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I just realized that I never shared my photos from Brazil with you all... I had an amazing opportunity to go see the beautiful cities of Alphaville and Guarujá in São Paulo state in December of last year. There was something of a language barrier, but the people were so nice and super-patient with me!
I took my trusty OM-D EM-5 and just a couple lenses - the 17mm f/1.8 and 45mm f/1.8. Here are some of my favorites:


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NEVER BE THE SAME - Music Video
Just after I wrote 'Never Be The Same" I went to visit my brother in LA, and we ordered a shitty old Hi8 Camcorder online. We then set out at dawn, driving and filming around the city and the hills in hidden locations where you would go to get away and chill, take in the idea that someone could let you down and from now on, things will never be quite as they were. Sprinkle some magic colour and VFX on top by Ego and here it is... the NEVER BE THE SAME music video!

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The feminist movement has convinced women that in order to be equal with their male counterparts they must cast aside morality for the sake of pleasure. This has led to secular colleges across the country becoming hotbeds for casual sexual relations as well as underage drinking.
However, some young men and women are saying no.


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May 4th, or Star Wars Day, as it is known to fans of the franchise, is a day of celebrating all things Star Wars. This global fan-created holiday was originated in 2011, and has been a cherished day of celebration ever since. The date of the holiday was chosen as a reference to the famous Star Wars line "May the Force be with you." I, admittedly, have never seen a Star Wars movie (which is basically a cardinal sin in the film industry), so I turned to a couple of my colleagues for their insights, movie rankings, and personal Star Wars memories and stories!
"My first exposure to Star Wars wasn't the movies, action figures, or even the comics. The first time I saw anything Star Wars related was in the Muppet Babies cartoon. They would parody Star Wars every few episodes in brief segments and it always left me slightly confused as to what I was looking at. A few years later when I saw the original three films, it all clicked.
While I'm not the world's biggest Star Wars fan, I enjoyed the first round of movies, was disappointed by the second round, and am happy to report that the new round seems to be off to a great start. I do remain a bit skeptical about the newest upcoming release: Solo: A Star Wars Story. Don't get me wrong, Han Solo is one of my favorite characters, but I just don't know if the actor they have playing him (Alden Ehrenreich) will be able to pull it off. However, I do have the utmost confidence in Mr. Donald Glover's abilities to pull off a young Lando Calrissian. It is my firm belief that he will steal the show. Either way, I'll be seeing Solo: A Star Wars Story opening week."
Movie Ranking
1) Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
2) Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
3) Star Wars: The Force Awakens
4) Star Wars: The Last Jedi
5) Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
6) Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
7) Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
8) Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
9) Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
"Star Wars will always hold a special place in my heart as it was one of the first properties to ignite my imagination. Throughout the Star Wars movies, books, comics, and video games, nothing about that universe ever felt finite to me, but rather a sandbox of creativity where anything you, or any generation, can dream of, could become reality. It all started with the Original Trilogy; from the awe of a planet-destroying space station the size of a moon in A New Hope, to one of the coolest designed sci-fi vehicles ever, the AT-AT walkers traversing the frozen tundra looking for retaliation at the beginning of The Empire Strikes Back, and the culmination of a son's search, in Return of the Jedi, for the humanity left in his father despite his tyrannical views and dark deeds. I truly think everyone can find something inspiring about Star Wars, be it; the story, the characters, the aliens, the worlds, the technology, the mythology - and everything behind the curtain in the film's production, iconic music, and groundbreaking special effects."
Favorite Movie: The Empire Strikes Back
Favorite Old Character: Anakin Skywalker: Anakin's fall to the dark side and the unfortunate manipulation of his love, turned him into Darth Vader, the universe's most feared villain, and, in my opinion, the most fascinating thread weaving through both the Prequel Trilogy and the Original Trilogy.
Favorite New Character: Ahsoka Tano: One of the strongest female characters in the story is one not featured in any of the films. Ahsoka is a key character in The Clone Wars, an animated television show. Ahsoka is taught of the force and the honorable ways of the Jedi by Anakin Skywalker before his fall to the dark side, which ultimately ends in absolute heartbreak when he turns his back on her. The teacher abandons his own student. Many years later, a matured, and wiser Ahsoka finally confronts her old friend, now clad in black under the name Darth Vader and the two engage in an epic duel.
The Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club: Starting a year ago, I began a quest to create my own Star Wars costume. This costume is based on the particular armor a famous character named Boba Fett wears in the films. The armor he wears is from a culture, the Mandalorian culture. Mandalorians have an incredibly long history but the point is - all Mandalorians wear similar varieties of the same armor. The Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club is officially recognized by LucasFilm as the biggest of it's kind. It is a non-profit club founded by fans and run by fans. It has its own hierarchy and rules for joining. I am currently closing in on achieving all costume requirements for my application. While there are requirements for your costume, the "MMCC" prides itself on individuality, everyone's armor is slightly different. Once accepted into the club, I will be called on to dawn my custom costume to Star Wars events, fundraisers, and charity missions visiting hospitals, and etc, in Illinois and the Chicago area.
After a year of building, I suited up for the first time and walked the show floor at C2E2 in April. It was the very first time I had put all the pieces together. The looks and compliments were overwhelming, but the best moments were when young kids high-fived me and asked for a photo. I happily obliged them, noticing the same spark in their eyes I had long ago when I was first introduced to Star Wars. I designed my own character and color scheme. I cut, molded, sanded, painted, and weathered all the parts.
Some fans will plan to rewatch these beloved films today, others (like myself) need to experience the Star Wars universe for the first time, but however you celebrate, May the Fourth be with you!


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Kids Faerie Week: Summer 2019 - Full Week Option 9am-3pm
Kids Faerie Week: Summer 2019 - Full Week Option 9am-3pm
July 8-12
At 12 Oak Growth and Renewal Center
12 Oak Street, Beverly, MA 01915
Kids Faerie Week is a magical learning experience which supports children ages 4-13 in feeling confident, expressive, and connected to the magic of nature.
Hours are 9am to 3pm. Younger children (ages 4 through 8) have the option of a half day from 9am to 12pm (see 1/2 day option on previous page). All ages are welcome for the full day if desired, as we differentiate activities based on age and interests! For information on activities, see below:
Monday 7/8
All about Nature Spirits!
-Learn about types of nature spirits, including faeries, elves, gnomes, sea sprites, and mermaids!
-Adorn yourself with handcrafted wings, crowns, and costumes!
-Listen to faerie tales & play a faerie tale telling game
-Learn about intuition
-Meditate with a faerie stone
-Create a faerie ring
-Craft faerie houses
Tuesday 7/9
Faeries and Animal Energy
-Learn how faeries and nature spirits connect to and care for animals
-Connect to animal energy with your own intuition
-Craft animal puppets and costumes
-Make your own animal oracle cards
-Imagine with animal story telling games
Wednesday 7/10
Herb Faeries
-Explore the healing power of nature on an herb walk
-Explore your intuitive connection to herbs in a plant spirit meditation
-Craft kid-friendly herbal teas
-Make a healing salve
-Construct faerie doors from natural materials
-Paint with plants!
Thursday 7/11
Flower Magic
-Learn to craft flower essences
-Enjoy a floral tea party
-Explore plant magic on a flower walk
-Listen to, write and tell flower faerie tales
-Create flower-themed artwork -Decorate a flower pot and & plant a seed
-Craft a flower crown
Friday 7/12
Sun, Moon, & Earth
-Learn about sun, moon, and earth energy
-Explore the energy of each element in nature
-Explore the magic of healing crystals and stones
-Craft a gem essence
-Paint and make celestial puppets and props
-Shimmer with eco-glitter face paint or an eco-glitter "tattoo"
-Participate in a closing faerie performance and parade!
We will supply healthy snacks, filtered water, & 100% Juice
Kids should pack:
-A tote bag or backpack
-A water bottle
-A pre-made lunch (refrigerator available)
-Comfortable shoes
-A towel & bathing suit in case of sprinkler time!
-A back up change of clothes if deemed necessary
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Wolves of Douglas County Wisconsin Films
How does the following photo make wolf and wildlife advocates feel? Angry? Outraged? Absolutely!
Here is the challenge for all of us – Don't take out that anger by commenting on the appearance of the people in the photo or by reinforcing stereotypes. That is not what's important about the photo. What we need to focus on is the message the t-shirts in the photo convey – the misinformed hate, fear, and killing of another living, sentient species.
This is the message our politicians here in Wisconsin are promoting – holding anti-wolf rallies and whipping up the emotions of the attendees into an angry, witch-hunting, frenzied mob. Read about the article that featured the t-shirt photo.
"Anger is a powerful emotion, but it is not a plan." ~Hillary Clinton
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I'm thinking of renaming my blog, "The Baby Who Would Not Sleep." Not really, but it would certainly be a fitting title. I'm pretty sure 90% of the hundreds of posts I've made have been about baby/toddler sleep issues.
So what hair brained idea are we trying out this week to get our 16 month old to sleep? The toddler bed!
We've used a floor bed (crib mattress on the floor) with her before and it worked really well. The reason we stopped using it is because she started getting up and crawling away at bedtime. That was when she was about 8 months old. But now Avery is going through a phase of refusing to be put down in the crib (even when sound asleep). On the other hand, she is also now able to understand and obey when we say "lay down and go to sleep." She'll only do this if one of us is next to her, and it only works for wakeups through the night – not getting to sleep at first at bedtime. She still needs to nurse to sleep at bedtime.
Our solution was to try something that all the parenting blogs say she is way too young for – we transitioned her to a toddler bed. Actually, we just took the side off of her crib. She was so excited when we were rebuilding it, and she wouldn't stop throwing herself on it and snuggling with her new toddler-safe pillow (while we were still tightening all the bolts back up. Literally couldn't wait to try it out).
I've been sleeping on couch cushions beside her new bed and when she wakes in the night I hold her hand and say "shh, lay down and go to sleep." So far she does, but only for me (not my wife). To get her to sleep I have to lean awkwardly over the side of her bed to nurse her, because it probably won't hold my weight. Soon I hope to be able to leave the room once she's settled, but I think her recent sleep issue is separation anxiety, and leaving her side wakes her up. She clearly experiences anxiety. Or screaming panic, more like. But if I'm there, holding her hand, she flops herself back down and goes back to sleep.
I'll update after a week or so of this when we get a better idea of how it's working!
If you're interested in the floor bed idea or transitioning early to a toddler bed, I encourage you to read about why it's recommended by the Montessori school of thought. I think that the idea of giving the kid more autonomy with sleep is something that will work for Avery, because she's very much a power-struggler when it comes to sleep. But that kind of early autonomy won't work for every toddler!!
As always, wish us luck as we embark on yet another hair brained sleep plan…


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Passed and Pending
The Illinois General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn on May 31, 2013. A couple of PCG's 2013 Legislative Priorities have successfully passed both Chambers! There are also a number of bills still pending—please contact your legislators today and urge them to support. Thanks to your ongoing advocacy, we are making a difference!
Passed Both Houses!
HB 1, Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act – Creates a four-year pilot program for the doctor-advised medical use of cannabis by patients with serious medical conditions – passed the Senate 35-21 on May 17. It previously passed the House 61-57 in April. HB 1 now moves to Governor Pat Quinn, who is reportedly "open-minded," for approval. We call on Gov. Quinn to show mercy and compassion to people suffering from cancer, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, HIV, spinal disease, ALS and other terrible ailments. Read more here.
HB 3061, Illinois Sealing Criminal Records – Allows individuals with low-level, non-violent class 3 and 4 felonies to petition for their records to be sealed four years after completing their sentence – passed the Senate 42-13 on May 22. It previously passed the House 65-35 on April 19. The fate of HB 3061 to expand opportunities for employment, housing and education for people with low-level, non-violent records now rests in Gov. Quinn's hands.
HB 2262, Eliminate the Asset Limit on TANF – Removes a significant barrier allowing Illinois' poorest families to save money and become financially independent – passed the Senate 32-21 on May 21. It previously passed the House 62-55 on April 16. Now the bill heads to the Governor's Desk. Read more about HB 2262 from the Illinois Asset Building Group.
Pending — Act Now!
SB 1872, Eliminate the Felony Enhancement for Prostitution – Amends the sentencing provision for prostitution in the criminal code to a Class A misdemeanor and deletes the felony sentence enhancement – could be voted on by the House this week. House Floor Amendment 1 specifying that victims of prostitution may be eligible for mental health services was recently filed. If the amended bill passes the House, it will go back to the Senate for consideration. SB 1872 previously passed the Senate 53-1.
SB 1715 Amendment 1, Illinois Hydraulic Fracturing Regulatory Act – Creates some of the most stringent regulations on hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") in the nation – unanimously passed House Executive Committee on May 21 and could be voted on by the House this week. Previously, this legislation was HB2615 but was changed to SB1715 Amendment 1 due to a technical issue.
HB 183 Amendment 1, Concealed Carry/Anti-Gun Trafficking Initiatives – Includes regulations for universal background checks and reporting lost or stolen guns – stalled in the Senate last week before a floor vote. A concealed carry bill may also be introduced in the House this week. We are not certain what the measure will look like at this time, but we need to make sure our legislators know that any concealed carry bill must include common-sense gun violence prevention measures that save lives as part of the final bill. Contact your legislators now and urge them to support common-sense gun legislation.
SB 26, Expand Medicaid Eligibility – Authorizes Illinois to take advantage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to provide Medicaid to about 342,000 low-income Illinois citizens who are currently uninsured – the House Human Services Committee added and passed Amendment 1 on May 21. It could be considered by the House this week. If the amended bill passes the House, it will need to be voted on by the Senate again. The Senate originally passed SB 26 in February. Contact your Representative now and ask them to support SB 26.
SB 68, Increase the Minimum Wage – Raises Illinois' minimum wage from $8.25 per hour to just over $10 per hour over the course of three years – could be considered by the Senate Executive Committee this week.
Stay tuned for more updates and action alerts. Get breaking news from Springfield by following us on Twitter, liking us on facebook, and joining the Advocacy Network.


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Singles Guide to Skiing Into Vail Bars
For College Aged or (Those who want to be College Aged again): The Club
For College Aged or (Those who want to be College Aged again): The Club
House bands and a rotating list of guest musicians perform live music nightly. Dark and dingy, it's just what you'd expect to find in a downstairs ski town party bar. Expect cheap drink specials (think shots), people who don't realize the effects of alcohol at altitude, and a raucous time that frequently continues on long after closing time with partiers leaving to grab a slice of pizza at Vendettas or Pazzos before crashing back at the condo.
Gettin' Your Groove On: Samana
If you can move your body (or think you can), or if you just can't live without your big-city dance club for longer than a week, then this is your spot. Disco lighting? Check. Bartenders that look like they've just left the catwalk? Uh huh. Hottest DJs ever? Yep. You're going to be sized up in here, so bring your best moves and bust 'em like you weren't in ski boots all day.
Real Local's Hangout: Sandbar
A hangout primarily for local singles because of it's West Vail location (near the two big grocery stores), this spot has gone through a few re-incarnations, but has remained a hot spot for bands, dancing, pool and lots and lots of libations. Don't dress up for this party, you'll be branded as an out-of-towner. Don't forget to make good use of the fabulous FREE Town of Vail buses which will take you from Vail Village and Lionshead to the bar where the locals play.
Where Everybody Knows Your Name (even when they don't, really): The Tap Room
At the top of Bridge Street (party central for Vail), this is the bar for anyone looking for a truly traditional apres ski scene. All of the usual titles like "the place to see and be seen" apply, and all ages feel comfortable in this bar/restaurant that features warm barvarian woodwork, a crackling fireplace and a bartender that you'll swear you know from home. Jeans mix with furs, Mojitos mix with Coors Beer types, and you'll swear that you went to school with that guy sitting next to the famous actress.
Honorable mentions:
o The Red Lion - Vail's first bar. More of a 30+ scene, go for the nachos, stay for the atmosphere.
o Vendetta's - One of the first "hangouts" with it's fair share of wild tales. Long known as a ski patrol hangout, great spot for pizza.
o Covered Bridge Coffee (daytime hours), best place for a cup of joe before you go!
Post Script: Lionshead (the western section of Vail) also holds it's own with Garfinkles, Bart and Yeti's and access to Adventure Ridge, arguably the best FAC (Friday Afternoon Club) around.Singles Guide to Skiing Into Vail Bars Vacation Resorts Guide


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Columbus, Ohio -- The following statement can be attributed in full, or in part, to Heather Taylor-Miesle, President of the OEC Action Fund:
"All Ohioans should tonight celebrate Sen. Sherrod Brown's re-election to the U.S. Senate. As an environmental champion who has demonstrated tremendous support for Ohio's air, land and water, we are eager to send him back to Washington to represent us. We endorsed Sen. Brown and had his back because he's always had our environment's back.
"With our national friends at League of Conservation Voters, NRDC Action Fund and Next Gen Action, we raised almost $318,000 for the Brown campaign.
"A truly iconic Ohioan, Sen. Brown has spent his career working tirelessly on our behalf, and I know he will continue to do so over the next six years."


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Strike Force Heroes 2
Strike Force Heroes 2
Strike Force Heroes 2 – Heavily redesigned by Sky9 Games, now with more character classes, more game modes and totally insane number of weapons. All character classes from Strike Force Heroes have been removed from the game and added 5 new:
- The Engineer (Nathan) – As you'd expect, Nathan uses all kinds of gadgets and "Sentry Turrets" in combat. Engineer is a support class; Nathan is less effective in a head to head combat but very effective supporting him team.
- The Mercenary (Dex) – Strange as it is, assassin uses machine guns and all kinds of bombs in combat (assassins supposed to be silent and sneaky). Dex is useless in team play but he can whack enemies all by himself when if needed.
- The General (West) – West is a master of close range combat and naturally very useful for the team, buffing each teammate with combat agility.
- The Sniper (Jyn) – Oriented to do highest damage by exploiting enemy weaknesses, just like Assassin class.
- The Juggernaut – Assumes the role of the tank in Strike Force Heroes 2. Thanks to his heavy armor, Juggernaut can take huge amount of damage. Effectively uses explosives and close range weapons.
What's New in Strike Force Heroes 2
Other than entire character system, there are few innovations in the game: Character can now equip gear (body and helmet). Just like with achievements, higher level gear needs to be unlocked. Same goes for weapons but we're not going to discuss weapons in this review. Instead, let's see the skill table and "Killstreak" for each character.
Sniper Passive Skills and KillStreaks
Passive Skills
- Kill Steal: +15% Damage to enemies not targeting you. Killing is easier when you're not being fired at.
- Armor Piercing: Your bullets pass through enemy armor, hitting their health. Pierce 80% of enemy armor.
- Extreme Focus: Taking your time for precise shots will heavily increase your damage. +30% damage after not shooting for 1 second.
- Overkill: Killing an enemy with huge damage adds the excess damage to your next shot.
Kill Streak
- Battle Scan: Enemies are revealed on Radar and Take +15% damage for 8 seconds.
- True Stealth: Turn invisible for 8 seconds. Attacking or being attacked will reveal you briefly.
- Aim bot: 75% chance your shots count as headshots for 8 seconds.
- Wall hack: for 8 seconds, you can shoot directly through all walls.
General Passive Skills and KillStreaks
Passive Skills
- Fast Hands: Master the art of weaponry with lightning fast reloads. Reloads Magnums and Shotguns x3 faster.
- Full Auto: With custom triggers, all weapons become full automatic and have an increase in Fire Rate. + Fire Rate, all weapons are full-auto
- Transfusion: Killing an enemy without 5 feet transfers some of his life to you. Heal for 25% when killing enemies in very close range.
- Gun Play: Swap your guns after every kill to keep a steady stream of bullets. Killing an enemy instantly reloads your other gun.
Kill Streak
- Regen Boost: Give all allies Rapid Health Regeneration for 8 seconds.
- Aim Boost: Give all allies 2x Accuracy for 8 seconds.
- Critical Boost: Give all allies +50$ Critical chance for 8 seconds.
- Morale Boost: Give all allies half the bonuses from Regen, Ciritcal and Aim boost for 8 seconds.
Engineer Passive Skills and KillStreaks
Passive Skills
- Iron Grip: Aim is not decreased by firing or movement. A strong grip on your weapon ensures beast accuracy at all times
- Adrenaline: +15 Fire rate when being hit. Increase your fire rate while being damaged.
- Repair bots: 4x health regeneration. When injured, Nano repair bots repair your wounds, speeding up recovery
- Efficiency: Killstreaks require 1 less kill. All gadgets are created with great efficiency, allowing them to be deployed quicker.
Kill Streak
- Battle Turret: Deploy Battle Turret to guard an area for 12 seconds
- Combat Drone: a Combat Drone follows you and attacks enemies for 8 seconds (can stack multiple drones)
- Tesla Coil: Damages nearby enemies and lowers their damage output for 18 seconds. Has very high health.
- Rocket Sentry: Deploy a Rocket Sentry to destroy everything in its vision for 12 seconds
Mercenary Passive Skills and KillStreaks
Passive Skills
- No Sweat: -30% Damage from explosives / fire. Can no longer damage yourself. (Reduced damage from explosives)
- Sacrifice: +15% Damage, but -15% health. Deal more damage at the cost of reducing max health
- Scavenger: Killing an enemy recovers +15 Ammo. Steals ammo from fallen enemies.
- Ammo Feed: Never reload with machine guns. +5% chance to set enemy on fire. Ammo is fed directly to your machine gun, making it very hot.
Kill Streak
- Surge: Gain a sudden surge of power, increasing the damage you deal by 25%, while reducing the damage you take by 25% for 10 seconds
- Bloodthist: For 10 seconds, all damage you deal is directly converted into health.
- Rage: Burst into an angry Rage, increasing all damage you deal by 40% for 10 seconds.
- Death Wizard: for 10 seconds, all weapons magically have infinite ammo without needing to reload. Works with Explosives too.
Juggernaut Passive Skills and KillStreaks
Passive Skills
- Immovable Object: + 30% Armor
- Reflective Plating: +8% Chance to Reflect Bullets
- Boodytrap: Damage Nearby Enemy When Losing Amor
- Resistance: Immune to Status Effects
Kill Streak
- Combustion: For 7 seconds, reduce damage by 10% and burn enemies in 4ft radius, setting them on fire
- Sub Zero: for 8 seconds reduce damage by 30%, and freeze enemies in 8ft radius, lowing their fire rate by 50%
- Static Field: for 9 seconds, reduce damage by 30% and electrocute enemies in 8ft radius, lowing their damage output by 20%
- Corrosion: For 10 seconds reduce damage by 15% and corrode enemies in 6ft radius, covering them in acid.
Tags: 2D, Action, Arena, Science Fiction, Shooting, Skill Points and Talents, Sniper, Strike Force Heroes, Upgrades, War


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Heart of the Swarm Walkthrough
Heart of the Swarm features a more linear progression than Wings of Liberty. Although players are free to choose the general order of missions undertaken, all missions will eventually be played. Those missions can be found below, along with the special Evolution Missions and interdispersed cutscenes.
Umoja Missions[edit]
Char Missions[edit]
Kaldir Missions[edit]
Zerus Missions[edit]
Skygeirr Missions[edit]
Space Missions[edit]
Final Missions[edit]
Evolution Missions[edit]
Mastery Achievements[edit]
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Battle of Cirta
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|Battle of Cirta
|Part of the Second Punic War
|Roman Republic
|Commanders and leaders
|Syphax (POW)
Gaius Laelius
|Casualties and losses
5,000 killed
2,500 captured
|375 killed
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Ottoman Algeria (16th - 19th centuries)
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The Battle of Cirta was a battle during the Second Punic War between the forces of the Roman Republic under Publius Cornelius Scipio and Carthage's main ally, Syphax.
On Scipio's orders, two of his ablest commanders, Laelius and Masinissa, followed Syphax's retreat to the town of Cirta, wherein Syphax garnered fresh forces to meet the two generals in the open. He proceeded to organise them on the Roman model, hoping to copy the continuous success of Scipio on the battlefield; he had a force large enough to take on the Romans, but nearly all of his soldiers were raw and inexperienced. The first encounter was between the two opposing cavalry units, and though the battle was initially hard-fought, when the Roman infantry line reinforced the intervals of their cavalry, the raw troops broke and fled. Syphax, seeing his force crumbling, sought to inspire his men into regrouping by riding forward and exposing himself to danger. In this gallant attempt, he was unhorsed and made prisoner, and failed to rally his troops.
The Roman force pushed on to Cirta, and gained control of the town merely by showing the African leader in chains. Scipio's foothold in Africa was all but assured, and with the Carthaginian general Hannibal soon returning from Italy, the Battle of Zama would soon follow.
- Livy, Titus (trans. Rev. Canon Roberts). The History of Rome, Volume 4. London: J. M. Dent & Sons, Limited, 1905. pp. 11-12
Coordinates: 36°22′03″N 6°36′43″E / 36.3675°N 6.6119°E
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An area traffic stop leads to the discovery of heroin, money and more
Two people from La Puente, California, will stand trial for bringing a large amount of heroin into the area. Ricardo Mercado Sanchez, 39, and Luisa Fernanda Patino Sandoval, 32, are both charged with a felony count of manufacture/delivery/possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance as a result of a traffic stop on Aug. 8 in Morris Township.
After a preliminary hearing Wednesday during centralized court in Clearfield County, District Judge James Glass ruled the charges be sent on to the court of common pleas for further disposition. The couple remains incarcerated on $250,000 bail each.
According to the affidavit of probable cause, a state trooper spotted a vehicle commit multiple traffic violations, including not signaling for a turn and not driving in the proper lane. It was also following another vehicle too closely. The trooper then initiated a traffic stop.
Sanchez, the driver, and Sandoval consented to a search of the vehicle, and officers allegedly found a bulk amount of heroin, suspected fentanyl, and a digital scale concealed in a large powdered laundry detergent container. They also reportedly found an amount of bulk currency.
Both Sanchez and Sandoval denied ownership of the items. The amount of heroin is suspected to be in excess of one kilogram, according to the report.


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Hitchin photographer - highlights of 2017
2017 - the year in pictures
Hello, it's been a while! Things have been quiet on my blog, and it's good to be back. Our new baby daughter Jessamine arrived in May and she has brightened all our lives. So although this year has been quieter work-wise due to my pregnancy and her arrival, it has been one of my most fulfilling photographically. Each project taken on has been carefully timed and planned to fit in with my maternity leave which has been so great. I end the year far more sleep deprived than I ever thought possible. However I also end it with a heart very full, more adventures under our belt and excited for 2018. So here is a year in the life of a Hitchin photographer.
Spending time photographing my own family
This is the place where my heart has been growing and learning for most of the year. Making the effort to take my 'big' camera out every now and again to record our daily life has become so important. And I am so glad I did. Jessy is now 8 months old, rolling, crawling, clapping and waving - turning into a proper little person of her own.There's no denying, this is a long blog post and I wanted to include all of the images. I realised it's been a whole year since a photograph graced the pages of this blog! So scroll through quickly or settle down for a few minutes."I just don't know where the year has gone." We all say it! This for me is what drives my photography - capturing connections as the days race by so quickly, helping me to focus on the little things in life. The thought that will be looked back on in years to come and bring back some of that feeling and atmosphere. My husband Dafydd hardly ever picks up a camera but the first picture he took of Jessy when she arrived (see below) will always be precious to me. To be honest, most of the time I use my phone to photograph the kids , like we all do, the best camera is the one you have with you!
An adventure to France in October half term with my parents.
Cornwall, oh how I love you.
We watched from the cliff tops on St Michael's Mount with our friends and saw several dolphins playing in the water below. Squint and you can see them. The 35mm lens is my favourite but it is definitely not a wildlife lens! Well, this photo captures a feeling for me of that moment at least, even if you can't really see the dolphins! While we were in Cornwall I took Jessamine to St Ives by myself for the day. I showed her the boats, we sat on the beach, I ate a cream tea while she slept and we visited the Tate gallery.It was utterly wonderful. A bit of time for myself in my favourite place, with my girl along for the ride. We took Sebastian with us to St Ives for a holiday when he was a similar age so it felt like a bit of a pilgrimage. Amongst the chaos and emotional rollercoaster of a newborn, heading to somewhere your heart feels home is something I would thoroughly recommend.Seb is now 3 and a half, and adores an adventure. He is an absolute ray of sunshine, and so far he likes singing and music as much as I do! Our little conversations, his observations of the world and his growing imagination are my favourite thing ever. That is not a stone he is carrying in the picture below, it is a dragon's egg, believe it! The picture below is my Grandad Alan, in his garage. I took this the week before he and my Grandma moved house. This has been his workspace, his tinkering space for the last 30 years. It felt emotional to sit and talk to him about all the things he has fixed and created in here and I picked up my camera to capture it, a very special moment.2017 WeddingsWell what can I say? This was my last year of weddings (at least for a while) as I move to focus on photograph families and portraits in the coming year. These last weddings were utterly wonderful. Thank you to all my couples and your families for having me, I have loved you all so much. It's such a privilege of a job to capture a wedding day and I adored every single minute.
Keyla & James (Polhawn Fort, Cornwall)
Sarah & Dean (engaged, I can't wait to photograph their wedding in February!)
Julia & Robert (South Farm, Cambridgeshire)
Holly & James (Highgate)
Sarah and Neville (Horsham)
Suzy & Sim (Danish Camp, Bedfordshire)
Hannah & Peter (Polhawn Fort, Cornwall...oh and the most amazing light ever!)
Carron & Vicky (Hitchin, Hertfordshire)
2017 Family sessions
I am so excited to be following my love of these shoots into 2018. Capturing families at home, where they live and grow is where it's at for me. Thank you to all the families who asked me to photograph them. It is such an honour to be welcomed into your homes for the morning or afternoon. And an absolute joy sending off your galleries. Knowing that these photos will be looked back upon in years to come is the best part of the job.
Commercial shoots 2017
The year ended with two shoots with some incredible local brands, first up a winter look book for Jolly Brown Vintage in Hitchin. This collaboration was extra special, to celebrate their 10th anniversary of trading and I was so happy to be a part of it! When Anna from Little Flea Kids magazine asked me to photograph the front cover for their online Christmas gift guide I was super excited - it had a Princess and the Pea vibe going on, and was a wonderful afternoon working with the team again.And finally a portrait session with Sarah and Yoshie from Sas and Yosh. They are wonderfully talented designer and illustrators who asked me to photograph their collection at the same time as capturing their personalities. Their gallery of images is being shared on instagram as part of their social media over the coming weeks. I loved this little project and am really excited to photograph more small businesses over the next year.
If you've made it to the end, well done! Here's to 2018 and all that it may bring. As the year begins this is how you will mostly find me: hanging out with the babies, juggling the days with my husband Daf and finding a balance with motherhood and self employment. I am determined to get into the frame with my children more this year, because I want them to see me in their family photos when they are grown. So I vow to use the self timer function on my camera every now and again this year - my one and only resolution.


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MR Fingerprinting
A giant leap for precision medicine
A new frontier
Magnetic Resonance diagnostics is at the frontier of a paradigm shift. Until now, an MR image has been a mixture of weighted tissue properties, provided by sequential, repetitive data-acquisition with fixed parameters. Diagnostic evaluation has been purely qualitative, and highly dependent on system parameters. Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting1 (MRF) makes it possible to glean quantitative information from scans that enable decisions based on digital tissue data, not visual impressions. The target anatomy can be described numerically instead of visually.
What is MRF?
Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting (MRF)1 uses quantitative information to generate a more precise understanding of a patient's condition. Quantitative MRF offers enormous potential to improve tissue differentiation and enable less invasive diagnostics. Based on reliable, absolute numbers, MRF data could increase objective comparisons in follow-up studies. Ultimately, aided by artificial intelligence (AI), quantitative measurements will lead to more personalized treatments. MR Fingerprinting is at the frontier of a new dimension in quantitative imaging.
MR Fingerprinting in a nutshell
Features & Benefits
MRF Acquisition – it's robust and rapid
MR Fingerprinting generates reliable, quantitative multi-parametric maps with high reproducibility that can lay the groundwork for more accurate diagnosis.
MRF acquisition employs an innovative, pseudo-random variation of scan parameters, such as flip angle (FA), repetition time (TR), echo-time (TE), or readout trajectory, to extract multiple quantitative tissue parameters from a single scan. By varying these parameters, tissues create unique signal evolutions of data or "fingerprints," which reflect the composition of the scanned tissue. MRF utilizes a spiral sampling trajectory, which drastically under-samples the acquired data. This results in a fast and efficient acquisition, while preserving spatial and temporal data integrity.
MRF Dictionary – it's precise and efficient
MR Fingerprinting intends to acquire quantitative maps to accurately measure tissue properties, and describe the target anatomy numerically instead of visually.
Every MRF acquisition sequence has its own Dictionary that is calculated before scanning. The Dictionary is a database of possible unique signal evolutions, or fingerprints. For example, the three properties, T1, T2, and B1, can lead to a Dictionary with over 700,000 entries. A pattern matching process compares the fingerprints with the Dictionary. When there is a match, the properties of this fingerprint are assigned to a map. This process is repeated sequentially until all fingerprints have a corresponding property, creating a 1:1 map.
MRF Analyzer – it's data, visualized
The objective of MR Fingerprinting is to generate robust, quantitative multi-parametric maps with high reproducibility that are able to measure absolute values.
The Analyzer simultaneously analyzes all quantitative data from MRF parameter maps, conventional parameter maps, and anatomical MR data. The dependency between two parameters is visualized by a scatter plot for the analysis of the relationship of measured
quantitative MRF parameters (such as T1 or T2 values), and conventional quantitative data (such as ADC values). The plot displays the values of one parameter over a second parameter across all voxels of the measured volume. This represents distinct areas characterizing different tissue types.
Clinical Use
Clinical study: What can MRF contribute to potentially improve therapy planning? What are the relevant regions for targeted biopsy?
Images courtesy Prof. Siegfried Trattnig, AKH Vienna
Clinical study: Lesion characterization, 68 year-old male, headache for more than 10 days
Images courtesy Prof. Meiyung Wang, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, PR China
Clinical study: Evaluation of diffuse lesions in MS
48 year old male patient under treatment for Multiple Sclerosis
Images courtesy Fernanda Rueda-Lopes and Cinthia Chaves, DASA, RJ, Brazil
Siemens Healthineers' Precision Imaging recognized with Global Visionary Innovation Leadership Award 2019
Articles and Talks
Further information about MR Fingerprinting in the MAGNETOM World:
Tissue Segmentation and Partial Volume Estimation with Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting
Dan Ma, et al., Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
Magnetic Resonance Field Fingerprinting (MRF1)
Mathias Nittka, Ph.D., et al., Siemens Healthineers, Erlangen, Germany
Overview of MR Fingerprinting
Vikas Gulani et al., Dept. of Radiology, Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
New Application Opportunities Using MR Fingerprinting
Mark Griswold, Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, USA),
9th MAGNETOM World Summit in Oxfordshire, UK
MR Fingerprint Imaging at 7T2; the New Way of Imaging!
Mark Griswold, Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, USA),
4th Ultra-High Field User Meeting, Vienna, Austria
1Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting is currently under development and not commercially available. It is not for sale in the US or other countries. Its future availability cannot be guaranteed.
27T system mentioned herein is an investigational device. The product is still under development and not commercially available yet. Its future availability cannot be ensured.


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Thank you for taking the time to visit my website. I understand it can be a daunting experience when choosing a therapist. My name is Sam. I am a qualified counsellor/psychotherapist working with adults and young people in the Leeds area.
I have been involved in the mental health field since 2011. I have worked with numerous different individuals across a range of settings. Currently, I see clients at the Horsforth centre and a city centre practice.
My approach to counselling/psychotherapy is to work as a team. I believe the relationship we form will influence the relationship you have with yourself and others. I will share theory that will shed new insights about your ways of relating.
The therapy room is your space to share and be listened to. It is confidential and consistent. I will not judge, ridicule, or criticise. I may challenge you with regard to certain thoughts or behaviours. This is to highlight possible different ways of perceiving situations.
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Essential PH-1s Camera gets Portrait Mode:
After Q&A session on Reddit by the Essential Company, Company has promised that the Camera app on its PH-1 Smartphone will get an update soon, in which we will enable Portrait Mode as well as bringing along some other best changes and feature.
In Portrait Mode, company also aimed to update also includes reduced JPEG compression (aimed to improve image quality) and some stability fixes. It also adds exposure compensation for all regular camera modes; in fact it will come with fully package to use in its original app rather than downloading other apps from Play Store.
In session held on reddit, the company also reveals that Android Oreo Beta V2 will rollout next week. For all details related to the AMA, head click here. Hold the updated Camera app by heading to the Google Play link below.
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Replacing a ring and back to Opals
September 5th 2007
I take photos and record details of many of the items I make. This can be very handy if the item ever gets lost. Last week I finished doing a ring for David in Orange NSW. About a year ago I made an engagement ring for David and unfortunately it went missing.
Luckily I kept all the details and photos of the original ring so making a replacement was not too difficult. I hope you get many years out of the new ring David and thank you for coming back to us.
Also last week I finished a very nice Boulder Opal pendant that is pictured here.


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Flowood, Miss., September 5, 2018 - The American Red Cross Mississippi Region reports a count of 329 people in its evacuation centers at midnight September 5, 2018. All Red Cross evacuation centers closed at noon today.
In response to Tropical Storm Gordon, Red Cross is supporting six other shelter locations.
Red Cross evacuation centers/shelters provide a safe place to stay for those who have been ordered to evacuate their homes prior to a storm. They typically are only meant to house people for 12-72 hours until the storm moves through.
Planning is underway to meet potential disaster assessment, distribution of emergency supplies and community feeding needs. The Red Cross continues to work with government and non-government partners for coordination and support.
The storm still has the potential to produce heavy rain, high winds and flash flooding. People should remain cautious and informed.
Download the free Red Cross Emergency App to select up to 35 different severe weather and emergency alerts on their mobile device. The content includes expert guidance on what to do before, during and after different emergencies or disasters from home fires to hurricanes. The app can be found in smartphone app stores by searching for American Red Cross, texting 'EMERGENCY' to 90999, or by going to redcross.org/apps. For detailed guidance on planning for people with Disabilities, Access and Functional needs, see FEMA's checklist.
HELP FOR BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS, ORGANIZATIONS The Red Cross Ready Rating™ program helps businesses, schools and other organizations prepare for emergencies that can disrupt daily operations. Ready Rating™ offers specific steps that organizations can take to be better prepared. It includes a planning tool to help their employees or members know what their roles are in the early hours of an emergency, what their next steps are, and a resource center with tools that help businesses, employees and students develop and practice preparedness plans. More information about this valuable program can be found at readyrating.org.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.


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What do you really say about a movie that is intended purely for entertainment? It entertained. It isn't brilliant, but neither were the the first two. It has a few truly great stunt gags, and a bevy of old and new faces to provide some side games of "spot the actor."
What is wrong with this installment is what was wrong with the others: almost no story and lousy timing. On the story front, Stallone (Escape Plan) did attempt to have some more structure. But the humor is still at such a throwaway pace that you miss a lot, and what you do catch you never really get to acknowledge. I understand the pacing they were going for, but comedy requires changes in pacing to work, otherwise you just get numb to it. I will admit, though, that Banderas' (Automata) live-action Puss in Boots manage to survive that issue well. Snipes (Blade) got to have a bit of fun also.
What they did better this round was a bit of casting and one wild throw to keep the series alive. On the first front, Gibson (The Beaver) really delivered a good Big Bad for the film. He had levels and even some subtlety to him. Sure it is a bit cookie cutter, but he felt more real than just about any other actor on screen. On the other front, bringing in a younger crew was blatantly calculating to broaden appeal, and not even well structured into the story. They all hold their own about as well as anyone in the flick. However, the very end of the film, they push the point with a musical queue that will either make you smile or make you grimace, depending on how you felt about the previous couple hours.
Overall, this is probably better than the previous films in the series, but that isn't saying much. It is pure popcorn and little else. If you have time you need to fill and enjoy the action genre, you could do worse, and that's about as enthusiastic as I can get for the results. Given it was Hughes (Red Hill) first big-budget outing as director, he managed to keep all the pieces together and rolling. Whether that will serve him as he tackles the upcoming English-language remake of The Raid, who knows? As to this offering, it is entirely up to you how you want to spend two hours of your evening.


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If you are a believer, what led you to Christ? Was it the fear of hell, or the love of God? In my mind, those are the two leading factors of one coming to the faith; fear and love. But I wonder if the salvations that are strongest at the start are those that give their lives to Christ out of love; love for the grace of God. Any reason to come to Christ is a good one, but the bible teaches us that it is the grace of God that not only brings salvation, but also teaches us to remain faithful to him by saying "no" to sin. Titus chapter 2 verses 11 and 12 says this:
"For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,"
It is often God's love and grace that brings us to lasting repentance. Because once we understand grace, I believe our heart softens to God's way of thinking. His grace offers us salvation, but it also teaches us to remain faithful. Ask yourself, would you rather be led by the stick or the carrot? Would you rather be pressured, punished or coerced into doing what's right, or would you rather be driven by the desire to please and align yourself with the one who has encouraged, loved, and sacrificed himself for you? I always encourage you to say "no" to ungodliness. But if the fear of hell hasn't been enough to keep you on track, I encourage you to try the grace of God.
It is the grace of God that can teach us to say "no" to ungodliness and worldly passions. The grace of God can help us to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives even in this present age. Those are words lifted directly from the bible. Everyone needs a healthy fear of the Lord, but I encourage you to focus most of your energy on the grace of the Lord. His love for you is a strong agent to remain faithful to him. When you think about the things you love about those you love, doesn't it make you love them all the more? I encourage to continue to think about what you love about our heavenly Father. Love of him and his grace can be the key to setting you free if you are in bondage. After all, Jesus said, "If you love me, you will keep my commands". Looking through the lens of Titus 2, that could be less of a warning and more of an answer as to how to stay faithful.


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DHBN rapidly pilots technologies of NYC-based startups to advance healthcare, create jobs and strengthen City's health tech sector
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), in partnership with HITLAB, announced today the fourth class of the Digital Health Breakthrough Network, an initiative for startups to pilot their products with end-users and strengthen their connection to New York City healthcare and technology sectors. The latest class of startups are developing technologies such as voice technology for managing care for senior citizens and technology for detecting and preventing hospital-acquired infections.
The Digital Health Breakthrough Network is part of a portfolio of initiatives launched by NYCEDC to support life sciences and healthcare ecosystems based in New York City. Selected startups in the program are able to pilot their technologies with clinical partners and patients around the City. The pilots are designed to efficiently provide early-stage startups with initial evidence that will help them improve their products and pitches to investors.
The latest class of promising startups include Biotia, a DNA sequencing technology and AI software that identifies pathogens and drug resistance markers to prevent hospital-acquired infections; Soundmind, a voice assistant tool to support the care of older adults; OpticSurg, an augmented reality software tool to support surgical procedures; and KnowNOW, a telehealth platform that provides testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases.
"The Digital Health Breakthrough Network strives to solve medical challenges by supporting innovative startups that are improving healthcare through the application of new technologies," said NYCEDC President and CEO James Patchett. "NYCEDC is very proud of this remarkable class of startups, and we look forward to the program's continued success."
"We are proud to support startups who combat a diverse array of healthcare needs with trailblazing technologies that range from augmented reality to DNA sequencing to artificial intelligence," said Laura Pugliese, Deputy Director of HITLAB. "We are also proud to see such a high level of diversity in the entrepreneurs selected for this latest class of the program, 100% of which is comprised of female founders. We feel this cohort is a great reflection of the diversity of NYC as a whole, and also is a step in the right direction for increasing representation of women and minorities in the digital health and tech industry."
"Biotia is honored to join the Digital Health Breakthrough Network. A challenge in creating new health tech for hospitals is how to seamlessly integrate and provide value without disrupting the very important work the hospitals are doing," said Dr. Niamh O'Hara, Biotia. We look forward to both building relationships in the NYC healthcare system, and working with the HITLAB and NYCEDC's team to streamline and enhance our implementation."
"The Digital Breakthrough Health Network offers the exact kind of support that Soundmind needs as we work together to improve health outcomes of fellow New Yorkers," said Erum Khan, Soundmind. Working in a startup, we are often stretched thin and require additional resources to help us perform research to ensure our product provides real health benefits to our customers. This program will help us improve our offering and provide evidence on the tangible benefits our customers are receiving."
"KnowNOW is honored to have been selected by the Digital Health Breakthrough Network. STD's have hit an all-time high in the United States, but particularly NYC," said Dr. Diana Ramirez, KnowNOW. The KnowNOW team is excited to use the support of the program to accelerate and pilot our product. We look forward to creating valuable new relationships and generating evidence that can help us in our quest to use technology to deliver care."
"A lot of programs talk about the need to better support diversity in tech and entrepreneurship, but the Digital Health Breakthrough Network is actively making it happen," said Dr. Tran Tu Huynh of OpticSurg. As an immigrant female LGBTQ engineer and surgeon, I am honored and proud to be in their cohort as we work together to make social, technological, and healthcare progress."
Since 2016, the Digital Health Breakthrough Network has completed pilot studies on behalf of twelve startups supported by the program. The technologies have been tested in partnership with clinics and medical centers including Housing Works, The New Jewish Home, and the Reeds Center.
Driven by a commitment to innovation, job growth, and business development, the Digital Health Breakthrough Network supports the development of cutting-edge solutions to transform the City's health care system. As a result of the program, eight companies from previous cohorts have created 41 new jobs, raised $2.5 million in funds, served 119 patients in health care facilities and engaged with 88 clinicians in the product testing process.
About NYCEDC
New York City Economic Development Corporation is the City's primary vehicle for promoting economic growth in each of the five boroughs. NYCEDC's mission is to stimulate growth through expansion and redevelopment programs that encourage investment, generate prosperity and strengthen the City's competitive position. NYCEDC serves as an advocate to the business community by building relationships with companies that allow them to take advantage of New York City's many opportunities. Find the organization on Facebook and Twitter, and visit the blog to learn more about NYCEDC projects and initiatives.
About HITLAB
HITLAB is an impact-first organization that offers digital health research, advisory, and teaching services to improve health delivery around the world. We help leading organizations ideate, create, evaluate, and diffuse technology-based solutions to pressing healthcare challenges. Our team of public health professionals, statisticians, clinicians, engineers, economists, strategists, designers, and anthropologists is determined to address healthcare needs across the globe. We work with a wide variety of stakeholders in both the public and private sectors to design and disseminate studies, programs, and products that improve healthcare access and delivery. For more information on HITLAB and its premier digital health services and events, please visit the HITLAB website and follow the organization on Twitter or LinkedIn.


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Rwandan President Paul Kagame has today met with high profile leaders Donald Tusk, President of European Council, ahead of the 12th edition of the European Development Days (EDD) which will run from June5-6, 2018 in the Belgian capital, Brussels, official sources have said.
"President Kagame is now meeting with Donald Tusk, President of European Council, ahead of the 12th edition of the European Development Days," President Kagame official source said.
This year's EDD will be hold under the theme: Women and Girls at the Forefront of Sustainable Development: protect, empower, and invest. Development partners use the occasion to brainstorm various ideas and share experiences in their relentless quest for solutions to world problems.
The role of women and girls in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is high on the agenda this year.
The meetings present an opportunity for Rwanda to exchange on bilateral matters, regional and global issues, the sources added.
Besides meeting other leaders Neven Mimica, EU Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development; Antonio and Antonio Tajani, Speaker of the European Parliament, Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/VP of the European Commission and Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the EU Commission President Kagame is expected to speak during the opening ceremony.


text: Les + I (yes, there are two people in these photos.. hint: I'm a twin!) grew up going to Palm Desert. It's in my top 5 favorite places on earth – and I crave the heat, the sand & the way the desert cools off in the evenings. I could go on + on with the nostalgia, but I'll keep it quick. On our way back from Europe, we stopped in Palm Desert for a few days before heading back home. We realized we both had never been to Salvation Mountain before – so on a whim we jumped in the car + drove south. This place has a high influx of tourism, but let me tell ya – it lives up to the hype. It truly is a hippie (disclaimer: the real, off-the-grid kind) haven. We ran around for about an hour, exploring & making friends with the local cats (also disclaimer: not a fan of cats... but I can't really resist any animal). On our way back up to Palm Desert, we careened off the road to watch a K-Pop band film a music video at the Sultan Sea. Could our day have gotten any weirder? Anyways, highly recommend this little spot – but make sure to hit up the Imperial Dunes out there (also known as Algodones Dunes), that'll change your life. Oh, and on your way back up go to Grill-A-Burger, it'll change your life even more.


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Surprise you don't have a job anymore!
Have you ever walked into a meeting only to have your brain suggest that it is not the meeting you expected it to be?
That is what happened to me this week. I went to a meeting that was supposed to be about communications outreach. Instead I walked into a room with my boss and two people from HR waiting for me. I knew what was happening before my boss delivered the news that this would be my last day with the organization.
Shock and Awe?
To be honest I wasn't completely surprised.
The organization I worked for does important work and it is a pretty good work environment. That said, I never really clicked with the work. I wasn't engaged or excited about the work I was doing. It was the first 'real job' where I have not woken up in the morning with ideas about what I could improve or change to resolve challenges.
My boss noticed my lack of enthusiasm and did what she had to do.
I already knew it wasn't a long term job for me.
They gave me a push before I could jump.
Not my first rodeo
This is the third time I have been unemployed.
The first time was as a result of my own hubris and lack of understanding how to actually find a job. I walked into a job the day after I finished university that I didn't have to apply for or interview for. When I left that job without lining up my next one, I discovered that job searching was much more difficult than I expected. Interestingly the next 'permanent' job I landed also occurred without an application or interview.
The second time I was out of work was planned. I went on parental leave after the birth of my second daughter. Due to some fortunate circumstances I was able to get severance even though it was always the plan that I wasn't coming back from leave. I even left town and we moved during that period. I found work once without too much effort after I started looking.
This time it was not planned, but I have learned some lessons from my last two rounds at this show. It doesn't really matter how I landed here. I am as unemployed as I was the last two times.
Next Steps
I have three kids and am the primary breadwinner in my family so I have a sense of urgency about finding a new job. I don't have time to wallow in my circumstance. I just need to move on and get the process underway to find a new position to ensure I can pay the bills when the severance runs out.
This week:
- I met with a lawyer to review my departure package and a transition coach that my former employer is paying for to help me find my next position. I am fortunate to be able to do both of these things. I was not able to take advantage of either in my previous situations.
- I updated my resumé to reflect my accomplishments in my most recent position.
- I made a list of all of the contacts in my network who I need to connect with to let them know I am looking for a new challenge.
- I created to do lists in several categories to keep myself on track in the coming days
- I have searched job listings and set up a number of job alerts and signed up for some daily job listing emails
- I updated my LinkedIn profile
- I found a few jobs to apply for and started that process.
Next week I will:
- finish creating a daily schedule for myself – this and the to do lists help to stave off the rising tide of panic that frequently appears when unemployed and seeking work. It also helps keep me focused and motivated.
- meet with my transition coach again
- have my first networking coffee date
- submit three job applications
- begin my network activation in earnest
- finalize my severance agreement – assuming all the details get sorted out
- start to build exercise and more healthy eating into my day since I have the time
- chaperone a school field trip
- spend more time with my kids
- perhaps start going to bed earlier
Keeping track
I'll probably document my search here to keep myself on track and motivated. In one of my previous positions I helped others find work and combined with my own experience looking for work I have a pretty good sense of the process. It occurs to me that some of you might find a guide to looking for work to be helpful so I'll likely add one of those to my collection of dad guides. I do have a little extra time on my hands after all…


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Trinity Episcopal Church
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Lead Gardener
Mike Cadden
Trinity's Mission
Trinity Church is over 150 years old and has been at its present location for over 75 years. The Garden started in 2014 but was idle till 2016. The bulk of the produce from the Garden goes to supplement Trinity's Food Pantry Program which gives out food to needy individuals on Mondays.
People interested in volunteering at Trinity should email Mike Cadden at firstname.lastname@example.com


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Love MUTTS Round Magnet Set (10)
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Show off your love for MUTTS with this ter-ruff-ic assortment of adoption-themed magnets. Keep them all for yourself or hand them out as gifts to fellow pet parents and animal rescuers! Set includes ten round magnets, each measuring 3" in diameter. This item is part of our Love MUTTS collection to show appreciation for every kind of dog and cat.
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Elmfield Hotel Review
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25 Clifton Drive New South Promenade
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Elmfield Hotel Review – The Elmfield is a family run Guest house which offers accommodation on a bed and breakfast or a room only basis ideally situated on the South Shorejust off the promenade and adjacent to the Blackpool Pleasure Beach. The Sandcastle Water Park and Golden Mile is a short walk away. It has a licensed bar with a pool table and darts and 10 en-suite rooms catering for families couples and singles. We welcome groups but please check with us prior to booking. Sorry we do not allow single sex groups or Hen and Stags. A freshly cooked full English breakfast is served each morning. Guests can enjoy tea and coffee in the sun lounge. All our rooms have been comfortably furnished and include central heating. Each room has its own flat screen TV with free view and provisions so you can make tea or coffee. We have family rooms twin rooms and double rooms available all of which include an en-suite shower and toilet. Although we are not pet friendly we do have a small dog to welcome guests. Finding us could not be simpler Sat Nav FY4 1NT Blackpool Pleasure beach is a 2 minute walk away and we are close to the M55/M6
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As soon as we decided to have Abby's bachelorette party on a boat, I knew I wanted to DIY some custom beach bags for each of the ladies (and our one gentleman :) ). Initially I was going to use the same approach I did with the DIY Custom Beach Hat and simply lay out yarn or sequin trim into the sayings I wanted, but I quickly realized that would not be durable enough for a bag filled with goodies. Instead, I tried out the same embroidery approach I used for a DIY Embroidered Sweaters post in the past and I LOVE how they turned out!
First off, you need a straw tote (I purchased ours on sale from Gap), lots of yarn (I used ~1.3 rolls for the 'I Do' bag, most of it going towards the pom poms), embroidery paper, an embroidery needle, pom-pom maker, and a hot glue gun. Using the medium sized pom-pom maker from Hobby Lobby, I first made 23 pom-poms (9 for the back, 6 for the sides, and another 8 for the front).
Next, I drew out the 'I Do' on the embroidery paper and taped it to the center of the straw tote. Abby loved this 'I Do' tote by Soeur Du Maroc so I was trying to replicate that font as closely as possible.
From there I simply started embroidering the text using a 'basic embroidery' technique I searched on Youtube. I embroidered over the 'I Do' twice to make it a bit thicker. Looking back I wish I had doubled up on the embroidery for the other totes (shown at the end of this post!) but my thumbs were literally going numb from doing all 4 bags so there was no way I was going to do it all again.
From there I gently ripped off the embroidery paper and used the glue gun to attach all of the pom-poms. Since the glue seeps into the creases in the straw, the pom-poms actually stay very well. Abby flew from Seattle to Omaha and Omaha to Jamaica and they all stayed attached!
I absolutely love how they turned out and they only cost ~$40 total! Check out all of the other bags I put together below:
Which bag is your fav?! I switched things up for each tote and love how the colored ones turned out. Next week I'll share all of the goodies that I included in the bags and the final few DIYs from the bach party so stay tuned! Follow along on IG @clockingoutblog for more goodies and some sneak peaks. Thank you as always for Clocking Out with us!


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Since its adoption as a US military service round in 1906, the .30-06 Springfield has served in both sporting and military roles with very notable distinction. Even after replacement by the 7.62x51 NATO in US service, the -06 remains a popular 1000 yard rifle round for competition while many game hunters in North America rely on its knock down power. The Exergy bullet by Sellier & Bellot is another new idea on an old, proven round. It is a solid copper bullet to retain full bullet weight with precuts for controlled and consistent expansion. The aluminum insert preserves ballistic energy and accuracy. The 180 grain bullet by S&B has a stated muzzle velocity of 2654 feet per second and 2824 foot pounds of energy. This is a premium round for hunting.
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Enterprise Finance Strategy to Increase Money Flow For Tiny Organizations
28 Aug
Before the market imploded, each and every other industrial on tv was for competitive lending practices with the premise of banks competing to offer the best rate and terms for loans to modest and mid-sized organizations or individuals. Nicely, that no longer exists as balance sheet losses pile up and banks maintain a tight leash on credit. In response, many little and mid-sized businesses have turned to options techniques to supply capital required to grow their enterprise.
The Receivables Exchange, enables tiny and mid-sized organizations to sell their accounts receivable to investment entities that compete in genuine-time to buy those receivables, giving the company the manage rather than the financing institution. By using receivables finance, these businesses can speedily enhance their money flow and take manage of their working capital.
To get started, selling receivables on the Exchange, a business need to full an on the internet application and offer business info including financials which is then sent for validation and approval. Once authorized the Seller pays a 1-time fee to join and can list as a lot of invoices as he desires to sell as extended as the total value of the invoices in the auction meets the $10,000 minimal.
The Seller then creates the auction, figuring out how lengthy the auction will final (3-10 days), the minimal advance quantity he will accept, and the greatest discount fee he will spend.
A bank loan comes with myriad terms and situations that can stifle the creativity and ingenuity of a little to mid-sized business and limit their devote flexibility including what the loan can be used for.
By making use of an on the web receivables auction marketplace to sell your outstanding invoices, the business can no cost up beneficial cash and take the calculated hazards that are all as well typically a matter of accomplishment or failure. The majority of company do not fail since of lack of a very good idea, they go beneath because they lack sufficient cash flow.
For example, a organization owner has an idea for a new item to add to his inventory but it requires a considerable amount of money up-front. The bank thinks it is a poorly created or impractical product making it as well a lot of a threat.
They will not lend funds if they consider for a minute that they will not recoup their funds. Getting capable to acquire access to that capital rapidly and at a value points inside your control, permits the company the flexibility to take advantage of these possibilities. If it fails, the organization isn't stuck with monthly loan payments.
Pumping cash into a organization offers it the fuel needed for growth and the receivables auction method allows the enterprise to much better handle its cash flow enabling it to manage its personal destiny. This approach is relatively simple and painless. There are charges, but when compared to the prospect of having to host a "going out of organization" sale, these fees seem nominal plus, the Seller has a say in what he pays the Purchaser.
Getting aggressive about tiny company money flow translates into growth and chance. To compete and thrive, capital is necessary to add new equipment, construct inventory, add employees and expand the enterprise. The Seller has goods or solutions (invoices) and the Buyer has capital (money). The on the web receivables exchange is a meeting ground for the two to come collectively and make a deal. And because there is a worldwide network of Buyers bidding, the Seller can get a competitive cost of capital.


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Happy Tuesday!
We are on our last day of our buying trip at Round Top, and we have to say we are inspired by all things Antique, Vintage, or One of a Kind.
The stories that come with these pieces just make them so special.
We all have love for old doors. There are just so many awesome ways to use them, and they add instant character.
We found some awesome ones....
We found some great urns, and old pillows!
The image below from My Scandinavian Home just sums it up for us....
The sideboard is 18th century. Those are antique French ceiling panels hung as art, above the old Swedish dough bowl and an Italian iron topiary. Plus look at that awesome green door!
How do you feel about Antiques, Vintage, and One of a Kinds?
Its your turn. Lets talk!


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New Construction in Old Hyde Park, Modern Farmhouse -Unit B 1850 sq feet, 3 bedrooms (2 master suites). Architectural stained concrete floors with White Oak flooring upstairs. Spacious kitchen open to great room with center island complete with Waterfall Silestone counters. Downstairs master has freestanding tub and walk-in shower. Upstairs suite has private balcony overlooking private backyard. Front of unit has large upstairs deck for entertaining. Detached garage, lots of upgrades. Unit A available too
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I hope you all are having a wonderful Mother's Day. My day started off great. I got to sleep in and was awoken by my 3-year-old who presented me with my favorite breakfast (in bed) -- a McDonald's Breakfast Biscuit and a Large Diet Coke. How awesome.
My husband helped my daughter made me a card and they wrapped up the markers I ordered for myself as a present. May as well get something I can use, right?!?! ;)
I thought I would share the cards I created for a couple special women in my life.
First off, here is the card I created "voor mijn schoonmoeder" (for my mother-in-law - who is Dutch). Her name is Paula and she lives in Sittard, The Netherlands. She raised her 2 children, my husband and his sister, mostly by herself as her husband died when the children were very young. I have to say she did an excellent job.
The next card is for, in my opinion, the best Mom a girl could have. I have always loved my mom a lot, but I don't think it was until I became a mom myself, that I truly appreciated all she has done. It is amazing how much it takes to be a Mom, let alone a GREAT one - like my mom, Gloria. She has always been there for me and is seriously the best Grandma I could ask for for my daughter.
Happy Mother's Day!!!


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The Hope Center works with individuals, couples, families, and groups who wants to develop their coping skills, improve their relationships, change their habits, make tough decisions, break free of limitations, and become their very best. Most sessions are face-to-face. However, we can work with non-local clients using Skype video-conference or telephone.
The Hope Center offers individual adult counseling, relationship counseling, pre-marital counseling, group counseling, alcohol and drug abuse counseling, pre-bariatric surgery counseling, child and adolescent counseling, leadership skills training, and criminal forensic evaluations, among others.
The Hope Center is located at 206 South 28th Ave in Hattiesburg, MS. Please call 601-264-0890 for more information or to schedule an appointment.


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Week 3: Typography & Expression
This week I used the typography techniques and design concepts we learned in class to redesign an airplane ticket. We were given a real boarding pass to reformat (Figure 1).
This boarding pass is clearly lacking any consistency in its typographic elements and its element placement. The information is hard to decipher from a user perspective and the elements that are important to the user are mixed with the elements that are unimportant for the user to understand. All of these aspects make the design of the boarding pass unsuccessful. The goal of a boarding pass should be to convey to the user all of the elements they need to get through the correct checkpoints within an airport. In a way, the boarding pass should act as a primary way finding tool for the user to guide them through their travels. All of the unnecessary information may be important for the airlines but should not interfere with the instructions that the user requires. To begin my redesign process I made a list of the most important elements that the boarding pass conveys to the ticket holder. I then tried to put these elements in the order that the ticket holder might need from the beginning of their travels to the end. Once I had this list I began to think about a grid system that would make sense for this ticket format. Figure 2 shows this process.
Since the right side of the ticket would eventually be ripped off, the information in that area should be dedicated to the personal information like your seat number and zone. On the left side, I wanted to divide the space into two main sections and clearly indicate what is important information for the ticket holder and what is not. Keeping these two grids in mind, I came up with a general solution shown in Figure 3.
This design keeps all of the personal information on the right side of the ticket, all of the general flight information that you might need through the airport on the left side in a clear box and all of the less important information below the box. The final design is shown in Figure 4.
Here shaded boxes stand out with the information that the ticket holder needs throughout the travel processes. The right side contains the personal information with the zone and seat numbers in bold. If the user has TSA PreCheck, it is clearly indicated in red. The order of this information is generally in the order you may need it. On the left side the same is true. When you first get your boarding pass, most people check the board to make sure that their flight is on time or their gate hasn't changed. So the flight information is clearly indicated in the box on the left so the user can easily find it as they need it. The information that is not as important to the user in on the bottom of the ticket in smaller font. The top row has information about the origin, destination and the date. Presumably the user will know this information, however it is at the top of this section in case they require it. The two rows below contain all of the information for the airlines. Since the QR scanner should pick up this information, it is not usually necessary so it is okay for the font to be small since it is rarely used. Overall, I think this design is much cleaner, creates clear boxes to guide the users focus and uses a successful grid to organize the information.
In addition to redesigning this boarding pass, I also experimented using Illustrator to create some expressive words. The following figures show some examples of this exploration.


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Senior Pastor — Rick White
Rick has served as the senior pastor of Christian Fellowship since the church's inception in 2003. He has a B.S. in Pastoral Ministry and Evangelism, a master's Degree in Educational Administration and a Master's of Divinity. He has over 30 years of service in ministry, as well as 20 years in education as a classroom teacher, coach and principal. He has been married to Susan for 27 years. They have three children – Jordan, Chase and Luke, and 6 grandchildren.
Worship Pastor— Andy Binion
Andy and Lana Binion both grew up as preacher's kids and were involved in ministry from day one. After they were married in October of 2000, they jumped directly into ministry. Over the course of their marriage they have served in the ministry in various areas ranging from Worship Pastors to Associate Pastors. In 2007 they accepted a Full Time role of youth pastors at Destiny World Outreach center. The youth ministry grew from 40 to over 450 in 3 and half years. In 2013 they pioneered Life Church in Killeen Texas. They pastored there for almost 4 years. They have 2 wonderful children Drew and Abby. Along with being called to serve His Kingdom and to help others fulfill their calling, they are passionate about leading people into God's Presence through worship.
Connections Pastor —
LeAn Norman
As a 3rd generation Pastor, LeAn has spent 14 years of her adult life in pastoral ministry. She also spent another 19 years in Market Place Evangelism with her husband Jerry who passed away in December of 2015. She attended Southwestern Assembly of God University after High School and later completed her studies and graduated being certified in Interior Decorating. In 2016 she joined the staff of Christian Fellowship as the Connections Pastor. She desires to help others "connect" to their place in the body of Christ and is passionate about seeing that no one within in the church family spends life alone by making the ministry of Life groups her number one goal. She is very involved in missions as an Executive Board Director of the Jerry Norman International Academy. She has two adult daughters, Jill and Lacey and one grandson, Drake.
Student Pastor —
Lane Scruggs
Lane Scruggs graduated from Southwestern Assemblies of God University in December of 2014. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Youth and Student Ministries, as well as an Associate's in both Bible and General Business. His passion is to see teenagers develop a deep and lasting relationship with Jesus, and graduate from high school with a good sense of what God's purpose is for their lives. His hope is to develop life-long Christians, and believes that this goal can be attained by helping students know what they believe and why they believe it. Lane has been married to his wife, Jolie Scruggs, since April of 2017. Jolie has a Bachelor's Degree in Counseling as well as an Associate's in Bible from Southwestern Assemblies of God University, and is using those degrees at Spindletop Center in Beaumont.
Children's Pastor — Jonathan Bottoms
Jonathan graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Church Ministries from Southwestern Assemblies of God University with an emphasis on Children and Family. He has a passion for evangelism as well as seeing kids grow in who they are in Christ. His wife, Amanda, graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. Together, they strive to equip parents with the tools they needed to raise spiritually healthy families