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Episode 128: Trashed Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled
Oct 10th, 2019
Kelsey returns just in time for Nitro beers with Adam and Steve. They talk about the some of the big winners from the Great American Beer Festival, they speculate about why some breweries don't participate, and then get double excite for Schraderbrau being released in conjunction with the Breaking Bad film, El Camino. Next they learn about the history and mechanics of nitrogenating beer; of course Guinness is involved, but somehow they also learn about boomers, doomers, and zoomers. Finally it's a horror movie & beer quiz which is next to impossible for Kelsey and Adam because they don't watch horror films.
Belhaven Black Scottish Stout
Left Hand Brewing White Russian Nitro Stout
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14 April 2016
Tweet from the Future Hack
Tweet Shakespeare's views as he wakes up one morning in 2015. Has he found a Utopia or Dystopia?
14 April 2016
Dystopian Debates Hack
Why do bestselling young adult novels seem darker now than in the past? Or do they? What's behind the dystopia trend and why is there so much demand for it? Or has it always been this way? Hold a dystopian...
14 April 2016
After the End Hack
A hack for photography lovers. Take a picture that suggests the apocalypse has just ended. Your challenge: Include a book in the photo!
14 April 2016
Your Dystopia Hack
This creative hack is about imagining your own dystopia. What does it look like? Why and how is it different to our own world? What are the struggles and dangers for its people?
13 April 2016
Hacked Worlds hack
This hack is about Dystopian worlds. Hack a character from one dystopia into another dystopia. Write a short script about what happens next.
13 April 2016
Dystopian Covers Hack
A short fun hack that is a twist on the saying 'Don't judge a book by its cover.' Choose a book cover which you haven't read. Decide what the dystopia might be based on the cover.
12 April 2016
DKfindout! Chatterbooks activity pack
Here is an introduction to www.dkfindout.com – a great website for young people to search, learn and explore information about their favourite subjects, and all their homework topics. It's clear, colourful, attractive, and easy to use, with hundreds of information...
12 April 2016
Thrills, adventures, spies and detectives! Chatterbooks activity pack
Following up on our original Spies and Thrillers Chatterbooks activity pack here is another pack on the same theme, with more great reading, discussion and activity ideas. This pack is geared more to the older children in your group; it...
04 April 2016
Five Minutes' Peace activity sheets
Celebrating an amazing 30 years, we have fantastic Five Minutes' Peace activity sheets from Walker Books for your Chatterbooks group. Colouring in sheets and a maze!
31 March 2016
Launch Night Hack Project
A Reading Hack Launch Night can serve as both a celebration of your group and activity as well as a way to promote Reading Hack and encourage more young people to get involved. Get young people planning a launch night...
31 March 2016
Shakespeare Hack Project
Shakespeare has been hailed as the UK's greatest cultural export, and the foremost reason why people are proud to be British.Yet many British children encounter Shakespeare only in their teens as a mandatory subject studied for exams. Many grow up...
24 March 2016
The Big Friendly Read Chatterbooks activity pack
This pack contains reading and activity ideas to use in book groups and with whole classes to celebrate Roald Dahl's 100th birthday! Get ready for The Big Friendly Read, Summer Reading Challenge 2016, in libraries everywhere.
15 March 2016
Dragonsitter series Chatterbooks activity pack
This pack celebrates the funny and brilliant Dragonsitter series by Josh Lacey and Garry Parsons. Imagine having a full-sized fire-breathing dragon come to stay in your house! These books are perfect for children aged 5 years upwards, to read or...
15 March 2016
Fairy tale hack
Make a new fairy tale by hacking together two old fairy tales. This is good for reading buddies or volunteers helping children read.
15 March 2016
Remixed Reads hack pack
Create prose and poetry by remixing reading. Make characters from two different stories talk to each other. Mashup lines from blogs about important global and local issues into hacktivist poetry. This resource includes a powerpoint with five hacks that remix reading...
14 March 2016
Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise activity sheets
These Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise activity sheets from Walker Books include Spot the Difference, drawing sheets and a maze
10 March 2016
The Darkening Path teacher notes
These notes for The Darkening Path series by Philip Womack, are filled with ideas for discussion and activities, feature themes from the book and offer suggestions for further reading for your Chatterbooks group.
10 March 2016
Impossible! teacher notes
These notes, with ideas for discussion and activities, cover themes from Impossible!, including relationships between the characters, and aspects of life and theatre at the end of the 1950s, with comparisons to today.
09 March 2016
Alan's Big, Scary Teeth activity sheets
These Alan's Big, Scary Teeth sheets from Walker Books include spot the difference and colouring in activities.
08 March 2016
Frank Einstein and The Terrible Two Chatterbooks pack
Here are two series for children aged eight and upwards – books full of fun and facts, inspired pranking, and inspirational inventiveness! The Frank Einstein series is all about Frank, a kid-genius scientist, his wacky robots, and his amazing creations –...
05 March 2016
Mango and Bambang: Tapir All At Sea activity sheets
These Mango and Bambang: Tapir All At Sea activity sheets from Walker Books include Spot the Difference, drawing sheets and jokes!
04 March 2016
Terrible Two pranking notebook
This pack is a guide for how to make your own Terrible Two inspired pranking notebook. Plus, with fun activity sheets and reading suggestions.
01 March 2016
I Am Bear activity sheets
These I Am Bear activity sheets from Walker Books include a maze, spot the difference and a rhyming puzzle
25 February 2016
Superhero Street activity sheets
Download these caped-crusading activity sheets from Orion Children's Books for their fabulous book Superhero Street by Phil Earle. This pack is jammed with fun activities, including decorating your own superhero mask, a heroic wordsearch and creating your own comic...
24 February 2016
Free Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet activity pack
To celebrate the release of the forthcoming book in the wonderful world of Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet – Supertato: Veggies Assemble – Simon & Schuster is offering libraries the chance to sign up for event packs to hold your...
23 February 2016
Holly Webb Chatterbooks activity pack
Here are eight heart-warming books by Holly Webb, from her much-loved Animal Stories series. The stories are about puppies and kittens – and their experiences in finding and settling into families with their young owners. This pack gives tasters from...
18 February 2016
Simon & Schuster Friendship Chatterbooks pack
Here is a Chatterbooks pack all about the magic of friendship. Friendship is at the heart of so many stories and here are nine great books from Simon and Schuster, all about the different kinds of friends we have, and...
16 February 2016
Migloo's Day activity sheets
These Migloo's Day activity sheets from Walker Books include Spot the Difference, a word-search and creative writing activities!
12 February 2016
Shakespeare Chatterbooks activity pack
Hark! Here is a special Chatterbooks activity pack for Shakespeare Week 2016, with details of books for young people about Shakespeare, and retellings of his plays, plus ideas for discussion and fun activities.
12 February 2016
World Book Day 2016 Chatterbooks activity pack
To help you celebrate World Book Day 2016, here's our World Book Day Chatterbooks activity pack. It includes tips for running Chatterbooks reading clubs, and ideas for a special World Book Day session. There are loads of activities you can...


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I finally finished the 2nd sock of the ridged feather. I did the afterthought heel instead of the forethought heel. I think afterthought heels are pretty cool, and fit like the short row heel, but better because you don't have the holes from the shortrows; they feel a bit more sturdy. I will be doing the afterthought heel for a few, but I won't be able to really test out my theory until it is sock weather.
It is definitely not sock weather here in MN. We have been running our AC every day, all day and all night. I love to be cooler, but the zingy sound and white noise gives me a headache. My choices are damp and hot, sweaty and ill from heat without the AC or cool and headachey and stiff neck with the AC.
Hot weather means ice cream. I don't eat a lot of it but when I do I shop around to get the right flavor. There are so many out there, but they tend to overdo the gooey and sweet. My latest craving is for coffee ice cream, and I found one that really hits the spot = Kemps Caribou Coffee Java Chunk (dark chocolate chunks in creamy coffee ice cream). Very rich, a little goes a long way.
I started another pair of socks – no surprise here. This time it is the Welt Fantastic from Sensational Knitted Socks. I downsized the pattern to a 9 stitch repeat, again so I could get a 72 stitch CO.
It is knitting up really nice, and with the sock yarn I am using, Meilenweit Fun – 99-44659 (whatever) it is making a nice blocky pattern. Here is a very bad scan:
I like stripes, but pooling is cool too. Speaking of sock yarn (heh) – I decided to order a bunch from Astrid's Dutch Obsessions. I have never ordered from this company but I decided I really needed give them a shot. Great sale prices on sock yarns, and cheap regular prices, even with shipping from Germany. I opted for the slowest/cheapest because I want to save money and don't really mind waiting. My plan is to have a good selection to choose from for my participation in Yarn Aboard II.


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Refresh is a time for students, grades 9 -12, to connect, have fun and prepare their hearts to receive the message during Sunday service. Students get to enjoy a light breakfast while reflecting during a time of devotion. For more information e-mail Randon Collins at firstname.lastname@example.com


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Current Moon Phase
Today the Moon will be in a Waning Gibbous Phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon's illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with a illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9am and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning. During this phase the Moon can also be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon.
Illumination: 65%
Moon Age: 20.69 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 368,695.84 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,862,260.69 km
From Moongiant.com
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else you know was on the date the person was born.
Custom Planetary Positions
November 18, 2019
12:00 pm GMT (6:00 AM CST)
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Moon:08 Leo 01
Mercury:12 Scorpio 05 Rx
Venus:20 Sagittarius 40
Mars:29 Libra 28
Jupiter:26 Sagittarius 54
Saturn:16 Capricorn 48
Uranus:03 Taurus 46 Rx
Neptune:15 Pisces 57 Rx
Pluto:21 Capricorn 09
True Lunar Node:09 Cancer 11
Mean Lunar Node:10 Cancer 33 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):22 Pisces 11
Chiron:01 Aries 43 Rx
Ceres:00 Capricorn 52
Pallas:04 Sagittarius 20
Juno:05 Libra 07
Vesta:18 Taurus 05 Rx
Eris:23 Aries 28 Rx
If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)e to your local time use this link
If you have questions about using any of the links please leave them in the comment section as others may have the same question and it is easier to answer once than many times via email. Thank you.


text: Hi! My name is Mrs. Doherty and this is my seventh year teaching Kindergarten here at SJS. I have my Master's Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education (Moderate Disabilities) (K-8) from Lesley University. I have worked in many different teaching capacities, which has provided me with a diverse background in education, as well as many wonderful experiences. Of all the capacities, Kindergarten is where my heart is! When I am not teaching, you can find me spending time with my friends and family, especially my husband, son, and our two dogs, Beau and Ruby!


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Blanchard steps back after spearheading Schenectady causes
Look at any of the major city-changing efforts over the past 25 years, and there's Barbara Blanchard.
She helped found ReTree Schenectady to reforest the city's streets and parks when the city could no longer afford to do it.
She organized the Livable City series, a years-long educational event that shaped the planning of downtown redevelopment.
She ran the Schenectady Heritage Foundation during some of the city's most critical years, when important and visually stunning historic buildings were in danger of demolition.
And even as she was suffering the ravages of a progressive neurological disease, she ran the Greenmarket farmers market for its first two years, guaranteeing its success.
"I really think she changed the face of Schenectady," said Gloria Kishton, who took over as chairwoman of the Heritage Foundation when Blanchard stepped down to become a member of the City Council.
Blanchard, 66, will take her seat Monday at 7 p.m. for the last council meeting of her term and accept an honorary resolution from the council for her many contributions to the city.
City officials and community activists said they would be hard-pressed to name anyone who has contributed more to the city in the past two decades.
"She's just been instrumental at getting things off the ground, just providing a steady hand and leadership," said Betsy Henry, who worked with Blanchard on the Greenmarket.
Monday will be the first time Blanchard has been in the council chambers since she suffered a severe stroke in August 2012. It badly damaged her ability to speak, and she has been largely out of the public eye.
Henry and others said she is deeply missed.
"I've considered Barb to be a role model for me," Henry said. "She's a shining example of what an individual can do."
Saving the city
Of all her accomplishments, Blanchard is most proud of her work on the Livable Cities series and the Greenmarket, she said last week in an interview at her home. Because of her speech limitations, the interview was facilitated by her husband.
She is only able to say one or two words at a time, but she was clear, alert and able to make herself understood with her husband's help.
The Livable Cities series was her life's work for a half-decade. In 1999, she described it as learning "how to save a city" and did not mince words about the importance of it.
"Schenectady is at a crossroads in our history. Decisions made this year will be with us for the rest of our lives," she said then.
The Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority was just starting, and its decisions on what projects to encourage could have turned downtown into a sea of parking lots, with suburban-type stores set far from the sidewalk. Blanchard wanted an informed group of planners who would encourage development that would make Schenectady thrive.
She organized walking tours, bus trips, panel debates and speakers to describe exactly how to make Schenectady a pedestrian-friendly, neighborly, vibrant city.
"That [series] really brought all those concepts to the attention of the public," Kishton said.
And Blanchard didn't stop with education. She took politicians on personal tours of the city to explain her point of view, persuaded them to come to other cities to see how they were redeveloping and then got them to put her ideas into law.
"What started out as design guidelines was eventually adopted into law — retail on first floor, office above, for example," Kishton said. "But yet we're not doing all that all the time."
Blanchard argued against plans that ignored the laws — until her stroke. Now she's frustrated to have to watch from the sidelines.
She is still angry about the Clinton's Ditch historic replica of the oldest surviving firehouse in the city. When it was built, just after her stroke, it did not match the original in design or color. By the time she had recovered enough to see it, it was too late to push for changes.
Power of persuasion
Blanchard was generally able to persuade people, Kishton recalled.
"She would take the person there and show them. And it worked. It really worked to sway people," Kishton said.
Throughout her adult life, Blanchard picked issues she felt needed immediate attention and helped organize a group to create a long-term solution to those problems.
Her ability to organize was so well-known that when a resident complained to the city in 1991 about a need to plant more trees, city officials recommended calling Blanchard. City officials knew her because she was spearheading the movement to make her neighborhood, the Union Triangle, a historic district.
While juggling that lobbying effort, she eagerly joined the burgeoning tree group, which became ReTree Schenectady.
"The city had stopped planting trees in the '80s, so a lot of trees were being taken down and none were being replaced," said Henry, who now leads ReTree Schenectady, which plants dozens of trees every year.
Blanchard organized an annual tree-planting workshop in Central Park, where residents learned how to care for their new trees, Henry said.
Once the effort was underway, Blanchard went to the city to ask for funding. Soon the city and the state Department of Environmental Conservation were paying for all of the trees.
Then Blanchard moved on to lead the city's Heritage Foundation, where she worked to preserve historic buildings and started the Livable Cities series.
It was a busy time. She also joined the effort to protect Vale Cemetery, worked on the Historic District Commission and became a board member for Schenectady public access television.
On to City Hall
She won election to the City Council easily in 2005, beating seven candidates in one of the city's more competitive races. She beat the runner-up by more than 1,200 votes.
Other politicians thought they were getting a political novice.
"She had a group of people that were not in organizational politics but really idealistic people that are into the environment, the local food movement," said county Legislator and former mayor Karen Johnson.
Blanchard was mentored by Judge Romolo Versaci, who volunteered his legal services to help nonprofit organizations get established, and Blanchard worked closely with him on many occasions. So she took her seat as a politically astute resident who also had a great deal of experience persuading people.
To some Democrats' surprise, she and other council members created a voting bloc that, for a short time, controlled the council. That bloc shot down some purchases of gas-guzzling police SUVs, which she opposed on environmental grounds while others in her bloc sought to save money.
She also pushed for creation of the Energy Advisory Board in the hopes that it could help the council consider the carbon footprint of every piece of legislation.
"It's more than saving money, but we will save money," she said in 2007.
On other occasions, she used her position to try to bring her message of environmentalism to more people. At one point, she ran a series of recycling demonstrations at the end of each council meeting.
Newer council members also began to turn to her for political advice. Councilman Vince Riggi said Blanchard would explain to him how to get legislation passed — or stopped — and where to get the information he needed.
"She gave me political advice even when we were on different sides," he said.
Work left to do
But during her fourth year on the council, she was stricken by a progressive neurological disease. Over the course of the next three years, she went from a walker to a wheelchair. In her last months on the council, she struggled to use her iPad, which she used to read city documents.
Yet she was undeterred. She ran the board of the Greenmarket for its first two years, starting in 2008.
That's "a tough time for any organization," said Henry, who was also on the Greenmarket board. "None of us had ever run a market before, so we were really flying by the seat of our pants."
Blanchard took charge. She also did all of the publicity and spoke with every prospective vendor.
"She was the public face of the market," Henry said.
It was a huge success. The farmers market brought hundreds of people downtown every Sunday, and now the entire downtown is open and prospering.
But when she could have moved on to her next passion, the stroke hit. She was incapacitated for months, and now she hopes someone will finish the tasks she left undone.
She still wants the city to switch to smaller cars, away from the gas-guzzling police cruisers and SUVs, she said. And she's still hoping others — such as the newly-formed Schenectady Recycles — will continue her recycling message.
She can't take up those battles anymore.
"She gave everything for Schenectady," Riggi said. "I can clearly say, if I were to look up 'community activist' in the dictionary, it would be a picture of Barbara Blanchard."


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Police frontliners to undergo physical, mental health check—PNP
Police frontliners will undergo physical and mental check up beginning July 1, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP).
PNP Spokesperson PBGen. Bernard Banac said their troops that are manning checkpoints and other areas are also at risk for stress and anxiety, particularly when most of them have not been home for months.
Banac said a group of psychologists will monitor the physical and mental health of police officers.
"Kasabay niyan ang laboratory, X-Ray at ang ECG… so titingnan ang physical well-being mg mga pulis ( It includes laboratory, X-Ray, and ECG…so we will monitor the well-being of the police)," he said.
Banac also said they will prioritize police officers age 40 years old and above and those who will undergo the health check up should wear their complete uniform.
"Alam natin na kapag 40 years old and above mas marami nang dinaramdam physically at madali na silang maka-experience ng stress at fatigue (We know that 40-year-olds and above are more susceptible to experiencing physical fatigue. They experience stress more easily)," he added.
Police officers with the birth month of January will be scheduled for the physical and neuro-exam from July 1 to 3. Meanwhile those born in February and March will be scheduled from July 6 to 8 and July 9 to 13, respectively. AAC (with reports from Lea Ylagan)


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Enterprise content management (ECM) software vendor FileNet has reaffirmed its commitment to a master VAR relationship with local systems integrator EBLA and plans to revisit the existing installed base in the Middle East during 2004.
Enterprise content management (ECM) software vendor FileNet has reaffirmed its commitment to a master VAR relationship with 140-strong local systems integrator EBLA. The two companies also plan to go back to FileNet's existing installed base and up sell more applications from FileNet's wider product suite.
"FileNet works with partners that have strong domain expertise and truly understand customers' needs," says Carlo Stellati, VP FileNet South Europe, Middle East and Africa (SEMEA). "In the SEMEA region FileNet's channel consists of 28 certified partners as well as a direct team. As master VAR for the Middle East, EBLA has achieved high customer satisfaction ratings."
"In this region, we tend to have departmental application deployments," adds Stellati. "Now we want to extend that out to the enterprise level and develop additional business process management solutions."
As well as selling to end-users, EBLA's responsibilities also include assisting other authorised FileNet resellers in the region and providing support services. The company has offices in Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Oman and Bahrain. EBLA estimates that the regional market for ECM is worth US$20m in licences annually with service and maintenance revenues pushing the total value up to US$50m.
As a pure software player competing against rivals such as IBM and Documentum looking to sell ECM solutions, Stellati reckons FileNet's focus provides significant advantages. "We have a level of independence allowing us to commit to various platforms and applications. Do you believe that IBM is paying a lot of attention to content management solutions running on BEA, Oracle or SAP?"
Hilal Arnaoot, managing director at EBLA, says: "The start of 2004 has been a strong period for us and we are seeing more and more large enterprises looking at ECM. From the region, Qatar is growing much faster than the rest and Kuwait is coming on strong. The UAE is slower than we expected so far. We are still dealing with some resistance to the way that people work with content. ECM solutions help customers move away from paper documents being shifted from desk to desk in order to be signed off and not everyone is ready to do this yet."
EBLA has over 50 large customers in the region comprising some 20,000 seats. "We have already started approaching the installed base," adds Arnaoot, "Some new deals and implementations have already been secured from this effort. If you lose your existing customers, you will not win new customers. We commit resources to existing customers and they remain EBLA's priority."
The ECM market in the Middle East remains at an early stage of development with a slow but steady pipeline of new clients. These characteristics make the existing installed base an attractive target for building incremental sales. In such a specialized market, FileNet's decision to use EBLA as a master VAR in the Middle East has allowed it to build a deep relationship based on mutual commitment.


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Updated: 29/11/2017
Solution provider
Senior-Live is active in Almere and was founded to show older generations the possibilities of new technology and to help them use them. Senior Live is part of a foundation which assists seniors with today's technology. We offer workshops on a range of subjects, such as computer skills and using Facebook in a safe and fun way. We also offer a number of services and activities which can also be joined from home. This includes a live stream fitness class and live stream theatre sessions for seniors in nursing homes. We even enable seniors to travel the world in an easy and safe way via our Jdome BikeAround, which has been designed in Sweden.


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Darling Olive
Hello dear friends,
It's been a while between drinks and I hope that you're all well. This week, I have been enticed back to my blog by my latest make, the Olive Dress by Megan Nielsen.
Brookie Get Your Gun!
Hello crafty people!
I hope that you're all keeping well and are adjusting to the pace of things now, whatever that looks like for you.
Red Floral Shirring Dream
Hello crafty people!
I hope that this post finds you well. We're keeping it together here and are so grateful for all that we have during this time of uncertainty.
Hello Crafty People,
It's been a while since our last chat, but I am always so appreciative of anyone who takes the time to stop by this little portion of the internet.


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This Business Week cover story is of interest as Black Friday approaches.
Is the stylish discounter Target aping its larger rival, Arkansas-based Walmart, with heavier emphasis on low prices and groceries? Is it changing its corporate identity in desperation?
Little Rockers who welcomed Target as anchor to revitalization of University Avenue might now wonder if completion will bring only a discount city where University Mall once stood. From the article:
Now the charge is that Target is copying its archrival, and its executives are bristling. They insist they provide a superior store experience. Nor have they any plans to abandon their 15-year-old slogan: "Expect more, pay less." "We're not trying to be anyone else," says Chief Executive Gregg W. Steinhafel. "We're working hard to convey both sides of our brand."
All the same, a kind of role reversal is under way in Retail Land. Wal-Mart has long borrowed from Target. Now Target is stalking Wal-Mart. Target's magic has always been about pushing its low-cost business model relentlessly upmarket. But to get itself through the Great Recession, it appears to be going downmarket. Some critics say the strategy smacks of desperation. Others, pointing to a rebounding stock price and better-than-expected earnings last quarter, believe the strategy may be working. The challenge for Steinhafel is to compete on price without losing the Target twist.


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Introduction: How to : Explain Everything
- space
- time
Step 1: Observe Everything
Everything is moving; whether expanding, contracting, or along a vector or wave - so far as is known, stillness is only relative.
Step 2: Describe Movement
Movement is the displacement of a specific space with a specific time through relative space across relative time.
Step 3: Relate Space and Time
The general consensus seems to be that space and time are of the same substance and yet each is observed distinctly, space in meters and time in seconds, so each must carry a unique value in relation to the other.
Certain assumptions must be made to find those values.
Step 4: Assume (Hypothesize)
Hypothesis 1 - Everything that exists is the result of the interactions of relative spaces and times. That there is any interaction at all between two entities of identical substance points to the distinct value of each as they relate one to another as the catalyst for existence.
Hypothesis 2 - Positive and negative charge are an effect of specific mass (as not all particles carry charge - only those of specific masses).
Step 5: Equate Space and Time
The assumption that charge is a function of specific mass allows for the consolidation of mass and charge and the reconciliation of ALL PHYSICAL CONSTANTS (everything) under a single equation defining the relationship of space (m) to time (s):
s^3 = m^4
Step 6: Explain Everything in Terms of Space-Time
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Hi all! Just a quick post tonight, I will have a project for you to see tomorrow! I just joined a list for those of us who have blogs that are exclusively Stampin' Up! and there is also a list for those who do a lot of Stampin' Up! but also include other brands. It is a good way to get your blog out there, especially if you are a demonstrator. Please go to http://www.stampjourney.com/ and send a note to Kathleen letting her know you are interested! You can also find the link to sign up on my side bar. She is a very nice gal, extremely talented demo, and has a great blog herself! Let her know that you found her link right here *wink* Now, time to go to bed - LOL!
April 6, 2008
2 comments:
- Maureen said...
Hey sista - thanks for the heads up!
I need to think of a new way to sign my blog entries - but I did HUGS first - did not like it - tried some other things that looked worse and settled on the SH saying...knowing I had seen it somewhere...duH!! right here - LOL....but you know I ONLY case the BEST!!!! LOL
- April 7, 2008 at 10:14 AM
- Melissa said...
Awesome Alex! Thanks for the head's up!
Many Blessings,
- April 7, 2008 at 10:49 AM
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Ambassador Soonthorn was welcomed by Dean Akel I. Kahera, Ph.D., Craig Anz, Ph.D., associate dean for academic affairs and Hissa Al Garni, director of strategic engagement and business development.
The embassy donated a fascinating range of 13 books on Thai art, design, architecture and culture to VCUQatar's library. The books will be added to the library's growing collection of more than 45,000 items.
Dean Kahera thanked the Ambassador for the special donation of books to the library. "I am very grateful to His Excellency Ambassador Soonthorn for this donation. Thai art and design have been influential for many of our students and faculty who have traveled to Thailand for cultural immersion and further study," said Dean Kahera "I know these books will become treasured additions to our collection."
Ambassador Soonthorn stated, "Donating books to educational institutions in Qatar is one of the embassy's priorities this year." The ambassador further expressed the embassy's support for any activity organized by the university in Qatar or Thailand.
Ambassador Soonthorn and Dean Kahera discussed issues of mutual importance including expanding opportunities between VCUQatar and select art and design universities in Thailand to result in further study abroad opportunities and international collaborations.
VCUQatar has a rich tradition of cross-cultural learning opportunities with Thailand. Most recently students from the interior design department visited northern Thailand in 2012, 2013 and 2014 for a cultural immersion and service-learning project where they designed and built housing for teachers. In 2014, the department of graduate studies welcomed a representative from Thailand's Sasin Center for Sustainability Management who delivered a lecture on sustainability at the Interdisciplinary Design Symposium hosted by VCUQatar.
To view the donated books, community members may visit the VCUQatar Library open Sunday-Thursday from 8am-4pm or call 4402 0587.


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It wasn't until after Pete Eckert went blind that he really started to see things.
"I can see lots of ... really weird things," Eckert says, slowly lifting his left hand toward his face and gazing directly at it. "I feel light so strongly that it allows me to see the bones in my skeleton as pulsating energy, or like in an X-ray. At times I can sort of see sound. Sometimes I can even see things from the back of my head."
With eyes in the back of his head, you'd figure Eckert might make a good schoolteacher. But that would be too easy.
Wearing jeans, a leather jacket and aviator sunglasses and standing more confidently than Uzu, his giant Bavarian shepherd guide dog, Eckert, 48, gives the impression that he likes a challenge. So after the former carpenter went blind from retinitis pigmentosa six years ago, he did the first thing he wasn't supposed to be able to do.
He became a photographer.
"The idea of a blind guy taking photos just cracked me up," Eckert says as he and Uzu visit Eckert's art photography exhibition at Varnish Fine Art studio on Natoma Street in San Francisco. The exhibition runs through Saturday and he's preparing for another in April at the Badé Museum in Berkeley next month.
About five years ago, when Eckert was still coming to terms with his loss of sight, he was cleaning out a drawer at his Sacramento home and found a camera with infrared settings. He thought about how invisible wavelengths might influence a blind person trying to use the camera. A lightbulb came on in his head, and it made him smile.
"I'd have my wife and my friends take me out in the middle of the night so I could shoot photographs," Eckert says. "Of course, they thought I was crazy, which was fine by me."
It wasn't the first time someone took Eckert for a nut.
Eckert was 28 when he was deemed legally blind, meaning that, from 20 feet, he could see less than what a person with perfect vision could see from 400 feet.
"At first, I freaked out," Eckert says. "I had two immediate fears: that I wouldn't be able to take care of myself and that I wouldn't make any money."
Eckert spent the next decade earning several degrees, including one each in sculpture and ceramics at the Art Institute of Boston and one in design and industry from San Francisco State. He also became a black belt in tae kwon do.
He was so good in the self-defense arts that he started to teach a class. When some of his students didn't believe that he could fight at full speed, Eckert picked a few of the more experienced troublemakers in the class and scheduled a day to spar. To prepare for the match, Eckert memorized the room. He took mental notes of how sounds bounced off each corner and where light and warmth entered into his blind picture. He kicked the students' butts.
"If I can learn this much about one room," Eckert says he thought, "why not do the same in the rest of the world?"
Eckert implemented that idea directly into his photography. With his brain rewired in a way that light allows him to see the skeletal structure of parts of his body, Eckert says, he paints with light and navigates through touch while listening to sounds.
"Imagination fills in the details," he says.
After completing a photo shoot, Eckert develops contact sheets, has friends give verbal feedback and then memorizes each print before choosing the final slide. Sometimes he draws on the film to add effects. He credits Time- Life Books on camera techniques and some very friendly and very patient experts at his local camera store for helping him fine-tune his craft.
He often returns to places that he frequented when he was younger and could still see well.
"Saloon" was shot at the old Saloon on Grant Avenue in North Beach, once a favorite hangout. Relying on his hazy memories of past drinking days, Eckert entered the Saloon, scoped out a spot in the back and waited for tourists to fill up the bar and create sounds of the room. He then snapped the pictures in about the same time it took to drink a Manhattan.
Blind photography is not a gimmick to Eckert.
"My pictures make you question the limits blind people face," Eckert says as gallery visitors admire the work without realizing that the blind man standing nearby is the artist. "Look. I'm competing with sighted artists."
So what's next? Driving a car?
"No way. I only ride motorcycles," he says seriously. "But just in my backyard."
PETE ECKERT is part of the hoto exhibition showing through April 5 at Varnish Fine Art, 77 Natoma St., San Francisco. (415) 222-6131. www.varnishfineart.com .


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Caffè Nero to host Coffee & Cultureon Feb. 27
Darien's European coffee house, Caffè Nero, will host to
Founded in 1975, the Darien Arts Center is the only non-profit in Darien dedicated to providing visual and performing arts programs and events for the community. The DAC offers educational programs in dance, visual arts, music, theatre and martial arts. Private donations, grants, tuition fees and ticket sales fund the DAC.
Admission to event is $20 and all proceeds will support the Darien Arts Center. To purchase tickets, visit darienarts.org or purchase at the door. Caffè Nero is located at 1075 Post Road in Darien, and parking for the event is available in the rear of the building in addition to on-street parking. For questions, call the Darien Arts Center at (203) 655-8683, or for more information, visit darienarts.org.


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General Dynamics Electric Boat Tours RIX Industries, a Critical Supplier
SPARKS, NV — The team at RIX Industries's welcomed General Dynamics Electric Boat to tour the facilities and present their Supplier Quality and Integrity Brief. RIX, a critical supplier to General Dynamic Electric Boat, was chosen as one of fifty organizations to receive the presentation.
The presentation explained the complexity and importance of RIX's solutions and partnership with General Dynamic Electric Boat. The presentation also addressed future business, technical rigor, and operator and customer perspectives. Most importantly, RIX and General Dynamic Electric Boat aligned on their partnership and shared commitment to provide successful standards and quality products to mutual customers.
To learn more about General Dynamics Electric Boat's dedication to supplier quality, please visit their Supplier Quality page.
RIX Industries manufactures a wide range of reciprocating piston compressors and generators for industrial gases and breathing air. RIX has been in business since 1878 and has been proudly serving our U.S. Armed Forces for over 120 years. With a solid industry reputation that is second to none, RIX is an established leader in engineering and manufacturing of American-made compressors.
A company built on trust, experience, and a growing client base of over 80% repeat customers, RIX is dedicated to making clients for life, both domestically and globally. RIX Industries' compressors and generators are used by an extensive list of customers within industrial gas companies, refineries and chemical plants, offshore oil platforms, commercial diving operations, SCUBA tank filling stations, and Government Agencies, all of which increase RIX's global role in strategic deterrence, homeland defense, and economic security.
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The Surreal Life
So who is this nut job Governor Sarah Palin? John McCain trotted her out a few weeks ago as his vice presidential choice, but her ignorance is only out-matched by her confidence. Look at her enthusiastic conviction that merely being able to see Russia from Alaska gives her suitable foreign policy experience. It seems that her value to McCain is as a certified proponent of American fundamentalist beliefs to ensure that the religious far-right comes out for him on election day. McCain's campaign has done everything in its power to keep her away from scrutiny since; her contribution has been completed. Lets hope tomorrow's Vice Presidential debate shines a bit of light.
She makes fantastic fodder for comedians, but given McCain's age and past health issues the fact that she could be literally a heartbeat away from the Presidency gives one pause... Her earnest ignorance makes the George W. Bush look pretty damn clever, and that my friends is really saying something. Factor in her apparent religious convictions and the world would be facing a reckless and apocalyptic administration. Why fuss over climate change when the End Times is mere years, heck maybe just days, away? Why foster peace when "prophecy" says Israel must control the Holy Land? Nuclear war is also apparently to be expected, so why worry about them when they're merely a good way to get the Rapture started?
Here's an interesting video on the subject of Sarah Palin's religious views from the American News Project.
Listening to: Life During Wartime by Talking Heads from Stop Making Sense.


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Dr David Stillwell, University Lecturer in Big Data Analytics & Quantitative Social Science at Cambridge Judge Business School, was on the 1,000th episode of the programme BBC Click. David spoke about his work in psychology and big data, and how this can be used in targeted advertising. David's interview starts at 12m 25s. (registration required)
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Natural ways of whitening your Teeth safely
Natural ways of whitening your Teeth safely
It seems that so many of us these days want to have an ultra white smile every day. Today you will learn how to naturally whiten your teeth safely without destroying your enamel, we will detail several strategies that we have researched and deem to be safe for long-term use. We will also provide some 'supercharged' strategies to provide extra whitening support without the potential risks associated with conventional whitening (bleaching) treatments.
How you can naturally whiten your teeth 100% percent
As we are all a part of our society, I'm sure you are well aware of the 'I want it now' mentality. I mean, each of us has this impatient 3 or 4-year-old child within us that wants today's desires fulfilled YESTERDAY.
If we allow our impatient inner child to steer us when it comes to whitening our teeth, you are heading toward trouble for life.
Long Run Application:
If we want massive whitening fast, we're going to pay for that in the long run. We have to be willing to think about 'the long game' rather than short term benefits.
The good news is there are plenty of protocols you can apply that will help to naturally whiten your teeth without destroying your enamel, but it's not going to happen overnight.
Follow the long term game plan to a healthy and whitening of your teeth naturally
Take date photos of your smile so you can track your progress. You know we love feedback mechanisms as they give us an objective way to see our progress. Without feedback mechanisms like a photo, it's really tough to see the positive changes you're making.
Set a race. Read on this list and decide what strategy you plan to use. Then give yourself 2–3 months and get your day ready for your second 'before / after' photo. Be sure to take the photos in the same location at the same time of day, for lighting purposes.
Whatever strategy you choose, be sure to know how to stop your teeth so you can get a jump start on your natural whitening plan. After all, letting a green smoothie sit on your teeth while whitening your teeth.
Our Safe Favorite Whitening Strategy
Oil pulling
Hands down, our favorite whitening strategy is oil pulling. Just in case you're not familiar with oil pulling, here's an article we wrote several years ago detailing this 'old school' detox protocol.
The reason for this is that it is a problem that is most commonly used in dentistry and gum tissue.
The downside to oil pulling is 20 minutes of actively swishing oil around your mouth.
The reason oil pulling works to help your teeth is similar to what is doing in your car's engine. Think about it. When the oil in your car is changed, the clean oil goes in, well, clean. And the used oil is your gunky. That gunk is any one from the engine running being gathered up and removed from the engine by the oil.
The same goes for oil pulling. It has been scientifically proven that oil pulling helps to stop gum disease. And if you use coconut oil, you'll be able to get your tooth decay too. A component of coconut oil, called monolaurin, has been shown to be very effective antimicrobial on the main bug implicated with tooth decay, strep mutans.
Baking soda
While some of the internet may argue that baking soda is too abrasive, the science says that baking soda is actually pretty soft. In a recent article titled 'What's the Safest and Most Effective Abrasive for Naturally Whiter Teeth', we discussed a term called Relative Dentin Abrasivity or RDA for short.
On these scales, dental researchers have identified abrasive they are. The scale goes from 0 being no abrasivity to 269 that would polish your grandfather's antique car bumper.
Baking soda is a 7 on the RDA scale, so really low abrasivity.
The game with the baking soda to whiten is to gently focus on the front teeth while the baking soda shifts from powder to solution mixed with saliva. Once baking soda is in your mouth (mixed with saliva), it will still have some gentle ability to remove stains, but if you want to focus on whitening, focus on front teeth first.
Remember, gentle. It's a marathon. Just because baking soda has a low RDA score does not mean that you cannot scrub too hard with it.
Clays have a unique ability to be very low abrasive yet able to polish more effectively. In fact, one specific type of clay, white kaolin clay, has the high score from the research on its 'Cleaning Efficiency'. This cleaning efficiency is a combination of a low abrasively and a high ability to remove stains.
While any clay is decent to use,but white kaolin clay is the best by quite a bit.
Same game as with baking soda. Focus on front teeth while the clay is incorporated into saliva.
Activated charcoal
Activated charcoal is another very popular alternative teeth whitening strategy.
Some say it does wonders. Others argue that it does not work. (1) We think it's a good thing that we do not think that we want to do anything about it.
Remember the marathon
Similar to oil pulling, it makes sense when activated charcoal would draw stains out of the teeth.
After all, activated charcoal is used internally when one suspects a recent case of food poisoning. In fact, we always have a bottle of activated charcoal capsules when traveling in a box of food poisoning.
Potential risks of everyday use of activated charcoal
However, we have some concerns about potential problems that may exist as a result of activated charcoal as a whitening tooth powder.
You see, the reason activated charcoal works on food poisoning is because it binds up whatever it comes into contact with. Warnings exist concerning the internal use of activated charcoal as activated charcoal can interfere with absorption of medications and vitamins and minerals.
One of the reasons we brush our teeth is to increase saliva in our mouths. However, if we brush with activated charcoal on a daily basis, our concern is with the charcoal's binding ability and the need to inhibit this important remineralizing action of saliva.
So, we consider it to be safe for you to use it. We do not encourage using activated charcoal in the mouth on a daily basis until further research shows that doing so does not inhibit remineralization.
Dilute hydrogen peroxide
We know that some of you may be saying right now, "Wait a second! Is not it hydrogen peroxide that causes all the problems in common teeth whitening treatments? "And you're right.
However, like with many situations, the details make the difference.
In this case, we consider the concentration of hydrogen peroxide used in the mouth.
Many studies show that hydrogen peroxide is dangerous at higher concentrations like those used in conventional treatments. Some studies even show potential risks at concentrations as low as 3%.
If you choose to use hydrogen peroxide to support teeth whitening, keep it really low concentration. We do not suggest using anything higher than 1% (max 1.5%) concentration.
(By the way, if you'd like to learn more about why oil pulling is good for us, here's a video about a similar, related technique.)
Our bodies produce hydrogen peroxide
In addition, it can be used in combination with hydrogen peroxide, gut and thyroid gland. A fascinating study done in 2009 at Harvard University suggests that the presence of hydrogen peroxide actually 'calls' the immune system to an injury. (3) This is a biologically fundamental 'defense' strategy at a cellular level.
For this reason, we stand behind the idea of using dilute hydrogen peroxide.
But given the mixed studies in the literature regarding the relative safety of hydrogen peroxide, since we are talking about the cosmetic issue of whiter teeth.
That said, if you choose to use dilute hydrogen peroxide in the mouth, keep the concentration really low and swish for several minutes to increase the 'time on the teeth'.
Honorable mention goes to using powdered turmeric as a natural tooth whitener.
We have not tried using it in this way. However, here's a word of warning … Turmeric will stain anything it touches including your clothes, your toothbrush, and your bathroom sink. However, women who claim turmeric help are happy to show you that they are not stained.
How to Maximize Your Natural Whitening Effect
The 'time on the teeth' factor …
Other than abrasive strategies that simply scrub stains off teeth, all whitening techniques, whether we are talking about the conventional bleaching techniques or natural whitening, rely on stains to remove stains from teeth. Incidentally, this is why commercial 'whitening toothpastes' that contain some form of peroxide really do not help.
They do not have 'time on the teeth' to do their bleaching / whitening job.
So, to give you more positive impact, let it hang around your teeth for a few minutes before you rinse. Even better, try some of these 'hybrid' techniques to provide even more potent whitening effect.
Combine strategies
It makes a lot of sense to you to combine these two strategies to maximize your performance.
Oil pulling and activated charcoal
Maybe you want to use a capsule of activated charcoal with your oil. This way, you will benefit from the stain removing ability of oil and the production of oil and gasoline.
This combo is our first pick.
Just remember to go to the bathroom and sink it!
Brush with baking soda and clay powder
Make a simple mix of baking soda and clay powder to benefit from the gentle abrasive of each. Perhaps add a little xylitol to support remineralization while you're at it!
In the end, whatever strategy (ies) you choose, be sure to go to it consciously to care for your enamel. We hope these strategies will help you to smile today and always!


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I am a 1963 model Grandfather, who lives in Kristiansand, Norway. I am originally from Svolvær in Lofoten, but have lived in Kristiansand for the past 30 years. Butterbay is the English version of my surname Smørvik (Smoervik in English alphabet)
The family site is located at: http://home.broadpark.no/~psmorvik/index.htm
I started with photography in 1977 with the legendary Pentax MX. For 25 years, this was my only camera. In 2002 i bought the MZ/ZX 7, who i used until 2008. Then i got my first DSLR, the Pentax K200D. It opened a new world, with a lot more opportunities. I became more active and took a lot more photos. In 2012 my wife gave me the Pentax K-30 for Christmas (she must have seen my wish list …) To Christmas 2014 i got the K-3. Can it get better!
This is my primary camera, with a selection of lenses from Pentax and Sigma. One of the nice things about Pentax, is that i can still use my lenses from the older cameras, thanks to the K-mount. I use The K-3 on all sorts of photography, also on the streets.
As a street camera, i use the Fujifilm X-E3, paired with the XF 35 f2 or the XC 15-45. This is also my newest equipment, and it has impressed me with its picture quality. The JPEG´s are great and the film simulation modes is nice. 3 versions in one click:-)
As a pocket camera i use the Fuji XQ1 and my iPhone. I mostly use this for happenings with my family.
I became a Grandpa in 2009/2011 for Christer and Tone. Some really lovely children, who spread a lot of good feelings around me and my wife.
I have given my Grandchildren one camera each, and i hope will share my passion for photography. They already started taking photos, and really enjoy it. I hope they will show us their world, true the camera.
As photographic objects, they are a gift:-).
I try to not let this hobby become to serious, so it don't destroy the fun and quality time with the camera.
I am also a passionate Liverpool FC supporter and have been that for the past 45-50 years. The LFC philosophy and the consideration for the supporters, players, staff and people of Liverpool, is quite unique.
My photographic philosophy is Creativity tru Simplicity. I admire many sorts of photographers and photos, but my favorites are Fine Art, Street and Portraits.
I started doing street photo just a some years ago. Until then, i was doing most architecture and art/still life, who i still like to do. At first i was i little scared when i went out in the streets, but after i while it got better. I have learned a lot by seeing other street shooters photos, and got a lot of helpful tip from others.
I like to shoot on the streets, because it changes all the time. Always new people, things and situations. Often i do this in black/white, because i think the photos got a stronger expression.
When you are out on the streets, you can see all kind of persons, and it reflects our society. I have respect for the individuals, and do not want to take photos who set´s the objects in a bad light. All sorts of people deserve our respect, even those who hav felt of the ordinary life.
You can often read a lot from peoples faces. The older faces can tell a story about the life they have bee living and the visdom they have. The young ones have often expectations and wonderings in there faces That´s one of the reasons why i like street portraits. I am also experimenting with different expressions in street photography. Sometimes i try to tell/make a story out of my pictures.
This quote from Elliot Erwitt says a lot about how to do photographing, and i bring this words with me all the time.
"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place… I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."
PentaxForums.com, the friendliest photography forum on the web.
Founded in early September, 2006, PentaxForums.com also offers free photo space for all its members in the User Photo Gallery, as well as other valuable resources, such as the Lens Review Database and Pentax Camera Database that delve deeper into the world of Pentax equipment.
The club was founded August 2001 . We have about 6o members from Mandal to Kristiansand. The members are all from amateurs to international photographers.
Pål M. Smørvik
Thank´s for visiting my site and hope you enjoyed it:-)
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Bob Lung passes out the Consistency Awards to the running backs for 2019 Fantasy Football season! How did your running backs end up? Follow Bob @bob_lung.
The Fantasy Football season of 2019 is in the books and there were many Clutch running backs and some, well, not so much. Therefore, in the heart of Awards season, it's time to announce the 2019 Clutch Awards for the running backs!
This award goes to the running back that had the highest ADP at the beginning of the season and ended the season with the worst combination of total Fantasy Points and consistency. Thus, making him the worst value at running back in 2019.
And the winner is….
David Johnson
You know it's bad when you win this award TWO YEARS IN A ROW! But after David Johnson was the #1 Fantasy player in 2016, but missed most the season in 2017 due to injuries, his ADP was in the Top 4 and much was expected in 2018, but he didn't deliver. Heading into 2019, he wasn't as highly ranked but he was expected to perform at a first round level and he wasn't EVEN CLOSE! His 2019 ADP was RB5 but he ended 2019 ranked 38th in total points in 13 games and his consistency was 46%, which ranked him 30th. Now it looks like he could be replaced by Kenyan Drake? Oaf! We'll see how this plays out this summer but I would stay away from DJ.
This award goes to the running back that had the lowest ADP at the beginning of the season and ended the season with the best combination of total Fantasy Points and consistency. Thus, making the best value at running back in 2019.
And the winner is….
Austin Ekeler
The hold-out of Melvin Gordon allowed Ekeler to grab the starting role for the Chargers and grab it, he did! His ADP was RB29, even with the hold-out, but he started the year with five straight Clutch Games. Many panicked when Gordon came back, but Ekeler maintained his consistency and ended the year ranked FOURTH in total points and ranked fifth in in Consistency with an 88% Clutch Rate. The future of Melvin Gordon is still unclear, but regardless, Ekeler is a great pick in PPR formats.
This award goes to the rookie running back that had ended the season with the best combination of total Fantasy Points and consistency.
And the winner is….
Josh Jacobs
Ok, so Jacobs was no Saquon Barkley in 2019, but he did earn over the "coveted" 60% Clutch Rate with a 62% consistency rate for the season. He ended the season ranked 21st in total points and should continue to be a solid RB2 pick in 2020. The key will be health as he did miss three games in his rookie season. His consistency ranked him 19th overall and his xConsistency ranked him 18th. There's much to like in Jacobs as he heads in the new season.
This award goes to the running back that ended the season with a high ranking in total Fantasy Points, but his consistency was lower than expected. Therefore, making him look more valuable (due to high points rank) than he was worth to his Fantasy teams.
And the winner is…
Aaron Jones
This award really highlights the players that will be ranked too high in 2020. Aaron Jones looked amazing at times in 2019. His second place finish in total points puts him in the limelight as a Top 5 back in 2020. But, before you get too giddy, take a look at his 69% Clutch Rate that ranked him 12th in consistency. Yes, he's still a RB1 for this upcoming season, just be cautious as Head Coach LeFluer loves to use Jamaal Williams quite often, which kills Jones' consistency.
This award goes to the running back that ended the season with a low ranking in total Fantasy Points, but his consistency was higher than expected. Therefore, making him look less valuable (due to high points rank) to his Fantasy teams, when he was actually worth MORE!
And the winner is….
James White
James White had an outstanding 2018, but most of us kind of looked the other way when the Patriots showed us the "future" in last year's Super Bowl as Sony Michel dominated. We assumed Michel would be the lead back all year and White would be a game script type of player. He wasn't. ONCE AGAIN, White finished the season ranked tied for seventh place with an 80% consistency rating even though he was only ranked 18th for the year in total points. We'll see what 2020 brings with many decisions to be made by Tom Brady and others on the Patriots. But if they all come back, then White surely has some value.
This award goes to the running back that ended the 2016 season with a poor ranking in total Fantasy Points and consistency. However, in 2018, he had the greatest improvement in both categories making him very valuable to his Fantasy teams.
And the winner is….
Leonard Fournette
Fournette left a nasty taste in many Fantasy owner's mouths in 2018. Whether it was injuries, bad attitude and/or bad play, Fournette's 44% consistency in nine games, in addition to being ranked only 41st in total points, gave us every reason to not draft him in 2019. Well, we were wrong. Fournette quietly had a very impressive season of consistency with a 93% Clutch Rate, which tied him for third place. His total points ranked him seventh place as well. Which Fournette shows up in 2020? We hope it's the 2019 version, but it's certainly worth keeping an eye on.
This award goes to the running back that ended the 2018 with the best combination of total Fantasy Points and consistency.
And the winner is….
Christian McCaffrey
For the second year in a row, McCaffrey wins the coveted MVP award for consistency. Last year, it was a tough decision between him, Zeke and Barkley. This year, it was NO CONTEST! McCaffrey had a year for the ages! He was ranked #1 in total points and was 158 POINTS ahead of second place! Yep, 158 points and that was with him only scoring only 7.30 Fantasy points in Week 2. He tied for first in consistency with a 94% Clutch Rate. Therefore, his xConsistency was 27.51 while second place was at 19.56. I'm sure McCaffrey was on many championship teams! He's certainly a Top 3 pick in 2020, if not #1 overall.


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Hi all: As you know I've been wondering in which direction my blogging is going and focused mostly on posting reviews and some posts promoting works by some of the authors I know and love. I thought it was time to catch up on some of the things I've been doing, in case you're wondering
Hi all: I know I've been talking about my first book fair in LLandeilo for a while. As usual, on checking my pictures of the day I've discovered they're rubbish, but hey, I'll share a few so you can see (or guess) how it was. The good news is that the fair will carry on.
Hi all: Today's post has a bit of everything. First, big news! If you've been following my blog you'll remember that a couple of weeks ago I shared the news that the local radio station I've been volunteering at, Penistone FM, and their Evolve proposal had been chosen as one of the projects going forward
Hola a todos: Si lleváis un tiempo siguiendo mi blog recordaréis que hace unos meses escribí un post sobre hacer de voluntaria y os expliqué que había empezado a trabajar en una emisora de radio local (Penistone FM). Por si acaso, y como el post estaba en mi blog de antes, lo he añadido al
Hi all: Those of you who have been following me for a while will remember that a few months back I wrote a post about volunteering and how I'd started working at the local radio station (Penistone FM). Just in case, and as the post was in the previous blog, I've added it to the


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Jaipur Bikaner Holiday Tour
Jaipur Bikaner Holiday Tour
Accommodation on double sharing basis
A/C transport for all transfers and intercity travel
Toll tax, State tax, Parking.
Day 01: Jaipur – Bikaner (330 Kms) (Jaipur Bikaner Holiday Tour)
Jaipur Bikaner Holiday Tour We will drive to Bikaner at a young hour toward the beginning of the day. On landing in Bikaner, we will registration at the lodging. Rest of the day is allowed to investigate the territory. A medium-term remain at the lodging.
Day 02: Bikaner (Jaipur Bikaner Holiday Tour)
After breakfast, we will visit the Lalgarh Palace.
The Lalgarh Palace was worked by Maharaja Ganga Singh in 1902 in the memory of his dad Maharaja Lal Singh. It is a dazzling Redstone building and an engineering wonder planned by Sir Swinton Jacob. The Palace has an ideal combination of Mughal, European and Rajput design and has a radiant gathering of artworks and chasing trophies.
We will then visit the Shiv Bari Temple.
Found 6 km far from the Bikaner city, the Shiv Bari Temple is committed to Lord Shiva. It was worked in ninth century by Maharaja Doongar Singh in the memory of his dad Maharaja Lal Singh. The real fascination of the sanctuary is a charming divider painting of Nandi bull confronting a Shiva Lingam.
We will likewise visit the Bhandeswari sanctuary gave to Sumati Nath Ji, the fifth Tirthankar of the Jain Religion.
Bhandeswari sanctuary was worked in fifteenth century, this sanctuary is the most seasoned landmark of Bikaner and is well known for its amazing gold leaf sketches and mirror work.
Further, we will visit Jain Havelis.
The havelis are the old places of the Kings speaking to the image of their riches and success of ground-breaking individuals of the town who are known for their sumptuous way of life. Bikaner is honored with numerous such wonderful Havelis.
Appreciate a night remain at the inn.
Day 03: Bikaner – Jaipur (330 Kms) (Jaipur Bikaner Holiday Tour)
Toward the beginning of the day after breakfast, we will drive back to Jaipur. On landing in Jaipur, we will drop you at your coveted area.


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Exhibit Highlights the First All-Black Coast Guard Crew In the U.S.
January 30, 2013 | Filed under: News | Posted by: Maria Lloyd
Photo of the Pea Island Coast Guard Crew, the first all-black Coast Guard crew in the country
Men and women of color have served in the American Military since day one. Although we were often still treated like we were subhuman, our heroic efforts helped to turn the tide during many battles and ensure America's independence from British rule. How ironic is it that we helped fight for the freedom of a country that would still deny us our rights as human beings for centuries to come? Many times African American military outfits have not received proper representation but one city in Virginia is aiming to change that.
The Old Coast Guard Station Museum in Hampton, VA, is displaying an exhibit entitled "African – Americans in the Coast Guard". During the exhibit a film, "The Voice of Gladdened Hearts", will also be shown which tells the story of the daring rescue of the E.S. Newman by an African – American Coast Guard unit. In 1896, with no supplies except for raincoats and rope, the captain and his crew waded into the treacherous waters of a hurricane to save people aboard the E.S. Newman. "They weren't doing it for the glory," said Kathryn Fisher, executive director of the Old Coast Guard Station. "Nobody from Washington came down to see them, and they didn't get a bonus in their paycheck, but no matter what the greater picture of the world was like, certain people felt the desire to help others and serve their country. "
"In shipwrecks similar to that, crews would just have to wait until the storm subsided to rescue them, with a very small number saved successfully,"said Fisher. The film also features interviews with current men and women of the coast guard as well as descendants of the Pea Island crew that made the rescue. The exhibit provides a nice look at the positions of black military personnel during the time period.


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Brace yourselves, the trailer for Married At First Sight Australia 2019 has arrived.
This time, the contestant's search for love appears more desperate than ever - not least because for some reason they're all trapped in a maze.
Like all good reality TV shows, the trailer begins with a dramatic drone shot of the sun rising over the mountains, which is relevant, because like, new beginnings and stuff.
- The shocking MAFS Australia partner swaps nobody saw coming
- Fans celebrate as cheating Dean cries during savage rejection on MAFS AU
We then see a beautiful bride, looking understandably confused as she emerges from behind one of the hedges in the giant maze she's stuck in.
Has she been wandering all night? Perhaps her whole life?
We can't be sure.
Hold on, there's heaps of brides in here! They appear, like us, to be unsure if this is the beginning of the rest of their lives, or the start of a slasher movie.
Not to worry though, there's bound to be a complete stranger waiting for you around one of these corners. Here's one of them, a dude called Sam Ball, who has been an extra on Home and Away!
Despite also modeling and taking heaps of selfies at the gym, Sam seems unfulfilled. "I'm looking for that missing piece of my life," he laments.
There's also a guy holding a cowboy hat, which is either kind of Magic Mike-y or a bit McLeod's Daughters-y but feels unnecessary. After all, Sam wasn't carrying his jar of protein powder.
Everyone keeps just missing each other, looking like a befuddled family of Sims who have had the ladder taken out of their pool.
Suddenly, a bride gets a glimpse her potential husband and gives chase - a fool-proof move in the romance game.
In fact, as a song from The Greatest Showman soundtrack reaches its crescendo, everyone breaks into a sprint. Impressive, given all those long veils and snug suits.
"I just can't find the one," one of the grooms groans. What about the exit? A public bathroom? Even just a vending machine?
Really though, it's all very dramatic, as the contestants scream around the maze like a bunch of crazed Pac Man ghosts.
But, as one of the brides reminds us in an emotional voiceover, "the clock is ticking."
Finally, Sam the Home and Away man and a mystery lady bump into each other, so phew. Smooth sailing from here on in, for sure.
As for the others, they may need to send up an emergency flare at this rate. God speed.
Married At First Sight Australia will air on Three next year.


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Integrator/Client service team launches at InfoComm and provides knowhow to maximize performance and cost efficiency of all design possibilities
Commercial and residential AV system and interior designers understand the value of collaborating with an experienced design engineering team from start to finish of crucial projects. Salamander Designs, recognized world leader in designing and manufacturing premium quality furniture for audio/video integration, now provides the missing link that connects the needs and requirements of end-users—through their professional custom integrator—to the final design, construction and delivery of exactly the right solutions.
"No one knows how to turn custom workplace furniture ideas into reality better than we do," said Scott Srolis, vice president of sales and marketing at Salamander Designs. "Our new in-house Design Services Team connects the dots and gives our integrator and interior partners the expanded ability to work from hand drawings, photos or specs—or even just discovery conversations—and then color match finishes and incorporate design elements to meet the most stringent requirements."
Thanks to Salamander's modular systems approach to technology furniture designs, the company has been able to move quickly on client needs to deliver the highest-quality custom solutions with short lead times. Fortune 50 to forward-thinking startup companies have collaborated with Salamander's Design Services Team to deliver personalized solutions to enhance their facilities and businesses.
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System integrators and interior designers are invited to visit Salamander Designs during InfoComm at Booth #N1516 to learn more about this exciting new program and see the highlights of Salamander's 2018 lineup, which includes exciting, elegant new deep cabinets that double as full, traditional technical equipment racks and other leading-edge furniture and huddle solutions.
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Dementia Grief & Loss: Adjusting After Bereavement (Part 4 of 4)
In this four-part series, we explore the stages of dementia grief and loss for those affected. Understanding the process, accepting your feelings and learning healthy ways to cope with the emotions will help you and your family during these difficult times. Walking this path is never easy, but with compassion, understanding and acceptance, you and your loved ones can have a meaningful, fulfilling and loving journey.
The period between a dementia diagnosis and the eventual death of the person has been labeled "the long goodbye" by experts, and for good reason. When individuals are diagnosed with a terminal disease such as cancer, heart disease or anything else, they are able to retain their "self" until the very end. But for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, the disease robs them of their personalities, abilities and self. By the time someone with cognitive impairment passes away, the person they were – the person whom loved ones remember – has been "gone" for some time.
"It seems a little taboo to say, but when a loved one with dementia dies, it can feel like they've already passed away years ago," says Andrea Campisi, Marketing and Admissions Director of The Reutlinger Community, a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Danville, CA. "The family and friends of someone with dementia become strangers over the course of the disease, and vice versa. This can make the grieving and adjustment period unique once the individual has passed away."
There's no right or wrong way to process the feelings that come following a loss, says Andrea, nor is there any one road to follow. "You may find yourself wavering from one extreme to the next. One day, you may feel relieved that the ordeal is over; the next, you may be wracked with grief and remorse. It's important to remember that all these feelings and stages are normal and are to be expected following a complicated loss that a disease like Alzheimer's can cause."
Dealing with Loss and Bereavement
Throughout the dementia journey, those who love the individual experience grief in many ways. This can begin as soon as a diagnosis has been made, throughout the caregiving process and all the way to after the person has died.
Everyone's relationship with grief and bereavement is personal, and everyone will face it in their own unique way. How you and your family members will feel after your loved one has passed away is affected by many different things, including your relationship, your history, your role during the dementia journey, the grief you've already experienced throughout the process and so on.
Sometimes, after an individual with dementia dies, their caregiver may discover that the grieving process doesn't start fully until days, weeks or even months after their loved one's passing. This is known as delayed grief. It's not uncommon for caregivers to feel a sense of emptiness or loss of purpose. It can be hard to adjust to life without your loved one after they've been a part of your daily life for such a long time.
To cope with these feelings and the grief you may be feeling, it helps to talk to someone you trust. This can be a close friend, family member, spiritual leader or a professional psychologist. Dementia caregiver support groups can be especially helpful during this time. The most important thing is to recognize your emotions, accept them and work through them in healthy ways.
Tips for During and After Bereavement
- Try not to make any big, life-changing decisions immediately following the person's death. While moving to a new place, getting rid of all your loved one's personal items or getting a new job may seem like a good idea at the time, it's best to wait and process your feelings so you don't do anything you might regret later.
- While it's important to reflect and grieve in your own way, try not to become isolated from friends and family. Being around others you trust, and love can help you work through your loneliness and sadness and help you build a path to what life will look like now.
- It's okay to hold on to mementos of your loved one, such as a piece of jewelry they always wore or a favorite comfort item. Keeping these items can help you feel connected to your loved one and give you an anchor during the grieving process.
- Take care of yourself physically, mentally and spiritually. If you're a religious person, consider reconnecting with your spiritual family and practicing your beliefs – this can be helpful and healing following a bereavement. Be sure to stay in touch with your personal physician, too. You are more susceptible to illness following a loss (everything from catching colds and the flu to depression). Get enough sleep, eat a healthy diet and get plenty of exercise.
- Try to reconnect to people, hobbies and interests that you enjoy. You may pick up an activity that you've put aside, or you may want to try something new. This will give you something to look forward to and be interested in and can also give you a social outlet.
- When you're ready, talk about your loved one and reminisce over the life you shared. You can commemorate their life by creating a photo album, sharing personal belongings with those they loved, collecting donations for a fund, planting a tree or holding a memorial service.
Know that readjusting to life following bereavement can be a long process, but that there will come a time when you'll be able to move forward. If you feel like you're struggling and unable to reach the point of acceptance, please consider finding professional support to help you find what you need.
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Think of any ancient structure – residential, commercial or sacred – and the fascinating display of art it possesses on its ceilings. Malbork Castle in Poland, Alhambra, Toledo Museum, Sistine Chapel, Taj Mahal, Bazaar of Tabriz, Ali Kapu Music Room of Esfahan, Chennakesava Temple in Belur… I can really go on because this list is truly endless. But the point is in each case you get to experience very highly evolved architectural and artistic skills in the ceiling décor.
Changing socio-economic conditions and new design influences with the turn of last century made any such ornamentation unsuitable for modern homes. Low ceiling heights coupled with narrower spaces in modern buildings also made such extravagant show of ceiling design completely out of consideration. We were left with plain white washed ceilings in our houses or apartments.
However, tastes are changing once again. Though such intricate artworks are no longer possible, ceilings are once again getting a makeover in the hands of modern designers. Some of the old traditions are revived and, depending on the suitability, are being used to transform the interior of our houses or apartments. You may like reading about the different flooring options as well, because together they can create a really impactful interior.
When going for a refurbishment we make detailed planning for every part of the room except the ceiling. We only think of it when it comes to installing the lighting fixtures. But that is not the way how you should treat your ceilings, because a gracefully designed ceiling,
- immediately creates a bright and cheerful interior.
- Helps to cover many structural flaws of the room.
- Neatly hides the wiring, pipes and insulation materials behind its beautiful façade.
- Minimises the effects of ominous looking exposed beams.
- Can provide acoustical benefits.
- Speaks volumes about the tastes of the owners of the house.
So what are the possibilities that you can explore to give your ceilings a gorgeous facelift? Read on and find out for yourself.
Use of lavish stucco motifs were a prominent feature in baroque and neoclassical homes. Patterns can be chosen according to your tastes and the look you are willing to obtain for your room. This type of ceiling can give a highly decorative presence to any space, including the corridors, without making it look ostentatious. They can be made to match the ceiling colour which enhances the tastefulness and subtlety of the design. Instead of patterned stucco motifs, you can opt for stucco textures like popcorn ceiling, swirl or any other non-traditional designs.
Coffered ceilings are enjoying a continuous fan following since the days of ancient Greek. They are also found in early Etruscan structures. Wooden coffered ceilings were also popular in ancient Chinese and Indian homes. Installing coffered ceiling is an easy way of adding an extra dimension to any on your rooms. In smaller spaces, coffered ceilings can help create an illusion of space. See how Belimov Gushin Andrey designed a charming coffered ceiling for this living room. With some exertions, many householders find themselves adept at installing a basic coffered ceiling on their own.
Using the beams to create a most exquisite ceiling décor is an age old technique. In these cases, the beams are painted in complementary or matching tones. The area between two consecutive beams is decked up with paintings, stucco motifs, mirrors or a combination of all three. Modern homes with low ceilings may prefer a more subdued finish to suit its interiors, but the design technique remains the same in either case. Many Himalayan homes prefer adorning the space between the beams with meticulously carved walnut or other suitable types of wood.
Using mirrored ceiling is one way of creating a more expansive looking interior. Besides, it helps bouncing off the natural or artificial light to all corners of the room. You may also consider having stained glass artwork instead of mirror on your ceilings. Keep it minimal if there is a real space crunch, otherwise you may end up creating a cluttered looking space. This is one ceiling decor that seems to be tailor made for contemporary living spaces.
Having fabric ceiling is a great way of adding character to an otherwise plain looking room. According to your tastes, you have the option of choosing from a variety of colours and motifs. If you boast of medium to advanced sewing skills you will be to create a fabulous fabric ceiling in a day or two. It acts much like a beautiful canopy within a room. Because of cleaning hassles, maintaining this type of ceiling décor is difficult over a long period of time. This is particularly true for cities experiencing severe air pollution.
You can utilise recent developments in lighting technologies to create a stunning illuminated ceiling. It is also known as daylight or luminous ceiling. Though expensive, they are becoming popular by the day courtesy their dramatic effects. As they use latest LED technology they are considered very energy efficient. This type of ceiling is custom made and you can use your favourite photographs or motifs to create a spectacular effect.
Old fashioned ceiling paintings can still prove to be a great way of spicing up the interior of your homes. Painting techniques like trompe l'oeil can even make your room look bigger than it actually is. Consider using geometric forms instead of traditional sceneries. In modern homes, use of understated colours will be advisable. But the choice is really yours, because you know your living space better than anyone else. Whatever your choices are make sure you have as much reasons for looking up as around yourself even within the four walls of a room.