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We've finally made it, NHL fans…Stanley Cup Finals time. The Boston Bruins defeated the North Carolina Hurricanes 4-0 to ease through the Eastern Conference Final and St. Louis Blues beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2 to win in the west and claim their spot. Now the two teams will face off in a best-of-seven final to see which team will take 2019's top honours. And you can get a Bruins vs Blues live stream in the Stanley Cup Finals, regardless of where you are in the world.
This year's match-up is a tale of two very different hockey teams. At the beginning of this year, the Blues were at the bottom of the league and many thought they wouldn't have a chance at the Stanley Cup this season. However, by adding interim coach Graig Berube, the team entered into a months-long run that put them into the playoffs and now the Stanley Cup Final.
The Bruins on the other hand, have been considered a favorite for years and had a helping hand from the Columbus Blue Jackets who knocked the Tampa Bay Lighting out of the playoffs with a four-game sweep.
The Blues haven't made it to the Stanley Cup Final for 50 seasons while the Bruins expect to be there every year. Will the underdog be able to keep up the momentum and bring home the toughest trophy to win in all of sports or will the favorite triumph once again?
Whether you're a fan of the Blues, the Bruins or just love watching NHL hockey, we'll show you how to live stream the Stanley Cup Final online from anywhere in the world so you don't miss any of the action at this year's games.
- Baseball fan? You should also check out our MLB live stream guide
How to watch the the 2019 Stanley Cup Final online from outside your country
If you live in the US, Canada or UK and want to know how to catch a 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final live stream, then keep scrolling and we'll tell you your best viewing options.
But if you can't watch because you're not in your home country and so your coverage is geo-blocked then we can suggest a clever alternative (and no, it doesn't involve finding some dodgy feed on Reddit). Using a VPN – or Virtual Private Network – you can change the IP address to one in a different state or country which does have the stream so that you can watch the NHL Stanley Cup Final from anywhere in the world. The process is very straightforward…
Watch the Stanley Cup Final in the US
All of the games in the Stanley Cup Final will be shown on either NBC or NBCSN.
For cable subscribers this shouldn't be too difficult but if you'd prefer to watch the games online or on your mobile devices, NBCSports will have live streams of the games on its website or on the NBC Sports app. You will need to provide your cable credentials to gain access to these streams but you could always setup a digital antenna to watch NBC over-the-air for free.
If you'd rather not sign up for a premium cable subscription just to watch the Stanley Cup and playoffs, we recommend going with one of the many TV streaming services available as they give you access to the channels you need to watch hockey without the high cost.
For your convenience, we've listed all of the streaming services with the channels you need to watch the Stanley Cup Final below.
- Hulu with Live TV $ 44.99 per month – Hulu with Live TV gives you access to NBC, NBCSN, CNBC and USA but not the NHL Network. The service supports a wide variety of streaming devices and even includes its own Hulu Originals in case you want a break from watching hockey.
- Playstation Vue starting at $ 44.99 per month – Playstation Vue's Access plan gives you access to NBC, NBCSN, CNBC and USA but once again not NHL Network. However, there is a 5-day free trial available.
- DirecTV Now $ 50 per month – DirecTV Now's Plus package comes with NBC, NBCSN, CNBC and USA but doesn't include the NHL Network. You can stream on up to three screens simultaneously and with the DirecTV Now app you can watch live TV on the go. New customers can take advantage of a 7-day trial but you'll have to purchase one of DirecTV Now's packages first.
- Sling TV starting at $ 15 per month – Sling TV's Blue package gives you access to NBC, NBCSN and USA though you'll have to add the $ 5 News Extra and $ 5 Sports Extra packages to your subscription to watch games on CNBC and the NHL Network.
- fuboTV $ 44.99 for the first month – fuboTV gives you access to NBC, NBCSN, CNBC and USA but not the NHL Network. The service also includes Cloud DVR so you can record games to watch them later and if you forget to record a game, the company's 3-day replay allows you to replay nearly any game, show or movie that aired in the last three days. FuboTV even offers a free 7-day trial so you can test out the service.
- YouTube TV $ 49.99 per month – YouTube TV gives you access to NBC, NBCSN, CNBC and USA but not the NHL Network. With YouTube TV you get free unlimited DVR storage space to record games for later and you can stream the service on three devices simultaneously. A free 14-day trial is also available so you can test it out for yourself.
– Discover our pick of all the US's best sports streaming sites
Watch and live stream the Stanley Cup Final in Canada
If you live in Canada and want to watch the Stanley Cup Final on TV, then Sportsnet has you covered. The network's TV coverage will be available on Sportsnet, Sportsnet 360, Sportsnet ONE and CBC. However, if you'd prefer to live stream the games on your computer or mobile devices you can do so by logging in using your cable credentials on the CBCSports website or on the CBC Sports app on Android and iOS.
If you're not a cable subscriber, we recommend choosing one of the streaming services above if you just want to watch the Stanley Cup Playoffs (although some may require US registration details).
However, if you're also a big Canadian Hockey League fan, Sportsnet has its own streaming service available called SNNow for just $ 20 a month that shows over 300 NHL games as well as NHL, NBA, MLB, CHL, WWE and more that might be worth checking out.
Live stream the Stanley Cup Final in the UK
Unfortunately for hockey fans in the UK, the little known Premier Sports is the only way to watch the Stanley Cup Final on TV.
To get access to the Premier Sports 1 & 2 you'll either have to sign up through Sky for £9.99 a month or £99 a year, Virgin Media at £9.99 a month or with the network's own Premier Player at £9.99 a month. Premier Sports does have an offer where you can get the first month free using the promo code FIRSTMONTHFREE – ideal for the whole remainder of the 2019 NHL season.
On the other hand you could try one of the streaming services listed above. And don't forget that you can connect with a VPN if you want to watch this coverage but find yourself outside the UK when the games are on.
How to get a Stanley Cup Final live stream in Australia
If you're an ice hockey fan in Australia and want to catch these games (starting at 9am AET), there are plenty of options on TV and online.
If you have Fox Sports, then you'll want to turn to channel 509 for the ESPN2 channel.
Watching on a mobile device is really easy, too thanks to ESPN Player. Or you can live stream NHL action via the Kayo Sports streaming service, which features no lock-in contracts and also includes access to over 50 sports, both live and on demand.
Kayo Sports Basic Package costs $ 25 per month and allows users to stream across two devices simultaneously. Alternatively, the service also offers a Kayo Sports Premium Package, which provides three concurrent streams for $ 35 per month.
The Foxtel Now and Kayo Sports apps means you can access this from your chosen device wherever you are (although you'll need a VPN if you're taking that abroad).


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The BNO080 is a 9-axis System in Package (SiP) which enables rapid development of sensor-enabled Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Robotics and IoT devices. Co-developed by Bosch and Hillcrest Labs, it features a high-performance accelerometer, magnetometer, and gyroscope with a low-power 32-bit ARM Cortex M0+ MCU in a small package. Hillcrest's Freespace® sensor hub software pre-integrated on the BNO080 provides exceptional 9-Axis and 6-Axis motion tracking to enable exciting sensor applications in diverse consumer and IoT products.
The BNO080 provides application specific configurations, features, and performance in a small turn-key component that benefits OEMs through faster time-to-market, reductions in development time and BOM cost, and delivering the highest precision and quality.
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- MotionEngine™ 9-axis and 6-axis sensor fusion
- Application based susion
- Intelligent power management
- Supports both dynamic and factory- based calibration
- Control via I2C, SPI or UART interfaces
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- Android compatible
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are becoming increasingly popular trends in the realm of consumer electronics. Bosch Sensortec offers the best solutions to enhance your AR and VR experience with comprehensive motion sensors that prevent motion sickness. Are you curious why? Find out
The BNO070 has low power consumption and a compact size of 5.2 x 3.8 x 1.1 mm³ which make the solution ideal for wearable devices, where both power and space are limited e.g. head mounted displays (HMD).
The BNO055 is a MEMS sensor in the family of ASSNs implementing an intelligent 9-axis absolute orientation sensor, which includes sensors and sensor fusion in a single package.
The BMF055 is an extension of the ASSNs family implementing a custom programmable 9-axis motion sensor which includes sensors and a microcontroller in a single package."
The absolute orientation sensor BMX055 is a very small, 9-axis sensor with a small footprint of only 3 x 4.5 mm². It integrates a multitude of features that facilitate its use especially in the area of motion detection, such as device orientation measurement, gaming, HMI and menu browser control.

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For the MP compression, does the input compress data length have to be multiple of 128 bits? I didn't see this requirement on MPC5777C reference manual.
the "SHE_Funtional_Spec_V_1.1.pdf" 3.3 mentioned messages have to be preprocessed into 128 bit chunks before feeding them to the compression algorithm. Does it handle by hardware, don't need we manually padded and parsed into 128 bit chucks, right?
I try compress 128bits, 160 bit, 256 bits, but none of that success, CSE_SR all return 0x15 (length error)
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K1= KDF( KEYauthID, KEY_UPDATE_ENC_C ): AES-MP( KEYauthID | KEY_UPDATE_ENC_C)
if I use the MASTER_ECU_KEY, then the KEYauthID will be 0x1, I transfer it to an long word, and concatenation with 128 bits KEY_UPDATE_ENC_C, so the length is 160 bits, all the pass in address(length address, start address, output address) are aligned on 32 bit. but I still get 0x15 (length error)
In above Two cases, I don't know what part I didn't do it right, why always get 0x15 (length error).


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Check out the ocean view from a Caribbean bar. (Photo: beach image by Amjad Shihab from Fotolia.com )
The Caribbean offers a variety of bars from laid-back to rowdy and loud. Some beach bars feature outstanding ocean views and great music. The Caribbean is a great destination for a romantic getaway or family vacation. Many bars are family-friendly while others are adult-only and have age limits.
Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville has six locations in the Caribbean, including Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Negril, Grand Turk, Grand Cayman and Air Margaritaville (located in Montego Bay's International Airport). The Montego Bay location offers endless fun night and day. During the day, you can enjoy sporting events on big screen TVs. In the evening, the nightclub features theme nights such as Bong Night, Caribbean night and Ladies night. The bar also offers salads, pizza and, of course, the famous "Cheeseburger in Paradise". Twenty-two ounce bongs of beer are also a big hit at the Caribbean bar.
Margaritaville Caribbean
Gloucester Avenue
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Carlos' n Charlie's is a family-friendly Mexican restaurant and bar with many locations in the Caribbean. The atmosphere is laid back and relaxing, but you'll also enjoy being entertained by the guests and wait staff as they dance on chairs, do comical skits and sing. Each location has a gift shop with a variety of souvenirs. The Acapulco location is located in the La Isla Shopping Center, in Punta Diamante. Many locals and tourists come to have lunch or dinner, and party.
Carlos' n Charlie's
Boulevard de las Naciones No. 1813
Lte 01, Mza V, Fracce Playa Diamante
La Isla Shopping Village
Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
The Senor Frog's restaurant and bar has many locations in the Caribbean. Senor Frog's is a family-friend place and has a rowdy/loud atmosphere. It offers a variety of food and an extensive drink menu. The wait staff interacts with the guests to get them to dance and sing. Senor Frog's also has a gift shop with a variety of souvenirs and gifts.
Senor Frog's
Venustiano Carranza No. 218
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
The Infiniti Bar is located in the Grace Bay Resort in the Caribbean. The bar stretches 90 feet to the shores of the Grace Bay Beach in Turks. This is the first infinity-edge bar and is a full-service restaurant as well. No children under the age of 12 are allowed, and a casual dress code is enforced. You will dine under umbrellas with waves at your feet. Entertainment is available on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The bar/restaurant is only open for dinner.
Grace Bay Club-Infiniti Bar
Grace Bay Circle Road
Turks and Caicos Islands
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If you've been following me on social media or read any of my recent blog posts, you know I'm trying to get back into a self-care routine. It's been a struggle – and I'm not just talking about making the perfect matcha latte. Mostly, being able to care for myself while helping my personal training and yoga clients and caring for my niece and nephew…and not feeling selfish.
This week I planned some me time into my schedule for a haircut (pictures to come). I sat down in the chair at an Aveda Salon. In that moment I noticed how exhausted was In the mirror, I saw the dark circles under my eyes. And then my new stylist (and new BFF) told me to breathe – a cue I give to my clients EVERYDAY. He gave me a scalp and neck massage; similar to an assist I give my students during savasana. I probably haven't intentionally taken a deep breath or relaxed my jaw or shoulders in months.
Sorry not sorry if this is too hippie-dippie for you: Recently I put out and into the Universe that I needed a way sustain myself financially and physically, while Yoga on the Fly grows, without over exerting myself and keeping me in this never ending cyclical pattern.
The Universe responded in many ways, including an introduction to Arbonne by the first yoga teacher I met after relocating to Orlando. Life is full of surprises (moving to Orlando being one of them), and so much of my health and family life is out of my control. Working with Arbonne will allow me to unselfishly stay present and interact with other like-minded individuals. I'll be spending more quality time with family and consciously designing my own self-care routine, WHILE representing a company that encourages people to do the same!
Not gonna lie, I was hesitant at first – I've been asked to pitch, promote, and advertise for so many bogus products. However after doing my research and listening to testimonials, I'm happy to consciously choose Arbonne's nutritional and bath and body products because they are made with a pure, safe, beneficial philosophy – qualities I have not found in many other companies.
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Saturday, 27 November 2010Australian Capital Territory, Australia
I was well prepared for the tour through the suburbs, but not for this cache. I only brought some Australian bills, which I needed to buy some lunch - since the entire tour was planned for roughly 12 hours, which it indeed took. So, I didn't exchange anything.
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When you become a mother everything changes. All the mothers you know will try to warn you about this when your pregnant, and you'll think you understand, but as with many things in parenthood-you won't get it till you are experiencing it. The feelings of motherhood are overwhelming and life changing. The moment you become a mother your entire makeup changes. Your priorities shift, it is one of those things in life that shifts your perspective, and changes the way you see and interact with the world. For me this included a change in all my personal relationships. I lost friends, gained friends; my relationships with family members changed-all the usual growing pains of motherhood. But none more than my relationship with my own mother. Not as much on the surface, but the perspective I had about who my mother is suddenly widened. For me it unlocked immense respect and admiration for her and opened me up to a woman I hadn't seen in her before.
My mom and I have always been very close. Even when I was horrible and cruel as a teen she stood strong. I always knew I could go to her for anything, even the bad. I was lucky enough to be raised by my mother at home with us kids. Which I now know was no easy task. She had three kids in three years, and when we were children my dad traveled often. My mom did so much on her own, she carried such a heavy load and remained a strong support system for our my dad and us kids. The one thing that I feel everyday as a mother now, towards my own mom, it's appreciation. Then almost immediately following, guilt-for not appreciating until now all she's done in my life. Before motherhood I was able to live in this dream world where motherhood was a walk in the park. In my mind being a stay at home mom was the easiest thing you could do-wow was I was wrong. Being a mom was harder than I ever imagined right off the bat, I instantly needed my mother more than I'd ever needed her in my life.
Becoming a mother changed my relationship with her, slowly and then all at once. I remember things beginning to shift during pregnancy, when she was the only one who I trusted with advice. My mom was in the room my entire 14 hour-long labor, and she was the only one who I felt understood me in that time. I've always trusted her and she's always been someone I come to for advice-but this kind of trust was different. It's something that's hard to explain, yet something that changes you to your core. The moment I had my son in my arms something happened I never thought about ahead of time. In that moment we were no longer just mother and daughter-the moment my son was born we both were mothers. We were connected on an entirely new level. Making this bond even stronger in my case my mom and I were in labor on the exact same day, at the exact same time, 25 years apart. My son was born 25 years and 8 hours, almost on the dot, after I was. I still marvel at this amazing timing!
The shift in the relationship between my mother and I was immediate, and undeniable. As my son has grown so has our relationship. There is no one I trust more for advice, or just to listen, more than my mom. Yes, I was lucky enough to be close to her before having a child-but this is different than before. She will always be my mom, and before motherhood was just that-my awesome mom. But after motherhood she is my best friend, she is my co-parent sometimes, she's my 'in case of emergency' person, she's who I call if I'm sad, or if I'm happy-she is my person. This is something that me becoming a mother created. I feel more like a peer now rather than someone living in a different world. I have an immense appreciation for the kids she raised and the mother she is-something I took advantage of for 25 years of my life. I knew she was a great mom, cause she is-but I never knew how lucky I was to have her. In my world pre-kids being a mom was easy and the awesome things she did for us was just part of her job, a given.
Now here I am, the mother of a toddler who some days I can't even convince to put pants on! My amazing mother had three of us under three, and she did it all. I honestly cannot think of a moment in my life I needed my mom and she wasn't there. That alone is something I can only dream of doing for my son one day. Becoming a mother makes you realize what your own mother did for you. Things you thought of as easy or trivial as a child become huge and difficult as a mother. The years of play dates, arts and crafts, healthy meals, help with homework, lemonade stands, vacations, cuddles, bake sales, you name it-make me feel like I can only hope to be the mother she is one day. She is simultaneously my biggest role model and biggest supporter. While I'm not sure I can ever be the amazing mother she was and is, she is the one person in the world who believes most I can.
I can only imagine that as my son grows the relationship between my mother and I will continue to evolve. She is someone who for me has all the answers. Someone who as a teen is rather cut off my ear than listen to, is now my most trusted friend. Mom if you're reading this you inspire me every day and I'll never be able to fully tell you how much I appreciate you.
If this spoke to you share with your mom, or just remind her what she means to you.


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The Summer Social Scrambles for Tulfarris Members will be starting soon. With an "Irish" twist these Wednesday Scrambles will start this year on a Thursday - June 8th. From then on they will revert to Wednesday evenings from June 14th through to August 30th.
The Scrambles will tee off each evening between 4 and 6pm. As always we would encourage as many members as possible to come along in the first hour to avoid a 'rush' at the end. The format will be Two Person (any combination) 9 Hole Scramble Gross Strokes reduced by one-fifth of the team's combined handicap. The golf will be followed by the presentation of prizes - and whatever you're having yourself - in the Members Bar.
So, on Thursday June 8th all you need to do is turn up at the Golf Shop with your €2 entry fee between 4 and 6pm. If you have a partner arranged in advance that will be fine. For those who are flying 'solo' we will do our best to arrange a partner for you on the evening.
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Porsche's newly created purchasing department will be headed by veteran Volkswagen executive Uwe-Karsten Staedter.
Porsche is creating a stand-alone purchasing department as it expands its lineup to seven models from four and seeks to double annual sales to 200,000 units by 2018. Previously, purchasing at Porsche was controlled by the carmaker's finance division.
Staedter, 54, was born in Wolfsburg and joined VW in 1974. He has been in charge of VW's electrical and electronic component purchasing since 2007 and will take up his new management board post at Porsche on April 1.
Porsche CEO Matthias Mueller said in a statement he was "delighted" that Staedter, an experienced executive who is well known within purchasing industry, will join the carmaker. Mueller said the company's ambitious targets and increasing sales volumes mean that purchasing will have an even greater importance within the carmaker in the future.
Porsche is merging with VW Group and there have been a number of job swaps between the two companies.
Mueller became Porsche CEO last October, moving from his role as head of product planning and management for VW Group.
He replaced Michael Macht when Macht was named head of group production at VW Group. Former Porsche executive vice chairman Wolfgang Duerheimer has also switched to VW to head the ultraluxury Bentley and Bugatti brands.


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'Dave and I are so proud to announce the safe arrival of our beautiful baby girl "Ruby-Sue Lawson". Born at 2.18am 6/12, weighing alb 10oz. One thing I will add is that she is such a relaxed and happy little girl! So chilled! And we fully attest that to all the relaxation practise and calm breathing throughout pregnancy! Especially since I was living such a hectic busy work life throughout pregnancy. And although we needed a little help getting her out in the end, I never would have coped so well with that change of course without having the education and understanding of the whole process that HypnoBirthing gave us.
I also cannot put into words how amazing my beautiful husband was! He was my rock and my beacon! The nurses were so impressed with how much he knew about it all and how supportive he was, especially when I was finding those final surges so hard due to the discomfort in my back.He counted backward from 40 for me and helped to get my breathing back on track! He gave me light touch massage throughout and was my pillar of strength when it came to me having the epidural. He held me up and helped me focus and take myself to another place using the forest imagery where I was so calm and safe….So amazing!
I am so glad we did HypnoBirthing and will tell the world about it! I am not scared to back again even though it wasn't exactly as we planned. I am so proud that I lasted 33 hours without any help at all and that I still got to have my beautiful baby girl as naturally as I could, and was still in control and part of the whole experience.
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Asus G50V, G71V Gaming Laptops Announced
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Asustek has officially released two new gaming laptops - the Asus G50V and G71V, featuring Intel Centrino 2 technology and the Nvidia GeForce 9700M GT graphics.
The Asus G50V comes with a 15.4-inch or 15.6-inch display. The latter has a 16:9 aspect ratio, suitable for watching movies. This laptop comes with the Core 2 Duo processor and up to 640GB of hard drive space using two 320GB HDDs.
The 17-inch Asus G71V sports the Intel Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Extreme, or the Quad Core QX9300, as well as up to 1 terabyte (TB) of storage provided by two 500GB hard drives.
The both notebooks come with up to 4GB of DDR2 system memory, the GeForce 9700GT video card providing 512MB of video RAM, optional Intel Turbo Memory 2.0 for better system responsiveness, and various optical drive options, including Blu-Ray.
Asustek's G50V and G17V also include 2-megapixel web cameras, WiMAX-ready Intel Link 5100 wireless modules, optional Bluetooth, LED lighting effects along the laptops' side, and the back that changes color according to the fan speed.
The notebooks run Windows Vista operating system.
Select G50V models are available now in the United States. There is no information on pricing and availability of the G17V.


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Mama Mia is a unique parenting blog written from both a mother and child's perspective.
My 'real' name is Sue. My other name is "Mum, Mum, Mum, Mum, Mum!"
Mia and Mama live near Bristol with Dada, who works with computers. Mama works part time as an office manager. The rest of the time she is a climbing frame, nurse, private maid, teacher and chef for Mia. Mama has always loved writing and has a degree in English Literature from Cardiff University but her other loves are chocolate, Netflix box-setting and she is a member of Slimming World.
Mia is quite a relaxed kid, who sleeps OK and could eat better. Her hobbies are climbing, eating biscuits, watching Peppa Pig/Ben & Holly, reading books, going on the swings at the park and generally being a pickle.
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Mama started the blog because parenting is often very lonely and frustrating. Mama wanted to create something that may help other parents feel less alone whilst also venting her worries and issues. Our first and main struggle together was Mia's feeding. This is the subject of the first blog Mama & Mia's Feeding Story.
I thought it would be interesting if parents could hear their child's perspective on how things are going as we are often far too hard on ourselves which is why each blog is written as a collaboration between Mama and Mia. We also like to have a bit of fun, as I hope we demonstrated here: Mama Mia.


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It dawns on you suddenly and all at once, the realisation of how far from home you are. Sitting stagnant on a plane for twenty six hours makes you forget that you're even moving. If the rocking of a train can put you to sleep, you don't see the countryside whizzing past you at 100 kilometres an hour. I've forgotten about the hundreds of visa applications and grade transcripts prepared.
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Is the rough number of kilometres from home that I am. I've met people from Nashville, Tokyo and Liverpool. Because writing traverses the world.
As writers, we are communicating. As cultures, as broadly spread across the globe as you can imagine, we are communicating.
And what better place to communicate than at the most infamous university in the world: Oxford University.
In the very heart of Oxford, down a tiny side street across from The Oxford University Press Bookshop, lies Exeter College.
Book nerds, such as myself and every other person I have met on this course, will know that Exeter College, Oxford, is a very exciting place to be. J.R.R. Tolkien himself was a member of this College, and wrote parts of his The Hobbit series in rooms that I can see from my window before I go to sleep.
If that doesn't satisfy me enough for one day, I can always pop down to the local pub, about two streets over. It was the meeting point for 'The Inklings' - a casual exchange of ideas and opinions between Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Lewis Carroll and other notable people.
Talk about inspiration.But between the inspiration of my Oxford predecessors and my awe of the simply wonderful buildings, I am surrounded by a complicated timetable of classes.
Every day, a guest lecturer takes us from 11:15 until 12:45, and propels us into their story. Julie Hearn, a notable Young Adult writer, took yesterday's guest slot, and spoke about the balancing act required to write for teenagers or younger children without being boring or patronising. Julie is also a tutor for a Young Adult fiction class that is offered during the Summer School.
On Mondays and Wednesdays, I take a class called Critical Reading for the Creative Writer. The word 'critical' in that title sends shivers down my spine and makes me think of classes that analyse the symbolic use of rain in a scene. This class, though it looks briefly at the importance of those, is much more interested in how reading other people's work allows you to develop your own writing.
For example, the way different authors shape their beginnings and endings. What sort of beginnings are good? What sorts are bad? Now write one.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I take a class called Developing as a Creative Writer, which is a workshopping class. A lot of writing and immediately reading aloud. I find workshopping particularly useful, because workshops are filled with people who are generally interested in the way a sentence sounds - not the sort to coddle you because they don't want to upset you.
The classes are hard. What else is expected when you attend Oxford University? But it's hard to stay focussed on feeling sorry for yourself when your class is in the Quarrel Room.
The books aren't allowed to be touched, but the smell of the old binding, yellowing pages and leather covers is enough to intoxicate you for the two hours that you're trapped in there.
Once classes are done for the day, we're off Hall (not 'the' Hall, just 'Hall', apparently) for dinner. Our welcoming dinner was a formal ordeal, with so many forks that one table setting ran right into the next one. While the place settings have settled down since then, it's hard for any meal to feel mediocre when it starts like this:
Stamped on those napkins is the Exeter College crest. There are approximately 38 colleges throughout Oxford University, all with different crests. The company who produces the napkins probably doesn't even need any other revenue! If they do, every placemat is stamped, and the water jugs, too.
But enough from me now. Though I'm having a blast, university is still university, and I have to turn my attention to homework. It might only be week one, but homework has reared its ugly head with a vengeance - and assignments are sniffing about as well.


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Everyone enjoys a good hobby.
From photography, scrap-booking, cooking or even horseback riding, each of these hobbies can turn into a business. With that in mind, when it comes time to lodge your tax return, your hobby could possibly be your business. Taxpayers get confused about whether or not they should be reporting their hobby as a business. Of course, you want to avoid being penalised if you're not declaring income to the ATO, right?
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I state in my Statement of Ethics that, if I ever discuss a product that is produced by one of my friends, I will disclose it at the beginning of the article. Fred Minnick is my friend. And while I don't know his exact relationship with the publication he is Editor-in-Chief of, I did buy the subscription to support his work. All opinions on that work are my own, but it won't hurt to keep in mind that I might be biased.
It's been over 15 years now since I started my career. My second career, actually. My first was as a shipping coordinator at a metal stamping factory. Eventually, the grind of factory work wore on me to the point where a change was needed. Enter college and a fancy degree in graphic design.
My first real job in my new career was as one of a team of designers for a log home magazine. I eventually worked my way up to the Design Director position. I had a team of designers and was in charge of how the magazine looked and the experience our readers had as they interacted with it.
One of the proudest moments of my working life was when I walked into a random Barnes & Noble, in a part of the country that was nowhere near home, and found one of "my" issues of the magazine on the newsstand. If the world had developed smartphones yet, I would have probably snapped a photo of the page with my name on it.
Eventually, that job went away, and I moved on to other areas of design work. First newspapers, then agencies, marketing departments and now freelance. But my love of magazines never went away. Somewhere in the back of my head was a little dream that one day I would make my own. So it was with great interest that I learned that my friend Fred Minnick was going to be the Editor-in-Chief of a new Bourbon-focused publication. If I wasn't going to realize my little idea, I couldn't think of a better person to vicariously realize it through.
Bourbon+ Premiere Issue
Purchase Info: I subscribed to this at a $35 yearly subscription price. I see on the Bourbon+ website that you can do it for $30 if you so desire.
Nose: The delightful odor of ink on paper.
Mouth: Are you kidding? I'm not tasting this… I will however keep tasting the Four Roses OESQ single barrel that I was sipping on while I read the issue.
The issue is delightful. The book is a satisfying nine by eleven-ish inches in size. The paper feels like it has a slightly "soft-touch" coating to it. Most people like this…I'm not a fan, but I can live with it. The issue is beautiful. The layout is easy to read, with large and luxurious margins. It's filled with beautiful large full-page, full-color photos. Even the ads are good looking. And the content?
Well, the content is fantastic. I mean, with names like Fred Minnick, Carla Carlton, Chuck Cowdery and Lew Bryson in the issue excellent content is expected. And the excellent content was delivered. There are departments and columns covering everything from entertaining to cocktails to craft distilling. Feature articles include a profile on Maker's Mark's Bill Samuels Jr., the science of corn, and even rum. This is a wide-ranging and comprehensive read covering all of the interests of the bourbon lover. I loved it and can't wait until the next issue.
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The Fire Detection Unit developed by us will be suitable for WAP5, WAP7 & WAG9 classes of locomotives and its variants. It is fitted inside the machine room of Locomotive to detect smouldering fires as well as flaming fires that produce smoke. Fire Detection Unit gives an alarm warning signal to Cab-Pilot along with the LED indication.
Fire Detection Unit contains two smoke detectors, suction unit with air-flow monitoring, visual indication of Operation, fault/malfunction, Alarm, connection for pipe with 25mm outside diameter, potential free relays. The unit works at nominal voltage of 24V DC.


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This fully furnished luxury studio is located only 2 minutes walk away from Acton Town Underground station (Zone 3, Piccadilly and District lines), allowing you to reach both Central London and Heathrow Airport within less than 30 minutes.
It is a modern, cosy room featuring a double bed with memory foam mattress, a desk, a wall-mounted LED TV as well as en-suite facilities. The white walls and wide bay windows make it a particularly bright and pleasant space.
The house offers a fully equipped communal kitchen, a welcoming lounge, as well as a beautiful garden allowing you to relax and socialise with other housemates. Laundry facilities are also available on site.
The studio is available for £270 per week from June 1st 2017 for a minimum stay of 12 months. All bills are included (council tax, internet, utility, weekly cleaner and linen change).
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Contractor: AWB Contractors Pty Ltd
Project Description: This seawall, in common with many old seawalls on the shoreline of Sydney Harbour, was an old sandstone block wall that had become severely dilapidated due to its high exposure to wave action and poor foundation conditions. Following receipt of a report by MEC, Council decided to adopt our recommendation of repairing the wall and installing rock armour at its toe so as to stabilise the foundation. The works were carried out to the MEC design and completed in May 2008.
Engineering: MEC were engaged by Leichhardt Council in 2003 to investigate and provide a report on the seawall including recommendations for its repair. An inspection by divers revealed severe undercutting of the wall and extensive voids over its full length. The most reliable and high cost solution was to remove and reconstruct the wall on a piled foundation. MEC were of the view that a far more cost effective solution was to stabilise the toe of the wall using rock armour and then repair the wall. The rock armour has subsequently proven its effectiveness and it has created a haven for marine life.


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The conference on 'Functional Materials and Nanotechnologies' has been taking place since 2006 and has gained continued popularity among international scientists. This year, more than 180 scientists from the USA, Belarus, Denmark, South Africa, France, Georgia, Estonia, Italy, Israel, Kazakhstan, Russia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Finland, Thailand, Taiwan, Ukraine, Hungary, and other countries Germany, Sweden, and, of course, Latvia have confirmed their participation in the conference.
During the conference, participants from more than 20 countries will share their latest scientific achievements, report on trends and activities in research and development of prospective materials using modern nanotechnology techniques.
Introductory words during the opening of the conference will be given by the Deputy state secretary and Director of the higher education, science and innovation department at the Ministry of Education and science Dmitrijs Stepanovs and Vice-rector of Exact sciences, life and medical sciences of the University of Latvia professor Valdis Segliņš.
Plenary reports will be given by such world-class scientists as professor Andreas Schreyer on topical issues and opportunities in the field of functional materials for the European Spallation Source, and professor Peter Kazansky, one of the most prominent scientists at the University of Southampton Optoelectronics Research Center, who will talk about the art of femtosecond laser writing. The lectures of professor Peter Kazansky and professor Maija Kuklja on October 5 at 13:00 will be open to all interested people.
6 plenary, 19 invited, 36 oral and 130 poster presentations will reflect the results of theoretical and experimental research on functional materials and related processes, as well as possible application of innovative materials in science and economy. The topics of the conference also include materials for energy and renewable energy technologies, biomedicine, multifunctional inorganic, organic and hybrid materials for photonics, micro- and nanoelectronics.
In additional meetings, cooperation in joint projects, the exchange of students and young researchers as well as governmental and political support for science will be discussed. On October 4, a special session is devoted to Horizon 2020 project reports. An overview of the ISSP UL co-ordinated project CAMART², which is currently the only project funded by the European Commission's Horizon 2020 Spreading Excellence and Widening Participation project in the Baltic Sea Region, will also be presented.
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Boise, Idaho – One Stone, a student led and directed experiential service nonprofit, launched Two Birds at the Bank of the Cascades' nonprofit education event earlier this week. Two Birds, a One Stone social venture, is a creative services agency run by high school students in the Treasure Valley.
Two Birds will provide creative strategy, millennial audience marketing, street team services, facilitated design thinking and communication tools to clients from the nonprofit and private sectors. Profits from Two Birds will be reinvested into One Stone to advance its mission to make students better leaders and the world a better place.
"Two Birds is a great platform for students to gain real-world experience with the skills we learn in One Stone—creativity, collaboration, empathy, project management and design thinking," explained Boise High School senior, Kobi Theiler, who serves as Two Birds' creative director. "Plus, we grew up with technology, so it's natural for us to use it to help people share their stories."
Bank of the Cascades approached Two Birds about producing a video after seeing some creative work at a soft launch event in February, becoming Two Birds' first client.
Mike Mooney, Bank of the Cascades president, shared his experience as a first time client, "Our request was to create a video that demonstrates how life would be in the Treasure Valley without our not-for-profit networks, a very challenging task," he explained. "The One Stone/Two Birds team listened, produced a story board, and then a high-quality video that far exceeded our expectations."
Additional Two Birds' clients include Ahrens DeAngeli Law Group, iVinci Health, the Idaho Youth Ranch and the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation's #BreakerBoi project.
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An ideal place to go to before visiting the Green Living Show on a sunny Sunday. Our friend suggested it, as he had heard about it in the States. We had no objection, how can one resist a burger which is also not bad for you!
Nothing memorable to meet the eye from the outside - small, red sign on a large dark brown facade with a bright green door. Overall an odd colour palate - bright red, green and a dark brown. Our expectations were fairly low at that point.
Plenty of light once inside, with bright green chairs and light birch tables that pop out at you. As we walked towards the back to order, we spent a few minutes reading their "Where Our Real Food Comes From" map, installed on a red wall partially faced with a new brick. A map of Southern Ontario was prominently displayed, as their beef, bread, ice cream, cheddar, potatoes and seasonal veggies were all from around the area. Good they did not put avocados on there...some stuff was not meant to be local. More real estate on the walls was occupied by the menus which the gathering crowd was marveling upon while the cashiers tried to chat them up. We noticed plenty of smoothies to choose from, an abundance of kale & quinoa dishes, of course, burgers. I was quite happy to see that they only had 6 "Made As" dressed combination options, followed by a list of extras and sides. It was just the right amount not be confused when your thoughts are already galloping in anticipation of a flavorful meal. We ordered their Adopted Luke as a turkey burger and their seasonal Joanie as a beef burger. Veggie and chicken patties were also an option. We also took some of their hand cut fries.
Before sitting down, we were drawn to the books on the side "how we do what we do". The subtitle was quite catchy: "Ingredients, Nutrition & Stories of Food Made by People not Factories". We enjoyed flipping through one of these books filled with curious details. Ones that caught our eye included - their Toronto shop partner for an all the natural ice cream and the fact that their meat paddies are freshly ground on site.
Another personal touch were the mini table standees showing B. Good employee names and their stories. We took a seat, submerged in their young vibe - listening to light, indie music surrounded by couples around us, some families and groups of friends.
The traditional beef burger had a great patty with slightly spicy, fresh avocado and coleslaw to offset the explosion of flavours. The turkey patty was a bit drier, but the mushroom, caramelize onions, gouda and bbq sauce gave it a unique smokey feel. Both burgers were a mouthful and a decent value for the price. The meat quality seemed to confirm that it was freshly ground and never frozen. Sweet Potato Fries lacked an interesting sauce on the side - somewhat of an opportunity missed here - but were what we expected.
One of the best finishes after this meal was the fact that we didn't feel heavy nor get any heartburn.
Overall, we had a wholesome experience at B. Good and could recommend it for all the burger lovers. Too bad the restaurant was not licensed for alcohol - a glass of cold, local brew could go well with the experience. At the same time, The Works is just next door. B. Good does not directly try to compete, it is a different type of fast-casual and we are happy we tried it out. It has a consistent message all around and, despite being a chain, maintains a personable attitude.
: B. Good is partnered with The Regent Park Community Food Centres to make a difference in the lives of less fortunate. Here is some more about that: http://cfccanada.ca/regent-park-cfc


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Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) Representation Company
The HTMS Team is well established and appreciated within the Tourism Industry. Over the years we have put together a talented group of Professionals whereas each and every one of them knows intimately the destination and product that it represents – and drive sales with passion and enthusiasm.
We have heavily invested in our Team for their work and dedication can truly make a difference in an Industry that has evolved so much since the dotcom boom. Even more so in light of the global instability that has changed the whole Supply Chain, the buying behavior and how vendors are selected.
Albeit in HTMS we are all part of a family and each Team Member is wholly focused on delivering success for our represented customers, each individual is assigned a limited portfolio of products (or destinations) to guarantee long-term success and measurable accountability. For this reason HTMS has spearheaded and developed new and articulated representation methods, customer relationship methodology and "Buyers" management techniques.
To secure a sales-oriented consulting approach to both the Demand and Supply chain, we have introduced the MICE Expert role. Operating wide across the HTMS represented portfolio, our "MICE Expert" intercepts untapped opportunities to further develop this highly technical and demanding market segment.
Amongst these, the "Beyond Sales Program®" is by far the most innovative and successful for its extraordinary efficiency is based on an articulated blend of activities ranging from events management, meetings, workshops, trade shows, sales blitz, fam trips, sales appointments, communication campaigns and post-sales analysis.M.I.C.E.


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Well 'the honeymoon's over'... at least that's what people say
But I can't say that I agree, because I love David more each day!
Our second year began in Myrtle Beach of all places,
We drove 20 hours to discover that Steve, from Airbnb, had replaced us!
We spent the night at Castaway Inn,
Praying that not too many bugs would get in.
Luckily our trip's rocky start was not a sign of things to come,
This past year we had so many great adventures, lots of laughs and tons of fun!
In October we moved into 335 Sugar Maple,
which cut our commutes in half and meant we didn't have to pay for cable! :)
We loved living with Madeline, Robert, sometimes mom and dad, and John,
It felt like a party that was always, always on.
In December we went to London England to do Christmas like the British,
8 of us stayed in an apartment of 900 square feet-ish.
But we loved every minute of being together-
biking, running, talking and walking no matter the weather!
I'll never forget High Tea with the girls or the angels on Regent Street,
being pushed into the Serpentine River or walking 30,000 steps in one day- what a FEAT!
When we got home it definitely felt more relaxed
but with the golf trip, DIY night, Friday night hockey, KidsQuest and our jobs we still felt pretty 'maxed'!
On March Break I took off for a week,
and headed to London then Portugal with my parents to check out the beach!
While the weather for beaching was less than ideal,
my parents and I did some fab. hikes, had lots of chats and ate some great meals!
In April we started a church running club,
While David wasn't initially stoked, it's something he grew to love!
A little later in April John tore the tendon in his ankle,
Let's just say we'll never go back to SkyZone, even when John's able.
Then we both turned 27 and decided our life goals should be re-evaluated,
In our list of 'to do's' looking more like Christ needed to be elevated!
So that brings us to this anniversary...the big 2!
David, there's only a few things I want to say to you:
I like you LOTS
I love you MORE
Being your wife is still no chore!
I'm so happy I said "I DO" two years ago today
I wouldn't want to go through life with anyone else or in any other way!
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A rising again into life, activity, and prominence
Who We Are
We're two California girls who have bonded over some badass surgeries.
We became friends in high school, both active and athletic in our own ways. Kate was a talented ballerina and Molly dominated in volleyball, basketball, and soccer.
During our college years, we reconnected when we both underwent traumatic surgeries within the same year. While Molly was recovering from her car accident, Kate reached out and sent her a picture of the back brace she was bound to after her final spine surgery.
We bonded all over again, knowing that in many ways, we now shared an experience that no one else in our lives had quite shared in the same way. Both of us, respected athletes in our disciplines, feeling disabled and powerless; uncertain of what the future held for us. Would we ever be the same again? Was our talent taken from us?
Fast forward to today: we are not only recovered from our surgeries, we are thriving. (Read our personal stories of resurgence below)
With this project, this movement, this community... we have decided that it is time for not only our stories to be heard, but all of your stories as well: The stories of athletic people embodying human resilience. Help us inspire those about to undergo surgery, or who have undergone surgery and are asking themselves the same questions we all grappled with during our periods of uncertainty. Help us inspire those with scars who view their wounds as painful reminders instead of emblems of survival. Help us get the message out that there IS life after surgery.
Follow our daily motivational posts on Instagram for badass scar pics, stories, post-op tips, self-love, body confidence, and overall inspiration to help with the tough realities of life after surgery
Our Stories of Resurgence
Surgery Summary
"My idiopathic scoliosis was discovered when I was 12 years old. Naturally, when you wear a ballet leotard everyday, it was only a matter of time before noticing that one shoulder protrudes more than the other. I had to wear a back brace, which I describe as a corset made of bone-like plastic over my uniform to school during 7th and 8th grade. I only got to take it off when I showered, ate, and danced. In tandem, I went to a
practitioner: a less invasive form of physical therapy that I would highly recommend to those with physical ailments.
By the time I was 17 years old, my orthopedic surgeon told me that my spine (an s-curve: 52 degree thoracic curvature and 38 degree lumbar curvature) would get 1 degree worse every year if I did not undergo spinal fusion surgery.
Spinal fusion surgery is said to be next to open-heart surgery in the level of severity it entails. I was prone for 9 hours, lost pints of blood, and had 5 lbs of stainless steel (Harrington rods) bolted and screwed in fusing 10 vertebrae."
"A difficult summer passed and I returned for my senior year at boarding school in Connecticut. Miraculously, only 6 months after my spinal fusion surgery, I was not only dancing in our winter dance show, I was choreographing and even had a solo. My orthopedic surgeon at UCSF said it was the quickest recovery from this type of surgery he had ever witnessed and claimed it was due to my dancer flexibility and strength.
I never danced with a ballet school again, and even though my teachers encouraged me to become a professional dancer, I knew dancing was not what I wanted to do for a career even prior to my surgery. After the fusion, my arabesques and back bends were never the same. I began dancing for fun, taking up different styles like latin and contemporary just to fuel my soul.
I won't lie to you though… the physical pain isn't the worst part of recovering from surgery: it's the mental and emotional pain of watching your friends live their lives while you lie there immobile feeling powerless. That's when you are handed the choice to step into a new identity. Your friends and family (most likely) don't know what you are going through and you have yet to find out who you are going to be when all this is over. Although at the time it never feels like it will end. But it does. And a few months go by, a year, a few years and suddenly you realize you've forgotten the pain. You fully step into your reality of a different version of yourself. Not the same, maybe not capable of what you once were capable of (physically), but mentally… you are infinitely more resilient than you were before your surgery.
I had a new thirst, a new drive to challenge and test what I was capable of. I didn't do anything crazy… well, I jumped 18,000 feet out of a plane once, but I am EXTREMELY mindful of what could really do damage to my spine. I mean, to this day, I still walk very, very slowly down a hill or on ice because I'm terrified of falling and hurting my spine; I do risk serious consequences. However, I dance, I do yoga, and I have been kicking ass in Muay Thai boxing for the last 2 years! I won't ever compete in boxing of course, I won't become a professional dancer or master yogini, but it's all phenomenal physical and mental exercise. And the point is, I CAN DO IT.
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"I grew up playing sports. I was lucky enough to get a scholarship and play Division 1 College Volleyball at Iona College.
Going into my Junior year at Iona, I was in a very serious car accident. I fractured my neck in the same place Christopher Reeves (C2) had, and suffered some other painful injuries including two punctured lungs, a fractured arm and some gnarly scars on my arm from the glass of the car. I am lucky to be alive and walking.
After my accident, I underwent neck surgery. They put a rod in for 6 months which would help my fracture heal. During those 6 months I couldn't do much physical activity. I had never gone this long without playing sports and staying active. I felt useless. I felt defeated. Sports defined me growing up. I had never been much of a bench player so sitting on the bench was a new feeling for me. It was a tough 6 months watching my close friends excel into a championship match, an experience I will never be able to say I did. The question "why me?" popped into my head a lot at this time in my life.
I was waiting for the day to be able to get back on the court. My doctor had told me I would be fine when the rod was taken out. To me, fine meant being able to come back and be the same athlete that I once was. The rod was taken out 2 days after the championship game. T
alk about timing huh? The rod was out and I was ready to play again.
Or at least that's what I thought."
"After months of training with my team, I couldn't lift as much weight as I had before, I couldn't hit the ball as hard as before, I wasn't as quick as before. I was not and I was never going to be the player that I was before surgery. I was completely shocked. I was expecting to be the same kid that I was pre-surgery, so when I couldn't build that strength I once had it was devastating. If you're an athlete I'm sure you can imagine how hard of a pill this was to swallow. I was heartbroken. I had a harder time mentally and emotionally than the physical pain I endured.
Unfortunately my collegiate career didn't end on a high note. I went from being a starter to a bench player towards the end of my career.
Even though I didn't end my collegiate career as I wanted, I'm grateful for the opportunities it gave me. I pushed and stretched myself as much as I could to get back on the volleyball court. An experience that few face, but a true test of resilience. My recovery made me stronger than ever and I wouldn't change it for a second. My tattoo "what doesn't kill us makes us stronger" is my reminder that I've overcome adversity.
I wouldn't be on the career path that I'm on now if my accident hadn't happened.
I specialize in working with athletes who have experienced a setback, move past their mental and emotional roadblocks so they can move forward and thrive, not only in sports but also so they may succeed in other areas of life.
It may have taken me a few years to appreciate my experience fully, but I'm thankful every day that I can get up and work my ass off. The strides I've made with my physical strength always surprise me but it's my mental strength that I'm most proud of."
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The Jetset team has been very busy the last 4 months. We have been getting the 2016 courses together and at the same time practicing what we preach: Traveling and learning. Since our last course we have had 3 separate trips to Japan, a visit to Prague, a wedding and preparation for our platform presentation at CSM next month! When we announce the 2016 class list, expect to see how our travels influenced our classes. We are proud and excited for these classes.
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Carolyn Liu '17 - Owner of Hello Vintage
Carolyn Liu graduated from Pacific with a Bachelors of Arts in Communication in 2017. She currently lives in the Bay Area but is originally from the Central Valley. She transferred from UC San Diego and completed her junior and senior year here at Pacific. Liu recently opened her own business Hello Vintage in Berkeley with her grand opening in January 2018. Here's the complete interview from her Pacific experience to starting her own vintage clothing business:
What is your favorite era of fashion?
I love the 40s and 50s but I think I wear the 70s the most because the 70s you don't need all the foundation garments and you don't have to worry about ripping it or getting it stained because the older pieces are so much more rare and so much more valuable.
What inspired you to code your own website?
The type of website that I wanted to make didn't exist in a template. I wanted to make something where everyone could list their own things. And it would have a really good search bar so people could narrow it down by size color era fabric. I found a really straightforward e-commerce template and then learned how to code so I could just modify it to death and change pretty much everything. It didn't look anything the same after I was done with it. But now it's completely original.
What are some of the biggest hurdles you've experienced in opening up your own business?
The biggest hurdle is definitely on finding a place to lease when you don't already have a job with a six-figure income especially in the Bay Area because all of them will look at your application. They looked at me like 'that's cute she wants to start a business.' Especially because of my age and gender a lot of people would be condescending to me when I asked them to show me a space even though they didn't know what I had saved up, my credit score, or anything about me. Yet they saw me in a floral dress being 22 at the time and they would laugh it off. There were also some situations where I had to walk away just because I was being disrespected by someone.
Carolyn took these beautiful fashion editorials here on campus. Do you recognize some of the places she used as backdrops?
Check out @hellovintagelovers
to see all of her photos
What have you learned from starting your business after college and what advice would you give to young entrepreneurs?
I would say for someone who wants to start a business, just make sure that you know the market that you're in. Have enough money for your deposit, make sure to have a business plan to make sure you can pay for the space, plus the cost of insurance, utilities, marketing, make sure that after one year, you have the potential to be profitable because if you can't see yourself profitable after one year then it's probably not the best time to do it or not the right business to go into.
Why Vintage and why do you love it?
Vintage is so unique yet it already happened and it's the future and that's the worst answer ever. You can't make any new vintage. Everything is from the past so you're kind of limited in what you have which allows you to be more creative because you have to work with what you have. I work really well under deadlines or under pressure while in a constrained space which is when I'm most creative.
"I would say for someone who wants to start a business, just make sure that you know the market that you're in."
Where do you see Hello Vintage in five years?
My lease is currently for 3 years so in 5 years I want to be in a more central location for my shop so I could have more foot traffic.
Where is shop currently?
My shop is at 28442 Prince St. , Berkeley, CA and its right off of the Claremont area so it's kind of tucked away in a neighborhood right now and it's a beautiful space but it's out of the way so right now that I think my biggest struggle is getting people in. Once they're in there they don't leave they love it so it's just getting traffic.
What is your most meaningful Pacific memory?
I was in Alpha Phi Omega which is a service fraternity and I think most of my biggest memories came from there. One of the most fulfilling things I did was when I was volunteering for a program called Adelante which is bilingual tutoring for kids whose parents were Spanish speakers. I was helping bridge the gap either in English or Spanish if they needed it. I really saw such a huge improvement in the students that I was tutoring from September to May which is when they graduated from the program.
Visit Hello Vintage in Berkeley and check out her website!


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In this post:
*California Goal is Now Official: 50% Renewables by 2030
*Energy and Water Appropriations Bill Would Provide $71M for Geothermal; Vote This Week
*GEA and Clean Energy Organizations Tell Congress: We Need Tax Extenders "As Soon As Possible"
*IRS Plans to Issue New Regulations for the Investment Tax Credit
*EIA Issues Short-Term Energy Outlook for Electricity from Renewables
*Geothermal Featured in Energy-Water-Land Connections Briefing Series
Click below for leading geothermal news.
*California Goal is Now Official: 50% Renewables by 2030
*Energy and Water Appropriations Bill Would Provide $71M for Geothermal; Vote This Week
*GEA and Clean Energy Organizations Tell Congress: We Need Tax Extenders "As Soon As Possible"
*IRS Plans to Issue New Regulations for the Investment Tax Credit
*EIA Issues Short-Term Energy Outlook for Electricity from Renewables
*Geothermal Featured in Energy-Water-Land Connections Briefing Series
California Goal is Now Official: 50% Renewables by 2030
California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. along with government, climate, business, environmental justice and community leaders met for a signing ceremony today in Los Angeles for the much anticipated SB 350. The legislation by Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León (D-Los Angeles) makes official the goals to double the rate of energy efficiency savings in California buildings and generate half of the state's electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
GEA executive director Karl Gawell said, "GEA applauds Governor Brown and the leadership of the California Senate and Assembly for achieving this historic step in the state's clean energy efforts, the signing of SB 350. Geothermal power has been an important part of keeping California's environment clean and its families healthy. The industry looks forward to being part of the clean, renewable power future for the state, the United States, and globally."
Developing more of the known geothermal resources in California could mean an estimated 2,500 permanent on-site jobs in the state and 15,000 construction and manufacturing jobs, plus $20M-$30M in property tax revenue.
Support came from a variety of sectors; CALSTART, the global clean transportation technology industry organization, told press: "CALSTART and its 160 member companies applaud the leadership of Senator de León and Governor Brown in putting California on a pathway of sustainable electricity generation. Today's action by the Governor will ensure that, over time, grid-connected transportation will become cleaner and better for the environment. SB 350 will improve the outlook for the growth of the electric transportation sector," said CALSTART's President and CEO, John Boesel, who spoke from the signing ceremony today in Griffith Park.
Energy and Water Appropriations Bill Would Provide $71M for Geothermal; Vote This Week
In the U.S. Senate, a vote could occur Thursday on HR 2028, the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill. This bill was previously passed by Committee back in May (see May 2015 Committee report, PDF) and provides $71 million for the Department of Energy's geothermal programs. It also has some controversy because it eliminates all funding for wind R&D onshore, with only off-shore allowed. It also cuts back the roughly $200 million budget increase for renewable R&D proposed by the Administration, providing instead an 8% cut.
The $71 million geothermal funding is to be "disbursed to the full spectrum of geothermal technologies, as authorized by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007." This is an increase from last year's appropriation of $55 million but less than the $95 million requested in the DOE Budget. Within this amount, $35 million is specified for the FORGE initiative. The report urges "the Secretary to examine the feasibility of utilizing geothermal energy from produced fluids for in-field energy requirements" from otherwise available funds in other programs.
GEA and Clean Energy Organizations Tell Congress: We Need Tax Extenders "As Soon As Possible"
In a letter (PDF) dated October 5, over 580 signatories representing clean energy industries, including Geothermal Energy Association, urged Congress to pass tax extenders as soon as possible this year to provide benefits for businesses and investors deploying clean energy technology innovation.
"Allowing the lapsed clean energy tax provisions to languish undermines investor confidence and jeopardizes continued economic and environmental benefits," according to the letter. "These bi-partisan tax provisions have a proven track record of helping scale up production, increase private sector investment and drive down the cost of clean energy technologies, thereby ensuring that market-ready technologies are deployed to their full potential."
"Tax provisions that spur the use of a broad array of clean energy technologies, including biogas, biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar, waste-to-energy, wind, fuel cells, renewable fuels, alternative fueled vehicles, combined heat and power, waste heat to power, and energy efficiency technologies lower the cost of clean energy and keep the U.S. competitive in the global technology race. They promote economic development, job creation, and a cleaner environment. To continue capturing these benefits, it is essential to restore stability in the marketplace by providing long-term tax certainty."
Passing legislation that provides a multi-year time frame for these long term projects "will help grow the economy, create jobs, provide certainty, and deliver a safer, healthier future for our children," according to the letter.
Kelly Speakes-Backman, Senior Vice President of Policy & Research, Alliance to Save Energy told press, "Extension of the clean energy tax incentives is a bipartisan issue. This extension will bring stability to a growing private industry, while reducing pollution from the energy sector. The Alliance endorses this business-oriented approach to strengthen our economy and encourage energy efficiency and clean technology investments."
The letter is addressed to Majority Leader McConnell, Minority Leader Reid, Speaker Boehner, and Minority Leader Pelosi and signed by over 580 organizations including Geothermal Energy Association, Center for Energy Efficiency & Renewable Technologies, American Wind Energy Association, Business Council for Sustainable Energy, Environmental and Energy Study Institute, National Wildlife Federation, Union of Concerned Scientists, Enel Green Power North America, Inc. (GEA Members), ElectraTherm (GEA Members), Ormat Nevada Inc. (GEA Members), Terra-Gen Power, LLC (GEA Members) and Natural Resources Defense Council.
IRS Plans to Issue New Regulations for the Investment Tax Credit
Via Sustainable Energy Coalition and Greentechmedia.com — The Internal Revenue Service is considering modifications to energy investment tax credit regulations, which could have implications for energy storage and other technologies. Regulations that govern the ITC haven't been updated since 1987, however, so there's been growing confusion around which technologies qualify and how they must do so. Consequently, the IRS and the U.S. Department of Treasury Recently issued a notice that they are seeking public comments on Section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code, the commercial Investment Tax Credit, concerning the definition of qualifying energy property. The IRS is now accepting public comments on dual-use property and energy storage, among other items, through February 16, 2016.
EIA Issues Short-Term Energy Outlook for Electricity from Renewables
Via Sustainable Energy Coalition and http://www.eia.gov/forecasts/steo/report/renew_co2.cfm — EIA expects total renewables used in the electric power sector to decrease by 2.7% in 2015. Conventional hydropower generation is forecast to decrease by 9.7%, and non-hydropower renewable power generation is forecast to increase by 4.0%. Forecast generation from hydropower in the electric power sector increases by 7.3% in 2016. EIA expects continued growth in utility-scale solar power generation, which is projected to average 89 gigawatt-hours per day (GWh/d) and 0.8% of total U.S. electricity generation in 2016. EIA expects utility-scale solar capacity will increase by more than 100% (11 GW) between the end of 2014 and the end of 2016, with 4.4 GW of new capacity being built in California. Wind capacity, which starts from a significantly larger installed capacity base than solar, grew by 8% in 2014, and is forecast to increase by 13% annually in both 2015 and 2016.
Geothermal Featured in Energy-Water-Land Connections Briefing
In September, geothermal experts provided a briefing at the Longworth House Office Building that looked at recent successes in geothermal research as part of an "Energy-Water-Land Connections" series. The topics covered what geothermal resources are; where they are located; water and land resources that are needed for geothermal production; existing operations with innovative solutions for water use; and impressions of the future for geothermal production. Panelists included: University of Nevada's Research Professor, Jim Faulds; National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Energy and Environmental Analyst, Jordan Macknick; and the Navy Geothermal Program Office's Senior Geologist, Andy Sabin. The briefing was moderated by U.S. Department of Energy's Deputy Assistant Secretary for Renewable Power, Doug Hollett.


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The best way to enhance any road trip is by creating a rockin' soundtrack for the adventure. Whether you're cruising the California coast, riding top down along a desert highway or zooming past the big city lights, a proper playlist will take your trip to the next level.
If you're a road trip newbie, you might feel a sense of independence by cranking up Steppenwolf's "Born to be Wild". For gypsies on their first coast to coast journey, I recommend the more subdued "Melissa" by the Allman Brothers.
But…what the heck do you listen to if you're a seasoned RVer traveling full time? Fear not – I've curated a mixtape for you, the mature traveller!
These songs have a sense of wanderlust without the urgency of roadtrippin'. They're thoughtful, patient and inspiring. They have also shaped many of my own #RVLife experiences. The songs are ordered for maximum pleasure ?
Let's get this virtual vinyl spinning!
1. This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody) by Talking Heads
It's super important to have an opening song that sets the mood. Aside from being one of the best songs ever, David Byrne sums up RV Living in one line – "Home is where I want to be / I guess I'm already there."
2. Gypsy in Me by Bonnie Raitt
Despite it's trite title, this travel tune packs a big punch. Raitt's raspy voice mixed with the imagery of nomad life will surely inspire your next 10 miles of asphalt. Here's the line that resonates with me, "I got the wanderlust / It's somewhere else or bust".
3. Is It Like Today by Eliza Gilkyson
Things are about to get weird. "Is It Like Today" isn't about traveling across America, it's about traveling across time. The song recollects many points throughout mankind's history. Listening to it on a travel day creates a wonderful juxtaposition of moving through time and space!
4. The Barricades of Heaven by Jackson Browne
This song, like so many of Browne's, is made to be listened to in the middle of the desert, long after the sun has set. His references to California highways and hearts flung into the night resonate with the desires of wanderlust. My favorite line: "I couldn't tell you what the hell those brakes were for / I was just trying to hear my song."
5. Unknown Legend by Neil Young
Neil Young deserves an entire travel-playlist featuring his iconic tunes…but, I understand, his voice is a little too nasally for most folks.
Unknown Legend not only inspires me to travel, it makes me want to hop on a vintage motorcycle and taste freedom! The chorus is amazing (the last line especially): "Somewhere on a desert highway she rides a Harley-Davidson / Her long blonde hair flying in the wind / She's been running half her life / The chrome and steel she rides / Colliding with the very air she breathes"
6. Song For Zula by Phosphorescent
We're onto side two of this virtual vinyl, and I'm assuming you're getting into that driving "zone". Song For Zulu is perfect for easing into the second half of your journey. Set to a hypnotizing beat, mellow vocals sing of desert plains, soil and sand.
7. Wildfire by Mandolin Orange
This is a classic storytelling tune and, from our experience, travelers love stories. Sit back and enjoy.
8. Back in the World by David Gray
Every RVer should immediately listen to this song on their first mile of nomad life. Here's the opening lines of the song, "Every day when I open my eyes now it feels like a Saturday / Taking down from the shelf all the parts of myself that I packed away…Like the lift of a curse, got a whole different person inside my head / No more trudging around, stony eyed through the town like the living dead."
9. You Must Go by John Hiatt
As we applaud the transition to RV life in the previous song, track #9 reminds us that the calling to be a nomad is deep within our bones. It's a calling to be celebrated, but also respected. We must go – through the beautiful and the unknown – we must go!
10. West by Lucinda Williams
"Come out west and see," Williams sings as this causal waltz drifts through the speakers.
Her lyrics perfectly sum up the nomad in me and leave the listener subtly inspired to wander in love. She sings, "I sleep out in the desert / Under the stars above / And keep making an effort / To wander in love."
Ready to start listening?
Click here for the full playlist, my friends!
Kyle travels the country with his wife, Olivia, and their dog, River. Along with being bloggers, they're full time RVers, video creators and music producers. 2018 marks their third year of RV Life.


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2019 - 2020 MCPS High School Course Bulletin
3491/3492 Calculus BC, Advanced Placement, A/B0.5 credit per semester
Calculus BC includes all of the topics in Calculus AB, as well as convergence tests for series, Taylor or Maclaurin series, vector, polar, and parametric functions. Students in BC Calculus may receive two semesters of AP in mathematics.
Precalculus, Honors
9 - 10 - 11 - 12
No repeats for credit
Additional Course Information:
Calculus BC, Advanced Placement, A/B
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First Friday: Historic photos, opera-inspired paintings among March exhibits
[News and Advance] A Leadership Lynchburg project put together by seven local professionals will debut during First Friday. The team was tasked with addressing a problem — the lack of pedestrian volume on Main Street after regular business hours — and came up with a plan to display artwork in the windows of vacant buildings. Ten buildings and 19 local artists are participating, and the work will be up from... read more


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There are more people dying of malaria than any specific cancer – Bill Gates Although there is malaria in Latin America, the chances of contracting this parasite are very remote and 90% of travellers do not plan any type of prophylaxis. In Africa it's another story. There are three types of malaria in Africa and these kill far more people than I would have guessed. Once the parasite enters the human body it is difficult to eradicate it and can remain hidden for years in the liver and then awaken
Remember me my love, I'm the one you're dreaming of Going for a ride, I'll keep you warm inside I'm Gonna roll up the sidewalk, I'm gonna tear up the ground Comin' round to meet you, The long way round Sooner or later, I'll get me off this track Gotta do what it is that I do and then I'm – coming back Got sun in my face, sleeping rough on the road I'll tell you all about it, when I get home Gonna roll up the sidewalk, I'm gonna
Man's real home is not a house, but the Road, and that life itself is a journey to be walked on foot. – Bruce Chatwin There is always frustration when you relate to someone who does not speak your language and does not seem to make the slightest effort to try and understand you. In Latin America the frustration sometimes made me fume because I knew I did not speak Arabic (by now my Spanish I spoke it was relatively fluent) but sometimes it happened that people looked at me


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Please continue to keepThomas Evans in your prayers as he goes through his military boot camp training. Tiffany sent the note below updating on him and ask that you continue to pray for and if you feel led, to send him a note or card of encouragement. His address is attached and below as well. Thank you.
Susan, I received my first letter from Thomas. If anyone would like to write, send a card and words of encouragement, this is his address. I pray that all of HOLLYDALE's many assortment of veterans will send a letter because we have all been there - WARNING - it may stir emotions since we lived that life and walked that walk - but he needs us most! Thank you for all the prayers - his spirits are high and he is tired as expected- but he claims he is aware of his God-Given destiny and states he is ready for combative training this week - he feels his purpose is clear and he had the pleasure of hearing a sermon his 1st Sunday in the chapel from Billy Graham's son - praise God!
He said it was very encouraging and told me to tell Hollydale thanks for raising him and thanks for all the prayers! No comments about the Drill Sgts yet!
Tiffany L. Evans, Lay Leader
PVT2 Evans, Thomas Z.
3rd Platoon, "PUNISHERS"
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Working at the studio.
Jo Ann and I have been working in the new space to get a sense of what should go where, how the light is at various times of the day, and to get a feel for the energy. It has been so great to take litte breaks from all of the logistics stuff so that we can slip back into the flow of making pottery!