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I've finally gone through the process of updating the galleries on this site. I've always intended for the two galleries to be a bit of a portfolio for me and to showcase the best of my work. For a long time though, I wasn't producing anything new. The last year, I went on a week long photo tour in Donegal, Ireland and raised the bar on my landscape shots. I'd long known that my "rural" gallery was somewhat lacking in quality and in the number of images I felt worth showing. After that trip, I'd been planning to at least update the rural set of images but hadn't gotten around to it. After some more shooting on trips, and producing more content that I wanted to share, I felt like it was finally time to push the latest stuff up there.
I'm quite pleased to have ten images in both galleries that I'd happily show. I think I'm doing far more to showcase my best work now. In particular, the rural gallery has seen a complete replacement, with ten new images and nothing from the old gallery making the cut. The urban gallery was less of an extensive overhaul, as there's still some favourite images in that gallery and I've not been shooting as much urban or street photography, but I have added a few shots also from the last year.
I'd love to promise that I'm going to keep the blog up on a more regular basis. It really is something I'd like to maintain, but I'm finding it difficult to post content regularly. I have some ideas for showing some tutorials on how I've worked on some of my images, and possibly discussing the making of some of the images, but I really don't want to make any promises at this point.
The other "big" change has been that I've finally jumped on board Instagram. I've added the social link to my site and removed Pinterest as I was never posting anything there and was only using it for inspiration.


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Spring On April Avenue
When you dont need me anymore
You realise how much you need me
But I just need you if you not need me
Like the spring on april avenue
Words are wounds
And flowers fly
The smell of dew
Spring on april avenue
The electrification
Every leafs pleasure
Every lightbulb waiting underground
Every child rising through life
Because machines are statues...
Spring on april avenue
Theres no symphony
Just a storm in every eye
Snow in their minds...frozen souls
Spring on april avenue.
Theres too much blinding light
Too many wells, and the walls are coming closer
Too many hearts beating our life
But the heart beat for death not life
Like the spring on april avenue
Divorced...forced from heaven and hell...
Air and the earth...Im...Im...
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Bottle Inn's modern twin, in Redondo Beach
Some businesses open their first location while planning their tenth. They are thinking about franchising and expending before they bother to make sure the concept goes over with the public. The South Bay has a rare counter –example. The Bottle Inn waited decades to open their first offshoot.
The Bottle Inn's new Riviera Village location has a different ambiance from the original's old-fashioned charm. The decor is stylish and contemporary, with recycled wood attached to the white walls to suggest a rustic cabin. Large windows make it bright by day, but at night there's a clubby, bistro feel. The menu is slightly smaller than the Hermosa Beach original's, so the kitchen staff can master every item before innovating on their own. And if there's any doubt that the food here matches the original, it can be dispelled by the fact that the chef from Hermosa spends alternate weeks here. Co-owner Silvio Petoletti also devotes time to Redondo. He was strolling from table to table the evening we visited.
We started our meal with a poached pear and arugula salad and a "Torre di Melanzane" – layers of breaded and fried eggplant, interspersed with braised spinach and topped with gorgonzola sauce and a scattering of chopped roasted peppers. The salad also had gorgonzola, so this was a chance to see how that cheese compared raw and cooked.
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It was creamy and buttery with a hint of smokiness in the sauce. It was more assertive in the salad with poached pears and greens. As our server delivered the salad she offered pepper, which I refused because I want to taste things before seasoning them. After I tried the salad I added some, and added a dash on the fruity cooked pears completed the flavors. As for the eggplant tower, it was flawless as served. This dish is a vegetarian showstopper. In several visits here I have tried most of the appetizers, and though I'm partial to their risotto crab cakes and fried artichoke hearts, this is the best.
Since Silvio was present and is a wine pairing expert, we asked him to suggest glasses to complement our starters. The items we ordered made this difficult. Salads with fruit have a combination of sweetness and acid that is notoriously hard to pair with. He responded with a Roero Arneis and an "Il Burchino" Vermentino blend. The Vermentino was a bit dry and acid as a sipping wine but came into its own with food, while the Arneis was pleasant on its own or with either dish.
We continued with a very old-school dish called scalone, abalone and scallops pounded together, and an order of chicken polenta lasagna. Scalone was popular in the 1950s. It may have begun as a way to use the trimmings from abalone, but developed a following for its delightful light texture and shellfish flavor. Abalone became unavailable due to overfishing in the 1990s, but farmed abalone that are as tasty as wild ones have recently come into the market, and it is back on menus. Abalone meat can be tough and chewy, but when made into scalone that's not a problem.
I get scalone rarely enough that I would have savored a taste by itself. It was served covered with a lemon caper sauce that I would have preferred on the side. It came with carrots that had been roasted so they were caramelized, roasted red potatoes, and chopped spinach, and was altogether a delightful meal.
The lasagna was quite different from the traditional noodle variety. It had crepe-like polenta slices layered with housemade chicken sausage, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella, served over pink marinara with a dusting of parmesan. The sausage was fragrantly spiced with herbs but not hot, and added to the character of the dish. It was delicately flavored and delightful, a Northern Italian variant that is distinctively separate from the robust Sicilian and New York styles that are typically found in California restaurants.
We had asked Silvio to suggest wines again, and to our surprise both were Californian – a Carmel Road pinot noir and Halter Ranch "Cotes de Paso." Silvio has an excellent cellar of Italian wines and I had expected to see at least one among his choices, but as usual his choices were excellent, and both French-style California Coast wines went very well with our food.
We had enjoyed excellent cannoli and tiramisu at Bottle Inn Riviera before, but decided to try something else this time – a limoncello cake. This silky sponge cake had a nice lemon flavor but was a bit sweet for my tastes, so my wife happily demolished it.
Our food bill was just under $80. The wine ran another $45, a very reasonable price for a luxurious night out. The Bottle Inn Riviera has done something unlikely – preserved all the charms of a classic neighborhood favorite, but in a new location with modern style.
The Bottle Inn Riviera is at 1700 S. Catalina Avenue in Redondo Beach. Entrance on Avenue I. Open daily at 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 'til midnight Friday and Saturday. Beer and wine served, street parking, wheelchair access okay, patio dining, vegetarian dishes. Menu at bottleinnriviera.com. 310-543-6800. B
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Continuing on from yesterday's discussion on the Charitable Donation Tax advantages and how it works, I'll now move onto some of the strategies that I've come across to maximize the tax credit.
Tax Strategies
Some of you may be just starting out on your charitable giving pursuit and donating less than $200/year. Here are some tax strategies to maximize your tax credit return.
- If you have a spouse you can add all the charitable donations for that year under ONE spouse.
- You can carry forward your donation tax credit up to 5 years and only use the $200 limit once. For example, if you donate $100 every year, instead of getting the lowest tax credit every year, you can carry it forward up to 5 years so that out of your $500 donated, $300 will be given a tax credit at the highest marginal rate. In Newfoundland, that would result in a difference between getting $130 back or $197.56 after 5 years.
For those of you who are more affluent, you may want to donate stock instead of cash. With the new tax rules, donating stock to charity will result in 0% capital gains and a tax credit for the market value of the securities donated.. If you have a big capital gain on a stock and you want to sell, you can donate a portion of your gain to charity to reduce your capital gains tax to $0!
- Tim Cestnick describes the number of shares that you can consider donating to reduce your capital gains tax payable.
… donate $20,000 worth of XYZ shares to charity and sell the rest worth $80,000. The result? The tax on the $80,000 worth of shares sold is $9,200. The tax on the $20,000 worth of shares donated is zero.
The donation tax credit for those donated shares will be $9,200 — exactly enough to offset the tax on shares you kept for yourself and sold to reinvest. You'd be left with $80,000 in your pocket after the donation (and no taxes).
Now, keep this formula handy:
- The amount you donate to charity should equal the fair market value (FMV) of all the shares ($100,000 in our example)
- Multiplied by the capital gain on the shares ($50,000).
- Then, divide that answer by the following: Three times the fair market value (3 x $100,000) less the adjusted cost base (ACB) of the shares ($50,000).
- The answer is $20,000 in our example.
In algebraic terms: Donation = (FMV)(FMV – ACB)/(3FMV – ACB). This formula will allow you to determine the exact value of the securities to donate to eliminate your tax. Call me a math geek, but it works every time, regardless of your tax rate…
Final Thoughts
Although the tax credits are great, I'm a firm believer in helping those who are less fortunate and donating to charities is one way to do this.
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The Archives of Falconry contains the most comprehensive English-language falconry library in the world. It includes falconry books, articles and essays, manuscripts, equipment, memorabilia, art, field notes, and a substantial media collection on the ancient sport of falconry. Modern falconers were instrumental in organizing the successful recovery effort of the once-endangered Peregrine Falcon.
The collection and preservation of falconry-related materials is the priority of The Archives, and accessions from individuals and clubs are added every year. Each contribution is attributed to the donor and may contain multiple items.
Periodically, an auction of duplicate books is held to raise funds for the operations of the Archives. Falconers often contribute items for sale, such as books and art, specifically for this purpose in addition to their financial support.
The size of the Archives doubled in 2006 with the addition of the Sheikh Zayed Arab Falconry Heritage Wing. Twice-daily tours are conducted by the Velma Morrison Interpretive Center staff and volunteers. This stunning display juxtaposes the heritage of one of the oldest falconry cultures with our American heritage, one of the youngest. The interactive displays help interpret the falconer's role in conserving birds of prey — a goal of The Archives of Falconry.
The Wall of Remembrance was dedicated in March 2007 as a way for falconers to remember their falconer friends in a place that honors their passion for falconry. A special time to remember them is held during the annual Rendezvous each March. Individuals are allowed time to recall memories of days gone by and friendships shared.
The Book of Remembrance is a written and visual story of the falconers whose names have been placed on the Wall of Remembrance. Displayed in The Archives of Falconry, it presents personal memorabilia relating to the honored falconer, including photographs, biography, obituary, photos of hawks flown, and personal reminiscences. The book celebrates individual contributions to falconry and conservation of birds of prey.
The Annual Spring Rendezvous is an opportunity for falconers from near and far to greet old friends, meet new ones, and celebrate their sport. Activities include special exhibits and speakers. A day at the Archives is followed by a banquet that night.
The Legacy Circle was dedicated in memory of Chad Hunter Cyrus to recognize living donors and their families who contribute, or plan to contribute, significant material support to The Archives of Falconry.
These publications make available to the falconry and scholarly worlds materials associated with falconry that are of lasting historic value.
Volume I — American Falconry in the Twentieth Century, by Captain R. L. Meredih (1999). This is the first publication of the author's only typescript copy known to exist. Sold out.
Volume II — Life With an Indian Prince, by John J. Craighead and Frank C. Craighead, Jr. (2001). The brothers' day-by-day diary is included with hundreds of color photographs. $135, order here.
Volume III — A Short Discourse of Hawking to the Field, by Sir Thomas Sherley (2004). Presents the first work published in the English language written by a practicing falconer. Sold out.
Volume IV — Bibliotheca Accipitraria II, by John Resler Swift (2011). James Edmund Harting's reference is updated to include new publications through the year 2000.
Volume V — An Ancient Sport in the New World, by S. Kent Carnie (2013). This book documents the roots of falconry and why its current practice in the Americas is unequalled elsewhere in the world. Sold out.
Archives tours are offered daily at scheduled times as part of the World Center for Birds of Prey experience.
The Archives of Falconry collects, preserves, and makes accessible the physical evidence of falconers' achievements worldwide and documents their role in raptor conservation. Falconers have made significant contributions to the understanding of raptor biology and conservation.
As the early practitioners of falconry in North America died, falconers realized that the physical evidence of their history was being lost, The Peregrine Fund founded the Archives of American Falconry in 1986. The name was changed to the Archives of Falconry in 2004 to relfect the international origins of American falconry.


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Teaching in the park has been a challenge. Originally, we thought we'd be indoors, and it was made available, but the boys said they wanted to stay in the park, so that is the plan. Instead of projecting photos on the wall and discussing concepts, Matthew has been talking briefly about a concept, then the boys walk the park and they snap shots on his camera, and learn that way.
Day two, we saw the boys sillier and easier with their smiles, but also more focused on what was being taught. Their second assignment was:
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Totally waterproof and highly breathable mac combining advanced mountain technology with smart, urban looks.Read more…
If you've ever spent over £200 on a mac, what's the least you'd expect?
If you're anything like us, you'd probably say "Well, it's got to be waterproof."
Yet, if you spent that sort of money on a mac from the high street, you might well be disappointed. It would probably look smart, it might well protect your clothes from the odd splash on the way to work and it would almost certainly have a very fancy checked lining.
But it's unlikely to be waterproof. Properly waterproof. Water resistant maybe. But, if you've ever lived in Manchester or Seattle, the term 'water resistant' has the sort of unnerving connotations that make you think: "I'd better take my brolly."
Our Globetrotter Mac is completely different. It's made from exactly the same high-spec Barricade™ technology that we use in our specialist outdoor jackets. It's a proven fabric, trusted and relied upon by trekkers, mountaineers and committed walkers all over the world.
It's totally waterproof and phenomenally breathable. We've also given it a special Durable Water Repellency™ finish – which means that rain beads up on the surface and runs off without soaking into the fabric.
The polyester fabric itself strikes a balance between appearance and performance – it's tough but it's also soft and light with a wonderful drape and an attractive, natural hand feel.
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We've also included an adjustable, waterproof hood with a stiffened peak which packs away into the collar when not in use.
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Our barricade™ waterproof technology achieves an initial Hydrostatic Head (waterproofness rating) of 20,000 and a Moisture Vapour Transmission rating for breathability of 20,000 g/m2/24h - a very balanced position.
A further Durable Water Repellency™ finish boosts water repellency of the fabric surface and maintains 80% of its effectiveness after twenty washes.
A sound choice for complete waterproof protection and good breathability for active outdoor use - but where the very lowest weight and smallest pack size is not critical. Polyamide options offer durability and abrasion resistance.
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I bought this coat for its length and its claimed waterproof quality: it exceeded my expectations.
It is light, has a zip on hood and good pocket space, though a small inside pocket with zip might be a useful addition.
Arriving at my local station in the middle of a storm and with the roads closed due to flooding, I zipped on the hood, fastened up the coat and set off to walk home. The coat performed brilliantly, there was no water ingress and sweat was wicked away. The long length meant I was dry from the top on my head to just below the knee.
The only down side for me, is the hand feel of the material, which makes me cringe a little but that is just me. While it has not failed yet, I suspect the zip will be the element that fails and renders the coat at the end of life.


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CAMRA LocAle is an initiative that promotes pubs which regularly stock at least one real ale which is brewed by a local brewery within a 20 mile radius of the pub.
The scheme builds on a growing consumer demand for quality local produce and an increased awareness of green issues. The scheme was created in 2007 by CAMRAs Nottingham branch which wanted to help support the tradition of brewing within Nottinghamshire.
Everyone benefits from local pubs stocking locally-brewed real ale...
- Public houses as stocking real ales can increase pub visits
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- The environment due to fewer beer miles resulting in less road congestion and pollution.
- Tourism due to an increased sense of local identity and pride - lets celebrate what makes our locality different.
If you are a customer or landlord of a pub within our branch area that you think would be interested in joining LocAle, contact Atholl Beattie - Locale Coordinator on 07772 370628 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
Pubs which have joined the LocAle scheme are listed below:
Derby Branch Area
- Alexandra Hotel, Derby
- Babington Arms, Derby
- Bell, Smalley
- Bell & Castle, Derby
- Blue Bell Inn, Melbourne
- Boot Inn, Repton
- Brackens, Boulton, Derby
- Brunswick Inn, Derby
- Chip & Pin, Melbourne
- Coopers Arms, Weston-on-Trent
- Dragon, Willington
- Exeter Arms, Derby
- Falstaff, Derby
- Five Lamps, Derby
- Flowerpot, Derby
- Furnace Inn, Derby
- Golden Eagle, Derby
- Greyhound, Derby
- Harpur's, Melbourne
- Harrington Arms, Thulston
- Lamb Inn, Melbourne
- Lawns Hotel, Chellaston, Derby
- Little Chester Ale House, Derby
- Malt, Aston-on-Trent
- Mr Grundy's Tavern, West End, Derby
- Nag's Head, Mickleover, Derby
- New Zealand Arms, New Zealand, Derby
- Nunsfield House Social Club, Boulton, Derby
- Old Bell Hotel, Derby
- Old Talbot, Hilton
- Olde Dolphin Inne, City Centre, Derby
- Pattenmakers Arms, Duffield
- Peacock Inn, Derby
- Queen's Head, Little Eaton
- Queen's Head, Ockbrook
- Royal Oak, Ockbrook
- Seven Stars Inn, Derby
- Silk Mill Cider & Ale House, Derby
- Slug & Lettuce, City Centre, Derby
- Smithfield, City Centre, Derby
- Tap, City Centre, Derby
- Thomas Leaper, City Centre, Derby
- Tiffany Lounge, Derby
- Vine Inn, Mickleover, Derby
- Wardwick Tavern, City Centre, Derby
- White Swan, Littleover, Derby
Ashbourne Branch Area
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Program Manager, Office of Ratepayer Advocates, California Public Utilities Commission
Since October 2012, Michael 'Mike' Campbell has been the Program Manager of the Electricity Pricing and Customer Programs branch at the Office of Ratepayer Advocates (ORA) in the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Mike's branch is responsible for advocating on the behalf of California's small consumers at the CPUC's public proceedings on matters related to electric rate design and customer programs such as demand response, distributed generation, low income, and energy efficiency. Previously, Mike was the Director of San Francisco's Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Program, which is designed to offer San Franciscans the choice of a 100% renewable energy product. Mike has also worked in a variety of roles at the CPUC, including energy efficiency, resource adequacy, transmission siting, and generation to general rate cases. He also spent two years as Energy Advisor to Commissioner Loretta Lynch, providing policy analysis for a number of regulatory and customer advocacy issues.
A graduate of U.C. Davis in Economics, Mike earned his Master's of Public Administration at Syracuse University with a focus on energy policy.


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Our farmstall offers a choice of breakfasts, roosterkoek and light lunches. The farmstall sells fresh fruit in season, a range of locally made jams, preserves and olive oil. We stock Kasselshoop cheese and the wines from Bonnievale Cellar.If you travel along the R60 between Ashton and Swellendam make this your stop. Sit on the stoep and enjoy a good cup of coffee and something sweet while the kids have some fun in the fenced playground. The farmstall is open Monday to Sunday from 08:30 to 17:00.
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Bonnievale accommodation:
A Place in Thyme B&B
Amanzi Self-Catering Cottage and B&B
Arendsig Farmhouse
Boesmansdrift Farmhouse
Leopard Trail Guest Farm
Peet se Plek
River Goose Camp Site
Attractions near Bonfrutti Farmstall:
Myrtle Rigg Memorial Church
Parmalat Cheese Factory
Activities near Bonfrutti Farmstall:
Breede River Goose Boat Trips
Leopard Trail 4x4 and wine tasting


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This is all so amazing. I feel like the luckiest girl in the world, but I am still going through this journey alongside all of you and there is so much more to come. I am always receiving more and being prepared for more. I love you all.
Manifesting Expert, Transformational Specialist, Romantic Scientist, Energetic Translator, Emotional Genius, Soul Reader, Empath, Intuitive, Medium, and Channel. Sharing with you, all of my secrets, so that you may know the heaven that I know is real. I Read The Cosmos, Twin Flames, Soulmates and People.
Prepare Your Hearts To Ascend
We are beginning with an idea that may not seem relevant to the idea of this that you call "depression", but everything is connected, interconnected and reflecting back onto itself. So, therefore, what we are saying is that everything is a reflection of itself. You are a reflection of the universe and we are reflecting this idea back to you, in ways that you will understand more quickly than ever before. Everything is a reflection of itself and we are simply mirroring that to you and showing you this in greater detail that will become more and more obvious to you. Everything is connected, which makes it relevant, and important. Remember this and you will move through lessons more quickly. Everything comes together, in the end, as you move through lessons and pick up all of the pieces you need to pick up in order to grasp the entire, larger concept that is occurring. Our messages to you are simply a reflection of that:)
When you feel inspiration, you must channel it the very moment that it comes to you. It comes to you for a reason, so act on it as quickly as you can. Inspiration happens when you are connected to Source. Connected to the Source of all that is, which is love. That is what inspiration is. Inspiration is the web of love that touches and unifies all. Every time that you are inspired, you are connected to the Source of love. That is why everyone is attracted to inspired work, because when inspiration touches a thing, the result when it touches them is more inspiration, and now, they too are locked into the Source of Love. Now, you too are inspired. This is the way that it works. This is what channeling is about. Spreading love and creating more love to be spread. Inspiration is nothing other than connection. The more inspiration is seen and shared, the more it can spread and as inspiration spreads, more and more people are locked into, they are now hooked into the Source of love, of all that is. This is how we will raise the consciousness of the planet and everyone will understand this and everyone will practice it. We will raise up the collective consciousness of this planet and soon, everyone will be inspired by the inspirations of others. All will be inspired and locked into all that is and Unity of Love, Light and Truth will prevail.
There is another lesson we are wanting you to know and it has to do with moving between the dimensions. You are all experiencing it and it comes across, sometimes, as a state of confusion. This is perfectly alright, and we will explain it in great detail to you. This process that is taking place as you are moving, in consciousness, ascending and bringing what you have learned to be integrated into the 3D perspective. You see, here is how it works. The universe is always expanding in consciousness, and so are you. You are a reflection of all that is and all that is, is contained within you, however, from this mental body that you are experiencing from your perspective in this 3rd dimensional reality, you cannot conceive of many of the things which exist beyond this dimension. It must happen over time. Here is the process. Inspiration comes to you. Greater understandings come to you and you expand in consciousness. You come to understand things that are beyond food and dirt and Earth. Things that are beyond the 3rd dimensional consciousness. Things beyond the mental body and are of the emotional body and so forth. Many of you are so very intelligent. You are brilliant, indeed! And your only problem, your only hook is that you are having trouble with allowing your consciousness to fully expand at the rate that it is wanting to go. We understand that you must be grounded. The process of grounding occurs in this fashion. When your consciousness expands and you receive information and insights which you have not reached before, you are in a state that is commensurate with higher dimensions. Higher perspective, higher understanding. After you receive the information and expand your perspective you must bring yourself back into the state which is commensurate with this Physical reality in order to fully integrate and apply what you have learned. It is the coming back down into the grounded position that is experienced by many of you as a state of depression and/or confusion. Here is why. Because in the physical reality, the place you have been standing, those thoughts do not exist. You are bringing them in. You must adapt them into your life in order to see them manifest and it feels so wrong to you, when your consciousness comes back to this plane and your realize that where you were does not exist where you are now. Here is the way to bridge the two. When you come back down, you are still standing in the old, but with new concept of where you would like to be. So, there is that Temporary disconnected state, where you are sort of complaining about the difference, if you will. Furthermore, the Universe might show you something that is a reflection of that state, the old state of being that you experienced before your inspiration and the state of dissatisfaction that you find yourself in when you have a desire that appears to be unfulfilled or unattainable. You then have a choice. You must choose the thing that is representative of the state of being of your choosing. The state that you would like to be in. The old state that you were in will provide you with a feeling of depression. This state is a state that does not know the new. This state is a state where you deny yourself of living what you now know to be true, because the outside manifestation has not changed yet. But it can never change so long as you do not allow your state of being to change first. That is how manifestation occurs in the physical. It is expanded consciousness first, you bring it into your mental consciousness and when you decide to be it, it will be. Because the Universe is a reflection of you.
We will explain further, the idea of depression and in more precision. When you experience a higher state of consciousness, you become aware of a state of your choosing. By nature, you are designed to follow your joy because joy is representative of expansion and that is the nature of the Universe. There is no such thing as un-learning and there is no such thing as un-desiring a thing which you have come to preference. You cannot cease to know that which you have become aware of, you cannot un-learn something you have become aware of. So, a preference is born within you and it is your nature to follow your joy. In order to avoid staying in the state of depression, which happens when you are grounding your perspective in the 3rd dimension, you must then Act based on your new level of understanding. Your new level of consciousness. If you do not do this, for whatever the reason, it doesn't really matter, you go deeper into a state of depression. De-Press-Ion. Note the prefix "De", which represents the undoing of something. The removal or separation of something. Note the root of the word, which is "Press", which most basically means to force. To cause force upon something. Which is the opposite of allowing your joy to occur. Lastly, note the Suffix "ion", which represents a condition or a state of being. It denotes that you have choice in the matter. There is no such thing as a condition that is not of your choosing. If you think that such a thing can occur, then that will be your experience. Many of you who have experienced abuse and victimization in your lives were taught, on the mental level, that you had no choice in the matter. An idea which you have not mastered yet, will reinforce itself, keep impressing itself upon you and perpetuate itself in your reality until you find a way to move beyond it in your state of consciousness and let it go completely. This is the same idea that is now playing out for you through your states of depression. You do not realize that you do have a choice in the matter. That is why we are explaining this so carefully to you, so that you may understand all of this that we are saying and make a new choice in your now. Every moment is new.
We also want to point out one more thing that is directly related to this word and that is the presence of this word "ion" which is also representative of an electrically charged atom particle. It is a small universe in itself. It is impossible for the universe to be anything that is not expanding in some way. There is always the becoming of more, there is simply no other way. Growth occurs, readiness is formed, more and more is formed and expanded upon in every instant across every corner of all that is. It is designed and design can never cease to be. Creation can never cease to be, your scientists have already pointed this out about matter. Time is simply an example of the impossibility of reversing that which has become. You can never go back, only forward motion is possible. So, it then makes logical sense to say, that when you attempt to "Go back" and try to force yourself to be (ion, meaning to be) in a lower state of consciousness. One that you have already moved beyond, the result is always pain. It is impossible to force yourself to go back and to un-become something you have learned. To un-learn is something that cannot be done, no matter how much you try to force it. And that is what it means to be Depressed. You are not moving with the current that is trying to sweep you up. You are not allowing, you are not going, you are trying to resist the expansion that is you and must inevitably occur. You have heard of the phrase "Growing pains", this is a reflection of the idea that happens when you are resisting the growth. You cannot cease to grow and change and become, but you must have courage to become that which you already are. ALL of you are working to develop your courage. There is a reason that courage is a reverenced state of being. It means to be who you are, to stand in your truth and to love yourself. Have the courage to love yourself. Do not wait until tomorrow. Do not wait another moment, do it now, you have a choice. Honor your pain as a signal that change is possible for you. Allow yourself to be inspired. Allow yourself to follow that current which makes you feel tapped into Source. This is the only chance that you have of ever being happy. There is no other way to accomplish happiness than by having the courage to love yourself and follow your joy. All of you are asking for this message and we are answering you. We want you to be strong, for, you are light and there is no strength greater in the entire Universe that can overcome you when you are tapped into the source of light that is there, waiting for you to tap into it. How do you know when you are tapped in? You feel good! How do you know when you are not? You feel confused, depressed, unsure, indecisive. Don't make any mistake about it, you will always have your moments, that is true, you must move back and forth through the dimensions of consciousness and keep yourselves grounded and in the new states of being simultaneously. The only difference is that you have a choice in the matter of where you will stand once you integrate what you have learned. Will you ride this wave of consciousness and allow your life to grow, to expand and become? Or will you just continue trying to fit a square peg into a round hole forevermore? You know when your life is not working. You know when you are reaching for more and when you have preferences that are not fulfilled. Action is required of you if you are going to live a new life. A life that represents that which you truly are. Since the Universe is a reflection of you, you have to act differently in order to get new results. The problem is that all of you seem to be afraid to do just that. You are afraid of the new. Afraid of what might be. Of what could be. There is no logical reason for this because every moment is new and the past does not determine the future whatsoever, when you are making a new choice in your now, to trust and to be different. You ALL talk about this thing called faith. Why do you think this idea has been so stressed upon you? Why do you think this idea has been so engrained and impressed upon your consciousness for so many hundreds of years! It is the bridge between the dimensions. Between the love in your heart and making it a reality. Between your passion and creating beautiful works of art. Have faith that what you want can be had. This is the only way that you can allow it to come to you. Have faith. Take action and let it be. Let it unfold, like the flower, in time. Time that makes everything so much sweeter. Time that allows blossoming. Time that allows manifestations to unfold in the most beautiful way that this Universe has ever seen. Everything is made sweeter with time. Things you long anticipate, that come to you after you have prepared and envisioned are so much better when they come. You appreciate them so much more because you have allowed the thought to develop and you have worked out the details ahead of time. Pave the path for what you want, so that when it comes to you, it is better than if you did not sit and ruminate and add specifics to your vision. The greater your desire, the greater it will be. Time does not ruin your chances at life, it makes them even better. Nothing is ever ruined, only seasoned. You have the power to create much, much more in time, than you ever could with instant manifestation. Instant manifestation is sloppy. It is not perfected. Time is for the purpose of perfection. But perfection is that which can never be. There is never doneness, there is never ending, there is never an ultimate of anything. There is always more, there is always better, there is always expansion of mind, body and soul. A becoming of Love, Light and Truth. Step into your truth, live in your now, and love. We will never be complete. We love you.


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Preparing for Confession: A Basic Introduction
By L. Joseph Letendre Source: http://thechristianactivist.com (Light and Life Publishing Company: Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1987.) FOREWORD Confession is an important, yet neglected sacrament of our Church. This offering provides a practical and stimulating guide for Christian growth in our age. – Reverend Stanley S. Harakas – In every sacrament there is an act of offering. In the Eucharist, we offer bread ... Read More »


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Materials and manufacturing processes remains an essential component of industrial design education. But for many students and young designers, they are still unsure of their comfort with these complex issues and how they affect their designs. By sharing my experience, I hope to give them a better idea how their knowledge, experience and confidence will develop over time.
When I look back at my first five or so years out of design school, I can describe my relationship with materials and manufacturing processes in three rather distinct phases.
The first phase
The first phase was a period of blind naiveté. As a young designer anything was possible and the details of how my concept would make its way into reality was a secondary concern (if at all). Perhaps this is one of the primary reasons employing young designers can be so refreshing and energizing to a studio as they can be the source of fresh new forms, trends and ideas unfettered by any bias or understanding for the realities of materials, manufacturing or the laws of physics. But for me, I sensed that this disconnection between concept and reality also represented a significant amount of risk—for my design, the client and the end user. I felt like I was working without a net, with no underlying understanding of how to convert the art of my concepts into designs that solved more problems than they created.
For some designers, I think that's where they wished to remain, fearing that to know too much about the realities of materials and manufacturing would somehow "break the spell" and suddenly all their crazy, beautiful expressive forms would somehow become plain boxes with tons of draft and huge fillets.
There still may be practicing industrial designers out there who have gone out of their way to avoid learning too much about all that manufacturing jargon and rule, steering clear of anything that might spoil their concepts. These designers might be looked to as futurists or conceptual designers to help us imagine what is yet to be using materials and manufacturing techniques still to be developed. For others, they might have a support team of engineers available to take the spirit of their sketches and sculptural forms and convert them into reality. Great work, if you can get it.
But for me, I sought out this information. I needed to know the truth about what materials could and couldn't do and how they could be manipulated and formed. This was in the 1990s before the wealth of information on materials and manufacturing was readily available online. So I attended workshops, read books and magazines, and examined the products around me to understand how they were made.
The Second Phase
The second phase of this evolving relationship developed with my mounting awareness of all the rules of manufacturing—what you had to do versus could not do, what drove costs up and how to reduce those costs, materials selection guidelines, assembly techniques, and all the spectacular failures that can and do occur in manufacturing. I became terrified that everything I designed had some fatal flaw or would cost too much to produce or, worse yet, couldn't be produced at all. I think this might be the worst fear for any young designer: to find themselves caged in by all these rules and restrictions, no long capable of developing designs without a manufacturer or engineer pointing out how ill-conceived it was or that it would be too expensive to produce or not structurally sound.
But there was light at the end of that tunnel. After some time learning about these rules and seeing them applied firsthand (correctly and incorrectly) and applying them to my own products, I started to understand how to work within those rules and take advantage of them. Experience taught me how they could be bent (and sometimes broken). And with this new confidence came the realization that these manufacturing issues could be addressed within the conceptualization process as opposed to just afterward.
The third phase
This final phase is an on-going relationship with materials and manufacturing. It extends beyond understanding those rules to embracing them. With the ability and confidence to apply that knowledge, my own criticisms can be suspended to experiment and ideate, knowing I can address those issues when needed. By owning this technical experience, this periodic materials-and-processes review takes place within my own design process.
Obviously, developing this expertise takes time and there are always new materials and manufacturing technologies to learn about. But with this sensitivity, form and concept development, as well as manufacturing and assembly methodology, can take place within the same cyclical concept-critique-refine loop. So when it's time to do a review with an engineer or manufacturer, I've already considered many of the issues that will most likely be discussed and have already accounted for them in the design. And if not, I'll at least understand what they're talking about.
Developing this experience, comfort and confidence has had an additional benefit when working with other team members: empathy. Great design starts with empathy and an understanding of what people need and do, and not just what they say they want. This sensitivity extends beyond the user and into the needs of engineers, manufacturers and suppliers—all having a vested interest in the product's success. If you can understand their language (maybe even translate between different disciplines), anticipate their needs and identify with their concerns, you can remain engaged in the design process longer and better serve the end product.
With this deeper understanding also comes a potential for discovering alternative, more sustainable materials and processes. Many of the new technologies currently being developed are intended to replace existing materials and techniques. But with any change comes a good deal of apprehension by those heavily invested in those traditional approaches. If designers understand those existing materials and processes, they can be more responsible and sensitive to how those new technologies can be implemented in a cost-effective and innovative way through good design and sound design processes.
Despite the advances in interface technologies and on-screen experiences, we still live in a physical world of materials and manufactured objects. Our sensitivity to these materials and how they are transformed into the objects we interact with remains central to our roles as industrial designers. When I teach young designers about materials and manufacturing, I share with them this story of the Three Phases of Understanding and remind them that design and materials remain intimately intertwined. When designers take the time to truly understand their medium and what's possible, truly amazing things can happen.
About Warren Ginn
Warren is Principal of GinnDesign, LLC – a product development firm specializing in product design utilizing materials and processes for medium and low-volume production.
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You may be asking the question " Is Omega 3 Good For Me" and whether it's a good supplement for you to be adding to your diet.
You may also be wondering what type of health benefits you can expect to receive from adding Omega-3 to your diet. This article will answer your questions.
Omega-3 is a common topic these days. We are hearing more and more on the news and in health magazines about the many benefits of taking Omega-3 supplements or in adding extra Omega-3 to the diet.
The heart, like any machine needs oil to run smooth and steady. Not just any oil though. Researchers have identified the right oil as Omega-3. Fatty acids and oily substances found in fish and some plants are the main source.
Supplements Can Replace Missing Nutrients
Omega-3 is an essential oil that is necessary for the proper functioning of the entire body. The change in the Western diet has resulted in a depletion of this essential oil from our bodies.
Omega-3 is an oil that is derived from flax seed as well as fish. Fish oil is preferred because flaxseed oil has a short shelf life and is prone to oxidation and going rancid.
It's almost impossible to obtain the amount of necessary Omega-3 fatty oils through our regular diet; a supplement is one of the best ways to achieve proper levels of essential Omega-3.
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I love pasta, and I am always looking for different ways to prepare it. So, for these hot summery days I thought pasta salad would be appropriate, but I didn't want the same boring old recipe.
Typically, I just chop up broccoli florets, cut grape tomatoes in half, cube up cheese and maybe ham. Toss with some sort of an Italian dressing and Salad Supreme. That is super easy and delish for sure but I wanted something different.
Enter roasted vegetables!
I chopped a half each of a red and yellow bell pepper, and in a bowl they went. Added about 1 cup of whole grape tomatoes and about 2 cups of broccoli florets. I also added a handful of sugar snap peas, but in hind sight I probably won't do that again. I coated the veggies with extra virgin olive oil, salt and peppered them well and spread them out on my baking pan.
I use a baking stone (with sides) to roast my veggies and I absolutely love it! The pan doesn't look very clean but it is! Don't judge!
Popped them in the oven at 350 until they were tender, and roasted well. Maybe about 30 minutes.
While the veggies roasted, I cooked my pasta, I used about a half of a box of penne. To the water I added a large sprig of thyme from my garden to flavor the pasta. It was a lovely hint of flavor and I will definitely be doing this again!!
When the pasta was cooked al dente, I drained it and put in a large bowl. I removed the skins from the peppers and cut them into smaller pieces and added them to the pasta. I put all the veggies into the bowl along with the oil from the pan.
To that I also added about ¼ cup of jarred sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, along with about a tablespoon of the oil from that jar. I love sun dried tomatoes, they give any recipe a little boost of flavor.
I added just a sprinkling of thyme and tore up some basil to top the pasta salad and gave it a good toss. I also topped the plated salad with some grated parmesan cheese.
This recipe is so versatile, you can use any veggies that you want. You can mix up your herbs and try different spices too.
I think this would be wonderful with some herb infused olive oil too.
Give it a try, but if you want the recipe for what I did, here it is:
Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad
½ Red Bell Pepper, seeds removed
½ Yellow Bell Pepper, seeds removed
1 cup Grape tomatoes, whole
2 cups Broccoli Florets
1 cup Sugar Snap Peas
¼ cup Sun Dried Tomatoes, jarred, chopped
Olive oil, salt and pepper
Penne Pasta, half of a box
Large sprig of Thyme to cook the pasta, reserve some thyme flakes to add to the finished dish
About 5 Basil leaves, torn
Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Toss all the vegetables with olive oil, salt and pepper, season well and use enough oil to be able to coat the pasta salad when combining in the serving bowl.
Cook the pasta, add the thyme to the cooking water.
Remove the skin from the roasted peppers, cut in smaller pieces and add to the cooked and drained pasta. Pour in the rest of the veggies along with the oil from the pan.
Add the sun-dried tomatoes, thyme and basil.
Toss and top each serving with grated parmesan cheese.
This will last a few days in the fridge and serves 2.


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I came to Life Together in 2011 with a desire to find a place where I could be accepted and made to feel strong and bold. Well, all the fear and anxiety about not being accepted flew out the window when I walked in the first day and saw Arrington standing there in a collar! I remember turning to someone and asking, "is that a woman?" I wasn't confused about her gender; I was shocked to see my first woman priest. Growing up Southern Baptist, the closest I could ever get was being a preacher's wife, but this opened up a new world. In that moment my world broke open. In that moment I saw possibilities that were at one point just dream.
The tools I learned in Life Together are the exact tools that have enabled me to, day in and day out, live into who God has truly called me to be. I am not shy, I am strong. I am not small. Those tools have helped me to discover my voice and to help enable others to discover their voice and power.
I currently serve as the Director of Education for the Blue Hill Boys & Girls Club. I came into my position excited to teach math, science, and Spanish to urban kids. But that is only about 40% of what I actually do on a regular basis. Day in and day out, I sit with, laugh with, and sometimes cry with young people who feel small and unheard. And I remember all of the blessings Arrington, Jason, and many others gave me of feeling heard and empowered, and I know that it is my turn to do the same for these young people. Joining Life Together was and continues to be one of the greatest decisions I've made, and the work that I do is a reflection of that choice. Every day I get to help transform the suffering world around me into the world God and all of us dream of.


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Grand Performances
Grand Performances
Grand Performances (GP) is South California's largest presenter of free performing arts programs and a landmark nonprofit arts institution established with a primary focus of bringing together diverse audiences within the City of Los Angeles. Concerts are held during the summer from June through September with at least one performance per weekend, usually more.
The California Plaza "Watercourt", home to Grand Performances, is located amid major high-rise buildings and consists of a group of outdoor performance stages and seating areas woven into an urban garden in downtown Los Angeles. Many types of daytime and evening public performances are given here, and seating and stage areas can be converted into water pools and features between events. Seats up to 5,000 people. The goal of Grand Perfrormance is to give a unique experience, from bombastic and grand to intimate and thought-provoking.
Two events will be held at the California Watercourt: Sunday, August 2nd (evening) and Friday, August 7 (noon). The California Plaza "Watercourt" is located just south of MOCA on the same block and 3 minutes walking from The Colburn School.
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Maisie Williams has been featured and performed in a many of movies and TV shows. Maisie Williams most notable perform can be seen in the HBO TV series Game of Thrones in which she can be seen as Arya Stark role. This role character is of a tomboyish young girl from a noble family. This performance has been proved to be Maisie Williams most important and career changing as the performed role was well praised by audience and critics and help to earn lots of fans. Maisie Williams also appear in Loren Caleigh in the BBC series named The Secret of Crickley Hall in year 2012. Maisie Williams has performed in several independent movies like Corvidea, Heatstroke, Gold and Up OnThe Roof. Maisie Williams was signed to be a role as Lorna Thompson in the sci-fi film We Are Monsters in year 2014.
Maisie Williams height is 5' 1", which makes her an average tall. Maisie Williams body measurements of 35-25-35. Maisie Williams breast size is quite small but look pity hot and sexy.Everyone goes crazy over Maisie Williams hot body figure with long and sexy legs. Every one easy guess that she would definitely look more attractive in bikini. Maisie Williams bikini images are most downloaded in internet. Maisie Williams has many followers of different country as well as ethnicity from around the world in Maisie Williams social media such as Maisie Williams Twitter, Maisie Williams facebook and other social media She regularly upload pictures of her in Instagram, Maisie Williams Instragram pictures are also equally popular among her fans and supporters. Maisie Williams biography can be read from wiki websites like Wikipedia.
Maisie Williams recent won awards are Saturn Awards under category Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Television Series and 65th Berlin International Film Festival, caterory Shooting Stars Award in Year 2015.
Despite Maisie Williams popularity she has managed to keep her personal life very low profile in the internet. Talking about Maisie Williams boyfriend, Maisie Williams dating it is very hard to found data in internet. She does not seem to have a boyfriend nor she is dating anyone. Maisie Williams net worth is estimated to be $1 million dollars. Recent most hot news is Maisie Williams First Sex Scene. According to Maisie Williams first Sex Scene Was 'Extremely Awkward!'. "It was extremely awkward!" Williams – who performed role Lydia in the indie film about students who attend an English all-girls school in the 1960s – told Vulture. Thankfully, Maisie Williams says her costar Joe Cole "was very sensitive to the fact that I had never done a scene like this before, and it was great and pleasure to work with someone who was so considerate of that." Today all media are highlighting Williams First Sex Scene role in their news as hot news.


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Peli Roja
Long-time Creamery collaborator, Jacob Plasse, sent me a couple demos last year that had me confused. "It's going to be this afrobeaty-latin-funk thing!" he said emphatically. But the iPhone recordings I got were of a spanish voice singing in a low register over some piano and guitar chords. Okayyyy? I was missing the picture but I was encouraging none-the-less since we had a history of great projects together. But where was the aftro-funk? Arranger Mike Eckroth worked along side Jacob and singer/ lyricist Jainardo Batista stepped forward giving a voice to the songs. Fast forward to the day of the session when Daptone's veteran rhythm section stepped into the room along with some of NYC's most notorious percussionists and horn players. The fire was instantaneous! Jacob had actually only come to me the day before the session asking, "This is just gonna be a rehearsal we use for the demos, but you think you could record them?" I rolled my eyes and got to work, trying to figure out how to fit this 13-piece band onto my 8- track reel to reel recorder. It can be done! In two short sessions we captured the 9 songs on the album. A few overdubs later and a brilliant mix by Jim Bertini and the record was complete. This is really a uniquely NYC sound that blends Brooklyn's worldbeat and funk scene with some of the baddest latin players this city produces. If you can get the vinyl, it sounds extra special. Pick it up here in digital form. Thanks to the great players who made recording this a breeze.


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SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Converse College (2-4-2, 1-3-1 CC) soccer team dropped a 3-0 decision to visiting Chowan University (4-0-2, 3-0-1) on Wednesday afternoon at Fulp Field.
Chowan held a slim margin in total shots (10-9), while corner kicks were even at three each. Nicole Doolittle paced the Vals with three shots on the afternoon, including two on goal, while Hallie Lycans and Anna Claire Albritton added two shots each. Carolina Lucci was the offense for the Hawks, netting all three scores on four total shots.
Lucci put the Hawks ahead in just the 10th minute as she took the ball and beat two Valkyrie defenders in the box before notching her first score of the afternoon in the lower right corner of the goal.
From that point Converse put a ton of pressure on the Chowan defense, collecting several shots on goal, but could not score the equalizer. Of the five first half shots for CC, three were on goal. However, the two teams headed to the locker room with the score at 1-0 in favor of the visitors.
The start of the second half was much like the end of the first with a lot of defense being played and no offense to be shown for it. Doolittle and Albritton were both poised to tie the contest in the 55th and 67th minutes, respectively, but their strikes were pushed away by the Hawks keeper.
Lucci added an unassisted goal in the 84th minute followed by a goal to round out the hat trick in the 89th minute, leaving the final score 3-0.
Rachel Stalford was tagged with the loss after playing all 90 minutes in goal, making four saves and allowing three goals. Olivia Borer went the distance in the cage for Chowan, not allowing a goal and tallying five saves.
Converse will be back in action on Saturday, September 30 as it plays host to Mount Olive. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.


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Sparking Literacy inspires middle and high school students to love reading by bringing accomplished authors and their books into classrooms and creating rich, innovative literacy programs. Our programs primarily take place in underserved public schools and after school programs where over 75% of the students are below the poverty line.
Aubrey Davey
Teacher and Parent
Heard you speak Saturday in Panama City. You autographed a book to my son Cade. He HATES reading at ten years old. He is through chapter one of The Sparks and I had to wrestle the book out of his hand!
Thank you for writing a BOY story that he can visualize! He's so excited to read about ninjas and assassin's! Thank you for giving him this adventure.
Beth Anderson
Pinellas County Student Literacy Conference Organizer
Thank you for the wonderful sessions that Kyle delivered. The kids and teachers are still talking about it! One student told me he read half of The Sparks that night and couldn't put it down – until his mom made him.


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"Often the hands will solve a mystery that the intellect has struggled with in vain. -Carl Jung
Playful Therapy incorporates creative expression into the therapeutic process.
We may talk with friends or family about our struggles, and understand logically what is going on in our personal situation, but are still frustrated, anxious, or unhappy.
As Neurobiology shows, all parts of our brains inform our thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, so allowing all parts of the brain to assist in finding solutions makes sense.
Though sand, art, symbols as well as talking, clients are able to integrate the emotional part of their brain with the logical side to help clarify issues, and find resolution to internal conflict.
Emotional struggles including trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and even short term solution based issues which previously were not conscious or could not be talked about properly are brought into awareness to be understood and resolved.


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The Use of Underlayment
with Asphalt Shingles
Technical Bulletin #3
Current as of JUNE 2019
There are many reasons why the use of an underlayment prior to applying asphalt shingles makes good roofing sense.
Underlayments protect the wooden deck from moisture penetration temporarily until the shingles are applied, thus greatly reducing problems that could arise when shingles are installed directly on a wet surface.
Many asphalt shingle manufacturers specify the use of an underlayment over a wood roof deck to validate their warranties.
An underlayment should be used beneath asphalt shingles, especially on roofs with a slope less than 8:12.
The use of underlayment is typically a requirement for Class A fire resistance.
Installing an underlayment helps to minimize «picture framing», i.e. the visible outline of deck panels caused by irregularities in roof decking thickness.
The water resistance of an underlayment provides secondary protection by helping shield the deck from wind-driven rain.
Underlayments also offer protection to the shingles from the resins that can be released by the wood board decking.
Underlayment material should meet at least one of the following industry standards:
a) CSA 123.3 - Asphalt Saturated Organic Roofing Felt;
b) ASTM D226 - Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing;
c) CAN 2-51.32 – Sheathing, Membrane, Breather Type Paper;
d) ASTM D 4869 - Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Underlayment Used in Steep Slope Roofing;
e) ASTM D6757 – Standard Specification for Underlayment Felt Containing Inorganic Fibers Used In Steep-Slope Roofing;
f) CSA A123.22 – Self-Adhering Polymer Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Used as Steep Roofing Underlayment for Ice Dam Protection. (Refer to CASMA Technical Bulletin no. 10);
g) ASTM D 1970 - Self-Adhering Polymer Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Used as Steep Roofing Underlayment for Ice Dam Protection. (Refer to CASMA Technical Bulletin no. 10);
The proper application techniques recommended by the manufacturers should be followed to ensure optimum performance of the underlayment and overlying shingles.
With recent advancements in construction materials and manufacturing processes, certain manufacturers are producing synthetic underlayment products. Synthetic underlayments are generally a suitable alternative to the proven asphalt saturated felt. There is no CSA standard for synthetic underlayments, but they should be at least as strong as the asphalt saturated felt.
Synthetic underlayments* are installed in a similar fashion as asphalt saturated felts; they are temporarily set into place with fasteners prior to subsequent shingle application. Some synthetic membranes may need to be installed with larger, approximately 1 inch (25 mm) diameter, metal/plastic cap nails. As with felt underlayment products, sufficient side and end laps must be provided. Although many synthetic membranes are "breathable", some products may have very low vapor permeability, much like ice and water membranes. Thus, if a synthetic underlayment is used, it is recommended to check with the manufacturer and provide proper ventilation (check local building codes for compliance).
*Check with shingle manufacturer regarding compatibility of a specific synthetic underlayment with their specific asphalt shingles.
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The information contained in this bulletin is for general education and is not intended to replace advice from a qualified contractor or direction on usage/installation from the manufacturer. Consumers should be aware of the safety hazards associated with work on roofs and, before doing so themselves, should consider following CASMA s advice of using qualified contractors. This bulletin may be reproduced with permission on condition that it be reproduced in whole, unedited, with attribution of copyright to CASMA.
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Gifts of Giving
December means Christmas and there is nothing more exciting about this holiday then the spirit of giving and family. Throughout this month, people will be preparing to surprise their loved ones and children with gifts but more importantly its the closeness and warmth of family and friends that makes the holiday what it is. Don't judge me mates, Christmas has that affect on me -- what can I say? That said, be sure to check out the Candy Cane Hunt 4 that ends December 24th! Best thing about this hunt, its designed to offer male and female and/or unisex gifts. Can't ask for more than that. Cheers!
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Skin by: Filthy - Steph*Vincent Dyed (closing sale)
Outfit by: Asteria Creations - Candy Cane Hunt 4Gift #84
Coat by: Rispetto Designs - Moda MESH Stripe Jacket in Brown
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Date/Time: Wednesday, August 28, 2019
9:30 am - 11:00 am
ITC Training Room
During this drop-in lab, you will be able to get assistance with Canvas, or software that has been featured in workshops. You can also use this lab time to prepare a course for the semester. You are welcome any time during the session. No registration is needed.
Facilitated by ITC staff.
Flex Credit .5 – 2.5 Hours
This activity meets ARC Strategic Goal 3 Exemplary Teaching, Learning, and Working Environment and Goal 4 Vibrancy and Resiliency; ARC ISLOs 1, 2, & 5; and State PD Guidelines A, B, & C


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POP, Too is the Greater Women's Business Council's Carolina-based companion to the annual flagship POP Marketplace held in either North Carolina or Georgia.
During this one-day conference WBEs, supplier diversity and procurement professionals interact with each other to promote growth opportunities and enhance business relationships. This event includes matchmaking opportunities!


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Taupo Easter Festival is New Zealand's fun filled weekend of dancing, We even have our own mini golf competition .
Held at Tauhara College in Invergarry Road where we have plenty of off street parking close to the hall. 2019 we are bringing Brian Hotchkies and Alex Kennedy. So come and join us at New Zealand's Premier Square and Round dance weekend 19th April to 22nd April 2019


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Examples of Simple Arm Toning Exercises With Bands
Bands can be used to complete a lot of different simple arm toning exercises right at home. Get examples of simple arm toning exercises with bands with help from a certified personal trainer in this free video clip.
Hi, my name is Laura Swain, I'm an NASM certified personal trainer located in San Jose, California. Today, I'm going to talk to you about some simple arm toning exercises you can do with a resistance band. Resistance bands are great tools for workouts because they are portable and they work your muscles in both the concentric and eccentric phases of the exercise. Three of my favorite arm toning exercises with the resistance band are the chest flies, the bicep curls, and tricep extensions. When doing chest flies with the band make sure that the band is even and you feel balanced ans stable before beginning the exercise. Allow the band to pull your arms back while squeezing your shoulder blades together. And bring your elbows back as far as they can go. Your ab muscles should be engaged the entire time as you push the bands forward. Straighten out your arms and bring your hands together in front of your body. If there isn't enough resistance take a step forward to increase the difficulty. When doing bicep curls with the band you can bring your hands closer together or further apart in order to work different parts of the bicep. You can also hold the band under just one foot or put both feet on top of the band to increase the difficulty level. Remember to keep a slight forward bend, keep your abs engaged at all times. Never lean back while doing bicep curls because that can put a strain on your back and decrease the amount of work your biceps are doing. I find that tricep extensions with the band are an incredibly effective exercise because they work your triceps, lats, and abs and also help increase balance all at the same time. While standing with your back facing the band place your arms over your head. Put one foot in front of the other and lean forward just slightly allowing your arms to stretch back. While keeping your elbows in extend our arms out in front of you then bend your elbows and bring your arms back. You should feel your triceps working while at the same time feeling a stretch all the way down through your lats. Alright that's it for now. I'm Laura Swain, NASM certified personal trainer, San Jose, California.


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Good morning! Here's the tech news you need to know today.
1. Apple Music is now live. Here's what we thought of Apple's new music streaming service, and some tips and tricks for mastering it.
2. The first photos of the iPhone 6s just leaked.It looks a lot like the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus on the outside, but will see some internal changes.
3. In an interview published on his last day at Twitter, departing CEO Dick Costolo warned that government regulation is a "threat" to free speech. He said that social media services like Twitter should not be regulated the same way as other communication services such as television broadcasters.
4. 3D printing marketplace Shapeways has raised $30 million in funding.Investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Lux Capital, INKEF Capital, and Hewlett-Packard.
5. The European Union is planning to end roaming charges by 2017.When the change goes into effect any voice call, SMS, and data session you make while travelling in the EU will be deducted from the volume of calls and minutes on your contract as if you were at home, with no extra charges.
6. Bill Gates will invest $2 billion in renewable technology over the next five years.He is already investing in early-stage companies that are working on battery storage, next-generation nuclear, solar-chemical power, high-wind power, and free air carbon capture.
7. Emoji-only social network Emojli is shutting down. The company says it wasn't mean to be an actual startup but rather a joke, and continuing to run the app would mean "spending a decent amount of money," which is "just not worth it for the joke," the creators said.
8. Venture capitalist Steve Jurvetson thinks Google could be planning to use self-driving cars to give out free rides in an effort to undercut Uber with a new service called "Free Ride."Jurvetson isn't an investor in either company.
9. RBC Capital Markets says more people want a Fitbit than an Apple Watch.The firm's main argument is that smartwatches, like Apple Watch, are an aspirational product that only a few people can afford or want to try out.
10. Medium is doing away with passwords.You can now get onto the content publishing platform using just an email address.


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On Secrets & Surprises
I'm extremely impatient and can rarely keep secrets. My closest friends know this about me, which is why it's a good thing they didn't fill me in prior on some events that transpired last weekend.
I'm the kind of person that will describe to you, in great detail, the present I bought you for your birthday before I gift it to you, just in case you don't like it. My motto is over-sharing is caring, which makes it hard for me to keep tight-lipped about anything.
But last weekend, as my fiancee and I walked into a room of our closest friends, not knowing we were being thrown a surprise Southern-Themed engagement party on Valentine's Day, it finally clicked. People keep secrets and plan surprises because it's that much more magical when it happens!!! That evening, I almost collapsed on the floor of excitement as I realized our v-day dinner was actually a gathering of friends both near and out-of-town, who had spent the whole day cooking and planning and decorating just for us.
It's hard to describe the surreal feeling of that much love and thought channeled into one room, so I'll leave it to pictures, mostly of delicious southern-inspired food (think mac n' cheese, fried chicken and okra) and mason jars filled with delicate flowers, plus a sweet Earl Gray cake that I won't soon forget.
It's interesting how the events leading up to a wedding are sometimes a celebration, not just of a union, but of unions. I feel closer than ever to my friends, connected by each others ups and downs, appreciative of this generous slice of joy they've gifted us.
What is one of the sweetest surprises that you can recall in your life? How did you feel after it happened? Please share.


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Lavu features a Scheduling tool to easily create schedules for users/employees. This is accessible through the Lavu Control Panel.
Once Schedules are created, users will be able to see their schedule on any computer through the Lavu Employee Portal.
Note: When creating an employee schedule, overtime rules are often an important consideration. Please see this article regarding the configuration of Overtime Settings.
1. Navigate to admin.lavu.com. Login with the Username and Password generated through the Edit Users section in the Lavu Control Panel.
2. Select Settings > Users/Customers > Scheduling.
3. Use the green left and right arrows to move back a week or forward to the next week. To create a new shift click ADD SHIFT under the appropriate date.
4. Select a user. To schedule multiple users at once, click on more than one user from the window.
5. Select a Start Time and End Time for the shift.
6. Select "Specify time exactly" to input a time that is not in 30 minute increments.
Note: Use proper formatting when specifying time. For example: 3:45 pm should be typed in as "03:45pm".
Click the checkmark to confirm.
7. If the user has multiple Employee Classes, designate a class for the shift. This will let the user know what job role they are scheduled for, but they will still need to select an Employee Class when Clocking In. Employee Classes are NOT required for scheduling.
8. Click SAVE SHIFTS to confirm the newly created shifts.
Note: Unsaved shifts will be designated with a *.
The Scheduling feature allows users to import shifts from a previous week into the selected week.
1. Scroll down to "Import shifts for all users".
2. Select the "Source week" for shift import.
3. Shifts will be imported to "this week", which is the week currently displayed on the page.
4. Check "Delete all shifts in destination week" to remove any shifts in the Destination week and replace with the imported shifts.
Note: Leave unchecked to import shifts AND keep the shifts in the Destination week.
5. Click IMPORT WEEK.
6. If multiple users are scheduled for the same shift for the same day, a colored icon will appear next to those shifts. This is designed for a quick view of more than one user on the same shift.
The "Special Notes" section allows users to type in notes that can be seen by other users who navigate to this page.
1. Click in the open field, and begin typing notes.
2. Select "Save Shifts" to save the Special Notes that were entered.
"Printable Schedule" allows users to view the schedule in several formats for easy viewing and exporting.
1. Click GRAPH STYLE.
2. Select CHART STYLE.


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Cut and Rough Set as pictured in Gems and Gemology - Maquar, Afghanistan, This is the set that was pictured in Gems and Gemology Spring 2002 when the amethyst was first mentioned in the literature. Own a famous specimen! Stone weighs 10 carats. Cluster consits of all doubly terminated amethyst crystals.
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