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Story Skills For Animation 2
Previous Tutorial: Story Skills for Animation 1
A short history of telling tales in commercial cartoons continued
The story so far – people made things move and mostly made up stories as they went along, with directors imposing some structure through a sense of rhythm. Now Walt Disney has come along and proved people will watch silly drawings running around for more than seven minutes if they tell a compelling tale too. Some other people try this. It's not as easy as it looks.(1)
Whilst Walt was 'Hi-Ho-ing' his way into diamond mines of riches and respectability, there were other animators labouring at the coalfaces of commercial animation who were about to strike their own kind of fool's gold.
Over at Warner Brothers and MGM Tom and Jerry and Bugs and Daffy were continuing the short comedy of the silent comedians, long after their extinction, amping it through the flexible reality of animated cartoons to hilarious new heights.
Here's director Tex Avery at the height of his story structuring powers…
How could you possibly write a film like that on a typewriter? You can't. The drawings have to be drawn. The lines have to set their own momentum. The cartoons must cartoon and then you scribble down what they do.
In a visual medium there's no better way of writing for the screen, especially for comedy, then with a wall of drawings and someone acting things out in front of an audience. If something doesn't work in the story they will feel it (and possibly see yawning.) Then they can go off to revise and reshape and re-pitch and revise.
Secrets of screen writing one. Verbal storytelling is the greatest writing and revising tool of all and it's free.
But here comes television.
Television was different. It needed stuff. A lot of stuff. And it needed it now! The schedules of early TV are full of ancient cartoons, silent comedies and cowboy serials, filling it's low budget schedules. But soon the idea of making new animated content came along – if it could be done for a bargain basement price.
It could, but the cost was lower production values too. Forget all that lush animated movement and 360 turnarounds. TV budgets demanded drawings, funny drawings, and if you were lucky their mouths could move a bit.
In television there was no time or money for artists to draft and redraft sequences till they got them right. There wasn't even time for producers to go down to the studios. Execs needed something to read in their office or in the car – and so did the sponsors and corporate lawyers who had to ensure nothing snuck into their shows they didn't approve of. What they screened had what they'd previously agreed to. So..
"Can you show me a script?"
Some turned this to their advantage, In the US the likes of Jay Ward Productions hired the hippest writers they could find and inspired cartoonists dashed off their stories in a deliberately stilted, tongue in cheek style.
You might enjoy this, I know I do…
But mostly it was the age of Hannah-Barbara, abandoning the lush renderings of Tom and Jerry for the limited animation of The Flintstones. Animation became sit-com and conventional script processes took over mainstream animation.
As a result a terrible disconnect happened between the animator and the writer. Where once they would have worked together, or even been the same person, now they never even met. Scripts arrived in the mail. Animation became less and less animated. Quantity was more important than quality. Though there are TV gems, the latter half of the twentieth century is mostly littered with awful kids series it's only fun to remember because they were so naff.
There were high spots however. In the UK (2) the BBC funded some children's programmes in such a hands-off way that they were either really into auteur theory or just didn't give a toss. In the 1960's and 70's, largely left to their own devices, Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin made many of the classic series of British children's TV from some cardboard and wool in a shed. Their shows feel like carefully crafted children's books. They were labours of love and we loved them.
In Manchester Cosgrove-Hall Films also carved out a niche as a quirky British comedy voice (that mostly sounded like David Jason.) Dangermouse was the greatest and fantastic.(3) Like Jay Ward's productions the animation wasn't flashy (4) but it's distinctive humour made DM a national treasure – and he went over well in the States too.
In the US, in the 1980's, the growth of Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon also put some power back into the hands of people who could draw with what they called 'creator led shows'. Cartoonists wrote their own series once more, often on story boards, and banished bad memories of 'The Happy Days Gang In Space' and 'The Partridge Family In Space' with anarchic, truly animated shows like Ren and Stimpy (who were sometimes in space) winning back a cooler teenage audience long felt lost.
But the biggest hit of them all, and with audiences all around the world, was a strictly scripted show, written and rewritten and re-rewritten by a room full of stand-up comedians and gag men, although created by a cartoonist. The Simpsons became the longest running TV comedy of all time. Then Pixar came along and did pretty much exactly what Walt Disney had done back in the nineteen thirties but in CGI.
Today, though creator/board driven shows like The Amazing Adventures of Gumball and Adventure Time make me smile the most, the typed script and it's numerous drafts still dominates as a way of developing and selling stories. Animated TV shows can no longer be runs of thirteen. They have to stretch to fifty two episodes – and hopefully fifty two more after that. They need to be bought by broadcasters around the world, which means no more nipping down the garden shed to knock out The Clangers. Instead there may be several year of pitching, adapting a show to a wide range of tastes and opinions, writing pilot after pilot and repitching until you get a green light.
Though you may get to make an animatic, mostly you'll be asked to produce written scripts. OK. It may still not the best way to write for much animation, but sitting down with papers and pens and a PC can still be a massively useful tool for having more ideas, shaping your notions and creating stronger films – rather than just making it as he went along, like Windsor did with Gertie.
So how do you shape successful stories?
Next Tutorial; How to shape successful stories.
1. See 'Gullivers Travels' by the Fleischer Brothers. It's on YouTube, like everything else in the world plus a kitten on a skateboard jumping a pit of ferrets.
2. Sorry for the US bias, but to be honest, until the 60's commercial animation in the UK was mostly pretty shit.
3. Wherever there was danger he was there.
4. DM's mouth was usually behind his steering wheel of his car to save on lip synch.


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With the World Championships of Warcraft finishing today there is no better time to tune in to a live stream. For anyone who may have missed all the action yesterday, here is a quick recap of day one of the GCS Championship playoffs.
An exciting game on AZ, Infi chose to press with a tier two timing push. Despite not being able to take Fly's shop down leading to a Shadow Hunter drunk on clarity potions and near infinite heal waves, the Iceman managed to wear Fly down and claim map one.
After staying on one base for map number one, Infi took a quick expansion on TR that Fly was not able to punish sufficiently. Infi played the remainder of the game wonderfully scouting well and always pressuring Fly's counter expansion attempts. Lady luck blessed both players with great drops, but in the end Infi realized that a BM with only damage items can be lacking in survivability and kills the first hero of Fly with a nice bolt surround and wand of mana stealing usage to prevent the heal wave.
Foggy took map one of this NE mirror in impressive fashion, starting with a strong early game netting him a hero kill which lead to better creeping and a faster expansion on EI. Foggy ended the game with a better army composition, going for magic immune/resistant dryads and mountain giants against Xixi's DoT's.
Foggy attempted to take the next game by force as well going for a tier two DoT/archer push on AZ. Despite stealing the zeppelin and the shredder from Xixi's goblin laboratory, Xixi managed to repel Foggy's push and ended the game with druid of the claw master training.
Foggy managed to pull off a win in game three getting two bears ahead before the final fight and ending the game with some nice zeppelin tier three micro.
120 enters this match with an 80% winrate against elf, the highest of any player for any matchup on the B2W stats database and did not disappoint. Life came in with some strong tier three micro to focus down 120's fiends, giving space for his hippos to go wild on the UD air units to great success. 120 held on throughout the game, pulling back to his base where he was able to repel Life's onslaught with the help of blight regeneration and his black citadel. The gold mines ran out for each player and 120 capitalized on the fact that neither player could reproduce, focusing down Life's hippos so his air units could dominate the rest of the fight, ending the match with a panda kill to ensure the gg.
After a scrappy early game 120 managed to pull off a surround on Life's Demon Hunter on map number two, giving him space to get ahead and eventually win the game with strong hero focus.
Despite TH's strong name in the Warcraft scene, Romantic enters this series the favourite, due to his strong mirror match up and intense preparation for the tournament. On the first map of the series Turtle Rock we saw these factors show as Romantic's excellent micro and use of the staff of teleportation on his AM gave him a strong early mid game. He then followed this advantage up with a naga second, allowing him to focus down TH's priests, leading to more healing and dispel for the twenty two year old. Some good shop control to secure the scrolls of healing and hero focus on the panda secured Romantic the gg on map one.
Twisted Meadows was the map where Romantic would knock TH down to the lower bracket after faster creeping gave Romantic earlier troll shadow hunter support for healing and water elemental dispel. This gave Romantic the advantage in the early game fights which helped Romantic gain the critical mass needed for a push before TH had time to make a comeback.
Picture taken by Ugrilainen, he called Romantic "man on the day" and applauded him for his hard work
The Iceman Infi has been having a strong showing all tournament and did not stop in the winner bracket semifinal against Foggy.
Foggy plays a risky game against Infi and finally equalizes 1-1
After losing the first map Foggy managed to equalize in an intense macro game with thanks and chims on TS. In my opinion, map two is a must see (you can watch it here at 55:00). Ultimately, Infi proved too strong and knocked Foggy to the lower bracket after winning the final game on LR.
The reigning world champ has had an incredible tournament so far not dropping a single map in the tournament against any player except Infi who managed to defeat him two to zero in the groupstages. 120 will now have his chance for revenge in the winner's bracker final after disposing of Romantic two to zero on Twisted Meadows and Echo Isles. GCS has never been won by the same player twice in its three year history, but 120 and Infi are working hard to change that.
In a map reminiscent of Blade vs Sonik in the second GCS Western Qualifer of this year, Life gets the win on AZ after creepjackng TH's attempt to creep his natural in a mere four minutes and twenty five seconds.
Life attempted continue his aggression on LR with a tier two DoT push, but TH managed to be a very elusive mouse in the game of cat and mouse that ensued until he had enough towers and spell breakers to break Life's timing push and even the series and one map a piece.
Close spawn on TM makes for an interesting early game for two races that take advantage of high-risk high-reward early creeping, and in this case TH managed to get the better deal, aggroing creeps onto Life's AOW before it finished construction causing a cancel and massively delayed creeping for the NE. Despite what appears to be some macro mistakes, TH manages to pull off a tier two timing push with some excellent kiting and hero focus to eliminate Life from the tournament.
A very exciting match that most people expected Fly100% to take, but after three maps the last orc player was eliminated in his first match of the lower bracket. Perhaps it was not being aggressive enough, perhaps it was some early game mistakes. Whatever the reason the last hope for the horde is eliminated from the tournament, but not before providing a very enjoyable series.
After pulling off a stunning victory against Fly100%, Xixi's GCS dreams were cut short in a convincing fashion by Romantic, taking the series two to zero. After going all the way to the very late game on TS (gold mines were mined out and heroes hit level six), the second game was relatively short, with Romantic countering Xixi's DR/naga combo with mass storm bolts.
Romantic deserves Top4, he is practically part of our gang— Ugrilainen (@UgriWC3) August 21, 2017
and I feel he is going to get it!
live @Back2Warcraft vs Xixi pic.twitter.com/aL6Kjxwl98
What an exciting series! On the first map, nothing seemed to go right for Foggy and he lost horribly to TH. He also had a rocky start on TM where TH tricked him into believing he was going for the fast expansion even though he wasn't. In an interview later he told us that at this point he said to himself: "Foggy, what are you doing? You won against TH the last time." Foggy managed to find redemption and ultimately overpowered TH - 1:1.
Foggy is relieved after equalizing against TH on TM
The final map, LR, saw Foggy pressure a TH000 expansion with immolation and Naga support to send the human legend home and allow Foggy into the LB finals. Everything went perfectly on the last map, it was a pure peasant carnage!
Here are the updated standings. Our top 4 players are Infi, 120, Romantic and Foggy. We are all looking forward to find out who will claim the title!
Thanks a lot to Ugrilainen for all the great coverage from Shanghai and to David for editing.


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A Dermatologist, Prof. Olayinka Olasode has warned people against skin bleaching, saying a bleached skin was prone to skin cancer, hypertension, diabetics among other diseases.
Olasode, who teaches at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, gave the warning in an interview with Newsmen in Ile-Ife on Wednesday.
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Kit: Gothic Christmas by PinkParadox Productions, available at PinkParadox Productions Store HERE
Tube: Gothic Xmas, it was a freebie available from Ninaste on their store BeeHive Studio. Give them a look and see what other great tubes are available...many do have a gothic layer! HERE
Plug-ins: Gradient Glow
Drop Shadow used: Vertical 4, Horizontal 4, Opacity 82, blur 4, color: #202020
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Yusuf Buhari is part of the 33 man Nigerian entourage expected to be with President Buhari as he officially visits the United States. Yusuf is said to be fond of telling family and friends that he has a crush on Malia Obama, the 17 year old towering beautiful first daughter of the President of the United States.
Though other reasons were given for him to be on the team visiting the US, the determined Yusuf lobbied his way into the team after convincing his Dad the President to let him tag along hoping by chance, he'll have the opportunity to meet his dream girl.
President Buhari's visit is expected to strengthen US-Nigeria economic relations and foster a more consolidated security corporation as Nigeria seeks viable channels to end the book-haram scourge.


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JungleShadows said:'Cobweb Joy' is a sister to 'Denise's Cobweb' and 'Kanno's Cobweb' although it was not named by Patty. I'm not sure whether it was Helen or Shirley Rempel that named the plant for her. All 3 tend to produce thicker stolons and fewer increase than other cobwebs so the clumps are a bit more open. 'Denise's Cobweb' produces many fasciated rosettes and passes that trait onto its seedlings.
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It's easy to let a resume get out-of-hand and include absolutely every detail of your working life, but it's best to avoid a lengthy recitation of facts and customize your resume for each job application. Sometimes changing just a few details or highlighting a particular strength is all it takes to get your resume to the top of the list.
Drop Keywords into the Resume
Some job descriptions are rather broad and undefined; however, it's not uncommon for a job request to include a few key phrases or words. A job for a receptionist might include the phrase, "excellent at multi-tasking." You'll want to insert this phrase into your resume. A job for a project manager might require that applicants are adept problem solvers. You'll want to add a sentence into your resume about your skills at solving problems.
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A lengthy resume is rarely appropriate unless a job applicant is at the upper-management level and must provide details on 20 years of job experience. The majority of candidates don't need a resume that's more than two pages long. If possible, cut down excess verbiage and craft a single page resume.
Consider that you don't need to explain every facet of every job you've had in your life. You should include recent, relevant work experience and highlight applicable skills gained in each position. If you're applying for work as a copywriter, you don't need to provide details on your skills with a cash register.
Tip: Keep a separate document that lists all your skills and job experience and insert that information manually into each resume you send out. This is the fastest way to tailor a resume to highlight relevant skills and experience.
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Before your resume ever gets to a person responsible for arranging interviews, it could be scanned and tossed aside by an intern who's been told to trash resumes that don't have specific experience and keywords. Even if a job is an entry-level position, some customization is necessary to set that document apart from hundreds of other resumes.
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All staff of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council are now being paid the new Living Wage.
Members of the Council's Corporate Policy and Resources Committee were given the update at last Tuesday's meeting by Council's Chief Finance Officer David Wright. He was replying to a question from Cllr James McCorkell during a debate about special responsibility allowances for councillors. Mr Wright confirmed that from April 1st, staff were now receiving the £7.20 per hour. He added that Council had also taken the decision to pay ALL staff the Living Wage, not just those over 25.


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New Delhi: BJP on Monday hit back at Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi over his attack on RSS, the party's ideological fountainhead, saying that despite his family's "campaign" against the Hindutva organisation it has gone from strength to strength.
It also asked him to introspect on the electoral reverses of Congress and why party leaders were leaving the organisation and did not have "faith" in his leadership.
"RSS has been attacked for decades by Rahul Gandhi's family. They ran a campaign against it but RSS has only gone from strength to strength. The more he will target it, the more it will grow. Rahul suffers from RSS phobia," said BJP national secretary Shrikant Sharma.
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You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view…until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it. ~Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Symbaloo, INFOhio, Research, Rigor and Resources~ Oh, my!
I am fortunate to teach in a district that values professional development and offers a plethora of opportunities over the summer! One class, Research, Rigor, and Resources was just one of the opportunities. This class, by Christina Dorr @CHD2009, gave those in attendance the opportunity to look at the research standards across grade levels and develop a deeper understanding of Research and Rigor and an opportunity to explore (new and old) RESOURCES (3R's)!
As I worked I began to reflect on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Reading Informational Text and Writing and Presenting Information across the K- 2 level. As I looked at the standards I quickly noticed the reading standards match what many first graders do naturally with informational text. I have found kids are curious and drawn to reading informational text making this unit of study a favorite!
So, What's Missing~
In reflection on my current non-fiction study, the CCSS and the deeper understanding of the 3R's I realized our unit needed to include a better variety of resources. If resources are to include books, computers, places, people, (including themselves as a beginning point for research) I needed to find a way to make these resources accessible to the young researchers.
Finding First Grade Friendly Links~
Finding non-fiction texts has becoming increasingly easier as the shift from fiction to non-fiction has been pushed to center stage. My kids love the non-fiction books, they just can't get enough! But, there are always a few kids who want more, they want to go online and dig deeper! This has been a challenge in our first grade class. Many web sites are written at levels too advanced for young readers. Searching the internet is also a concern- How time consuming will it be to find the right site? Will the link be appropriate? Will it be from a creditable source? These concepts are a bit ahead of the younger researchers, they need more support and guidance.
InfoOhio To the Rescue!
During our 3 day workshop a representative from Infohio shared the wealth of resources available on their site (this is a whole different blog post). We learned how to search for non-fiction resources categorized by reading level and topic- What a treasure! We were given a password and username during the workshop but, teachers, students and parents have access to this site and most of the resources are available through the public library website. You just need your library number!
So, How do I Get the Kids to the best places on INFOhio? Symballo!
To make these new web resources more avaiable and accessible I plan to use SYMBALOO! Liz Deskins, @lizbrary demonstrated the use of Symbaloo for collecting and sharing resources. This site allows you to upload photo's or choose from their bank of symbols to represent your link. Many sites will even open right within Symbaloo. Once you have your symbols and links created you can share the Symbaloo by an email link or by embedding on a blog. (I am new to this, if you find a link not working it maybe a result of the password, which I can' share but, most Symbaloo Links will work! )
If you have used Symbaloo I'd love to hear how you're using Symbaloo and any tricks you've discovered!
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Ride Share New Single + UK Tour Starts Next Week!
Listen to 'Pulsar' here.
Ride today unveiled hypnotic new single 'Pulsar' ahead of their eagerly anticipated performance at Pitchfork Festival, Paris. Currently touring critically acclaimed album 'Weather Diaries' (out now on Wichita Recordings), the quick unveiling of more new material in the shape of 'Pulsar' is sure to delight the legions of fans who rapturously welcomed Ride back after a twenty year hiatus. Built on a mesmerizing beat, and signature walls of swooping, fuzzed out guitars, 'Pulsar' sees Ride reunited once again with Erol Alkan, the legendary DJ, producer and remixer who produced 'Weather Diaries'.
Ride's Loz Colbert says:* ''Pulsar' reimagines old organ samples, transmissions from space, effects, heavy beats and pulsing chords. The song title tips its head to the 60's instrumental 'Telstar' in name and theme; and the idea was to come up with some kind of 'space anthem' about light, existence, travel and return. The band all contributed to make the song what it is, and it all really came together in the studio when we worked with Erol Alkan once again, following on from the success of the 'Weather Diaries' sessions.'*
'Weather Diaries' is packed with all the classic elements that made Ride one of the defining bands of the early '90s and was greeted by a raft of critical and fan acclaim on its release in June 2017. It reunited the band with mixer Alan Moulder (Arctic Monkeys, Smashing Pumpkins, The Killers) who mixed their seminal 1990 album 'Nowhere' and produced it's follow up 'Going Blank Again'. It also sees Ride once again working with Wichita Records' Dick Green and Mark Bowen, who worked with the band during their early years on Creation Records.
Following on from a string of lauded summer shows including Latitude, Glastonbury and Green Man, the rejuvenated Ride play the following UK tour dates this November:
Tuesday 7th November London Forum Kentish Town Wednesday 8th November Birmingham O2 Institute Thursday 9th November Bristol SWX Friday 10th November Leeds Beckett Sunday 12th November Liverpool Academy Monday 13th November Newcastle Boiler Shop Tuesday 14th November Edinburgh Queens Hall
Remaining tickets are available now from www.thebandride.com


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Devonian Festivals all up in your festi-face
Hey fun chimps!
Here I am to fling some absolute laugh turds your way…metaphorically, of course.
This latest instalment has the filthy theme of festivals of a Devon based nature running throughout its core.
Firstly one must declare that one's retched self-spent the duration of these modern excuses for casual flannel-esque weekends of false hedonism…as a market trader! Like an absolute sell out, sure, I'm going to plug away here…especially after freshly launching the new website…for all of the knowledge you seek punch in www.figureitoutphotography.co.uk or punch the chuffer into facebook.
Plymouth Volksfest, a tantalising tasty little festivals based on the notion of life on the road in some sort of variation of Volkswagen automobile…yet the festival however could almost do with its name changing to Plymouth People with a Limited Wallet & Vocabulary Fest. Although boasting quite the dreamy musical line up including Blog favourite (may have excitedly informed you of before) Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer!!! Mad Dog McCrae…Sure. Countless others relative South West music scene 'Names' finely crafting their sounds and skills to highly intoxicated yet appreciative audience.
A strangely enjoyable weekend was had by team Figure It Out! Photography once the ropiest fair weather only Marquee £50 smackers on eBay with free delivery can buy a young rascal had been bodge jobbed to an absolute art form. On a final count of 27 attempts ranging from physically attaching a guide rope to neighbouring traders key cutting van to utilizing skills from boy scouts i.e. gaffer taping sturdy sticks onto flaky metal shearing with every breeze. Oh not to mention picketing an entire fence as an anchor…Pppbah!
Onto LemonFest…oh Lemonfest, my little piece of summer perfection what a dream you truly were. After binning the nosher of a Marquee for a weather hardened Transit, instantly adopting the feel of being the long lost love child of Derek trotter, a largely unavoidable consequence of selling stuff from/around a van. Again perfect Devonian sunshine washed over us like summer which was actually longer than a Tuesday afternoon! With some absolute musical finds coming in the delectable shapes and forms of Ekul's House, Owen Penrice & The Kingskins not to mention the fittest and most adorable ginger topped acoustic female on the planet Lucy Rose, on voice alone, she'd be able to launch a freshly creamed turd into an audience… and nobody would move a muscle purely transfixed almost paralysed by harmonic brilliance.
Another noteworthy mention going to that of the sheer existence of Vimto Candy Sprays which instantly mug your brain right off thinking thirst has been clenched yet only providing a largely sugar based coating of the tongue.
Finally… you can almost relax, Devon I'd like to congratulate you on your ever growing list of incredible summer festivals, celebrating & gatherings of a joyous nature ranging in taste, style & scale…long may such organised summer vibed skull duggary continue.
Readers allow the festival season to touch you whether appropriately or not in the most sensual and spiritual of ways imaginable…whatever you choose to attend this summer….friggin' enjoy it!
Huge thanks to the continuous support of A Kick Up The Arts without whom the above experiences simply would not have been.


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Really interesting and exciting question about banks.
I'm working in France all summer and am being paid cash (in euros) and I was wondering, how do I go about putting this in a Bank of Scotland account?
Threads don't getting much better than this.
Walk in with it and get it changed up and banked.
Sorry that's not very helpful.
Can I do this?
I mean just use by card and put money in at any bank?
False advertising in the title
^ Ban request.DangerousSnails this'd this
Post the money to me
I'll put it in the bank for you
All that I'm going to say is that companies
have different bank accounts for all the different currencies that they will be paid in.
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RIght off the heals of the San-diego Comic-con. Things are starting to pick up and hopefully with a full season they will explore so much more and go deeper into the story. Enjoy until October.
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One of the highlights of the gardening calendar, the annual Harrogate Flower Show is a must-see event for all green-fingered gardening enthusiasts. Enjoy the vast floral displays and show gardens, food marquees and expert clinics as hundreds of exhibitors showcase their talents. In addition our tour includes visits to the secret delights of Burnby Hall Gardens, Burton Agnes Hall and to the Yorkshire Lavender Centre.
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Full Day: A full day to the annual Harrogate Flower Show. One of the highlights of the gardening calendar, enjoy the vast floral displays and show gardens, food marquees and expert clinics as hundreds of exhibitors showcase their talents.
Full Day: This morning we make our way to Burnby Hall Gardens where the principal attraction is Europe's largest water lily collection in a beautiful lake setting. In the afternoon we visit Burton Agnes Hall, a magnificent Elizabethan mansion lived in by descendants of the original family. This home is filled with treasures accumulated over four centuries, and the surrounding gardens are a delight.
Full Day: This morning to Yorkshire Lavender, an award winning attraction including a farm, gardens and plant nursery with hundreds of different lavender and herbs spread over 60 acres of hillside. We continue to York, without doubt one of our favourite tourist cities, from the majestic Minster to the narrow alleyways known as the Shambles.
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About VisualBoyAdvance
"VisualBoyAdvance (VBA) is an emulator for Nintendo's Game Boy, Color and Advance, handheld game consoles.
VBA now has versions for Windows, Linux and Mac."
VBA is considered one of the best GBA/GBC/GB emulator of all time.
Because of its smooth speed and stability, the emulator has become the most used emulator of most GBA emulators.
VBA can run any commercial GBA games with no problems at all.
VBA also has the option to save games without the use of saved states.
There is also the ability to fast forward the game by pressing the space bar while in game.
VBA is downloadable through the internet and it is packed lightly, which doesn't take up space on a computer unlike most emulators.
Background of VBA
"In 2004, Forgotten created the original VBA emulator.
At the time, VBA was being released through vba.ngemu.com.
Following the initial release, the project was handed over to the VBA team.
Development of the original VBA ceased in 2004 with the release of 1.8 beta 3.
However, the project continued through various developers aiming to improve VBA but not united in their efforts to do so.
These "forked" versions improved on the original VBA but needed focus and unity to capture all the different improvements being accomplished."
Right now, VBA also has the option to be used on the Nintendo Wii and Gamecube.
It is a cool function that will allow the user to play GBA/GBC/GB games through the Wii and the Gamecube.
Other than that, there is also the ability to use multiplayer on VBA as well.
VBALink was later developed, so people can play against each other online, or multiplayer.
Soon, I will provide some download links and attachments for people to download and use.
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we ended our central coast getaway in the tiny mellow
beach town of cayucos. it was named one of
"america's coolest towns" because of the
casual vibe with some hidden gems.
fun fact about this town -- there is not even
one stoplight! you can drive right through it
without even noticing, except that you'd miss
the gorgeous beach with great waves, the old
western "downtown" buildings, some great food,
and the most luxurious seaside hotel. don't miss it!
our introduction to this town was the pier view suites,
a luxury boutique hotel right at the beach. i promise you
would never know it was here -- you could drive right by
it without noticing in this tiny town, and that's what makes
it so great. i'm uncovering this secret and telling you to go
stay here for the most relaxing time in the smallest town.
welcomed with robes and treats ^^
^^ rooms that felt so comfortable + nice
^^ loveliest space that would be fun to stay with a family!
our room was 2 levels and had so much room.
^^ we were so glad we checked in early enough to see
the glowy, foggy sunset. it was such pretty light and we
got to enjoy it on our balcony in the best deck furniture!
{i want one of those someday!}
these two have too much fun together ^^
^^ i spy dusty relaxing on the deck, and chase in the doorway
flying his copter -- love that this view shows the place!
during our stay in cayucos we had breakfast at top dog cafe,
right below our hotel. acai bowl + breakfast burrito = win.
we also went exploring through cayucos, which doesn't
take long :) -- but it's fun. we had to do swings on the beach...
^^ and walked along the pier...is it gloomy,
or is it pretty in that fog?
^^ pardon our tired smiles...all we did was sleep,
which made us more sleepy/relaxed!
^^ we had to see the little western "downtown"
and then -- most importantly, we had to stop in at
the brown butter cookie company. i had heard of this
place and talked to the owners, and i was obsessed!
i loved the name and was dying to try their famed
brown butter sea salt cookie. we were in for a treat!
^^ welcome to cookie heaven. seriously.
i fell in love with not only the classic brown butter sea salt
cookie, but ALL the flavors and variations. traci & christa
are the cutest sisters who own this place. they ship ALL over
the place and have visitors near and far. the shop is amazing,
and we even got a little tour of the baking space! it's quite
the operation...perfectly browning the butter, preparing all
the batches, it's cookie heaven! i wish i could have brought
the smell of the bakery home with me. YUM times ten!
we loved chatting with traci and left with lots of
gifts & treats to take back up to SF!
whether online or in-store, these are a must-try.
this town allowed us to slow down, relax, watch the sunset,
hear the ocean, walk, sleep, swing, & eat cookies.
it's hard not to enjoy a town like cayucos!
thank you to pier view suites for welcoming WTW.
all opinions remain our own, always!


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The Restoration Shop of the Remington Carriage Museum ( http://www.history.alberta.ca/remington/default.aspx ) in conjunction with the Reynolds - Alberta Museum ( http://www.history.alberta.ca/reynolds/default.aspx ), both in Alberta, Canada, are finishing the restoration of a 1907 Model N that was begun almost 25 years ago.
The restoration was started by the Reynolds restoration staff but not completed at the time. Stored for some 20 years, it was recently brought out to be completed when it was discovered that the original "made up wood" seat had developed serious cracking and checking in the outer layers of wood. The Reynolds' restoration team no longer included a wood worker so they contacted us at the Remington Carriage Museum for advice on how to fix the problem. The consensus was that any repair that would fix the cracking permanently would alter the original seat significantly. It was decided that a replica "made up wood" seat would be constructed and mounted on the body. This would allow the original seat to remain unaltered and will be retained by the Reynolds-Alberta Museum as an artifact.
The term "made up wood" refers to the language used in adverts of the era describing the formed wood seat. To modern eyes, the structure of the seat appears to be formed plywood. Contemporary plywood is made of many thin layers of rotary cut veneer and was not fully developed until just prior to the Second World War. (think Mosquito bombers or PT boats) The Model N seat is constructed of three layers of solid wood approximately 1/4" thick each. The layers would have been milled out and edge glued to make the panel size needed (approximately 1/4" by 24" by 48 "). The three panels arranged with the inner and outer layers with the grain running lengthwise and the middle layer running at 90 degrees to them, were formed and bonded in a heated metal press using male and female molds.
The re-creation of a hot press and the forms needed to replicate the seat were deemed to be excessive (we are only making one seat after all) so as an alternative, the plan was to use a vacuum bag press. Templates were made of the inside curve of the original seat. These were used to make a male wooden form that the panels would be bent over. The panels were constructed from 1/4" thick Yellow Poplar (aka Tulip Wood) which was commonly used in the period for carriage and automobile body construction and appeared to be what the original Ford seat was made from. As 1/4" thick Poplar is quite stiff, the panels were individually steam bent over the form prior to gluing in the vacuum bag. The glue-up was accomplished in two stages with the outer and middle layers being bonded together first over the form in the vacuum bag. The final stage was to bond the inner layer to the other two, again in the vacuum press over the form.
A paper template of the curved shape of the seat was made from the original Ford seat. This was then used to trace onto the new seat blanks the correct shape to be cut out. Two, three layer rectangular panels were formed and the template was reversed on one to make the new left and right seat backs. The backs were carefully fitted to match the original rake angles of the back and sides of the seat and then assembled to a new bottom frame.
Now in the paint stage, our restoration is nearing completion. The Remington's Restoration staff will be covering the new seat in leather, matching the original in pattern and material and using recycled (from previous restorations were foam was substituted) horse hair stuffing. We will also be making a new top for the auto. The Reynolds Museum intends the restored Model N to be available for occasional use around their grounds.
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When I say "voodoo" in this context, I'm really talking about bullshit explanations for things based on guesswork, rather than reasoned argument built using facts and investigation.
It's really easy for voodoo explanations to proliferate when people are starved of facts. There are several ways this can happen, but a couple of them that spring to mind and really piss me off are:


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Hey Readers,
Today my lil brother, Danial went to SDAR.
It is hard for me to believe that my adik already in SDAR.
Danial, kami sayang Danial.
Danial take care ok !
We love u so much dear <3
I know he will be alrite ~
Syng Danial sgt3,
Danial lah yg selalu ceria kn suasane kat rumah, tp x pe...
sume ni untk mase depn dy ~


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For geeks like us, it's easy to list our favorite books. Well, not easy -- there's always plenty of competition between them -- but doable. We may not have an exact ranking, but we compare without even noticing we do it, and the things that we love are well-noted.
But this isn't about favorite books. This is about books that have changed your life, which is something far different. We love some books, but can we honestly say they made a large impact on the course of our lives? It's an exercise in hindsight and selectivity, and really depends on where we think our lives have been, and where they might be going. Without further ado:
Laura's List:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, J.K. Rowling
If reading the first book about a boy my own age, a downtrodden, abused boy who discovers there's a world out there where he really has a home, didn't change my life, I don't know what did. Harry Potter meant a lot to a lot to a lot of people. It was not the first series I ever got immersed in. But it was the first one that was widely read, widely discussed, widely advertised. I wasn't strange for wanting to chat about Harry Potter, in fact, people were excited to join. And to an outcast kid, that meant all the world to me. I can't imagine a world in which Harry Potter wasn't published. What would I have obsessed over?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams
I like to think of this as, in 8th grade, my first real foray into adult reading. If so, it was a success. Not to say that I understood everything (it took me years to get the Jesus joke, not to mention the Ford Prefect gag), but it resounded. In the confusing hellhole that was middle school, the bizarre world of Vogons and Improbability Drives and mice that commissioned the Earth made as much sense as anything else did. It taught me that weird was ok, and bizarre was its own sort of fashion. Oh, and the awkward brave British soul, Arthur Dent, bewildered about everything around him, was my world.
To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee
Freshman year English made a change from middle school - I didn't necessarily like a bunch of the books we read. Except for this one, which I loved. It seemed to say everything that was important in life, all in a succinct and beautiful story, and convinced me there was always something worth hanging on to. It made me feel young and old, naive and world-weary all at the same time. It made me change my behaviors, take different paths, and look at my house from the other side of the street sometimes. And so I bought my own copy, and hung onto it. It's moved with me lots of places - it even got taken to Alaska, from which it bears visible damage of waterlogging. I like to think it's love.
Suzanne's List:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, J.K. Rowling. I was nine years old when I picked up Harry Potter for the first time, and I hadn't a clue what it would do to me. What it still does to me. Unlike a lot of kids my age, Harry Potter was not the book that got me excited about reading. I had been gobbling up books faster than the library could throw them at me since age six. Nor was it the first book that got me excited about fantasy--Lloyd Alexander's The Black Cauldron wins that particular award. It was, however, the first book that I would read again, and again, and again, until the cover fell apart and I literally had to duct-tape the book back together. Harry Potter and the world of Hogwarts have been constant presences in my life for the past twelve years. I grew up with it, it grew up with me. And as Laura said, its immense popularity helped me to have one obsession that did not mark me as an outsider. I was not an oddball geek for liking Harry Potter. I was part of a generation. And it would be impossible, really, to sum up in one paragraph exactly what that means (Which is why we made an entire post about it in May). To sum it up briefly: If Hogwarts, Harry, Hermione and Jo did not change my life, I don't really know what else has.
The Black Cauldron, Lloyd Alexander.. I always forget how young I was when I found this book--I think I must have been only seven or eight when I first checked it out of the library. And because I was so young, it made such an enormous impression on me, in so many different ways. This was the book--before Harry Potter, before Lord of the Rings-- that introduced me to fantasy as a tiny child. I lived in this world when I read it. Prydain was real. Taran, Dallben, Coll, Adaon and Eilonwy were all real. It was magical and wonderful. Strangely, though, it was also the first book that taught me that stories have tragedy and death, not just happy endings. Horrible things happen in this book. The dead are reborn as murderous zombies, Adaon dies a horrible death, and even the "happy" ending comes as a result of terrible sacrifice. But these were important lessons to learn, and I learned them alongside characters I adored. And it sparked a love for the fantasy genre that has never, ever died. It led me to Rowling, to Tolkien, to Gaiman, to Pierce--the list goes on and on. So thank you, Lloyd Alexander, for your extraordinarily underrated Chronicles of Prydain. Don't quite think I'd be here without them.


text: Congratulations to our very own Calendar Girl – Mary Sheehan 3rd class. Mary's art work was chosen by the organising committee of the RTE All Ireland Drama Festival to appear on a special 2012 Calendar. The calendar is being published to mark 60 years of the festival. Children from 12 Athlone primary schools were invited to take part in the competition. Mary's art work is on the March page and has a lovely Irish theme.


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Welcome to the Rodger Pegues personal website. I have a background in Microsoft and Linux Server administration and web development. I studied this and Cisco Networking at Seattle Central College for 1 year. Presently I work at Amazon as a Warehouse Fulfillment Associate.
I set up this WordPress blog with my FQDN on the Amazon Free Tier to demonstrate an aspect of my skill set and abilities. I aspire to be an AWS Associate.
To further demonstrate my abilities I also set up a static web site hosted in an S3 bucket here: rodgersstaticwebsite
Next I will set up a mail server on an ec2 Linux Server micro instance. So stay tuned!
I'm doing all this to demonstrate my proficiency with the AWS technology. I study AWS, either by experimenting on the console or by watching and following tutorials everyday.
Of course the cool thing about AWS is the scalability that we can implement with scripts so that it's automated or triggered by specific metric events or thresholds. Understanding the complexity of AWS architecture and how to implement those solutions in the real world is my ultimate goal!
I look forward to an interview in which I can further detail my unique qualifications.
Rodger Pegues


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Editor's note: The following pages originally appeared in column format in sister publication Nursery Management magazine.
One of the best parts of my job is to track trends, and one of the best shows for trends is the annual IPM Essen show in Germany. Each January, 1,600 exhibitors from 50 nations get together to show off the latest in horticultural everything. It is truly the best horticultural trade show on the planet.
During the 2016 show, I saw packaging geared toward people who know nothing about plants, and products that were completely consumer proof. I've been attending this show since 2006, and I have not seen so many innovative ways to sell plants — ever. I've been preaching for years that Gen X (my generation), as well as Gen Y and younger — the folks who theoretically have money to buy plants right now — know very little to nothing about gardening. In fact, it has been proven time and time again that they don't even like the word "gardening" or the term "garden center" because they conjure up images of getting dirty and sweating hard. Gardening is hard work. If most people don't know how to garden, and many are not wanting to get dirty and sweaty, how the heck will we ever sell them plants? We must approach it in a different way.
Two of the most innovative products I saw were more about packaging than anything. One was an amaryllis bulb dipped in a special wax that holds in moisture. It holds in moisture so much that whoever buys it never has to water it. Never. Really. It takes all of the guesswork out of growing them. Grab one, place it on your dining room table, and watch it grow.
I saw some clever gift plant packaging at the show as well, including bulbs packaged in a way that resembles Lindt Truffle bags. Each one had a special, ruffled, pink tulip inside. One gift plant I found, Make-Upz Cyclamen, died in pastel shades to match a palette of pastel-colored eye shadow, was incredibly clever and targeted perfectly to Gen Y shoppers. I know what you're thinking — no gardener would ever! But these were not for gardeners. They were for people who like makeup and maybe have never put a finger in the soil. They don't know it's fake. To them, it's beautiful. When it dies, they can go buy a new one. The marketing that went along with these was fabulous. They are called Make-Upz Cyclamen and they sell them in color-coordinated pots and gift bags. I know my friend, who owns a salon, would be all over these for her spa.
We must focus on new ways to sell plants to people who know nothing about plants. The Europeans finally get it. Will we ever get it?
The most interesting trend I saw this summer while traveling in Europe to visit trade shows and breeders was the annualizing of perennials. What does that mean? It basically means breeders are selecting perennials that can be planted as a tiny input late in December or at least before the beginning of March, and then sold as a pot full of blooms that same year.
That's nuts, right? What about plants that need to be vernalized? Apparently, vernalizing perennials takes too long, costs too much money and just isn't cool anymore. And you guessed it, it absolutely means perennials that need to have a cold winter to bloom are no longer showing up in mass quantities in the marketplace.
Beloved plants like Lobelia cardinalis, some echinaceas, dicentra and others are falling out of favor with growers because they can't be planted and brought into bloom in a few months.
What's the good news? The cost of perennials has gone down and the new "annualized" perennials make the greatest displays in retail garden centers. In some cases, perennials like campanulas and anemones and some succulents are being sold as gift plants.
There were two cool marketing ideas that caught my eye. One was full of emotion and one showed use. I'm learning so much about how little today's consumers know about plants, and the more I think about it, the more I realize we need to tell people how to use them.
These two ideas could help. The More Lips campaign is an overarching POP idea to put emotion into buying common gift plants. More Lips = more love, and more kisses for the person who gave the gift. The campaign was all about love, and the black and white posters had photos of people kissing, children kissing their parents, and even new moms kissing their babies. It was very powerful. There were bench wraps, plastic sleeves and tags to match.
This kind of point-of-purchase marketing grabs the attention of a shopper looking for something to take to their sweetie or maybe someone who just had a new baby. It was well done and it would work in grocery stores and in the gift plant section of any garden center or home store. I would buy them. It was like Anthropologie or J. Crew meets Hallmark.
Check out the tags for hedge plants called Privacy Makers. It's not really showcasing new plants, but new ideas for their use. This booth had everything from beech trees grown to perfection for making a proper hedge, to hydrangeas and common evergreens used to make a hedge around your patio or property. The tags and signage showed couples and families behind the hedges enjoying meals, glasses of wine and play time. It was such a wonderful way to portray how hedges can be used in any garden space.
The last thing I saw that blew my mind were the fully fruited, probably 20-year-old espaliered pear and apple trees in several displays. For $400 to $500, someone could take one home and plant it without all the hard work of training it for the first five to 10 years. This is a great way to carry on a very specialized gardening skill without having to teach someone how.
Marketers keep talking about the do-it-for-me generation — well, here you go. We do it for them and the art of espaliering a fruit tree is not lost forever. Seems like a win-win situation to me.Angela founded and co-owns Plants Nouveau, LLC, a company that specializes in introducing and marketing new plants to the nursery industry. email@example.com


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For shingle roof repair, the insurance companies generally allow up to one year after a severe weather event to file a claim for damage, but any possible issues should be identified and documented immediately.
Photos (preferably with date stamps) of fallen branches, asphalt gravel in the gutters, or blown off tabs or sheets are all helpful to your claim. Then be sure to call Urban Hammer for a complete evaluation.
Shingle roof repair in Portland is especially important for three-tab asphalt shingles as they are easily lifted by the wind; weakened by hail, ice and sun; and damaged by falling branches. They are also more likely to have been installed improperly, which leaves them vulnerable to even a 50 mph wind gust.
You have the right to choose your contractor.
Remember, you have the right to choose a contractor other than the one that your insurance company prefers. When it comes to your home or business, you want the best. Insist on hiring a Malarkey Certified Roofing Contractor!
Malarkey Roofing Products has identified Urban Hammer as a contractor that offers "roofing excellence" in our industry and has selected us as Malarkey Certified Residential Contractor based on our experience, training and the overall professional experience that we provide to our clients.
The Malarkey Certified Residential Contractor Program guarantees that our clients receive the benefit of a certified contractor that is current on the latest industry application procedures and installation techniques.
We perform shingle roof repair in Portland, and throughout Oregon and SW Washington, on these common systems:
Asphalt - These are either three tab or laminated. The three tab shingles are far more easily damaged by natural causes than the laminated or architectural versions. If not installed properly, any damage will require a complete tear off and replacement; otherwise, if properly installed, they can be replaced individually if they are blown off, broken or chipped.
Tile - These are usually replaced because of breakage or end chipping or cracking. They can usually be replaced by lifting the surrounding pieces and sliding out the broken piece. They are not usually nailed down, making the job relatively easy.
Metal - These rarely need repair unless they were improperly installed, or sustained damage by hail or other type of impact.
Wood- Wood shakes can split and break in severe weather; they can be replaced as needed.
Flashing - Many leaks are caused by poor seals of the flashing around intrusions and chimneys. Our thorough inspection can easily determine this.
Gutters - Clogged gutters can cause leakage beneath an otherwise perfectly sound installation. This is called damming and it occurs because water backs up under the edge of the underlayment.
If we find that shingle roof repair is necessary after a close inspection, we will provide you with an estimate of the cost and tell you exactly what is involved in the process. We always include a check of the condition of the underlayment before we proceed. We will also deal with your insurance company to ensure that you receive all that you are entitled to on your claim.
Do not attempt to fix it yourself or allow work to be done by an unqualified contractor. It is far too dangerous and you may become seriously injured – or sued.
Do not try to determine the amount or type of damage, either. It is often visible only to the trained eye. Chips in the gravel surface, even some as small as a dime, can cause a blow-off. This is especially true after a long summer, in which heat weakens the tabs and renders them soft or brittle.
When you face shingle roof repair in Portland, be sure to select a company that is experienced in damage detection and remediation. Be sure that they have current, full insurance and are bonded. A well-established local business should have an abundance of verifiable references in the immediate area. We invite you to get to know Urban Hammer. You will be pleased by what you see.
Do not wait until water is ruining the inside of your home! Call Urban Hammer's professional and experienced team today!
For shingle roof repair in Portland, call now at (503) 660-3727. We offer comprehensive estimates to fix any damage.
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2K Time Trial(s): Emily's Qualification Quest
March 8, 2016
When Becky says "you're doing four 2ks against a double within three days to see if your body can handle it", I realized my only answer could be a head nod, yes, and a nervous smile. I liked to call it my "mini Chile simulation".
This past Sunday was my heat race, where I was up against Tara and Erin. Each race had a different simulation and my race plan for my heat was to race to the 1250m and hold the double off as long as I could. This meant that my sprint was a bump to higher stroke rate and ride with it until the finish horn went off.
The second race on Sunday simulated my repechage race, four hours after the heat race. This race would determine which semifinal I would race the next day. Krista and Katie were my next competition and I knew they would give me a run for my money. Nothing would stop them from pushing me to go faster and faster every 500m. The simulation key during this race was to get out in front and then walk away from the other boats during the last 300m of the race.
The third race was on Monday, where I raced against Sarah and Klaw in the morning. This was a race where I had to leave nothing left, know that all of my competition was feeling the same fatigue and all I needed to do is be the grittier rower pushing harder through the pain. This race would tell if my body could handle three 2ks in less than 24 hours, and in fact I pulled my best time yet. This was the boost of confidence I needed going into today where I faced a double in my simulated finals
Today's race time was 8:30am so I woke up, ate breakfast and told myself this is it, nothing left after these 8 minutes. I was nervous walking into the boathouse, knowing that I was up against Jennie and Becca, and knowing that this was the simulated qualifying race. Becky could tell I was, and she reminded me before I launched that all I needed to do was be confident in my ability to compete, all I needed to do was go out there and race, and race to win. This simulation is where Becky had the double pull even with me during the middle 1000m and then full out sprint in the last 300m to see if I could hold them off. All I remember from the last 500m is Becky telling me to go for it and her telling the double to race and bump their rate to beat me. I don't remember a lot within the last 200m, but my time showed that my mind and body is prepared for these four races in just two short weeks.
7 days until we depart for Chile
6 more classes to sit through until spring break
5 sleeps until the first strokes on Lake Lanier
4 2ks in three days (Chile simulation)
3 days until we depart for Georgia
2 weeks until heats of the Qualification Regatta start
1 journey to success
~Emily Morley


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When I first heard that Michael Bay (of Transformers fame) was going to do a prequel to the Robert Louis Stevenson classic Treasure Island, I was beyond skeptical. I didn't expect to like it but I thought that it was beyond time that someone tried a series about pirates, so I tuned in.
It would be an understatement to say that it exceeded all expectations. There were times in season 1 when I almost turned it off, but taken as a whole Black Sails has probably been the most consistently good show of the last four years.
While I initially thought it was incredibly presumptuous to attempt a prequel to a literary classic, I now think of Treasure Island as almost a afterward to Black Sails. Stevenson's original ties up some loose ends in a deep, rich and complex story with a long history and many of compelling characters.
The show had all of the political intrigue of Game of Thrones but, despite being a show about pirates, there was far less gore and violence than either GoT or the Walking Dead. It had strong female characters and strong multifaceted characters of colour. Despite having characters who were prostitutes it was less sexually exploitive than GoT as well.
Going into the series, there wasn't a single actor I'd heard of previously but the cast was a revelation. There wasn't a single actor in the show, in any part big or small, who I wouldn't tune in to see again in whatever series they do next.
Toby Stephens (Captain Flint), Luke Arnold (John Silver), Toby Schmitz (Rakham), Hannah New (Eleanor Guthrie), Jessica Parker Kennedy (Max), Clara Paget (Anne Bonny), Tom Harper (Billy Bones), Zach McGowan (Captain Charles Vane), Ray Stevenson (Edward "Blackbeard" Teach) and Sibongile Mlambo (Eme) were just a few of the many standouts.
The show that I didn't expect to like breathes new life into Treasure Island and demands a new film be made. It also demands that people try more series about pirates and more historical fiction series generally. Last night the show wrapped up, but that means that if you somehow missed it you can now watch it in its 40 episode entirety.
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Summary: "Consent is not the absence of 'NO', it is an enthusiastic YES!!"
While seemingly straightforward, Tia and Bryony hadn't considered this subject too seriously until it comes up in conversation with their friends and they realise just how important it is.
Following the sexual assault of a classmate, a group of teenage girls find themselves discussing the term consent, what it actually means for them in their current relationships, and how they act and make decisions with peer influence. Joined by their male friends who offer another perspective, this rich graphic novel uncovers the need for more informed conversations with young people around consent and healthy relationships. Accompanying the graphics are sexual health resources for students and teachers, which make this a perfect tool for broaching the subject with teens.
You can read it on my goodreads!
Received from Netgalley in exchange of honest review.
While this can be a pretty good teaching tool to teach middle and high school students about consent, I feel like it should be the only thing that teachers should used. The reason why I give it a 4. 5 instead of a five cause it felt like skimmed telling guys that they should consent to things as well. The majority of the book spend telling girls they should consent to things which is nothing wrong with that all but it's a two way street. Some guys can be uncomfortable with doing things with their girls ( or guys) would could be pressuring them to things as well. It just needed to be shone in more " it can happen both ways" light. All in all It was pretty good.


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I'm sitting down this morning to write a much different post than I did yesterday. In fact, I scrapped yesterday's draft.
Yesterday, my post began with a glass half empty mindset; today, while the stressors haven't changed, I'm feeling different. Today I have hope.
Yesterday, at this time I'd been awake since 5am. I'd woken at my cat's meowing and dog's panting. The cat wanted to go out, which I couldn't do because this apartment complex has an indoor pet policy (hence why it's temporary). I thought Bryce needed to urinate, for which the only indication is often a heavy pant. She didn't. When I tried to move her with a supportive hip sling, only her left leg was bearing any weight. Her right had gone lame. Today, she is tucked in her crate (similarly sized to my walk-in closet in TN and 1/2 my former kitchen in Boston) and receiving care from vets and techs at the emergency/critical care clinic. Today, I am sitting on my porch alone; Bryce's stuffed toy hedgehog my sole companion.
Yesterday, at 7am, Korrie and I carried Bryce downstairs in our makeshift stretcher. We settled her across on the grass
and held up her back legs while she peed and pooped. As we carried her back across the street to our apartment, two families stopped to ask if she was okay. If we were okay. Three months ago, before her diagnosis with immune-mediated polyarthropathy (IMPA), we'd walked to the Boston MSPCA dog park. She couldn't walk home. I carried her home, a 69lb shepherd mix, 1/3 mile along city streets. No one asked if we were okay.
Yesterday, I cried in frustration when Bryce clamped shut her jaw and refused to take medication. I coated it in cheese (her regular), butter (her favorite), peanut butter (a treat), sliced turkey (a bigger treat), and tuna (a long shot). Each time, she let me approach her, then clamped her jaw and turned her head. This was new. She usually takes her meds eagerly. If her tummy is upset and she's wary, she lets me hand-pill her; medication slathered in butter to go down easier. Today, she's receiving antibiotics, pain meds, and fluids through IV.
Yesterday, the emergency vet told us that he was glad that we brought Bryce back in. In her 24 hours home, her temperature had risen to 105.8 (driven by a systemic infection that presented in her front right leg). The antibiotics she refused to take were necessary to curing that infection. The fluids she struggled to drink were crucial to bringing down her fever. We know our dog and, yesterday, we knew that she (and we) needed help. Yesterday, I wept. I blamed myself. Did I take her out the clinic too early? She'd only been admitted 4 days. But her temperature had stabilized while there. Should I have been syringe watering her? But she'd been drinking when we presented her with water, then milk/water, then gatorade/water. Anything to keep her interested in fluids. Today, I realize that Korrie and I didn't do anything to cause this spike. Her immune system is severely compromised thanks to the immunosuppressants she has to take to get her IMPA into remission. As a result, infection is a risk, and the risk of systemic infections is high.Today, I know that Bryson needs more time, more antibiotics, and a chance at building up her fighter white blood cells to kick this infection.
Yesterday, when I received the bill for estimated services ($1500-3200 depending on outcomes) and paid the $1500 minimum, I worried that soon we'd have to make the call about Bryce's care because of finances. Last week we paid near $3000 for her 4-day hospitalization and medications. Since April 2015, when she first presented with a limp after an injury playing soccer, my spouse and I have spent close to $10,000. Veterinary visits, diagnostic tests, and medications are expensive. No, we don't have pet insurance. When she was younger, I was in grad school and I couldn't afford it. When she got older, the companies wouldn't insure us because of her "risk". Yay. Yesterday, I sobbed to my spouse, the vet, my father, and my self. And then I signed the visa statement for the $1500 minimum – silently praying that my card wouldn't bounce.
Last night, at the urging of friends, Korrie and I set up a YouCaring account. My spouse and I have donated to many friends and colleagues' fundraising sites. I've set up online, crowdfunding sites before. I've asked for donations before. But, never for myself. I feel conflicted about asking; like I should be able to to this myself. I should be able to do better.
But I can't.
My spouse and I are living on a single income that's funded by my doctoral program (read: $30k annually). He's unemployed and seeking work. My credit cards are maxed out with vet bills. I'm not sure how we'll pay the next utilities bill; never mind the vet's bills. But, our team in Boston and in Knoxville say that if Bryce can kick this infection, we have a strong chance of getting her IMPA in remission. The same drugs that successfully wiped out her immune system, leading to her increased infection risk, are the same drugs that (at a lower dose) will help moderately suppress her immune system and put her into remission. If we can get her through this, she has a chance. I can't bring myself to euthanize her if she has a chance.
Today, I received notification of our first 4 donations: 3 through YouCaring and 1 privately through PayPal. These four donations, a combined $95, paid for one of Bryce's IV antibiotics. We are immensely thankful. These donations have given me hope.
Asking for help is scary. It requires trust. It feels uncomfortable. I am uncomfortable sharing this truth and this need. Yet, I am asking. Please help us help Bryson heal. Any donation is appreciated AND helpful. http://youcaring.com/HelpBrysonHeal
09/28/13: Better than best-friend
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Another week, another round of cars for Forza Horizon 3, this time, it is all about the luxury look and feel of the car, kicking things off with the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan.
You may have seen this American Super Sedan in the Turn 10 Summer Car Pack for Forza Motorsport 6. If you are into drifting, this beast is ready to slide you in style. If you have an ear for exhaust, these notes will sing to you. Or if you just want to roll in the finest luxury performance sedan to come out of America, the CTS-V should suit you. For outright speed and aggressive styling, this Caddy will not disappoint. It's a hybrid of the most awesome kind, mixing the best chassis Cadillac has ever built with the proven dominance of the Corvette Z06 drivetrain. Explore the Outback in style and let the dust and tire smoke be the only trace you leave behind.
Next up is the 2016 Aston Martin Vantage GT12
The new limited edition GT12 is where exclusivity and dynamic performance meet. Inspired by Aston Martin's success in GT3 racing, there is little more one could ask for in a luxury sport coupe. This Vantage has been re-engineered taking in the experience and knowledge earned on the race track. It's leaner by 220 pounds over the Vantage S, and boasts a significantly higher output as well. You will find the GT12 wider and lower with a prominent aero kit that not only screams racing, but also delivers substantial downforce to make cornering even more effortless. Aston Martin has made history in motorsport, and the GT12 gives you your own chance to drive a legend.
Finally this week we have the 2017 Nissan GT-R
More refined than ever and with even more power to boot, this is the latest model of the Japanese supercar that fans affectionately dub "Godzilla." The gaping V-Motion grille is the centerpiece of a new front-end look and also provides better engine cooling. Below, the new lip spoiler and bumper enhance what is already one of the most aggressive looks on the road. All wheel drive, massive twin turbos, and so much technology keeping power to the pavement give the GT-R an advantage on any surface. The GT-R may be Nissan's halo model, but it is no angel.
To see the rest of the cars announced this week and the complete list so far, be sure to head to the Forza Garage


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Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Wedding bells are ringing for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle this Saturday (May 19) and many people can't be more excited.
To cash in on what's possibly Britain's biggest event of the year, some businesses get really creative.
READ ALSO: Condoms, prayer and sushi: the offbeat world of a royal wedding
Here are some of the wackiest royal wedding merchandise we've spotted online:


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Which States Have the Highest Gas Tax?/
Fiscal Policy
March 2017
Consumers are awaiting details about possible tax cuts by the federal government while individual states are on the defensive about proposed cuts in federal subsidies. States may need to find new sources of income, especially states in financial duress, in order to bring in additional needed funds.
Taxing gasoline is controlled by the states, not the federal government, allowing states the ability to impose taxes in a variety of different ways. Some states use a flat per gallon tax rate, other states apply gasoline wholesalers a tax on the wholesale price of gasoline and other states charge a sales tax on the purchase of gasoline.
Proceeds from the gas tax are also used differently from state to state. Some states use the income for highway and infrastructure repair, while others apply the funds to designated public works programs. Should the federal government alleviate state funding, as has been proposed, then some states may need to raise the gas tax in order to cover any shortfalls.


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The last thing any business wants is to be hampered by technological limitations. Not being able to access important information or connect with clients at a moment's notice can put even the most solid companies behind the eight ball. It's just a fact of modern business: if you're not moving forward, you're falling behind. Fortunately, a hosted VoIP system with cloud communications can help alleviate many problems modern companies face every day. Indeed, here are three cloud communication solutions that can help your business stay on the right track:
Keep Everyone on the Same Page
Nothing is more frustrating than not being able to access important documents or web pages because you're not logged into the correct device. Having to switch from one monitor, to another, to a different device is a waste of time and stifles productivity. The good news is, with a cloud communication system, you can ensure that you and your employees stay connected regardless of what device you're accessing. No longer will you have to worry about being on the correct platform. Furthermore, you'll enjoy the same connectivity with your customers and clients –– even in the event of a power outage, a hosted VoIP system will continue to be operational. Plus, your IT will appreciate not having to deal with the bugs and glitches a traditional communications system experiences.
Conduct Business from Anywhere
More than ever before, people rely on their cell phones to function on a daily basis. And this doesn't just mean taking calls or sending text messages either. The modern employee needs to have the ability to work remotely. However, with traditional landline systems, you need to come into the office to access certain features or documents. But with cloud communication, employees located across the country from each other can collaborate and work more efficiently than ever before. So if your business is looking to expand, then cloud communication with VoIP can help your business grow.
Save Yourself a Headache
Not only will switching to a cloud communication system likely save your company time and money, but it will also allow you to focus your energy doing what you do best: your job. Rather than struggling through complex installation and integrations processes, cloud communication will let you and your team members work without the fear of technology letting them down. And you won't miss a step switching over; the sooner you make the call to utilize cloud communication, the sooner your business can hit the ground running.
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