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Bob Eason isn�t about style points these days.
Bob Eason isn�t about style points these days.
Northside�s football coach is only concerned about his Monarchs moving on, something that they did Friday night following a 19-7 victory over Hertford County in the second round of the NCHSAA 2-AA playoffs.
�You survive and advance,� Eason said. �It�s that time of the year.�
This win, however, wasn�t the Monarchs� most impressive performance during their eight-game winning streak following a 2-3 start. Northside was held scoreless in the second half and committed three turnovers after halftime � two on fumbles and one on an interception in the red zone.
However, fifth-seeded Northside (10-3) still proved too strong for the No. 13 Bears (7-6), who finished fourth in the Northeastern Coastal Conference.
And as a result of the victory, East Central Conference champion Northside advanced to the third round, where the Monarchs will visit T.W. Andrews (11-1) from High Point next week. Top-seeded Andrews beat eight-seeded North Brunswick 39-0 on Friday night.
�Coach told us that they would come out strong and that they weren�t scared of us,� said Northside senior Josh Cabrera, who returned a punt 68 yards for a touchdown and also scored on a touchdown reception. �They came out hitting from the jump and we didn�t, and that was the difference in the beginning of the game. Once we hit them back, it went our way.�
The Monarchs trailed 7-0 before they scored 19 unanswered points to seize control. And while Northside only led 19-7 throughout the second half, the Monarchs were never really threatened by the Bears, thanks to their defense.
Northside allowed just 61 yards rushing and forced four turnovers � fumble recoveries by junior Asante Collins and senior Famous Roberts and interceptions by Cabrera and junior Dawnoven Smith.
Hertford senior quarterback Ryan Weaver completed 14 of 28 passes for 117 yards, including a 12-yard touchdown pass to Jamel Monger on the Bears� opening possession of the game that gave them a 7-0 lead.
�We tried to put a lot of pressure on the quarterback. He had a good arm and if you let him sit there he is going to eat you up,� Eason said. �Our guys hustled and played hard. Our defensive ends and Dawnoven Smith played a great game.�
Smith sealed the win with 1:02 left with an interception at the Monarchs� 28-yard line. Cabrera�s pick also came in the fourth quarter.
�We were not reading our keys (early),� Smith said. �Once we started reading our keys, we started clicking. We wanted to stop the run. If they had to throw, we had to stop that, too.�
Hertford coach Scott Privott was impressed with Northside�s defense. The Monarchs allowed just three first downs in the first half.
�We hadn�t faced a defense that fast all year,� said Privott, adding his team�s early score woke the Monarchs up. �We couldn�t contain No. 80 (Smith) and No. 42 (Korey Curry). We didn�t have time to throw the ball. When they stopped the run it forced us to throw and it was predictable.�
Following his touchdown catch, Monger was held to just one more reception for 5 yards.
And Northside answered Monger�s score with a 13-play, 64-yard drive that lasted 6:24 and that was capped by sophomore quarterback Jake Erickson�s 5-yard touchdown pass to Cabrera with seven seconds left in the first quarter.
�We needed that,� Cabrera said. �It was a great momentum builder.�
After forcing an 18-yard punt on the Bears� ensuing possession, the Monarchs got the ball back at their 42. Junior Kris Curry then busted through for a 50-yard run to the Bears� 8 on the first play of the drive. Two plays later, Roberts scored on an 8-yard touchdown run to give Northside a 13-7 lead.
Curry ended with 157 yards rushing on 26 carries. He wore down Hertford�s defense, particularly in the first half.
Later in the second quarter, the Monarchs forced the Bears to a three-and-out from the Hertford 29. Cabrera then fielded the ensuing punt and returned it 68 yards for a touchdown to give the Monarchs a 19-7 cushion.
�I don�t know what coach called, but I started running and I saw less people so I cut back and forth,� Cabrera said. �I tried to make a big play for our team.�
Indeed it was a big play for the Monarchs and backbreaker for the Bears.
�That punt return really hurt us,� Privott said. �I told them all week that we couldn�t give up the big play.�
Cabrera�s punt return was the final scoring for the game. But thanks to the Monarchs� defense, Northside didn�t need to score again.
�It was very frustrating knowing that we never had them for sure,� said Cabrera, who finished with three catches for 19 yards and two rushes for 53 yards. �We just had to keep playing. Our defense stepped up.�
And now the Monarchs find themselves practicing next week, particularly on Thanksgiving Day on Thursday.
�We have to stay focused and not let the week get to us,� Smith said.
Eason said that Thursday will mark the seventh time in the school�s 13 years the football team will practice on Thanksgiving, a feat that make him proud.
�It�s a great tradition,� he said. �It lets you know the hard work pays off. This team has come a long way. This has been one of the most improved teams I�ve been a part of.�
Hertford 7 0 0 0 � 7
Northside 7 12 0 0 � 19
First Quarter
H � Monger 12 pass from Weaver (Merritt kick) 6:37
N � Cabrera 5 pass from Erickson (Eason kick) 0:07
Second Quarter
N � Roberts 8 run (kick failed) 9:12
N � Cabrera 68 punt return (run failed) 3:22
First downs 11 12
Rushes-yards 29-61 41-214
Passing 117 16
Comp-Att-Int 14-28-2 5-8-1
Punts-Avg. 5-27.6 3-33.3
Fumbles-Lost 1-1 3-2
Penalties-Yards 6-60 2-20
RUSHING�H: Chavis 7-29, Leary 6-19, Lassiter 5-8, Weaver 5-(-18), Clark 2-21, Sharpe 4-2. N: Curry 26-157, Smith 3-2, Roberts 8-6, Erickson 2-(-4), Cabrera 2-53.
PASSING�H: Weaver 14-28-2-117. N: Erickson 5-8-1-16.
RECEIVING�H: Monger 2-17, Lassiter 5-23, Gatling 1-5, Ruffin 2-34, Sharpe 1-12, Clark 2-23, Chavis 1-3. N: Cabrera 3-19, Wells 1-1, Roberts 1-(-4).


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Erasing Loneliness is a 6 week challenge to help you move past loneliness and foster more meaningful connections. Get the scoop HERE.
If you haven't done so already CLICK HERE to download the Erasing Loneliness JORNAL. It'll help you track your thoughts and transformation towards authentic friendships throughout the challenge. You can find WEEK 1 here, WEEK 2 here, WEEK 3 here, WEEK 4 here. Feel free to go at your own pace.
Since loneliness hit in my early twenties, the allure of engaging with other
20-somethings was high. Strangely enough, our little farm town seemed devoid of that population group and places to meet them.
Have you experienced something similar…(whatever your age-group is)?
When individuals years younger and older began making appearances in my life I was a tad hesitant. Could true connection flourish with someone experiencing an entirely different life phase? Would they know and understand my heart?
Instead of turning them away for fear of not having much in common, I chose to enjoy each and every one of them. This led to a wealth of incredible friendships.
Nothing breaks up a long day like chatting with a 5th grader as he helps you with landscaping, or sharing the burdens of life with a 63 year old as she fixes you a chicken salad sandwich. Some of my closest friends in this 'new-ish' town of mine are 10 to 20 years older and younger than I am. Yep.
All that to say — it's possible. Possible and I'm daring you to GO FOR IT. Because maybe that's all we really need for this week's challenge. Permission.
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Basic Script Lettering 101
$ 199.00
This class is for anyone and everyone who has ever wanted to learn the basics of lettering. More specifically, script lettering! Learn a little bit about typography, the best tools to use, and a few tips and tricks I've learned along the way.
Learning Objectives
- What is Typography? Know the difference between calligraphy and script lettering.
- What tools do I use? I will give you a large list of my favorite and most used tools and where to find them.
- Learn to recognize the most common mistakes with script style lettering and how to avoid them.
- By using your favorite drawing materials, create a hand-letter sketch that's meaningful, lasting, and inspiring.
- Digitizing your work.
Suggested MaterialsYou'll need all your favorite drawing materials:
- sketchbook or paper
- pencil (a soft pencil like a 2B works great)
- eraser (I use a pink pearl, or prisma color gummy eraser. But anything that erases will be perfect)
- pen (a micron pen, .01 is a good starter - or you can get a set that ranges from .005 to 08)
- round paint brush (a mixed media or watercolor brush works great. I love my Master's Touch, size 4, round brush - can be found at your local craft store. If you can get a variety of brush sizes, do so!)
- a liquid medium of your choice (watercolor, gouache, ink, calligraphy ink, acrylic ink. I use Speedball's liquid acrylic ink the most)
We'll go over a lot of different lettering tools in this class. Although, you could technically get through this class with only a few sheets of printer paper, a pencil, eraser and a pen or sharpie, you'll want to get as many of the tools as you can. Script lettering with a brush and ink or watercolor is what I do a lot of, so I'll be going over this style a lot. This class is about experimenting and finding the tools that fit you and your style best.
The best way to learn will be to try new things, challenge yourself and make mistakes! (that's what erasers are for, right?)
# 7 | Total Time: 49 min
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It's february, put down your christmas decorations
Kes Zerda
Somehow, still alive
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*hides in your tails* >.>S
*hides in your tails* >.>S
hiya! how you been?
I've been allrightish. ^-^ We need to talk more and such! @.x
Definitely. I should be on AIM more often for chatting and cake and whatnot.
Christmas-themed decorations we can agree with the swift post-holiday removal of, but Christmas lights themselves are good all the time! ^^
*giggles* depends on the lights, in my opinion. Icicle lights in July just look silly.
Oh, we count icicle ones as Christmas/holiday/winter themed, and those need to go away!
LOL... do you know if the people inside are still alive???
otherwise... yeh that's just a little sad....even if it does look nice
otherwise... yeh that's just a little sad....even if it does look nice


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Is Asana important?/
The Hatha Yoga Pradipika explains: Hatha Yoga for the attainment of Raja Yoga.
Hatha Yoga is a form of yoga that uses the will to direct the body and the breath. This union of consciousness and the resulting healthy physicality primes a person for awakening.
Awakening comes when Hatha yoga takes us to the pinnacle of practice: Raja Yoga.
Raja yoga utilizes the 8 limbed path of classical (often referred to as Pataniaji's system) to control the mind and the emotions.
It is said that with the attainment of Raja Yoga one can acknowledge, accept, and redirect the mental activities without self judgement or suffering.
So in simple terms Verse 2 in the Pradipika reminds us that we are doing something important in our level 2 vinyasa class!
That the posture and the other willful activities of our asana practice are important. They are in fact, the staircase that leads to liberation.
Get there, I'm waiting.


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Home runs put fans in the seats and injects interest into baseball — something that Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton was doing with feverous ferocity this summer. He could hit a baseball harder than the best hitter in the game and further than the strongest slugger, and he was reminding fans of players from eras past.
Beyond that, Stanton is a a statue waiting to be built, as he's tall, handsome and fantastic at the game of baseball.
That's what the game is all about, looking back into the past and reveling in what used to be and how it relates to today. Giancarlo Stanton was doing that in regards to his hitting power, but he's also reminding us how unfair the game can be to the fans.
According to reports, Stanton has a broken bone in his hand which will almost certainly derail his quest to win the MVP.
This sucks — and there is literally no other way to say it. For some reason, baseball fans have put so much into their sport for almost 200 years and they still can't have nice things.
What sin is this penance for?
Losing Giancarlo Stanton hurts the Marlins more than it hurts baseball as a whole, but it's still the worst thing to happen to the sport all season long. Not only was Stanton an MVP candidate, and a leading one at that, but he was making baseball exciting for once in a very long time.
We all love to harp on the summer of 1998 for being tainted by steroids, but were we not entertained up to that point? We were, wholesomely and handsomely, entertained by the home run race that occurred that summer and we were entertained again when Barry Bonds was blasting bombs a few years later.
Stanton was doing the same thing this summer, but he was doing it clean — as far as we know.
Home runs are exciting, and Stanton could hit them harder and farther than anyone else. Losing him to injury for a second straight season is so unfair to baseball fans, it makes us wonder what we did to deserve this torture. While Stanton reminds fans of players from eras past, his broken jaw in 2014 and broken hand in 2015 is a painful reminder of players who never fully lived up to their potentials thanks to various injuries.
Stanton is baseball's most exciting player and now he's going to be as bored sitting on the sidelines as the rest of us.
More from FanSided:
Power ranking the NL MVP candidates following Giancarlo Stanton's injury
FanDuel fantasy baseball tips: Top 10 batter vs pitcher matchups-6/30
MLB Trade Deadline: Worst trade deadline deals of all-time
MLB Trade Deadline: 5 teams that won't make any moves
FanDuel fantasy baseball tips: Starting pitcher rankings-6/29


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Leonardo da Vinci, SpaceX, Pennsylvania Democrats, David Beckham
Marc Ross Daily
March 4, 2019
Curation and commentary from Marc A. Ross
Reporting from Alexandria, Virginia
Marc Ross Daily = News + Analysis at the Intersection of Globalization + Disruption + Politics
✔ US, China close in on trade deal
✔ Venezuela opposition leader Juan Guaidó plans return
✔ Japan okays research using human cells in animals
✔ House Democrats to probe claims of Trump obstruction
✔ Glory Glory Man United? The paradox of profits without trophies
US, China close in on trade deal: WSJ reports, China and the US are close to completing a trade deal, though hurdles remain. Both countries could lift some tariffs imposed last year, and Beijing would agree to ease restrictions on American products.
A formal agreement could be reached at a summit between Trump and Xi, probably around March 27, after Xi finishes a trip to Italy and France.
The two sides continue to negotiate over issues involving Chinese industrial policy the US argues gives Chinese domestic firms an advantage, especially state-owned enterprises.
NYT: US and China near a trade deal to drop tariffs
The Trump administration is close to a trade deal with China that would roll back tariffs on both sides of the Pacific but may do little to achieve the substantive changes to China's economy that the United States initially set out to win.
The agreement under discussion would expand markets for American financial services firms and farmers, in part by requiring that China buy large amounts of energy and farm goods, like liquid natural gas and soybeans.
Noah Smith: Trump should take aim at China's joint-venture rule: The partnerships required to do business in the country are a cover for stealing US know-how.
Huawei executive files suit over Canadian detention: WSJ reports, Meng Wanzhou claims her legal rights were violated when she was detained at Vancouver International Airport in December following an extradition arrest request from the US.
Nikkei: Five things to expect from China's top political meeting: Slowing growth and geopolitical tensions to dominate discussions at the National People's Congress.
China convened on Sunday its once-a-year meeting of the country's two top political bodies to set the nation's direction for the coming year.
The country's foremost political advisory body, the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, kicked off the nearly two week-long meeting, preceding the National People's Congress on Tuesday.
Economic slowdown
Trade war with the US
Foreign policy
On Tuesday morning, Premier Li Keqiang's work report will set targets for gross domestic product expansion, the fiscal balance, inflation and other factors. The domestic policy mix will be defined by the three so-called "critical battles," launched in 2017, against pollution, financial risks, and poverty.
China's legislature will vote next week on a highly-anticipated bill that will bring "a fundamental change" for foreign investors in a move that could help ease US trade tensions.
Nikkei: China hails 2019 as a 'critical year' to realize Xi's goals
Nation's biggest political meetings of the year kicked off on Sunday.
China says it needs a 'proper increase' in defense spending: Bloomberg reports, Beijing said it would need to increase its military spending to protect itself.
Mark Helprin: The US is ceding the Pacific to China: While Washington's focus is elsewhere, Beijing plays the long game—that means preparing for war.
South Korea to seize on world's first full 5G network: Nikkei reports, SK Group and KT lead the pack in new services like holographic streaming.
Philippine Navy looks to join rescue bid for Subic shipyard: Nikkei reports, admiral prefers South Korean or US bidders to preserve strategic facility
NYT: After India loses dogfight, questions arise about its 'vintage' military
An aerial clash last week with Pakistan was a rare test for the Indian military — and it left observers a bit dumbfounded.
As America strengthens ties with India to help counter China, critics say its military faces challenges, including aging hardware and low funding.
AFP: Modi and Imran bask after 'good' Kashmir crisis
Venezuela opposition leader Juan Guaidó plans return: WSJ reports, Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó said he plans to return to Venezuela on Monday in a move that directly confronts President Nicolás Maduro's authority and could end with Mr. Guaidó in jail.
US considers emergency economic aid for Venezuela: FT reports, financial assistance would be dependent on Nicolás Maduro standing down.
Pressure on Kenny over Facebook lobby claims: The Times reports, Enda Kenny is being pressed to say whether he used Ireland's presidency of the EU to lobby other member states on behalf of Facebook after "explosive" allegations about his alleged inappropriate relationship with the social media giant emerged over the weekend.
Brexit bribe? UK PM May unveils $2.1 billion fund for Brexit-backing towns: Reuters reports, British Prime Minister Theresa May will on Monday set out plans for a 1.6 billion pound ($2.11 billion) fund to help to boost economic growth in Brexit-supporting communities with ministers denying it was a bribe to win support for her EU exit deal.
France to set new €500 million digital tax for 30 tech giants: DW reports, France's finance minister will bring forward legislation this week for a 3 percent tax on companies including Google and Facebook. Public anger about tax avoidance by digital giants has prompted the move.
AFP: Macron calls for French reconciliation with Italy
French President Emmanuel Macron has launched a call for reconciliation with Italy following a diplomatic spat between the neighbors that saw Paris briefly recall its ambassador.
Relations between the two countries have fractured due to repeated clashes between centrist Macron and Italy's populist coalition government.
France and Italy to celebrate Leonardo da Vinci's anniversary together: DW reports, France's president has invited his Italian counterpart to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the artist's death. Emmanuel Macron hopes the gesture will help end a diplomatic spat between the neighbors.
Washington restores status of EU mission to US: DW reports, the US has announced a reversal of last year's sudden downgrading of the European Union's diplomatic status. The EU delegation in Washington has been restored to member state from international organization.
A SpaceX rocket with an unmanned crew capsule blasted off on Saturday for the International Space Station, in a key milestone for Elon Musk's space company and NASA's long-delayed goal to resume human spaceflight from US soil later this year.
Japan okays research using human cells in animals: AFP reports, Japan has given the green light to a controversial research process involving implanting animals with human stem cells that could eventually help grow human organs for transplant inside animal hosts.
House Democrats to probe claims of Trump obstruction: FT reports, the Judiciary committee chair says he will seek dozens of documents this week.
WP: House Judiciary chairman says he will launch probe of Trump's 'abuse of power'
On Monday the House Judiciary committee will issue demands for documents from more than 60 people and entities. The targets include the president's son Donald Trump Jr and the chief finance officer of Trump's business empire, Allen Weisselberg. Other possible targets are John Kelly, Trump's former chief of staff, and former White House counsel Don McGahn.
Mueller's final report will ignite an epic war over disclosure: Bloomberg reports, there will be a struggle in Congress, on cable TV and social media and probably in the courts over how much must be disclosed from what will begin as a secret report to Attorney General William Barr. There also will be an epic political fight over whether the findings implicate President Donald Trump in wrongdoing that may even merit his impeachment, as some Democrats say, or clear him after a 21-month investigation that he and other Republicans call a "witch hunt."
Trump's emergency declaration hits a major roadblock in the Senate: LAT reports, Republican Sen. Rand Paul has reportedly become the fourth senator on his side of the aisle to commit to voting for a Democratic-backed resolution to rescind Trump's emergency declaration.
OTD: In 1861 Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated as American president for the first time.
WSJ: Trump's job-approval rating ticks up, along with warning signs
Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll also finds Democratic primary voters looking for a nominee with aggressive policy ideas.
Trump's job-approval rating, at 46%, is similar to those of Clinton and Obama at this point in their terms.
The poll also found the majority of Democratic primary voters are looking for a nominee with aggressive policy ideas.
Trump's improved rating to an uptick in support from white men without a college degree.
Trump cumulatively leads a generic Democratic opponent, 46% to 40%, in four Midwestern states he carried in 2016—Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin—along with Pennsylvania, which borders the Midwest.
Trump trails a generic Democrat, 50% to 39%, in five Sunbelt states Democrats aim to flip in 2020: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas.
Pennsylvania Democrats wonder how far is too far left: NYT reports, some worry that Democrats' momentum in the state could screech to a halt if the party's eventual 2020 nominee strays far left.
Anne-Marie Slaughter: Today's centrist candidates are not a cross-section of America: Those who espouse a new political middle ground are overwhelmingly affluent white men.
"Any effort to create a sustainable new coalition must reach across gender, race, ethnic, and generational lines. Otherwise "centrist independent" will become code for well-off white people who no longer feel comfortable in the Democratic party."
Death toll tops 20 after tornadoes hit Southeast: Storms swept through swaths of Alabama and Georgia; the most destruction appears to be in Lee County, Ala.
Vale chief steps down over deadly dam collapse in Brazil: FT reports, Fabio Schvartsman agrees to 'temporary' resignation under pressure from prosecutors.
HBO and Turner chiefs depart amid AT&T shake-up of WarnerMedia: FT reports, Richard Plepler and David Levy exits follow final approval for $80bn takeover.
Bloomberg: Spielberg says Netflix and theater films aren't equal for Oscars
Glory Glory Man United? The paradox of profits without trophies: Can one of the world's most profitable football clubs keep growing if it no longer wins the biggest competitions?https://on.ft.com/2EwqT90
LA Galaxy unveils a statue of David Beckham.
AFP: Neymar hints at joining Real Madrid


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Altair Engineering, Inc today announced that the company has been honored with a 2011 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility. As part of the When Work Works research initiative, the annual award recognizes employers that enhance business and employee success by fostering flexible work environments.
The honorees are chosen based on an initial employer application and subsequent employee insights gathered through an online survey.
"Our employees are our greatest asset, and we strive to demonstrate our appreciation for their dedication by cultivating a positive work environment and culture," said Jim Scapa, chairman and CEO of Altair. "Knowing that we have received this award in large part thanks to our employee feedback and participation in the process is encouraging."
Altair has integrated a variety of initiatives and policies in an effort to improve work-life balance and employee satisfaction. Among these include providing technology to enable remote working arrangements, inviting staff to receive a massage by an on-site therapist during work hours, and encouraging wellness by incorporating fresh-food vending options and having in-house exercise facilities. In addition, Altair has introduced a health clinic within its world headquarters, which provides employees – and their families – access to a nurse practitioner who can address common health concerns, allowing employees to avoid a time-consuming trip to the doctor.
"The response to these programs has been outstanding," said Scapa. "Altair will continue to explore opportunities to enhance our employees' day-to-day environment."
When Work Works is a project of the Families and Work Institute in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Institute for Competitive Workforce and the Twiga Foundation, with funding from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
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Geof Tidey, MD
Dr. Tidey is a highly trained Reproductive Endocrinologist who is part of the fertility specialist team at the Richmond Center for Fertility and Endocrinology, a participating provider in the WINFertility Network.
Education and Certification
Dr. Tidey is an Echols Scholar and a graduate of the University of Virginia, he went on to obtain his medical degree at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Maryland and this fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at George Washington University. Dr. Tidey then went on to conduct research at the National Institutes of Health.
He is double-board-certified in Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility and Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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Dr. Tidey is currently the Medical Director of the Virginia IVF and Andrology Center which he co-founded in 1998. Since the centers inception, it has maintained its status as one of the country's most successful IVF facilities.
He developed and directs the area's first anonymous oocyte donation program and he is responsible for the fist frozen oocyte pregnancy in central Virginia.
Dr. Tidey has authored numerous papers, abstracts and book chapters and has lectured extensively on topics related to infertility and reproductive endocrinology. He is a member of the Society of Reproductive Endocrinologists, the Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology, the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the Richmond Academy of Medicine.


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Providing scholarships delivers these benefits to affiliates and recruiting managers:
1. Affiliates: Gets you in front of influential managers, to help them get more production from their agents
2. Recruiting managers: Gives you a reason to contact agents
3. Gets you a reason to form rapport with good newer agents and an on-going relationship
4. Involves you, as a coach (if you wish to be their coach in the program) to be a deciding factor in their success (see the information on becoming a Certified Up and Running coach)
5. Creates success in the agents you coach, so you create a long-term business relationship with winners
6. Differentiates you from others as someone who is interested in more than just that agent's business
7. Recruiting managers: Provides a distinct, tangible value for you to recruit to; provides measurable results for you to use to beat that competition!
How the Program Works
1. Purchase multiple tuitions (seats) of the Up and Running in Real Estate program. You may award these 'seats' throughout the year. 'Seats' purchased must be used within one year. Discounts for multiple seat purchases are listed on the website, and can be directly access here: http://upandrunninginrealestate.com/pricing/.
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Precise atomic radiative lifetime via photoassociative spectroscopy of ultracold lithium
McAlexander, W.I.
Abraham, E.R.I.
Ritchie, N.W.M.
Williams, C.J.
Stoof, H.T.C.
Hulet, R.G.
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We have obtained spectra of the high-lying vibrational levels of the 13Σ+g state of Li26 via photoassociation of ultracold Li6 atoms confined in a magneto-optical trap. The 13Σ+g state of the diatomic molecule correlates to a 2S1/2 state atom plus a 2P1/2 state atom. The long-range part of the molecular interaction potential for this state depends on the 2P atomic radiative lifetime. By calculating the energy eigenvalues of a model potential for the 13Σ+g state and fitting them to the experimentally measured vibrational levels, we have extracted a value for the 2P lifetime of 26.99±0.16 ns. The precision is currently limited by the accuracy of a region of the model potential provided by ab initio calculations.
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text: The Entire List of Visual Studio 2012 Short Cut Keys Category : General Programming Tips By Ashok Raja T View the entire list of Visual Studio 2012 short cut keys that are available for Designers, Editors, Data, File and Project Operations, Window Management, Tool Windows, Debugging, Testing and Integrated Help. Visual studio ( VS ) uses multiple pre-defined short cut schemes depending on the users settings. These are set during first time when the Visual Studio is opened after installation.These settings can be changed in Keyboard options in Options Menu in the later stage if required.Checkout this link at MSDN to view the full list of Visual Studio short cut keys and also have a look into this link to create custom short keys in Visual studio. View All Tips Provide your feed back about this tip


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I recently wrote a guest post for the wonderful lifestyle blog A Bubbly Life written by the very sweet Laurel. In it I wrote all about my favorite two apps for editing photographs on your phone. I wanted to share the post here with all of you, and to tell you that I am going to be introducing you to another fantastic FREE app later on this week. You don't want to miss this one, it's like Instagram & A Beautiful Mess combined…it's beautiful. But for today, here is a quick post on tips for photography using just your phone.
As a blogger, I have come to really appreciate the true value of good quality photographs, and since getting my first 'proper' camera (the Canon pictured above) a few years ago I can really see the difference the photographs have made to my blog from a professional point of view. But, carrying a big, heavy camera around all day just to capture my coffee dates just get frustrating. And then I have to fiddle and play around with the settings to get the light just right, and never mind the editing that comes afterwards.
But, after getting my first iPhone last year, I cannot tell you how it has revolutionized my blogging. I am able to quickly snap bits of pretty-ness as I walk to work, sit at my desk and especially, while out and about with friends.
I can edit, add text and upload them to my blog in a matter of seconds. AMAZING!
Today I want to share with you my two favourite apps for blogging. I hope you find them useful. I have mentioned them both on numerous occasions on my blog and Facebook page, and that's because I think the are just wonderful.
One of them is only for the iPhone (Instagram) but A Beautiful Mess is for Android users too. If you know of any other great apps that you love to use, please pop me a comment below.
Happy Snapping!
Instagram has been around for a while, but it is still one of my absolute favourite apps for quick and easy editing on my iPhone. When posting photographs to my instagram feed I try and use the same filter so ensure consistency with my brand. It also looks a lot neater and is easier on the eyes when my photographs have a similar feel to them. But that is completely up to you, you can go wild with the filters and frames available and are only limited by your imagination! Download Instagram for free through Itunes.
Here are some images I've edited using the Valencia filter:
When you take photographs on your phone, play around with angles and make use of as much natural light as you can. Using a flash really takes away from the natural feel of your photographs and makes the look plain and artificial. Natural light is softer and more forgiving on people and products.
A Beautiful Mess is a photo editing app designed and developed my one of my favourite blogs...A Beautiful Mess. This app allows you to add backgrounds, make collages, add text, add cute doodles and frames and change the colour of each of those elements. Its super easy to use and the results are pretty amazing. I often get readers asking how I add all these effects to my photos, and it's so simple. This app has also recently been released for Android users. You can download it through the Itunes store for .99c
All of the photographs above were taken with my iPhone 4S. Nothing too fancy, but with a little bit of time and thought, you can really make your pictures pop! Do you have any other tips for taking great photographs with your phone?
Look out for my new favorite app coming to the blog soon.


text: GPSA Research Exposition http://hdl.handle.net/2376/1443 This community contains research and creative materials featured at the annual GPSA Research Exposition (formerly Wiley Exposition) held at Washington State University. 2019-09-22T19:58:50Z Land Cover Classification With ASTER Data, North Cascades National Park, WA http://hdl.handle.net/2376/1375 Land Cover Classification With ASTER Data, North Cascades National Park, WA 0003-01-01T00:00:00Z The impact of pyriproxyfen on obliquebanded leafroller, Choristoneura rosaceana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) http://hdl.handle.net/2376/1445 The impact of pyriproxyfen on obliquebanded leafroller, Choristoneura rosaceana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) The obliquebanded leafroller (OBLR), Choristoneura rosaceana (Harris), is one of the most destructive pests of tree fruits in Washington. The development of insecticide resistance in OBLR has led us to explore new management strategies. The use of very low doses of insecticides that have strong sublethal effects represents an environmentally-friendly option to improve existing integrated pest management strategies. We tested the insect growth regulator pyriproxyfen (Esteem® 0.86EC, Valent U.S.A. Corporation) to determine its lethal and sublethal effects on OBLR. A leaf-disk bioassay was used to test seven doses of pyriproxyfen ranging from 0.0 to 3.0 μg per final instar OBLR. Male and female larvae were assessed separately for mortality as well as other parameters of growth and development. We found that response to pyriproxyfen was dose-dependent: only 5-6% of the larvae treated with the highest dose emerged as morphologically normal adults, compared to 86% emergence in the controls. Adult emergence was significantly delayed at doses higher than 0.1 μg per larva. The weights of OBLR pupae and adults were significantly increased whereas fecundity and fertility were significantly reduced at a sublethal dose of 0.03 μg per larva. We conclude that both lethal and sublethal effects contribute to the observed reductions of OBLR densities in tree fruit orchards treated with pyriproxyfen. Poster presented at the Wiley Expo 2008 and was first place winner in the competition 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z


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Trevor Paglen
At the intersection of science, contemporary art and journalism, Trevor Paglen constructs unfamiliar yet meticulously researched ways to see and interpret the world around us
Artist Trevor Paglen developed his work The Last Pictures through years of research and consultation with leading philosophers, scientists, engineers, artists and historians. While in residence at MIT, he worked with researchers Professor Karl. K. Berggren of the MIT Research Lab for Electronics, Associate Professor Brian L. Wardle from the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and graduate student Adam McCaughan from the Quantum Nanostructure and Nanofabrication Group to explore materials and fabricate a lightweight, encodable, ultra-durable silicon wafer etched with images using specialized equipment in the Quantum Nanostructure and Nanofabrication lab at MIT.
The Last Pictures originates from the idea that the communications satellites in Earth's orbit will ultimately become the cultural and material ruins of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, far outlasting anything else humans have created. These geostationary satellites, located above the equator at an altitude of 24,000 miles, experience no atmospheric drag, and will remain in orbit until our sun expands into a red giant and engulfs the earth about 4.5 billion years from now. The Last Pictures imagines a future Earth where there is no evidence of human civilization beyond the derelict spacecraft left behind in our planet's orbit.
Paglen returned to MIT in spring 2017 as a presenter in the "Being Material" Symposium. He joined Sandy Alexandre, George Barbastathis, Michelle Murphy and Lisa Parks in a session titled "Invisible," exploring today's shifting lines between the visible and the invisible. Panelists discussed cloaking, "operational" machine seeing, clandestine or surveillance media and other technologies that change what it means to see and be material.
Presented by the MIT Center for Art, Science & Technology (CAST) and MIT List Visual Arts Center.
Trevor Paglen is an artist and geographer who explores and documents invisible infrastructures, ranging from secret corporate and government sites to networks known through technologies of non-human, machine vision. Paglen's work spans through image-making, sculpture, investigative journalism, writing, engineering and numerous other disciplines.
Among Paglen's chief concerns are learning how to see the historical moment we live in and developing the means to imagine alternative futures. Paglen's work has had one-person exhibitions at Vienna Secession, Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum, Van Abbe Museum, Frankfurter Kunstverein, and Protocinema Istanbul, and participated in group exhibitions the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Tate Modern and numerous other venues.
Trevor Paglen has earned international renown for uniting disparate worlds to create works that explore and document hidden worlds. The New York Times has described him as a "geographer by training, a conspiracy theorist by instinct, and an investigative reporter by avocation." He uses photography, video, data and other uncommon sources to create artworks that reveal the unexpected and the profound.
More at the artist's website: Trevor Paglen.
Past Events
Being Material
A symposium hosted by the MIT Center for Art, Science & Technology (CAST)
April 21-22, 2017
MIT Samberg Conference Center, Building E52
50 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139
The Other Night Sky: Destiny, Warfare, and Ruins among the Stars
September 30, 2012
The Last Pictures: An Artist Talk
November 7, 2011
Class Visits
Artistic Practice and Trans-disciplinary Research
A presentation to MIT Art Scholars
September 28, 2011
Introduction to Visual Art
September 29, 2011
Exploratory Research
MIT Research Lab for Electronics, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Quantum Nanostructure and Nanofabrication Group
Fall 2011 and Spring 2012
List Visual Art Center
September 26, 2011
MIT Anthropology Department
September 27, 2011
Leeds List: What Happens When Science & Art Come Together? It's Time to Find Out
Brian Holms: Visiting the Planetarium: Images of the Black World
Artforum: Open Secret: the work of art between disclosure and redaction
California Magazine: Strange Renderings, the secret geographies of Trevor Paglen
The Last Pictures is a collaboration with Creative Time
New England Journal of Aesthetic Research: Trevor Paglen at MIT
The New Yorker: Prying Eyes
The Atlantic: A Time-Capsule Launched into Space for Aliens to Find When All the Humans are Gone
Wired Magazine: In Billions of Years, Aliens Will Find These Photos in a Dead Satellite
San Francisco Chronicle book review: The Last Pictures by Trevor Paglen
Frieze Magazine: Horror Vacui
Huffington Post: Artist Trevor Paglen Will Launch Archive of Modern Civilization Into Space From Kazakhsta
NPR: Here Are The 2017 MacArthur 'Genius' Grant Winners
Azra Aksamija, Associate Professor, MIT Program in Art, Culture and Technology
Sofia Berinstein, graduate of the MIT Program in Art, Culture and Technology
Karl K. Berggren, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and part of The Last Pictures development team.
Jack Costanza, Assistant Director in the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
Renée Green, Associate Professor of Architecture and Director of the MIT Program in Art, Culture and Technology
Paul Ha, Director of the MIT List Visual Arts Center, was part of The Last Pictures development team.
Stefan Helmreich, Elting E. Morison Professor of Anthropology
Everett Lawson, graduate of the MIT Program in Art, Culture and Technology
Mark Linga, Educator/Public Relations Officer at the List Visual Arts Center, was part of The Last Pictures development team development team.
Adam McCaughan, Research Assistant in the Quantum Nanostructures and Nanofabrication group, and was part of The Last Pictures development team.
Joao Ribas, Curator at the MIT List Visual Arts Center was part of The Last Pictures development team.
Anya Ventura, Research Coordinator and Office of the Arts Intern, was part of The Last Pictures research team.
Brian L. Wardle, Associate Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Director, NECSTlab and Nano-Engineered Composite Aerospace Structures Consortium, was part of The Last Pictures development team.
Elizabeth Watkins, Graduate Student in the MIT Program in Art, Culture and Technology


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I, the Jury: A Study in Gun Control. No 5 in the Komikism Series. Oil on canvas. 60cm x 80cm. For sale.
As a boy of seven or eight years old in elementary school in Vermont, I remember to this day the time a new boy came to our class. He had a funny accent to our ears as he came from a different state. This was amusing for lots of the kids, and I remember that the new boy was quite self conscious. His family lived quite near us. Late one night I heard a few loud bangs. The next morning in school we were told that something bad had happened. A few days later, the boy returned to our class with a patch over one of his eyes. His father had tried to shoot him and had killed his mother and younger brother before turning the gun on himself.


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Open Auditions for the Bach Institute!
It's hard to believe, but this is the fifth year that the Bach Institute, a collaboration between Emmanuel Music, Winsor Music, and Oberlin College, has been in operation! Exciting enough that it's our fifth anniversary, but even more exciting is the fact that we are holding competitive auditions for the first time this year!
The Bach Institute is now open to college students, graduate students and young professionals from all over the world. There are openings for: soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone/bass-baritone, violin, oboe, flute, cello, and keyboard. (Keyboard players should know or expect to learn figured bass.) If you or someone you know is interested in applying, please visit our web page, which has all of the information you could ask for and an online application and audition form. Singers are asked to provide an mp3 of any Bach aria in German, and instrumentalists must submit a single mp3 containing both a fast and slow movement of any instrumental Bach work. Applications are due by October 7, 2015.
All of the collaborators on the Bach Institute are incredibly proud of this program. It provides students and young professionals with the opportunity to explore and perform Bach cantata arias. For nearly three weeks in January, students participate in the weekly cantatas at Emmanuel Church, study Bach cantata arias and perform them on outreach concerts in Boston and the surrounding area. The culmination of the Bach Institute is a public concert at Emmanuel Church.
Please share with your friends, colleagues, and students: winsormusic.org/bachinstitute, and email email@example.com with any questions you might have.


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A bit of digital housekeeping and I came across this over processed mess, but it reminded me of a horrible bit of Australian history.
So yeah, butchered it, but it had meaning and it made me sad and angry, so I recorded it... Anyway, don't leave with a bad taste in your mouth - here's a great version of the song by Bernard.
Anyways... Happy days


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Membership 2016
The Citadelle Art Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, and we depend heavily on public donations for collections management and operations, and art education and outreach. We do not receive any funding from city or county government entities. We exist because of contributors like you who find our mission worthy of your time, effort and donation.
Don't worry if you're renewing. You're in the right place. We'll locate your existing record and update it accordingly!


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ePADS are throw-away electronic wearable devices that measure a specific physiological factor important for the health of a patient.
We have designed a range of ePADs with the ability to communicate and energy harvest using Near Field Communications. This means power and data can be transferred WITHOUT PHYSICAL CONTACT between the pad and an NFC enabled smart phone or tablet. NFC is now available on most recent model SAMSUNG similar brand devices.
So far we have designed Temperature Sensors, Heart Beat signal analysis and Oxygenation and Blood pressure ePads. These ePADS which can be worn on the forehead (Temperature, Oxygenation)chest (ECG) or legs (Diabetes) for extended periods. This means regular non contact health measures can be taken without patients coming in contact with hospital staff or equipment (MRSA sterile, virulent Virus free ).
We are now working on ePads for measuring sugar levels in the blood and dehydration.


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So the CIA did indeed torture Abu Zubaida, the first al-Qaeda terrorist suspect to be waterboarded. So says John Kiriakou, the first former CIA employee directly involved in the questioning of "high-value" al-Qaeda detainees to speak publicly. He minced no words last week in calling the CIA's "enhanced interrogation techniques" what they are.
But did they work? Torture's defenders, including the wannabe tough guys who write Fox's "24," insist that the rough stuff gets results. "It was like flipping a switch," said Kiriakou about Abu Zubaida's response to being waterboarded. But the al-Qaeda operative's confessions -- descriptions of fantastic plots from a man whom journalist Ron Suskind has reported was mentally ill -- probably didn't give the CIA any actionable intelligence. Of course, we may never know the whole truth, since the CIA destroyed the videotapes of Abu Zubaida's interrogation. But here are some other myths that are bound to come up as the debate over torture rages on.
1 Torture worked for the Gestapo.
Actually, no. Even Hitler's notorious secret police got most of its information from public tips, informers and interagency cooperation. That was still more than enough to let the Gestapo decimate anti-Nazi resistance in Austria, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Denmark, Norway, France, Russia and the concentration camps.
Yes, the Gestapo did torture people for intelligence, especially in its later years. But this reflected not torture's efficacy but the loss of many seasoned professionals to World War II, increasingly desperate competition for intelligence among Gestapo units and an influx of less disciplined younger members. (Why do serious, tedious police work when you have a uniform and a whip?) It's surprising how unsuccessful the Gestapo's brutal efforts were. They failed to break senior leaders of the French, Danish, Polish and German resistance. I've spent more than a decade collecting all the cases of Gestapo torture "successes" in multiple languages; the number is small and the results pathetic, especially compared with the devastating effects of public cooperation and informers....
Baseball's fixed, the economy's being run by folks who don't know any better than you and me, we have no foreign policy strategy, and we're no longer "the good guy" that I thought we should be.
Why's the country in such a bad way? We have poor leadership. Any asshole can start a war, happens all the time, it takes finesse and skill to harmonize relations. Any old blowhard (black, white, female, even Mormon) can confidently state that things need to change in Washington. Well start, then, by calling a spade a spade: torture is unAmerican, our economy sucks because we have a government that spends too much and produces too little and this ties into our foreign policy problems:
Economy's in bad shape? Start a war. A war is like a candy bar for your body's caloric-intake needs. Wars produce a spike in production (someone's gotta manufacture those bombs and bullets) and as we see with Blackwater, there are a host of companies that bid for the contracts for killing and (de)stabilizing foreign locales. Candy bars give you a boost in simple carbohydrates which are pure energy, but they fizzle-out quickly, the energy is not a smart choice unless you eat the candy bar and then start running at top speed for the next 30 minutes or more.
The same is true with war expenditures, and more so, because what an economy really needs is prolonged bouts of stability not only domestically but also abroad. We need young men and woment that will start businesses and manufacture widgets and have children and we need trade partners (other countries) that are in the same situation.
In a world where we can torture, the only longterm effect I can foresee is a general rise in distrust and suspicion; a cutting-off of compassion and a lot less goodwill.


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Release day is finally here!
by Cassandra Curtis
Lindsay Dannon has a dirty little secret. While she hides behind her plain and proper image at work, a wanton woman with a rich fantasy life lurks beneath the surface. The thrill of sex in public places, and the risk of exposure, is a compulsive itch she knows only one man can scratch—her boss, Jack Randolph.
The company's "no tolerance" policy on interoffice dating is the only thing stopping her. Good thing Jack created the rules, because he's determined to make all of Lindsay's sexual fantasies come true…
Warning: Wanton woman, sexy CEO, hot bondage in a glass elevator, and plenty of room on the conference table. ;)
Excerpt from Compulsion by Cassandra Curtis
*Warning: Not office safe, reader discretion is advised. For mature (18+) audiences only!*
December 23rd, the holiday office party...
Lindsay Dannon knew trouble. It followed her like a bloodhound, scenting the air at any hint of romance, even a day dreamy type of affair that only existed in her mind.
She admired the object of her desire from across the crowded room. The man was too handsome for her peace of mind. No—don't look at him. You'll only make yourself crazy. Lindsay slid her last drink ticket at the man behind the cash bar, hoping another glass of liquid courage would ease the tight knot in her stomach.
Life was full of regrets. Did she really want this moment to become a missed chance she'd look back on when she was fifty? Lindsay downed the alcohol in one long, burning swallow. Tears watered her eyes as she coughed. Served her right for ordering whiskey neat instead of eggnog. She tucked a length of her pale blond hair behind her ear. Now or never, Linds. You can do this.
She watched as Jack Randolph, surrounded by his executive team, excused himself, a drink in one hand, cell phone to his ear as he exited the party. Heat blossomed in her midsection and spread throughout her body courtesy of both Jacks. Now that she'd finally worked up her nerve to approach the man of her dreams, he'd left.
Lindsay followed him down the hallway, telling herself she wasn't a stalker. So she was a little fixated on the boss. It didn't mean she planned to follow him home and camp out under his window. At least not tonight, she thought with a smile.
Dead end. Now what? Where did he go? Maybe it was best she hadn't found him. How would she explain her ill-conceived actions? Lindsay supposed she could blame it on the over-the-counter cold meds she'd taken that morning, then the two drinks at the party. But that didn't explain this odd compulsion she had to touch Jack Randolph. That started the first day they met.
Distant male voices grew louder and as they came closer, Lindsay recognized Edward Edmonds, the company's Vice President of Human Resources, talking with another man she didn't know. She ducked into one of the small conference rooms, peering from behind the partially closed door, and watched as they continued down the hallway. Now there goes a man I have no desire to touch.
Edmonds had been the one to hire her, saying how the company liked stealing good employees from their competition. She'd pasted on a smile, inwardly cringing at his over the top swarmytude. She knew she wasn't being fair. He'd always been professional and polite to her, but the man gave off a weird vibe, setting her creep-o-meter radar on alert. At least now he was out of sight and hadn't seen her.
"That was close," Lindsay muttered under her breath.
"Ms. Dannon."
Lindsay jumped, startled by the deep male voice behind her. Her body turned sideways into a wall of muscled perfection, while her elbow's trajectory aimed straight for the hand still holding a whisky on the rocks. Time slowed as she observed Jack's half-full glass upend on his pale yellow sweater. Noooooo!
Panicked and mortified, she swiped at the brown stain marring the cashmere, making matters worse. The blotch now resembled a Rorschach test. "I'll pay for the dry cleaning. I'm so sorry, Mr. Randolph."
"It's okay, Ms. Dannon. Don't worry about it."
Her fingertips brushed against the wet sweater and by accident, rubbed a stiff male nipple. She knew she should stop immediately, but some demon imp prodded her to keep caressing the tight point. He took her hand in his and pulled it away from the sweater and her tempting target.
"Trust me it'll be fine," he paused as he stared down at her. "My assistant Tegan said he brought you to work this morning."
"Yes, my car's in the shop."
"He just called and asked if I would be willing to take you home after the party... unless you've made other arrangements?"
"No! I mean, no, I would appreciate the ride." Stop staring at his chest!
"Good. Be ready to leave in ten minutes. Now, if you'll excuse me..."
Lindsay took a deep, calming breath as he walked back to the party. Seriously, did she just flick her boss' nipple? OMG! What was wrong with her? She'd wanted to pull the sweater over his head and lave the male nub with her tongue. She groaned at the mental image.
The man was founder and CEO of Randolph Systems, a guy known for being ruthless, arrogant, and tough. Not a touchy-feely type. Yet he'd offered to help an employee home. The man had hidden depths, and more than anything, she wanted to be the one to explore them.
After freshening up in the women's restroom, she returned to the party room and retrieved her coat. She spotted Jack putting on his driving gloves. He caught her glance, nodded to her, and then guided her through the lobby to the small parking lot opposite the front entrance.
The blustery winter wind howled, while the snow already on the ground swirled in the air. Lindsay pulled the coat's hood over her head and shivered. After a year of living in Colorado, she still wasn't used to the freezing cold or the crazy snowfall. The black leather trench coat Jack wore seemed too thin to protect against the elements. At least he'd wrapped a scarf around his neck.
Snowflakes stuck to his black hair like tiny stars glistening under the overhead parking lights. She had a mad impulse to brush the snow away and kiss the fine silver at each temple. Her heart skipped at the tender notion. He stood with the passenger door open, waiting for her. An old-fashioned gesture, but one she liked. Jack Randolph might be rough around the edges, but he had manners.The drive to her apartment was silent, but she could sense the sexual tension and knew it couldn't be all one-sided.
"Thank you for the ride home," she whispered, leaning toward him, debating if she should act cool, or give in and let him know how much she wanted him.
Between the alcohol fogging her brain and her hormones reminding her she hadn't been with anyone in over two years, Lindsay decided now was her best chance to make one of her fantasies a reality. Right there. So she took the chance and caressed his cheek, planting a passionate kiss on his lips. Nudging until she gained entrance, her tongue slid beneath his as he finally kissed her back.
Lindsay stroked the muscled thigh of his leg through the fabric of his dress slacks. Inching her hand closer to the prize until her fingers traced the contour of his hard, long cock, she tugged at the straining zipper. It was heaven and hell. Heaven because she'd tasted his lips and it was everything she'd imagined, and hell because after two minutes of bliss and heat, he pushed her away.
"I'm sorry, I don't know what came over me. It won't happen again. I promise," Jack apologized, appearing almost as embarrassed as she was that moment. Why, oh why had she taken the chance? She should have known better. A man like Jack Randolph wouldn't be interested in her.
The small hurt at his words made her chest ache. I was what came over you. I want you and you sure seemed to want me! Lindsay wished she could say the words.
"I think it would be best if we just forgot this ever happened." Jack gripped the steering wheel, his expression wooden. He might forget this night, but she never would.
There are two parties going on simultaneously and you'll want to check them both out!
I'm at www.smutketeers.com celebrating with R.G. Alexander and Eden Bradley, playing Truth or Dare and giving away 2 copies of Naughty Little Secrets, book one in my Naughty South series. My Smutketeers contest ends midnight, Friday, May 17, 2013.
Plus — if you mention my book release (and provide the links where readers can go to my book to read more or purchase) on Facebook, Twitter, or other social media, and come back here to leave a comment on my blog (let me know where you mentioned my new book, Compulsion), you'll be entered in a prize drawing (the more places you mention my book, the more entries you'll receive).
One lucky winner will be drawn at random from all entries here at When Midnight Comes, and will receive the following prizes:
A $10 GIFT CARD for PANERA BREAD
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A GOODIE BAG (magnet, pen, nail file)
Contest ends midnight Monday, May 20, 2013 and winner will be announced Tuesday, May 21, 2013.
Note to my fans in SL—Tonight Story Hour reader Becca Draele will be in Second Life, reading excerpts from my newest erotic romance Compulsion, 7pm SLT (Pacific time), 10pm (Eastern). Click the link below to teleport to the event. Remember to bring your headphones because storytelling is in voice.
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How bone cells integrate with other systems to maintain homeostasis.
The Haversian System
Arrangements of a calcified matrix and cells in a circular fashion; osteon. Each osteon contains Haversian canals that run parallel to the long axis and contains nerves and blood vessels
As bone accounts for up to 98% of the body's stored calcium, it must be able to lay down bone or calcium as well as release calcium back into the blood. This is a vital homeostatic mechanism; as the levels of blood calcium must always be maintained to ensure the efficient transmission of nerve impulses, blood clotting and the contraction of cardiac and skeletal muscles.
Parathyroid Hormone
If levels of blood calcium are detected to drop by the parathyroid then parathyroid hormone is released into the blood. This highly important hormone travels around the vascular system into the Haversian canals and then penetrates into the osteoclasts in the fluid filled lacunae.
- Osteoblasts = stem cells that give rise to osteocytes = builds bone matrix.
- Osteocytes = mature bones cells that have trapped themselves in the bone matrix so have stopped forming new matrix.
- Osteoclasts = large cells that break down and dissolve bone matrix.
The parathyroid hormone then stimulates these bone cells to initiate the 'break down' of the surrounding bone tissue and cause the reabsorption of calcium back into the blood, thus raising the blood-calcium level back up to an acceptable level.
Although bone is often seen as an inactive dense tissue. It is in fact one of the most highly active tissues in the body, with its constant resorption and ossification of calcium to maintain the required homeostatic levels of calcium in the blood.
The main structure and bones of the axial skeletal and appendicular skeleton.
The anatomy of muscles and how they are specialised to produce movement.
- Skeletal muscles allow us to be mobile as well as providing much of the tensegrity structure that holds us up. Furthermore these structures need to be finely conducted by the CNS (cerebellum) so that controlled and accurate movement is possible.
Skeletal muscle is a highly specialised form of connective tissue. It functions to provide movement of the entire body or it parts. It produces heat and provides posture so that we can sit, stand, run, walk, and remain stable.
In order to carry out these vital functions, skeletal muscles have 3 specific characteristics:
- Excitability – or irritability. They can be stimulated by nerve signals.
- Contractility – they can shorten, thus producing body movement
- Extensibility – they can stretch, which means that contracted muscles can return to their normal resting state.
Muscle groups
Skeletal muscles almost always act in groups. for one seemingly simple action, many different muscles may be involved.
- Prime mover – responsible for movement instigation
- Antagonists reverse this action – return to normal
- Synergists enhance the accuracy of movement
- Fixator muscles add strength and stability of ten maintain posture.
Calcium is used to contract skeletal muscles and other muscles such as cardiac muscles for heartbeat as well as for making bone matrix. So calcium needs to be able to move in and out of the bones and around the body according to where it is needed.
The major waste product from this activity is heat. This surplus heat plays a major role in maintaining constant body temperature. If the hypothalamus detects a drop in core body temperature (37)It will initiate an emergency response from the skeletal muscles to start shivering, producing more 'waste' heat to restore the body temperature.


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Finding the Right Longboard Setup
- The world of longboarding – more than just a sport
- Longboard hardware
- The different styles of longboarding
- The ultimate solution for beginners: Complete longboard setups
- How to brake
The world of longboarding – more than just a sport
Longboarding and skateboarding emerged in the mid 1950's as the South Californian surf scene exploded. When the waves were nowhere to be found, surfers decided to attach wheels to planks of wood, imitating surfing's turning style on the streets.
What was once a trend is now a lifestyle – street surfing. Where once you might have found geeks bombing hills on their downhill boards, these days you're more likely to find board sports lovers of all kinds. And with the streets jammed up with cars, who can blame them – it's a faster way to get about that lets them feed their passion in another environment.
A complete longboard setup is the ideal introduction to the world of longboarding. These ready-to-ride longboards are a hassle free way to spark off a lifelong passion and you're guaranteed to get a longboard deck, trucks, wheels and bearings that are perfectly suited to the riding style of your choice.
But don't forget: not all longboards are alike – make sure you find the right one for you and your riding style!
Longboard hardware
A complete longboard is made up of essentially the same parts as a skateboard, but certain features have been modified or adjusted to suit the extra length of the longboard and to give you a bit more stability, manoeuvrability and to absorb a bit more shock.
The deck: your stepping off point for style
Like all skateboards, longboards are made out of robust woods like maple and birch. Normally a longboard will be made of 7 to 10 layers of wood that have been glued and pressed together. The press shapes the longboard, giving it a concave that runs the length of the deck. This concave is a dip between the two sides that keeps your toes and heels in position, giving you more control over your board.
The press also gives a longboard either a rocker or a camber profile. That is: the middle of the board bends either downwards or upwards. Different concaves, profiles and shapes are better suited to different riding styles. Some longboard manufacturers also enhance their boards with additional materials such as fibreglass, foam or carbon, for lighter, more stable boards.
Trucks: From skateboarding, for longboarding
The most important thing to know about longboard trucks is that the placement of the kingpin is reversed in comparison to normal skateboard trucks; earning them the imaginative name: "reverse kingpin". Trucks like this make the board more playful and give your longboard a tighter turn radius. Longboard trucks are also wider to make your board more stable at high speeds, but sometimes traditional trucks are still used on certain setups.
Bushings: little parts, big potential
Bushings are the little rubber pads between your truck's kingpin and hanger. They influence your board's turning performance and come in a variety of different shapes. Softer bushings are more agile at slow speeds but less stable when riding downhill. Harder bushings come into their own at higher speeds but are harder to handle when just cruising about.
Wheels: Big wheels for high speeds
Longboard wheels are bigger than traditional skateboard wheels so your ride is both comfier and faster. The larger and wider the wheels, the better they are at absorbing shocks, the faster you can go and the more grip you have through your turns. To make sure your wheels don't come into contact with your deck you need a longboard deck, longboard trucks, and potentially some riser pads. Skateboard decks with longboard trucks rarely work well together because they tend not to leave enough space between your deck and wheels. The hardness (durometer) of skateboard and longboard wheels is referred to in the same terms but longboard wheels tend to be on the softer end of the scale.
Longboard bearings
You can't really go wrong with bearings. They fit in both skateboard wheels and longboard wheels and only differ in quality. There's no such thing as a "faster" or "slower" bearing, it's just the precision of manufacture – given as an ABEC rating – that will determine how long they last. The higher the ABEC number, the more precisely they are manufactured and the more wear and tear they can endure.
If you want to find out a bit more about longboard bearings, you'll find everything you need to know right here in our guide, which tackles everything from cleaning to the different varieties available.
The different styles of longboarding
Before you splash out on a new longboard, try and find out which style suits you the most. Not all longboards are alike – different shapes are better for different styles. Shorter boards with kicktails are the most fun to cruise about on, while longer boards with a symmetrical twin shape are ideal for downhill demons with acrobatic tendencies. The longest boards are generally used for dancing and boardwalking and bend slightly thanks to their soft flex.
Cruising and carving
If you prefer to ride flat land or gentle inclines cruiser and carving longboards are the best choice for you. They're the perfect mix of longboard and skateboard. These boards are pretty similar to skateboards but come with softer wheels and trucks and are ideal for beginners and chillers alike.
Downhill: hit the valley at speed
Downhill longboards are designed for high stability at high speeds. This sort of longboard is best suited to advanced/expert riders as the risk of injury for less advanced riders is extremely high. It's not unheard of for downhill riders to use slides to slow them down.
Freeride: slide your way around corners
Freeriding is all about riding down a hill at moderate speed, adding in slides and curb hops wherever you see fit. The amount of board control required at these sorts of speeds is pretty demanding, even for experts.
Freestyle: Dancing and boardwalking
Freestyle is the general term for anything you do with your board, whether it's tricks, slides or dancing. A freestyle longboard is perfect for beginners looking to get used to the feel of a board under their feet. That said, more advanced riders also love the freedom these kinds of boards give them. Moving around on your board, a bit like you would when surfing a longboard, is known as "boardwalking" or "dancing".
The ultimate solution for beginners: Complete longboard setups
These longboards come with all the components assembled and tuned to perfection by longboard manufacturers like Globe, Sector 9 and Loaded. So if you don't have the time for the hassles of a Do-It-Yourself setup, a complete board could be the perfect solution. These ready-made and ready-to-ride boards are perfect for beginners too. All you need to do is figure out which discipline is your favourite before you start waving your cash about. Are you a chiller who's always down for a spot of cruising or carving? A speed demon desperate for downhill and freeride action? Or would you rather a little dance down the boardwalk? Can't decide? Why not get your hands on an all-rounder longboard and try a bit of everything.
In comparison to other riding styles the cruiser is better suited to short distances and urban environments. Tight curves and evasive manoeuvres are a cruiser's specialty – whether you go for something like a Globe complete board or a Penny cruiser is down to you. But before you start cruising the streets on your complete make sure all the nuts are tightened properly. If the wheels don't spin properly, loosen them up a bit.
How to brake
Before you get started with your longboard, make sure you have the basics of control down and can bring the board to a standstill with ease.
There are a variety of methods that will help you bring your board to a stop that you ought to learn before you get carried away. The journey from the mountain down into the valley is a long one and you want to make sure you make it down in one piece. Remember: you put other people at risk of injury if you're not fully prepared yourself. As a beginner, mastering a safe method of braking is your life insurance policy.
The footbrake: your first step in the world of braking
The first method you want to learn is foot braking. This is one – if not necessarily the safest – way to bring your board to a standstill. Simply take your pushing foot off and hold it flat against the floor next to your board. When you make contact you will lose speed – super helpful in towns and cities with plenty of pedestrians about. The sole of your shoe may suffer a little, but this is probably the most effective method of reducing your speed.
Carving: Harness your momentum
Wide carves – from one side all the way to the other – will slow you down. Making short, quick carves will do the opposite.
Air braking – use your body to slow things down
You can also use wind resistance to slow you down. If you stand up straight and stretch out your arms when riding at high speeds you'll notice you slow down a little. Combine this with long, closed off carves to shave off a good amount of speed.
Sliding: the advanced method
Sliding isn't just a good way of getting round corners in style - it can also help you to decelerate. In a "powerslide" your board turns 90 degrees. Here's how to pull one off: with your slide gloves on, initiate a sharp turn so quickly that your wheels lose grip, put your hands down and stay nice and stable in the slide position until you shave off enough speed.
Emergency Measures: jumping off or running out
In the event of an emergency, just let your longboard go. If you can't control it anymore, jump off and run as fast as you can behind it. But remember, this technique can lead to serious injuries if you're not fast enough. This method also puts other people in danger. If this is the only braking method you can master, stay well away from traffic.


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Welcome to Toumba, a unique ecological farm set among the beautiful mountains of South Lesvos. Here is a remote holiday resort with a unique atmosphere – the perfect place for total relaxation, horse riding, mountain biking, hiking or meditation. If you need a break from the daily stress, Toumba is the place to go!
Eco farm Toumba consists of a café/restaurant, 5 spacious lodges, an olive farm and a horse farm. The property is very tranquil and remote. The lodges, suitable for 3 adults or a family with 2 children, offer a kitchen, fridge, dining bar, double bed, couch/extra bed, fireplace (with wood supplied for chilly evenings), bathroom with shower or bath, central heating and a spacious terrace with astonishing views over the Plomari area and the Aegean Sea.
The nearest settlement is Milies, a tiny village with only a few inhabitants. Plomari and its attractive coast/beaches are a 25 minutes drive on dirt roads, Skopelos and the Gulf of Gera about 20-30 minutes. You will need a car with good ground clearance, because there is no easy way to Toumba! The drive leads through an amazing landscape, with olive trees, chestnut, plane, pine, crystal rocks, vineyards. While the summers on Lesvos can be very hot, at Toumba you will always be comforted by a cool breeze.
Toumba was a 'dream come true' for its founder, Kostas Moukas. His mother was born in Milies, and Kostas took the leading role to protect and promote the area by cleaning and signposting the old footpaths, building wooden bridges to cross the rivers and buying several olive groves to build up his eco farm. Support from the European program Leader made it possible for Kostas to start creating Toumba in 2004. After his sudden death in a motor accident, first his girlfriend Marianne and now his ex-wife Margarita and their three daughters have taken over the property.
You need never be bored at Toumba. There are opportunities for guided horse rides, or explore the area by mountain bike (on free loan) or on foot on some of the many amazing local footpaths. Toumba offers breakfast and lunch/dinner on request. Every lodge is equipped with a barbecue and other basic equipment to fix a simple meal.
Toumba is very suitable for group holidays. It is possible to rent the whole property for your group activities or conferences/seminars, retreats etc. Needless to say Toumba is a real paradise for children, so families will spend unforgettable holidays at the eco farm!


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Interested in joining Androscoggin Valley Search and Rescue?
Do you have the skills and the commitment to volunteer your time helping others?
A minimum of 16 hours volunteer service within a 2-year period*. This includes trainings, meetings, and call-outs.
You must reside within 1 hours drive of the Presidential Range.
If you are interested in joining the team and think you have what it takes, please contact us here. After contacting us we will then proceed to send over an application for you to fill out and return back.


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While you can freeze virtually any food, some foods respond better than others to freezing, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. For instance, cole slaw can be frozen, yet avoid freezing slaw with mayonnaise dressing because when you thaw it out, the quality, texture and even taste will be lacking. If you have a cole slaw recipe that doesn't include mayo, freezing and thawing it out to eat at a later time should bring you satisfying results.
Things You'll Need
- Large plastic freezer, zip-style bag
- Baking sheet
- Wax paper
Video of the Day
Spoon the cole slaw into a large plastic freezer bag with a zip-style seal.
Seal the bag loosely where air can still escape and place the bag on its side on a flat surface. Slide your hands across the empty part of the bag to get rid of the air. Seal the bag tightly once you have removed as much air as possible.
Cover a baking sheet with wax paper and place the bag of cole slaw flat on the baking sheet. Place in the freezer for a maximum of two months.


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Hotep, My name is Bro. Reggie.
The Secret of the Ankh was discovered during a conversation between myself, Sekou Fortune and Anthony Jordan. Sekou and myself were discussing the importance of Ogdoad in its relation to the "First Time" (Sp Tepi) and the whole concept came together when I simply combined the first letters of the 4 pairs. However, at first it seemed that it was just a coincidence but I began a search for further evidence of the Ogdoad and its relationship to the Ankh or was their a relationship. In all the three major cosmogonies the Ankh appeared and also the Ogdoad. It was Tutankamun's Nwst Bity name Neb Kephera Ra in the the Ankh which was startling and then finally – the other restorer Shabaka who in the Shabaka Stone put the The Eight,the Ogdoad in the mouth of Ptah as he was becoming.
This understanding of the Ankh and its relationship to the cosmogonies of ancient Egypt is a door that will open up the Mystery Systems. As Ptah existed in Nun/Nunet and was suspended in animation having the Seeing of the Eyes, Hearing of the Ears and Smelling of the Nose but it was the Heart/Mind that caused Ptah to emerge – so does this happen with us. It is the Mastery of Thought and Action – Sia and Hu that is at the heart of the Mysteries.
This work is a result of over 24 years being exposed to the work of Dr. Leonard Jeffries, Jr., Prof. James Small, The Association for the Study of Classical African Civilization (ASCAC), the First World Alliance and the Harlem Community. In Ascac, I held the positions of Sergent at Arms of Eastern Region, First Vice President in Charge of Study Groups, Easter Region. For Ascac, I also was a participant in the planning of the 1986 National Conference and an Officer during the 1987 National Conference in Aswan, Egypt. I am also a member of the Sons of Africa.


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Rose Bay House
This quaint gothic cape, the owners second home, was due for some help. The late 1800s building required significant repair to the south side. This was the perfect opportunity for a new entrance and interior configuration. The original kitchen was moved to the south side of the house enabling installation of completely new cabinetry, island and appliances. The kitchen was also opened up to the formal living room, which looks out onto Rose Bay.
The design was a carful balance of interior modernization and herritage restoration.


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Lithosphere Software will be attending the Developer Patent Summit in Washington, DC tomorrow being run by the Application Developers Alliance. In advance of this meeting, I'll be re-reading the GAO patent report from August 2013 and reviewing Colleen Chien's recently published Patent Assertion and Startup Innovation report about NPE activity.
There seems to be a convergence of thought around NPE activity - it's not that NPEs are necessarily the problem, but rather that "bad patents" are the problem. If this position is correct, an interesting study would involve trying to correlate how many of these so-called bad patents were prosecuted pre-KSR versus post-KSR. There's not a lot of discussion about why these so-called patents came into existence, nor should we assume that the patents are bad patents based solely on the fact that they are being asserted by an NPE. Each patent should be evaluated on its own merit, or lack of merit.
Looking forward to an interesting discussion tomorrow.
Here's the meeting info:
DC DEVELOPER PATENT SUMMIT | #DevPatents
DATE: September 17, 2013
LOCATION: 1776 | 1133 15th Street NW, 12th Floor | Washington, DC 20005
{C}6:00pm - Registration, drinks, food, and mingling
6:30-7:20pm - The Broken System: Innovators at Risk
7:20-8:00pm - Finding the Solution: Time for Reform
8:00-9:00pm - Enjoy beer, wine and food, meet the speakers, and network
The Broken System: Innovators at Risk
- Moderator: Jon Pasky - Principal and CEO, Pasky IP
- Kate Endress - CEO and Cofounder, Ditto
- Todd Moore - Founder, TMSOFT
- Eddie Peloke - CEO, Blue Shoe Mobile
- Micah Siegel, Ph.D - Senior Advisor, Stack Exchange
Finding the Solution: Time for Reform
- Moderator: Jon Potter - President, Application Developers Alliance
- Van Lindberg - VP of Intellectual Property, Rackspace
- Kevin O'Connor - CEO, FindTheBest
- Steven M. Auvil - Partner, Squire Sanders
- Matt Levy - Patent Counsel, Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA)
- Russ Merbeth - Chief Policy Counsel, Intellectual Ventures


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Meets every 1st and 3rd Friday each month....
6:00 PM - Dinner service begins
7:00 PM - Large Group begins
8:00 PM - Open Share begins
The Landing is a 52-week complementary teen resource to Celebrate Recovery. So while adults explore topics that bring healing and wholeness, our teens discover the same truths in age-appropriate ways!
The Landing gives your teen…
- Hope for all the amazing things God has in store for them
- Truths that help them overcome life's challenges by learning to lean on Jesus
- Joy as they embark on a wonderful, year-long journey of impactful experiences, videos, and great conversation
- Friendships with their peers
The Landing is designed to inspire teens with hope, joy, and healing while they learn to rely on God. Its goal is to help make Jesus the enduring, rock-solid foundation of their lives.
WHEN: Every 1st and 3rd Friday each month at 6:00 PM
WHERE: Ten Mile Christian


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Continuing our 40 years of Atari celebration comes another interactive trivia quiz game and a detailed history of Atari that has been compiled by Kevin Williams of The Stinger Report over years of his work in the industry.
Here is the second part of the Atari Trivia. If you haven't tried out the first one, go here. The second one has 11 questions mostly dealing with Atari in the 1980s. Next week will be a quiz handling most of their 90s stuff. It's all about their arcade side though, perhaps I'll keep some of the home console questions for week 4.
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Now for Kevin Williams' Atari History Timeline. This is being posted with his permission as it is his work from compiling data over the years while doing projects within the industry. If you're having trouble with the trivia games, this will certainly help.
Download the PDF = Atari_History03a


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