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SwedishDragon PC Specs Laptop (Model) G751JT Motherboard ASUSTeK G751JT (Intel HM87 (Lynx Point)) Processor Intel Core i7 4710HQ Memory (part number) SK Hynix 8GB (HMT41GS6AFR8A-PB) Graphics Card #1 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M Sound Card Realtek High Definition Audio Storage #1 SanDisk X300s 128GB Storage #2 HGST TravelStar 7 K1000 1TB Mouse Razer DeathAdder 3.5g Headset ATH-m50x Mouse Pad Razer Vespula OS Windows 8.1 64 Bit Network Router Netgear Accessory #1 Seagate Expansion Mobile 2TB
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A Couple of Questions
1. I've heard some people say that running the CPU on 'max clocks' all the time (aka. the 'Performance Mode' Power Management Plan) is 'bad', or at least bad without very good cooling, is this correct?
1a. If my CPU goes to (or near to) the max a lot of the time (when setting Minimum Processor Capacity in Percent to '5%' [As in Balanced] instead of '100%' [As in High Performance]), because I almost always play games, have lots of tabs open in the web-browser at the same time, many programs running at the same time VLC (reading from an external HDD, non-SSD), Firefox and so on, often putting a "multi-tasking" load on the computer, would there really be much benefit to setting MPC [Minimum Processor Capacity] in Power Management to anything lower than 100%? Maybe 50-75%?
1b. I tried using CPU-Z 1.77 RoG 64-bit yesterday, which made the computer slow down to a crawl and forced me to shutdown via holding the power button, the only recent change being the MPC setting I mentioned before.
Updating CPU-Z 1.77 RoG 64-bit to 1.79 64-bit seemed to have done the trick, but as I could recall this issue with 1.77 happening before (after crashing once again when using 1.77), I turned the MPC setting back to '100%', which indeed did not cause the lockup to happen.
I guess what I wonder is: Was this just a bug in the code (as I've yet to see it happen elsewhere, though I haven't really tried much), or could the computer be clocking down incorrectly?
2. I've read that 'Fast Startup' causes trouble because of drivers not reloading properly a.s.o. (I've turned it off, it's only use is to impress friends who have never even seen the inside workings of a computer), is there any other recommendations regarding this?
2a. In the same vein I've also turned off 'Hybrid Sleep' as I very rarely use either 'Hibernate' or 'Sleep', is it recommended to turn off 'Hybrid Sleep', or is it all up to the user?
2b. Was there ever any problems reported with '(Regular) Sleep' or 'Hibernate'? With my specific model, ASUS laptops/desktops, or just in general.
3. Recently there have surfaced issues regarding NVidia's graphic drivers (like http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4462 for example), and the earliest driver version to include fixes for all currently known security holes seems to be '382.05', but this brings up a couple of issues for me:
a. People have told me (both here, on the GeForce forums, and elsewhere) that I should not use drivers outside those that the OEM release (especially with ASUS laptops), which for my model (G751JT) is '348.01' (aka. old as the British queen), and I assume the security issues would be present in this version too, since it is a way earlier one, and now I am getting a bit stumped as to what to do.
b. The current driver I use is version '375.70' and it have worked fine for more than a few months now, but it is also vulnerable to the same security exploits and so it would seem unsafe to use, but as we all know, "If it isn't broken, don't try to fix it" is especially true with NVidia drivers, and the fact that I've seen some people with the same GPU already report problems, so I don't really know what to do:
Update for security (and risk breaking stuff with a varying degree of destruction), or stick to the one that has worked so far?
PS. I did do some research on the above issues, but the results where highly inconclusive (that and it was the middle of the night, so I could barely think).
Thankful for any help.
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Whenever there are any possible software-related issues, it's a good idea to just try restarting Win8/10 (assuming fast startup is still enabled which is the default setting) first to see if it makes any difference before trying other things and something you may want to get in the habit of doing occasionally whether you see problems or not.
Hope this helps.
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Regarding your question number 3, I have lived by the motto for many years (wisdom for many) to keep the latest drivers if possible. Always seems to keep things running better, through the latest fixes, patches, features, etc. I've never had a problem with NVidia drivers on this model Asus laptop (G752VY). Pretty much every driver update allows you to roll back, so if you discover conflicts in almost all cases it is easy to recover backwards, at least in my experience.Davemon50


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A memorial service for Leslie 'Pat' Keith, 84, of Paradise, Texas will be held at a later date. Pat passed away August 1, 2019 in Decatur, TX.
Pat was born June 22, 1935 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Harry and Ethel (Carr) Keith. He married his wife of 27 years, Pamela (Atteberry) Keith on July 5, 1992 in Cottondale, Texas. Pat lived in Bridgeport for 38 years. During that time, he was a roofer for his own company, PK Roofing.
Pat really enjoyed going to coffee shops and visiting with friends. He loved going to the casinos and playing slots.
He is survived by his wife Pamela Keith of Paradise; brother Harry Keith of Delaware; daughters Evelyn Liddicoat and husband Doug of Magnolia, Delaware, Patty Cannon of Delaware, Patricia Graham of Bowie, Texas, and Debra Petterson and husband Chris of Kent, Washington; sons Patrick Keith of Gilmore, Texas and Leslie Keith Jr. of Missouri.
Leslie was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Cortlyn Keith and William Keith; and daughter Patricia Keith.
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The German-Mongolian Institute for Resources and Technology (GMIT) in Ulaanbaatar is seeking to fill the position of Rector as of November 2019. Applications by qualified candidates with Mongolian and/or German background are welcome.
About GMIT
GMIT is the first university in Mongolia based on bilateral governmental cooperation: The founding of this transnational university was jointly initiated by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Mongolian President Elbegdorj Tsakhia - and in 2018, the first Bachelor students graduated. The German Federal Government and the Mongolian Government are supporting GMIT as a pioneering model for the reform of higher education in Mongolia.
Being a dynamic, state university for scientific teaching and research, GMIT strives to serve Mongolia by educating highly qualified, socially responsible, internationally recognized engineers, and by applying advanced research and innovation for the benefit of society. The university responds to both private and public sector needs in the mineral resources sector and downstream industries. With its internationally accredited study programs, GMIT wants to become a leading university of engineering and technology in Mongolia, and in Asia.
On its campus based in the Nalaikh district of Ulaanbaatar, GMIT currently runs four B.Sc. programs in the fields of Raw Materials and Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Industrial Engineering, as well as an MBA program in 'International Management of Resources and Environment'. GMIT emphasizes applied and interdisciplinary research activities - right now the faculties and students are conducting more than 12 high profile research projects. Based on its international faculty and modern laboratories, GMIT aspires to extend its research network with German partner universities, Mongolian universities and international academic institutions.
Tasks of the Rector
The Rector constitutes, together with the Vice-Rector for Finance and Administration, the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs and the Vice-Rector for Research, the Rectorate. The Rectorate manages the University and its operations. It discusses and decides on all matters related to GMIT's academic, administrative and financial development, for which it is authorized by the University's Statutes or the Board of Governors. The Rector is the chair of the Rectorate as well as of the Academic Senate. The Rector represents GMIT internally and externally.
The Rector is responsible for developing the academic profile of the university and in charge of setting up its academic structure. He/she manages the resources of GMIT in order to reach the goals given by the University's Vision and Mission. He/she provides effective leadership in compliance with the Magna Charta Universitatum. The Rector initiates and supervises the development of policies, rules, manuals and other relevant documents for managing the university. He/she initiates and supervises quality assurance processes.
The Rector is responsible for coordinating transparent and quality-oriented recruitment procedures for the academic staff. He/she is in charge of developing an internationally oriented community of students, lecturers, researchers, and staff. The Rector is responsible for fostering a positive, welcoming and motivating school environment at GMIT and to play a central role in this in order to deal with all current and future challenges of GMIT in a team-oriented way.
Candidate's Required Background
The Rector should have a strong academic background at the level of a full professor in a field relevant to the profile of GMIT - this should be demonstrated in his research and teaching record. He/she should have international experience and have spent a part of his/her academic career abroad in particular at German universities or have had extensively collaborated and networked in the international - especially German - academic sphere. The candidate should be a senior academic with a background in building institutions and leading academic personnel. Ideally he/she should also have spent a part of his/her career in the private or public sector.
The candidate should strongly identify with the goals and the vision of GMIT and be motivated to design and manage an appropriate and creative sustainability strategy as chair of the Rectorate.
Furthermore, the successful candidate should demonstrate the following strengths:
GMIT offers exciting opportunities for development with the possibility to instigate reforms and innovation in the Mongolian higher education sector. The Rector will be part of a dynamic team in a modern and internationally oriented institution.
GMIT offers an attractive, performance-related salary package taking into consideration the candidate's experience and profile. The position is based in Nalaikh/Ulaanbaatar and limited to five years.
The Rector can be re-appointed once.
Applications from interested candidates are welcome. Candidates will be invited for an interview by a selection committee of the Board of Governors.
GMIT supports the principle of equal opportunities for male and female candidates.
Please send your application, including both a professional and a private address, no later than
September 20, 2019 - 6:00 pm to the following address:
GMIT Office / GIZ Project Office
Baga Toiruu 62, Commod building (3rd floor)
8th khoroo, Sukhbaatar district
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Please enclose your CV, testimonials and references. Your CV and cover letter must be in English. Mongolian documents like degrees and certificates have to be translated into English. Your contact for questions: Undarmaa Chuluunbaatar, Secretary - Board of Governors, Phone: +976 7023-2090, firstname.lastname@example.com
Please enclose in addition to the usual application documents an outline of an appropriate, sustainable development plan for GMIT for the next five years (approx. 5 pages in length). For more information about GMIT, please consult our website at www.gmit.edu.mn


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1 x High Res Digital Image (with Santa)
2 x High Res Digital Image
(2nd Pose, Same Family with Santa)
3 x High Res Digital Image
(3 Poses, Same Family with Santa)
1 x High Res Digital Image without Santa
(All photos with out Santa are $35 each)
All images will be emailed to you within 24 hours of you emailing us after your session. If there are issues with your server receiving the large files then there may be a delay. All images are high resolution so you can print and enlarge as many and as big as you would like. Please note some devices reduce the quality when downloading so be sure to check all settings. If you do not receive your image with in 24 hours of sending your email, please get in touch.
Please note: Above prices are per immediate family members and for different poses with the same immediate family in them
Eg: 1 silly and 1 serious
1 with just the kids
1 with the parents
1 with parents, kids and grandparents
Or throw a silly one in there instead of the grand parents!
We are happy to do combined family group photos (eg all the cousins together or a big family photo). These are an additional $10 per family or $35.00 for 4 families or more. There may be an additional cost for extra large groups and is at the photographers discretion. This is because it takes more time to set up/or longer to photograph. We like to ensure the best shot of everyone is got on photo day.
The above prices apply if this is the only photos you are doing otherwise individual families will pay individually and an additional $20 to $35 will be charged for the altogether shot.
Price will depend on size of group and time it will take and will be at the discretion of the photographer on the day.
If for any reason you're unsure of pricing for your family, please call and I'll give you a quote for your photo needs!
Photos without Santa are literally exactly the same pose only we kick him out for a quick pic. (As pictured above) and are $35 each. A little more time is spent editing these images for you.
We have no limits on how many people are in each shot but for large groups please just give us a heads up so we can allow extra time. Again depending on the variations needed, as the price is for each individual session required.
If you would prefer prints instead of a digital file then please get in touch so we can try to meet your needs.
General Info for Photo Day
We're at Redhead & Merewether again this year along with our original location, Bush and New Lake locations too, We will send you a confirmation email with details on where exactly 48 hours before your photo day.
We try and run as close to your appointment time as possible but we have a first arrived first served system on the sand and on some days we may need your patience as we like to take the time to get a good shot for EVERY family and sometimes the little ones need us to spend more time jumping up and down crazy than others! If it's hot and sunny we do have a couple of umbrellas for shade available to borrow while you wait! Otherwise we have a pretty cool waiting room!
We recommend Sunglasses for you and your children if you're coming to a PM session as they will be looking into the sun! We will have some available to borrow so don't worry if you forget.. PLEASE NOTE: You don't HAVE to wear them but we DO NOT have time to do photos with out sunglasses and then re do if you dont like them squinting. PLEASE be aware there will likely be squinting for at least one family member if its before 6.30pm.
We ABSOLUTELY encourage as much fun as possible! So feel free to bring Santa hats, costumes, or any other crazy ideas! Santa doesn't mind playing the fool either!
What to Wear? Whatever you like although red tends to get lost and blend in with Santas suit. White and denim always looks good but Photos with Santa are supposed to be fun so don't worry too much if you're not all matching!
NOTE: PLEASE tie hair up if you do not want to embrace the messy hair caused by the elements of Mother Nature. It is more often than not that it's breezy at every session on the beach and we would hate for you to miss out on great shots because of messy hair.
We shoot RAIN, HAIL, WIND or SHINE! If it becomes unsafe such as lightening and thunder storms then we may need to postpone or cancel however we have gotten out on previous years in all the elements and still had a great time and taken some great shots! We completely understand if you would prefer to reschedule though, just please be mindful that it may be with a different Santa.
We trust you to notify us if something happens and you can't make your session to let us know so, we don't ask for holding deposits or pre-payment. We will notify you in your confirmation text as to payment methods on the day of your Photos with Sandy Claus.
You may decide on photo day how many shots you would like eg: One with just the kids, one with parents also or even a silly and fun one too! Again just please ask if there is anything you have in mind! It is also OK to decide on Photo Day if you would like a quick photo without Santa in it but we may not have a s much time to spend on getting an extra perfect shot.
We now have a WHEELCHAIR ACCESS and ELDERLY FRIENDLY venue! These are limited with times and dates as we plan it around our other sessions so please just ask and we will try and accomodate!
Food allergies???? Please just let us know in advance and we can ensure there is still a treat for your child on your photo day!
We love and welcome your furr babies but some of our venues are not "technically" dog friendly so this is at your own risk and please take care with having them on a lead, picking up their messes ect.
PLEASE NOTE Redhead Beach is in Dog Friendly area as is The Bush and Lake location.
We want you to be happy so if for ANY reason you are not 100% satisfied with you Photos with Sandy Claus, please get in contact with us so that we can look to see if there is an alternate option you like better or arrange a re shoot for you.
If your child/children have special needs we are experienced and would still welcome you to attend any of our sessions. Please just get in touch so that we can discuss your child's personal circumstances and plan a great experience.
If there is ANYTHING else we can help you with please just ask!
Looking forward to seeing you on the sand soon!


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Senior Housing & Assisted Living in Nebraska
While you won't find the warm winters and beaches of Florida and California or the restaurant scene of New York City in Nebraska, this state has other great benefits to offer retirees. Nebraska boasts a low cost of living and ranked among the top 10 states for overall well-being! People in this state are generally genuine, friendly, and easy to interact with. There are plenty of outdoor attractions and in cities like Lincoln and Omaha, you'll find a lot of culture and entertainment.
Considering retirement in the Cornhusker State? You may want to learn more about Nebraska's senior living costs, facilities, and benefits. To make your information search more efficient, we have gathered the essentials here about Nebraska's senior living options, from independent living facilities to assisted care choices. You can also find out more about the different types of support systems and amenities that each has to offer. Also, feel free to navigate through the list of cities below to find the closest senior living options to the area you are planning to retire in Nebraska.
Feel free to use the quick links below to make your information search on senior living options in Nebraska easier. You can jump directly to a particular section to find specifics on that topic.
Senior Living Costs in Nebraska ↓
Benefits of Living in Nebraska ↓
Nebraska's Senior Living Options ↓
Top Senior Living Communities in Nebraska
Narrow down your search for the perfect senior living facility by checking out our list below of the top senior living communities in Nebraska.
Richmont Senior Living
type of care
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Savannah Pines Retirement Resort
type of care
Independent Living
Morton Place
type of care
Assisted Living
High Plains Alzheimer's Special Care Center
type of care
Memory Care
Maple Ridge Retirement Resort
type of care
Independent Living
Walnut Grove Retirement Resort
type of care
Independent Living
Greene Place
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Assisted Living
Pathfinder Place
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Assisted Living
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Independent Living
Cottonwood Place
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Assisted Living
Nebraska's Senior Living Costs
Nebraska boasts a housing index of 88.40, lower than the national average. This means it is a relatively affordable state to retire in. You can get a one bedroom apartment in Arkansas for an average of $579 a month (verses $825 a month being the US average), or a two bedroom apartment for an average of $747 a month ($1,027 a month is the US average).
Want to get an idea of what numbers look like when it comes to monthly cost of living in Nebraska for seniors? To start off, the average home health care costs are roughly $4,385 a month. Home health care services allow seniors to live in their own homes, while service aides help with housekeeping and running everyday errands.
Adult day care in Nebraska averages out to $1,593 a month. This fee allows seniors to stay at a supervised facility during the day and partake in therapeutic services and other social activities while caregivers are tending to their other everyday obligations. Since adult day care does not include around the clock care, it's ideal for seniors who are mostly independent.
Assisted living facilities are scattered throughout Nebraska to serve elders who require more help with their everyday tasks. Seniors are able to receive personal care and health services for an average monthly cost of $3,785 a month.
Last but not least, seniors who need extensive supervision and care are best off living in a nursing home, where professional staff and skilled nurses are able to provide the care that they need, along with medication, therapies, and rehabilitation. The cost for a semi-private room is roughly $6,334 a month, while a private room is about $6,768 a month. While it is more expensive than the other forms of living in the state, it does help to take a hefty load off of unpaid caregivers' (who may be a friend, family member, or relative) shoulders as they wouldn't have to worry about providing proper care for their loved ones.
Benefits of Living in Nebraska
Winters are cold and brutal in Nebraska, and it's not exactly the most tax-friendly state, but there are certainly aspects of the state worth noting and appreciating.
Low Unemployment
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, Nebraska has one of the lowest unemployment rates (2.7%) compared to the other states in the country. This means that retirees wishing to pick up a job, whether part-time or full-time have a pretty good chance of landing one.
Senior Friendly Activities
Seniors who love fishing, bird watching, and hunting will make themselves right at home in Nebraska. The state is also filled with rich culture and an abundance of entertainment opportunities. For example, spectators can take part in a Broadway play or check out art galleries and museums in cities like Omaha and Lincoln.
Affordable Living
It is pretty affordable to settle down in Nebraska, even in the state's main cities. According to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, Omaha, Hastings, and Lincoln are three cities with a low cost of living expense compared to that of the national average. Retirees are able to stretch their dollar when it comes to living expenses here.
Living Options for Nebraska's Seniors
Those wishing to retire in Nebraska have several living options to consider, depending on individual needs: independent living, assisted living, memory care, or nursing home care. Read more about each option below and determine which one best suits your lifestyle.
Independent Living
With more than 130 independent living facilities, Nebraska is able to offer plenty of housing choices for seniors who are healthy, active, and don't require round the clock care and supervision. The average cost of staying at an independent living facility in this state ranges from $591 to $4,125 a month. Independent living facilities in the Lincoln area are most expensive, while the more affordable ones are located around the Grand Island area.
The state also offers plenty of apartment choices for seniors 55+ or 65+ depending on the community. Active senior communities typically include useful amenities like fitness centers, walking trails, clubhouse, meeting rooms, and more for residents to enjoy.
Assisted Living
Older people needing attentive caregivers, healthcare, and access to local activities and social opportunities will benefit from staying at an assisted living facility in Nebraska. Here, residents can expect to receive help with housekeeping duties, laundry, transportation, meal services, and 24-hour safety surveillance. On average, it costs anywhere from $1,075 to $7,500 to stay at an assisted living facility in this state. Similar to independent living facilities, the cheaper assisted living facilities are in the Grand Island area while the more expensive ones are in Lincoln.
Memory Care
Living with dementia is often a difficult ordeal for all involved. Memory care facilities go a long way in easing the feelings of helplessness that can occur with memory loss. Memory care facilities have staff that will assist with personal grooming, provide meals and medications, prevent wandering, and help counsel patients through difficult times of memory loss. There are 174 memory care facilities in Nebraska. Lincoln has some of the more costly facilities that can cost up to $102,911 a year, while the Grand Island area has an average annual cost of $71,280 a year.
Nursing Homes
Nebraska has been becoming an increasingly popular state for people to move to for a variety of reasons. For retirees moving here, they'll find 490 senior living providers to learn of and pick from for the needs of their golden years.
Adult daycare centers will take care of all the cooking, cleaning, landscaping, and assist with personal grooming needs and medications. Not only that, but adult daycare centers will often provide group activities like game nights, art classes, movie watching, and even meditation hours. There are 79 adult daycare centers in Nebraska. The most expensive ones tend to be in the Lincoln metropolitan area, with an average cost of $16,900 a year. Grand Island and its surrounding areas have a concentration of lower cost adult daycare centers, averaging a low $11,050 per year, one of the lowest annual costs in the nation.
Terminally ill seniors will find solace in one of the 57 hospices in Nebraska. Most of the hospices will be located in and near Lincoln, providing end of life services to seniors. These services include grief counseling for families, professionally administered pain medications, therapy through the arts and group discussions, chaplain services, and more. The costs of hospices can often be covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurances. Hospice staff are on hand to help discover the best ways seniors can pay for hospice care.
Primary caretakers can get overwhelmed with the demands of caring for a senior, especially when the caretaker is unpaid and has other responsibilities to tend to while making an income. There are 230 respite care facilities in Nebraska that can assist caring for an elderly loved one in many ways, including sending a professional caregiver to the home of the senior, or admitting the senior into a respite care facility. Respite care facilities cost $69,076 a year in Nebraska, with the costs ranging from a low of $4,785 a month up to $16,574 a month.
Resources for Seniors in Nebraska
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services – Here, you'll find external links that will provide you with more information about food assistance, adult day services, abuse & neglect, hospice, Medicare/Medicaid, and more related to senior living in Nebraska.
NebraskAccess – If you are looking to find more information on services for elderly citizens in the state, you may be able to find answers on websites listed here, selected by librarians.


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7 Holiday Gifts Your Guy Will Love
When it comes to holiday shopping, there is always the debate of whether or not to shop for unique gifts or opt for something classic. At Vanscoy, Maurer & Bash, we're all about classic gifts that he'll have and use for years to come.
Shopping for the gentleman on your list? Here are seven holiday gift ideas for him that will stand the test of time!
A timepiece never goes out of style, and it's a gift any guy will appreciate. To really make it the perfect gift, make sure his watch matches his lifestyle. Does he dress casually? Then a leather watch might be the best option. Does he need a watch that's versatile? A watch like the Rolex Datejust is both classic and fashionable.
In this case, we're not just talking about any pocketknife. Instead, go with a luxurious pocketknife from William Henry. A William Henry knife can take up to eight months to create. William Henry's knives feature unique materials like cocobolo wood and mammoth tooth. These knives also make great gifts to pass down to future generations.
Available in materials like titanium, stainless steel and hand forged Mokume-gani, a money clip is a practical gift that he'll use every day. It especially makes for an ideal gift if he prefers not to carry a wallet. You can personalize the money clip with his name, initials, or something else that is unique to you and him.
Want to purchase something he would probably never buy for himself? A luxury pen can be a really useful gift, but one that he might not think to purchase on his own. Made in an array of unique and rare materials with stunning designs, a luxury pen makes for a fantastic gift.
Whether on its own or with a watch, a bracelet is both stylish and unique. David Yurman carries a variety of styles, including leather for the casual gentleman or a chain bracelet from John Hardy if he's a suit and tie guy.
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Tuesday, April 03, 2007
More video!
So, here's another video for your viewing pleasure. I apologize for the lack of blogging lately. There's really nothing going on, hence, nothing to blog about.
We took this video last week. We've been having some gorgeous weather lately. Really. Gorgeous! So we took Watley to a field so he could do what he does best. Our gorgeous weather has been interrupted here and there with rain showers, so the ground was very muddy. But Watley loved it. I don't think he'd ever run in mud before.
By the way, we're supposed to get snow showers this Saturday. I'm glad I'm staying somewhat pessimistic about the weather here, otherwise, I would be really let down. But since I had a feeling this weather has been too good to be true, I pretty much expected this. It's the only time I can think of when pays to be a pessimist!
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People don't really eat much in that galaxy far, far away. The Ewoks had a feast, at which our heroes were supposed to be the main course. Other than some blue milk, though, there aren't a lot of meals in the Star Wars universe.
Maundy Thursday is all about a meal, really the meal. On Thursday of Holy Week we remember the Last Supper and the depth of meaning contained in that evening. Jesus not only instituted communion, but he also washed his disciples' feet, told them about the Holy Spirit and passionately prayed over his closest friends.
There is so much to unpack from Maundy Thursday; the entirety of Holy Week could be spent simply looking at Jesus' last meal with his disciples. However, in this post we're going to look at Anakin and Obi-Wan's relationship.
The relationship between Master Kenobi and his Padawan acts as the foundation for the prequel trilogy. We see their relationship develop from their first meeting on Tatooine to its eventual splintering on Mustafar. The prequels give us a deeper look into their relationship, that there was more to Darth Vader and Obi-Wan than what we saw at the end of A New Hope. These weren't just adversaries, but they had also been friends, practically brothers.
The depth of relationship between Anakin and Obi-Wan is what Jesus would have experienced with his disciples. We read the Bible so much and we know the stories so well, that sometimes we can forget that real people were involved. The disciples really were 12 men who left everything they knew in order to follow Jesus. Jesus wasn't just some holy man or wise guru, but he was a friend who traveled with his disciples for three years. If we work alongside a group of people for three years, then we get to know them pretty well. Now imagine if you were also traveling together, sharing every meal and sleeping under the same roof with that same group; you would be extremely close.
That's what Jesus had with his disciples and that's the depth of relationship at the Last Supper. The Last Supper wasn't just some common get together, but it was a meal shared among best friends full of meaning and significance.
The prequels gave us a better sense of Anakin and Obi-Wan's friendship; they humanized that demon in black. As we reflect on Maundy Thursday, we need to remember that the Last Supper was populated by real people, friends who had spent years together. The men at that table weren't just subjects for a Da Vinci painting, but they were flesh and blood, feeling the weight of the moment. And as we think about the depth of relationship that Jesus had with his disciples, we can be encouraged because that's the type of relationship he wants with each of us.


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"Our world is knowable with astounding specificity. We record the birth of stars, track the paths of electrons, and decode genomes of living entities. When we ask questions of the natural world, we receive consistent answers about how the world operates. Yet, our world also presents to us mystery and fascination. We marvel at the improbability of life and the non-deterministic nature of quantum mechanics. We see in science echoes of both order and mystery. For this reason, science serves as a unique path in our pursuit of who God is and how we are to live faithfully before him."
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Ashley is the McDonald Postdoctoral Fellow in Christian Ethics and Public Life, Christ Church, Oxford. From January 2017 to July 2018, he served as Postdoctoral Fellow in Theology and Science at Regent College. Ashley is the author of Reading Karl Barth, Interrupting Moral Technique, Transforming Biomedical Ethics (2015), and co-editor of Correlating Sobornost (2016).
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As you may have noticed from reading our blog, we've highly favored Mac and Linux for WordPress development. And we're not alone – through my incredibly scientific, highly anecdotal research, most other WordPress developers seem to be using Mac as well.
And that's for good reason – Mac "Just Works" when setting it up for development. It has PHP and Ruby installed, has a Linux-ish command line, and it looks great!
While I've been happy with developing on Mac systems for 5 years now, I've recently decided to make the switch back to Windows. In this week's article, I take a look at how (and why) I made the switch.
Why the switch to Windows?
The main reason I started considering the switch to Windows was the state of Macs lately. I really wanted to like the new MacBook Pro, but the constant reports of battery life issues and breaking keyboards has turned me away from them. The touch bar is a nice idea in theory but is relatively useless aside from being a shiny feature to make the newest Macbooks feel like more of an upgrade.
The iMacs are nice, but I'm not a fan of the shift from a dedicated tower and monitor to an all-in-one. All-in-ones are harder, if not impossible to maintain yourself, and repairs can be costly. The design of the current Mac Pro and the new iMac Pros show that Apple is committed to this path of making things look better despite sacrifices in performance and reliability.
They are still great computers (I love my iMac 5k), but spending $3,000 every 5 years or so just doesn't make sense when you should be able to upgrade parts as needed, and replace them on your own if they wear out.
I've long been using a custom-built Windows PC for gaming, so I've decided to switch to that as my main development machine and demote my old iMac to a family computer. After making the switch, I had some research to do!
Virtualization, Windows Linux Subsystem, or barebones?
There are a few ways to get started with development on Windows. Windows 10 Pro includes Hyper V, which lets you run containers with different operating systems. I gave Linux a shot but found that I'm not really fond of the virtualization. It's slow and is another layer between your computer and your files. Some users may view that as a benefit, but after years of development using tools like MAMP, it's not for me.
Another option is Windows Subsystem for Linux – a program you can install that allows you to run Linux natively on your Windows machine. This is a nice option but requires a lot of setup. Like running a virtualized container, the Linux side of things doesn't run as fast and tasks that would take a few seconds in a dedicated Linux box or in macOS can take much longer. And because it runs alongside Windows, I found it more confusing than a virtualized instance of Linux or good ol' dual booting.
I ultimately decided to go with Local by Flywheel and keep using Windows as the primary OS for development. I like having a GUI for server-related stuff, and it lets me work on my files directly in Windows as opposed to in a virtualized Linux environment.
If I were developing websites or applications for one specific server, I'd likely use something like Docker (even though Gilbert prefers Vagrant). But since I develop plugins that will ultimately run on all kinds of servers, I don't need to emulate a specific environment, so the GUI and simplicity of site setup that Local offers are extremely helpful.
Tools to make it easier
Over the years I've accumulated a lot of tools that are specific to Mac computers, so I spent some time finding tools in Windows that can do the job. I was relieved to find that my favorite programs like VS Code, PHPStorm, Sublime Text and Sourcetree all work just as well on windows.
There are still some things I miss from the Mac universe, but I'm now happy enough with the tools I have that I don't feel the need to keep switching back over.
Before I was using Sequel Pro for Mac. It seemed to be the most popular Mac MySQL GUI and it was free so I stuck with it. Unfortunately, this isn't available for Windows, but there are a few other good options.
HeidiSQL is a free MySQL GUI that seems to have feature parity with Sequel Pro, is very fast, and looks decent as well:
Another GUI that caught my eye was Data Grip. It's made by JetBrains, the same people behind PHPStorm. It has a great-looking UI that goes beyond the standard feature set that we've come to expect and offers advanced features like SQL refactoring, on-the-fly analysis, and version control:
I'm still evaluating both tools, but they seem to more than fit the bill for my needs.
Command Line
The built-in command prompt that comes with Windows leaves a lot to be desired aesthetically, and it's a big transition coming from Mac:
The Mac terminal supports a lot of Linux commands which I've become accustomed to, so I was relieved to hear that the Cmder command prompt offers emulation for a lot of these commands including
ls, and more.
It also looks great which is a huge bonus:
The command-line tools that I use every day like Composer, Grunt, and Node all have Windows equivalents that work just as well as on Mac. I also installed Git for Windows, which includes Git BASH. This lets you run Git on the command line like you would for Mac or Linux. It also integrates well with Cmder, so you don't have to run different console windows depending on what you're doing.
Final Thoughts
Switching to Windows wasn't easy, but after getting used to the changes, I've found that I actually prefer working on Windows over macOS. I do think that Microsoft has come a long way in making Windows more developer-friendly, although it does have more work to do before it's as easy and intuitive as macOS.
Do you do all your development on Windows? Are there any must-have tools that you think I missed? Let me know in the comments.


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Sony and Naughty Dog have released new gameplay footage and screenshots of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End. These showcase the game's chapter 10, which will take players to Madagascar and let's them explore the level in a jeep.
In this chapter, Nathan Drake will be accompanied by Sully and Sam, as they search for outposts where legendary pirate Henry Avery may have hidden his treasure. Unlike previous Uncharted games, A Thief's End isn't plain linear, with Naughty Dog describing it as a "wide linear" game. This footage shows precisely that, as players can leave the 4x4 at any time to investigate ruins or search for collectible treasures scattered throughout the sprawling landscape. This allows for more freewheeling navigation without sacrificing the narrative-driven pacing the series is known for.
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Chapter 6, I'm Glad I Spent It With You
After their showdown in the diner, Spencer stayed away for another couple of hours. When she did return, she went straight to her room and didn't come out again.
In the morning, Ashley made a point of getting up early to catch her before work, but Spencer had left already. She didn't come home after her shift either. By dinner time, Ashley was starting to wonder if she'd ever come home at all. Spencer's work schedule was stuck to the fridge and she had the next two days off. She feared Spencer would stay away for both of them. It occurred to her that she was being given a taste of her own medicine. The worrying was admittedly unbearable.
While home alone, she finally recalled the full events of her night at the Plaza. She hadn't slept with the redhead at all: she'd thrown up immediately after the body shots, then bored her nameless playmate to death talking about how incredible her wife was.
She could never tell Spencer, though. For a start, she could hardly admit that she had been so jealous that she had gone out intending to sleep with someone else. If she did, she'd have to admit to the reasons for her jealousy. Then she'd have to explain that she hadn't been able to go through with it because she only wanted Spencer. Above all, 'I was doing body shots with this hot redhead when I realised I really wanted to be with you' wasn't the best start to a conversation with a woman toward whom you had intentions, even honourable ones.
She tried to work. She had a new commission, scoring a series of promotional shorts for a travel company. Just watching the films made her long for a future in which she and Spencer shared vacations together on deserted beaches of white sand and endless ocean. She wondered if Spencer would prefer to visit the great cities of the world, ones which she had experienced before but could discover anew through Ashley's eyes. Possibly, as a seasoned world traveller already, Spencer would choose a road trip across the USA. She could see them in some rented convertible, zigzagging across states, stopping only when and where the mood took them.
She could have scored each of her fantasy scenarios with Spencer ten times over. She could hear the languid bossa nova beat behind the beach scenes, the Euro-electro-tango mood of the cityscapes and the blues guitar overplaying their driving odyssey. As for the happy all-inclusive beach resort packages she was meant to be working on, she couldn't think of a damn thing.
She paced for a while. She thought about texting or calling, but she couldn't face being ignored the way she had ignored Spencer. And, of course, that made her feel even worse because she suddenly realised how hurtful her behaviour must have been. Even if Spencer didn't care for her — and she still wasn't at a point where she could accept that Spencer saw her as anything more than a tolerable friend to whom she happened to be married — the snub must have been incredibly painful. There was something so raw about the helplessness of not being able to speak to someone when you so desperately wanted to.
Everything in the apartment reminded her of Spencer: her clothes; the DVDs they had bought together; their Star Trek 'wedding crystal'; the little scraps of paper that Spencer scribbled story ideas on and then left everywhere. Even in her own room, her sheets smelled of the detergent that Spencer used for their laundry. The cold half-drunk mug by her bedside was filled with Spencer's coffee.
It was useless trying to sleep. She knew that she would not be able to rest until Spencer returned. Again, that caused her to wonder if Spencer had been the same way for her.
It was 2am when she heard the apartment door being opened and shut quietly. She listened to the sounds of Spencer fumbling around for a few minutes and then her bedroom door opened. As she was lying with her back to the door, she remained completely still, hoping her wife would assume she was asleep. She could hear Spencer's breathing and smell the faint tang of alcohol in the air. There was the occasional sound of a floorboard creaking, probably because standing still while drunk was impossible.
She considered turning around and acknowledging her presence. Maybe it would just start another argument. She really had no idea. She'd never seen Spencer drunk. In fact, they'd never even been out for a drink together since they'd got married.
She made a mental note to invite Spencer out for drinks if they ever spoke again. Or maybe drinks and a movie. Hitchcock, perhaps — Rear Window or To Catch a Thief, seeing as she'd developed a real affinity for smart, elegant blondes recently. There was always that old Art Deco movie house out in Queens, the one that showed foreign indies. Spencer would probably like that.
Then the bed sank next to her and she stiffened. She had been so busy planning potential dates that she hadn't heard Spencer moving and now Spencer was lying down next to her on top of the covers.
She waited. Her senses told her that Spencer was on her back, her fingers laced behind her head. For a few minutes, neither of them did anything other than lie there. Ashley tried to breathe deeply and evenly like any normal sleeping person; Spencer made the occasional little grunting noise.
"Are you awake?" Spencer whispered. Ashley neither moved nor responded. The bed shifted as Spencer turned around until she was facing her back. "I don't want to fight with you, Ash. I hate it."
She hated it, too, but she couldn't force herself to say that out loud. There was silence again and Spencer flopped back.
All she wanted was the courage to turn around and say something, but it wasn't within her.
So, she waited some more.
Eventually, the mattress shifted again. She felt Spencer's arm sneaking around her waist and the hot warmth of Spencer's forehead pressing between her shoulder blades. She willed herself not to react, but she let out a shaky breath anyway. Spencer's arm just tightened around her, so she wriggled backwards until they were fully pressed together with only the bed cover between them. She lifted her left hand to rest over Spencer's.
Within seconds, both of them were asleep.
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When she woke up, Spencer was still there. They were facing each other, and Spencer's face was tucked under Ashley's chin, her arms wrapped around her waist. Ashley's own arms were around Spencer's shoulders, her hands cradling the blonde's head.
She saw that Spencer had changed into shorts and a t-shirt. Whether that had happened when she had come home or at some later point during the night, she did not know.
She stroked Spencer's neck with her fingertips and then moved her hand flat against the warm back. Spencer grumbled a little and pulled her tighter, which made Ashley giggle under her breath.
She heard a soft knocking at the apartment door, which must have been what had woken her. She checked the bedside clock over Spencer's shoulder. It was nearly eleven. Easing her arm out from under her wife, she extricated herself. She put on her robe and headed out of the bedroom, pausing only to smile at Spencer burying her head under the pillow.
She was surprised to find that their visitor was Agent Sorensen who, as usual, was looking vaguely unsettled.
"Agent Sorensen, how can we help you today?" she asked, opening the door and inviting him in.
He looked over his shoulder and shook his head. "I can't stay. I was just in the building and thought that I should let you know."
"Oh?" She leaned against the doorframe.
"Interviewing your neighbours," he admitted.
She shrugged. "Then you've spent more time with them than I ever have."
"Yeah, I got that. Most of them just confirmed that they see you and Spencer occasionally. Only a couple even knew your names."
"It's that sort of building, I suppose. I hardly recognise anyone in the elevator. Spencer probably talks to them on her way to and from work. She's like that." Spencer was polite and friendly with everyone. She knew the names of waitresses and newspaper vendors and the coffee guy on the corner. She chatted to the grocery delivery boy about his wife and baby son.
Sorensen traced his fingers along the spine of his notebook. "I don't even know why I'm here, to be honest. There's nothing really new to investigate. But I wanted to say hi in case you heard I'd been here."
Ashley suspected that he wanted to come in, but needed to be persuaded. "Look, Spencer's still in bed, but why don't I make you a coffee or something? It can be our little secret."
He looked around again, as if the lobby might be bugged in some way. "Are you sure?"
"As long as neither of us ever mentions it to Agent Eaves, I can't see the problem. Can you?"
"You're sure I'm not imposing?" He walked into the living area as Ashley made her way over to the kitchen. "I don't want to disturb you." He glanced at Ashley's state of half-dress and then towards the bedroom door. She guessed he was politely not asking if they were having a little late-morning loving.
"It's totally fine. Sit down," she assured him. "Cream, no sugar, right? We only have half-and-half, though."
"I take my coffee however it's given to me," he replied. "Half-and-half's all I'm allowed at home anyway."
"Mrs Sorensen keeping you healthy?"
"She tries, anyway."
They made some small talk while she brewed their coffees. She was thankful that Spencer had mentioned his wife being a fan of her father's music, as it gave them something to discuss that wasn't connected with his investigation.
She was just placing their cups on the coffee table when a sleepy voice from the bedroom moaned, "Ash!"
They both looked in the direction of the open door.
"I'd better go see to Sleeping Beauty," she said. Her heart was racing for two reasons: she had no idea how Spencer might react to waking up in her bed in the first place or what she might say that Sorensen could overhear. She entered the room with caution.
"Hey there." She shut the door behind her. "Sorry I wasn't here. Agent Sorensen dropped by and I didn't want to wake you."
Spencer peered at her. Her eyes were bloodshot and she looked like she could happily go back to sleep for another couple of days. "I thought you might have –"
"Run away?" she finished. "No, I wouldn't do that." She shrugged. "Not again anyway."
"We probably need to talk, don't we?" Spencer kicked the bed covers off and swung her legs over the edge of the bed. Immediately, she lifted a hand to her head. Hangovers were a bitch sometimes.
"Yeah, but it'll have to be later," Ashley said. "I don't want to leave Sorensen out there too long."
"You worried he'll think we're up to something?"
Ashley chuckled. "I'm pretty sure he already thinks he's caught us in the act, so to speak."
Spencer didn't even blush, just arched her eyebrow and looked over her shoulder at the unmade bed. "Oh, well, it's good for our image, I guess. Why's he here anyway? Is there another problem?"
"Nah, he's not officially here. He's meant to be visiting our neighbours and getting the dirt on us, but he's too nice to do that without telling us." Ashley was still standing just inside the bedroom, leaning against the wall by the light switch.
"He's a nice man."
"Yeah, yeah, he is," she agreed. "The neighbours apparently had nothing much to say anyway."
Spencer got up and walked towards her, stopping only a couple of feet away. "I was really drunk last night." She was searching Ashley's face for something, maybe just the truth.
"I figured."
"You were awake, though?"
"Yeah, I was." The nearness of Spencer was making her more nervous than Sorensen being in the next room.
"Thanks for taking care of me."
"I didn't actually do anything."
"Yeah, you did." Spencer stretched her arms wide and yawned. Ashley tried not to stare at the way it made her t-shirt ride up and stretch across her torso. "Can I borrow some of your clothes? I don't want to come out looking like this and I can hardly go to my room to get changed."
"Oh, right." She hadn't thought of that. "Help yourself to anything that fits. Bathroom's there." She nodded in the direction of the en suite.
"I'll be out in a few minutes."
They stood, not quite looking at each other. It wasn't uncomfortable, so much as it was unfamiliar. For Ashley, it was a good unfamiliar, though – a new experience she could get used to.
"Um, I was thinking we might do something together today," she suggested. "You know, like outside, the two of us."
"Like a date?" Spencer was smiling.
Ashley fumbled. "Or, like a non-date date. Friends hanging out together or something." She mentally kicked herself. Her wife had given her an opening and she'd snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.
"Okay, well, I think that'd be good." Spencer turned and walked over towards Ashley's closet.
"Yeah, I think so, too."
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Sorensen didn't stay long. He drank his coffee, ate some cookies (he didn't have to be persuaded into accepting those) and chatted to both of them about nothing much. He asked mostly about their work and what movies they'd seen recently. He never mentioned the investigation and they never asked.
As with their previous interactions, he was open and friendly. Ashley was convinced that he accepted them completely as a genuine couple. She felt that, too. Ten weeks of living together and having to study each other had given them a working intimacy. They were becoming a good team.
Ashley's only concern had been that, after Sorensen left, they would fall back into the tension of the previous few days and not the closeness of the night before. But that didn't happen.
Spencer didn't exactly throw herself at Ashley, but they were certainly friends again. Without any embarrassment or awkwardness, Spencer announced that she needed to get showered and changed into her own clothes before they went anywhere.
While she getting ready herself, Ashley realised that it was almost mid-March and that their six-month anniversary was on the twenty-first. If things worked out, maybe they could do something to honour it. They'd missed Valentine's Day because Spencer had been working the graveyard shift. At the time, Ashley had just been happy that she hadn't had to stay home alone while her wife went out on a date. Now, she was thinking it might have been another missed opportunity.
She tried to think of what kind of gift you bought for the wife you wanted to date on the half-year anniversary of your fake wedding. She was pretty sure that even Hallmark didn't make a card for that. Still, that was a thought for another day and she had the afternoon ahead to think of first. And she didn't have a plan for that at all. She had made the suggestion without thinking and hadn't even considered that Spencer would say yes.
Spencer appeared at Ashley's door in a towel. "Any idea what we're doing today, so I know what to wear?"
Ashley swallowed at the sight of so much of her wife on display. She watched a few drops of water run from Spencer's chin onto her chest and disappear below the knotted towel.
"Where are we going?"
She ran through the ideas she'd been considering the previous night. "How about that indie movie house out in Queens?"
"There's a Gary Cooper Western retrospective at the Film Forum," Spencer countered. "It's a lot closer."
"Not a big fan of Westerns. Something modern?"
Spencer shook her head. "There's nothing out right now I really want to see."
Ashley was still being distracted by the near-nakedness of Spencer, but she summoned a single thought. "Have you ever been to the Conservatory Gardens?"
"In Central Park?" Spencer thought about it. "Probably not in about seven or eight years. Why? You want to go?"
"I'm a member, but I've never been. I think I get some pretty good perks."
"Like what?"
"Tickets for Shakespeare in the Park is the only thing I know for sure, but I think maybe private tours and special access or something."
Spencer laughed. "Sometimes I forget I married a millionaire. Do I even want to know how much all this costs?"
"Worried I won't be able to make the rent?" she joked.
"You don't own this place?"
"It's a co-op." She nearly moaned aloud as Spencer bent forward to towel-dry her hair, bringing her cleavage right to Ashley's eye level.
"Well, now that I've given up my place, I can kick in my share. I'm guessing my $1,400 a month should just about cover it?"
"Yeah. Just about."
Spencer stood up straight, depriving Ashley of her new favourite view. "So, we're definitely going for a walk in the park?"
"Sure, if that's okay with you. Oh, but we have to have lunch first. Or brunch, I guess."
"Oh God, yes." Spencer's low moan and her choice of words conjured a very different image in Ashley's mind from a light meal. "I could eat a horse."
"I don't know if there are any horse meat concessions in the Park. Maybe in the French Garden?"
Spencer shook her head. "That's just a stereotype. I spent a couple of years in France and I never saw cheval on the menu once."
"You're the one who suggested it!"
"Shut up and get ready, woman." Spencer threw the hand-towel she'd been using to dry her hair at Ashley's head, but she ducked in time to avoid it.
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A walk in the park in the dying days of winter was something that Ashley would never have suggested to anyone else she'd ever met, but it turned out to be an inspired idea. Ashley's perks did, in fact, run to guided tours and even photographs, but would have required advance booking; they were, however, given special maps which detailed the history of the plants and buildings.
With Spencer beside her, she barely even noticed the cold. Of course, it helped that Spencer occasionally slipped her hand into the crook of Ashley's arm. Those were her favourite moments.
Because they already knew so much about each other, it didn't really feel like Ashley had expected an important first date might. She had little experience in such things, as most of her prior dating history had been after she'd already slept with the person she was seeing. And those occasions when she'd taken a woman out were rare, in any case.
She was still nervous, though. Despite all they knew of each other, she still found herself constantly checking — visually and verbally — that Spencer was having a good time. She wanted Spencer to be happy and comfortable and to enjoy it as much as she was.
It was almost dark when they finally left the Park and caught a cab home. Impulsively, Ashley suggested that they stop somewhere for drinks. At Spencer's pained expression, she quickly amended it to coffee and cakes. They agreed on a little Russian place a couple of blocks from their building that Anthony had recommended to Spencer.
They ordered cherry blintzes and a pot of coffee from a cheerful older woman who tried valiantly to get them to have tea instead. Ashley assured her that coffee was their thing.
"It kind of is, isn't it?" Spencer mused.
"What is?" Ashley had been admiring how beautiful Spencer looked with her cheeks still red from the cold of the park and wasn't paying attention.
"Coffee. It's a thing, our thing."
"I guess." She was wary, unsure if that was good or bad.
"I wonder if it'll come up in the interview."
"I don't know."
"I got my date yesterday morning," Spencer admitted.
"You did?" She tried to hide her disappointment. If they were being formally interviewed, then they were on borrowed time, one way or the other.
"You didn't get yours yet?"
"Oh. That's odd. Mine's on the twenty-sixth. I've been told to bring Phil."
"I'm sure mine'll come soon." She wished Spencer hadn't mentioned it. Now, she felt less like they were on a first date as much as a farewell dinner.
If their time was limited, Ashley felt like she should say something about recent events. "Spence, about last night…"
They both paused as a different waitress brought their coffees and poured them each a cup.
"What about last night?"
She breathed deeply. "I was awake when you came home," she admitted.
"I know. You said already."
"And I should have said something."
"About what?"
That was the big question, the one with so many possible answers. She looked at Spencer to see if she was giving any clues as to which the right one was.
"About being awake," she said. From the way Spencer just shrugged, she'd struck out with her first swing. "And about how sorry I am for everything that's happened the past few days. I don't want to fight with you again. Ever."
"I'll be honest. I thought we'd fight like cat and dog from the day I moved in, so I guess going nearly three months with only one major incident can't be too bad."
"I guess." She toyed with the sugar bowl in front of her. "Anyway, I'm sorry for how I've behaved."
"I'm sorry, too." There was a long pause, then Spencer said, "What happened anyway?"
Ashley's guilt response kicked in. "What happened about what?"
"Why did you take off in the first place?"
Ashley knew she meant the night at the Plaza. It was the question she had been dreading. Maybe if they had more time, then she would have lied outright, but there seemed no point in lying. "I thought you had Petra with you."
Spencer snorted. "Petra? I called that off as soon as I moved in. I could hardly keep a girlfriend on the side and a wife at home with the INS investigating us."
She felt stupid for having jumped to conclusions without ever asking Spencer about it. "Oh. You never said."
"What was there to say? We'd only been dating casually, and I told her that I'd got back with my ex."
"And did you tell her we'd got married?" It seemed important.
Spencer frowned. "Of course. I told everyone at work that I'd got married."
"Really? And she didn't mind that you were seeing her while you were already married?"
They were interrupted again while the blintzes were served. The ice-cream was the soft-serve kind, almost like gelato, and it was melting fast against the hot dessert. Ashley spooned some up and tried it. It was like heaven. She looked up and Spencer had a smile of wonderment on her face.
"These are the best thing I've ever tasted," Spencer said. "No wonder Anthony said we should come here."
"Mmmph," she agreed.
"I told her that we'd married on the spur of the moment, and that I hadn't been sure how it would work out, but that I had been wrong to continue seeing her when I was in love with you, no matter how bad for each other we seem to be."
Ashley's eyes widened. Spencer was quite the teller of tales when she wanted to be. Their imaginary shared history was all her doing and she was very inventive when it came to making it fit her circumstances.
"It didn't exactly make her happy," Spencer continued, "but she's been going through a divorce herself, so she understood in a way. In fact, she wished us all the best. She told me that working on relationships was hard, but worth it if you had the right person. She said she hoped you were my right person."
Spencer was waiting for her to reply, but she concentrated on eating her blintzes slowly, savouring every bite. She feared that, if she spoke, she would admit that she wished all of that were true. She wanted to be Spencer's right person. She wanted Spencer to be in love with her, no matter how bad for each other they were. She didn't even think they were that bad for each other. Their day together had been almost perfect, like a half-remembered dream that you desperately tried to hold onto as you woke.
She should have said something, because Spencer's follow-up question wasn't any easier. "Would it bother you if I was with someone else?"
"Well, the investigation," she hedged. "I don't think it would look good if we were bringing people back. I mean, look at this morning — Sorensen dropped by."
"Oh. Of course."
She was pretty sure that Spencer didn't believe her. She didn't look up from her plate, but she allowed herself a small smirk. "Yeah, it would bother me," she admitted. She wasn't brave enough to look up, but she saw Spencer's fork pause in mid-air before it resumed its path.
"Well, I never will."
Never? That gave her hope that Spencer wasn't planning on leaving as soon as her citizenship was confirmed.
"Me, either," she agreed.
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Next up: Chapter 7 [U]


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Vlog Entry #22: Get Wet, Go Wild
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Drift with me through the streets, hillsides and waters of northern Vietnam on the "Get Wet, Go Wild" tour, offered by Vietnam Backpacker Hostels! Catch a glimpse of Hanoi's top attractions: Quan Thanh Temple, St. Joseph's Cathedral and the West Lake. Then hop on board a junk boat to cruise past the cliffs of Ha Long Bay. Throw in a bit of swimming, kayaking, rock climbing and beach volleyball for good measure. Lastly, journey inland to the rural Mai Chau Valley, home to breath-taking, emerald rice paddies and towering, dramatic peaks.
Despite Vietnam Backpacker Hostels being a mecca for twenty-something party animals, a pilgrimage I wasn't fully prepared to take, I still had a great time on the 6-day tour and thought it was an EXCELLENT value for the money! For just $330 USD, I was provided accommodation at the Downtown hostel in Hanoi for three separate nights, with beach bunkhouse and rural homestay arrangements in between. In Ha Long Bay and Mai Chau, all of my meals were included, as was transportation to and from each place (buses, boats, taxies…you name it, I took it). To top it off, I also enjoyed a wide range of adventure activities throughout the week, including rock climbing and kayaking in The Bay, and motorbiking in The Valley. Beware that the drinking/party culture is on the intense side. If that's your thing, you'll have a blast! But if not, you can still have a lot of fun and meet great people like I did!
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Johnny Depp may be a hot mess when it comes to his managing his own personal life and relations with women, but the star apparently can be a source of stability and comfort for friends dealing with heartbreak.
That's the message put out by Christian Carino, according to Us Weekly. He's the talent agent who is best known for reportedly being dumped by Lady Gaga because he was too needy, jealous and unpopular with the "Bad Romance" singer's friends.
"Love you, j. thanks for loving me and helping heal me," Carino, 50, wrote alongside a black-and-white Instagram photo of Depp, 56. "Looking forward to the next 56 years of brotherhood. happy birthday."
It's probably nice that Carino found "love" somewhere. He and Lady Gaga dated for about two years and got engaged, which meant he escorted her to premieres and awards events this past fall for her hit romantic drama "A Star is Born."
Like Bradley Cooper's now ex-girlfrend Irina Shayk, Carino had to look happy in public while the world was speculating about whether Lady Gaga and Cooper enjoyed more than a friendship and deep artistic bond while filming "A Star is Born."
Sadly for Carino, his relationship with Lady Gaga, 33, ended right before he probably expected to escort her to the Academy Awards, where she was nominated for two trophies, including for best actress.
Lady Gaga attended the Oscars solo, where she won for best original song for co-writing "Shallow." That's the ballad she and Cooper sang with such intense chemistry both in the film and at the globally televised awards show.
A source told Us Weekly in March that Lady Gaga ended the engagement because Carino "didn't treat (her) very well toward the end of their relationship." Another "insider" told the outlet that Carino "was jealous."
"He was trying to find her all the time and texted her a lot," the insider told Us Weekly. "Her friends didn't like him either."
In April, Lady Gaga had to ask Carino to stop contacting her, a source told Us Weekly in another report.
"She's been hounded by Christian," a source told Us Weekly at the time. "She told him not to contact her."
If Carino was stung by this reported rejection, he perhaps found a healing source in Depp — the two could commiserate over their failed relationships.
The "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor, once America's favorite outre film artist, suffered heartbreak and public scorn following the messy, bitter end of his marriage to Amber Heard in 2016.
Depp was accused by the actress of being violent and jealous and of abusing substances during their 15-month marriage. Depp has denied Heard's allegations and is now locked in protracted legal battles with her and a U.K. tabloid to clear his name.
But another way Depp could perhaps help his friend heal is by role modeling the way to move on in life and in love. According to reports, Depp has found comfort in the arms of Polina Glen, a 23-year-old Russian go-go dancer and choreographer.
As of May, Depp reportedly was besotted with Glen and had moved her into his Sunset Boulevard mansion, a friend of Glen's told the Daily Mail.
"Other women in his life are tearing him apart and it has been very easy for him to fall in love with her," the friend added about Depp and Glen's relationship. "She's not looking for anything from him. She's real. She's young. When you're 55 and you meet a 20-something, there's no drama. It's fresh. You're completely head over heels."


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Happy Easter!
Hope the Easter bunny has been good to you and you found some hidden hard-boiled eggs as well as chocolate Easter eggs.
At the Kaselj house, the kids were insanely excited to head outside and do their Easter egg hunt.
While I enjoy celebrating Easter with the family, I got the second part of the interview from yesterday with Ryan Saplan on the 7 keys to reaching your injury and pain free goals.
~ Rick
7 Keys to Reaching Your Injury and Pain Free Goals
CLICK HERE to watch the YouTube video interview.
In the interview above, you will discover:
- 3 common mistakes that people make in overcoming injury and pain
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- Best piece of advice on fat loss and fitness
I hope you enjoyed the interview.
If you missed the 1st part of the interview, you can check it here.
If you would like more information about Ryan Saplan, you can visit him at RyanSaplan.com.
If you know someone who would be great to interview, please do email.
Or if you have an injury story or something that would benefit health and fitness professionals, please contact me.
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Sushi is well loved by American people as well as Japanese! There are many different types of Sushi restaurants. One of the most popular types is the Rotating Sushi Bar, where all the fresh made sushi are served on a rotating belt that goes around the Sushi Bar. Customers can pick their favorite sushi from the belt at any time. We have miniaturized the famous Rotating Sushi Bar in a puchi box; it even comes with your own Sushi chef!!! Build your own Sushi Bar today!
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Years ago, agrochemical giant Monsanto developed a genetically engineered bovine growth hormone (rBGH) to artificially increase milk production in cows.
If you think that sounds unsafe for cows, you're right. Cows injected with rBGH, pushed to yield unnaturally large quantities of milk, suffer greater stress and higher incidences of painful udder infections, reproductive disorders, swollen legs and premature death.
Health Canada scientists have also raised concerns over rBGH passing on to humans through consumption, and that "such long-term health risks as sterility, infertility, birth defects, cancer and immunological consequences ha[ve] not been investigated."
In response, the Council of Canadians and our supporters from across the country came together to help lead a massive grassroots campaign that succeeded in pressuring the Canadian government to keep this harmful substance out of our cows and dairy supply.
To this day, rBGH is illegal for use in Canada. However, new developments could now see it flood into grocery stores across the country.
In the U.S., dairy farmers are permitted to inject rBGH into their cows. And now, under NAFTA 2.1 – the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) – if ratified by Canada, would give unprecedented access for U.S. milk laced with this genetically engineered hormone to be sold in our grocery stores alongside rBGH-free milk from Canadian dairy farms that generations have come to know and trust – without any labelling requirements to allow Canadian consumers to make informed choices.
At the same time, Canada has ratified the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The sweeping 11-nation trade agreement would force us to further open the door to milk imported from Pacific Rim countries that, like the U.S., permit the use of rBGH.
Canada's decision to keep rBGH out of our dairy supply is just one of many of our higher safety standards that are threatened by these new trade agreements – and the Government of Canada must now stand firm in upholding it.
The fact that we're back fighting to stop rBGH again so many years later illustrates why we must remain vigilant in challenging trade deals that undermine the public interest. We've won the rBGH fight before, and with your help we can win it again.
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Look for these symbols to be sure you're buying 100% Canadian milk from cows that have not been injected with rBGH:
From our archives...
In the early-mid 90's, the Council of Canadians led a successful multi-year campaign against BGH in Canada.