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BOOTYLICIOUS is the pioneering and original LGBT Black Music rave in London, continuously open since 2001. Now every month. London's top Urban DJs and the best of the new and the old, from Rnb Hiphop Dancehall to disco funk and house. We are also on the main floor at Urban World at the Scala.
Situated just behind Tate Britain, Long & Ryle was established in 1988 and represents emerging and established international artists. Alongside the diverse and exciting exhibition programme Long & Ryle is well known for building collections of art. Advising clients for over 25 years with their specialist knowledge in the purchase of 20th Century and contemporary art.
We would like to offer children a fun venue to play, learn, party, explore and interact with other children. Most importantly, spend some quality bonding time with their family. We are an exciting and safe indoor play house with the latest play equipment available, which includes soft slow moving equipment.
Chelsea College of Arts is a constituent college of the University of the Arts London based in London, UK, and is a leading British art and design institution with an international reputation. It offers further and higher education courses in fine art, graphic design, interior design, spatial design and textile design up to PhD level.
CHELSEA space is a public exhibiting space where invited art and design professionals are encouraged to work on experimental curatorial projects that may not otherwise be realised. The programme is international and interdisciplinary covering art, design and popular culture. The emphasis is on curatorial experimentation, the exposure of process and ideas, and re-readings of artworks and archives and their re-presentation for contemporary audiences. CHELSEA space is a platform for discussion and questions rather than definitive answers. The ethos at CHELSEA space is welcoming - a meeting place where informal social networks can develop. CHELSEA space is sited on the Millbank campus of Chelsea College of Arts, next to Tate Britain, and provides extra-curricular interest for the school and open access to the widest possible audiences. 2014 will see the introduction of the Exhibition Studio Workshop into CHELSEA space, which will show a changing selection of works and objects from the CHELSEA space, Chelsea College of Arts Library and Special Collections, in addition to the established exhibition programme. The Exhibition Studio Workshop is the practice-based strand of the new MA Curating and Collections postgraduate taught course which will give students the opportunity to work within the professional gallery environment. This unique workshop will engage students in live curatorial practice within a renowned public space.
Perched high at the top of The Millbank Tower in the heart of London. This sexy and spacious new watering hole will be a must visit addition to the Capitals social scene. THE LONDON SKY BAR is the proud winner of the Best New London Bar in the London Bar & Club Awards
L'Cascade "Sky Bar" London (London's Best Bar 2011 Award Winner) is London's newest and most exclusive new bar. Located at 29th floor of Millbank tower, within the glamorous Altitude 360°. The flirtatious atmosphere of the Sky Bar is emphasized by the best London DJ's playing the latest R'n'B mixed with the biggest club and commercial tunes with a spring of funky house, along with an ultra-chic setting featuring dazzling panoramic nightlight city views
At Toccata Classics we aim to bring you fresh Classical music as it has never been heard before. We are dedicated to producing top-notch classical music - ALL our albums you can find first and original recordings that you can't find anywhere else. Next year we will be celebrating out 10th anniversary and now have almost 200 in the catalogue with many more in the pipeline! Currently we have recordings of music by Alkan, Alnæs, Ashton, Busch, Eller, Ernst, Farwell, Glanville-Hicks, Lyatoshynsky, David Matthews, Oppel, Ornstein, Peyko, Pickard, Rameau, Ramey, Reicha, Röntgen, Sekles, Shebalin, Shostakovich, Süda, Tartini, Alexander and Nikolai Tcherepnin, Telemann, Weinberg, Woyrsch and many more. Toccata Press is an independent publisher of books on music. Brian Newbould's examination of the Schubert symphonies, amazingly, was the first full-length analysis in any language. Harold Truscott's book on the orchestral music of Franz Schmidt was the first to be written in English on that composer, nor had anyone written a book on Enescu in English before Toccata Press brought out Noel Malcolm's pioneering study of this great musician. Owen Toller's monograph on Pfitzner's opera Palestrina was likewise the first full-scale examination in English of this neglected masterpiece. Vol. 1 of Andrew Ashbee's examination of the life and music of John Jenkins was not only the first book on Jenkins but also the first on the viol fantasy; Vol. 2 is in preparation. Another of our numerous titles on British music, Ronald Stevenson: The Man and his Music is probably the largest book on any living composer. And our efforts on behalf of Stevenson continue with Comrades in Art, featuring his correspondence with Percy Grainger and complete writings on Grainger and his music. The most recent titles are Tully Potter's monumental biography of the violinist-composer Adolf Busch and Hans Keller's collected writings on Stravinsky, coupled with Milein Cosman's insightful drawings and prints of the composer.
Kitchen Open (Nibbles and Main Courses available: Monday to Friday 12 -3 pm then 6pm - 10.30pm Saturday & Sunday All day from 12 Extensive Wine List & Great Selection of Ales. Available for Parties Check back for weekly events!
Westminster Live have three state of the art studios and an outdoor position offering stunning views of House Of Parliament and London. We are happy to help meet any production requirement. From Live shoots to On Demand filming, from webcasts to viral campaigns, from crewing to editing. Contact us and we'll be happy to help [email protected]
One of the longest established and most influential photography clubs in the UK Founded in 1885, The Camera Club is one of the oldest and most distinguished photographic clubs in the world, and many notable figures in the history of photography have been members. The Camera Club owns its own London Clubhouse in Kennington, offering studio, darkroom and digital facilities to members, which many might otherwise find unavailable or unaffordable. The Camera Club promotes interest in all aspects of photography as an art form accessible to all, and welcomes members who enjoy photography at all experience levels, young and old, amateur and professional.
Scratch OFF aims to bring together creatives: writers, directors and performers to create a community where NEW work can be shared with a supportive audience and feedback given. WRITERS Please submit any work you would like to showcase to [email protected] Scratch OFF is open to all writing styles, whether it be a short scene extract from a full length play, a monologue, a few short sketches, drama, comedy, we love it all! Looking for pieces between 10-20 mins. You can rehearse and use your own actors if you prefer or hand the whole thing over to Scratch OFF who will cast and direct the piece for you! DIRECTORS If you would like to direct a short scene, either a new piece of writing you've already sourced or a piece submitted by one of our writers, please contact [email protected] Rehearsal space and time will be provided for you. ACTORS If you would like to take part in Scratch OFF by performing in one of the new pieces of writing, keep your eyes peeled on this page and CCP for casting updates.
Elements is a club night made for ravers by ravers. We want to bring you a fusion of the best of underground dance music including the genres Industek, Hard Dance, Hard Trance, Techno, Psy Trance and more. We run our nights in London UK
Corvi-Mora is proud to work with Abel Auer Brian Calvin Pierpaolo Campanini Anne Collier Andy Collins Rachel Feinstein Dee Ferris Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster Richard Hawkins Roger Hiorns Jim Isermann Colter Jacobsen Dorota Jurczak Aisha Khalid Armin Krämer David Lieske Eva Marisaldi Jason Meadows Monique Prieto Imran Qureshi Andrea Salvino Glenn Sorensen Tomoaki Suzuki Naoyuki Tsuji Lynette Yiadom-Boakye
Perched high at the top of The Millbank Tower in the heart of London. This sexy and spacious new watering hole will be a must visit addition to the Capitals social scene. THE LONDON SKY BAR is the proud winner of the Best New London Bar in the London Bar & Club Awards
Kitchen Open (Nibbles and Main Courses available: Monday to Friday 12 -3 pm then 6pm - 10.30pm Saturday & Sunday All day from 12 Extensive Wine List & Great Selection of Ales. Available for Parties Check back for weekly events!
Since its establishment in 1985, ANA has built a reputation as one of the UK's leading co-operative agencies, providing actors to all areas of the business.
Get in to the mysterious world of witches with your Wicked London tickets. Rated as one of the 20 longest running musicals, get your Wicked Tickets from us now and enjoy the musical at the Apollo Victoria theatre London.
Studio 180 is a converted Georgian terrace containing five unique artists studios. The basement of the house is a multi functional space which plays host to a number of creative events. These include live music, art exhibitions, dinner club and film nights. For more information on up and coming events and hiring the space, please contact Tom at [email protected]
Konnect the capital''s latest unrivalled, multi-facetted clubbing experience in central London and is set to become the aspirational platform for London clubbers. Party until sun rise and enjoy the expertly tuned Martin Audio sound system throughout two unique rooms, in this tailor-made clubbing experience. Konnect is the place where disco, tech house and deep house from world-renowned and upcoming DJs flows long into the night.
In the year 1911, the opulent Victoria Palace Theatre was designed by Frank Matcham as a music hall for Alfred Butt. Earlier, it was Butt who purchased the Royal Standard Music Hall. He demolished the Royal Standard Music Hall but retained the gold mosaic and white Sicilian marble pillars. They also retained the exterior faade, canopy and cupola and had a huge occupancy of 1550.
Opened in September 2012, St. James Theatre is a unique, award winning arts complex in central London. With a 312 seat main house presenting plays, musicals and revues, and a 120 capacity Studio in cabaret style offering over 250 shows a year, the St. James has established itself as the vibrant cultural hub of the rapidly developing Victoria area and a major player on the wider cultural scene. A theatre of choice for the best regional transfers, the perfect space for mid-scale musicals and musical revues, or the first stop for ambitious productions with designs on the West End, we stage shows that excite us, that marry great writing with visionary artists and that will appeal to theatregoers of all ages. A commercial enterprise without subsidy, we produce, co-produce and receive shows alike. In our first 18 months we have had two West End transfers (Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tell Me on a Sunday; Urinetown: The Musical), two Olivier Award nominations (Cinderella, Tell Me on a Sunday), six What's On Stage Award nominations and an Offie award nomination. Productions have been helmed by such renowned directors as, Sir Trevor Nunn, Max Stafford Clark, Sir Jonathan Miller, John Caird, Jamie Lloyd, David Grindley, Tamara Harvey and Blanche MacIntyre. The artistic programme is of course at the heart of establishing a new theatre, but so too is the audience experience and here the St. James excels. We try to deliver a balance of new and interesting work, plays and musicals that are both thought-provoking and entertaining. Enjoying the character and intimacy of a cabaret space, the versatility of a theatre, with the acoustics of a concert hall, the St. James Studio has also established itself. With a judiciously curated programme of cabaret, jazz, comedy, musicals, and theatre, often in the same week, the Studio is now widely, recognised as a champion of new musical writing, new cabaret, lunchtime theatre and political comedy. Finally, as a 21st century arts venue, the St. James incorporates TV production/broadcast facilities and multimedia capability. Coupled with the first class bar and catering facilities and in an atmosphere of designer comfort, the St. James is also the ideal environment for AGM's, conferences, book and product launches, showcases, workshops and whole range of corporate and creative interaction. The St. James is run by a team dedicated to making the theatre one of the best experiences in London. Please visit us soon and enjoy all that the St. James has to offer.
Delfina Foundation is an independent, non-profit foundation dedicated to facilitating artistic exchange and developing creative practice through residencies, partnerships and public programming.
People can find great dates when they visit the Maya London Escorts website. This is an agency focused on providing men with a host of classy women from all walks of life. These women are talented and beautiful. Visitors can look for women nearby or by specific traits.


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LIVE from The Sidekick Comic Cafe at The Toronto Comics Anthology's Sunday Social 7 featuring chats with contributor Marcia Iwasaki and Lead editor Steven Andrews.
LIVE from The Sidekick Comic Cafe at The Toronto Comics Anthology's Sunday Social 7 featuring chats with contributor Marcia Iwasaki and Lead editor Steven Andrews.
We close out our Motor City Extravaganza 2017 by diving deep into the trenches of Artist's Alley. Part 3 features conversations with Source Point Press's Ben Goldsmith and Keyla Valerio of The Seance Room, Kasey Pierce of Norah and Pieces Of Madness, and Gary Sobek. Dan Dougherty of Touching Evil and Beardo, The El Arto crew with John Marroquin, Aman Aman, Jack Fragg and Erick Gutierrez. Fellow podcasters Dave Patterson of Dave's Nerd Compendium and Heather Miles of the Pod Bros. network. Comic's 'n More owner and podcast host Chris Brown and to finish us off a little bit of the dirkalicious one, Dirk Manning of The Tales of Mr. Rhee and NightmareWorld.
The Jedi Ras is joined by Marvel/IDW artist Jay P. Fosgitt to discuss Neil Gaiman's American Gods.
In memorium to our friend and former co-host, Sean Peter Fagan a.k.a @potatowast3.
This episode was recorded LIVE from the Podcast Detroit booth at Motor City Comic Con '17 and features fellow podcasts IT in the D, Top Rope Review and The Ninja Starship w/ Jimmy McKnight.
Thus begins The Weapon's coverage of Motor City Comic Con 2017! In this part one, The Jedi Ras is joined by Drunk On Comics host Tony McKay for a chat with the headmaster of Source Point Press Publishing, Travis McIntire and artist Rob Hogan, followed by a talk with Stan Konopka, the writer of SPP's latest hit, The Rejected.
The Jedi Ras embarks on a journey across the 905 to visit three local shops for Free Comic Book Day. First up is Altered States Comics in Clarkson Village and a chat with Stephany Lein and Craig Ferguson, followed by a jaunt over to Comic Connection Oakville for a talk with the mighty uncooth one, Mike Rooth. The journey comes to a close at Gotham Central Comics and Collectables with conversations featuring The Heroes of The World, Aaron Broverman, Paul Miranda, Gibson Quarter and Jason Fabok! And all in under 12 parsecs!
Support your LCS's! Support brick and mortar!
Writer Sam Noir sits in to regale us with tales of his adventure at this years' Celebration and Run For The Dark Side. We also dive deep in to Legends, The Last Jedi, Rebels and much much more. This episode was recorded at Altered States Comics in Clarkson, On.
May the Fourth be with you!
This week's guest is writer Stan Konopka. We discuss his new graphic novel The Rejected coming soon from Source Point Press and premiering at Motor City Comic Con and his role as the comics coordinator for The Great Philadelphia Comic Con.
A chat with Marvel, DC. Lucasfilm and Hasbro artist Ken Lashley LIVE from The Great Philadelphia Comic Con 2017.

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text: I heard from on radio that the weather will be a lot nicer today. I was really excited to hear that and so I started making my plans for the day. When the weather is nice, I usually take my daughter to the park and have a picnic. She told me last night that she misses having picnics in the park and today would be a perfect for that. I will not tell her that we're having a picnic because it will be a surprise.


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Accession Number : AD0702939
Title : A STUDY OF AMERICAN AND KOREAN ATTITUDES AND VALUES THROUGH ASSOCIATIVE GROUP ANALYSIS.
Descriptive Note : Technical rept.,
Corporate Author : AMERICAN UNIV WASHINGTON D C CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN SOCIAL SYSTEMS
Personal Author(s) : Szalay,Lorand B. ; Lysne,Dale A. ; Brent,Jack E.
Report Date : MAR 1970
Pagination or Media Count : 107
Abstract : Cultural attitudes and values are a widely acknowledged category of psychological variables with special relevance to intercultural communication, interaction, and training tasks. Associative group analysis (AGA) is an inferential, indirect approach using free verbal associations for assessing cultural meanings. It is apparently little affected by the common disadvantages of direct questioning. The report establishes the high validity of AGA for assessing group attitudes, based on Korean and American cultural groups. It outlines a new approach to value analysis using AGA, and presents data on articulate U. S.-Korean differences in certain selected areas of cultural value orientation. (Author)
Descriptors : (*ATTITUDES(PSYCHOLOGY), CULTURE), (*GROUP DYNAMICS, STATISTICAL ANALYSIS), SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, SOCIAL COMMUNICATION, CORRELATION TECHNIQUES, WORD ASSOCIATION, PERFORMANCE(HUMAN), REACTION(PSYCHOLOGY), STUDENTS, UNITED STATES, SOUTH KOREA, COLOMBIA
Subject Categories : Psychology
Distribution Statement : APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE


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Francis Duggan
We Give Them Our Trust - Poem by Francis Duggan
We want to believe from them what we do hear
We give them our trust they repay us in fear
Their mistrust of others is a source of hate
A World of fear they have helped to create
In a World where millions of people of hunger are dying
And starving young children of hunger pains crying
The power greedy tell us who to trust and who to despise
And by their very words to mistrust they give rise
For to cling to power they give rise to the us against they
And from peace amongst people we are now further away
Than at any time in the history of Humankind
The one eyed one rules in the Land of the blind
We want to believe from them what we do hear
We give them our trust and they repay us in fear.
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Hey, gidday mates! I'm coming to you live from sunny Monterey, California, but the photos you're seeing were shot last month in sunny Gulf Shores, Alabama. But since I'm out here in Cali with Jenny's parents, it seemed appropriate to publish the second set of photos I shot with her dad, aka my future Father in-law, aka Mr Tom Albright.Click to Continue!
#2907 Meet My Father In-Law
Hey, gidday mates! I know that mothers-in-law get all the attention*, but as anyone who's ever attempted to win a young lady's heart can attest, the relationship between a dude and his potential father in-law can be far more tenuous. I'd met Jenny's dad all of two times before I asked for his consent, and I don't know who the conversation was scarier for — me or him. Luckily we got through it with some nervous laughter and a lot of intense staring at meat on the barbecue, and now it's plain sailing. So with that in mind, you're going to read the next sentence as me trying to kiss up to Mr Tom Albright, but the first time I met him I thought to myself, "That man looks like the kind of guy who'd play an American president or a CIA general in an international espionage movie."Click to Continue!
#2821 Old Dog/New Tricks
Hey, gidday mates. I hope you like these photos, because I shot them with Bobby Hicks in the freezing rain on Tuesday, was in bed with the flu that same night, and am still in bed as I type. That's two times that I've been seriously sick over the past two weeks, so either I'm having a particularly unlucky run, or my constitution is weakening in my old age. Anyway, you see the turtleneck I'm rocking underneath the plaid shirt? That's a style move I stole from Leandra Medine over at Man Repeller. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? Even a sick old dog like me.Click to Continue!
#2818 The Stewart House
Hey, gidday mates! I love living in New York, and I do believe that attending the international fashion weeks is a privilege, not a chore, but after a solid month of shows in Milan, Paris and New York (men's and women's), not to mention freezing temperatures, snow, and an internal voice — heady with fashion week-induced insecurity — that tells me all sorts of unhelpful things, it was high-time to get out of the city for a quick breather with my other half.Click to Continue!
#2780 Winter's First Kiss
Hey, gidday mates! It finally got cold enough to wear shearling over the weekend, so Jenny and I shot our new Coach jackets with our mate Kat Irlin (aka @kat_in_nyc), and something terrible happened. Kat asked us what we were up to for the rest of the day, we BREATHLESSLY announced that we were going to see Star Wars, and Kat, who has never seen a Star Wars movie in her life, casually dropped the biggest spoiler of the entire film. I won't tell you what you said just in case you haven't seen it yet, but it was bad — I'm not sure I'll ever be able to forgive her. Lucky for her, she takes a good photo, so our working relationship remains intact. (For the record, Star Wars exceeded all my expectations. SO GOOD.)Click to Continue!


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Thank you SO MUCH for your patience with me – today and all the other days you have blessed me with… it's been a couple of rough weeks. You keep insisting…
That I forgive.
That I love.
That I allow you to fight my battles for me.
You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you.
2 Chronicles 20:17
I've kicked and screamed. I've wept and squirmed. But I also kept showing up. I wrestled until I got the blessing BECAUSE I know you are faithful. And today I saw some fruit. Today I had some peace. Today I felt your strength and your presence.
Can you imagine me if you didn't keep insisting I grow??
That my character remain a work in progress. What a frightful thought – to be stuck in spiritual adolescence.
Take this picture for instance – a terribly awkward what in the world was I thinking 12yo picture – I PRAISE you that's not me today!
I am who I am today because of your faithfulness and nothing else. Oh how I love you Lord.
Me <3


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So a bit over a week ago, I turned 27. I decided to compile a list of 27 reasons why getting older is kind of awesome, but then I got distracted with simultaneous birthday celebrations and celebrations for my boyfriend, who passed his nurse licensing exam.
It's been a very exciting time for both of us.
Despite a lot of brainstorming, I couldn't actually come up with 27 reasons why I'm glad to be on the so-called "wrong" side of 25. It's not that I couldn't come up with 27 if I REALLY tried–it's just that I have other things to do that are more important. . (Please see # 10 if you have an issue with that.)
Also, a lot of these reasons are all-encompassing, Big Picture-type reasons, and lots of smaller reasons would fit into each category.
I hope you'll enjoy my reasoning here. And if you don't, it's no skin off my nose. Now if you'll excuse me, I have mature 27-year-old things to do…
1. Mo' Age = Mo' Wisdom
This is kind of a no-brainer, sure, but it's also totally true. The older I get, the more I feel I have the knowledge I need to tackle life in general. Or just find my way around the city. Or answer difficult emails in a concise and professional manner. Or write silly blog posts about ageing.
2. Better sense of self
I've had 27 years to get to know myself. I have a better sense of what I like and dislike, what I'm truly capable of, and what I struggle with. And I've also had the time to go on adventures and push myself to the limit. (Like that time I moved to Costa Rica on a whim?)
I feel like a complete person, even if I'm still learning and growing. I feel like I know a lot more about who I am these days, and that alone makes getting older worth it.
3. More boundaries
Dealing with people is so super hard, and it never, ever gets completely easy because there's always at least one fuckhead traipsing around and tossing piles of poop into your plans.
This is why boundaries are important. Knowing when and how to say "No" to someone, be it a coworker, friend, or family member is one of the most necessary skills you could ever want.
Boundaries require time and energy and cultivation. It's so hard to know when to:
- End a friendship
- Hunt for a new job
- Call your lover out on their bad behavior
- Impress upon family members that you are not at their every beck and call
- Or simple speak up and say how you're really feeling
The more you practice, the better you'll get. I'm still working hard to figure this stuff out, but I have a much better handle on it than I did when I was an eager-to-please 20 year old.
4. Less drama
This one goes hand-in-hand with Boundaries. Here's the thing: some people LOVE drama and want a dramatic life filled with passion and intrigue.
Good for you, if that makes you happy. Want to know what makes me happy? The stability and non-drama that comes with having a rock-solid relationship with my boyfriend, knowing that my friends won't ditch me when I'm out, and that I haven't screwed anyone over so seriously that I'll wind up in some kind of bar fight.
I have very little patience for people who instigate drama because they're bored. Keep that shit out of my life, man.
5. A few good stories…
Just because I'm no longer interested in drama doesn't mean my past didn't have a fair share of it. I've been on stupid adventures and made bad decisions (Jager Bombs!) and generally behaved like an idiot.
And because of my past idiocy, I have a nice little arsenal of awesome stories to share at parties.
Like that time I killed on of the world's most poisonous spiders? Right here. Or the time I almost joined a yoga cult? Also here. Or that time everyone at my college dorm ate…interesting brownies? Lol, I'm not writing that one down for the Internet. Ask me in person sometime.
But seriously. I've had 27 years to cultivate some awesome tales. And I'm always looking forward to more.
6. Acquired tastes have mostly been acquired
Coffee, beer, mashed potatoes. Some things in life need to be tried repeatedly before you can really enjoy them. Now that I've spent several years drinking coffee, I can tell between a quality cup of Joe and one that's been burned to shit. I've graduated from treat-like frappeccinos to lattes and iced coffees. My tastes have become more refined.
At 27, I can tell you the difference between an IPA and a double IPA; a milk stout and a porter. I have different beer preferences depending on the weather (and the day of the week). This is a way big improvement on just drinking whatever's in the keg. No more Keystone for me, baby!
Also, I hated mashed potatoes for like 20 years, and then one day I up and tried them again and they are FREAKING DELICIOUS and I'm not wasting another minute of my life not eating mashed potatoes.
Whew. Glad I could get that one off my chest.
7. No more acne
Everyone's skin is different, and I know that Adult Acne is a real thing. Fortunately for me though, I think the majority of my acne-ridden days are now behind me.
For someone who had acne from around 13 to 23, this is kind of a huge deal. It might be my favorite reason for getting older.
YAY ageing!
8. Pick your battles wisely
This one is important but easy to overlook. It's about knowing when something is worth the fight, and knowing when to back down.
People do dumb stuff every day. I certainly do. But it's up to me (as the mature, 27-year-old adult) to choose what stuff to get ruffled up about, and what to let roll off my back.
Things that aren't worth fighting over:
- Spilled milk
- Messed up food orders (I'm not saying don't send it back, just don't yell and be a dick about it. Waitstaff are people too)
- Rude people brushing past you/bumping into you
- When someone is running late to something vaguely unimportant (like social plans, but not big ones, like a Wedding)
- I don't even have enough room here to list all the little things. Just stop and think before you throw a fit, people!
Also, don't forget to HALT. (Are you Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired? HALT.) In other words, look for the problem in yourself before you look for it in others. Then pick your battles wisely.
9. Skills and experience at work
It's weird to think I've been a part of the professional world for 5 whole years now. I've held a number of jobs since I graduated college, and I've been diligently stacking up experience. I can go about my life and say things like "I have 4 years of blogging experience" and impress the pants off of people.
That's pretty damn awesome.
10. Give way less fucks about pretty much everything
Oh man. I know I just said "No More Acne" was my favorite thing about getting older, but I'm changing my mind. Giving NO FUCKS (or Less Fucks) is my absolute FAVORITE THING about ageing.
Everyone told me I would care less about the little things as I got older, but I was the kind of girl who'd always worn her heart on her sleeve and I didn't believe them. But now I know that it's true.
Things that would have broken my heart as a teenager (being snubbed by mean people, being gossiped about, not being liked) don't hurt me nearly as much anymore. It's AWESOME.
I'm not saying I'm impervious to pain–definitely not. But I expend my emotional energy in a highly selective manner now. Also, I'm not afraid to be myself, be honest about what I like and don't like, and speak my mind.
And if you don't like that, go fuck yourself. :-)
11. Shorter beauty routine
It only took 27 years, but I have a well-tested cache of go-to beauty products and a daily routine that's quick and painless. I can put on my face and be out the door in less than 10 minutes. Fancy that!
12. Better sense of style
Much like #11, this is the sort of thing that comes with age. It's less about being stylish for the sake of trendyness, and more about knowing how to dress my body. Also important: knowing what I like to wear and what's comfortable vs. things I can't stand (ie. super high heels, skin-tight jean, cap sleeves, underwear that sticks in your butt crack, etc.)
13. Party smarter
Or just less often? Or more efficiently? Here's the thing: the older I get, the less booze it takes to get me drunk. In addition to the lower tolerance, I also I have a better appreciation for more delicious (ie. higher % alcohol) beer. So I can be drunk after 2 beers, and in bed after 3. Maybe that's boring, but I give 0 fucks what you think (as per item #10), so yay for me.
Also, I've had the time to sample ALL THE BOOZE, so I know what I like (Gin, Beer), what I can't stand (Whiskey), and what drinks bring out the worst in everyone (Jager Bombs).
14. Know how best to be productive
I write better in the mornings. I know this about myself now. If I want to do chores, write blog posts, go shopping, or accomplish things that need accomplishing, it's best if I do them between the hours of 8am and 1pm.
Once I eat the lunch, the game changes and I become a zonked out zombie until I have afternoon coffee or take a brisk walk. But still, in the mornings, I am super-powered.
That's why, even though I started writing this post during the nighttime, it took a morning writing session for me to button it up and post it properly.
Sorry, nighttime people! I'll do my best to tip-toe around while I get things done, so you can get your beauty sleep.
15. Know your flaws
I'm stubborn, sloppy, and lazy. Without my boyfriend to shame me into being a functional human, I'd go a long time without doing dishes OR laundry. This is something I struggle with on a daily basis, and something I'm trying really hard to change.
It's important to be aware of your shortcomings. It helps you become a better person, as well as know when to apologize when you fail REALLY HARD at something.
16. Know what you want and value in your friends
Once you leave organized learning institutions, making friends is so much harder and requires significantly more planning. Oh, how I long for the days of "Oh, you live in my dorm? Cool, let's go shopping together!", but alas, those days are behind me.
However, now that it is no longer super convenient to make friends, you can remove Friends of Convenience from your life. What is a Friend of Convenience, you ask? It's exactly what it sounds like: someone you are friends with because it's easy–not because you like them as a person.
Friends of Convenience are often created by spatial parameters, such as living in the same dorm, apartment complex, or neighborhood. Sometimes these situations can blossom into real, awesome friendships. Sometimes they just weigh you down until you have to reinforce boundaries (#3) or boot them out because you've grown tired of their drama (#4).
On the other hand, now that you're older, you probably have a better idea of the things you value in a friend. I know my reasons for choosing friends are the following:
- This person is fun to hang out with and doesn't make make me feel bad about myself
- This person has my best interests at heart
- This person is loyal
- I see something in this person that is awesome and I would like to cultivate that thing in myself
- This person is kind
- This person makes me laugh
- This person is intelligent
Those are my criteria for friendships now, and right now the people I spend the most time with meet all of those needs. It's made my social life significantly better.
17. Know what you need and want in a relationship
There's a good chance that by the time you're in your late twenties, you've either dated a lot of people or you've dated a few people for long stretches of time. No matter which path you chose, you probably learned a lot about what you want in a romantic partner (or if you even WANT a romantic partner at all).
In Javi, I've found a person that meets all of my emotional and romantic needs. It took a long time to figure out what the needs actually were (such as: someone who calls me out when I leave my clean laundry in the bin for weeks instead of putting it away in the closet…), but eventually you figure out what you're looking for.
- Someone to make you a better version of yourself
- Someone to take care of you when you're upset
- Someone who cooks really REALLY good burgers
- Someone who pushes you to be better
- Someone who makes you feel beautiful
- Someone you love with all of your being
It's amazing how much knowledge comes with a few extra years. I feel like I learned more in the 7 years since I turned 20 than in all 20 of the years that came before it. (That's probably a gross exaggeration, but you get what I mean, right?)
Anyhoo, I'm glad to be 27. It's my lucky number and I hope it turns out to be a lucky year.
Here's to ageing gracefully and reinforcing boundaries, lovely readers!


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* Sees Q2 EPS $0.10-$0.12 vs est $0.08
* Q2 sales up 8 pct to $310 mln vs est $310.2 mln
* Comp sales up 11.2 pct
* Shares jump 14 pct (Recasts; adds analyst comment, updates stock activity)
BANGALORE, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Pier 1 Imports (PIR.N) forecast its second-quarter earnings would beat estimates as it protected margins by offering fewer promotions. Sales for the quarter rose as the firm's colorful, funky furniture attracted shoppers.
Home goods retailers have been helped by a rebound in consumer spending after a hiatus when a weak U.S. housing market dented demand for home furnishings.
Last month, bigger rival Williams-Sonoma Inc (WSM.N) beat second-quarter earnings and raised its forecast for the third quarter. [ID:nN19243354]
Pier 1, which said earlier it would not hold its 'annual sale', which is usually during the second quarter, has benefited from reduced clearance activity, Raymond James analyst Budd Bugatch wrote in a client note.
Retailers often take to discounts and "sales" to shift excess stock and boost sales, but this often hits margins. Less merchandise reduces the need to discount, and guards margins ... and profit.
Same-store sales at Pier 1 rose 11.2 percent for the second quarter compared with a fall of 7.6 percent last year.
"We continue to see strengths in all parts of the country and in all merchandise categories -- with improvements in traffic, conversion and ticket," Chief Executive Alex Smith said in a statement.
Merchandise margins for the second quarter are expected to be about 58 percent of sales, said the company, whose rivals include, Bed Bath & Beyond Inc (BBBY.O) and Williams-Sonoma.
For the second quarter ended Aug. 28, Pier 1 expects to earn 10-12 cents a share, above analysts' estimate of 8 cents, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
Sales in the quarter rose 8 percent to $310 million, in line with analyst estimates.
Shares of the Fort Worth, Texas-based company, which have dropped by a third since a 2010 high in April, rose 14 percent to $7.48 Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange. (Reporting by NR Sethuraman and Vidya Lakshmi in Bangalore; Editing by Aradhana Aravindan)


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Over 100 people gather at Olson Lake near Raymond to dedicate a cairn in Adam Hoekstra's memory on Saturday, May 7, 2011.
Ron Adams has worked as a photographer for the West Central Tribune since 1994 - he also shoots video for the Tribune webpage. Ron is a local artist who draws and paints realistic portraits and scenes. He loves music of all types but especially rock and blues.


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NATCHEZ — Construction crews are currently working to stabilize the ground at the Roth Hill casino site in preparation for the construction of a second Natchez casino, which is scheduled to be complete next October.
The Natchez Democrat reports the site's construction crew worked yesterday to drill pilings 70 feet into the ground to stabilize the soil where the Premier Gaming Group casino's 307-space parking garage will be located.
Colin Uter, owner of Blade Construction and the project's general contractor, said the crew had completed 185 of the 232 total piles yesterday afternoon. He said the crew should be finished with the piling work tomorrow.


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The ozone layer that shields life from the sun's cancer-causing ultraviolet rays is showing its first sign of thickening after years of dangerous depletion, a U.N. study said on Wednesday.
Experts said it showed the success of a 1987 ban on man-made gases that damage the fragile high-altitude screen, an achievement that would help prevent millions of cases of skin cancer and other conditions.
The ozone hole that appears annually over Antarctica has also stopped growing bigger every year, though it will be about a decade before it starts shrinking, said the report co-produced by the World Meteorological Organization and the U.N. Environment Programme.
"International action on the ozone layer is a major environmental success story ... This should encourage us to display the same level of urgency and unity to tackle the even greater challenge of tackling climate change," said WMO Secretary-General Michel Jarraud.
Past studies have suggested the ozone layer has stopped getting worse.
"Now for the first time in this report we say that we see indications of a small increase in total ozone. That means recovery of the ozone layer in terms of total ozone has just started," said WMO senior scientific officer Geir Braathen.
The 1987 Montreal Protocol that banned or phased out ozone depleting chemicals, including chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) once widely used in refrigerators and spray cans, would prevent 2 million cases of skin cancer annually by 2030 according to UNEP.
The agreement would also help avert damage to wildlife, agriculture, human eyes and immune systems, the agency added.
Climate impact
The ozone layer was expected to recover towards its 1980 level by mid-century, or slightly later for Antarctica, where it gets dangerously thin every year between mid-August and November or December.
"The development you saw during the 1990s that the ozone hole got bigger from year to year - that development has stopped, so it has levelled off," said Braathen.
"We think in about 2025 or thereabouts we'll be able to say with certainty that the ozone hole is getting smaller," he added.
Progress could be sped up by as much as 11 years if existing stocks of ozone-depleting substances - many of them stored up in old fridges and fire-extinguishers - were destroyed.
The largest ozone hole on record was about 30 million square km in 2006. The hole now covers about 20 million square km - big enough for the moon to pass through - but may not have peaked this season.
The size of the hole varies from year to year, partly due to temperature in the upper atmosphere.
The reduction of ozone-damaging chemicals would also help the environment, the report said, as many of the substances were also greenhouses gases blamed for global warming.
But the rising levels of other greenhouses gases in the atmosphere had "the potential to undermine these gains," said the report.
One of the ozone-depleting substances that was supposed to have been phased out - carbon tetrachloride, a solvent - was still being released into the atmosphere suggesting, the report said, illicit production and usage over the past decade.
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Technology and Disability « back to Projects
This initiative, hosted by the Center for Technology and Disability Studies, focuses on technology and disability in the developing world. Collaborating organizations include Change, Technology & Social Change (TASCHA), and Center for Technology and Disability Studies at the University of Washington, Seattle with funding and support from AccessComputing and Disability Studies.
While there has been significant work on technology and disability in recent decades, the overwhelming majority of research and practice has been conducted in wealthy countries with good public infrastructure such as North America, East Asia, and Western Europe. Less attention has been paid to designing, producing and implementing appropriate and affordable technologies for people with disabilities in developing countries. Following the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the expansion of access to education, employment, health and social opportunities is becoming more of a priority in the developing world. This initiative brings together academics and practitioners to improve and increase availability of technologies for people with disabilities in the developing world.
Please visit the welcome page and join the mailing list for further details.
- Becky Matter (CTDS)
- Joyojeet Pal (iSchool)
- First Workshop on Technology and Disability in the Developing World – October 2009
- Second Workshop on Technology and Disability in the Developing World (Details) – June 2010
- Call for Papers: Journal of Information Technology for Development
- Technology for employability in Latin America: Research with at-risk youth & people with disabilities
International Agencies and Policy Bodies
- UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs
- ITU Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability
Academic Institutions
- University of Leeds, Center for Disability Studies
- University of Wisconsin, Madison, Disability Studies
- University of Washington, Disability Studies
- University of Toledo, Disability Studies
- The University of Maine, The Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies
- The University of Illinois, Department of Disability and Human Development
- Syracuse University, The Center on Human Policy, Law, and Disability Studies
- York University, Program in Critical Disability Studies
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1998 Ford Contour - Consumer Review
Build Quality
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Build Quality
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My Contour
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Vehicle1998 Ford Contour SE 4dr Sedan
ReviewWhen I purchased this car a year ago, it looked to be in good shape, and it was. I took it home, had the front bumper and fenders repainted because of multiple highway chips in the paint. Then Iwashed and waxed it, making it shine like new, and it really does look great. I replaced the starter and a fuel solenoid, and now my Contour runs excellent. The gas mileage is outstanding, which is perfect for a low-income high school student, like myself. It's very reliable, but being a 6 year old car, you're bound to have a few things to fix. I've put about a total of $300 in replacement parts into this car, most parts being quite expensive. This car has done nothing but good for me this past year.
Best FeaturesWhen I started looking for cars, I wanted mine to be a stick.I found one with a V6 and manual transmission and knew I had to buy it. It's got to be my favorite feature of the car. But I love music too, so I installed a great CD player that has increased the quality of my sound system.
Worst FeaturesBeing an economy car, there's not much you can ask for except improvement in horsepower, interior luxury, and more advanced technology throughout the car. Other than that, I love my Contour!
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Clearer Thinking on Corporations and Federal Regulations
In a thoughtful recent debate over reforming the federal court system, students on both sides struggled to address how best to protect people from and "punish" large corporations.
The negative explained that without the current system of class action lawsuits, people would have only federal regulatory agencies to protect them from abuse by large corporations.
To some extent, there are good reasons to suspect the motives and agendas of federal regulatory agencies. Since the 1960s economists have documented various shortcomings of federal agencies, including the problem of "regulatory capture." Over time, federal agencies tend to be "captured" by the industries they are supposed to regulate.
This Concise Encyclopedia of Economics post on George Stigler explains:
Stigler was not content to examine the effects of regulation. He wanted to understand its causes. Did governments regulate industries, as many had believed, to reduce the harmful effects of monopoly? Stigler did not think so. In a seminal 1971 article, "The Theory of Economic Regulation," he presented and gave evidence for his "capture theory." Stigler argued that governments do not end up creating monopoly in industries by accident. Rather, he wrote, they regulate at the behest of producers who "capture" the regulatory agency and use regulation to prevent competition. Probably more important than the evidence itself was the fact that Stigler made this viewpoint respectable in the economics profession. It has now become the mainstream view.
Here is a segment from The Commanding Heights PBS documentary on University of Chicago economists, and their research on markets and regulations (this is more background on the "Chicago School" of economics). 1.11 – Chicago School (Commanding Heights Sample).
The Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) was a regulatory agency in the United States created by the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887. The agency's original purpose was to regulate railroads (and later trucking) to ensure fair rates, to eliminate rate discrimination, and to regulate other aspects of common carriers, including interstate bus lines and telephone companies.
When businesses feed at the federal trough, they threaten public support for business and free markets.


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Catholic Mass Readings for Monday, December 3rd, 2012
First Reading Is 2:1-5 This is what Isaiah, son of Amoz, saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. In days to come, The mountain of the LORD's house shall be established as the highest mountain and raised above the hills. All nations shall stream toward it; many peoples shall come and say: "Come, let us climb the LORD's mountain, to the house of the God of Jacob, That he may instruct us in his ways, and we may walk in his paths." For from Zion shall go forth instruction, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem
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Kenneth's paintings reflect his interests in the philosophies of The Western Enlightenment and how they relate to the modern world. He expresses an uneasy relationship with modernity through the bold juxtaposition of classical period landscape and stark contemporary architecture
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Unravel Trailer (2012)
10 July 2012 14 mins
Unravel follows the Western worlds least wanted clothes, on a journey across Northern India, from sea to industrial interior. They get sent to Panipat, a sleepy town and the only place in the world that wants them, recycling them back into yarn. Reshma is a bright, inquisitive woman working in a textile recycling factory in small time India, who dreams of travelling the vast distances the clothes she handles have. While Reshma shows us how these garments get transformed, she and other women workers reflect on these clothes. Despite limited exposure to western culture, they construct a picture of how the West is, using both their imagination and the rumours that travel with the cast-offs.
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How to Book a Mover
If you are looking for storage units in Dade County, MoversCorp has just what you need. We offer secure and affordable storage facilities with a hassle-free approach. Our purpose is to help our customers to find flexible storage solutions at competitive prices.Are you intending to rent a storage unit to store your personal and business goods? Then look no-further than our great selection of local storage facilities in Dade County.
We offer wide range of units from climate controlled to outdoor. Browse through our storage locations to find a facility that is convenient and best for your items.
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Unfortunately renting a moving truck is not as easy as it sounds. Besides the truck fees, there are additional fees that you need to consider before renting a truck.
How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Truck
There are many ways to cut the final cost of relocation to fit your budget. Follow this guide to find out how to move on a low budget and cut down on additional expenses.
How to Move on Low Budget
Saving money during your relocation is actually very easy, as long as you are organized and ready for the movers or helpers. You might be amazed at how the small changes can make a big impact in the long run.
How to Reduce Moving Expenses
If you're a single mother, you already know that both raising kids and planning a move is not an easy job. This guide will help you to organize the practicalities before a move.
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|Reviews for The Sovereign Sword
| S.J.Crona chapter 1 . 3/11/2014
How dare you kill off Peleus already!? I was in love! And then you killed him! God, hewas hilarious! And then . . . darkness encompasses him . . . Why?!
On another note, I absolutely LOVE this story. Probably one of the best I've read online anywhere. I can see a lot of time and preparation has gone into weaving this tale. I am only one chapter (prologue) in, but I am already completely submersed. Great job!
Perhaps part of the reason I loved Peleus so much as I read was because he reminded me somewhat of my character Nivren, who is also a black-haired prince. Lord! If I killed him off as you did here, I would cry!
There were a few minor grammar mistakes, such as an occasional omitted word, bit otherwise, it was grammatically sound and pleasing to read. Again, I congratulate you, my friend :)
| nightfuries chapter 2 . 1/24/2014
I know I reviewed the first chapter for this story AGES ago, and I'm really sorry I didn't continue sooner! Especially after reading this chapter, it was absolutely fantastic. Not as action-packed as the prologue, perhaps, but still, an awesome chapter.
Just two nit-picky things I saw:
"Split-eye peered at him with ebon eyes..." You mean "ebony"?
"She's concerned about her father.""Now why's that?" I think these were meant to be two separate paragraphs
Anyways, I loved this chapter. It was really cool how it was a relatively ordinary span of time for the characters (besides the dream and the end of the chapter), yet it was so interesting even learning about their normal lives. Of course, I can't imagine those will continue much longer with the arrival of these ships :)
| Guest chapter 11 . 11/4/2013
why does he want to free freya so much he only knowed here for a couple of days, it is kinda weak
| KnightX chapter 6 . 10/14/2013
I know this is suppose to be dramatic and fantasy based, but with mature themes, i just can't find myself enjoying it, let alone taking it seriously. The charaters don't act the way you would expect (for example, when pelegrin met with freya again about vahn, the first thing he should have done is ask her about vahn), the main charcter is entire unrelatable and i find myself hating him, some of the actions that are taken make no sense. In the end, the story is well written, but elements of it are sloppy and i can't seem to enjoy it.
I really tried liking it, I really did, but i can't.
| F.D. Charles chapter 10 . 8/18/2013
I kinda like Gorgis for his interesting character :)
| F.D. Charles chapter 9 . 8/18/2013
Wow, like i really feel sorry for the smuggler :(
| Vladvonbounce chapter 1 . 7/30/2013
A nice, dramatic opening chapter! You give a lot of information and that makes the chapter go on for a bit too long. I would consider cutting maybe a bit of the middle out. You have created a clear backdrop for your story. The world of Eos feels very alive and realistic. I really like the character of Peleus, the way there are two sides of him, a lot of anger and fury but then to his wife he is really sweet and loving. I found the ending a little bit odd in that while the fight was still going on Peleus and Beor start having a conversation about baby names. I think Beor or Peleus need to kill off the last of the attackers and then they can have this conversation. Also these ruffians must really want this man dead to attack him while his wife is giving birth a few feet away. Overall though I found it exciting and engaging.
"Peleus thought aloud" Should be out loud
| F.D. Charles chapter 5 . 7/11/2013
The last part of this chapter was greatly written, but it kind of broke my heart :(
| F.D. Charles chapter 1 . 7/10/2013
Awesome prologue :D!
| Gigaremo chapter 4 . 7/8/2013
Eeeh... I'm very undecided as to whether to trust Freya or not. On the one hand, her conversation with Pell makes her seem very kind and honest... on the other hand, well, we're kind of seeing her through Pell's rose-tinted spectacles. She could very well be manipulating him, and Pell's dream only makes me think that more. She said she'd see him in her dreams; maybe she's dreamed of him being this "chosen one" or whatever before, hence why she's using him. Bleh, I dunno though.
The scene with Ephraim seems like it's something to be remembered later; obviously this Wicked Witch of the West will come into play later.
I really like the fact that it's Vahn, rather than Pellegrin, who is fulfilling the classic hero archetype at the moment. It's a really nice twist on the classic story.
The festival scene is written really well, it makes this village seem like a really nice place. This will make it even more upsetting when Pell and the narrative inevitably have to leave it behind.
The pig jousting was awesome as well; I loved how it was written so seriously, it just added to the hilarity of it.
But then the mood is dropped... ugh, poor Asvoria. These soldiers are hideous; they're not keeping to their oath at all. It's a shame Borris is probably STILL going to be too much of a wimp to stand up to them.
Vahn is officially the most badass character now. If he dies, I shall be VERY annoyed. I mean, I'm already annoyed because of Pellegrin. How could he just stand there?! I mean, I don't expect him to charge in and take on trained soldiers, but he could have run for help or something when Vahn was still fighting Gertrud... although, actually, Beor was gone as well, so that probably means he's off fighting other soldiers. UGH, if Beor dies as well as Vahn I give up. :I (not really, but y'know.)
My prediction for the next chapter is one of these two: Vahn dies and this sparks a full-blown battle between the villagers and the soldiers, OR Freya and/or Titus show up and order the soldiers to stop.
Anyway, really good chapter; best one yet. I eagerly await the next time I get the chance to sit down a read more of this story.
| Gigaremo chapter 3 . 7/6/2013
Bleeeh. Originally I wanted Ranolf to end up with Ardis, now I want her to be with Pellegrin... and she's actually with Vahn. :P Oh well.
Anyway, good chapter. I like the mystery with the golden-haired girl, she seems like she'll be an interesting character. The way she can command Titus around is intriguing; she must be a person of some great (probably religious) importance.
As for Titus himself, UGH. He and his cronies seem horrible; you've done a very good job of characterizing them this way. I'm a bit confused as to why they have so many names, though; are Var'din and Arundel supposed to be the same thing?
The other character I'm starting to dislike intensely is Borris. He assumes Pellegrin is pursuing his daughter based on no real evidence whatsoever, and torments him over his parentage. He reminds me very much of Sloan from Inheritance (see, here I go again) with his prejudice against the protagonist for no logical reason. As much as I don't want to see Titus and his goons massacre the townsfolk, if they'd just kill Borris for me I'd be very happy. :P
Mind you, then Ardis would be all upset, and I'm starting to like her a lot more after this chapter.
I could ramble a whole lot more, particularly about Beor's secrets, but I won't, because you've heard more than enough already.
Basically, good chapter. :)
| Gigaremo chapter 2 . 7/5/2013
I liked this chapter even more than the first, if anything. You do a really good job of painting a picture of this town and Pellegrin's life within it. I really liked the interactions between him and his friends, they were really believable. Banter and one-upmanship is genuinely how most boys interact, and you nailed it really well. Vahn seems like an interesting character, the way he's torn between his home life and becoming an accomplished swordsman. He actually has a lot more going on than Pellegrin at the moment; however I'm sure that won't last.
Beor still remains my favourite. He reminds me a lot of Burrich from the Farseer Trilogy with his blunt honesty and drinking habits, but genuinely caring nature. (Yes I am going to keep saying things remind me of other things because I'm a fantasy addict.)
I hope Ardis and Ranolf end up together, that'd be awesome. And... I hope Pellegrin doesn't actually have a thing for Vahn's mum because... bleh. That'd be a bit weird.
Anyway, overall a good chapter. Can't wait to see what these ships are all about.
| Gigaremo chapter 1 . 7/5/2013
Okay, well, you asked me to review, so I'm reviewing. But at 19 chapter and 115 reviews, it seems like you're doing fine without me. XD
First thing I will say is that this should probably be rated M, rather than T. There's a lot of language, gore, sexual references, etc. So, yeah, a rating change is probably in order.
As for the chapter itself, I really liked it. It's a very strong start; I really didn't know what to predict. You right fight scenes very well, which I know is very hard to do.
The whole thing reminded me of the A Song Of Ice And Fire series by George R.R Martin, which instantly made me very interested as those are the best damn books of all time as far as I'm concerned. The way you killed the prologue P.O.V character off was particularly reminiscent of his work. :P
As for the character himself, I'm sad to say I did not feel much for his death. It didn't really surprise me; he was drawing far too much attention to himself for his own good, what with his angry outbursts every time Selena was mentioned. He also wasn't very likable; very pompous, and almost seemed to relish in the fact that he had killed his wife's father.
Beor meanwhile, seems likable, an honest and loyal soldier, if a little rowdy. I assume he will play a role in the story as it shifts to follow Pellegrin, which I assume it will at some point.
All-in-all, really good stuff. I will definitely continue reading it when I get the chance, and bore you with my long-winded reviews. XD
- Gigaremo
| Jave Harron chapter 19 . 7/1/2013
Okay, nice to know you're back from your break. It's nice to see Ardis again, but Lorilyn drags the chapter down a bit. She seems more like Ms. Exposition than someone recalling too much. There's little description of her body language or facial expressions, despite lots of potential to do so given the intensity of what she is recalling.
| ghostleon chapter 19 . 6/29/2013
Fantastic, Superb, Amazing. This story is great and it gets better with every chapter. You have three tales all bounded together each unknown to the other even though their goals all appear to be the same. Ardis and Pellegrin both hunt for Vahn, Pellegrin and Vahn both are after the golden goddess in their own way, and Vahn is essentially the center of everything. What trials will the three protagonist face? That is for you to tell us.


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EU consults on low CO2 future, marine fuels
The European Commission's climate department is seeking stakeholder input for the development of its roadmap for a low-carbon economy by 2050. The roadmap is due for publication by next summer. The consultation ends on 8 December.
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May 18, 2011 – Texas Children's Hospital
Drs. Beth Carter, ZoAnn Dreyer and Donald "Will" Parsons of Texas Children's Hospital are among 24 finalists for Houston Business Journal's 2011 Health Care Heroes awards. Winners will be announced during a luncheon on Wednesday, May 18 at the Wortham Theater Grand Foyer.
Winners from 11 different categories will be announced following a keynote address from Dr. Richard Wainerdi, president of the Texas Medical Center. Houston Business Journal uses these awards to honor health care professionals who serve, innovate and save lives.
Both Carter and Dreyer are finalists in the "Best Doctor" category and Parsons is a finalist in the "Biomedical" category.
Dr. Beth Carter is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Texas Children's and an assistant professor of pediatrics – gastroenterology at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). She oversees the care of infants, children and teenagers with liver disease, some of whom may need a liver transplant. She helps bring patients and families through the diagnostic, treatment, listing for transplant and post-liver transplant care process. In addition, since July 2007, Carter has served as the director of Texas Children's Pediatric Intestinal Rehabilitation Clinic which provides comprehensive and multidisciplinary care to infants with "short bowel syndrome." The great majority of these patients are former premature infants that have either congenital or surgically-acquired short lengths of intestine and require long-term intravenous nutrition to maintain their growth.
Carter is dedicated to research, education and community volunteerism. Her research has been both lab-based (investigating the molecular causes of a condition called intestinal-failure associated cholestasis) and clinical-based (she serves as the co-investigator in an approved protocol for the delivery of a novel fish-oil based fat preparation to jaundice infants and children).
Dr. ZoAnn Dreyer is a pediatric oncologist, the medical director for Texas Children's Cancer Center's Long Term Survivor Program and an associate professor of pediatrics – hematology/oncology at BCM. In this role Dreyer coordinates the care of over 1,200 childhood cancer survivors by closely monitoring them for the delayed – and often unexpected – effects of their prior cancer therapy and optimizes their chances for long-term disease-free survival.
As an expert in acute lymphoid leukemia (ALL) in infants younger than one, Dreyer served as the principal investigator (PI) for an innovative, nationwide treatment protocol for these infants that resulted in dramatically improved survival rates. She is also currently the PI of a new pilot study using intensified asparaginase in patients with high risk ALL.
Dreyer has also played a pivotal role in Camp Periwinkle, a week-long summer camp that provides patients from the Cancer Center, and their siblings, the opportunity to experience the joy of summer camp in a safe and emotionally healing environment. This year will mark the 27th year of camp and Dreyer's 24th. In addition to being a counselor, she has served as the medical director for the past 18 years.
Dr. Donald "Will" Parsons is a physician-scientist at Texas Children's Cancer Center and an assistant professor of pediatrics – hematology/oncology at BCM working to revolutionize the care and treatment for children with cancer by sequencing the genetic structure of pediatric tumors. In concert with colleagues at BCM's Human Genome Sequencing Center, Parsons specializes and is dedicated to the genomic analysis of cancers with a focus on pediatric brain tumors and solid tumors. Utilizing sequencing technologies to identify genetic alterations that may serve as targets for novel diagnostics and therapeutics, his ultimate goal is to provide truly individualized clinical care for pediatric cancer patients.
Along with his colleagues, Parsons' analysis of medulloblastoma – the most common malignant brain tumor in children and the first pediatric cancer to be sequenced – has resulted in the discovery of numerous mutated genes and genetic pathways that contribute to cancer development. This provides an unprecedented view of the genetic landscape of human cancers and a critical foundation for the development of new cancer treatments. His research has demonstrated that each patient's cancer is truly unique. Parsons is now working to incorporate this information into the routine clinical care for children at Texas Children's Cancer Center, making each treatment as unique as the patient's cancer.
As an international leader in pediatric cancer research and treatment, Texas Children's Cancer Center is dedicated to providing novel therapies and family-centered care to children from infancy through young adulthood with cancer– from the most common to rare. The Texas Children's Cancer Center is a joint program of Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine and the pediatric program of BCM's NCI-designated Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center. Ranked 5th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, making the Center #1 outside the northeast United States as well as #1 in Texas, Texas Children's Cancer Center treats more childhood cancer and hematology patients than any other program in the U.S., with patients coming from 35 states and 26 countries around the world. Learn more at txch.org.
Texas Children's Hospital is committed to a community of healthy children by providing the finest pediatric patient care, education and research. Renowned worldwide for its expertise and breakthrough developments in clinical care and research, Texas Children's is nationally ranked in all ten subspecialties in U.S.News & World Report's list of America's Best Children's Hospitals. Texas Children's also operates the nation's largest primary pediatric care network, with more than 40 offices throughout the greater Houston community. Texas Children's has embarked on a $1.5 billion expansion, Vision 2010, which includes the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute; the Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births and Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston. For more information on Texas Children's Hospital, go to www.texaschildrens.org. Get the latest news from Texas Children's Hospital by visiting the online newsroom and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/texaschildrens.


text: On Don, 2003-03-20 at 21:02, Vincent Strubel wrote: > On Thursday 20 March 2003 18:11, you wrote: > > > > a gentoo (nobody's perfect...) and running xfree-4.3.0 and gentoo's > > > xfree-drm (should be same source as debian drm-trunk-modules). > > > > I hope not. It would be foolish of Gentoo to use bleeding edge CVS > > snapshots. > > You're right, I may have spoken too quickly. The current "testing" (as of > gentoo) ebuild uses a source archive from the developper's website: > http://cvs.gentoo.org/~gerk/distfiles/drm-trunk.tar.gz > But it is the same (according to cmp) as what I get after running dpkg-deb -x > on your drm-trunk-module-src_2002.12.05-3_all.deb, from > people.debian.org/~daenzer, and once untarred it still has the > modules/drm-trunk/debian/changelog.m4 saying: > drm-trunk-module-KVERS (KDREV+2002.12.05-3) unstable; urgency=low > > Portage only patches the Makefile.linux (most of it is for ease of use with > emerge, apparently) before building it, with the patch quoted at the end of > this message. > > > As others have pointed out, it must be the AGPMode (it never occurred to > > me that this could help for sleep because higher AGP transfer rates > > traditionally tended to be problematic...) because ForcePCIMode defaults > > to false and you can't use the UniNorth agpgart without > > http://penguinppc.org/~daenzer/DRI/drm-ioremapagp.diff . Are you using > > that? If not, that would be interesting because the AGPMode option would > > seem to have an effect without AGP GART actually being used. > > Indeed, it works with just "AGPMode" "4", no ForcePCIMode nor DRIReinit > (except I get less garbage on the screen on snooze). And I'm not using the > drm-ioremapagp.diff, as far as I can tell. Yes, you are, because it's included in my drm-trunk.tar.gz. So it does make sense, *phew* :) > Just to make sure, I rebuilt my drm modules from drm-trunk-module-src_2002.12.05-3_all.deb, > and it works just as fine (or is the patch already included in that?). In both > cases I get an (EE) RADEON(0): RADEONDRIResume: CP resume -1007 > on the console but it doesn't seem to have an impact (dri is still okay after > resuming). Looks like Charl P. Botha's DRI resume patch. I suggested to him some improvements, one of which would eliminate this harmless error message (which is due to the counterpart in the DRM missing). -- Earthling Michel Dänzer (MrCooper)/ Debian GNU/Linux (powerpc) developer XFree86 and DRI project member / CS student, Free Software enthusiast