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If you're interested in Chinese medicine such as acupuncture and message, herbology, moxibustion, food therapy, cupping , etc. she is the perfect garden for you; If you're enthusiastic in Chinese tea culture, she is the perfect garden for you; if you love meditation, she is the perfect garden for you; If you're a vegetarian, she is the perfect garden for you. If you're travelling with your family, she is the perfect garden for you, because we also welcome the whole yard for rent. There are 4 exquisite twin rooms ensuite, 1exquisite double room ensuite, a meditation room, 3 teahouses, a dining room, a kichen, and beautiful public areas. If not, you can at least enjoy a qiute stay here, and green food as well. And we offer healthy, yummy and free breakfast to our guests. Dali Zen Garden is waiting for YOU! ***Property Policies & Conditions: 1. Cash payment only upon check in at the property. 2. Check-in time is 2 pm, and the check-out time is before 12 o'clock. However, if you arrvire in early morning, and the booked rooms are avaible, you can just check-in; if not, don't worry, you can have a rest in our public areas like the tea houses. 3. At least 1 day advance notice for free cancellation. 4. The whole yard rental price is 1580/day, (including five exquisite rooms ensuite, a meditation room, 3 teahouses, a dining room, a kichen, the terrace and beautiful public areas). 5. Each room will enjoy 2 free & healthy breakfasts. 6. Price is not included taxes and fees. Our guests don't have to pay any extra tax unless they require VAT receipt.
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I am a member of a group, ETAC, that is an advisory committee to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. A number of us are working together on a white paper about Technology Leadership. We think of technology leadership as a shared responsibility that all members of our educational communities need to contribute to. Our work is in DRAFT form. For each stakeholder group we have begun to describe how people in that job might take on a technology leadership role. In addition, we would like to add scenarios, or vignettes, that depict such leadership in action. I will post our DRAFT descriptions here and am asking you all to contribute to the product through your comments on this blog.
Please help us by adding to the description or by supplying us with a vignette. The vignette can be a very brief example or a "day in the life" – whatever you feel you can contribute.
Intro to our white paper (written by sub-committee):
"Many organizations have listed the characteristics and skills that are needed for leadership in general and technology leadership in particular: vision, innovation, communication, collaboration, respect, trust, goal orientation, the ability to inspire and motivate, planning and budgeting, teambuilding and staffing, professional development, change management expertise, ethics, safety, and equity are just a few of these. This list is not surprising, yet the owners of these tasks might be. Who are "Technology Leaders" and what should they be doing?
The simple answer is that leadership in technology is the responsibility of everyone involved in the educational process. From students to teachers to school committees to the commissioner of education, everyone has a role to play.
This position paper will describe some of the ongoing responsibilities of educational "Technology Leaders," focusing on:
- The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- The School Committee
- The Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents
- The district technology administrator, often referred to as the Technology Director, the Chief Information Officer, or the Chief Technology Officer
- Central Office / Central Administration Directors
- The Principal and Assistant Principals
- Teachers
- Students.
It should be noted that this paper is only the beginning, as there are surely others who have a role in leading the use of technology in the schools, and much as technology is ever changing, so too are the roles of these leaders."
I will, in the next several entries, post our descriptions for leadership in the various roles. Please comment on any or all. Thanks for your help.


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Information in this article may not be canonical to the storyline of the games or any other Sonic continuity.
The G.U.N. Lipstick Laser[1] is an object that appear in the Sonic X comic series published by Archie Comics. It is a laser device issued by G.U.N.
The G.U.N. Lipstick Laser is a standard issue tool used by agents of the Guardian Units of the Nations. It is made to look like a normal tube of lipstick, but is in fact a laser capable of cutting glass.[1]
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Somehow, the Rogue Rouge was able to get her hands on a G.U.N. Lipstick Laser, which she used to steal the Moon Emerald. She then discarded it in the museum, where it was later found by G.U.N., who identified it as one issued to Rouge herself. Rouge later use it herself to break free from a trap.[1]
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Analyst MZA says that after Q4 2008 held up surprisingly well during the initial stages of the 'credit crunch', the market in Q1 2009 (period January to March 2009 inclusive) took a nose-dive as the full impact of the slowdown was felt across all size sectors and global regions.
Worldwide sales of PBX and IP PBX extensions (excluding Micro PBX products) declined by 30% in this period compared to the same period in 2008. In total just under 11 million extensions were supplied, compared to a volume of more than 15 million extensions in Q1 2008. Many vendors are upbeat about the prospects for Q2 2009, however in reality we are unlikely to reach the types of shipping volumes recorded in the early quarters of 2008 for the remainder of 2009.
No region escaped the knock on effects of declining customer confidence and challenges obtaining finance. Eastern Europe recorded the heaviest decline, with volumes in Q1 2009 down more than 50% compared with Q1 2008. This was in part influenced by notably poor performance in both Russia and Ukraine. The Latin American, North American and Middle East and African markets all also declined by more than 30%. APAC and Western Europe faired slightly better with declines of 26% and 23% respectively. Within Western Europe the UK, which is one of the markets that is most heavily reliant on two-tier distribution for PBX, dropped by 37% and was by far the worst performing market of the 'Big Three', namely Germany, France and the UK.
In terms of segmentation, as had been anticipated, in Q4 2008 the largest impact of the economy was felt in segments addressing less than 100 extensions, with the above 100 extension segment being relatively unscathed. This reflected the much shorter sales cycle in the SME segment and the immediate effects as indirect distribution channels quickly addressed declining new business, high stock levels and looked to reduce inventory. The longer sales cycle in the enterprise segment has meant that the full impact of the economic turmoil which raised its head in earnest early in Q4 2008 had been delayed until Q1 2009 and is likely to continue to impact through 2009.
In Q1 2009 the greatest declines were still witnessed within segments addressing less than 100 extensions, but notably a decline of more than 25% was also witnessed in the segments addressing more than 100 extensions, when compared with Q1 2008.
Overall, the IP extensions market shrank by 15% compared to Q1 2008 as all regions recorded declines. The Below 100 Extensions market only decreased by 9%, however, while the Above 100 Extensions segments declined by 17%.
Despite the overall volume decline, IP desktop penetration into total extensions continued to increase, with penetration of IP desktop reaching 26% in Q1 2009 compared with 22% in Q1 2008. North America still leads IP desktop penetration, followed by Western Europe.
Vendor Performance
All the top ten global PBX/IP PBX vendors suffered declines in shipments in Q1 2009 of between 20% and 50% when compared with Q1 2008. Cisco's performance faired better than many of the leading vendors and they retained the number 1 spot in terms of total extensions shipped in Q1 2009, which they had first attained at a global level in Q4 2008. Cisco's business remains more weighted to larger installations and therefore the very dramatic declines in the less than 100 extension space have not impacted their business as greatly as some of their competitors who are more reliant on this segment.
NEC reclaimed the number 2 position in Q1 2009, followed by Avaya in third position. Siemens, Panasonic and Alcatel-Lucent claimed 4th, 5th and 6th positions in terms of total extensions shipped in Q1 2009. Panasonic who had attained global market leadership in the first 3 quarters of 2008 and whose business is weighted by very strong SME business, was adversely affected as their historically strong market volumes in Eastern Europe and Middle East and Africa dropped significantly in Q1 2009. Both Siemens and Alcatel-Lucent, despite claiming the number one and two spots in EMEA, have weaker positions in North America and therefore struggle to gain a top 3 position at a global level.
When evaluating specifically vendor positions for IP desktop extensions, Cisco's global market leadership continues, but the dynamics for number two and three spots change, with Avaya claiming the number 2 position and Mitel the number 3 position in Q1 2009.


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MINNEAPOLIS, April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Vireo Health International, Inc. ("Vireo" or the "Company") (CSE: VREO), America's leading science-focused, multi-state cannabis company, today announced the acquisition of Mayflower Botanicals Inc., a Registered Marijuana Dispensary ("RMD") certificate holder in Massachusetts. In conjunction with the transaction, Vireo acquired 73 acres of land zoned for the production, processing, and distribution of medical cannabis, with an expedited path toward adult-use licensure.
"As a board-certified emergency room physician, I support adult-use programs because I believe cannabis to be a safer and less addictive alternative to both alcohol and tobacco," said Chief Executive Officer, Kyle Kingsley, M.D. "It's time to recognize that a public health policy focused on adults replacing their consumption of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products with cannabis has the potential to save thousands of lives each year."
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that the excessive alcohol use in the United States kills about 88,000 people each year. In Massachusetts, excessive drinking results in 1,525 deaths annually. According to a 2016 study, cigarette smoking is responsible for more than 480,000 deaths per year, including nearly 42,000 deaths from secondhand smoke exposure. In 2015, an estimated 700,000 adults in Massachusetts were regular cigarette smokers.
Dr. Kingsley continued, "As we expand into adult-use states such as Massachusetts, our physician-led team will provide consumers with medically- and scientifically-based products and advice designed to highlight the potential health benefits of replacing alcohol and tobacco with cannabis."
In 2008, Massachusetts became the 18th state in the United States to adopt a medical cannabis program. In 2016 the state voted to legalize recreational use, and the first recreational sales began on November 20, 2018. According to Massachusetts' Medical Use of Marijuana Program, in February 2019, there were 59,175 active qualifying patients enrolled in the state's medical cannabis program. The Massachusetts Cannabis program currently includes 49 Registered Marijuana Dispensaries with certificates to cultivate, process, and distribute cannabis.
This transaction, which was previously disclosed, was financed through a combination of cash and stock and represents Vireo Health's third acquisition since it began trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the ticker symbol "VREO." Vireo Health now has more than 300 employees in nine states including Arizona, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island.
About Vireo Health International, Inc.
Vireo Health International, Inc. is America's leading science-focused, multi-state cannabis company. Vireo's physician-led team of more than 300 employees provides best-in-class cannabis products and customer experience. Vireo cultivates cannabis in environmentally-friendly greenhouses, manufactures pharmaceutical-grade cannabis extracts, and sells its products at both company-owned and third-party dispensaries. The Company currently has operations in nine states including Arizona, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. For more information about the company, please visit www.vireohealth.com.
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I think that when learning a new language, it is absolutetly vital to immerse yourself in it as much as possible. If you don't have the chance be around Russian speakers, I think that it's important to at least start listening to Russian music and watching Russian movies. Of course, these things are subject to taste, not everyone will like the same kind of music - and if you're already going through the bother of learning a new language, you might as well enjoy it right? On this page, I will be gathering famous Russian songs from a variety of different genres. Hopefully we will, over time, get a nice collection of songs with translations, a bit of history, etc.
Дождь - Rain
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LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) - One person allegedly involved in a heroin ring was arrested Thursday morning at 13th and Avenue Q in Lubbock - one of 9 arrested in Lubbock.
"These suspects have been connected with the Barrio Aztecas gang, a prison gang and Mexican drug cartels," Texas Department of Public Safety spokesman John Gonzales said.
Seven other suspected members of the drug trafficking operation have been arrested in El Paso, San Angelo, San Antonio, and the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
One suspect was arrested at the Lubbock Lighthouse. Open for more than a year, the Lighthouse is a non-profit methadone and suboxone treatment facility. Methadone can be given to recovering heroin and opiate addicts.
Bustos says Kile did not have access to money or medications at the facility.
The 19 suspects were recently indicted by a Lubbock Grand Jury on a total of 54 felony counts. The counts include: engaging in organized criminal activity, possession with intent to distribute heroin, and money laundering.
Texas DPS released a list of 9 individuals who were arrested in Lubbock. Birth dates have been included for identification:
Cynthia Ramirez 5/4/83
Christopher Mark Gonzales 3/2/71
Ramona Beth Kile 4/18/48
Anthony Roy Fields 7/7/77
John Patrick Helm 2/21/79
Hunter Zachary Zweig 12/2/85
Gina Marie York 9/6/59
Mary Alice West 10/12/37
Bryce Eric Embry 8/17/82
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In the past year, total U.S. electricity sales fell a remarkable 1.1 percent. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports that this is the fifth drop in the past eight years.
Electricity demand growth has been flat for a decade while GDP is up nearly 15 percent. While weather plays a role in whether demand goes up or down in a given year, state and federal energy efficiency policies deserve a lot of credit for the long-term flattening of demand, as we'll see.
I initially wrote about this new "decoupling" between electricity consumption and GDP growth in early February based on the release of the 2016 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF).
EIA, however, has the most accurate and comprehensive data on U.S. electricity supply and demand. And this decoupling certainly deserves further examination since it is an unprecedented achievement in modern U.S. history, appears likely to continue, and has broad implications for energy and climate policy. For instance, this decoupling is a key reason we've been able to cut total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in the past decade, since flat electricity demand meant that the explosive growth in renewables and natural gas power squeezed out dirty coal.
Efficiency Is a Driving Force Behind Flat Electricity Demand
The central question: Why have U.S. electricity sales been virtually flat for a decade, while demand rose at a 2.4 percent annual growth rate in the 1990s? Total U.S. electricity sales in 2015 were actually lower than 2007 sales. During that time, industrial consumption declined, while both residential and commercial electricity consumption were virtually flat "despite growth in the number of households and growth in commercial building space."
Read more at U.S. Electricity Sales Dropped in 2015 for Fifth Time in 8 Years


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Latest News from J & A International Ltd.
We have recently had a corporate video made about our company.
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The new 12x8" semi-automatic, air operated heat seal machine from J&Amore
Reflective badges protected by a clear, wipe clean PVC material. Heatseal, Sew-on, HF Weld or why not use our Clear Pockets allowing you to quickly interchange encapsulated badges, reusing the same garment.more
Helmet stickers are now digitally printed. Any number of colours, new low price!more
Coming early 2012 J&A will be launching a brand new semi-automatic air operated heat seal machine.more
The visibility transfer system was designed to give high visibility to any full colour print. Perfect for a variety of applications, including: High Vis, Fashion, Promotional & Decorative etc...more
Our new website offers a far cleaner and more up-to-date way to learn about our products and find the best Transfer or Badge for you or your company. Featuring an all new product filtering system on the Products page, you can quickly and easily narrow down our product range by selecting each of the properties that are important to you.more
Ideal for I.D. cards and back patches, heat seal Safety Pockets from J&A allow security cards and badges to be added and removed quickly and easily from hi-vis clothing.more


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For MBA aspirants, Current Affairs are one of the most key components for MBA preparation.
In exams such as XAT, IIFT and SNAP, an entire section is dedicated to it in order to test your Current Affairs and General Knowledge. Furthermore, Current Affairs become an interesting topic of discussion in almost all GD-PIs, WATs/AWTs.
Therefore, we have come up with the Weekly News Burger, a curation of weekly Current Affairs which will help aspirants avoid scrambling for Current Affairs content at the end of the year when it is most important for competitive exams.
This week's News Burger is:
- Pakistan Is The Riskiest Place To Be Born:
According to a UNICEF report, Pakistan has the highest neonatal mortality rate in the world. India is not far behind in this list and is ranked 12th. It is the worst performer as compared to our neighbouring countries. Japan is the safest country for newborns.
- India Test Fires Agni-II; Dhanush Surface-To-Surface Missile
India launched the Agni-2 nuclear-capable missile, which has a range of 2000 km. The Dhanush missile has a range of 350-km and can strike targets at land and sea. Note - Most missile test-fires are conducted at the military bases Abdul Kalam Island and Chandipur in Balasore district of Odisha.
- India Is The Global Host For World Environment Day
Minister of Environment, Dr Harsh Vardhan announced that the event will be conducted on 5th June 2018. The theme for the event would be "Beat Plastic Pollution".
- Google launches Google Pay
The company has combined Google Wallet and Android Pay under one single platform, Google Pay.
- India's First All-Women Railway Station
Gandhinagar Station, Jaipur will be the first railway station operated only by women. This is a step towards women empowerment. Note - This is not the same as the Gandhinagar Railway Station in Gujarat.
- RBI Sets Up Panel To Prevent Bank Frauds
The panel will be led by the former President of ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India), Yezdi Hirji Malegam.In related news - The CBI lodged an FIR against Simbhauli Sugars, one of India's largest sugar manufacturers, for defrauding the Oriental Bank of Commerce of Rs. 109 Crores.
- UP Government Signs Pact With Amazon India
UP's Khadi and Village Industries Board has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Amazon India to facilitate sales of Khadi products to Amazon.in customers. Amazon will also train and educate Khadi artisans.
- Kamal Hassan Launches Makkal Needhi Maiam
Former-actor Kamal Hassan has launched his political party MNM. The party's symbol of 6-hands denotes the 6 South Indian states. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal attended the launch of Kamal Hassan's party.
- 1st Indian Woman To Fly Solo In A Fighter Aircraft
24-year old Flying Officer Avani Chaturvedi has made history by becoming India's first female Air Force officer to fly solo in a fighter-jet. She flew the MiG - 21 Bison.
- CBI Arrests Rotomac Owner Vikram Kothari
The arrests came after a complaint from Bank of Baroda. Vikram Kothari's wife and son have also been included in the charge-sheet for money laundering and tax evasion.
- India Ranks 81st In Perceived Corruption List
German NGO Transparency Internation has also labelled India as the 'worst offender' in the Asia - Pacific region. New Zealand and Singapore are the least corrupt, while Somalia is the most corrupt country in the world.
- Kids Aged Less Than 5 years Will Get Blue Aadhar
The 'Baal Aadhar' will require a child's birth certificate and Aadhar number of one of the parents. The document will not contain biometric details of the child.
- Pakistan To Be On Terror Watchlist
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has placed Pakistan on the terror watch-list for negligence and violation of its obligations to stop terror operation in the country.
What is the FATF:
A. It is an inter-governmental body which prevents money-laundering and terror financing.
B. It was set up in 1989 in a G-7 Paris Summit.
C. China was recently declared the Vice-President of the FATF. The declaration was followed by China placing Pakistan on the terror watchlist.
- PayTM Launches Two Insurance Companies
The two units are called PayTM Life Insurance and PayTM General Insurance. Note - PayTM's founder is Mr Vijay Shekhar and its parent company is One 97 Communications Pvt. Ltd.
- DRDO's Test Flight Of Rustom - 2
Defence Research and Development Organisation has indigenously developed and tested the Rustom-2, a combat UAV. The design is based on the US Predator drones which have been designed by the CIA, USAF and General Atomics.
- Aruna Reddy Makes History
The 22-year old from Hyderabad is India's first gymnast to win a World Cup Series medal. She achieved this feat at the Gymnastics World Cup-Melbourne.
- Actress Sridevi Passes Away
The 54-year old passed away due to accidental drowning in Dubai, where she had gone to attend a wedding.
- Only 7.28% Women In Police Forces
The number of women police staff constitute a very small percentage of the total police force of India. Even the highest percentage of women in the police (Chandigarh) is just 8.64%, which is an appalling figure.
Why is the figure so low?
A) Only Sub-ordinate roles are available for the majority of the women in the police force. Less than 1% of women occupy senior ranks in the Indian Police Force.
B) Sexual assault against women constables in Kolhapur, Jhansi, Delhi, Bhopal etc. The Law enforcers themselves are not safe from sexual assault and this causes apprehension among women aspiring to be in the Police forces. This is also why the attrition rate for women in the Police is very high.
- CRPF Launches Bike-Ambulance In Bastar
The Central Reserve Police Force has launched bike ambulances in Naxal-hit remote villages in Chattisgarh. This comes amid the anti-Naxal operations in the region.
- Google Brings Symptom Search Feature
The search-giant has collaborated with Apollo Hospitals to allow users to access tailor-made symptoms feature in the Search option.
- India ranks 47th in Inclusive Internet
A Facebook report ranked India 47th out of 86 countries in terms of how accessible the internet is to all its citizens.
- Reduction In Airfare For Haj
The reduction will be applicable only for Air India, Saudi Airlines, and Flynas passengers.
- Saudi Arabia Allows Women To Join The Military
The women will assume only security roles and must hold diplomas to be eligible. This comes after King Salman announced that women will be allowed to drive in the country from June, and would be allowed to be spectators at football matches (Effective since January 2018).
Which news material did you find the most interesting?
Post your views in the comments below!
Check out the News Burger for Week #1, #Week 2 and Week #3
Stay tuned for more such information every week!


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It is 10" tall including the stopper, and 7" in diameter at the base. One of the rings at the top has been repaired. It also needs to be cleaned - the inside has some white water marks.
Scratching is minimal and seems to be restricted to the base. The item "Steuben Art Glass Ships Decanter with Stopper Signed" is in sale since Monday, July 17, 2017. This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\North American\Steuben".
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We start from Cusco very early. On our way to the forest, we will see the pre-Inca Lupaca culture burial towers before arriving at the colonial-era village of Paucartambo. At Paucartambo we will visit some local colonial buildings.
We leave Paucartambo until we get to Acjanaco Pass (3,850 meters / 12,630 feet), which is the entrance to Manu National Park, having from this location the views of the Amazon basin and below us the road that will take us down through Andean grasslands and into the cloud forest.
This ecosystem is rich in flora and fauna: it is the habitat of the cock-of-the-rock, golden quetzals, blue-crowned motmots, gray breasted mountain toucans and many species of butterflies, ferns, and orchids. After this magnificent trip, you will spend your first night in our comfortable Paradise Lodge, in the heart of the cloud forest (1,470 meters / 4,821 feet).


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BILLBOARD reports on how indie band LOVE IN THE CIRCUS has 3D projection mapping to "create a live stage that evokes a Cirque du Soleil-esque setting, wrapping custon animations around a physical stage" at the Sony booth during the recent CES.
3D projections have been used by a growing number of brands over the last couple of years and the results are often spectacular; but as always you need resources and great ideas do not hurt either. Quoting from the article: "the whole process took three week and would have cost $ 150,000 if it weren't for Sony, which donated the cameras and video editing software, and the production hous ewho helped the band design the visual".
So obviously, this is not yet something everyone can afford but knowing how quickly technology evolves and costs decrease, it is certainly something to watch for the future.
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There are many things than can be said about BECK but what of the things that never cease to impress me is how his creativity extends beyond sheer music.
His latest album SONG READER, released last December, is not a record in the classical sense; it is a collection of music sheets for 20 songs and Beck has called for people to record their own interpretations of the songs and post the results on SONGREADER.NET, YouTube or Soundcloud.
As summarized by MASHABLE: "Beck has essentially crowdsourced his own album via social media platforms".
The MASHABLE article - which you can check out here - includes a number of the work created as well as an interview with Jordan Bass, editor for McSweeney's Books, who worked with Beck on the project and eventually published SONG READER. One part of the interview is particularly interesting since it touches to copyrights:
"we are happy to see people distributing their versions too. There's a group called the PORTLAND CELLO PROJECT that recorded all 20 songs from the book and has then up on iTunes now. There are similar things going on all over the place, which is great".
Since the end of the world has been delayed due to some unexpected technical problems (apparently we are a bit short on giant solar flares at the moment), I took the opportunity to catch up on some back reading.
One of the post I went through focused on what makes a great album cover and how illustrations supposedly do a better job than photographs.
Of course, it would be hard to disagree with the fact that the usual indie band photo (you know the one, 4 blokes leaning against a wall) is not going to cut it. But at the same time, I still think it makes sense to put your face(s) on the cover if people do not know what you look like.
In any case, the most important thing is obviously that the cover photo draws people in and express what your music is about.
Here are the front/back covers of the forthcoming BARON ZERO live album for which I used both technics: starting from an actual photo and treating it graphically like it is an illustration.
Quite simple but I believe it does the job.
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We at Dakota always want to keep up to date with the local news and what is happening in our surrounding area. Woking has beaten their affordable housing targets for 2016/17 by building 183 affordable homes, surpassing its aim to construct 102 homes last year. Council leader Councillor John Kingsbury told a full council meeting at Woking's civic offices on Thursday (February 9th) about the council's performance when it comes to providing new properties in the area.
In his speech, delivered to members of the council chamber, he said: "Through our significant investment in housing, the total number of 183 affordable homes delivered so far this year – every one of them in the borough – has again exceeded our target of 102, with more to come".
"Through our Thameswey housing subsidiary we will continue to directly invest in developments that will provide new affordable homes for local people to rent or buy and, subject to council approval, we will regenerate Sheerwater and provide better and more suitable affordable housing for existing council tenants as well as additional open market homes for local people to buy"
As well as beating its housing target, the work of the local authority has been praised in the government's latest Housing White Paper. The national publication, Fixing our broken housing market, recognises the borough council for its participation in a successful pilot licensing scheme with Natural England, designed to streamline the approach to great crested newt conservation for developers while delivering maximum conservation benefits.
The project is used as an example of how a more strategic approach could be taken to the habitat management of protected species to allow new homes to be built quickly, while at the same time ensuring that development works to adhere to conservation laws. The government proposes to roll out this approach to help other local authorities speed up the delivery of housing and other development.
Cllr Beryl Hunwicks, the council's portfolio holder for environment and sustainability, said: "Woking Borough Council is pleased to be recognised for its vital work with Natural England on the great crested newt habitat improvement plan in the Housing White Paper".
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Through the launch of portfolio acquisition and management divisions, the lender has discovered several essential practices that businesses should incorporate for successful acquisitions and overall growth.
Westlake leverages its third-party division, Westlake Advanced Lending & Portfolio Services (ALPS) to purchase buy-here-pay-here portfolios and this year launched Westlake Portfolio Management, to bid actively, load, and service portfolios. However, the lender would not have established this entity without evolving its core business first.
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A Big Girl's Lingerie
A Big Girl's Lingerie. Before I jump into why I'm talking about lingerie, I want to introduce myself first. I'm Kayashino Zanz, this year turning 21, still 20 for the time being. I started plus size modelling in 2010, which was an amazing year for me as well. I joined the first plus size pageant organized by TKS & Sons, Miss/Ms Amazing Singapore 2010. Being a plus size person ( or you can simply say I'm fat), I don't deny I'm fat, because its a fact, people who know me will know, sometimes I make jokes out of myself as well. Like I can roll etc.
But, this is not a sign of feeling inferior.Sometimes I imagine myself to roll around like a meatball? Or some round thing? That's because,I'm a fan of cartoon, and sometimes in cartoon, round things roll around, and I think its funny, sincerely.
I believe in myself strongly, not here to boast how much confidence I have.
But I do believe I'm beautiful + cute. Some people say, beauty without brains is nothing, but again, brain is not something you could see on the first impression.
Looks, something you could see within 1 min? Is something important.
As for me, it doesn't matter to me whether they feel that I have brains or not, or whether I'm simply a vain pot. What's really important to me, is how I upkeep myself, in terms of physical outlook. As a plus size girl, I try to upkeep my figure, which is why, although I'm fat, you don't see my tummy oversize my b
ust. I always keep myself in some form of "shape", the bigger ones will
always be bigger, although the sizing may be bigger, but the proportion is still there.
Another part, as a skincare consultant, I strongly believe in maintaining good skin, because our body is covered mostly by skin, come to think of it, the whole body, is covered by hair and skin, and the largest proportion is skin.
SO? If you have beautiful skin, MOST of you, is beautiful. I take care of my hair and skin, by maintaining my beauty regime and doing hair treatment daily.
Which is why, I've better skin than others, you hardly see me with zits/blemishes. And I rarely have split ends on my hair(you have to search to find one), although it is already at hip length.
OK, after saying so much about myself, what has it got to do with lingerie?
I'm so vain, and, as a vain girl, clothes is a must have. Before joining the pageant, I always have difficulties finding pretty plus size clothes at affordable
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But, after joining the pageant, I got to know about plus size boutiques and thus, got my source of plus size clothes at affordable prices. BUT, I always wanted to get lingerie for myself, the choices of lingeries in plus size shops are
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ITS SO HARD TO FIND A SUITABLE LINGERIE AT AFFORDABLE PRICE T_T Just when I was searching for lingerie online, almost to the extend of ordering from US and
shipping it back to SG, I found "XXX Lingerie"! They're a local online shop selling lingerie with a range of sizes which caters to plus size girls as
well. The best thing is, their lingerie range are so pretty and yet is selling at a fraction of big brands!
Maybe some of you can't understand how HAPPY I am when I found the lingerie that suit me. I can explain why, hahaha! I've always wanted to get comfy and pretty lingerie for myself. But I just can't find it no matter what, searching for months and months, not finding it in the local market,the feeling just SUCKS!!T_T
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Congratulations to the winners and finalists of the Central Queensland region.
Winners were announced at the regional final:
Saturday 20 July 2019
Australian Shearing Shed, Rockhampton Heritage Village
View the Central Queensland regional final dinner program (PDF, 1.4MB).
The Central Queensland region thanks their sponsors.
Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year
Proudly sponsored by Construction Skills Queensland
Regional winner: Richard O'Brien
Qualification: Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician / Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control
Training provider: CQUniversity Australia
Employer: Rio Tinto Alcan - Yarwun
Richard O'Brien is a dual-qualified tradesman with an Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering. He demonstrated incredible dedication to his trade as he sought out professional work experience in order to secure his apprenticeship in a highly competitive field. And once he got started, Richard committed himself to achieving a high level of qualification to ensure he has a long and successful career.
Regional finalists
Saraya D'Ath
Qualification: Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Training provider: TAFE Queensland
Employer: BM Alliance Coal Operations Pty Ltd
Bronwyn Gurney
Qualification: Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Maintenance - Diesel Fitting)
Training provider: TAFE Queensland
Group training organisation: Gladstone Area Group Apprentices Ltd (GAGAL)
Host employer: Anglo American Dawson Mine
Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year
Proudly sponsored by BUSY At Work
Regional winner: Toby Greenbury
Qualification: Certificate II in Horticulture
Training provider: CQUniversity Australia
Employer: Central Highlands Regional Council
Toby Greenbury saw his traineeship with Central Highlands Regional Council as an opportunity to change his career path, and build skills and knowledge in an industry he loves. Toby's passion for horticulture led him to seek out a qualification that would support his new career, and a better future for himself and his family. He is an advocate for the benefits of mature-age traineeships.
Regional finalists
Kira-Lee Gibson
Qualification: Certificate III in Work Health and Safety
Training provider: Orion Training
Group training organisation: Golden West Apprenticeships Limited
Host employer: SunWater Limited
Jeanette Timor
Qualification: Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management
Training provider: Horticultural Training Pty Ltd
Employer: Mackay Regional Council
Vocational Student of the Year
Proudly sponsored by SDS Training
Regional winner: Jock McDonald
Qualification: Certificate III in Civil Construction
Training provider: RAPAD Skilling
Employer: Diamantina Shire Council
Having worked in the farming industry for most of his life, Jock McDonald had a vast skills set, but no recognised qualification. Completing his Certificate III in Civil Construction has enabled Jock to convert his lifetime of experience onto paper, improving his job prospects and future career growth in the civil construction and engineering industries. He is an ambassador for the opportunities of mature-age VET.
Regional finalists
William DeVreede
Qualification: Diploma of Procurement and Contracting
Training provider: Major Training Services
Employer: Central Highlands Regional Council
Chloe Stockham
Qualification: Certificate III in Events
Training provider: RAPAD Skilling
Employer: Winton Shire Council
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
Proudly sponsored by Rockhampton Regional Council
Regional winner: Jeanette Timor
Qualification: Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management
Training provider: Horticultural Training Pty Ltd
Employer: Mackay Regional Council
A passion for conservation and land management led Jeanette Timor to undertake a mature-age traineeship with Macaky Regional Council, and like the plants and gardens she cultivated through her training, she has thrived in her new career path. Jeanette's particular knowledge and understanding of native plants and fauna has driven her work and continues to aid her training, which she will complete in 2019.
Regional finalists
Kaddie Chilly
Qualification: Certificate III in Business Administration
Training provider: CQUniversity Australia
Employer: Department of Education
Raymond Parlett
Qualification: Certificate III in Civil Construction
Training provider: SDS Training
Group training organisation: Capricornia Training Company Limited
Host employer: Roadtek Central Queensland
School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
Proudly sponsored by Hastings Deering
Regional winner: Kristy Hughes
Qualification: Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Training provider: Health Industry Training Queensland
Employer: The Oaktree Family Medical Centre
School: Moranbah State High School
Kristy Hughes decided to undertake a school-based traineeship with The Oaktree Family Medical Centre to gain experience in the workforce and explore whether a career in health was right for her. Kristy's qualification has provided her with skills and insight into the medical industry, and reinforced her passion for health care. Having successfully completed her traineeship, Kristy hopes to study nursing at university next year.
Regional finalists
Madison Curran
Qualification: Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Training provider: TAFE Queensland
Employer: DentalCareXtra Moranbah
School: Moranbah State High School
Brenton Tomlinson
Qualification: Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology
Training provider: CQUniversity Australia
Group training organisation: MRAEL Group
Host employer: Anglo American Moranbah North Coal Mine
School: Moranbah State High School
Equity VET Student of the Year
Proudly sponsored by CQUniversity Australia
Regional winner: Sahra-Jade Milner
Qualification: Certificate III in Community Services
Training provider: Designer Life
For Sahra-Jade Milner, completing a Certificate III in Community Services through the Queensland Government's Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative has given her a purpose and an avenue to achieve her goals. Influenced by her personal experiences, Sahra-Jade has developed a keen interest to work in the area of community services. She hopes to support others facing similar situations to her own to overcome the barriers they face.
Regional finalists
Selena Buckley
Qualification: Certificate III in Beauty Services
Training provider: CQUniversity Australia
Elizabeth Cassells
Qualification: Certificate III in Individual Support
Training provider: Designer Life
Employer: Engedi
VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year
Proudly sponsored by Queensland Alumina Limited
Regional winner: Thane Williams
Employer: Marist College Emerald
As a trainer, Thane Williams embraces every opportunity to encourage his students to develop not only their skills but also a passion for hospitality. Through Thane's vision, his students have catered functions and events not previously realised due to the rural setting of Marist College Emerald. Drawing upon his extensive experience, Thane has inspired many of his students to pursue a career in hospitality.
Regional finalists
Shannon Armstrong
Employer: Designer Life
Katie Frize
Employer: Longreach State High School
Community Training Initiative of the Year
Proudly sponsored by CQUniversity Australia
Regional winner: Jobs Queensland Limited
Program: Work Skills Traineeships (SQW)
(07) 3151 5596
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Regional finalists
Welcoming Intercultural Neighbours Inc
Program: Skilling Central Queensland
(07) 4900 1000
Women's Health Information and Referral Service CQ Inc
Program: Confident, Inspired & Ready for Work Program (Round 2)
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Large Employer of the Year
Proudly sponsored by MEGT (Australia) Ltd
Regional winner: Central Highlands Regional Council
1300 242 686
Central Highlands Regional Council is committed to building the capacity of its workforce by providing opportunities for employees to attain and maintain the required qualifications, and participate in ongoing skills development programs. The council offers a range of professional development and learning opportunities to ensure staff have the skills and knowledge to deliver the high-quality services the Central Highlands community have grown to expect.
Regional finalists
Civeo Pty Ltd
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Mackay Regional Council
1300 622 529
Small Employer of the Year
Proudly sponsored by MyneSight
Regional winner: Taylored Automotive Services
(07) 4958 2290
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Regional finalists
Bright Kids After School Care
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Intuition The Art of Hair
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Saturday, February 25, 2012
Meanwhile at the Hole in the Wall....
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It was a very hard, difficult week but so very rewarding.ReplyDelete
The truth will out.
the quiche looks lovely dear friend! May I have a slice? And what are the other things going on in the parlor????ReplyDelete
Decoration on those quiche is strangely adequate for a sabbath.ReplyDelete
Loving the floors.ReplyDelete
Hungry for quiche.
A regular little Martha Stewart, aren't you?ReplyDelete
That quiche looks divine!ReplyDelete
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Like a fine wine, only getting better with age
Not only does today remind us we are nearing the end of summer, but it also just so happens to be this newsletter writer's day of birth. Growing up, it was tough being an end-of-summer baby in that everyone was still on vacation and couldn't come to my parties … Wait a minute — is that just something my parents told me? Ah, crap. Getting wiser does have its pitfalls.
Anyways, since writing this newsletter has spanned the entire last year of my life, I thought, why not share the most colorful nuggets of work-related wisdom I've acquired?
Here goes:
- Don't work if you have a fresh *concussion — I promise, you do not make as much sense as you think you do. Do whatever it takes to heal at home before everyone in the office mistakes your slurred, foggy behavior for a slight drinking problem.
- Do not let your mother call to check the status of your application — I repeat: Do NOT let your mother anywhere near your desired employer.
- Get out the bleach — Grammatical errors are like a giant stain on your resume. At best they will eliminate you from getting an interview, at worst, they can lead to very grave mistakes. Just look at the life-saving nature of a comma when "Let's eat, grandpa" is reduced to "Let's eat grandpa." Turst us, your going too wanna take this won seriously.
- Don't be shy, network that little booty off every chance you get — Go to events, meet people in your field, stay connected via email or coffee meetups, look for alternate ways to work together if they don't have any open jobs (apprenticeships, internships, contract work, etc.). That way, you'll have a much higher chance of being considered the next time a role opens up. Which, I can say from experience, feels prettay, prettay good.
- Show 'em what you got — One time I messed up an interview so badly, I was certain it was a lost cause. But then I was allowed to do a trial run of the work and I got the job. What's the lesson? Let that talent shine, baby. Even if you blank out during an interview or stick both feet in your mouth (as I did), find a way to give hiring managers a tangible example of why you're great at what you do: give them your sales pitch, show them pictures of an event you've produced, send the blog you've created.
*Please note, this tip is based on my own, currently concussed state. This newsletter took six hours to write, not including breaks.
Okay, now onto the reason you're here. Jobs.
The News
Got a million dollar idea up your sleeve? Verizon is calling on socially responsible U.S. businesses of 200 employees or less to enter its Built on 5G Challenge — a quest to find the most elegant, impressive ideas for harnessing the power of 5G technology. Did we forget to mention the top prize of $1 million? There's a top prize of $1 million.
Take #4 of the birthday lessons list out for a spin: Super Meetup Philly 2019 is upon us this Thursday, Aug. 22, at the Cherry Street Pier! Shake some hands, hand out some biz cards and revel in the opportunity brought to you by the biggest meetup out of all the meetups. Like a Sharknado of meetups, minus the flying sharks. MUCH safer. Sign up here.
The Jobs
Devs and engineers from beginner to advanced:
- Car wash web developer EverWash is looking out for a Junior Web Developer.
- Vanguard seeks an Intermediate Software Developer.
- Vistar Media is hiring a Software Engineer.
- Ascensus is also looking for a Software Engineer.
- Wilmington University is hiring a Web Developer.
- Pinnacle 21 is on the prowl for a Senior Test Engineer.
Because variety is the spice of life:
- The Philadelphia Inquirer is looking out for a Senior Product Manager — API and Data Products.
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Hi peeps!~
It has been awhile, and just recently, I decided to take up another personal challenge.
I am now participating in Miss Universe Singapore 2012.
And with that, my schedule has been pretty packed ever since~
With what you may ask...
Well, everyone with what I would like to call as the Transformation Process.
Ever watched Miss Congeniality? It is something like that.
There are 4 parts to the process:
Part 1: Grooming and Deportment
Part 2: Fitness and Physique Development
Part 3: Refinement of Hair, Teeth etc
Part 4: Tying everything in to provide the end result
And that is pretty much what I have been up to, besides work and play!
This is the fun portion of a pageant~ Tiring no doubt, painful at some stage but it's all for self growth!
I will never have been where I am today doing what I do, if I didnt make a decision to join Miss Earth and receive all transformation lessons they provided. Im hoping for a second chance to further refine my flaws and boost my confidence!
So watch me as I transform!
So watch me as I transform!


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This is a new satellite of Pennsylvania Garden, located opposite Center Hardware on Mariposa Street at Pennsylvania Avenue (in other words, down the block from P. Garden)
in 2009 I planted sunflowers there. They did OK, considering! In 2010 I decided to plant some really tough perennials and make it look amazing. I recruited Emily and Denise to help, and asked Center Hardware to contribute: they gave us a store credit for supplies!
You will see all the posts related to this project by clicking "Mariposa Center Garden" in the right column's labels field.
If you live nearby and would like to help with weeding, watering and planting, please contact us. We would love your assistance in getting this little project up and running!
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It's official! Park Seo-joon is Bench's newest endorser
MANILA, Philippines — South Korean actor Park Seo-joon is the newest endorser of the local clothing brand Bench, its founder has officially announced.
In an Instagram post on Sunday, Ben Chan shared snapshots of the actor in what seemed like a photoshoot for Bench.
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Park is known for his dramas "She Was Pretty," "Fight For My Way," and "What's Wrong With Secretary Kim?"
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The XUV500 is a well proportioned vehicle which looks athletic and sharp from plenty of angles and in plenty of places. Mahindra & Mahindra insists that the new SUV's design has taken inspirat ...Read more about this Mahindra XUV500 review
Japanese automaker Mitsubishi and Hindustan Motors together in October 2008 launched the Sports Utility vehicle (SUV), the Outlander in India. Before entering into the Indian market, this sporty looked Ou ...Read more about this Mitsubishi Outlander review
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Keeping the youth of India in view, Ford Motors introduced Ikon in 1999, but its latest model, Flair was launched in 2006. Ikon is a sporty, stylish vehicle that performs smoothly at an affordable price. The elegant design, the sp ...Read more about this Ford Ikon review


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- "Hoh hoh hoh! By the name of our master!"
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Oros Serpus are one of the more common enemies from the "Oros Phlox" Organization.
In Prologue 1 : The Wanderers, 3 will show up after Mii and Kogoro start leaving the Koryuji Mansion.
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1st entry : A mysterious enemy that appeared at the Koryuji Estate and attacked Kogoro and Mii.
2nd entry : A soldier for the enemy organization "Oros Phlox" that comes from another dimension.
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(NG)~stat~ LV:1 HP:3357 ATK:109 DEF:100 TEC:100 SPD:87 MOVE:4
Attack: Poison
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Marvel Universe Collecting – Black Widow
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Hi world! It had been a very busy month, but I've managed to think of a topic to blog about, and here I present to you the latest showcase from my awesome toy collection: The 4″ releases thus far of Marvel Universe's Black Widow.
Black Widows assemble! We have six Black Widows here.
(From left)
(1) Black Widow from the Marvel Universe line (Series 2 #011)
(2) Black Widow from the Marvel Universe Avengers with stand line
(3) Black Widow from The Avengers line #14
(4) Black Widow from Avengers Assemble
(5) Black Widow from Avengers: Age of Ultron
(6) Black Widow from Marvel Gamerverse line
In the Marvel comics, Natalia Romanova was a Soviet spy who was trained from young in the skills of espionage, assassination, marksmanship and the martial arts, brainwashed and indoctrinated in the Communist system, going by the codename "Black Widow". However, after a couple of missions in the United States she decides to defect and work for S.H.I.E.L.D. Black Widow also goes by the name "Natasha" which is an informal version of "Natalia".
Another Black Widow with a different appearance was released as part of the "MU Avengers with stand" line. She shares the same head (and the same buck) as Psylocke, and a couple of Jean Grey variants.
Yep, it's the same head and buck.
From left: Black Widow, Psylocke, Dark Phoenix, Jean Grey (X-Factor), Marvel Girl (X-Men First Class)
MCU's Black Widow was released as part of "The Avengers" line. For "Avengers: Age of Ultron", the same figure was re-released, this time she's given blue highlights as per her appearance in the movie. In the movies the Black Widow's real name is Natalia Alianovna "Natasha" Romanoff, which is somewhat inconsistent with the Russian family name system of using the feminine form "Romanova" for girls.
This is Black Widow's appearance in the animated series "Avengers Assemble". It is a reuse of MCU Black Widow catsuit buck, with a new head and belt.
And this Black Widow was released as part of the recent Marvel Gamerverse line, she is an almost complete reuse of MCU Black Widow buck, except for her head, which is a repaint of Gamora's head. Amazingly, Black Widow's hairstyle looks just like that in the "Marvel Vs. Capcom" game.
Comparison between Marvel Gamerverse Black Widow and Gamora. It's such a clever re-use that it makes you think whether Gamora's head sculpt was designed with Black Widow in mind.
We have a special appearance by S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents Maria Hill and Sharon Carter (aka Agent 13). I am showcasing them here as they somewhat share the MCU Black Widow catsuit buck. Maria Hill is a repaint of the Black Widow buck with a new head, while Sharon Carter uses Black Widow's legs and belt together with a new torso and head.
Heck, let's just add Maria Hill and Sharon Carter to the mix. Femmes Fatale in action.
A couple more worthy mentions:
This is the cancelled Iron Man 2 three-pack box set of Iron Man, War Machine, and Black Widow. Had this been released it would have been the first MCU Black Widow figure. The reason for the box set's cancellation was never announced, but somehow it managed to went on sale in the UK.
Close-up comparison between "Iron Man 2" Black Widow and "The Avengers" Black Widow. Picture from someone's collection as posted on ToyArk forum here.
Two other Marvel Universe Black Widow variants also exist:
On the right is the "Short red hair variant" Black Widow, compared with the regular release on the left.
This is the "Blonde variant" Black Widow, and is thought to be Yelena Belova, a more recent character who also used the "Black Widow" name.
Based on the posts in ToyArk Forums, both of the above Black Widow variants were prototypes created when Hasbro considered releasing variant figures, but any such plans were cancelled. Instead, these prototypes were given to Hasbro employees, and subsequently some were sold to collectors. They are among the rarest MU figures, fetching exorbitant prices online if they were ever on sale.
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Pictures of Marvel Universe Black Widow variants from posts on ToyArk Forum.


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It's been such a thrill to start this new series! My dear editor at Harvest House asked me to consider a series centered on a cozy tea house, and I jumped at the idea. Although Milly Ashford Jewell, the shop owner, is about my own age, she's quite a bit like my British mother—sharp, sweet, and interested in people and their happiness. The characters and stories in The Tea Shop Series are set in one of my favorite places ever. Middleburg , Virginia retains much of its historic flavor, with its old stone houses, elegant estates, rural farms, and small-town friendliness. I hope readers will be inclined to do exactly as you suggest, Martha—get comfy with a cup of tea and enjoy the read!
Love the tea room idea. Now if you'd like a copy of this delightful book, tell us what your favorite beverage is when you're writing or reading a good book. We'll put your name in and announce the winner on November 12.


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In the never ending quest to get attempt to persuade my boys to eat more veggies, I'm always on the lookout for a way to "cover up" the taste a veggie that will be new to them. This recipe is PERFECT for that. Before making this, I honestly don't know that I had ever had brussel sprouts before and I KNOW my kids hadn't. I wasn't even sure what they would taste like. Actually, I'm still not sure what they taste like. THAT tells you how good this recipe is! ;-)
For Smashed Brussel Taters (I made that name up myself. Clever, huh??? ;-) ), you peel, dice, and boil regular potatoes the same as you would for making regular mashed potatoes, but you also add brussel sprouts to the water and boil them along with the potatoes followed by mashing them along with the potatoes. The potatoes mixed in with the brussel sprouts helps to dilute the flavor so that your kids don't notice it. I should warn you, there will be some piece of brussel sprouts still in there that they can see so don't think you're going to completely fool them into thinking it's "just mashed taters." Then the recipe has you add cream cheese and milk and some spices along with sauted onions and such. The first time I made this I followed the recipe to the letter and it was scrumptious. Last night I was making them on a whim (I just grabbed some brussel sprouts and potatoes at the store yesterday morning and didn't remember what I else I needed) so I left out the onion and garlic and even the curry powder since that was supposed to go in with the onions. It was still YUMMY. Even the hubs agreed. I also didn't add the optional bacon this time (I did add it last time) because I was serving it with bratwurst and smothering it with gravy. Also important to note is that you can adjust the ratio of taters to b-sprouts if your kids are a little more on the picky side. One last comment, I did have trouble with it being too soupy this time. I shouldn't have added all the milk. I fixed this though by putting the whole mashed up goodness back into the pot I'd boiled the taters and b-sprouts in and let it simmer to reduce it down a bit.
The finished product was yummy. I literally finished getting it all ready 10 minutes before we had to head out the door to soccer practice so at that point I'd already made PB&J sandwiches for the boys (while I was waiting and waiting for the Smashed Brussel Taters to thicken up). But I desperately wanted to eat some so I scarfed down a brat and some Brussel Taters and gravy. Then when we got home from soccer, I had more! Tsk, tsk. I need more self-control.
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ericvulgaris posted a topic in Pendragon & Prince ValiantWelcome I want to share my current play through of Pendragon I've started a few weeks ago with two of my friends! This forum has been a trove of useful information for prepping my game and I wish to get a generous check (or is it pride that drives me here?) sharing the fruits of that labor. Currently we've done: Session 0/Chargen, 485 #1 and 485 #2. You may remember my face as one of those from Steven Lumpkin's actual play a few years back. Well I've come back and running my own. We're definitely making some rules mistakes here and there, but overall we're getting better and faster with the ruleset as both myself and colin have played some Pendragon before. Here's our two knights as of the end of 485! If you want to catch it live, we play 4-6pm PT on my twitch channel!
Superworld Stream
Sean_RDP posted a topic in SuperworldThis month I will be streaming two (related) sessions of Superworld, using a homebrew setting. It is part of a Supers Jam for August. I will link it once I have the dates firmed down. ~SMH
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Sean_RDP posted a blog entry in The Reign of DragonsSo my first RQ player was a Lunar. Leto was a salt of the Sartar farmer (I think...) who had been initiated at an early age. It was college and our GM was fantastic. It left a mark on how I perceive Glorantha, especially the Lunar pov. I am not the world's greatest scholar on Glorantha or even the Lunar way, but this campaign will give me the reason and opportunity to learn as much as I can and maybe teach new players as well. And I definitely want to stream it because I think folks like seeing something different. A few initial thoughts Will use RQG Take place in the (little c) chaos of the aftermath of the Temple being eaten Seven players/characters (obviously) Probably soldiers or part of the same unit. Will start the game In medias res I think. Not a 2 or 3 shot. Looking for something epic So if anyone has thoughts or wants to follow along, or wants to play, let me know. SMH


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Claire Lynch's first album in five years finds her with a new sound and band mining deeper roots than she has previously. Featuring Jim Hurst (guitar) and Missy Raines (bass), Lynch's old partners from The Front Porch String Band, her new line-up also boasts mandolin virtuoso David Harvey. His influence allows Lynch to explore darker, more traditional sounds than she has embraced in the past.
On the best song, "Love Will Find You Again," the poetic lyrics and minor-key-drone turn the hopeful implications of the song's title into a relentless threat, instead of the lukewarm promise one would assume. However not all the material lives up to Lynch's pipes or the coiled energy that this band never has a chance to let loose.
Lynch's vocals are two parts Nanci Griffith, one part Allison Krauss and a dash of smoky, wooden unknown that has received its share of recognition, but on "Up This Hill and Down," a playful blues becomes plain hard to listen to with Lynch's vocals thin and cloying. On "Only Passing Through," Lynch and her stellar ensemble seem like they are phoning it in and - given the song's Music Row cliché's and pseudo-profundities - who can blame them.
If it wasn't for the quirky surprises of songs like the jazzy "Falling in Love," this CD would be unremarkable. That's the frustrating part because the CD is exceptional, given Lynch's truly great voice and her band's obvious mastery of their instruments. It's a shame that half the material doesn't match the talent in the room.


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December 1 Worship is an opportunity to pause in our very busy lives to recognize, reflect and confess things we do that we know are wrong, and yet we continue to do them. Come to the Lord's Table this morning prepared to lay down all the guilt and shame that we needlessly carry. Let's celebrate that we are Children of God, and we are forgiven. Pat Lindquist preaches on Psalm 51:1-12 in "We can't, I can't, God Can!"
December 8 In the 8:15 service Rev. Montgomery will talk on the reason for Christmas: gifts! Really: Jesus is God's gift to us. How can we be a gift to others? In the 10:15 a.m. service our choir and instrumentalists will lead our worship in their Christmas Cantata.
December 15 In our 8:15 a.m. service Rev. Montgomery will reflect on the importance of gratitude to God for what God has given us in Jesus. (Colossians 3:12-17). In our 10:15 a.m. service our youth and Sunday School Children will present their Sunday School Pageant.
December 22: In both services Rev. Montgomery will reflect on our response of awe to the gifts that God has given us. Luke 1:38, 46-55
December 24: Christmas Eve! 4:30 p.m. Family service, 10:30 p.m. Candlelight and Communion. Rev. Montgomery will preach on the "Blessed Simplicity" of Christ's birth, based on Luke 2:1-14.
December 29: We will celebrate Christ's birth in the singing of Christmas carols---it is the 5th day of Christmas! Christ is with us.