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Been a while hasn't it, well I've been busy and not so busy and mostly just doing more off the same. I've been feeling like I should write something again for some time, and the time to write is now (That is if this blackberry of mine ever stops interrupting me @#@*@$*$!**).
So what to write about, I've written some guides, and some completely crappy pieces off nothing. And today I'm taking you into the dark world off Zombie Survival. Why this, well it something I've been very interested in ever since I've seen my first zombie movie. It got me thinking "How would I survive, would I even survive and what would be the factors determining survival". Well to go deeper into the fantasy Island of Curacao that I will try to create we first need to go into the basics.
The Zombie.
As we all know zombies are undead, or partially alive but diseased in some way or another. So depending on the type off zombie attacking there are different battle plans.
Type I, "Slow and Stupid"
These types are most common in movies and in the general world population that listens to Justin Bieber.
Justin Bieber without make-up, and a slight skin infection (He'll be fine stop crying).
So slow and stupid is what you want, mean nothing easier then just walk through the street and zip between the sluggish pieces of rotting meat trying to get to your cortex. Hell make it fun and Play "Whack-A-Zombie".
10 points if it stops moving at first hit!
The best way to go about "Slow and Stupid" is to not go to narrow streets, stay in open spaces where you can easily dodge them and of course bring something to whack with.
Type II, "Fast and Hungry."
The "Fast and hungry" type off zombie basically are speed eaters. they will run after you at full speed and try too devour your brain. These type off zombies are the worst, as you can not try to outrun them without getting tired and eaten. The only thing you can do if you are spotted is to go into some sort of defensive mode.
Type III "Intellegent Undead"
These type of zombies are basically humans that have gotten a taste for flesh. They have an urge that can't be stopped, while still being as smart as they where before. The positive about these types is, that people are idiots in general.
Top picture shows average IQ per country, as you can see Curacao(Caribbean) is average of 85.
So we have an average stupidity on the Island so to say (Glass is half empty look at it). So on average 1/3 zombies might be a problem in this case. If you are in China, well just give up.
Best way to outsmart these zombies would be to be in protective high ground where you can take care of them with a nice intelligent head shot.
His face just screams "Einstein"!
With this chart you should be able to determine which type off zombie is heading your way!
From left to right Type I (Crawler, Shambler), Type II (Walker, Runner), Type III (Runner, URFucked)
Now for protection we have many choices, first off all body armor.
Well isn't that cute... BUT IT'S WROOONG!
For a zombie it does not matter how gay you are dressed, it will still try to eat you! So put those panties away and look for something with more metal to protect that body.
Ok, close, sexy, BUT STILL WRONG!
While I can understand the need for giant lion pets in a zombie world, it too can become zombie food fast against those fearless hunger monsters (Just imagine any kid at a kids party at Mac Donald's just before they get a happy meal). No, what we need is armor that is though, easy to move in, and will protect the whole body.
Much better, be it far less sexy...
Meet the protective gear from Damascus Protective Gear these are the guys that make top off the line protective raid gear. It is not cheap, but if you expect a zombie attack to come soon it would be wise to buy these gears for the whole family.
And some doggy armor while you are at it.
Lets not leave out the cat.
Ok this might be a step to far!
Ok no we're protected, now weapons. Many would say, guns, rocket launchers, pistols, cars, etc. I keep it simpler.
Ok, that overkill.....
Not bad, but needs to look cooler if want to survive and attract the babes!
Better, but not sure if it says "Hey look at me, I will so safe you"
Better, but not very mobile, need something I can carry and still get the babes!
Perfect I'll take 12, you also got children's sizes?
Best weapons are those that need no fuel, and no ammunition. Or easily replaceable ammunition like any kind of bow. Else Knives, swords, or even heavy hitting objects like hammers will do. Remember zombies go down only after massive head trauma, and what better head trauma then no head at all!
There's more I could write, but would you want to read it? If so leave a comment on this page below and I shall make a Part 2 of the idiots guide. Till then I will leave it at this!
Have a good night off the living dead my friends!


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Our favorite games of 2015 and the platforms we played them on. Of course we haven't played all games that came out in 2015 - we have a feeling we would love Rise Of The Tomb Raider, for example.
1. Splatoon (WiiU)
Nintendo managed to make an accessible, fast paced, incredibly fun shooter that is easily one of the most stylish games in years. Also, it's the best Tony Hawk game released this year (#ShotsFired).
2. Life Is Strange (Xbox One)
Life Is Strange might be one of the most important games that has been released in a while. It's weird mix of Twin Peaks and Dawson's Creek made the story incredibly refreshing. The moments where Max, the main character, just sits around and enjoys the environment or plays guitar, until your realize its up to you to move her, are some of the best moments gaming offered in years. The ending is pretty disappointing however.
3. The Witcher (Xbox One)
This game is huge, dense and beautiful. If you love fantasy, you'll love The Witcher. If you, like me, are into the books, you'll be even more mind blown.
4. Mario Maker (WiiU)
This is the game we imagined when we were kids. It's a huge triumph and it will be enjoyed for years.
5. Xenoblade Chronicles X (WiiU)
This game is crazy in every way. It's gigantic, it's beautiful and it's really one of a kind. If you ever loved JRPGs, give this game a shot.
6. Broken Age (iOS)
This game is beautiful and heart warming. Give it some of your time and you'll fall in love with it.
7. Box Boy (Nintendo 3DS)
As if Splatoon and Mario Maker weren't enough, Nintendo also released a little game called Box Boy, which might just be one of the most innovative puzzle-platformers in years. Also, it's minimal design is beautiful. The best thing? It's 5€, even though I would have payed 50€ for it.
8. Fallout 4 (Xbox One)
In all honesty, I was slightly disappointed by Fallout 4. However, it's still Fallout, which is more than most games can say.
9. Lifeline 2 (iOS)
A text message based iPhone game. Sounds lame? Well, you're wrong. Give it a go and you'll soon wish Arika Lanphear, the protagonist, was actually your friend.
10. Alto's Adventure (iOS) or Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
Alto's Adventure is a very simplistic, very stylish snowboarding game for iOS that somehow still manages to capture the unique feeling that snowboarding can give you. Also, it's probably the only good endless-runner ever made.
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July 5th, 2016.
It's been about a week since I photographed Carrie Fisher, Rupert Murdoch and even some of the people directly involved in the movie Absolutely Fabulous at the "Absolutely Fabulous" premiere, but premieres seem to have gotten themselves prodded awake here in London, to the point where there's about four coming up in the next 10 days.... after this one.
Here's how it went down:
And then, through a rather fortuitous development, I found myself randomly in possession of a ticket to see the movie at its European premiere (thanks, Marnie!). And I decided to use said tickets, because at that time I had no reason to believe that the a55hats who run my train line would have yet more disruptions once I showed up at the station at just before 10pm on a Tuesday evening....
So... that was that, then. I got home a lot later than I would have, ordinarily; and thanks to the ongoing acceptability of the the-dog-ate-my-homework equivalent "signalling problems" on my line, I got home even later than THAT. But it's okay, you can pay some voice-over actress to record a pre-recorded all-purpose apology for the inconvenience and that makes it all okay.
Oh and the movie? .... it's better than the bad reviews it's been getting. It's okay. Kind of feels like a movie that's been made a decade after a popular TV show I didn't watch. It had some okay ideas, but it seems like they decided to insert them into a Tarzan film and I'm not so sure that worked. Christoph Waltz was good, Margot Robbie was pretty, and Alexander Skarsgard's chest is indeed impressive, if you're into that (and I'm not but the popular feeback was fairly positive).
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operation streamline - june 5, 2017
Judge Lynnette Kimmins
16 lawyers
We started with 2 observers from the GV Sam's, the new ACLU lawyer and two Dutch journalists and we ended with me.
Judge K took longer than any judge I've seen—2 and ½ hours.
75 people on OS list including 3 women. 27 people were only charged with 1325—illegal entry. The remaining 48 took a plea bargain to dismiss the felony—reentry—and plead guilty to the misdemeanor. The judge handled the latter group first and then the 'petties' (the first group charged only with illegal entry). I found the judge's handling of the second group amazing and will address that first.
The judge called up groups of 5 with their lawyers, spoke carefully and clearly and individually questioned each defendant. Most of the 1325 group also signed a plea bargain, admitting the illegal entry and getting a time served sentence.
8 people were in the last group who did not sign the plea bargain. Judge K had Christopher Lewis—the federal lawyer—make a case for the feds. Mr. Lewis took about 5 minutes and explained the purpose of OS—to deter illegal entry into the US—and asked that this group be given 10 days each to impress upon them the severity of what they had done and convince them not to return.
The judge with the group of 8 and their lawyers before the bench asked the first lawyer Gregory Solares if he or his client had anything to say. Mr. Solares had a lot to say as did the other lawyers; Peter Matiatos, Patrick Doyle, Cheryl Blum, Daniel Anderson, Bert Vargas. For the next half hour the lawyers talked of the lack of previous records of any wrongdoing for their clients, the hardships that had pushed them to make the journey to the US, the physical and emotional trauma their clients had suffered on the journey and upon entry and family that depended on them. One man was a fisherman in a place where schools of fish had been depleted, a few had almost no education and came from remote areas, one had just turned 18 and 2 had been lost and run out of food and water on the journey. None, the lawyers said, needed 10 days in addition to the trauma suffered to drive home the point not to return.
Judge K. gave them Time Served and reminded them they had the right to appeal. WOW!
Back to the group of 48 charged with a felony and a misdemeanor. The defendants were picked up mainly near Nogales, Lukeville and Douglas with a few found near Naco and Sasabe. All together, the judge sentenced 3885 days of incarceration which at $161 cost of incarceration per day is $625,485. One day out of 5 in Tucson Federal Court, in one border sector out of 9. Can you imagine what real solutions creative, caring people could implement with all that gold!
There were several requests for incarceration in a particular place—mostly Arizona and the judge granted them all though this is not binding to the Department of Prisons.
Rodolfo Lucero Marquez—23470—appeared not to understand and the judge had him wait until the very end and went over the entire set of explanations and questions with him alone.
Martin Leon Zamora—23478—is an older man who said he entered the US 8-15-2013 and was apprehended by ICE in Tucson (?) on June 3rd. He was given 60 days which might mean he was stopped for a broken tail light or ICE went after him after he came to their attention.
Eudalia Domingo Lucas—23483—and Abraham Batres Avila—23492—a married couple, asked to have a few minutes after the hearing to decide how to meet if they were not deported together. Both were picked up near Douglas and given 75 days.
Arturo Luna Suaste—23550—asked for a reduced sentence as his family has no money and needs his wages. Judge K explained that she can't modify the sentences. 75 days.
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Katharine A. M. Wright
Newcastle University
We are a group of scholar - educators who engage in researching how 'gender makes the world go round'. In order to do this, we reach beyond traditional IR to a wide variety of disciplines, including Sociology, Politics, Women's Gender Studies, Masculinity Studies, Queer Theory, Cultural Studies and Development Studies, while still maintaining our grounding in IR and global politics. Our members also work in policy-related areas, such as human rights, maternity legislation in Europe, and links between UN peacekeepers and the spread of HIV/AIDS.
The group organises one-day workshops and is active in putting together panels for UK and international conferences in order to ensure that the programmes reflect our concern with gender matters in global politics.


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Often people are hesitant to visit an unfamiliar worship assembly. We want you to feel comfortable and welcome when you choose to visit us. Here is what you can expect:
As our honored guest you will be greeted cordially. Our congregation is a diverse group of ages and backgrounds. The gospel is for all, and we are all one in Christ.
Our worship is heartfelt and celebrative. You'll see people raising their hands as an expression of worship, others clap their hands in rhythm as we sing. Our worship is led by a team of musicians who play a variety of instruments including guitar, keyboard, bass guitar, and drums. Many of us stand during our worship in song; we invite you to join us, but if you are more comfortable, you are free to remain seated.
Prayer: Prayer times are less formal than in some congregations. The Worship Leader, Pastor, or another congregational leader will lead in times of prayer. We often take time to pray for those who are sick. The Pastor and other Elders will usually go to where the person needing pray is sitting or standing, and often others will gather around as we pray.
Communion: We usually celebrate the Lord's Supper on the first Sunday of the month. We practice open communion; inviting all who believe in Jesus as their savior, and follow Him as a disciple, to partake in this ordinance as He instructed.
Preaching and teaching: Accurate and relevant Bible teaching is an important element of our worship. Pastor Jasonusually preaches in series; often preaching through a book of the Bible and sometimes preaching a series on a particular topic such as "The Family." Our goals in preaching and teaching are to increase knowledge of God's word, to offer practical application of Scriptural truths, and, most importantly, always point listeners, no matter where they are in life, towards Jesus Christ.


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Panoramic X-rays (also known as Panorex® or orthopantomograms) are wraparound photographs of the face and teeth. They offer a view that would otherwise be invisible to the naked eye. X-rays in general, expose hidden structures, such as wisdom teeth, reveal preliminary signs of cavities, and also show fractures and bone loss.
Panoramic X-rays are extraoral and simple to perform. Usually, dental X-rays involve the film being placed inside the mouth, but panoramic film is hidden inside a mechanism that rotates around the outside of the head.
Unlike bitewing X-rays that need to be taken every few years, panoramic X-rays are generally only taken on an as-needed basis. A panoramic x-ray is not conducted to give a detailed view of each tooth, but rather to provide a better view of the sinus areas, nasal areas and mandibular nerve. Panoramic X-rays are preferable to bitewing X-rays when a patient is in extreme pain, and when a sinus problem is suspected to have caused dental problems.
Panoramic X-rays are extremely versatile in dentistry, and are used to:
How are panoramic X-rays taken?
The panoramic X-ray provides the dentist with an ear-to-ear two-dimensional view of both the upper and lower jaw. The most common uses for panoramic X-rays are to reveal the positioning of wisdom teeth and to check whether dental implants will affect the mandibular nerve (the nerve extending toward the lower lip).
The Panorex equipment consists of a rotating arm that holds the X-ray generator, and a moving film attachment that holds the pictures. The head is positioned between these two devices. The X-ray generator moves around the head taking pictures as orthogonally as possible. The positioning of the head and body is what determines how sharp, clear and useful the X-rays will be to the dentist. The pictures are magnified by as much as 30% to ensure that even the minutest detail will be noted.
Panoramic X-rays are an important diagnostic tool and are also valuable for planning future treatment. They are safer than other types of X-ray because less radiation enters the body.
If you have questions or concerns about panoramic X-rays, please ask your dentist.
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Recently I experienced what I would call superior dental care from Dr. Jason Knapp. I had a cavity that was half above the gum line and half below the gum line. Because of the location of the cavity, it required two incisions in order to get to the part of the cavity that was underneath the gum. This procedure, including the shot to deaden the gum was painless, and I experienced no soreness or pain that day or the days following. I would highly recommend Dr. Knapp to anyone needing dental care."
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LEXINGTON, Va. - VMI track and field and cross country has announced its incoming recruiting class, according to information released by the program Monday.
"We're thrilled to have 36 true freshmen - rats - entering our program this fall, headlined by those you can read about in this release," said VMI's Director of Track and Field and Cross Country, Darrin Webb. "Our staff has done an excellent, tireless job in recruiting and we are excited to get what we believe has the opportunity to be a foundational group of individuals into our program. We look forward to seeing what they will accomplish at the Institute."
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Jordin Poindexter, Sprints, Richmond, Va. (Armstrong)
High School/Personal: Finished third in the 100-meters (Emerging Elite division) at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals to earn All-American honors...was the 3A state champion in the 100 and 400, and the runner-up at the 200-meter distance...indoors, was the state champ in the 55-meters...prior to 2018, had earned a litany of all-state and all-conference honors...Richmond Times-Dispatch All-Metro...Honor and Scholar Roll...intends to major in biology.
Personal Bests: 100-meters - 10.66, 200-meters - 21.65, 400-meters -49.22
Solomon Ghosh, Throws, Blacksburg, Va. (Blacksburg)
High School/Personal: Three-time all-state honoree in track and field...2018 4A state champion in the discus and finished as the state leader in the event...holds school record in the event...also lettered two years in football...intends to major in international studies.
Personal Bests: Discus - 180'6", shot put - 50'7"
Jonathan Gray, Sprints/Relays, Stafford, Va. (Colonial Forge)
High School/Personal: One of three Keydet signees (Rafael Mas, Johnnie Walker) to have run on the 4x4 New Balance Outdoor National Champions...earned All-American honors for the effort...squad was also the indoor and outdoor state champions in the event.
Personal Bests: 400-meters - 49.71
Rafael Mas, Sprints/Relays, Stafford, Va. (Colonial Forge)
High School/Personal: One of three Keydet signees (Jonathan Gray, Johnnie Walker) to have run on the 4x4 New Balance Outdoor National Champions...earned All-American honors for the effort...squad was also the indoor and outdoor state champions in the event.
Personal Bests: 400-meters - 49.59
Johnnie Walker, Sprints/Relays, Stafford, Va. (Colonial Forge)
High School/Personal: One of three Keydet signees (Jonathan Gray, Rafael Mas) to have run on the 4x4 New Balance Outdoor National Champions...earned All-American honors for the effort...squad was also the indoor and outdoor state champions in the event...intends to major in economics and business.
Personal Bests: 200-meters - 22.53, 300-meters - 35.72, 400-meters - 49.32
Blaine Ashton, Sprints/Jumps, Springfield, Va. (Robert E. Lee)
High School/Personal: Finished on the podium at the 5A state meet in both the indoor and outdoor triple jump (second indoors, third outdoors)...holds school record in the long jump...received superior and excellent ratings for band solo and ensemble...intends to major in electrical engineering.
Personal Bests: 100-meters - 10.97, 200-meters - 21.86, 400-meters - 49.10, Long Jump - 22'1 1/2", Triple Jump - 47'5 3/4"
John Delaney, Distance, Winchester, Va. (John Handley)
High School/Personal: Finished seventh at the 4A state meet in the two-mile run...was 13th at the 2017 XC state meet.
Personal Bests: 3,200-meters - 9:20, 5K (XC) - 15:41
Gavin Jenkins, Mid-Distance/Steeple/High Jump, Chester Gap, Va. (Rappahannock County)
High School/Personal: Cross country state champion...also won state titles in the 800 and 1,600-meters (twice)...holds school records in 800 and 3,200-meters...intends to major in civil engineering.
Personal Bests: Mile - 4:20, 3,200-meters - 9:33, 2K Steeple - 6:08, High Jump - 6'5"
Andre Jordan, Distance, Chesapeake, Va. (Western Branch)
High School/Personal: Two-time all-state in the 4X, and earned one such honor apiece in XC and the 1,600-meters...was state runner-up in the 3,200-meters as well at the 6A state meet...intends to major in economics and business.
Personal Bests: Mile - 4.24.30, 3,200-meters - 9:29, 5K - 15:44
Zach Lauster, Distance, Manassas, Va. (Forest Park)
High School/Personal: Lettered four years in track and three in cross country at Forest Park...in track, was team captain and 2X MVP (one-time team MVP in XC)...holds school record in 1,000-meters and two-mile run (XC)...all-state miler indoors and was also conference and regional champion in the event...all-state in the 4X8 both sophomore and junior year...sports academic honors award...Honor Roll...mother played soccer at Purdue...intends to major in international studies.
Personal Bests: 1,600-meters - 4:20.99, 3,200-meters: 9:47, 5K - 16:18
Ian Irizarry Negron, Mid-Distance, Chesapeake, Va. (Western Branch)
High School/Personal: Four-year letterwinner at Western Branch...Nationals EE award holder in 4X8 indoors...Foreign Language Honor Society...Honor Roll...intends to major in mechanical engineering.
Personal Bests: 800-meters - 1:55.94
Max Burke, Jumps, Troutville, Va. (Lord Botetourt)
Personal Bests: High Jump - 6'2", Long Jump - 22'2 1/2"
Jack Ryan, Mid-Distance, Hanson, Mass. (Whitman Hanson Regional)
Personal Bests: 800-meters - 2:00.60
Cole Viavattene, Mid-Distance, Spencerport, N.Y. (Spencerport)
Personal Bests: 1,600-meters - 4:26
Adam Waite, Mid-Distance, Midlothian, Va. (Cosby)
Personal Bests: 800-meters - 1:56.40
Ahliyah Williams, Sprints, Upper Marlboro, Md. (Dr. Henry A. Wise)
High School/Personal: Lettered four years in track at Wise HS...was a 2018 All-American, finishing fourth in the Swedish Medley Relay (100/200/300/400) and fifth in the 4X4 at New Balance Outdoor Nationals...was the outdoor state runner-up in the 400 and ran on the winning 4X2 and 4X4 relays...also ran on winning 4X4 and 4X2 relays indoors, and finished third in the 300-meters...received team academic award three times...also lettered two years in XC...intends to major in biology.
Personal Bests: 200-meters - 25.33, 400-meters - 56.20
Eliza Brooks, Sprints/Relays, Brookhaven, Pa. (Neumann Goretti)
High School/Personal: Finished third at the outdoor PA state meet in the 200 this past year...also was on the winning 4X1 and 4X4 relay teams...ran on the state title 4X2 and 4x4 relays indoors...co-holds Penn Relays 4x4 Philadelphia Area record...National Honor Society...2018 Class Treasurer...academic honors...intends to major in biology.
Personal Bests: 60-meters - 7.80, 100-meters - 12.24, 200-meters -25.24, 400-meters - 58.20
Ingrid Joseph, Sprints, Washington, D.C. (School Without Walls)
High School/Personal: 2017 D.C. State 100 and 200-meter champion...2017 D.C. Gatorade Athlete of the Year...also ran for DC Speed Track Club...intends to major in biology.
Personal Bests: 60-meters - 7.80, 100-meters - 11.28, 200-meters - 24.82
McKenna Dunn, Pole Vault, Midlothian, Va. (Midlothian)
High School/Personal: Won this past year's indoor state 4A title in the pole vault...intends to major in biology.
Personal Bests: Pole vault - 12' (indoor), 11'9" (outdoor)
Emily Hattman, Distance, Egg Harbor Township, N.J. (The Peddie School)
High School/Personal: Four-year letterwinner in cross country...past First Team All-State and Second Team All-State honoree...was first team all-conference in 2017...team captain...led team to becoming the first XC team to win conference and state meet two years in a row...NSCA All-American in 2018...Honor Roll...also was a four-year member of the softball program, where she served as team captain...father swam at Drexel and sister plays softball at the Coast Guard Academy...intends to major in computer science.
Personal Bests: 1,600-meters - 5:43, 5K - 20:02
Sara Belamarich, Distance, Chesapeake, Va. (Western Branch)
High School/Personal: Four-year letterwinner at Western Branch...finished seventh in the 3,200-meters at the state championships...was 13th, earning all-state honors, in this past season's XC state championships...VHSL Academic Excellence Award...National Honor Society...received superior ratings in orchestra district assessments...also lettered one year in soccer and played for multiple clubs...intends to major in mechanical engineering.
Personal Bests: 1,600-meters - 5:19.95, 3,200-meters - 11:32.86, 5K - 18:55
Autumn Parson, Sprints, Walkersville, Md. (Walkersville)
High School/Personal: Four-year letterwinner at Walkersville HS...2018 indoor state third-place finisher in the 300...runner-up outdoors in both the 4X2 and 4X4 relays...three-time national qualifier and former regional champion in the 200...six-time First Team All-Conference...holds or shares (relays) 10 school records...National Honor Society...English National Honor Society...also lettered two years in volleyball...intends to major in biology.
Personal Bests: 55-meters - 7.13, 100-meters - 12.58, 200-meters - 25.62, 400-meters - 58.82
Savannah Shupe, Mid-Distance, Forest, Va. (Jefferson Forest)
High School/Personal: Lettered four years in XC and three in track at Jefferson Forest...was a four-time state qualifier in XC, with a best finish of 18th...two-time all-region honoree and two-time team captain...all-state in the indoor 4X8 in 2017 and all-region in that same event outdoors the previous year...National, Spanish and Science Honor Societies...All A Honor Roll...also lettered three years in swimming and was a 2X regional qualifier in the 500 free...sister Alyssa runs for Virginia Tech...intends to major in civil engineering.
Personal Bests: 1,600-meters - 5:38, 3,200-meters - 11:53, 5K - 19:42
Skylar Pierce, Distance, Oswego, N.Y. (Oswego Free Academy)
Personal Bests: 2K Steeple - 7:57, 5K - 20:31
Olivia Smoot, Mid-Distance, Auburn, Va. (Auburn)
Personal Bests: 1,600-meters - 5:44
Nia Vaughan, Sprints, Richmond, Va. (Mills Godwin)
Personal Bests: 100-meters - 12.57, 200-meters - 25.76


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Thermostatic Shower Valve | Types And Options Explained
Many homeowners are not aware that when it comes to the shower valves, you have a number of options to choose from. One of these options is the thermostatic shower valve. The thermostatic shower valve is a special kind of valve system that has a volume control and temperature control.
The thermostat feature controls the temperature and can be adjusted depending on the design that you opt for. The volume control helps turn the water on or off and control the amount of flow that you would like to get when in the shower. These features help in giving you full control of your shower experience.
When it comes to temperature control, the thermostatic shower valve offers amazing options. When the temperature control is set, the water can be adjusted to a specific temperature rating. The valve will normally have an anti-scalding mechanism. This prevents the water from reaching temperatures of about 100 degrees that could harm the person. This is an automatic setting that is used.
Mostly, the thermostatic shower valve can be used to adjust the water levels. In very cold months, the water will be freezing and it takes a higher temperature to achieve a particular balance of heat and cool. In warmer months, you can opt to not use the thermostatic shower valve or set it to a minimum.
The kind of water you use in your rain shower system in affects your mood and your health. If you bath in icy water, you can get sick. If you bath in scalding water, you can get injured.
The thermostatic shower valve also comes in a digital version. With this electronic setting, you can set up the water temperature to a program that you have chosen. There are brands that even offer programs more suitable for men and women. Performance showers really make bathing amazing and more comfortable.
Nonetheless, this valve is very helpful for making your bathing more enjoyable and you can enjoy more time in your soaking acrylic bathtub. If you have the time, check out some amazing options that you can find online. Look at their features and see to it if you can connect it to the system. Of course, installation of the thermostatic shower valve is another thing that you should consider. If you do not know how it would be best to have an expert handle the job for you.
The thermostatic shower valve is set up with additional systems. It is necessary to get an expert so that the implementation is appropriate for your shower. From placement, connections and other elements, as well as proper sealing and waterproofing, are critical. If the device has not been installed properly, you might end up not enjoying the great benefits of the thermostatic shower valve and you might even end up with some injuries.
Remember that setting up a performance shower with thermostatic shower valve is quite complex so it would be best to hand the project to an expert. You will be assured that once the thermostatic shower valve has been set, you will be able to shower and enjoy the warm water that it can give you.


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The Bear Inn and Hotel in Alderwasley, Belper, is set in an idyllic part of the Derbyshire countryside and offers fantastic accommodation, food, drink and an excellent atmosphere.
The Inn, which dates back to 1528, is bursting with character and The Bear's staff will always make you feel welcome and at home. We serve an array of wines, spirits and beers including locally brewed ales to give you a real taste of Derbyshire.
Over the years we have built up a strong reputation for the food we produce at the Bear and we always use locally sourced produce to ensure the highest quality and freshest food possible. Our daily menu is filled with in-season delights to suit any appetite which you can enjoy throughout the day. We also offer a Sunday Carvery which people travel from near and far to experience.
Our Hotel offers 8 individual bedrooms, all with en-suite as well as two fully equipped holiday cottages to help make your stay with us memorable and relaxing. Set in the Derbyshire countryside, The Bear is ideally located for long walks in our stunning surroundings and you can finish the day off with a drink and a delicious meal in our restaurant.


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About the Founder, Derek Wheeler
Derek has been in the tree and/or landscaping business since he was 8 years old. He used to beg his father to mow the grass, but at 50 lbs, he didn't weigh enough for the lawn mower to work (100 lb minimum). Derek's desire to one day own his own business grew stronger with age. Now, after owning and operating a landscaping and tree business since 2010, Derek looks forward to doing business with you. Feel free to reach out to him anytime at 812.558.2095.


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Title: The Fountain of St. James Park or, Portrait of the Artist as an Old Woman
Author: Sena Jeter Naslund
Publisher: HarperCollins
Pages: 448
Genre: Contemporary Fiction/Historical Fiction
Setting: Revolutionary France and modern day Kentucky
Source: I purchased this novel for myself.
Publication Date: Sept 17, 2013
How do writers and painters get their ideas? And what are the realities and heartbreaks that lie behind such seemingly glamorous and romantic lives? In her groundbreaking new novel, New York Times bestselling author Sena Jeter Naslund explores the artistic processes and lives of creative women
Sena Jeter Naslund's inspiring novel-within-a-novel, The Fountain of St. James Court; or, Portrait of the Artist as an Old Woman, creates the lives of a fictional contemporary writer and of a historic painter whose works now hang in the great museums of Europe and America. Both women's creative lives have been forged in the crucibles of family, friends, society, and nation.
The story opens at midnight beside a beautifully illumined fountain of Venus Rising from the Sea. Kathryn Callaghan has just finished her novel about painter Elisabeth Vigee-Le Brun, a French Revolution survivor hated for her sympathetic portraits of Marie Antoinette. Though still haunted by the story she has written, Kathryn must leave the eighteenth-century European world she has researched and made vivid in order to return to her own American life of 2012.
Naslund's spellbinding new novel presents the reader with an alternate version of The Artist: a woman of age who has created for herself, against enormous odds, a fulfilling life of thoroughly realized achievement.
What I Say:
The premise of this novel is so intriguing: a story within a story, one being told in the 3rd person in modern times and the other being told in 1st person from a historical perspective. The modern-day main character is Kathryn, an older author who has just completed her latest novel about Elizabeth Vigee-Le Brun, our historical main character. Kathryn's story is told mainly in the present, mixing in perspectives from other characters that touch her life. Kathryn's part of the story is extremely introspective with very little dialogue.
Then we have our artist, Elisabeth Le Brun. Elizabeth was a celebrated artist in Marie Antoinette's court. She is known for her portraits of Marie Antoinette as well as other nobles from the era. Also, some of her more famous paintings include her self-portraits. We get to know Elizabeth from the time that she was a child in convent school until she is an old lady, having survived the guillotine, the loss of her daughter, and fleeing France to travel as an ex-patriate.
These chapters of the book, for me, were the most enjoyable. I found Kathryn to be annoying. Also, vignettes were tossed in from time to time from the perspective of her friends and her ex-husband. I thought these additions detracted from rather than added to the story. One specific scene involving her neighbor and her ex-husband left me baffled as to what the point of it was.
I could go on with the many things that I found wrong with this novel, devices that were used that were obvious, plot holes that were never filled, etc., but instead I will say that I learned quite a bit about Elizabeth because the tidbits that Jeter Naslund included were intriguing enough that I conducted quite a few Internet searches while reading this novel. Another thing that I will say, as a result of my own research, is do not take the historical bits of this novel as fact because, WOW! did Jeter Naslund take liberties, which is her right as a fiction writer, I know. But she presented certain events as factual when they were, in fact, either rumor or just didn't happen the way she wrote them. Sheesh.
I rated this book as a 2 out of 5 stars on Goodreads because of Elizabeth's chapters. This is the second Sena Jeter Naslund novel that I've read and disliked. I just don't think her writing is for me. It took me 11 days to read this book, which is a very long time for me.


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Despite my adoration of travel, I must confess I'm not the most relaxed of fliers. I'm that person who needs a window seat so I can watch the wings change formation. During turbulence, I have been known to clutch the hand of the stranger sitting next to me.
Then I was asked to report for "TechKnow" aboard a Cold War–era, propeller-driven aircraft called the P-3. The assignment was to map glaciers with NASA over Greenland. This worthy mission uses cutting-edge instrumentation on board, and the aircraft itself is an engineer's delight.
Yet as a mechanical engineer — specifically, a computational fluid dynamicist — in the back of my mind all I could do was build simulations of the likely scenarios of the air spaces over Greenland. CFD simulations allow engineers to visualize the invisible. And once you start seeing the invisible, it's near impossible to stop.
CFD converts the characteristics of air, such as temperature, speed and pressure, into colors and arrows (or vectors). So for example, "cold" is blue and "hot" is red; big arrows are "fast," and small arrows are "slow." It's an ideal tool for engineers to picture how air flows around Formula 1 cars, Olympic cyclists or aircraft wings in order to improve their design. You've probably seen CFD today, too, if you've looked at a weather map.
So, of course, my world is vibrantly colored and full of vectors, which was why I expected that flying around Greenland in a P-3 would be so thrilling, and likely terrifying, for me. The air-flow patterns are massively complex over the country's monumental topology. Turbulence is created by excessively mixed air-flow patterns.
In Greenland, weather often collides with the physiography. Rising winds blowing northward of a mountain face could be forcefully sucked downward over peaks, then pulled and pushed through narrowing and widening corridors of mountainous ranges. The P-3 was perfectly designed to power through these forces of nature — but it was unlikely to be a gentle ride.
Each night at 6, the NASA team congregates to review the next day's flight mission and to analyze the weather data and satellite pictures. It is this information that determines exactly where the P-3 will safely take them and how.
Our crew had the good fortune to join the expedition to the southeastern glaciers of Greenland, which was hailed as one of the most picturesque of all the planned courses. The weather was calculated to be fair over that area, despite having been highly unsteady in previous missions because of the rugged geology. A scientist I talked to after the weather briefing described the inside of the plane after traversing this route last year as looking as if a tornado had ripped through the fuselage.
That was my concern. Typically, commercial airliners climb through unsettled air spaces to cruising altitudes well above the effects of weather, between 25,000 and 35,000 feet. The P-3 aircraft, however, would be flying extremely close to the ground, at about 1,500 feet — the height at which commercial jets tend to release their wheels when coming in to land.
But my anxieties were soon overridden by my fascination with the brawn and infallibility of the P-3. This 45-plus-year-old aircraft was originally designed to fly at remarkably low altitudes over oceans to hunt down submarines. Machines built to similar design specs in the 1960s proved to be so robust that they were purposely flown into hurricanes to further understand them.
Mapping glaciers over Greenland seemed less strenuous than either a wartime flight or a storm chase, so long as the weather was kind. But it was a crucial assignment nonetheless. The data collected on this mission would reveal how much the ice sheet has shrunk, help to extrapolate how rapidly it will continue to melt and, in turn, help predict how high sea levels are likely to rise.
After takeoff, I had the privilege of sitting in the cockpit while the flight crew retraced routes they had mapped years before. It was paramount that they flew over the exact same GPS points in order to make accurate comparisons of any changes. They did this with the utmost focus and attention — yet they still displayed childlike enthusiasm when we flew over polar bear tracks.
While the pilots were busy at the front of the plane, the scientific crew watched their instruments like devoted fathers, some of them having built them from scratch with their bare hands. The aircraft was packed with innovative gadgetry, and the plane's interior had been completely stripped back to make space for them. The scientists were well experienced in removing foam ceiling panels and floor slats to tweak the apparatus that lay behind them. Their "office" really was just a large metal tube, which on this particular eight-hour flight remained largely unshaken. For the nervous fliers on board, luck was on our side.
Temperatures on earth are warming up. Our planet is constantly exposed to solar radiation, and the first law of thermodynamics states that energy is always conserved. But ever since we humans started burning fossil fuels and generating other greenhouse gases, we have increased the rate at which the earth absorbs the sun's energy.
As the ice sheet over Greenland thins, its mirroring effect becomes less effective. There is no doubt that the ice sheet is disappearing — the crew can see it with their own eyes every year they return, and the data captured by NASA confirms it. But what is to become of all this information? Why is it so important to have this knowledge? Can we reverse the damage we humans have done? I asked all the scientists these questions, and their answers were consistent.
The data collected on this mission will help formulate a strategy to protect coastal dwellers who are most in danger from rising sea levels. Exactly what form this protection will take remains undetermined — but time is running out quicker than we thought.
For now, flying with NASA certainly cured my fear of flying. I have taken a few other flights since then. When I'm airborne, my mind is still in overdrive, visualizing the invisible. But after experiencing how gracefully the P-3 glided through Greenland's enigmatic air spaces, I've been left with a heightened appreciation and sense of wonder about all the technology, both old and new, involved in understanding how exactly our climate is changing.
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Advisors say they prefer a combination of independent broker/dealer traditional career. A survey of more than 1,000 financial representatives conducted for John Hancock Financial Network (JHFN) and developed by Mathew Greenwald & Associates examined financial professionals' attitudes about resources offered through affiliations with business partners such as insurance companies, wirehouses, banks and independent broker dealers.
What do top financial advisors want? Seven in ten financial representatives prefer to work for a nationally recognized company over an independent firm. Furthermore, a majority also preferred health and retirement benefits usually associated with a career system. Nearly seventy percent of respondents expressed a preference for access to a subsidized health care platform compared to increased incentives.
Even still, financial reps show a preference for offerings associated with an independent broker/dealer. Nine out of ten respondents prefer to sell from an open product platform than a proprietary platform. They also overwhelmingly prefer to be recognized for their total sales regardless of product mix, 80 percent vs. 19 percent for product-line sales. In terms of training support, two-thirds prefer to receive their training locally from experts in the field rather than from a home office.
"Extremely important" attributes for advisors include:
- Open product platform (75 percent)
- Operational and customer service support (68 percent)
- Equity/ownership in business (63 percent)
- Automated business process (53 percent)
- Affiliation with a nationally recognized company (43 percent)
"The current environment – with a huge base of boomer clients seeking advice to deal with a range of financial needs including investing for the future, income planning for the retirement as well as the transfer of wealth – - is creating one of the largest opportunities ever for financial reps," says Peter Gordon, president, JHFN. "The financial companies that reps want to work with will thrive, which is why we're paying close attention to their preferences. We are working to implement a business proposition that is attractive to entrepreneurial financial professionals looking for the power to effectively build unique businesses, based on their own vision and market opportunity."


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Due to summer, travel and general shenanigans, we replay one of our favourite episodes this week. Enjoy.
You asked and we delivered. Well, you didn't actually ask, but we delivered anyway. Troy Hunt is our first guest on the show, and we talk to him about hard work, achieving success, protecting your privacy and many more security related topics. Joel even manages not to offend him….much. This time on The Dane and The Pain, filled with aged cheese and expensive champagne.


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Jordan Whitmore (Atlantic UK)
Jordan Whitmore does A&R for Atlantic Records UK, home to Ed Sheeran, Rudimental, Paolo Nutini, Jess Glynne, Clean Bandit and a wealth of other talent from the UK and US. Jordan is A&R Manager for artists HONNE and Will Joseph Cook, and is responsible for bringing new talent in to the label.
Friday 16:00 - 17:00 Artist development: From discovery to release


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Securing The Garage Door
Modern automatic garage door and rolling door openers now feature rolling-code technology, where your remote will transmit a brand new security code each time you press your remote. There are so many codes, so the chances of a code grabber working are very slim. Some garage doors are very easy to open if someone wants to brake in, so if you are looking for an additional Lock, we have Garage Door locks selection and garage door replacement parts, call us today to 718-989-2059.


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Full service catering includes food, service, rentals (as needed) and additional details and arrangements for your event. There is a $1,000 food minimum for full-service event catering.
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Since each event is unique and individually created to match your personality and style, our initial bid is an estimate only. If you are interested in moving forward, we would be happy to schedule a visit and fine tune your proposal. Rentals and service staff might require adjustment in order to efficiently cater your event to the standards of Abbey Road Catering.
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Companies today, whether big or small, utilize Internet not just in promote and advertise their services but to transact because of their customers. That is why it is important so that they can be capable to receive services at a good web host provider.
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Most people regard online gambling as a game of luck. There are some things, however, that you can do in order to increase your chances of winning. Many people do not know this, so they often leave it all up to fate to do the job for them. They are often surprised when they learn that there are strategies that they can use in order to win. If you are a newbie to online roulette, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with these roulette tips if you want to get ahead of your opponent.
First and foremost, you need to know that there are several kinds of roulette. The most popular online roulette tables are the European and American roulette. What distinguishes one from the other is the number of 0 each has. The American roulette has two 0s, while the European roulette has only one 0. This is the reason why there are many people who prefer to play the European roulette. The house edge is smaller with this roulette table.
When placing your bets, avoid placing your bets on single numbers. Placing wagers on single digits would decrease your winning chances. The house edge is bigger with these kinds of bets. But if you have placed your wager on a bad bet and you lose your bet, don't chase after it. Do not chase after winnings as well. Many of the players who do this find out that they only lose more. The house edge is increased when you chase after profits. Do not forget that playing roulette should be fun.
You will find that there are roulette tips promoting various kinds of roulette systems that you can use. Avoid using the Parlay system. It's quite risky to place your previous winnings at risk. Many people tend to use their winnings, hoping that they'd win more. In the end, they end up losing all that they have won. It is advisable then to put aside your winnings and continue with your bankroll instead. Of course, you need to set a betting limit right from the start. Once you have used your limits, then you should stop playing. You don't want to leave the table with half of what you started out with.
Now, if you have discovered a strategy that works for you, you don't really have to use this strategy at all times. You can use other strategies as well. Remember that the roulette wheel is adjusted or rebalanced every now and then to prevent any player from having the advantage, so you really can't rely on just one wheel and stick with it.
Knowing these little roulette tips and tricks will help you win more money when playing the game. It's not all about Lady Luck. Remember that there are things that you can do to lure Lady Luck to your side.


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Learning begins at birth, and close, loving interactions are critical to ensure a healthy, happy baby. Our infants thrive in a respectful environment that caters to their individual needs.
Each infant has a primary caregiver to meet individual needs and schedules. We recognize parents as a child's first teacher. Parents and teachers communicate daily and work together to follow important feeding and sleeping routines.
Our teachers are experienced, with careful training in child growth and development. They are skilled observers, who record each child's discoveries and mastery of developmental milestones.
As children gain new skills and participate more in daily routines, they develop a sense of their own competence. Infant curriculum includes every interaction everyday! Our staff implement the Creative Curriculum to provide appropriate materials and stimulating experiences that engage young children to manipulate toys, imitate and pretend. Children master rolling over, sitting and crawling by enjoying lots of tummy time on the floor. A love of reading begins at birth, and staff provide books and read daily to young children. CCDC recognizes that while planning for these learning experiences is important, it is responding quickly to the child's interests and needs that come first.


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I have always felt that the water we have is clean but after hearing about the current facts concerning drinking water I could not drink water until I had installed a refrigerator water filter. I was dinking water all the time. I was under the impression that I should drink as much water a possible.
One day a friend of mine notice I was always running back and forth to the fridge door all the time to get water. It was then that he started telling me about the seriously falling standards of our drinking water. Hear are three major things you should know about your water before you take another sip.
First our current water supply infrastructure seriously lacks what many of us would feel is necessary to clean and purify our water. In America right now there are about forty million miles of pipelines from over 170 thousand city water processing authorities that are moving about 33 billion gallons of water every day. The problem with this is these pipelines are very old and many of the impurities we have in our water come from the pipes.
Next the amount of chemical waste that finds it's way into our drinking water is out growing what we do to keep it out. This coupled with our growing population increasing our need for more water causes a strain on our current ability to get the water clean.
Most experts feel that if you clean the water at point of use you will certainly be getting the cleanest water you can get. For many of us the point of use is right there at the fridge door. Many refrigerator water dispensing doors come with a refrigerator water filter on them. But the question is it the right one for you and did you know that the filters have to be replaced from time to time.
If you drink at lot of tap water you might want to invest in a GE refrigerator water filter. GE has been in the kitchen appliance business for a very long time since 1892. Many turn to GE for the cleanest and best tasting drinking water you can get.


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Youth Group
Anthem Youth is the weekly gathering of the student ministry at Faith Community Church. We are passionate about creating a culture in which students from seventh through twelfth grade are equipped, empowered, and inspired to enjoy Jesus and enjoy life. This group, led by Jason Wick, gathers twice a week for the purpose of worshiping Jesus through music, teaching, and small groups.
We also offer a vibrant discipleship program on Sunday evenings that utilizes the Awana program. Each year students have the wonderful opportunity to memorize numerous Bible verses, read through large portions of Scripture, listen to weekly Bible lessons, participate in a small group, develop godly friendships, serve in the local church, and receive training in spiritual leadership.
Sunday Morning
Time: 11:00 am – 12:15 pm (3rd service)
Location: Building C
Tuesday Evening
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: Worship Center
*The first Tuesday of every month we have dinner together at 6:00 pm.
Sunday Evening Discipleship (Awana)
Time: 6:00 – 8:15 pm (September through May only)
Locations: Room 4 (high school), Building A (middle school boys), and Building C (middle school girls)


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Aaron's Rules - Marathon Edition
With my family after crossing the Memorial Stadium 50 yard line finish line of the 2011 Lincoln Marathon.
A few years back I wrote Aaron's Rules. Twelve rules for running. Twelve rules for life.
This year I have a number of friends training for their first marathon. All 26.2 miles. Marathons are hard. They hurt. For days even weeks afterward. But they are worth it. In honor of these friends & marathoner's everywhere, I write today.
No offense to the half-marathon folks. It is a great distance. Attainable for most people. Even those with just six months running. The desire to get fit, lose weight, or simply compete are great reasons to get out there & do a half. You can ramp up training in 4-6 months. You can run a maximum of 20-25 miles per week. And most can finish a half marathon in 1.5-3.0 hours.
At 26.2 miles, the marathon, however, is another event altogether. Double the mileage makes it exponetially more difficult. It has to do with physiology & time in motion. Once the body is in motion beyond two hours, physiological changes occur that make continued motion at the same intensity much more difficult. Those changes begin to hammer you after three hours. Into four hours & beyond one struggles to continue.
I know folks do ultra marathons of 50 or even 100 miles lasting up to 24 hours. I know folks compete in full Ironman events that last more than 12 hours. These folks are amazing. And crazy. I am awed. They are physiologically gifted, highly trained, & incredibly driven. Me? I'm an Average Joe who has run—and completed (non runners always seem to ask that)—four marathons in the middle of the pack.
So, for the mid pack & back friends, here are Aaron's Rules - Marathon Edition.
The Half-Mil Rule. "You wanna run a marathon?," folks will ask you. With emphasis on the "Yoooou" or the "MAAARathon." Fact is: There were 503,000 marathon finishers in the USA in 2010. Some folks ran one. Some ran many. So it's hard to say how many folks total. The fact remains that marathoning has grown exponentially from 299,000 just ten years ago in 2000. You may be many things - and weird may be one of them - but running a marathon is too commonplace to be labeled weird anymore. Run on. With half a million friends in your club.
The Heart Rule. Marathons are just about the safest place in the world to have a heart attack. You are less likely to die of a heart-attack running a marathon than the average citizen is. And, having completed just one marathon at any time during your lifetime significantly reduces your chances of dying of a heart attack at any later time. So tell your worried friends & family not to worry about your heart. Also tell them not be jealous of your superior heart health.
The Fuel Rule. This one is the least flashy, but most catchy. You gotta get your fuel right. I'd recommend reading up & getting great stuff at Hammer Nutrition. Heed or Perpetuem will help you - if your an average runner like me - make the distance into the third & fourth hours. And be sure to practice your fueling strategies in your long runs. You need to know it works. Almost equally important, you need to know it won't upset your tummy & ruin your day.
The Crown Rule. I'm not talking about releasing your inner Kenyan & dusting the field in order to receive a winner's crown. That dream is longer than 26.2 miles from reality for us. I'm talking about the crown of the road or the trail. You know how it's higher in the middle? If you spend all your training on one sloped side or the other, you will end up injured. You can't run 30+ miles per week with one leg reaching lower than the other. So, get to the crown. Run on the level spot in the middle of the road or trail. Not in traffic, of course, then we'd need to add the "Squished Like a Grape" Rule. Be smart. But in training. And in the race. Be mindful the surface level beneath you.
The Longer Half Rule. It's been said there are two halves to a marathon. The first 20. And the last 6.2. The shorter half - only the last 6.2 miles, right? - seems so much longer. Yes, 13.1 miles is the halfway point in distance, but its not near the halfway point of endurance. That happens around mile 20 or just past 3 hours running depending on your speed. That's when the physiology of glycogen depletion jumps on your back like a mean, stinking gorilla for the rest of the race.
The Tin Man Rule. In training & in the race. No matter how well you trained. No matter if you got weekly massages. No matter if you tapered your training to perfection. You will feel like the Tin Man who needs oil desperately but with no hope in sight this last 3-4 miles. Prepare for it mentally. Your long runs can prepare you for it physically & mentally to a certain amount, but never fully. Be ready to ache. Be ready to feel stiff. Be ready to push through.
The Don't Worry Rule. Don't worry about your time. At least your first time out at the marathon distance. Just run your race, Finish. And be happy. Finishing is huge. Be happy along the route. Say thank you to volunteers & law enforcement. Thank the crowd. If you really want to have fun, cheer for the crowd. Call out a cute kid, the best sign, the most enthusiastic crowd member. And, of course, share it all with your fellow runners. Those passing you. Those you pass. Everyone. Enjoy the your humanness. Exult in your ability. No matter your speed. Don't worry. Run happy.
Much more can be said. But seven seems plenty. For marathons or for life: be yourself; be healthy; be strong; be careful; be persistent; be courageous; be happy.
Rules to run by. Rules to live by.
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She helps me know and believe that it's OK to listen more to my heart... the rest will follow in time. Kelsey's approach is to focus on positivity and love, and then letting everything flow and fall into order after that. Seriously. After only speaking with her for one session, it helped me make decisions that I had been agonizing for MONTHS over. She is that good. I would recommend Kelsey to anyone who feels a little stuck in decisions, love, goals, or life in general. Her energy and guidance will give you the extra push you need to decisively pick and follow your own path with peace and clarity."
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Chesh is a randomly generated chess-like being developed for iOS. Every play is different, meaning half of the game is simply learning and remembering how the pieces move.
Chesh will be launching October 8th. More info and a trailer at www.chesh.club
Chesh is being based off of the prototype I made a while back, XYQ4.


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Private Kitchen No. 44 Restaurant- Fresh & delicious Guizhou style Restaurant in Hou Hai, Beijing
So any one who has visited Beijing has undoubtedly heard the lecture to be careful where you dine... And the spiel that there is nothing safe to eat.. Well foodies that's the biggest load of s*** I've heard. Seriously, don't rob yourself of this fabulous food city. We all know that good food just needs seeking out at times. Fortunately for me, having been staying with friends who have been living in Beijing for almost 15 years, well let's just say they had a few hidden gems up their sleeves. With a "Farm to Table" motto at Private Kitchen, you are sure to be pleased both with both the quality and taste of this locally grown menu. Coming specifically from the owners farm outside the city of Beijing, you are bound to delight in the array of flavors served in this peaceful Hutong restaurant.
With endless good things to be said about the amazing food we dined on at Private Kitchen we were even more blown away by THE SERVICE.
Having been trekking from the tourist side of Hou Hai to the west end of the lake with means of finding this gem, we walked in unsure of whether or not we were at the right place. Actually we were about to walk right by it until we asked a local if they knew where this place was. Surprisingly, we were standing right outside (perhaps not the most hidden, but when everything is in Mandarin, it may as well have been). Walking in feeling achieved at first, we were then hit with the reality that it would be an hour to wait. Naturally after that trek, we waited. A mere 15 minutes later, we were seated.Upon arriving we were unsure as to the level of English we would find, seeing as our first two encounters didn't speak a word. The restaurant recognized our language barrier immediately , and sent over the loveliest man, who sat down with us and walked us through the entire menu highlighting what he though we would like and acknowledging that half portions would be perfect seeing as it would just be the two of us dining. He proceeded to bring us samples of the hot and sour soup so that we could try before ordering a big pot along with samples of their house made rice wine (both excellent).
Being a regular diner-outer, let's just say this type of service is rarely found. We have grown accustomed to our local Vietnamese stop tapping on our table shooing us out the door in an attempts to seat a new group....Rude. Delightfully surprised with Private Kitchen's service, we were equally as thrilled with everything that had been recommended, not to mention we ordered the perfect amount leaving our bellies and our wallets oh so happy.
First thing to hit the table was:
Hot and Sour Mushroom Soup, shredded chicken on house made rice crackers accompanied with complimentary snacks (peanuts in vinegar and pickled carrots) This soup was delightful, filled with a variety of mushrooms and topped with fresh cilantro, every bite was perfectly spicy, sweet and sour not to mention the variety of mushroom textures that made each bite different from the last! Would definitely recommend ordering the full serving of this dish!
Incorporating rice crackers, let's just say, I was unsure. When I think rice crackers, I think glorified cardboard. Boy was I wrong. These delightfully crispy and crunchy housemade rice crackers were so yummy made from pressed rice and topped with tender shredded chicken. These bites were so moreish and had me happily crunching throughout the meal. Make sure you try the passion fruit juice with honey, it's the perfect combination of sweet and sour and the perfect sip for this crunchy appy!
Next Up:
Free range farm fresh eggs cooked over hot stones.
This dish was simple but so lovely. Cooked at the table, in a stone pot containing piping hot rocks, this sizzling dish was fun and cooked to fabulous fluffy perfection. I know it looks like glorified scrambled eggs (which they basically were) but boy were they tasty.
Finally we dined on a delicious kale and bean curd hot pot.
So I'm a sucker for kale. Kale pineapple smoothies, kale Caesar salad or kale chips. I find it hard to go wrong with kale. I'm not sure what about it I love, maybe it's just it's hearty leafy nature or the idea that I'm being healthy haha. Nonetheless, if kale is mentioned, I'm sold. This dish was no exception! Filled with hearty greens and soft fluffy bean curd balls perfectly seasoned and brothy, it was a delightful way to finish off the meal. If dining at Private Kitchen, this dish should not be missed! Definitely my favorite of the night!
Having delighted our way though this beautiful Guizhou style meal, we could not have been happier. With fresh ingredients from the surrounding farms, it was a refreshing experience to find ourselves dining on local fresh food. So travelers if you find yourself in the gorgeous area of Hou Hai steer clear of the tourist trap bars and restaurants and be sure to find Private Kitchen! This authentically delicious food was lovey not to mention a gorgeous atmosphere within the restaurant and very reasonable prices!
Private Kitchen No 44 Open daily 11am-9pm, 70 Deshengmennei Dajie, Xicheng district, (西城区德胜门内大街70号) Beijing, China, 6400 1280
On that note - Catch you in Beijing!
Until next time, you stay hungry Hong Kong!


text: Business Marketing Awareness about Marketing Mistakes for Beginners By Robert Castro Posted on August 17, 2016 4 min read 0 1,182 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Reddit Share on Pinterest Share on Linkedin Share on Tumblr We all struggle to take our business into a next level and want to have a healthy business return at the end of the year. But, sometimes we stuck in a stagnant place and feel unsure about the future success. Marketing is the basic of any business. If you do a proper marketing then you can expect some positive result from it. In this article, I'm trying to write about five common mistakes done by beginners at the start up of their business. If you are a novice and want to take your business in a high level within two to three years then this article can help you as guide. Strategy Planning Don't start any business without a strategy planning. You have to make a checklist of plan of actions you are going to take to move your business in a higher position. Your business will not depend on your luck. Before starting a business, try to gather some information on your marketing strategy. Take your time to make a formal marketing plan to boost-up your business from the very beginning. Giving Up This is the main part of this sector. No-one can guarantee you for your business success. You could try for the best and do the needful work as per your strategy plan. Giving up is not a solution for your problems. So, get ready to invent new strategies, point out the possible causes of your failure and be active to do your work more positively. Moving with the Time You have to be curious about the updates of your business fields. There are many new business owners you can find who stop their business just because of high competitive market. You have to know about the latest technologies and marketing strategies to compete with others. Try to keep yourself always busy to gather some updated news about it. You can read news papers, magazines and also take some help from internet and social media to keep yourself updated on your segment. Consistency Level Keep up your research work to make a healthy return from your business. A consistent performance is the key to success. Don't be lazy in your work at the beginning. This is the most important factor for a new comer. Maximum people drop their working level after seeing some positive result. Your have to overcome this matter to be successful. Try to follow those vital points to start your new business and encourage yourself for success.


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Blackjack is the game of swings and variations, but the more you play the results will be within statistics (0.5 house edge). And statistics and mathematics are on your side here. At the end you will lose some money, but the beauty is that is going to be casinos money (received bonus), and youll even end up with some bonus money left , thats now pure cash you can withdraw. And thats how we do it. Deposit, receive bonus, play BJ, lose some, withdraw winnings after you meet wagering requirements, and go to next casino in line.
Now this is the strategy used only for cashable BJ bonuses. Cashable bonus means you can withdraw both bonus and deposit after you meet the wagering requirements.
Whats sticky bonus?
This is a bonus that can't ever be withdrawn from the casino. Example: casino offers sticky(non cashable) bonus of 200% up to $200. That means if you deposit $100 you will get $200 bonus, giving you $300 as starting balance. After meeting wagering requirements, and asking for withdrawal, casino will deduct the $200 bonus from your account. So if you have $400 in your account ( $200 is sticky bonus, $100 is your deposit, and $100 are your winnings) and try to withdraw all your money, casino will send you only $200, deducting $200 bonus from your account, leaving you with $100 profit. But if you for example have only $220 left in your account after meeting wagering requirements, you will be allowed to withdraw only $20, since $200 is sticky. That means youll end up losing $80.
So how do you take advantage of sticky bonus? You can't play usual grinding strategy( playing small amounts), since bonus is non cashable. The only and correct strategy is to wager high trying to maximize your winnings. So your goal is to try to double your or triple your money or go bust.
Example: deposit $100 and receive $200 sticky bonus, totaling $300. Wagering requirements 1 times deposit plus bonus, meaning you have to wager $300. You are going to bet $300 at BJ or roulette table. If you win you are up to $600, meaning you can withdraw $400 (coz $200 is non cashable), leaving you with $300 profit. If you would have lost, you would have only lost $100. Your chances to win/lose are almost 50/50.
Now that was just an example. The real deal is that wagering requirements is much higher than 1 times deposit + bonus. So if you have to wager 15 or 20 times bonus or more, the best strategy is to bet 10% of your deposit + bonus. If you have $300 in your account i would suggest you to bet $30 per hand until you double/triple your money or bust. Since you can expect to lose money here its better not to go after sticky bonuses until you build your bankroll. The risk of busting playing stickies is much greater then playiing cashables, but the potential profit is higher. You can end up losing several deposit in a row, but when you hit you hit BIG time. If i were you ( and i was in your shoes once) i would stick to cashable bonuses and grinding, coz there is much cash to be made from them and virtualy risk free. And later when you bulid your bankroll ( and eventualy run out of good cashables), you should consider going after stickies.


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And not because The Grid recently highlighted the trend of Torontonians fleeing west. Or because Rob Ford is the mayor — at least for now. (On a side note, he was elected about three months after I moved back to Toronto, and the judge gave him the boot not long after we made the decision to move.)
It's not that Hamilton's politics are problem-free, which they aren't. And don't think I haven't noticed that Hamilton's beloved Tiger-Cats — which I was looking forward to loving too — will be playing home games in Guelph next year.
Truth is, we've had our eye on the city for quite some time. It was just a matter of making it happen.
Admittedly, our main motivation to be there is to buy a home, as we've been priced out of our neighbourhood. That's not a knock against Toronto, it's just the truth.
But while we'll be investing in (very reasonably priced) property, we'll also be investing in a community. As I walk through even the more shadowy areas of Hamilton, I see the blossoming cafes, I see the art, I hear the music.
|Street music in Hamilton
Looking out the window of the second floor of my new workplace in Hamilton, I don't just see plumes of smoke rising; I see open green spaces, I see beautiful architecture, I see promise.
|Yes, this is in Hamilton!
Don't get me wrong, I respect the steel mills that the city's history is built on, and I actually find the industrial sector quite beautiful. I hope the industry survives and thrives. But you'll probably hear the tagline "art is the new steel" from someone.
There's magic in the air during the regular art crawls (and Supercrawl) in the burgeoning James Street North area, with thousands taking to the streets to enjoy art of all kinds, right down to the tribal belly dancers.
There's also something very honest about Hamilton; it knows what it is, and it's not trying to be something else. Some other cities could take a lesson from that.
Toronto will always be my hometown. And while Hamilton is smaller, there seems to be something bigger happening there.
In the meantime, we'll continue to enjoy Toronto's Junction neighbourhood, which has come a long way itself.


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La Otra Cara Del Punk: Punk Rock and Resistance at the End of the Argentine Guerra Sucia, 1981-1982.
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Open access
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Master of Music (MM)
Musicology (Music)
Date of Defense
First Committee Member
Deborah Schwartz-Kates
Second Committee Member
Melvin L. Butler
Third Committee Member
Eduardo Elena
The origins of punk in Argentina grew from a distinctive socio-political context unlike its British and American counterparts. The country's final military dictatorship (1976-1983) was marked by a period of constant violence. After the 1976 coup d'état, a military dictatorship established power, vowing to fix many issues in the country, including the rampant violence and economic crisis that the government inherited from the previous administration of Isabel Perón. Although the military dictatorship intended to address the country's problems, it soon arose as one of the most oppressive regimes in the late 20th century that initiated a repressive movement known as the Guerra Sucia (Dirty War). Numerous individuals were abducted off the streets or from their homes, regardless of their political affiliations. Despite the tight grip the junta imposed on the media, creative artists used their work to protest against the government and decry the human rights violations that occurred within the country. While many popular Argentine musicians hid their anti-junta messages through the use of metaphors and ambiguous lyrics, punk groups conveyed resistance more overtly. This thesis explores the early punk rock scene in Argentina as a form of social protest during the Guerra Sucia. It focuses on two of the most notable bands, Los Violadores and Alerta Roja, who wrote songs that resisted the military dictatorship. Even though they opposed the junta directly, they managed to avoid abduction or arrest. This project explores the use of music as an tool of resistance and offers ideas about how these groups managed to avoid persecution by the military government. In addition, this study reflects a scholarly interest in bringing together ideas and perspectives from the fields of historical musicology and ethnomusicology. It focuses on the punk scene as a whole through multiple perspectives, giving voice to the bottom-up ideas and social practices of punk fans, as well as the top-down creative activity of Argentine musicians. Although limitations of time and resources made it impossible conduct to fieldwork in Argentina, I endeavored whenever possible to collect oral accounts of the punk scene through both interviews and documentary sources. Through this analysis, I examined how the genre conveyed popular opposition to the dictatorship during an era of massive human rights violations and harsh censorship in Argentina. Because both Los Violadores and Alerta Roja continued their careers after the Guerra Sucia ended, I also aim to examine the elements of their music that changed after the 1983 restoration of democracy.
Punk; Argentina; Guerra Sucia; Los Violadores; Alerta Roja; Fanzines
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Javizian, Alexander S., "La Otra Cara Del Punk: Punk Rock and Resistance at the End of the Argentine Guerra Sucia, 1981-1982." (2017). Open Access Theses. 681.


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Chaumet Heads to Beijing with Imperial Spendour Exhibition
First founded in 1780, Chaumet has a long-established connection with royalty. Its founder Marie-Étienne Nitot, had completed his apprenticeship at the house of Aubert, jeweler to Queen Marie-Antoinette, and after the revolution he became a firm favorite of Empress Josephine, for whom he designed several tiaras and other jewels.
Throughout the 19th century, Chaumet counted many French nobles among its clients, from the Duchesse de Berry to Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, as well as members of the British and Russian high society.
"Imperial Splendor," a major retrospective at the Palace Museum in Beijing (formerly known as the Forbidden City) is hoping to dazzle visitors with the heritage and traditions of the brand, while detailing the style and visual codes of the house that have developed along with the great artistic movements of the times.
Some 300 works, including jewels, paintings, drawings and objets d'art, illustrate Chaumet's "art of jewelry", and several prestigious collections and prominent museums have come together to support the event: the Musée du Louvre, the Château de Fontainebleau and the Victoria and Albert Museum of London.
Curated by Henri Loyrette, the exhibition spans the history of the Maison and illustrates the uninterrupted transmission of savoir-faire. Amongst the highlights are the Bourbon-Parma tiara, made by Joseph Chaumet for Hedwige de La Rochefoucauld for her marriage to Prince Sixtus of Bourbon-Parma in 1919, as well as a 21st-century tiara, the result of a creative competition at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts, in London in 20xx.
Under the direction of CEO Jean-Marc Mansvelt, Chaumet has striven to raise the profile of the brand, which he has described as the "sleeping beauty" of Place Vendome. In the last two years, there have been pop-up exhibitions in a new dedicated space at the maison's Place Vendome boutique, a collection of three books have been published with Assouline, and the jewelry brand teamed up with My Little Paris to launch a Paris city guide app for couples.
Imperial Splendours will run from April 11 to 2 July, 2017.


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Seriously, who doesn't love a snow day? (Besides adults who actually have to go in to work.) I don't mind waking up on snow days. I spend hours outside, with no thought of how much time passes. I love that smell of the cold-it smells like...pure white. My hands and feet get sweaty because I'm so bundled up, but my nose still turns red and numb. My favorite thing to do on a snow day, though, is to lie back in a pile of snow and let the entire world melt away. I'll stare up at the flawless white sky and let the snow, my coat and hat filter out everything, so all I can hear are hushed, muffled sounds. I think that's why they call it "white noise."


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Pickled Pink Shrimp-in-a-Snap
The Food for Thought column on the cover of the Tri-City Herald's Food & Wine section July 16 celebrates the birth of the Daiquiri cocktail. It was invented by Jennings Stockton Cox, a mining engineer, in 1898 in Daiquiri, Cuba. Inside you'll find more recipes plus buying, cooking and health tips on a variety of food-related subjects.
Pickled Pink Shrimp-in-a-Snap
32 very large shrimp (about 2 pounds), cooked in their shells
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 cup Japanese pickled ginger, with juice (available in Asian markets)
Buy shrimp already cooked. Wash and dry cilantro. Split shrimp down back, cutting almost all way through. Fill with small pieces of pickled ginger and cilantro leaves. Drain remaining ginger and place juice in small ramekin for dunking. Makes 32 shrimp.
From: Entertaining 1-2-3 by Rozanne Gold.