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Riverbend Residence
It would be hard to find a more beautiful setting for a home than this one perched above the Willamette River in West Linn, OR. When our client purchased this property, there were existing Whole Home Audio, Lighting Control and Home Automation Systems in place, but after surveying what was there, we decided together to update all of those systems in addition to adding some others.
Simplicity of the user interface was of utmost importance on this project (as it is on all of our automation projects). The client wanted a system that would be extremely powerful, automating Whole Home Audio Video, Home Theater, Lighting Control, Shade Control (motorized roller blinds throughout), thermostat or HVAC Control in addition to control of the gate system and a few IP Cameras located around the perimeter of the house. They also wanted to have the ability to control those systems from any iOS device, tablet or smartphone. The final request was that the system be user friendly enough that any guest would be able to operate the system with little or no training. We happily accepted the challenge, and we're glad we did!
While this project was a fun technical challenge (which is always satisfying), there was another big positive on this one. The clients turned out to be some of the kindest, warmest people we've met! It's always nice when we can do what we excel at on a project, and at the same time, grow our Ohm Systems family with new friends, clients and partners!
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My name is Kendall Chapman.
My hometown is Hartsville, SC.
At work I serve as a Staffing Coordinator, or Account Manager for our light industrial division at Recruiting Solutions. I recruit employees with a variety of skills and experiences in order to successfully place them in a position with one of my clients. I learn something new everyday! I currently work with several companies in Hartsville, which is very exciting.
Byerly Hospital (LOL) brought me to Hartsville.
I have lived in Hartsville for 25 years.
You may not know that I was a Girl Scout for many years. I completed my Gold Award, which is equivalent to the Eagle Scout of Boy Scouts. I am obsessed with Pugs, but I have a Boykin Spaniel. Two summers ago, I traveled to South Korea and even visited the DMZ.
Three things you can always find in my refrigerator are string cheese, cucumbers and maybe a little bit of wine?
My favorite Hartsville spots are Retrofit and Lawton Park.
My favorite Hartsville food is the pimento cheese burger at Ruth's Drive-In.
On a weekend in Hartsville you can find me shopping at Raised Down South, MOG's or Minnie's on a Saturday morning. On Sundays, I'll be at Bethlehem United Methodist Church (outside of city limits).
On a weeknight in Hartsville you can find me at Fitness World Gym in Shelley's Zumba class or at Bella Nails getting a pedicure.
I HYP because I want to re-connect with any young Hartsville professionals that I've known from school or just growing up in the area. I also really hope to network and form new connections with those who are newer to Hartsville!
I love Hartsville because it is a small town with a city vibe. We are growing, and there is always something fun to do. Hartsville offers that sense of community with still so many recreational and employment opportunities. I also think Hartsville is a wonderful place to raise children.
A Hartsville hidden gem that many don't know about is Mr. Warren Blackwell's antique shop. His oriental rugs are gorgeous!

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It's the first thing an editor or agent sees, it's a vital part of your submission process (along with your covering letter), and it's fiendishly difficult to get done!
In some ways, it's easier to talk about what a synopsis isn't. It's not a book blurb, designed to entice you in and leave you hanging. It's not a blank canvas for you to use your most exciting words on. It's not a chapter plan, going on for pages and pages.
A synopsis should be:
And why are they so hard to write?
Well there are two main reasons I see authors struggling. One is that they are just too close to their novel to be able to describe it – and they find it hard to work out what the editor needs to know. The other is that in writing the synopsis, they realise their plot isn't going how they want it to.
If the first of those strikes a chord, try writing a synopsis of a published book – see what events you automatically prioritise and which you leave out. Concentrate on getting the whole story told within a tight word count, and you will learn ways of summarising facts neatly.
Plot troubles need a different approach: try going back to your chapter plan – or writing one if you haven't already – and see where the arc of the story is going adrift. Once the plot is clearer within the novel, the synopsis will be much easier to write.
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For those that work/write from home, do you think your time working at home is respected?
Do you think your time is as well respected as when you are working at in office or outside of the home? I tend to get phone calls and messages from people wondering what I'm doing all day when I've made it clear to them that I work out of a studio in my home. It's annoying. So annoying, that I shut my ringer off and listen to the messages when I want to instead of being interrupted every day by nonsense. I never received such phone calls when I worked at an office for many years, unless someone was genuinely interested in retaining my services.
I have written about this before and it can be a very real problem. I made it clearly known to friends that I had a job. Even my son has tried to tweak that rule and ask for rides somewhere and I've told him no! And yes, I have had to be rude about it at times. This is how I make my living. I don't call my friends at their job and I expect, and demand, the same respect and consideration.
I know Billy! It really gets upsetting to me because people act like I'm sitting here staring into space doing nothing. Fortunately, it's no one close to me so I can turn the phone off.
In general, I don't think that people respect the time of people who work out of their homes as much as time of those who work out of an office. While I do not work at writing full time, and often work at odd hours, when I did have a business studio in my home, people felt free to call me any time to chat. I really think that it's perfectly fine to screen calls when you are working. It can also be a problem answering personal emails or chats. Sometimes the only thing you can do is turn off those features during your work hours.
So true Stephanie! I am bombarded with interruptions either on my phone or at my door by people who just don't understand that I'm working. They have a day off so they think I'm free to play too!
I am studying, rather than working, but it is work to me. I have had to ask for space in a study room at university, because otherwise I would get nothing done!
There's nothing worse than trying to study under constant interruption or noise.
Yes and no. My family and friends don't bother me during the work day. I have a neighbor however, who is constantly coming over to borrow the phone or have me take him to pick up prescriptions, etc. A few times I've had to take him to the hospital, but that's ok - I'm glad I was able to help.
I can see it from that point of view. I have several people that phone me constantly and then act like I'm not doing a thing. Even when I politely tell them that I'm working, they downplay it as if working from home isn't really working.
Working from home has so many benefits, but it does not include being at everyone else's beck and call. There have been times I've just flat out said, "no" because I was in the middle of something and couldn't afford the interruption.
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I'm a fan of spooky films, and all a movie has to do is throw in a creepy, blank-faced child to send shivers up my spine. The Grudge, The Ring, Village of the Damned, and of course, The Shining, are all examples of movies with nightmare-inducing child characters.
But outside of Hollywood, did you know that there is a phenomenon known as the Black-Eyed Kids? Sure, it's probably urban legend, as most stories like these are, but it's certainly something to make the hair on your neck stand on end when reading about the alleged experiences with these.. beings.
I recommend giving this article a read, preferably while you are home alone and in a dark room, to learn all about BEK's and read some experiences of those unlucky enough to encounter them.
As a bonus, here are some clips of some of my favorite scary movies featuring kids (may contain spoilers!):
The Shining (1980)
The Ring (2002)
The Changeling (1980)
The Exorcist (1973)
This scene wasn't in the original release of the film, but it chilled me to the bone when I first saw it.
Poltergeist (1982)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9aENGodu5A (sorry, couldn't find one I could embed)
I know Carol Anne is technically the victim in this film, but c'mon.. she's creepy.
Happy nightmares!


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AARP Travel Center Verified Reviews
Don't miss out on a lower price on this property
Get an overview of this hotel3-star suburban aparthotel near Burlington Mall
Popular property highlights
Situated in the suburbs, this aparthotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Burlington Mall and within 9 mi (15 km) of Bentley College and Tufts University. Woburn Mall and Somerville Theatre are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Property Features
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free aparthotel has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a free area shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a spa tub, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Apartment Amenities
Each apartment provides free WiFi and free wired Internet, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and a kitchen with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a sofa bed and a sitting area, and other amenities include a pillowtop bed and an MP3 dock.
HYATT house Boston/Burlington
Property Amenities
- Business center with meeting rooms
- Daily housekeeping available
- Sitting area
- Work desk
- Dry cleaning/laundry services
- Multilingual staff
- Free newspapers
- Iron/ironing board
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Front desk safe
- Telephone
- 150 apartments on 3 floors
- Kitchen with full-sized refrigerator/freezer, microwave, and dishwasher
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Free buffet breakfast served daily
- 1 restaurant
- Coffee/tea available
- Snack bar/deli
- Private bathroom with combined shower/tub
- Designer toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Free crib/infant bed
- Queen sofa bed
- Pillowtop bed
- Free WiFi in each apartment and public areas
- 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
- Video-game console
- DVD player
- MP3 docking station
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Accessible bathroom, roll-in shower, elevator, and accessibility in the unit
- Barbecue grill
- Picnic area
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Spa tub
Location Highlights
- In the suburbs
- 24-hour fitness center on site
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
Property Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-in time ends at 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age is 21
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 175 per stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100
- Dogs and cats only
- 2 per room (up to 50 lbs)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- No onsite parking is available. Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
- Deposit: USD 250 per stay (for stays between 31 December - 1 January)
Optional extras
- Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 175 per stay) plus USD 100 one-time cleaning fee
Property Name
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Allison Pike Partnership is delighted to announce that long-serving colleague, architectural technologist Louise Johnson, has been promoted to Associate Director.
Louise has been with the architecture and design practice, based in Disley, Stockport, for a total of fifteen years and over this time has developed excellent architectural and job management skills. Louise has led a number of projects in recent years, notably new-build hotel and restaurant fit-out projects for Whitbread and Mitchells and Butlers.
Chris Gill, Joint Managing Director, said:
"I'd like to congratulate Louise. Her skills, management abilities and client-care have really blossomed over recent years and she is well deserving of this promotion."
Allison Pike Partnership was founded in 1984 by Greg Pike and Mark Allison, with John Bray joining them within the first year, becoming a partner in 1995. Chris Gill was promoted to director in 2008. In 2017 John Bray and Chris Gill became joint managing directors.
The firm's workload has always been a mix of commercial and residential, new build and refurbishment, architecture and interiors, and the practice is well regarded for its work in the hospitality and leisure sector, particularly its long-standing relationship with Whitbread and its Premier Inn brand.


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The Sea Transport (ST) Cell was established when the Sealift Coordination Centre (SCC) was reorganized into the Movement Coordination Centre Europe (MCCE) in July 2007. The role of the Cell is to coordinate Sealift requirements in connection with Exercises, Operations and national standard resupply missions.
This task generates a yearly average of around 20,000 line metres (LIMS) being moved. In addition to this expected annual volume, we must also add the exceptionally large amount of LIMS moved in support of major exercises such as TRIDENT JUNCTURE 2015 and COLD RESPONSE 2016.
The Sealift Community is based on an established network of experienced and willing members. As such, the community is very active and helpful to the benefit of all MCCE members, which is also reflected in many of the matches made. In order to develop both knowledge and personal relations within the Sealift Community, a 2 week Manager Maritime Transport Operations Course in Rotterdam is conducted when requirements dictate.
On a regular basis, the Sea Transport Cell sends out time schedules for ships operated by our member nations (known as the Possibility Chart) and also provides assistance sourcing matches to national requests forwarded to email@example.com, alongside requests from options offered in the Possibility Chart.
In 2018 the SCC meetings were held in Hamburg (DEU) in February and in Scheveningen (NLD) in June. For 2019 the Sealift Community will meet in Portugal in February, in Tampere (FIN) in June and in Estonia in October.
In 2018 the SCC meetings were held in Hamburg (DEU) in February, in Scheveningen (NLD) in June and will be held in Eindhoven (NLD) in October.
For Exercise TRIDENT JUNCTURE 2018 the Sea Transport Cell together with NLD and DNK as Lead Nations created a Sealift Lead Nation Concept in order to coordinate sealift for 11 nations with a single approach to the market.
The ST Cell is operational 24/7 via beneath contact information.
Contact Information
Telephone: +31 (0)40 206 6043
Cell Phone: + 31 (0)6 1244 7447
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With summer approaching, we are all excited to get some much needed relaxation and enjoyment from the warmer weather. Most people I know will be outside more and feeling happier. The question is how to fully enjoy all the wonderful things about summer yet protect our skin from harmful sun rays which leads to photo damage. How do you enjoy the sun and stay healthy? Like the old saying goes and like most anything we enjoy the sun should be taken in moderation. The sun does provide essential Vitamin D which is vital for overall health, just be sure you are protecting your skin in a healthy way without the toxic ingredients that are so common in most skin protectants.
How does the skin tan? Why does it burn? And what is actually happening to our skin and what are the long term effects?
When we sit in the sun, the sunlight that reaches us is made of two harmful rays: Long Wave Ultraviolet A, or UVA and Short Wave Ultraviolet B, or UVB. Most of us are exposed to large amounts of UVA rays in our lifetime. UVA penetrates the skin more deeply than UVB and plays a major part in skin aging and wrinkling.
UVB is the main cause of skin reddening and sunburn and tends to damage the superficial epidermal layers. It also plays a key role in skin cancer and is a contributory role in skin tanning. In the Eastern U.S. the most significant amounts of UVB rays hit between the hours of 10AM and 4PM.
Depending on your skin tone and color, you may burn or tan quicker than others and be more susceptible to skin damage. To understand different skin color classifications we refer to the Fitzpatrick scale which was developed as a way to estimate the response of different types of skin to ultraviolet (UV) light. We are all at risk for skin damage and that includes even the darker skin tones, which are often more sensitive than lighter tones. The Fitzpatrick scale also can indicate how the skin may pigment and how quickly it can be burned.
Skin Type 1 – Light, always burns & doesn't tan
Skin Type 2 – Fair, usually burns & tans with difficulty
Skin Type 3 – Medium, sometimes burns& slow to tan
Skin Type 4 – Olive, rarely burns & fast to tan
Skin Type 5 – Brown, rarely burns & easy to tan
Skin Type 6 – Dark, almost never burns & and tans dark
Please note that a sunburn or tan today could help cause, and show up in our skin later in life as post inflammatory damage, hyperpigmentation and skin cancer. This is why it is vital to protect your skin with SPF while also seeking shade to minimize your sun exposure.
As a skin care professional I get first-hand experience all the time as to what people have to say about SPF and sun exposure. Here are two recent examples:
"I just want to get a base tan first and then I will use sunscreen"
This actually will not only cause harm to your skin, but will not help you achieve the tan that you desire. What it will do is promote a burn that can peel, resulting in an uneven tone and most likely leave post-inflammatory damage.
"Sunscreen breaks me out"
This can actually be a combination of chemicals added to the sunscreen product in combination with sitting in the sun - sweating, clogging and irritating the skin. If you are using an SPF that is healthy and does not contain chemicals you will have a very little chance of breaking out. This is why I recommend healthy organic options as well as proper post sun care.
So why is it important to use a good SPF? Here are some pretty scary facts related to sun damage and skin cancer:
· U.S. over 5.4 million cases of non- melanoma skin cancer are treated in more than 3.3 million people.
· Each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than the combined cases of cancers of the breast, prostate, lung & colon.
· Over the past three decades, more people have had skin cancer than all other cancers combined.
· One in five Americans will develop skin cancer.
These statistics can be somewhat alarming and it is why you want to take protections seriously. Is it possible to get sun safely as well as protect our skin? The answer is yes. Below are some great tips that I would like to share on how to protect your skin and get the best SPF coverage with some healthy benefits as well.
With skin cancer cases rising dramatically over the last 20 years the FDA, in 2011, announced new regulations on sunscreens and labeling requirements. Here are the revisions that were to be implemented for sunscreens on the market as well as any moisturizers that include an SPF.
Broad Spectrum designation: Sunscreens that pass FDA's broad spectrum test procedure, which measures a product's ultraviolet A (UVA) protection relative to its ultraviolet B (UVB) may be labeled as "Broad Spectrum SPF [value]" on the front label. For Broad Spectrum sunscreens, SPF values also indicate the overall protection.
Use claims: Only Broad Spectrum sunscreens with an SPF value of 15 or higher can claim to reduce the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging if used as directed with other sun protection measures. Non-Broad Spectrum sunscreens and Broad Spectrum sunscreens with an SPF 2 - 14 can only claim to help prevent sunburn.
"Waterproof," "Sweatproof" or "Sunblock" claims: Manufacturers cannot label sunscreens as "waterproof" or "sweatproof," or identify their products as "sunblocks" because these claims overstate their effectiveness. Sunscreens also cannot claim to provide sun protection for more than 2 hours without reapplying.
Water resistance claims: Water resistance claims on the front label must indicate whether the sunscreen remains effective for 40 minutes or 80 minutes while swimming or sweating, based on standard testing.
Drug Facts: All sunscreens must include standard "Drug Facts" information on the back and/or side of the container.
As an organic and wellness advocate I believe in choosing the healthiest options for sun protection and routinely refer to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) for their excellent work in guiding consumers to the safest products available. This group and their research strive to educate consumers on the toxic levels and harmful ingredients that may be present in skin care and cosmetics.
Many sunscreens have chemicals and toxins added to them that are unnecessary and can actually contribute to irritations and skin damage. Below is a list of chemical sunscreen ingredients.
In 2007, EWG published its first Sunscreen Guide, helping to distinguish the safe SPF products and the ones using phony marketing claims while not testing well against the approved standards. Here are some great tips EWG has shared when looking for a healthy sunscreen that works. Please take note and be cautious of these important facts.
*High SPF numbers: High SPF numbers are tricky as consumers think that higher is better. Higher SPF ratings don't necessarily offer greater protection from UV-related skin damage and may lead users to spend too much time in the sun. I recommend SPF 30 and to reapply every two hours to ensure you are being protected.
*Increases in UVA filter use: Over the past decade dermatologists and skin cancer researchers have concluded that good sunscreens should not only guard against sunburn, primarily caused by UVB rays, but also protect people from lower-energy UVA rays.
EWG warns that the FDA's broad spectrum rule is still too lax. When proposed, EWG estimated that 80 percent of products would pass the new test without any change to their formulation. Europe sets a higher bar, requiring UVA protection to rise in proportion to SPF, which reflects only UVB protection. This year, we estimate that nearly every sunscreen EWG reviewed passed the FDA test, but that about half of them would not offer enough UVA protection to be sold in Europe.
Despite concerns, sprays still dominate the market.
Sunscreen sprays are popular with consumers. In 2007, just under 20 percent of the sunscreens EWG reviewed were sprays; this year, just under 30 percent were. EWG is concerned that these products pose an inhalation risk and may not provide an even coating on the skin when applied. In 2011, the FDA raised similar concerns.
Vitamin A
EWG remains concerned that a common sunscreen additive, a form of vitamin A called Retinyl palmitate, can harm the skin. Government test data shows more skin tumors and lesions on animals treated with this ingredient and exposed to sunlight. In 2010, when EWG first voiced concerns about this additive, nearly 40 percent of the products they reviewed contained Vitamin A. Since then, the use of this troubling ingredient in sunscreens has dropped by more than half, contained in only 16 percent of the products that were surveyed for 2016.
Oxybenzone is a common UV filter in sunscreens. It is a hormone disruptor and allergen and the CDC has detected it in the urine of 97 percent of Americans. Despite emerging concerns, the sunscreen industry continues to rely heavily on Oxybenzone as an active ingredient: it was in 70 percent of the non-mineral sunscreens that EWG evaluated for this year's guide.
A great option that I prefer is mineral sunscreens with healthy ingredients added to give antioxidant support and moisturizing factors. Mineral sunscreens are also considered physical active ingredients to scatter and reflect UVA and UVB rays.
Zinc oxide, a naturally occurring mineral, absorbs both UVA (aging, cancer-causing) and UVB (burning) rays. If zinc oxide is coating your skin via a mineral sunscreen, both kinds of harmful rays are kept from affecting your skin.
Titanium dioxide is the other mineral sunscreen active ingredient, but it is less effective for two reasons:
• It doesn't block the UVA rays like zinc does.
• It is a less stable molecule, so when it absorbs the sunlight, it's more likely to release energy in the form of excited electrons.
Zinc oxide is incredibly stable, so it can hang onto the UV energy it absorbs and simply release it as heat...perfectly safe. Zinc oxide is also the only option rated safe for babies.
Below are some of my favorite choices from Eminence Organic Skincare to use for SPF as well as some post care products to ensure your skin will look and feel its best. All of these are hypo-allergenic and will work on every skin color. These products work well to keep skin cool and to reduce oil production, rosacea & melasma flare ups.
Sun Protectants
Tropical Vanilla - SPF 32 for the face and the body
Sun Defense Mineral SPF Powder – SPF 30
Persimmon and Cantaloupe – SPF 32
Tomato Sun Cream – SPF 16
Rosehip and Lemongrass Lip Balm – SPF 15
Post Care Products
Rosehip and Lemongrass Repair Balm & Cream
Stone Crop Masque
Stone Crop Body Lotion
Once you select the healthiest option for you follow some of these easy tips:
*Apply sun protection 30 minutes in advance to sun exposure and be sure to reapply every two hours.
*Seek shade when you can – use a beach umbrella if you are at the beach and always wear a hat when in the sun. You may also opt for UPF clothing for all water sport activities.
*If you sweat and swim reapply directly after to ensure you are protected.
*Stay hydrated with drinking water throughout any amount of exposure. You may also eat food high in beta carotene which have been proven to reduce skin burning.
*Wash your skin with cool water and a gentle cleanser.
*After sun exposure be sure to apply post care products to reduce heat and inflammation.
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8 Mile: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture is the official soundtrack to the 2002 movie of the same name. The album, performed by various artists, was released under Shady Records. It spawned the hit single "Lose Yourself" by Eminem, who also stars in the semi-autobiographical movie. The album also spawned a follow up soundtrack, More Music from 8 Mile, consisting of songs that appear in the film and were released as singles during the film's time setting of 1995. One of the songs was performed by 2Pac, who would be the subject of a documentary with a soundtrack produced by Eminem, who also produced a posthumous album by 2Pac. The album also features four songs by the Wu-Tang Clan and its members, and two songs by Mobb Deep, who eventually signed to G-Unit Records. Both albums were also made available in censored versions, removing most of the strong language and sexual and violent content.
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Writer Harlan Ellison dead at 84
Writer Harlan Ellison died in his sleep on June 28, 2018 at the age of 84. Call him a sci-fi writer and he may come back to haunt you.
Writer Harlan Ellison died in his sleep on June 28, 2018 at the age of 84. Call him a sci-fi writer and he may come back to haunt you.
Citing low ridership, low-cost bus carrier Megabus has discontinued service to and from Lexington, Ky. Megabus had offered daily service to and from Lexington since 2013.
Google is axing the Google Wallet Card MasterCard debit card tied to its Google Wallet mobile payments service by early summer 2016. If you use the Google Wallet Card, here's what you need to know.
Online phishing scams are rampant on Craigslist and elsewhere. Sometimes I like to have a little fun with the scammers. (Also: I'm Batman.)
Kentucky's governor declared a statewide weather emergency before 4 p.m. today, but as of 8:20 p.m. Lexington-Fayette County hadn't done so.
List of winners in the top 40 categories of the 57th annual Grammy Awards, along with my predictions from before the broadcast.
EXCLUSIVE: Source confirms what new form of payment U.S. McDonald's restaurants will begin "randomly accepting" after the company's 2015 Super Bowl commercial airs.
Former Kentucky governor and Sen. Wendell Ford, often billed as a "Fighter for People" in his 24-year career as the Bluegrass State's longest-serving Democratic senator, lost his final fight today — the one for his life.
If you report about someone accusing Bill Cosby of sexual assault, it's a good idea to accurately identify the accuser in your reporting.


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Buenos Aires, Argentina
Given that hospitals and technology both evolve over time, this project focused on organizational and formal flexibility. The building was designed as an extensive volume with a sunken ground floor, integrated into the natural surroundings. The creation of patios makes the most of the natural light, resulting in spaces of notable architectural quality. The upper floor is spread across three volumes, which appear to be floating over the lower volume, and which offer excellent views towards the forest. The project does not seek to be an architectural landmark but instead aims to blend in gently with the landscape.


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Wednesday, November 22, 2017
UC-Hastings Law Dean Calls Bar Exam Failure For Top Schools 'Unconscionable'
Following up on yesterday's post, July 2017 California Bar Exam Results Rebound From 32-Year Lows: The Recorder, UC Hastings Law Dean Calls Bar Exam Failure for Top Schools 'Unconscionable':
The pass rate on California's July bar exam may have risen to a five-year high but one dean says the state remains on "a wayward path" by holding on to a score requirement that is the second highest in the country.
UC Hastings Dean David Faigman said Monday he's disappointed that only 70 percent of first-time test-takers at American Bar Association-approved schools such as his passed the test. The pass rate for comparable students in New York was 86 percent.
"There's simply no suggestion that New York is admitting scores of unqualified lawyers to the bar," Faigman told The Recorder. California is "just out of the mainstream," he added. ...
"It's virtually unconscionable" to accept that "30 percent of ABA-accredited graduates from California law schools are not minimally competent to practice law," Faigman said.
Above the Law, Law School Dean Ready To Rain Down Fire And Brimstone Upon State Bar Over California Bar Exam Pass Rates
Maybe the solution is changing the way they prepare students instead of putting the blame on others.
Posted by: AnonLawProf | Nov 22, 2017 5:52:05 AM
So it is unconscionable to hold on to a passing score that has been in place for 30 with little objection, but it is not unconscionable to:
1) Systematically lower admissions standards and admit students incapable of passing the bar that has been in place for thirty years;
2) Raise tuition by at least 3-5% annually like clockwork regardless of what economic conditions are like in the profession.
Something is seriously wrong with the average law school dean. There is just a total lack of self-awareness.
Posted by: JM | Nov 22, 2017 7:56:56 AM
It's virtually unconscionable that accredited California law schools produce several magnitudes more graduates than there are license-required jobs for them, let alone jobs that warrant the cost of those schools' tuitions. Glass houses, stones.
Posted by: Unemployed Northeastern | Nov 22, 2017 11:33:39 AM
Hey "AnonLawProf" (lol right), the blame SHOULD sit squarely on the California Bar examiners. July 2017 exam confirms such as it was the first exam to effectuate the new weighting system (i.e. MBE weight increased from 35% to 50%). Meaning that finally objectivity played a larger role in the exam.
Bar exam graders spend between 3 to 5 minutes on each essay they read. What do you think their default grade? Do you think bar exam graders aren't bitter for getting paid peanuts to grade an essay of a potential lawyer (i.e. new competition in an already overly-saturated industry)?
Posted by: Peep | Nov 22, 2017 2:02:33 PM
As the state bar itself recently made clear, this artificIal regulatory barrier to the legal profession has a disproportionate impact on minority aspirants. Yet, the Supreme Court ignored the diversity problem that plagues the California bar and refused to lower the cut score. Given the rising incomes and employment rates for California lawyers there is no justification for these racial barriers. Perhaps it's time for the legislature to step in and reform the process.
Posted by: Steve Diamond | Nov 22, 2017 7:42:16 PM
I agree with anonlawprof. There are lots of things that law school can do to better prepare their students--do more problem-solving exercises, use frequent formative assessment, teach students metacognitive skills, teach students better study skills. Steve, what is your school doing to help minorities learn better?
Posted by: Scott Fruehwald | Nov 22, 2017 9:27:45 PM
Steve I'm been thinking about your email. The racial barriers are not from the California Supreme Court, which is keeping the passing score at the same place it has been for decades, but from those law professors who refuse to do everything they can to help minorities learn better. Better teaching approaches are out there, and they are fairly easy to learn. Don't blame someone else when the fault lies with you. I have laid it all out in my article How to Help Students from Disadvantaged Backgrounds Succeed in Law School, 1 Texas A & M Law Review 83 (2013). No more blaming others for your faults.
Posted by: Scott Fruehwald | Nov 22, 2017 9:44:26 PM
Just get rid of the anachronistic bar exam altogether which is nothing more than an ancient trade-restrictive tradition.
Posted by: Skip | Nov 23, 2017 6:01:21 AM
Just because your employer chose to cut standards - the 75th percentile LSAT score of your matriculants last fall isn't even equivalent to the 25th percentile LSAT score your incoming students had in 2010 - doesn't mean everyone else needs to stoop as low. The pass rate is no secret; it's been the same threshold for DECADES. Lack of diversity in the CA bar? I wonder if the 40% tuition increase Santa Clara has undergone in the last decade has anything to do with it. I mean, that has to have something to do with the >40% decrease in applicants between 2011 and 2016, from ~3,700 down all the way to 2,100. Or maybe prospective students are turned away by the percentages of grads who actually wind up in the legal profession (FT/LT/license-req'd), which in recent years ranges from a truly horrifying 35% to a still horrifying 47%. And let's look at those unemployment rates! 45 of 215 for the Class of 2016 (20%). 66 of 219 for the Class of 2015 (30% !!!). 81 of 261 the year before that (31% !!!). The unemployment rate for the entire 25-34 population is 4.4%. https://www.bls.gov/web/empsit/cpseea10.htm. So how, exactly, does septupling that cohort's unemployment rate (while saddling them with six figures in nondischargeable debt) help diversity in the CA Bar or anything else? Not even 1 in 2 of your graduates end up with useful bar licenses at all!
Posted by: Unemployed Northeastern | Nov 23, 2017 9:19:20 AM
Peep writes: "Bar exam graders spend between 3 to 5 minutes on each essay they read. What do you think their default grade?"
Yeah! Why can't it be more like law school, where the entire grade is based upon one final that a professor might spend five minutes reading (really scanning alongside his/her model answer) and for which the student will likely never see feedback? Glass pedagogies, stones...
Posted by: Unemployed Northeastern | Nov 23, 2017 9:22:08 AM


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Looking out my window… our mornings are starting out below freezing these days, but the sunshine today is warming things up nicely.
I am thinking… great-grandpa must have been needing some snuggles today. He actually came out and got Thomas so they could watch football together. Dad saw him showing Thomas how to conduct music to the beat of the music on the commercials.
I am Elaina is wearing… size 1 diapers. She's outgrown the newborn things. I need to remember to weigh her one of these days and see how much she's grown.
I am hoping… I don't get this cold and that Thomas and Elaina get over it quickly. Thankfully it isn't interfering with nursing too much.
I am hearing… 12:30pm – microwave warming up the green beans for lunch, football game on the TV in the East Room, Dad coughing (he's got the cold too), kids coming in the back door as they arrive home from church; 7:45pm – kids doing more talking than cleaning up from dinner.
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After a mini break we are so excited to share our first Thailand wedding with you today! If you're somewhere cold, let this incredible Thailand wedding and sunset warm you right up.
From Hilary of Hilary Cam Photography:
Gareth proposed to Gabrielle in South Africa where she grew up. Their choice of Phuket , Thailand for their wedding was due to it being between South Africa and Australia (where the couple resides), so both families could easily travel and share the day. The Jewish ceremonies scattered throughout the day were full of energy and warmth, matched by the stunning beach sunset that seemed to go on forever!
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By Jessica Darfoor
Sources: fashiontimes.com, vogue.co.uk, fashionista.com
In some of the biggest news to rock the fashion community post-NYFW, Caroline Brown has resigned from her four-year position as CEO of fashion powerhouse Carolina Herrera. A graduate of Boston University, Brown had previously worked for Swedish fashion house Akris as CEO, as well as Giorgio Armani as VP of marketing.
Since joining Herrera in 2010, Brown has made changes in the hopes of improving the brand's public image. She helped launch Herrera Style, an invite-only mobile app that expands the brand's accessibility to its most dedicated customers. The app aims to enlarge customers' current wardrobes while simultaneously working with the clothes consumers already own. The app also allows sales associates to be in contact with individual clients, creating an increasingly intimate and personal shopping experience.
This technology-based change came as somewhat of a surprise from the brand, known for its elegant and classic aesthetic. However, the addition of the app has served as a highpoint for Brown's career.
After rumors had been swirling around that Brown would join Donna Karan as CEO, the rumors were confirmed true, according to Vogue. As the fashion world is all abuzz about Brown's new job opportunity, we're left wondering what will happen to the Herrera brand.


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American politician brags about speeding to cop after being pulled over
A US state politician who was pulled over for speeding, bragged to the police officer that he was going even faster earlier and that he does it all the time.
Key points:
- Mr Mosley claimed to have legislative immunity for his actions
- The incident is under review by the County Attorney's office
- Mr Mosley is up for re-election in November
Arizona State Representative Paul Mosley was stopped for going 97mph (156kph) in a 55mph zone on March 27, according to local radio station KLPZ.
Police camera footage, first shared by KLPZ on their website ParkerLiveOnline, shows the officer telling the Republican Party representative that he should watch his speed.
Then Mr Mosley cuts him off, bragging that he "was doing 120 earlier" and would regularly travel at 130mph (209kph) to 140mph (225kph) on his way home.
"I don't break the law because I can, but because, you know, I'm just trying to get home," Mr Mosley said in the video.
"I didn't even notice that I'm going very fast because of this car just, you know, nice wheels, nice."
According to KLPZ, the deputy's report said Mr Mosley told him he "should just let him go" and that he said "I shouldn't waste anymore of my time dealing with him due to his immunity as a government official".
While the state constitution does provide for certain kinds of legislative immunity, it's generally intended for actions related to legislative acts, according to a state manual.
And a document from November 2002 shared by the House Rules Committee says speeding tickets — as well as violations for driving under the influence — aren't covered.
Mr Mosley issued an apology via his Facebook page on Thursday — which has since been removed — referring to the comments to the deputy as a joke.
"I would like to apologise to my colleagues and constituents, as well as law enforcement, for my conduct," Mr Mosley said in his post, according to KLPZ.
"Legislative immunity is a serious responsibility and should not be taken lightly or abused.
"In addition, my jokes about frequently driving over 100 miles per hour during my 3-hour commute to and from the capital were entirely inappropriate and showed extremely bad judgement on my part, for which I am truly sorry."
The video does not show the deputy, who was not identified, issuing a speeding ticket, but the incident is under review by Cochise County Attorney Brian McIntyre after the La Paz County Attorney Office referred the incident to avoid a potential conflict of interest.
Mr McIntyre said in a statement a complaint has not yet been filed, but "that it will be reviewed consistent with our ethical obligations and a charging decision will be made as time and resources permit".
Speaker of the House JD Mesnard said he was "disturbed" to see Mr Mosley's actions and doesn't think the immunity provision would apply.
"Nothing short of an emergency justifies that kind of speeding, and assertions of immunity in that situation seem outside the intent of the constitutional provision regarding legislative immunity," Mr Mesnard said.
A search of court records in Arizona didn't immediately turn up any traffic violations issued against Mr Mosley.
Mr Mosley, was first elected in 2016 and he is up for re-election in November.
The Arizona Fraternal Order of Police withdrew its endorsement of Mr Mosley and condemned his speeding.
Topics: police, human-interest, law-crime-and-justice, united-states
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Welcome to iTunes U
Monroe Teachers use a resource called iTunesU to provide class information to students and parents. The iTunesU app is pre-loaded on each student iPad. At the beginning of each semester, teachers will provide your student with an enrollment code that will grant access to course information and assignments on iTunesU.


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This week, as part of the TCI Network 2018 Global Conference, OBIO CEO Gail Garland and Lisa Boreanaz of NRC-IRAP co-led a session with Canadian and international experts on our domestic health cluster.
Conference delegates discussed how to overcome the hurdles to building anchor companies and maximizing the commercialization of innovative research.
Designed as a "charette" – a meeting in which all stakeholders attempt to resolve conflict and map solutions – participants from different jurisdictions and industries brought their expertise and experience to the table to provide new insights on how our health cluster can help companies scale and grow.
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50 Cent : New York Uniondale Nassau Coliseum
Meet the future of hip-hop.
Just over a fortnight ago, 50 Cent was slogging around the states playing 2,500 capacity clubs. In the intervening two weeks, however, the Queens native has released his first proper album, sold one and a half million records in the US alone and – practically overnight – became one of the biggest-selling hip-hop stars in history. Now he's co-headling this cavernous Long Island stadium with DMX, a man five years and three albums 50's senior.
Not that all the fame and wealth has altered 50 Cent's behaviour at all. In the past the former Curtis Jackson's big mouth has seen him beaten up, stabbed and shot numerous times and tonight he doesn't look likely to shut up soon. As befits a man who once punched arch foe Ja Rule in the face, 50 spends much of his set dissing his many foes. "I smell pussy" he bawls before the Murder Inc.-bashing 'Back Down', "is that you, Ja? Is that you, Irv?"
Still, there's more to 50 than just thuggery: whether stripping off his bulletproof vest, white T-shirt and New York Yankees cap for a slinky 'Wanksta' or heading out into the crowd during 'G-Unit Anthem', 50 Cents is a riveting presence, his lazy drawl smeared all over DJ Whoo Kid's rumbling beats. He leaves the stage a hero.
What happens next is pure farce: obviously oblivious to the fact that DMX is still to perform, the management switch on the house lights and the confused audience start to leave. DMX doesn't even bother to come onstage. It matters little: he's just been comprehensively upstaged, anyway. Meet the future of hip-hop.
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So, I think he did amazing stuff and it's right to admire his accomplishments and borrow what will work for our future.
"Those considering the future of the Occupy movement should look for inspiration to Gandhi" is the subheading from this Guardian op-ed, and I am really uncomfortable with that broad statement.
Gandhi was a product of his time; he was also really hard on himself. Takes one to know one, you might say, and I feel nothing but compassion for that hardness. But. He was very comfortable telling others what they might or might not do, and I am much less comfortable with that.
A close relative was ill, and he refused to let her have an egg because it would be at the expense of another life. While I have a sense of vague respect for all life, I don't see why a chicken is more valuable than rice or sweet potatoes. And if it is, then I think it's not unreasonable to say that a human's life is more valuable than a chicken's. Now, I'm not Gandhi. But, I'm not comfortable with OWS as a movement making life and death decisions about what participants can and can't eat.
(That story only ends happily because a young (male) doctor was able to convince Gandhi that an unfertilized egg didn't kill anything, and so the female relative lived. Yea!)
More troubling to me, however, is a more complicated story from his later years. It helps if you have some background in Hinduism, and my understanding isn't perfect, but here's what I remember… Ascetics and yogis and holy men and women will take on difficult physical tasks to increase their spiritual power and inner strength and fortitude.
Gandhi (and I don't know if there was further context around this episode. I admit I haven't made a study of his life) chose an exercise in chastity: he slept in public, his raised bed and mosquito netting set up in the middle of his headquarters. This, while quirky, didn't and doesn't concern me. But. He did not sleep alone—he slept with a young, female, beautiful relative.
I have a kneejerk reaction to anything that even rhymes with incest, so on the face of it, that episode might not bother others and I'm mostly ok with that.
But . He used her for his own perceived gain. He had no trouble using a young female relative to strengthen/prove his personal purity.
History does not record how she felt about being his sexual-spiritual barbells, nor how she felt being paraded in front of his followers as someone that Gandhi might feel attraction for and therefore sleeping while not touching her was a big ascetic whoop de doo sacrifice. If it was hard for Gandhi, how much harder must it be for anyone else…
How would you feel if an elderly relative whom the world admired made a pass at you? Who would Jesus flirt with?
When OWS writes its history (because I don't trust anyone outside to get it right ;) ), I hope that we have specifically NOT exploited the young and the vulnerable and the less-powerful. I hope the only sacrifices we make are our own.
(Also, I hope we don't end up assassinated.)
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World Book Day!
Today we celebrated World Book Day, where nearly all of Melody Class came to school dressed up as their favourite character from a book! (Even the teachers)
Here we have:
Georgia as a ballerina, Tara as frankie from Monster High, Amelia as Little Red Riding Hood, Oscar as Spider-Man, Sara as a robber, Lilly as a princess, Archie as a goalie and Lewis as Peterpan!
These are just some of the amazing costumes we had!
Well done to all of the children who came dressed up! You all look fabulous!!! 😊


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Crystal Palace breathed new life into their season as they climbed out of the bottom three thanks to a crucial 1-0 win over relegation rivals Middlesbrough on Saturday afternoon, 90min reports.
Patrick van Aanholt's controlled finish 12 minutes before half-time proved the difference between the two sides, as the Dutchman not only grabbed his first goal for the club, but also handed Palace manager Sam Allardyce his maiden Premier League victory at Selhurst Park.
January loan signing Mamadou Sakho was handed his debut for the hosts, as both he and Yohan Cabaye came into the side following Palace's last league match against Stoke.
Aitor Karanka meanwhile brought back a number of first-team regulars following last weekend's narrow 3-2 victory over Oxford in the FA Cup, with the likes of Alvaro Negredo, Cristhian Stuani and Victor Valdes all returning.


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Hey... Just catching up here! I feel like I've been around the world and back - literally! There will be more on that later. Right now, I want to share my home decor sale. I have been picking up quite a few things in my travels - so check it all out here, but believe me there is much more to come! Definitely stay tuned for even greater things coming up! I am always inspired by my brother, and visiting him brought more great inspiration to the garden, as it's beginning to re-develop. Let's not forget the 'business' trip to Vegas! I surely have some great stories to tell... But for now, it's all strictly business. Check out some of my great, stockpiled decor for sale now! Much more to follow!
Even more great decor and designs coming up, so please stay tuned...
I don't think my 'Grinding Through Decor' campaign really is going to take off - so going to 86 that. Sorry - another time for that awe-striking decor! :( Promise to work on it. As well, bring you other great items as my travels continue.
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What inspires you?
There is so much that inspires me, where to begin. Nature inspires me, and I make every effort to embrace the outdoors as often as possible, this fuels me. Selflessly kind people inspire me and remind me often to be kind to myself as much as to others. And learning, everyone has something to teach and I love to learn.
Fun fact?
I study caribou, ride horses, summit mountains, skijor with my dog and enjoy camping in the back country :D
In 3 words how would you describe your teaching style?
Your yoga love story – when/how did you fall in love with yoga?
Movement, connection to the body, and learning to be present, content and mindful are just a few of the things that I've taken from yoga and strive to apply to my life every day. It is an ever-ongoing practice and I love learning. Practicing yoga has taught my mind and body so much and continues to do so all the time. So it is no wonder how easily I was drawn to it and continue to practice.


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E3: Starlink Battle for Atlas Arrives October 16 - Features Starfox On Switch/
Announced last year, we always know Starlink: Battle of Atlas would be coming in 2018, and now we have the exact date. Announced at E3, the Ubisoft Toronto space adventure game will be coming October 16th to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch.
Nintendo Switch will also have an added bonus, as Fox McCloud from the StarFox series will be available on the Switch version of the game. You can check out the trailers and Press Release below. We'll have more on Starlink as I get through all the E3 news.
The Starlink Initiative Teams Up with Ace Pilot and Star Fox Leader Fox McCloud in Free Exclusive Nintendo Switch® Add-On Content
LOS ANGELES, CA – June 11, 2018 – Today, at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Ubisoft announced that Starlink: Battle for Atlas™, an all-new action-adventure game developed by Ubisoft Toronto, will be available for Nintendo Switch®, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X on October 16, 2018. This open world space saga featuring modular toy technology empowers players to assemble and customize real-world physical starships. Each modular component and pilot attached to the starship appears instantly in-game and players can experiment with different pilot abilities, weapons and ships to unleash devastating combos upon their enemies. The Starlink: Battle for Atlas Retail Starter Pack includes the game, one starship, one pilot, a variety of weapons, the Starlink controller mount and a poster for the suggested retail price of $74.99 USD, Pre-orders for the Starter Pack begin today.
The Starlink diverse cast of characters will team up with ace pilot and leader of the Star Fox team, Fox McCloud, and his iconic Arwing ship in free exclusive add-on content for the Nintendo Switch. Players can play through the entire campaign as Fox McCloud and embark on exclusive missions in Atlas featuring other friends from the Star Fox universe.
"We are excited to give players a deeper look at Starlink: Battle for Atlas, the first all-new property from Ubisoft Toronto," said Laurent Malville, Creative Director at Ubisoft Toronto. "Starlink is a project born from the passion of our collective team, and the opportunity to work directly with Nintendo to bring Star Fox to our universe is a dream come true. We believe the Atlas open star system is a perfect playground for Fox to explore and hope players will too."
The modular toys and dynamic combat mechanics in Starlink: Battle for Atlas let players explore multiple ways to achieve objectives and approach any obstacle or enemy, driven by their own imagination and creativity. Alongside the innovative new way to play, Starlink: Battle for Atlas offers open-world gameplay, spanning a full star system that players can explore with total freedom. Built from the ground up in the Snowdrop engine, the game allows seamless travel through and around the exotic alien worlds of the Atlas Star System, teeming with life and unique challenges across seven different planets. Players' actions and choices will impact their journey and no two player experiences will be alike. Enemies will react and fight back intelligently – taking over the star system if the player does nothing to stop them. The fate of Atlas rests in your hands.
All versions of the Starlink: Battle for Atlas Starter Pack include the game, the Starlink controller mount and a poster. Additionally, on PlayStation® 4 system and Xbox One the Starter Pack includes:
* Zenith Starship – includes modular hull and two Armor wings
* Mason Rana Pilot
* Shredder Weapon
* Flamethrower Weapon
* Frost Barrage Weapon
The Nintendo Switch Starter Pack includes:
* Arwing Starship – includes modular hull and two Arwing wings, with laser cannon weapons and charge shot built in
* Fox McCloud Pilot
* Mason Rana Pilot
* Flamethrower Weapon
* Frost Barrage Weapon
* Digital versions of Zenith Starship and Shredder weapon
* Exclusive Star Fox mission content
The team at Ubisoft Toronto collaborated closely with Virtuos on the Nintendo Switch version of Starlink: Battle for Atlas. The partnership allowed Ubisoft to push the Nintendo Switch version to new heights, and fully support handheld, tabletop and docked play.
Players will be able to build their collection, and all pieces are compatible.* At launch, Starlink: Battle for Atlas will have additional ships, weapons and pilots available for purchase at the following suggested retail prices:
* Starship Pack (including one starship with modular hull and two wings, one pilot and one weapon): $24.99
* Weapon Pack (including two weapons): $9.99
* Pilot Pack (including one pilot): $7.99
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For more information about Starlink: Battle for Atlas, please visit: www.starlinkgame.com
For the latest on all of Ubisoft's games, please visit www.ubinews.com
About Ubisoft
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*The Arwing Starship and Fox McCloud Pilot will only be compatible with the Nintendo Switch version of the game.
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Genealogy & History
BOOK - Down and Out in Scotland: Researching Ancestral Crisis
By Chris Paton
Published by Unlock the Past, St Agnes, Australia, 2015
This edition printed and bound in Canada by GlobalGenealogy.com Inc.
It is perhaps one of greatest truisms of family history research that we will often find that the lives of our ancestors were best documented when the chips were truly down. There were many battles that our forebears fought for and against in Scotland, both on a personal level and as a part of the society within which they lived. There were the laws of the local parish church and the punishments awaiting those who breached kirk discipline; the struggles to avoid poverty and the stigma of being a debtor; the darkest moments of the soul, from mental health issues and illness, to murder and suicide; and the dramatic moments of rebellion, when our forebears drew a line in the sand against a perceived tyranny or democratic deficit. Illness, death, bigamy, abandonment, accidents, eviction, ethnic cleansing – a dramatic range of challenges across a lifetime, and at times, outright tragedy.
But through all of these episodes, there is an even greater story that emerges, of how our ancestors overcame such hardships. In this latest Unlock the Past guide, genealogist Chris Paton goes in search of the records of ancestral hardship in Scotland, to allow us to truly understand the situations that our ancestors had to endure and overcome across the generations, to help us become the people who we are today.
Product Dimensions: 5 x 8"
Softcover - staple-bound on spine
Color photos, Illustrations
Published by Unlock the Past, St Agnes, Australia, 2015
This edition printed and bound in Canada by GlobalGenealogy.com Inc.
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It is a huge honour to have received the Emerging Architect Prize from the Australian Institute of Architects NSW Chapter.
The EDG Forum project also received Commendations in both Interior Architecture and Heritage Adaptive Reuse categories.
The EDG Forum has been awarded the National Workplace Design Award at the Australian Interior Design Awards. A huge honour in a category filled with exceptional commercial projects from across Australia.
In addition, the project also received the Best of State Award for Commercial projects in NSW, which is judged from a pool of shortlisted entries spanning all commercial projects including Public Projects, Hospitality, Retail and Workplace categories.
Tomek recently featured in the Spring/Summer issue of Architecture Bulletin
Bronte House has been featured in the current issue of Houses
The Wine Quarter has been featured in the current issue of Artichoke
Archer Office are excited to announce our involvement in the Darling Square development at Darling Harbour alongside Kengo Kuma and Aspect Studios.
"Darling Square is expected to become home to around 4,200 residents including circa 1,000 students and will also see residential building contributions from Denton Corker Marshall and Tzannes Associates and a retail podium by Archer Office..."
- Architecture and Design.com.au 15.03.2016
More information at architectureau.com
Tomek will be teaching a Masters of Architecture Graduation Studio at UTS this semester.
The City of Sydney has approved the Development Application for The Wine Quarter in Surry Hills. Construction is now underway.
Archer Office have been invited to participate in the Wallpaper Handmade Exhibition at the 2016 Milan Furniture Fair. We are designing an original piece in collaboration with Australian resin manufacturer Marblo.
Watch this space for more information
Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation, in association with BVN Donovan Hill, warmly invites you to attend the opening of Fugitive Structures 2014 an annual architectural initiative
on Thursday, 20 March 5–7:30 pm.
Clover Moore, Lord Mayor of the City of Sydney,
will open the exhibition at 6:30 pm.
Tomahawk // Archer Breakspear: Poly
Gallery installation
SCAF Project 21
21 March – 3 May 2014
AR-MA: Trifolium
Zen Garden pavilion
SCAF Project 20
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Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival news: WIN 2 X BELLADRUM TICKETS at Kirkhill Primary School Fayre on Saturday 25th Nove…
Latest update from Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival :
WIN 2 X BELLADRUM TICKETS at Kirkhill Primary School Fayre on Saturday 25th November! Santa will be there in his grotto, buckin bronco, craft stall, decorate your own waffle along with a live auction with amazing prizes + lots more.
Looks like a great day!
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🏴☠Ahoy Matey's tis' International Talk Like a Pirate Day.🏴☠
Batten down the hatches and enjoy a little shanty from another Bella 2019 highlight, The Captain's Beard.Music by: Felix Clement and Graeme Walker Lyrics: Felix Clement Instrumental sections: (Jenny's got a poker) by Graeme Walker Find us here on the briney blue... ... See MoreSee Less
I did the lighting for these guys at Bella this year and they were amazing, totally upbeat and energetic
They were brilliant at Bella
Excellent at Bella!
Best band ever
Please please please bring these guys back !! They aaaaargh awesome!!!
Dan, Stiubhart, I do hope you've been obeying today 😉😉 xx
Diane Wilson One of your favourite days! Aaarrr!
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Who caught The Local Honeys on the Garden Stage or their late night Trailer Trash set?
Another stand out act from this year and our good friends Netsounds recorded a session with them too!
It is simply stunning!
What we love most about doing our sessions at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival is that every year we are introduced to an act that's normally totally off our radar and every time we are blown away.
So please welcome, The Local Honeys from Kentucky, influenced by old Bluegrass and creating new sounds for audiences across the world. They completely silenced our otherwise busy and hectic backstage area at Belladrum.
Tell us if you caught their awesome set at Belladrum?
Follow The Local Honeys:
Website: http://www.thelocalhoneys.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3KXxN...
Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelocalhoneys
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg2x...
Produced/Filmed/Edited by Netsounds:
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/netsounds
With special thanks to the Skiddle team for the use of their awesome bus.
A huge tartan heart thanks to everyone at Belladrum who made this possible.
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Breakfast seminar presentations are available for download
We would like to thank those of you who attended our breakfast seminar February 2, 2010. We also want to give a special thanks our presenters; Jon Williams of Strategic Proposals, Per Henning Uppstad of UiS, our own Leif Kjetil Skjæveland and Ray Brown of Concurrence. As we mentioned the event was filmed and will be made viewable very soon. Details on how to view the videos will be announced on our webpages shortly.
All of the presentations used in the event can be downloaded by clicking the links below.
If you have any questions regarding the event, give us a call or use our contact form.
Jon Williams, Managing Director of Strategic Proposals:
"Ten Tips for Winning Tenders" (PDF)
Per Henning Uppstad, Associate professor (PhD), UIS:
"What Readers actually read" (PDF)
Leif Kjetil Skjæveland, Partner of Xait:
"How to create a winning tender document" (PDF)
Ray Brown, Managing Director of Concurrence:
"Electronic Proposals – The Hidden Advantage" (PowerPoint) (PDF)


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As a user of open source software there are some things you can do in order to receive a better response from maintainers and to make their workload just a bit more bearable. First and foremost would be properly filling out all the parts of their issue template.
Another way you can be a good open source citizen is by properly reporting security issues. I prefer the coordinated disclosure approach. However, any issue you open on Github is by default full public disclosure. In my mind this is a jerk move. This puts tremendous pressure on the maintainer of the open source project to respond quickly. Maybe that is what you want but it won't make you any friends with the maintainers and it will leave all the other users of the software open to the vulnerability.
So how do you privately report an issue to the maintainer? If the project is maintained by a large company I suggested searching the web for "report security issue to <company name>" as the top search result will generally get you the site you need. At least it did for my quick searches for Google, Facebook and Adobe.
If the package is maintained by a single developer or a small group I suggest you email the maintainer first to open a dialog that could lead to a coordinated disclosure but how to find the maintainers email?
- Check the README file to see if there is contact information.
- If it is a node project look in the package.json to see if the author lists their email.
- Clone the project and run `git log` from the CLI as frequently the maintainers email address will show up next to their commit.
Worst case scenario, create an issue asking the maintainer to contact you for details of the issue. If they don't get back to you in a reasonable amount of time then go ahead and create a public issue. Note: a reasonable amount of time to me is a minimum of two weeks. Remember OSS maintainers are people too and sometimes they take vacations or have family issues, just like you.
When you send an email to the maintainer remember to include all the details that the maintainer's issue template. Putting in the work up front to properly report an issue will get you a much better response. At least it does from me and from my experience dealing with other maintainers.


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BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT - Batmobile Battle Mode Gamplay Greatness
E3 2014 is in full swing and we've been seeing all kinds of video game awesomeness! Rocksteady is there showing off Batman: Arkham Knight, and they've released five minutes of gameplay footage showing us how freakin' cool this game is going to be. It highlights the Batmobile's battle mode, and this thing kicks so much ass. The Batmobile that they came up with for this game is incredible. Here's the short description that came along with the video:
This is the fourth and last game in the Batman: Arkham series. Kevin Conroy once again reprises his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman, and it's scheduled to be released worldwide in 2015.


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In each training you take notes to improve the learning success in the aftermath.
Also, to look up your own notes are much more efficient, because you remember the entire situation in training and thus also the context information.
With VR glasses it is difficult to write "blind", so we want to do without the physical keyboard.
Dictation is an elegant way to quickly drop information.
And to make you remember even better, we also put the image from the presentation to the dictation.
This will have "your own notes" associated with the image from the presentation.
When is a screencast ever required?
Power Point can save the training documents immediately as a picture sequence. There is no screencast required.
All training documents based on pictures and videos can be taken over immediately without change.
Training to use software that does not yet exist as a video should be recorded as a "screen video" or screencast.
For this we recommend the Camtasia software.
Of course, other freeware products can also be used, but they are not so comfortable to use.
Even if you can create a training document for reading, but the efficiency is often higher when creating a coach video.
My training videos I do with the phone. It's easy, fast, inexpensive and fun.
The biggest advantage of a mobile phone is the upright format. That simply corresponds to our image content. After all, most people are taller than they are wide.
With structured preparation, you and your workouts become more efficient.
Define a rough training structure or process description and which presentation elements should be used.
Prepare the presentation elements and place them in a folder.
Then you have 2 easy options:
1. You use a VR template and enter the file names in Excel
2. You take VR glasses, open the exercise room and modify everything to your liking
There are many completed training courses in various software products (for example, web-based e-learning).
No problem, you can easily continue to use them.
The "Live Screen" function displays a program window in VR and can be operated from there.
The big advantage is that it creates VR-based software that can easily display any other software.
You are completely free which products you want to continue using.


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Infinite scroll is some evil and user-hostile garbage.
Infinite scroll is some evil and user-hostile garbage.
Though I did not almost die, this reminds me of the last time I went to the dentist. Today, I almost died after getting an epidural in my neck. The medicine paralyzed my entire body, including my diaphragm and lungs. The doctor tried to say it was a panic attack. I had turned blue. FML… Read More »
The whole idea of everyone having their own personal pronouns is idiotic. I don't feel like examining the sociology of it (though that's fascinating), but like most people I can barely recall other people's names and associate those with the correct faces most of the time. So me remembering 50 or 100 sets of different… Read More »
I just found a new trick for giving myself permissions in Windows that I assume is a bug. No, I won't reveal it here because I want it to keep working. Like the NSA, I need my bag of tricks and exploits to stay functional.
I know this person means well, but so often people just miss the meta of what is occurring. y'all. what i'm doing today? this is emotional labor (for free!). you'll notice that nowhere in my job description is "educating dudes about why women are people/not sex objects". if this is isn't happening to you-maybe listen… Read More »
The Elevator, Silence of the Lambs People forget it, but this is the entirety of the film. Clarice is running scared through a maze of men who couldn't give less of a shit about her skills, her opinions, or even her flesh itself. pic.twitter.com/8mrKL4dSL1 — Gretchen Felker-Martin (@scumbelievable) July 28, 2018 Great scene, and one… Read More »
Other than writing and communication abilities, I think one of the reasons I am successful in IT is that I often know half a dozen ways or more to do the same thing. Most IT people know one, maybe two. For instance, I was just trying to copy a directory structure but not the files,… Read More »
The problem with the "economist hat" is that it makes otherwise smart people very, very stupid. If I put my economist's hat on, there is an incentive problem with the basic income plans, unless one is very very careful. And that incentive problem is that for many people the basic income looks better than working… Read More »
I got some sort of lemon cake flavor ice cream. I don't think it's ever seen a real lemon as it tastes like lemon cleaner smells. But I also kind of liked it. I guess that means I like eating lemon cleaner. I will probably eat more of it — the ice cream, not actual… Read More »
Greece burning down. California burning down. The UK burning down. Sweden, Siberia…ok, are we allowed to say it's climate change yet? The world a hundred years from now is going to look nothing like today. Glad I am not young. Sorry, Millennials and those of more recent vintage, but you are pretty much screwed.


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About our program
In this fast-changing world, new skills are becoming mission-critical for the success of organizations. Talent aligned to today's technological realities is in short supply, creating a barrier for growth. Industries need specialists in newer skill sets who can analyze the vast amount of data being generated and utilize this information to shape an organization's strategy and success.
The IBM Innovation Center for Education is offering three program engagement models for students in universities and engineering colleges. Together with leading universities the world over, it is putting forward a series of Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) or Information Technology (IT) programs, as well as MBA programs.
The program offerings are industry-aligned and the courseware has been redesigned from the ground up, with a state-of-the-art delivery mechanism to enable students to learn industry-relevant skills. This will impart outstanding industry-grade skills to our students and prepare them for any challenges in their exciting careers ahead. The online platform brings industry and academia together by providing interaction opportunities between industry professionals and students. Participating students get to increase their industry orientation through interactive use of the platform.
It is a whole new way of thinking, and a cutting-edge approach to technology training.
Our Team
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IBM Systems
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IBM Systems Technical University Initiative
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Eshna is a writer at Simplilearn. She has done Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication and is a Gold Medalist in the same. A voracious reader, she has penned several articles in leading national newspapers like TOI, HT and The Telegraph. She loves traveling and photography.
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In 2018 we are honoured to have a new home and partnership with Perch, a modern co-working space based in the heart of the prime business district in Rosebank, Joburg. Perch aims to be a dynamic working environment that fosters collaboration between its members whom consist of entrepreneurs, small business owners and professionals.
The GWS sees a natural partnership with Perch in not only hosting our monthly gatherings but also an opportunity to deeply explore how people work together and the associated dynamics.
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I'm pleased to announce this years – Christmas Banner Design Contest
We welcome all members to participate in designing some christmas themed graphics for the community to enjoy, the winner of which will have the honour of having there banner pride and place on the site
We will also be giving a prize of one invite to the member with the winning banner. Don't be shy, no matter what your skill level just get those thinking caps on and get those designs flowing !
The competition will be closed on Friday, december the 17th 2010, so be sure to note this date for any designs you want entered.
Most importantly, remember to have fun
FTN - Christmas Banner Design Contest
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The River Jordan
By ensemble member Mercedes White
Directed by Alana Arenas
Monday, January 9th @ 7:30pm
Steppenwolf's 1700 Theatre
1700 N Halsted St
About the show
The River Jordan is a story about a man who, despite his best efforts, continues to disappoint the women in his family and ultimately becomes homeless. This new play investigates what it means to be homeless and sheds light on the fact that every single person on the street, or in a shelter, under a bridge, or in a box, whom we pass and deem as "less than", comes from somewhere. They belong to someone. Steppenwolf ensemble member Alana Arenas directs this staged reading.
The Cast
Jordan Julian Parker*
Jasmine Kiayla Jackson
Mother Penelope Walker
*Definition Theatre ensemble member
The Production team
Director - Alana Arenas
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You've just moved into your new home. You've spent a lot of time picking our furnishings, wall colors, and window treatments. Now you're looking at that blank wall in your family room, your child's bedroom or nursery, and thinking, "I need something special and meaningful for this room!!" That wall space deserves something that will make you or child feel happy every time you or they look at it. Consider hiring an artist to paint some original art.
If you've ever wondered about how to hire an artist or how to commission art, you may not realize it's easier than you think. I create custom commissioned art for busy mothers (and fathers) who want to capture a happy memory of their child or children. Over the years I have worked with many collectors who are new to the process of how to commission art. They come to me because they like my watercolor style. Once you find an artist you like and have an idea of what you want them to paint, you'll want to reach out to them.
Here are five things you'll want to ask an artist when you're considering having them create a piece of art for you:
Do you take commissions? Do your research on the artist you're interested in hiring. If they create commissions, look at the work they have done for other collectors. Pay attention to how their art makes you feel. Look through their portfolio of work and tell the artist which pieces you like best so they have an idea of your preferred style. If the artist hasn't create commissioned work, that doesn't mean that they wouldn't. Most artists will feel flattered to be asked to create something for you, so it doesn't hurt to ask them.
How much do you charge for a commission? Most commissionable artists have specific prices for sizes they offer. Those prices should be publicized and may change based on how quickly you want your art or if you'd like them to frame it for you. If you don't see the size you want in the artist's offerings, it's okay to ask if they can create a different size for you. The artist will work out a price for a size they don't offer currently.
How long will it take? This can vary from one artist to the next and depending on what medium they use (pencil, watercolor, oil, acrylic, etc.). Art is not an exact thing, so be prepared for a range of timelines depending on many factors. If the artist has other commissions they're working on you may need to ask how soon they will be able to start your piece and where you fall in the queue for art commissions.
What colors will you use? Make sure you tell the artist if there are specific colors you love or want to match. If there is a specific color you really don't like, let the artist know before they start creating your piece. I like to give my collectors a color palette before I start working on their piece. You can ask for that from the artist you hire.
Will I get updates along the way? or will I not see the work until it's done? This is up to the artist. When I create my commissions, I always have the collector approve the sketch. The layout of watercolor can't be changed once the paint is applied to the sketch, so it's important to get the collector's approval along the way. The creation process is different for each artist, but a checkpoint is definitely something to ask for if you want to see the progress of your piece. Whether you're kept in the loop regularly or you're just waiting with eager anticipation for the final piece if you've communicated what you want to the artist you're bound to get something you love.
Was this helpful? Reach out to me with any other questions you might have about hiring an artist to paint your child/children or some original art for your child's room.. Want something different than what I offer? I have an extensive network of talented artist friends I can connect you with as well.


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Hello there. What do you think of my NEW Logo? Always wanted something like this. Makes my Images look more Professional, even though I'm not a Pro.
Hello there. What do you think of my NEW Logo? Always wanted something like this. Makes my Images look more Professional, even though I'm not a Pro.
Pentax K10d 17-50mm Tamron Lens. I liked the shadows from the trees.
Oh, yes. I do have a new Blog
This is another Lens that I have in my Collection. It's made by Vivitar and it's a 500mm Lens. Pictured here mounted on my Pentax K100D with a 2x Double. The Double Lens increases the Lens to a 1000mm.
I was not happy with the results from the 2x. Seem'd to blur the Image too much. I was advised by others that have this not to use it. Just use the 500mm Lens and you will have better results. I took the advice and tried it out. Much better than having the 2x installed.
Again, this is not a Lens to shoot hand held. It would be very wise to use a Tripod for this kind of Lens. If you don't, your Image will be blurry, unless you are that steady.
The Change Of Season's is coming.
I know that I've Posted this Image before, but today I took it out again and gave it a try to see how the Images would come out. In messin' around with it, I found that the Lens is very sensitive to touch & any small vibration will cause the camera to shake just a bit, but enough to blur my Image. With this big Lens set at 480mm, it will be necessary to use a Remote Shutter Release. This way there will be no shake . . . . I hope!
Ok, so I went over to one of my favorite places where I could get some distance shooting with the long Lens. The first shot's I took were at a subject way "out there" using the 800mm setting. The shake was even worse out that far! Didn't like what I saw, so I deleted what showed up. The one above was taken from the Bridge above the Lake, looking down. It was about 40 yds. away. This came out better using the 480mm setting. Not all that clear, but it's acceptable for me. I'll keep working with this Lens and see more of what it does. BTW – The leaves around here are just starting to change a bit. Nothing eye catching just yet. Too early.
I'm over at this place again, yesterday, because I wanted to get "out there" and do some shooting with my camera. I seem to be drawn here to the Grings Mill area many times hoping that I'll find something different. Usually most all of it remains the same, except when the Seasons start changing. Soon the leaves will change color and Fall will be here. It is one of my favorite times of the year. Water here is a bit on the high side because of the rain we've had before. It's usually not this high.
At the far end of the bridge that cross's over the Schyukill River is this old Pump House. The Pump House dates back to the middle 1800's and was used, at one time, to pump water from the river into the Union Canal that once was here. It stayed in operation until the Union Canal was no longer needed. The Pumps that were here have been removed. They are no longer needed. Now, the old house serves as a storage area for the Park Service.
It was such a nice beautiful, somewhat cool day, that I could not resist pressing the shutter button once more.
Images taken with my Pentax K10D using a Tamron 17-50mm AF Lens.
One Lens that I didn't have for my Nikon was a long range zoom Lens. After looking around for a few day's I decided to order this Lightdow 420 – 800mm Telephoto Lens that just snap's on the front of my camera. It took about a week to get it, so I was anxious to see what this Lens can do. I got it at a good price, so it's not real expensive. I can't afford those big fancy ones that cost thousands of dollars. Don't need those. I'm not a Pro at this. It's a fixed f/stop Lens set at f/8.0. I can't change the AP settings at all. Never the less, I seem to like this, so far.
I can zoom out to 800mm with this for getting close-ups from a distance away. One thing I did notice about this is that the Lens really is nothing but a "spotting scope" that you can use for target shooting or just plain spotting. It can be used for any number of thing without pressing the shutter button. Another thing with this Lens is you absolutely can not shoot without a Tripod support. The slightest shake will make the Image blur a bit. I can't "hand hold" the camera with this Lens on and press the shutter.
I'll be taking it out "for a walk" more as time goes by, and see how well it really does.