and D twice a month will significantly reduce and lighten those uncomfortable dark spots until they are completely removed.


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A cathedral and the fanciest hotel in town is a genius way to commit to love.
Plus I had an inbetweenie party. Over 20 people crammed into my tiny apartment between the ceremony and the reception. I cannot confirm or deny that we snuck jello shots into the dinner.
cardi: Joe Fresh
dress: Ricki's
necklace: Gma's
shoes: Fluevog
We danced our faces off and celebrated love and those are two of my favourite things to do!


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1888 Hailstorm In India Among The Deadliest Weather Events Ever
While the in-depth investigation by a WMO expert committee documented mortality records for five specific weather-related events, it did not address heat- or cold- waves, drought and floods.
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United Nations: An 1888 hailstorm in India has been identified by the UN weather agency among the all- time deadly weather events.
The severe hailstorm near Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh killed 246 people. This is the first time that the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) Archive of Weather and Climate Extremes has broadened its scope from temperature and weather records to address impacts of specific events.
"The human aspect inherent in extreme events should never be lost," he added.
While the in-depth investigation by a WMO expert committee documented mortality records for five specific weather-related events, it did not address heat- or cold- waves, drought and floods.
Other record-breaking weather events included a 1989 tornado in Bangladesh that killed an estimated 1,300 people, destroying the Manikganj district; a 1994 lightning-caused oil tank fire in Dronka, Egypt, which took 469 lives, while 21 people were killed by a single lightning bolt to a hut in the Manica Tribal Trust Lands in what was then Rhodesia.
The findings were announced ahead of two major conferences on improving multi-hazard early warning systems and strengthening disaster risk reduction, taking place in Cancun, Mexico this month and organised by WMO and the UN Office on Disaster Risk Reduction. Overall mortality can also decrease as a result of continuous improvement in related forecasting and warning infrastructure.
The experts stressed that overall mortality can decrease as a result of continuous improvement in related fore castingand warning infrastructure. However even with improvements, mortality from weather-related events will continue.
"In order to put potential future weather-related catastrophes into accurate historical context, it is useful tohave knowledge of baseline changes in weather-related mortality as monitored over the last one hundred and fifty years of official international weather records," said the WMO committee.
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Fergus is the only one of my children who seems to have a hard time falling asleep. Because he was such a good boy yesterday, when he came back out of his room last night in his jammies, squinting at the light coming from the TV, telling me he needed another hug, I let him lie down with me on the couch for a few minutes, and held him tight. My husband David was moved by this picture of domestic bliss.
DAVID: Fergus, don't you have the best mommy?
Fergus thinks about it for a moment.
FERGUS: No.
MOMMY: Excuse me?
FERGUS: No. You are not de BEST mommy. In anudder house, there is pwobby a mommy who is gooder.
DADDY: Fergus, that's not nice to say.
FERGUS: (clarifying) You still a good mommy. You're zust not the BEST mommy.
What can you do? He's so obviously, totally right.


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Open Heavens and Other Daily Devotionals, Inspiring Articles...Service to God and Humanity.
Monday, 18 April 2016
Joyce Meyer's daily devotional April 18, 2016 - Break Free from Other People's Expectations
Topic: Break Free from Other People's Expectations [April 18, 2016]
Jesus Christ (the Messiah) is [always] the same, yesterday, today, [yes] and forever (to the ages). - Hebrews 13:8
Studies show that 10 percent of people will never like you. This means we won't have a perfect record with everyone and we should celebrate who we are. A person who knows how to do this does not allow the moods of other people to alter theirs.
A story is told of a Quaker man who knew how to live independently as the valued person God had created Him to be. One night as he was walking down the street with a friend he stopped at a newsstand to purchase an evening paper. The storekeeper was very sour, rude, and unfriendly. The Quaker man treated him with respect and was quite kind in his dealing with him. He paid for his paper, and he and his friend continued to walk down the street. The friend said to the Quaker, "How could you be so cordial to him with the terrible way he was treating you?" The Quaker man replied, "Oh, he is always that way; why should I let him determine how I am going to act?"
This is one of the amazing traits we see in Jesus. He was the same all the time. He changed people; they did not change Him.
When an unhappy person is unsuccessful in making you unhappy, they begin to respect and admire you. They see your Christianity is something real, and they may be interested in hearing what you have to say.
Even people who seek to control you will disrespect you if you allow them to do it. I encourage you to be your own person. Do what God expects you to do and don't live under the tyranny of other people's expectations.
Trust in Him: Don't let others determine who you are or what you do. Don't put your trust in the opinions of people. Stay confident in who God's called you to be!
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Minnesota job openings up 15%
This reads like good news. The Forum papers' story says: "Job vacancies in Minnesota climbed 15.1 percent in the second quarter of 2012 compared with the same period a year ago, according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Employers reported nearly 63,000 openings during the quarter, up from 54,700 openings during the same period in 2011. Statewide, there were 2.6 unemployed people for each vacancy, compared with 3.6 unemployed people per vacancy during last year's second quarter. 'Job vacancies in the state have returned to levels that we haven't seen since before the Great Recession,', said DEED Commissioner Mark Phillips. 'While finding work remains difficult for many people, the latest survey is a positive sign that the labor market is recovering.' " ... But then there's this … "Among other findings of the study:
• Nineteen percent were for temporary or seasonal work.
• Forty-four percent required some level of post-secondary education or training beyond a high school degree.
• Forty percent required related work experience.
• The median wage offer was $11.06 per hour.
• Fifty-five percent offered health insurance."
Speaking of "lavish" pay … The AP reports: "A Republican-led legislative panel has rejected new contracts for more than 27,000 Minnesota state employees. The Subcommittee on Employee Relations voted 6-4 on Thursday to reject the two-year contracts for the two largest state employee unions. Union members packed into a hearing room at the Capitol booed and jeered the vote. Republicans were unhappy that the contracts called for a 2 percent pay raise for state employees starting in January, and questioned whether health benefits were too generous." Those unions really need to get down to $11.06 an hour.
The new school ratings released today should be more informative, say Christopher Magan and MaryJo Webster at the PiPress: "Instead of labeling schools as failing, the focus turns to providing more complete data about student achievement so educators can work to turn around the most troubled schools. State education officials say the new Multiple Measurement Ratings, released Thursday, Aug. 30, will give teachers the information they need to cut the state's achievement gap in half within six years. Minnesota has one of the largest gulfs in the nation between the achievement of poor or minority students and their white or more affluent counterparts. 'The focus on achievement gaps has finally arrived,' said Brenda Cassellius, the state education commissioner."
At the Strib, Kara McGuire and Steve Brandt say: "All told, 213 schools are now labeled underperforming in some way, compared to more than 1,000 under No Child Left Behind. All are schools that receive federal Title I money to address higher levels of poverty. Those schools have to submit turnaround plans to the state, but unlike previous years, they no longer have to provide tutoring or transfers or face stricter penalties. … Statewide, minority and poor students and those learning English showed better academic growth in math scores in 2012 compared with 2011. The new data, however, indicate that Minnesota schools aren't closing the achievement gap in reading."
To no one's surprise, Tim Pugmire at MPR reports that legal challenges to the voting amendment — if passed in November — could carry on for years. "Supporters and opponents of the proposed requirement that all Minnesotans show photo identification at the polls say those potential lawsuits will only come if voters approve the amendment on Election Day. … Chuck Samuelson, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota, said he thinks there could still be a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Minnesota's voter ID amendment once an election is held under the new requirements and once a voter gets turned away. 'Their argument in the Indiana case was quite simple: 'If you want to sue, bring us somebody who's damaged, who's been injured by this. They can sue. But if you haven't been injured by this bill, you can't sue,' Samuelson said. 'That's the federal position in the Crawford case. So, that's going to require the election to be held and somebody to be disenfranchised.' " And who will pay for all this litigation?
Thanks to Sally Jo Sorensen of Bluestem Prairie for tipping me to this one. Richard Crawford at The Chanhassen Villager writes: "At a meeting open to the public last week at a Waconia senior facility, [GOP Rep. Ernie] Leidiger admits to 'standing up and challenging' members of the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Eastern Carver County over their presentation on the voter/photo ID constitutional amendment. LWV members' assessment of Leidiger's behavior wasn't so kind. LWV members said Leidiger was 'uncivil,' loud and interrupted the presentation to about 25 people at Westview Acres. 'He was loud, boisterous, argumentative and bullying,' said Glenda Noble, an LWV member who helped arrange the presentation. 'His manner and tone was not appropriate. We were guests in a facility that houses older people. The public is welcome, but we expect them to behave.' … 'What I heard was astounding,' Leidiger said. 'It was nothing but fear-mongering, lies, distortions, and made-up scenarios to frighten the elderly to vote against the amendment.' … 'the League appears to be nothing but a bunch of lap-dogs for (Secretary of State) Mark Ritchie and the Democrats. They are pathetic partisan hacks.' " … to put it civilly.
Given the past couple of years, it's hard to believe our great and glorious neighbors to the east have a shortage of you-know-what to sling. At The Huffington Post, Carrie Antlfinger reports: "It's very seldom someone talks about the quality and amount of cow dung, but in one southern Wisconsin city that's all they've been talking about lately. The drought has caused a shortage of flattened, dried cow manure – or cow chips – for the Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw and Festival, which attracts about 300 throwers and 40,000 spectators to Prairie du Sac, Wis. 'This is my 24th throw, and it's never been this difficult to find chips,' said Marietta Reuter, who helps organize the festival that runs Friday and Saturday. … The men's record was set in 1991 at 248 feet. The woman's record is from 2005 at 157.5 feet, Reuter said. The festival will give the top finishers $200 each toward a trip to the World Championship Cow Chip Throw in Beaver, Okla., should they decide to go, Slotty said." First prize is a trip to Oklahoma? What's second prize?
A "re-hearing," you say? Abby Simons of the Strib reports: "The judge who denied Amy Senser's request to stay out of prison during her appeal must explain that decision, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ordered this week, sending that issue back to Hennepin County district court for a re-hearing. The order filed Tuesday says that District Judge Daniel Mabley 'summarily' denied a motion by Senser's attorney that she remain free while she appeals her conviction of two counts of criminal vehicular homicide. Senser has been incarcerated since July 9, when she was sentenced to 41 months in prison for the hit-and-run death of Anousone Phanthavong."
And with a smaller carbon footprint … Mary Divine of the PiPress says: "The unofficial results from the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah are in, and it looks like Kevin Clemens has set a new world record for electric motorcycles. Clemens, who lives in Lake Elmo, hit 78.4 mph on Tuesday, Aug. 28. ... Last year, Clemens set the national land-speed record for electric motorcycles — 61.538 mph — at Bonneville. … 'Riding across the salt flats on a racing motorcycle is different from almost any other experience,' he wrote. 'Almost nowhere else on the planet can you place your body on your motorcycle in a deep aerodynamic tuck, put your helmet down so that you are peeking over the handlebars, and twist the throttle wide open for 5 or 10 continuous miles. The salt surface rushes past beneath your wheels, with an electric motorcycle you hear only wind noise and the crunching of the salt surface, and all too quickly it is over. The feeling is both satisfying and exhilarating, and most people who experience it once can't resist coming back year after year for more.' " I beat that in a rental car one time. But that's a whole different story.
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Health benefits are "too generous"
How about FREE? Is that generous enough for you?
"Individuals on the state employee health plan have their entire premium covered by the state ... families pay roughly $130 monthly in premium costs, according to Minnesota Management and Budget."
The piece you quote (which is itself dissecting an opinion piece by two Republican legislators) goes on to make the following point:
"However, it's important to note that state employees do pay for their co-pays on prescription drugs and doctor's visits, and their deductibles. In fact, the contracts agree to an increase in those out-of-pocket costs."
So does everybody else
I don't know anyone who doesn't have to pay co-pays. That's like saying, "yeah, but they have to pay to park."
Cherry picking is wrong
whichever side of the argument you're on.
"That statement is correct, but deserves some context." Click on Mr. Tester's link for the balance of the discussion.
Yes, state employees and their families, if family coverage is selected, do have a great medical and dental plan. Here's mine, under HealthPartners:
"Coverage Level Prescription Drugs are carved out to Navitus - 1-866-333-2757.
Implantable and injectable birth control drugs and devices - 20% coinsurance.
Deductible Annual Deductible:
Single: $50
Family: $100
The highest cost level in which any family member incurs expenses determines the amount of the family annual deductible at the time of service.
The family Deductible is the maximum amount that a family has to pay in Deductibles expenses in any one Calendar year. The family Deductible is not the amount of expenses a family must incur before any family Member can receive benefits. Individual family Members only need to satisfy their individual Deductibles once to be eligible for benefits. Once the family Deductible has been met, Deductibles expenses for the family are waived for the balance of the year.
Lifetime Maximum Lifetime Maximum - Unlimited.
Out-Of-Pocket Out-of-Pocket Maximum for services other than Prescription Drugs per year:
Single - $1100
Family - $2200
The Out-of-Pocket Maximum for Other Services is a per year maximum, and applies across all cost levels."
Office visit co-pays are currently $17 and prescription drug co-pays (for drugs in the HP formulary) are $16.
I don't have my wife's current pay stub available, but in 2010 she paid a total of $1,966.40 for medical and dental insurance premiums, a bit more than $160 a month. The state paid $14,795.08 for that coverage, or about 89% of the total premium. Under the recently rejected contract, state employees' contributions would have increased, although the MPR piece doesn't say how much.
So what? Is this benefit more generous than many private employers provide? Absolutely. But if you want to compare compensation between public and private sectors, you can't do it piecemeal, as some would prefer. Lay it all out, not in general terms but job by job and let's see where we stand on total compensation packages. Then, I'd suggest that those employed in the private sector who feel that they are being shortchanged do something about improving their positions. They might even consider collective bargaining.
And More Than That
Comparisons should also be made profession by profession, not average public sector worker vs. average private sector worker. Public sector workers are more likely to have bachelors degrees.
I can tell you that if went to work for the State I'd be taking a significant pay cut. And while it is difficult to compare fringes, I have every reason to think I'd be taking cut there too, pension and health care included.
Nothing is free
Even if the plan is "free" to the employees it is a really a portion of the employee cost to the enterpirse. Ttypically if employees receive a benefit, they receive less in pay. In reality the benefit is just part of the compensation. It's not free to the employer or the employee.
I wonder, how much does Mr. Tester pay for his employee health plan? If it's not full market rate, what an individual would pay, is it then free? or subsidized? or does he earn it through his labor for his employer?
State contracts
Disapproving the state employee contracts is a transparent political stunt. The Republicans can kvell about standing up to the cursed unions and protecting the taxpayers. There is no risk of a shutdown happening before the election, since the contracts are not up until January. Under the Republican doctrine of Pawlentyism, the problem is thus left for someone else to handle. Whatever happens won't be their fault.
Such inspiring leadership.
Actually, the state workers
Actually, the state workers are working without a contract right now. We're over halfway through the time period that is to be covered by the contract that was just rejected.
Whether an electric vehicle has a smaller carbon footprint depends on the ultimate source of the electricity that charges the vehicle's batteries.
If the electricity was produced by solar, wind, hydro, natural gas, or nuclear energy, then yes, it has a smaller carbon footprint.
But chances are very good that the electricity was generated by burning coal, which has a huge carbon footprint.
Look, I love my electric lawn mower because it's quieter than a gas-powered one, and I don't need to tune it up every season. But I'm under no illusion that I'm being "green" when I'm using it.
Anyway, I hit 105 mph on my gas-burning Honda 750 Nighthawk motorcycle on southbound I-35 last Sunday returning from northern Wisconsin. Granted, it wasn't for 5-10 continuous miles, but it was quite a rush regardless!
One can't help but wonder…
…what level or degree of poverty Mr. Tester feels would be appropriate for state employees.
Disgruntled state union members
can always threaten to go on strike...everyone remembers the last time they did that the state came to a *complete* standstill....
paid like the private sector
I think it would be great if public workers were paid like the private sector - commissioners of state agencies make about $100,000 a year and manage billion dollar organizations. In the private sector they would make at least a million, probably more. Of course commissioners do get those "free" health insurance benefits.
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"Maxine Martinez-"
"No, no, no. Listen Judge extensions, if you want me to respond, I'd liked to be called Maximum Ride. My actual name. Can you handle that? Or is that too much for that hollow shell you call a head?" I asked, smirking at the appalled look on her face. The police officer and his trainee were standing aside. The officer kept a straight face, but his trainee was smirking ever so slightly, and his shoulders shook as he tried not to laugh. I wasn't sure if it was directed towards me or the Judge, for his sake, let's hope it's the judge.
"You are our of order Miss Martinez-"
"No, you're out of order! I gave you my name, and you're going to call me my name or I'll drag you with me down to Hell." I snapped, smiling sweetly. The judge was utterly shocked and scowled at me with disgust. I looked at my nails bored. Same as always.
"Miss Martinez..." The judge started once again, and this time I went into action, walking over to the trainee and smiling. The judge watched, slowing her sentence. "Miss Martinez," She stated again. "Get back to your seat."
"Hello there, I'm Maximum Ride. Are you smart enough to call me that, or are you dumber than the blonde with the hammer thingy?" I asked him, his black hair was brushed back out of his dark brown eyes that shimmering gold if they caught the light just right. He smirked at me.
"Miss Ride, I ask you kindly to go take your seat." He said with a small shrug. Earning a glare from the judge, and from the officer.
"Well, since you addressed me by my name, and said it so nicely," I patted his head, ruffling his hair up back into his eyes. He just continued to smirk at me. "I will. But not before I do this." I elbowed the cop in the gut and snatched the billy club away from him, taking off down the aisle and slamming the club into the two cops guarding the door.
Cute trainee guy was following at a nice pace. Fast runner, must be a good athlete. But I had already knocked the two officers out and was heading down the hallway, listening with joy at the screams of "Catch that girl" and "If you let her get away you lost your chance Walker!" Walker. AKA last name of guy tailing me.
"You should give up. I always get away." I yelled back, hearing his light footsteps tap the tile jut barely, yet just enough to know he was there. Those footsteps began to fade as I sped out the doors of the courthouse. Hopping five steps at a time and taking off down the sidewalk.
I glanced back, he wasn't there. I stayed on alert though, knowing he could be hiding. I ran faster until all the sudden, I was rolling off the sidewalk and into the street with at least a hundred pounds on my back. The fool pinned me down, straddling my waist and holding my wrists. No worries though, I knew how to get away from a guy like this. He looked about seventeen, a year older than me.
"Wow, you actually got me." I whispered, surprised as I struggled underneath is rather strong grip. He smirked in triumph. "Who are you anyways? Aren't you just a trainee?" I asked.
"No. It's take your kid to work day. Nicolas Walker." He said, not realizing the car coming our way. Hmmm.
"Hey, if you're gonna catch me, let's make this good okay? I need to look like I put up a good fight." I whispered so he had to lean down a little to hear me.
"Sure hon, and how do you propose we do that?" Nick asked.
"Well." I was so quiet he had to lean even closer to hear me. And then I was kissing him. I hated having to do this part, especially when I let his tongue in. just a few more seconds... I spun us around so I was on top. His grip had loosened just enough that I yanked out and bashed him on the head. Not hard enough to knock him out though. The car swerved to the next lane as he made a grab for me. I stepped in front of the car and it swerved again, only this time, through Nick's lane.
There was a scream, a thump, and by then I was already turning the corner on Washington Avenue. If he wasn't dead, he'd always remember the day he almost caught Maximum Ride. The day he almost proved himself worthy of being an officer. As I turned another corner, I was tackled once more. And to my surprise, it was Nick. Seeming to be in perfect condition.
"You didn't finish that kiss, doll." He whispered, smiling at me. Not smirking, smiling.
"Oh you liked it, did you?" I asked, raising an eyebrow.
"You're the most badass criminal ever, you were like my idol for the longest time. To meet you in person, it's crazy. For you to kiss me, you better believe I liked it." Nick smirked again, holding me down, keeping his iron grip on.
"I was your idol huh? Let me live on then, let me go. Let me get away." I said, hearing the sirens.
"I can't do that. I'm a nothing to my father, catching you, he might actually look at me without a glare on his face." Oh, a daddy-issues sob story.
"You can come with me!" I blurted. "Let me go and we'll be fugitives, partners, you won't live in anyone's shadow. But you'll need a new name." I explained. The sirens were getting closer. Nick glanced back, hearing the dogs bark.
"You drive a hard bargain to refuse, Miss Ride. Can I sleep on it?" Nick asked.
"You want me to spend a night in prison?" I asked, bewildered.
"Not like you haven't before." Nick insisted.
"Okay, honey bee, if you're gonna turn me in, you're gonna do it right." I muttered, getting my hand free. He didn't stop me. "Look, you need to look like we had a hard battle, like I almost got away. You should've let that car hit you." I muttered, punching him in the nose. He locked his knees against my waist as he held his nose with both hands and tried to hit me back. I caught his wrist and bent it.
"Hitting a girl, no matter how badass, will put a bad name in for you, however, if you beat me with a broken wrist..." I snapped it back and he yelped in pain, I was actually a little surprised at how well he was taking this. "Ooh! And maybe a black eye and a sprained ankle!" I kicked his foot at just the right angle as I punched his eye. Another yelp, and then I let him hold be down. Take the billy club, you're gonna have to bring some food and water and stuff like that. One backpack." I added.
Nick nodded and held me down, snatching the walkie talkie from his belt, letting my one hand roam into his hair pulling it hard. "Ow." Nick mumbled.
"Just making sure it's real. Because people don't usually have real hair that looks that good," I said with a shrug. Nick looked at me a moment before calling in my location.
"I got her down and ready for some cuffs. Get over here before she slips out." Nick called through the walkie talkie before strapping it back on his belt.
"Bring me some popcorn!" I shouted, pressing the button down. Nick rolled his eyes.
"They aren't going to you know." He said.
"Oh I know, I'm insane though remember?" I asked.
"I don't think you're insane, I think you're a genius. This generation's MacGyver. I mean, when you got out of that jail in China with the world's best security when you were only twelve, man, when word got out I was like 'this chick must be a total package'. When they said you were insane, I called them insane honestly, because I know an insane person, could not get out of that prison.
"Thanks ButterCup, glad to know I have a number one fan. Cops are here." I muttered hearing the barking. "Make it look good." I whispered deviously before putting on my best terrified look.
"You're a good actor." Nick whispered. Then shoved me hard, standing up and rolling my on my stomach, roughly yanking my arms around with one good hand while another guy cuffed him.
"You caught Maxine with a broken wrist? Boy, you must be the best." One officer said.
"Why would you let yourself acquire the bruising?" The officer- probably Nick's dad- asked.
"I- she was fast sir." Nick mumbled.
"But if you caught her with one hand, you should be able to do it easily with two." A look of disappointment caught onto the officer's face before he looked at me with disgust.
"You are nothing but a rat. And you will wither and die in a cell." He spat on my face and I glared daggers at him, spitting right back. He glared at me and wiped it off.
"I'm glad I'm not related to you. You're own son jut caught me and all you can do is be disappointed? You wouldn't have a chance against me. Give this boy some credit, cause I'll be out by morning no doubt and if he thinks you're disappointed, he won't come after me again." I winked at Nick, but in such a way even he was wondering if I had. "You better apologize to him, or I'll be coming after you next, Walker. You're on my hit list now, I don't deal with the arrogant, self-centered ones. I end them. Watch your back." I snapped before being hauled off and shoved into a police car.
SOOOOOOOO, what do you guys think? I got the idea reading another fanfic (Long Ride from Home) and was like 'OMS I gots an idea.' I can't promise to be posting often. Maybe once a week? But I got a few other stories going that I need to focus on too! If I get enough reviews and alerts and favorites I'll continue!
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Salt Lake City: Kmart sued for selling gun to suicide victim
Not long before his suicide, Ryan Eslinger appeared to be responding to treatment for paranoid schizophrenia. He told his mother he felt like he was waking from a coma. He told his father he loved him.
But on May 23, the 19-year-old committed suicide with a shotgun he'd bought the previous day at Kmart. Eslinger's parents blame the store and they've sued the Troy, Mich.-based retailer for wrongful death saying their 17-year-old clerk should not have sold him the gun.
During opening arguments Wednesday, Kmart attorney Rodney Parker told jurors Ryan Eslinger, though mentally ill, was responsible for his own deliberate act.
But Sandra and Phil Eslinger allege Kmart violated federal gun laws when their sales clerk a high school acquaintance of Eslinger's sold him the shotgun without seeing proper identification. Eslinger used his passport that did not show his address, a requirement for gun-sale paperwork.
The Eslingers also allege Kmart was negligent in its hiring and employee training.
Montana: Rain aids battle against wildfire
Desperately needed rain began falling Wednesday on a wildfire that burned into Glacier National Park, giving firefighters hope and breaking more than two weeks of hot, dry and windy weather that favored the fire.
"God's smiling down on us," Bill Paxton said as he and other fire information officers watched the rain from a fire camp in Columbia Falls, just outside the park.
But fire bosses warned that the showers were not enough to drown flames that have burned 64,000 acres in northwestern Montana, including more than 14,000 acres in the park.
"This rain is going to stop the (growth) to almost nothing," said fire information officer Bob McKinney. "It won't put it out, but it won't spread very much either."
Baltimore: CSX pays businesses affected by derailment
CSX Transportation Inc. has paid nearly $100,000 to businesses affected by a train derailment in a downtown tunnel and plans to distribute 1,300 Orioles tickets to emergency workers who responded to the accident.
Since the July 18 derailment, which sparked a fire and an acid spill that brought much of the city to a standstill, CSX has processed about 50 of the 200 claims submitted by merchants for compensation of losses, and doled out an average of $2,000 to each.
Federal investigators have not determined the derailment's cause and CSX has not admitted fault.
"We see it as the right thing to do and as an opportunity to give back a little bit," company spokesman Rob Gould said.
Salt Lake City: Mormon church to pay millions to abuse victim
The Mormon church has agreed to pay $3 million to an Oregon man who claims the church did too little to protect him from sexual abuse by a pedophile.
Despite the settlement announced Tuesday, church attorney Von Keetch said the denomination's officials are not accepting any blame for the abuse. He said the payment was simply cheaper than pursuing the case in court.
Jeremiah Scott, 22, sued The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after a fellow church member was convicted of repeatedly sexually abusing him in Portland, Ore., when he was 11.
The suit claimed Gregory Lee Foster, then a bishop of the church, knew Franklin Richard Curtis had a history of sexually abusing children dating back to the 1970s, but did not warn Scott's mother before she allowed Curtis to move into their home. The case was scheduled to go to trial this fall.
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