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When wooing a young woman, smart suitors realize that it's not only the intended who must be won over.
So when Donny Magierowski began dating Stephanie Jazz three years ago, he also made a play for her parents. No slacker, Donny would mow the family's lawn in the spring, shovel snow in the winter and engage Stephanie's father in animated talks about pro football.
On June 21, however, Magierowski achieved the ultimate when it came to winning over the dad — he gave him a piece of his liver.
Jeff Jazz had only months to live when the 23-year-old Magierowski stepped up and volunteered to be tested as a live donor for the man his girlfriend adored.
"Why wouldn't I do it if I could?" Magierowski asked, sitting at the kitchen table last week with Jeff Jazz. "It never occurred to me that it was that big of a deal."
Contrary to Magierowski's beliefs, it was a very big deal. Early last year, Jeff Jazz experienced rapid weight gain, jaundice, fatigue and disorientation. To his shock, tests revealed he had been living for three decades with hepatitis C, a disease caused by a virus that infects the liver. Then came news even more devastating — his liver was functioning at just 15 percent and he needed a transplant.
The 57-year-old Auburn husband and father was placed on a waiting list, but the family would soon learn that about 1,000 people in New England are on a list for a cadaver liver at any one time, and about 150 of those people die before the organ becomes available. And, although Jazz was gravely ill, he was not at the top of the list.
Luckily for Jazz, the nearby UMass Memorial Medical Center had performed its first living donor transplant in January and is poised to become the go-to center for such procedures. In recent decades, due to the widespread shortage of cadaver livers, living donor transplants have become a welcome option. Not only are the recipients often healthier because they're not at the top of a waiting list, but the transplant can be done on an elective basis because the donor is readily available.
"It takes a lot of resources," said Dr. Adel Bozorgzadeh, chief of the Division of Organ Transplantation at UMass Memorial. "It's a significant undertaking by the leadership of this institution. They've given me everything I've needed to deliver a world-class program."
Before being accepted as a donor, Magierowski underwent a months-long screening process to ensure that he was physically and psychologically fit. While the risk of complication is low and the donor's liver regenerates within weeks, living donors make a tremendous sacrifice. In Magierowksi's case, for example, he was in much pain after the surgery and is still unable to return to his job at UPS because he can't lift heavy objects.
"It felt like forks were imbedded in my stomach," Magierowski said, describing his post-op pain. "It wasn't fun. But you're looking at someone who's suffering and who could die. What's some pain compared to that?"
Dr. Bozorgzadeh, known at the hospital as Dr. B., performed the donor operation and also assisted the transplant team. He said Jeff Jazz was so weak before the surgery that he was nearly comatose.
"Mr. Jazz was very sick," Dr. B. said. "His quality of life was significantly affected by his liver disease. If you're asking me if Mr. Magierowski saved his life, the answer is a resounding yes. He's a remarkable young man."
Jeff Jazz agrees. In the weeks before the surgery, believing he was dying, he would roam his quiet house in the middle of the night when his daughter and wife of 26 years were sleeping, afraid that it was the last time he would see his beloved home.
"I don't know how you describe someone who saved your life," Jazz said. "I always liked Donny because he's a good kid. But I'm a little protective. I mean, he was dating my daughter. But now… what can I say?"
Stephanie Jazz described her boyfriend's offering as a "miracle." She said they've made no plans for the future because they're still young. For now, they're focused on spending time with family, and on the joy and gratitude that comes from such an invaluable gift.
And they're not above making small jokes. Grinning broadly last week, both men showed off their surgical scars while Magierowski referred to himself as "chopped liver." Needless to say, that characterization isn't shared by his girlfriend.
"I love my dad and I love Donny so much," Stephanie said. "It's been such a tough year. I couldn't be more excited about the future with both of them."
To discuss becoming an organ donor, call UMass at (508) 334-1269 and select menu option No. 4.


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The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently issued revised "Q&A" documents addressing how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to applicants and employees with four specific disabilities:
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This month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) settled itsfirst ever lawsuit involving the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA).
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On May 1, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that an Iowa jury awarded damages totaling $240 million — the largest verdict in the federal agency's history — in a lawsuit related to disability discrimination and severe abuse.
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Three large trade groups representing millions of the country's businesses and employers entered the appellate fray last Thursday with their filing of an amicus brief before the Sixth Circuit in EEOC v. Peoplemark, Inc. As we previously reported here andhere, EEOC v. Peoplemark stems from a Michigan district court's underlying decision to award approximately $750,000 in attorneys' fees and costs against the EEOC, as a result of the agency's failed discrimination suit against defendant Peoplemark, Inc. The trade groups' amicus submission adds to the growing chorus of voices expressing growing intolerance for the EEOC's overly zealous enforcement tactics in large-scale pattern or practice cases.
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a final rule that extends its existing recordkeeping requirements under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to employers covered by Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). The final rule was published on Feb. 3, 2012, and it takes effect on April 3, 2012.
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As discussed in the EEOC letter, which was written in response to a request for guidance on this issue, Title II of GINA does permit employers to gather genetic information about employees and their family members when it offers health or genetic services including wellness programs on a voluntary basis. The EEOC issued a final rule implementing the employment provisions of GINA in November 2010. As outlined in the rule and the discussion letter, prior consent to participate in a wellness program must be voluntary, knowing, and written. In addition, while individualized genetic information may be provided to the individual receiving the services and to his or her health or genetic service providers, genetic information may only be provided to the employer or other covered entity in aggregate form. The EEOC letter notes that the final rule states that employers may not offer financial inducements for employees to provide genetic information as part of a wellness program. However, the final rule provides that employers may offer a financial inducement for completing a health risk assessment that includes questions about genetic information so long as the employer identifies such questions and makes clear that the employee is not required to answer the questions about genetic information in order to receive the financial inducement.
The EEOC letter further explains that an employer may use the voluntarily-provided information about the employee to guide that individual into an appropriate disease management program, provided it opens the program up to all employees if the program includes financial incentives to participate or reach certain health-related outcomes. The EEOC letter declined to address the concern that an example used in the GINA Title II final rule to illustrate this point is at odds with the regulations implementing Title I of GINA, which restricts the use of genetic information by group health plans and health insurance issuers. The reason given in the letter for failing to explain the apparent inconsistency between the two regulations was that the EEOC is not responsible for enforcing Title I. However, the letter states that the Commissions goal in formulating its position on wellness program incentives and the examples cited was to be consistent with the Title I rules.
The Commission further declined to take a position on whether and to what extent Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) would permit an employer to offer financial incentives to participate in a wellness program that included disability-related inquiries or medical exams, but stated that it would take any comments on this issue under advisement.
Despite the guidance provided in the EEOC letter, much still remains unclear. In October 2010, the Department of Labors Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) issued guidance in the form of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that discussed the interaction between GINAs restrictions and employer-provided group health plans and insurance providers. As previously discussed, this guidance outlines certain constraints placed on insurance plans and issuers in providing incentive-based wellness programs, which appear at odds with the provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that are designed to increase the use and effectiveness of employer-sponsored wellness programs. Specifically, the Affordable Care Act recognizes the value of incentive-based wellness programs by increasing the amount of the reward allowed under the current HIPAA regulations beginning in 2014. As reflected in the Affordable Care Act, incentive-based wellness programs can be an effective tool for employers seeking to reduce health care costs and improve the productivity of their workforce.
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? Mild Epiphany | Main | Interesting Observation ?
May 05, 2004
Ride Home
It's hot and crowded on a train that's a few cars short. We're sitting near some young engineering students who are proudly making Star Wars references, and a mother and her hyper little boy who's maybe five years old. I manage to tune them out for most of the ride home.
As we get up to leave, the little boy says loudly, "Somebody gonna get beat down - and guess who it is?"
Those engineering geeks don't stand a chance.
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Metronomy have announced a second night London gig.
The band have just sold out the Roundhouse, so they've booked another - they'll now play the venue on both 8th and 7th November.
They're playing in support of 'Metronomy Forever', their sixth full-length which will arrive on 13th September.
Metronomy's UK tour will visit:
6 Southampton, Guildhall
7 London, The Roundhouse
8 London, The Roundhouse
9 Manchester, Academy
11 Leeds, 02 Academy
13 Glasgow, SWG3
14 Bristol, O2 Academy
15 Nottingham, Rock City
16 Birmingham, The O2 Institute
London, Paris and Nantes SOLD OUT!— Metronomy (@metronomy) July 10, 2019
So... we've added new shows in Paris and London to our big, big Metronomy Forever tour. Can't wait for this! https://t.co/zSfsU8NK3Q pic.twitter.com/OTPOgXRnuE


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After a week of uncertainty, the Alliance of American Football suspended all operations on Tuesday, just eight weeks into its inaugural season. It is unclear if the start-up spring-season league will now fold.
The decision to suspend operations was taken by majority owner Tom Dundon – who had been funding the Alliance since February after pledging a $250m (€220.8m) investment – much to the disappointment of co-founder Bill Polian.
"I am extremely disappointed to learn Tom Dundon has decided to suspend all football operations of the Alliance of American Football," Polian said in a statement. "When Mr. Dundon took over, it was the belief of my co-founder, Charlie Ebersol, and myself that we would finish the season, pay our creditors, and make the necessary adjustments to move forward in a manner that made economic sense for all.
"The momentum generated by our players, coaches and football staff had us well positioned for future success. Regrettably, we will not have that opportunity. I sincerely regret that many that believed in this project will see their hopes and efforts unrewarded. They gave their best for which I am deeply grateful. Unfortunately, Mr. Dundon has elected this course of action."
Employees were notified of the decision in a letter from the Alliance board on Tuesday afternoon. According to the Associated Press, the letter said that a small staff would remain to seek new investment capital and "restructure our business. Should those efforts prove successful, we look forward to working with many of you on season two."
Dundon, the owner of the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes, had been looking to secure a deal with the NFL Players Association to allow practice squad players to play in the Alliance. He said options included "discontinuing the league" if he could not secure this deal. It is unknown how far these talks developed or why he pulled the plug so quickly. There has been speculation that Dundon bought a majority stake in the league simply to acquire the interactive gambling app that the Alliance technical team had developed.
Orlando Apollos head coach Steve Spurrier said: "Everybody wanted to play out the season and everybody is disappointed. Everyone was led to believe that the Alliance was well funded and we could play three years without making any money and this, that and the other. Obviously, everything that was said was not very truthful."
The Alliance has struggled with TV ratings and attendances since it launched and recently moved its championship game from Las Vegas to a 12,000-seater venue in Frisco, Texas.
The Alliance's financial struggles raises questions on how well the rebooted XFL will do when it starts next year, though founder Vince McMahon has already raised nearly $400m to fund the project after selling WWE shares. The XFL said in a statement: "We have said all along the success or failure of other leagues will have no impact on our ability to deliver high-quality, fast-paced, professional football.
"The XFL is well-funded, we have time before kick-off to execute our business plan, and we will soon announce a national broadcast and cable TV schedule that makes it easy for fans to find our games consistently every weekend when we launch next February. There is no doubt that avid football fans want more and we're excited to get going in 2020."
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I'm done reading this book, "The 3rd World Traveler" by Ma. Patricia Yulo. I'm so happy to have found this. I never tried to travel alone though I've been out of the country once, tour the place with a companion and I'm not the one who planned the itinerary. It is my dream to visit that country, which is Japan, again, but this time, hopefully, alone, well planned, and my "own" budget.
This book tackled everything, from the traveler's point of view, her own experience, insights, tips, and advice for those who are thinking, hoping, planning of traveling. I highly recommend this book to every one who wants to explore the world.
Thank you to the author, "Ma. Patricia Yulo" for creating this book and sharing your thoughts and experiences, and for your advice for us hesitant, afraid, and eager to fulfill our travel dreams.
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Uhh... Whoops?!!!
There are some obvious similarities that most, if not all, of you will pick up right away:
-the overall triangle shape to the head
-the straight line running from the prominent nose straight back to the small, tapering cranium
-the eyes/eyebrows and browridges breaking up the monotony of that straight line, one eye/eyebrow on each side of the line
-the spiky hair shooting off from the end of the squared-off cranium
-the inward curving line running from the back of the head down to the insignificant neck, that line broken only by an ear
-the birthmarks on the cranium (his 3 vs. my 1)
-the striped shirt (not seen in my caricature, but a known staple of my fashion or lack thereof)
-the happy demeanor
-the damn-good-looking-ness
I remember this drawing evolving as I lightly sketched it out. The first epiphany I had was to have the nose head back into the cranium, broken only by the brow ridges. I then sketched out a triangle shape to use as the basis for the head shape, a shape that co-creator Dan Povenmire obviously used as the basis for Phineas when he first drew him. The next brilliant idea I had was to use a curve from the back of the head down to the neck. It all seemed so original and clever, yet I remember seeing this Phineas character last possibly a year or 2 ago and liking the simplicity of the shape of his head. I absolutely did not have this character consciously in mind when I drew my caricature, but it always seemed like it reminded me of something. One person suggested that it looked like the Pink Panther a couple months ago, and I assumed that was the answer. I can see a bit of the panther as well, but it must have been the shapes of Fineas that really influenced me from whoever knows how long ago I had last seen anything related to the show.
Oh well! You're not a hack if you don't know you're copying the artwork of someone else, right? Right??
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- Derek Edwards said...
I would chalk it up to coincidence. I think you got some nice shapes going on there. Trying to simply the head shape, and contrasting straight/curved lines are pretty standard design practice. Also, I'd think your brain not remembering interesting shapes and reinterpreting them would be a bad thing. All that being said, if you tell me not to think about pink elephants, I can't help but do it.
- February 23, 2010 at 9:44 PM
- chris chUa! said...
ehh...I'm not seeing it. your case is too much a stretch, heh. the hair and head is the only real similarity and there's nothing unique about that that others wouldn't do as well. the rest of it, are really different features and for someone to translate that in that way really isn't even using the original source correctly. the way you are explaining it just shows that you are using the same good design principles that other good designers use. even if you studied it's design and liked it and used it's principles, I wouldn't really consider that stealing.
but I'm the same way, I never directly copy other's artwork or whatever and hate when I see artist's swipe other artwork/unique ideas and if I were to think that someone might think I did, I'd prolly point it out too.
- February 24, 2010 at 5:39 AM
- chris chUa! said...
hmm...to clarify-- the way you broke up the nose and mouth as opposed to phineas' which is more a beak, I feel that it's not similar anymore really.
- February 24, 2010 at 5:43 AM
- Eric Goodwin said...
Thanks, Derek. You make some good points. And I know what you mean- I can stand the sight of worms and look at microscopic germs, but technicolor pachyderms is really too much for me!
- February 24, 2010 at 9:54 AM
- Eric Goodwin said...
Hey Chua. I guess I was disappointed mostly because the whole head shape idea was what I was most proud of in this drawing because it seemed so DIFFERENT. If I had decided to purposefully draw a cross between Phineas and myself for a self-caricature, it probably would have been nearly identical to what I did when I thought I was doing something unique. Yes, the features themselves are all pretty different from those of Phineas; it's more about their relationships to each other that I'm talking about.
With that being said, I definitely was not looking at a drawing of Phineas when I drew my drawing, I really can't remember the last time I had seen anything related to the show, and I have never drawn Phineas, so I guess it's not too bad.
- February 24, 2010 at 10:07 AM
- Aaronphilby said...
I know how that goes. I think its really good to have a good cartoon vocabulary in your head and use that for caricature. And also the other way around by which I mean use observation to create a simplified cartoon. I think its cool that you noticed the similar structure. His character design came from his observation of someone with a similar thing going on with his head as you probably. That's neat. Cartoons, no matter how simple come from reality in some way. Nothing's just made up. I'm not even sure it could be made up if we tried.
- February 28, 2010 at 12:09 PM
- Eric Goodwin said...
Yeah, that makes a lot of sense, Aaron. I've been trying to expand my cartoon vocabulary over the past half-year, especially when it comes to bodies.
- March 1, 2010 at 1:14 PM
- Aaronphilby said...
Cool. Your bodies are friggin gravy on thanksgiving morning.
- March 2, 2010 at 3:39 PM
- Eric Goodwin said...
LOL! Thanks, that's a helluva compliment. And funny you should mention it, cause I normally have a nice bowl of cereal and gravy on Thanksgiving morning, yet my family always seems to give me a weird, disgusted look. I always tell them that Thanksgiving is all about the gravy; everything else is just gravy.
- March 2, 2010 at 10:34 PM


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Another quality signing that will certainly be useful in the Prem as soon as you get there
Liverpool FC - Reborn From Ashes
Fantastic signing. Butland will add further quality inbetween the sticks. He has a wealth of experience, as well as quality, to help your side continue their rise to the Premier League too. Very underrated piece of business, in my eyes.
Pierre Jean-Jacques Woken Up From Coma
February 3rd 2020
Ladies and gentlemen, it is official. Pierre Jean-Jacques, who has been in the NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital since October, is now "up and running". From what we know he can also speak and move around (in his hospital bed). Great news for football fans all around the world as the 27 year-old manager has now recovered from most of his serious injuries. Also, he will return to his duties sooner than everyone thought. The club's statement in detail:
"The Liverpool board is extremely happy to announce that our current manager, Pierre Jean-Jacques has been woken up from his coma. He will stay in the hospital to recover until the 10th of February where he will return to his duties as manager and will be in charge of the Liverpool - Arsenal match for the FA Cup. We can also happily say that he can talk and move without any problems."
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Thank the gods he's awoken!
Hopefully he can now begin his road to recovery and get back to work sooner rather than later. I'm no expert, but it could still be a while until we see him on the touchline again.
Part 1
S: "Hello everyone, my name is Scott Carter and welcome to LFC Daily TV. Today we will be broadcasting the Liverpool - Arsenal match. I am joined by the co-owner of LFC Daily and close friend of mine, Billy McWindass. (ScottT)
B: "Hello everyone, Scott. I'm glad to be here more than anything as today we will witness the managerial return of Pierre Jean-Jacques. Also, do not worry about copyright as we have contacted the club and they agreed on letting us do it."
S:"Tickets for the match have been sold out since Monday, just 7 hours after they started publishing. To the best of our knowledge, Pierre has had no chance to train with the players and will soon arive just in time to take over the match. What do you think Bill?"
B: "Well of course this is a big downside, JJ not having the chance to train the boys before the match and all but I think that he has this under control. We also forgot to mention that this will be the first match JJ will play without Joe Gomez, who was known to be a big favourite of his. How do you think we and Arsenal are going to play tonight Scott?"
S: "Talk of the devil Bill. Liverpool's lineup has just been confirmed by the club. To my huge surprise, Liverpool will play a 4-2-4 with a very interesting starting lineup. Pope is the starting goalkeeper, Van Dijk and Wilmot play at the back, with him replacing Gomez. Randall will play left back and Trent right back. Ejaria and Diaz will play in the midfield, while Ojo plays left and Wilson plays right. Up top, a hopefully deadly duo of Isak and Solanke. Thoughts?"
B: "Pope is the obvious choice under this circumstances. Not so sure about Wimot though. He was a rotation player a month ago. I'm not really sure he got used to starting almost every game now, especially this tough match. I'm surprised Randall plays on the left to be fair. Why would JJ bench Keita? Anyway, Ejaria and Diaz are both two walls in the midfield. Ejaria's defensive abilities with Diaz's attacking abilities will be beneficial. Ojo and Wilson at the flanks was expected. Now of course, I certainly did not expect an Isak and Solanke duo. JJ going full frontal assault on this one."
S: "Now about Arsenal. Emery's boys will play a 4-2-3-1 with the usual XI. Cech; Tierney, Ginter, Mustafi, Bellerin; Guendouzi, Torreira, Ozil; Iwobi, Mkhitaryan, Aubameyang. Emery's gone with the exact same XI as his last match against Manchester City. Care to comment on this?"
B: "Not a lot to say really. Arsenal's defence is basically a brick wall. They have conceded only 18 goals in 26 games in the PL. That does say something. Guendouzi and Torreira a combined 85% pass completion and considering Arsenal play a possession game, these two are the core of their plays. Iwobi, Mkhitaryan and Ozil have been underperforming this season so that's a good for us. Lastly, we have the man in-form, Aubameyang. The Gabonian has scored 8 goals in his last 3 games, so that's to trouble Van Dijk and Wilmot."
S: "Okay, so, it is around 19:00 so Pierre should be having a pep talk with the boys. This will be all from us now, we will see you, when the match is about to start."
End Of Part 1
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Part 2
The Return
JJ: Okay Pierre you can do this. You may have not seen the boys in a long time but you're here now. You can do this. Come on!
*Dressing Room Door Opens*
JJ: "Hello everyone. I'm glad to be back. I hope you're all as happy to see me as I am to see you.
VVD: "Boss, I'm talking for everybody when I say we've missed you. So, I know you don't like to be kept from talking so by all means, how are we gonna play tonight?"
JJ: "Thanks Virgil. Tonight we're gonna play a 4-2-4. Yes I know this may seem weird but I've been studying Arsenal for a bit and I think I know how to break them. I do not want to be questioned about the starting eleven. I think they'll do best. Okay so, I want us to win a lot of set pieces. Just no diving. Cech's right hand is a bit hurt so if we shoot in his right side, more chances of scoring. Virgil and Wilmot, Aubameyang has lately been chopping the ball to his preffered foot so watch out for that. Randall and Trent, keep the wingers to their weak feet and by all means you do not let them cross the ball. At least minimize it. Ejaria and Diaz, I want you to clear all balls to our wingers. Ojo and Wilson, when that happens, cross the ball as quickly as possible to the box. Isak and Solanke, benefit from these crosses and also press as high as possible. Pressure them enough, they're bound to make a mistake. I want the defensive line as high as possible. We are tall so most long balls will be cleared."
Squad: "Okay boss. No questions."
JJ: "One last thing. I do not care if we are 3 divisions below them. I do not care if they are unbeaten for 20 games. So what? We are unbeaten 17. That means nothing. Today the team that will win is not the one that plays best, but the one that plays with the most passion. Look at these people out there. Do not think that they came for me. They came to see you play with your hearts out. They came here to see you win. They came to see you prove that we are still a passionate team. Forget all about being anxious out there. We got nothing to lose. On the contrary, we have everything to win. So go out there and make every Liverpool supporter on the world proud! Play for the crest!"
End Of Part 2
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424 could be a very brave decision!
Part 3
The Game
S: "Welcome back everyone. The game is about to start. It was great to see Pierre walk out on the field again, wasn't it?"
B: "Even if he had a cane and his injuries are still visible, yes it is awesome to see him back. The atmosphere of the match is absolutely outstanding. Anfield is ready to witness a great match that's for sure. And the match is underway."
8th Min:
S: "Ginter, finds Torreira, a nice one-two with Ozil, tries to find Aubameyang but Van Dijk intercepts. Isak now, lobs a ball to Solanke who is on the edge of the box. He beautifully dribbles past Ginter, he passes to Wilson who's left unmarked. HE SHOOTS AND HE MISSES! Poor shot, right in the side net.
B: "He has to finish those. Poor effort from a good position. Fans started celebrating before they realised the shot didn't hit the target. Onwards."
33rd Min:
S: "Corner now for Arsenal. Ozil, whips it in the middle, where Pope clears the ball but only as far as Torreira, who shoots on the half-volley and HITS THE CROSSBAR!
B: "So close for Arsenal. What a shot by Torreira. Credits to him. JJ is fuming and screaming at the defence."
37th Min:
S: "Bellerin now. Finds Mkhitaryan on the edge of the box who crosses to the far post, Aubameyang heads the ball and VAN DIJK CLEARS IT OFF THE LINE. Arsenal pressuring Liverpool."
40th Min:
S: "Wilson plays the corner short to Solanke. Dribbles past Tierney, passes to Isak who's alone inside the 5 yard box, he shoots AND HITS THE CROSSBAR. How many chances are we gonna waste?"
B: "This is unbelieveable. How have we not scored yet? COME ON GUYS!
Half Time
S: "Pretty even game right now. Both sides have had some good chances. We've wasted a lot. Too many. Your thoughts Bill?"
B: "All we need is faith. The fans have certainly been helping. All the players have to do, is put the ball in the net. I think we really have got what it takes. Anyway, 2nd half is starting.
47th Min:
S: "Wilson for the Liverpool corner. Crosses in the far post, Van Dijk heads it, Cech spills it and ISAK SCORES. LIVERPOOL ARE 1-0 UP. WHO ELSE? THE NEW SIGNING HAS SCORED. HE SURELY HAS MADE HIMSELF NOTICED NOW!
B: "Finally. The curse of this match is broken. Liverpool have finally scored. Great cross by Wilson, great header from Virgil. Cech did a poor job spilling the ball, Isak had an easy job to score. Liverpool Arsenal 1-0.
52nd Min:
S: "Liverpool corner yet again. Wilson again, crosses it to the far post and VAN DIJK SCORES. SAME CHANCE, SAME STYLE, DIFFERENT OUTCOME. VVD has doubled our lead and we do love that don't we Bill?
B: "THE PUNISHER. THAT'S WHAT VIRGIL IS. 2 times he was left unmarked on the corners, 2 times he made them pay. COME ON YOU REDS!"
60th Min:
S: "Ozil now, he slips. And it looks like he's hurt. Medical staff came on the pitch. It looks like the game is over for him. Gnarby will replace him.
90th Min:
S: "Pope with the goal kick. He finds Ojo who controls the ball beautifully. Immediately lobs the ball for Solanke who controls it inside the box with his chest and shoots. HE SCORES! THAT'S THE DOM WE KNOW AND LOVE. 33RD GOAL OF THE SEASON.
B: "Bye bye Gunners. Hope you enjoyed your stay on this 3 star hotel. Pun intended.
Full Time
S: "And that is it. Liverpool have ended Arsenal's 20 game unbeaten streak. Boys played their hearts out there. Man Of The Match award goes to Solanke."
B: "Well deserved. Crucial for the whole match. Troubled the defenders and set up some chances."
S: "I really do not think there was a better way for JJ to return. He reminded us of his abilities to do the unexpected. I think he's already an icon for the club. Actually, he's an icon in my heart already."
B: "He's back. The boss is back. Deadlier than ever. It seems like he knew we were gonna win. He exploited every inch of Arsenal's weaknesses. Anyways, I'll be the first to good night you while Scott says some last stuff. Good night people, Scott."
S: "Good night Bill. Anyway guys this was it for tonight's broadcast. Certainly an unexpected outcome. A brilliant one too. Anyway I think this concludes it. Tomorrow a new day will dawn. We knocked out the PL leaders, JJ returned and our squad is looking better and better each day. Good night everyone and thanks for keeping us company here. Scott out."
End Of Part 3
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SUPERB! What a win, especially against a fellow club in such good form! Now to win the damn thing
You are reading "Liverpool FC - Reborn From Ashes".


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The Project & Development Services (PDS) team of Cushman & Wakefield was responsible for full project delivery and cost control of the fit-out of new KappAhl and Newbie's stores at Warsaw's newly opened Galeria Północna.
Cushman & Wakefield's duties included negotiations of technical schedules to lease agreements, coordination of design work, preparation of a general contractor tender, supervision of the fit-out work and coordination of KappAhl's suppliers, as well as acceptance of the construction work in the presence of the landlord and the tenant. Marcin Golly, Associate Director at Cushman & Wakefield, was responsible for project management while Senan Corbett, Head of Cost Management, was in charge of budgeting and cost control. Earlier in the process, Cushman & Wakefield advised KappAhl on the leases of the retail space for both brands.
KappAhl is a Swedish fashion retailer offering stylish clothing for women, men and children. In addition to its standard size items, it also offers plus size women's fashion. KappAhl also sells high-quality clothes for children and infants under the Newbie brand. Newbie's store in Galeria Północna is the brand's first location in Poland.
"The PDS team in Poland has been transformed over the last 24 months with huge successes and this mandate with an exciting brand and extremely professional client, was a pleasure from start to finish. We are delighted to have supported the strengthening of the KappAhl brand and delivered the first Newbie store in Poland," said Andrew Frizell, Partner and Head of Project & Development Services CEE at Cushman & Wakefield.


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We are giving supporters the opportunity to vote for their 'Win of the Season' on the Stags Wall this week.
Following a campaign in which the Stags recorded 17 Sky Bet League 2 victories, supporters can now take time to reflect on each performance and decide which, in their opinion, was the best.
The season contained seven-goal thrillers, late 1-0 victories and comprehensive wins over a number of teams, but which was the standout?
Supporters have until 9.30am on Monday 23 May to cast their vote on the Stags Wall, after which the winner will be announced and extended highlights of the winning game will be made available to view through our social media channels.


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SEATTLE (PRNewswire) — Restaurant discovery app Urbanspoon today released its annual list of the most popular dishes and cuisines of the year and looks forward to the New Year, based on data culled from the app's new Popular Dish feature, user data, reviews, and expert commentary. From the classic filet to the bacon-topped donut, the list reveals American's favorite meals of this year.
Which dishes resonated most with Americans this year, and which restaurants were visited most by diners? Read on for Urbanspoon's most popular dishes and cuisines of 2014:
Top Dishes of the Year:
- Overall Best Dish of the year: Boulevard restaurant in San Francisco captured the honor of serving the best dish of the year, with its Filet Mignon. This classic dish captured the hearts of Urbanspoon users as the highest rated dish overall.
- Best Sandwich: Katz's Pastrami from Katz's Delicatessen in New York. This sandwich is smoked to juicy perfection and hand-carved to diners' specifications.
- Best Noodle: Ramen from Daikokuya in Los Angeles. Urbanspoon users rave about this ramen, made with Kurobuta pork and simmered in a delicious broth.
- Best Pizza: The Omni Pizza from 575 Pizzeria in Amarillo, TX. If you thought the best slice of pizza hails from Chicago or New York, think again! The Omni Pizza is the top-rated pizza on Urbanspoon, made with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, green peppers, and black olives.
- Best Dessert: Bacon Maple Bar Doughnut from Voodoo Doughnut in Portland. For a calorie overload, try this decadent dessert: a yeast doughnut topped with maple frosting and bacon.
- Best Burger: The Company Burger from The Company Burger in New Orleans. Americans' favorite burger is a classic cheeseburger with two patties, housemade b&b pickles, American cheese, and red onions.
- Best Dumpling: Dumplings from Gourmet Dumpling House in Boston. These dumplings, whether they're in a soup or pan-fried, are the best of the best among Urbanspoon users.
- Best Appetizer: Grilled Monterey Bay Calamari from Delfina in San Francisco. This favorite starter is not fried like most calamari appetizers, but is still a hit on Urbanspoon, and is paired perfectly with a warm white bean salad.
Top Five Cuisines of 2014:
- Tapas: Restaurants featuring this style of smaller Spanish appetizers were some of the most frequented eateries this year by Urbanspoon users.
- Italian: Americans can't get enough classic Italian food, with pasta and pizza joints at the top of this year's list.
- Mediterranean: The Mediterranean diet, which boasts olive oil, vegetables and lean proteins, has been steadily rising in popularity, and the trend has driven a spike in Mediterranean-style restaurants visited on Urbanspoon.
- Southern/Soul: BBQ, grits, and fried chicken are stars this year, with more Americans dining out at Southern and Soul Food restaurants in 2014 than in years past.
- Japanese: Urbanspoon users couldn't get enough ramen, miso, sake, and soba this year, as evidenced by the rise of Japanese restaurant reviews.
And What Foods Will Be the Favorites in 2015?
- Pickled Cauliflower: Pickled and fermented foods are rapidly rising in popularity in reviews, and Urbanspoon predicts next year will be the year of the pickled vegetables.
- Chicken Wings: This isn't your boring roast chicken! 2015 will mark the return of chicken dishes being the spotlight on restaurant menus.
- Smoked Cabbage: It's not just meats that are smoked anymore; Urbanspoon predicts smoked cabbage, and other smoked veggies, will take a top spot next year.
- Artisanal Brittle: Craft and artisanal foods have seen a major comeback, and this favorite candy is sure to make a name for itself in 2015.
- Savory Beignets: Once reserved as a sweet pastry, beignets with savory fillings like smoked shrimp or broccoli and cheese will be a favorite of chefs and diners alike.
About Urbanspoon
Urbanspoon is a leading restaurant discovery app that aggregates reviews from professional food critics, bloggers, and local diners to help people everywhere decide where and what to eat. Available on the web and through its popular iPhone, Android, and Windows applications, Urbanspoon provides reviews for restaurants throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. Urbanspoon is an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IACI). For more information, visit www.urbanspoon.com.


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Lately, I've been replaying a lot of my favorite RPGs, and a single thing popped out at me over time.
Once you've played the game once, the mechanics are usually super simple at the beginning and super boring.
Hey look, I have one character, with one skill that isn't attack. Maybe a heal. The first boss is just a cycle of attack, attack, attack, heal, attack, attack, attack, heal. Character customization isn't completely unlocked yet. Maybe the ability to change classes isn't unlocked until after the first few dungeons. Or you learn new skills from weapons, and you don't have any new weapons to buy in the beginning.
Basically, the mechanics are on rails until you escape the "learning" period of the game, and then you finally get to that fun meat. Where you are making character customization decisions left and right. Do I master this class or that class? Do I use this rare ingredient to alchemize this weapon or that weapon? Which skills should I prioritize first?
Usually, at this point, customization is at its most fun. You are consistently learning new skills/powering up your heroes, and you are actively engaged in how it happens.
Then, you reach a new point. That point where you start maxing everything out. Maybe there is new stuff to learn, but it is all redundant or not as good as what you have. Or you've made all the decisions and all that is left is a linear "keep grinding" bit. This is usually also the point where you are probably powerful enough to beat the game already anyway.
This curve is seemingly endemic to RPGs. And the reason it exists is actually perfectly reasonable. In the beginning, with a new player, you don't want to overwhelm them, you want to teach the game more slowly. And near the end… well, it is hard to make a game that is endlessly customizable. And if you do, it sometimes makes your player feel like they just got started when the game ends.
So how do we fix this? To be honest, I don't really know. It's a hard nut to crack. Give too many options in the beginning, and new players don't understand the context in which they are making those decisions. Perhaps you could drop them in with a bunch of decisions, but have "suggested" options?
With the ending, you can always make your game end before the customization does, but how do you fight that feeling of incompleteness? Perhaps with strong post game content?
It feels so common in RPGs that it feels almost unavoidable. What ideas do you have to fight this problem?


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Final curtain call for the irritating Go Compare opera singer? Gio Compario is killed off by Wimbledon presenter Sue Barker in the company's latest advert
It may well be one of the most irritating marketing campaigns ever.
And if you find yourself quickly jumping for the remote every time the loud operatic voice of Gio Compario starts singing 'Go Compare' on your TV screen it appears you are not alone.
Even the company has finally tired of the adverts and finally pulled the plug on Gio Compario - by having him killed off by Wimbledon host and former tennis player Sue Barker.
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Grabbing the remote: A mystery viewer quickly turns off their TV when the Go Compare advert comes on
Prepared: They quickly grab a large case before heading out the door to go in hunt of Gio Compario
Undercover: The person dressed all in black then heads up the stairs of an abandoned building with the large case
The latest ad - aired for the first time during a Coronation Street break on ITV last night - shows a mystery TV viewer furiously grabbing for the remote as the Go Compare advert appears on their screen.
They then pick up a large case before leaving their home in search of the Go Compare frontman played by Welsh singer Wynn Evans.
After finding a prime spot in a deserted building overlooking Gio Compario serenading some homeowners the masked assain puts together a rocket launcher.
The unsuspecting tenor continues singing to a unsuspecting couple as his killer takes aim and fires the huge rocket.
Unsuspecting: Gio Compario catches a couple unaware as he starts performing Go Compare
In sight: The balaclava-clad killer assembles a rocket launcher and locks on to Gio Compario
Taking aim: The killer then prepares to fire upon Gio Compario
Closing in: Gio Compario continues singing as his killer prepares to shoot
When the killer realises they hit the target perfectly they peel off their mask - to reveal grinning Wimbledon TV presenter Sue Barker.
The advert comes on the back of a series of graffiti-adorned billboards across the country that mock the singer by covering the word Compare in Go Compare with 'jump off a bridge'.
A Go Compare spokesman said: ''Gio is very important to us, but we realise there are some people that don't love him in quite the same way that we do.'
The billboard campaign has been slammed by a suicide charity for trivialising suicide.
The billboards - spotted in Manchester, Gillingham and London - show fictional character Gio Compario with antenna drawn on him and an arrow through his head.
Big blast: Smoke flows out of the rocket launcher after being fired
Gone with a bang: A stunned couple look on at the spot where Gio Compario was standing that is now just a large crater
Other defaced billboards say 'just go', 'go and get another job' and 'go and get some singing lessons'.
Suicide charity Samaritans have blasted the adverts and said they are 'not helpful' and 'trivialise' such a serious issue.
A Samaritans spokesperson said: 'Suicide is a serious issue and trivialising it through adverts, such as this one, is not helpful and can intrude into the shock and grief of those bereaved by suicide.'
But a spokesman at GoCompare.com called the marketing campaign 'fun' and dismissed any idea that the posters could be offensive.
He said: 'We are running a poster campaign at the moment in relation to our new TV ad.
'Gio is very important to us, but we realise there are some people that don't love him in quite the same way that we do.
Unlikely killer: Wimbledon presenter and former tennis player Sue Barker then reveals herself by removing her balaclava
Relief: Delighted Sue Barker smiles at the demise of Gio Compario
Controversial: The Go Compare billboard campaign led up to the TV advert
'It is a fun campaign and, as the reaction on Twitter shows, that's exactly how people are responding to it.'
But despite the latest advert it seems unlikely that this will be the last we will see of Gio Compario first brought to our screen in 2009.
Advertising agency Dare won Go Compare's £28 million account in February this year but at the time said the charcter Gio would continue to feature in its adverts.
Nick Hall, Gocompare's head of marketing, said: 'Gio is a phenomenon and he is here to stay. He has helped us become one of the most recognised brands in the UK and has been responsible for driving our rapidly growing business over the past few years.
'We are now moving into a new stage of the character's development and we are really looking forward to working with Dare on our creative strategy.'
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There are various types of water damage and they affect your home or office areas in Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach in different ways. Water also falls under categories and its damage affect individuals in a variety of ways. Based on the IICRC's Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration, there are three types of water damages that exist.
Water Damage Types
The three types of water damages that are present comprise of the following:
Clean Water
Clean water comes under category I in the types of water damages that exist. The source or releasing point of this water is clean so the water itself is not contaminated in any way. People and animals who consume this water in Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach are not at risk in any way as they are not susceptible to any danger. This makes clean water safe to drink. The potential sources of this water include water supply tanks, vertical falling of rain water, broken pipes, faulty supply lines on appliances and leaky faucets.
Grey Water
Grey water makes up category II in the types of water damage. Grey water is also known as waste water because it is a result of conducting everyday household activities. Although it is similar to clean water in many ways, grey water does come with a small amount of contamination. You will however not find any fecal matter present in grey water. An individual or even animal that drinks grey water is likely to feel nauseous, a little uneasy and may experience certain signs of discomfort. Showers, flushes from sinks, washing machine overflows, dishwashers and tub drains make up the potential sources of grey water.
Black Water
Black water fills up category III in the types of water damages that occur. It consists of large quantities of sewage backup, fecal matter and toilet overflow which is why it is an extremely dangerous type of water. It can cause serious illness and even death in people as well as animals in Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. It promotes the growth of bacteria that is harmful in nature and is also a major component of stagnant water. Black water is commonly found in ground surface water that flows horizontally into homes and also in rising flood water from streams/floods.
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text: Grade 2 Builds Objects with Wooden Sticks Grade 2 students at Zakho International School, a SABIS® PPP school, built objects with wooden sticks on December 12, 2015. Using their imagination, students created different shapes and objects from wooden sticks, which would then be shown at an exhibition. During the exhibition, each student had the chance to explain their creation to the judges, as well as view other students' projects. The event ended once the judges chose the first, second, and third place winners. "The students were very eager to show their projects to their friends and staff. Also they felt excited to receive awards from the judges," some teachers said. This activity was held to encourage students to be creative. To visit the gallery of the event, please click here..


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Your home is most likely the largest investment you will make in your lifetime. You want to make sure that you are getting the best house at the best price. If you do not check for these, you could be losing thousands of dollars! Here is a list of 10 major things to consider when looking at houses that you want to buy!
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Baking bread is something entirely new for me. I have baked dozens of cakes and cookies in my life, but until yesterday never tried baking a bread from scratch. One reason for this is that I grew up in southern Germany, where you find good bakeries in abundance. During the first twenty years of my life wherever I lived there was always a good bakery in less than five minutes walking distance. The bakeries had a great selection. If you can choose from a broad range of tasty, fresh-baked, non-expensive bread you don't necessarily think of baking some yourself.
Since I have moved to the States it has become more difficult for me to buy good bread. A lot of the bread here has a sweetness I don't particularly like and while I was living in New Jersey I rarely enjoyed eating bread. However, when we moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts, we were lucky to move to a neighborhood that does not only have beautiful parks and trails, which are ideal for walking your dog, but also a couple of good bakeries! Unfortunately they have a very small selection of bread though and after a while it gets a little boring. Therefore I have been looking for good bread recipes. I am hoping to find a few that I like, so that on Saturday mornings I can bake our own bread. The perfect recipe has to involve not too much preparation time and ingredients that are fairly easy to get. I will share with you those recipes that I try and hopefully there will be some that become regular staples!
The first recipe I have chosen is Irish and was published in an issue of the journal 'Food & Wine' (http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/a-donegal-son-returns).
Irish Brown Bread
3 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1 large egg
1.) Preheat the oven to 375˚F. Butter an 8-by-5-inch metal loaf pan.
2.) In a large bowl, whisk both flours with the baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the
buttermilk with the egg; stir into the dry ingredients with a wooden spoon until a rough dough
3.) Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth.
Form the dough into a loaf and put it in the prepared pan.
4.) Bake for about 50 minutes, until the bread has risen about 1/2 inch above the rim of the pan. Once unmolded, the loaf should sound hollow when tapped on the bottom. Let cool to warm or room temperature, then slice and serve.
+ easy to make
+ fast
+ few ingredients
+ nice, but not amazing taste
– this bread really depends on the quality of the flour, with supermarket flour it is just an 'okay bread', but not a great bread
– too dense
Well, this was the first try! Next Saturday there'll be a new bread and a new recipe!


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I have that dreading feeling of having to plan subcultures, media changes, fixations, live/deads, immunos, and MTTs for the next four weeks + January.. ugh.
Month: November 2016
27 November, 2016
Finally got myself together to do my subculture (only 2 days overdue!).
26 November, 2016
Don't forget to go to the lab. Don't forget to go to the lab.
25 November, 2016
Mentoring, writing, lab work, and more mentoring – just a typical day really.
24 November, 2016
Talking to a senior academic (female) about the state of women in academia and in society, really makes me want to be anywhere else than a university, for at least today.
23 November, 2016
I went home early today it was great.
(looking at my calendar I did actually do an 8 hour day, sigh).
22 November, 2016
Meetings with important people with few social skills is not how I like to start my day.
21 November, 2016
The next time someone says that they aren't doing as much as they should so as to not rock the boat I may scream.
The standard you walk past is the god damn standard you accept!!
20 November, 2016
A 3 hour lunch with one of my best friends – how I like my Sundays!
19 November, 2016
Saturdays + lab work = fun? possibly not.


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AFF Chapter Leader Profile: Brett Bittner
"Walking the walk" for liberty.
Brett Bittner is Founder of the Indianapolis chapter of America's Future Foundation and Executive Director for the Advocates for Self-Government: a libertarian organization focused on attracting and persuading people to embrace libertarian principles, and empowering libertarians to communicate the ideas of liberty. Brett first became involved with America's Future Foundation by attending events hosted by the Atlanta chapter, joining as a member shortly after.
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As a long time libertarian, Brett first became involved in politics and the ideas of liberty following the 1992 presidential races. Reflecting upon how he came to identify as libertarian, Brett says, "I have always been a libertarian as far as I can remember. I found Neal Boortz on Atlanta radio. That was my first introduction to the word 'libertarian'. The discussion between Rudy Giuliani and Ron Paul during the 2008 presidential campaign was the sign I needed to fully embrace libertarianism."
Brett soon put his newly found passion for libertarian ideas into action by becoming a blogger and joining the Libertarian Party of Georgia in 2009. "To me, a libertarian is someone who enjoys their individual freedom and accepts personal responsibility for the choices he or she makes. I like to 'walk the walk' by being active in my neighborhood and community, giving to and volunteering with charities that make a positive difference, and by standing up when I see something wrong."
In 2012, Brett was twice successfully elected to the Marietta, Georgia School Board on the Libertarian ticket. While there, Brett focused on making a difference in the lives of students by pushing for "local control" in order to avoid what Brett calls "one-size-fits-all" solutions coming from Atlanta or Washington, DC. Brett used his position on the board of seven to discuss the ideas of liberty in a commons sense manner. "It did not take long for me to see that I would be easily marginalized when it came to the votes on the issues before us. The local newspaper said I was the 'go to' person when it came to discussing things like budgets, taxes, and privacy. During my tenure, we reduced the millage rate, renewed the 'Charter System' status as we bypassed many mandates and regulations, and adopted a framework to re-design teacher compensation."
Looking to the future of the liberty movement, Brett says that things are "bright." "I get excited with each Students for Liberty or Young Americans for Liberty event I attend. Seeing so many younger libertarians engaged and excited about freedom is very encouraging. Their passion for liberty, coupled with the talents and drive, will bring us all into a world moving toward freedom, rather than away from it. "
Brett's enthusiasm for liberty has led the Indiana AFF chapter to gain an increasingly noteworthy following. In the coming months, the chapter plans on hosting a panel discussion, populated by Indiana Legislators. This panel will be moderated by one of Indiana's premier political journalists, Howey Politics Indiana. "While the rest of 2015 is falling into place, we are very excited about 2016 and beyond, as we focus our efforts on showcasing the power of free markets and liberty in everyday life and how we can take part, in what our Board describes as 'free market Ted talks for Central Indiana.'"
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Affiliation of Oleksii Shevchuk and his Team as Associate Partners
- September 16, 2016
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GENTLS law firm is ready to announce the affiliation of Oleksii Shevchuk and his team as associate partners. Oleksii Shevchuk is a well-known lawyer, specializing in criminal law, who defended high-rank officials, politicians and big business owners.
Oleh Gromovyi, GENTLS law firm partner, welcomes Oleksii and his team. 'Today he is one of the best criminal lawyers in Ukraine. Having partners of this level, we are able to provide legal assistance in criminal cases not only to individual clients, but also to the corporate segment, including commercial banks, industrial enterprises and any other commercial structures. I am convinced that affiliation of criminal lawyers will allow comprehensive and more efficient resolution of clients' problems,' Oleh Gromovyi said.


text: There are many things to trade in Cebu particularly in Metro Cebu. Cebu is one of the leading economy in the Philippines and it is the source of good products that people trade each day. We have listed the main important trading for all of the products and services you can get here in Cebu City.


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I just saw this news on Huffington Post - and i don't believe it is a lie because the new budget proposal is a public government document:
"They also prevented Republicans from slashing funds for the National Institutes of Health: The agency will absorb a $260 million cut, rather than the $1.6 billion cut sought by House Republicans. "
How dare Republicans try to cut $1.6 billion for NIH? They don't want to find cures to diseases to save Americans' lives?
PS: Do Republicans forget this sentence in the Declaration of Independence, "and to secure these rights, governments are established among people" when they cut funds for improving local community on medical service, clean water, law enforcement, highway, etc. ?
Among the most cut, are $400 million for community medical centers, $1 billion for HIV and prevent-disease fund, $1.6 billion for clean water and other projects in local community and Indian tribes. I thought Republicans are very religious. Which religion in the world does not tell us to respect human lives and help others for a better life?


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Due to bad weather conditions (Hurricane Matthew) Saab event "The Great American Apple Pie Run" is postponed, organizer Bruce Turk has sent us the following information:
Due to the uncertainty of the weather on Saturday the 8th, we decided to postpone the meeting until Saturday, October 15th!
We apologize for the inconvenience, but I think you will agree it's not much fun to travel or picnic when heavy rain is in the forecast.
If you already RSVP'd that you can attend and can still attend on the new date, you do not have to let me know.
If you couldn't make it before but can now make it on the 15th, please let me know by replying to [email protected] .
The 15th is set in stone, the meeting will take place rain or shine (Pray for shine).
If you know anyone else that was thinking about coming, PLEASE let them know about the date change.
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Fanny Walked The Earth's Self-Titled Album Is Officially Available!
Over 50 years after the trio first met, this 11-track, all original LP has been long overdue. With guest appearances by Cherrie Currie, Kathy Valentine, Susanna Hoffs, Vicki Peterson, Debbie Peterson and more, this album has what Ann Powers from NPR Music describes as "….the same effervescent spirit the 1970s Fanny possessed; these women see no need to sit on stools and wax gentle their position as rock 'n' roll elders. Having influenced bands from The Runaways to The Bangles, Fanny is ready to be heard by listeners ready to discover its uniquely welcoming jams."
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Every day is a celebration with Thimblepress® and now more than ever, we need to celebrate the special people in our lives. Inspired by our signature Push-Pop Confetti®, we hope these florals do the same as our confetti: make you smile, bring hope and create joy. Thimblepress® creates products that encourage and celebrates the everyday moments and people making a difference in our lives. Celebrate your loved ones, friends, or simply someone who needs cheering up with this bouquet.
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Paris Lo Apologize Music Video 2009
This Music Video was so much fun to make, It's my first Music video ever and i'm proud of it. It's a one man show lol 😉 everything you see in this video was filmed and aranged by me. The main Vocals as well as background Vocals, the choreography, and all the editing was done by me. I'm happy with how it turned out, not perfect but I think that makes it even better. 😉 I hope you like it.
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Paris Lo Dancing to Britney Spears Circus Las Vegas 2009
Here I am Dancing to Britney Spears Circus, I started dancing when I was about 10 years old, thanks to my sister 😉 Singing came after, I didn't start Singing until I was about 15 years old so the Dancing bug will always stay with me because it's my first love 😉 but now Singing has the best of me and I want to Sing as well as Dance 😉
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Paris Lo In the World Famous Folies Bergere
Here I am performing in the World Famous Folies Bergere at the Tropicana Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. I was in the show for four years as an Acrobatic Dancer and it has giving me many great memories perhaps you've seen the show. 😉
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Few of the home improvement investments can lose a bathroom review in terms of profitability or the resulting visual value. This is a value and appeal to your home. At least, to produce more storage space for nick knacks, so that your countertops clutter.
Take precise measurements of the room to your bathroom offer some design with a tape measure and some thought avoids some problems unseen. Precise measurements will help many things like deciding how big a budget you want. We mainly is fixed cabinets bathroom wall suitable or independent? Do current accessories, for example want your party and pedestal sink or collide with replacing cabinets to buy? Plenty of space online provider of visual aids bathroom cabinet or a complete system design software has to make good use of these packages.
Usually bathroom cabinets are made of a type of wood. For countertops, but you can choose from materials such as stone tiles, ceramic and marble. That said, keep in mind that the surface of solid materials, stainless steel, composites and laminates, very scratched over time.Another aspect of the concept is the type of bathroom furniture processing, because the taste of all different bath manufactures a wide range of styles offered to meet the needs of consumers.
bathroom vanities cabinets are very popular and with a choice of decorative surfaces are a touch of sparkle to any bath book. If pick parts for a number of complimentary bath is that you have many options. Before you buy, learn as much as possible about contemporary bathroom vanities online or in stores picking it is for you and your bathroom better bathroom. Your bathroom sink bathroom cabinet bathroom vanity can be the centerpiece of your room. Knowing that his double bathroom vanity make the first item of safety equipment to prevent your room is neat and clean and neat to see. With a little imagination and design a new bathroom vanity double game room can be an attractive center to complete the renovation of your bathroom.
It works on the bathroom sink cabinets pantry, a place for the sink and faucets, a process for the ugly plumbing and precious storage covers below. bathroom sink cabinets can be customized templates almost any possible price, cheap stocks units are supplied to lush. Make sure the work plan for his new cabinet sink bathroom is heat resistant if you regularly use systems such as straightening. If the bathroom sink cabinet peroid collection, make sure the cabinets with old-style knobs and pulls setting.
Mirrors are an essential element in every bathroom. There are many useful items to install a bathroom mirror, medicine cabinets are a favorite for a long time. While the sink is always a convenient place for a bathroom cabinet mirror. Inside the stadium, the design of the bathroom mirror cabinet is an important factor. Choose wisely, space for wardrobe bathroom mirror must offer more features such as more reflected light. With today's wide range of makeup mirror, you can choose a style for other purposes. A mirror is only as good as the lighting system. To produce the maximum benefit of the mirror cabinet, you need to think about the lighting system in use, such as shaving can be difficult and dangerous in the absence of sufficient lighting.
The villa is through a set of double doors that entered old from a small courtyard. Here two statues of Bali is located in a quiet pond lotuses, with two jets of water drainage. Villa 1 is a bedroom Bali is a semi-open air living and dining pavilion, a bedroom with a private garden. The villa also has a high recreational hall and swimming pool.
The pavilion also features an open kitchen for guest use in the times when you may not need a / waitress service kitchen service Tamu Seseh main waiter. The kitchen is behind a bar on the terrace and is equipped with a gas stove, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, dishes and cutlery. Inside the closet, there is also a stereo with CD / cassette.
old double doors overlooking the garden, private bathroom, where she and her sinks with mirror CHALET round based on a terrazzo sink. The basin is protected by the eaves and adorned with the brother of pearl shells from the sea.
The romantic bath is planted with shrubs and enclosed by a hedge of bamboo; a bathtub in the green tile floor approached through four levels below a decorative sculpted wall panel. Steps through pebbles on the ground to a sheltered outdoor shower, and the toilet is hidden in a hole. Sliding glass doors offer an alternative route in the main garden.
Satellite TV and a DVD player is in an alcove built and a ceiling fan for comfort. A closet has a safe and comfortable and a large area of the suspension. local artwork decorates the walls of this house and boat-shaped lamps illuminate the sloping roof. Air-conditioned room is highlighted from the living room, the entrance for a few primitive style sculptures of wood in Indonesia. The room has a cool terrazzo floors and a canopy bed queen sky.
Pavilion Hall and the villa in Canggu is open on two sides and has a thatched roof 'Alang-alang "supported by wooden pillars coconut over a cream fans float terrazzo floor ceiling and gentle breezes keep this area fresh;. It is decorated with an overstuffed sofa, chairs created and a round table of a white mosaic decorated coconut.


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Day 34 – OUR STRUGGLES CONNECT US
Today's thought is shared by Don Hutson…
"Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. (1 Peter 4:12)
In 1994 I facilitated a teambuilding session for a group of storeroom workers at a paper mill in Sartell, MN. They were not a cohesive unit. They didn't know how to fully appreciate one another. I noticed the most senior member of the team was a habitual critic of the leader & others on the team – contributing to the broken teamwork. I needed them to deepen their connection to one another, so I asked them, "Tell me about a time in your life when you learned the most about yourself." I was NOT fully prepared for what would happen next. One by one they shed their emotional layers to share honestly about the most trying times in their lives. One shared about her fight against breast cancer, another shared about the time he learned his brother had been killed in Vietnam, another shared about a time of extreme financial difficulty caused by his own failures. The stories went on & on until all ten of them had opened up to one another. The air was full of respect & admiration for the way each had endured & overcome their personal challenges. The team was never the same after that meeting – mindsets were changed, appreciation was gained, & they were transformed in the way they related to one another. It's hard to dismiss or disrespect someone else when you understand their story. What is your story of transformation? No two stories are the same, but they all have common elements – struggle, disappointment, extreme challenges. God teaches us tremendous lessons in moments of great struggle. We can't go through life by ourselves. It is too hard. We need each other. We need God. When we think we can't take another step, we are forced to lean on Him. When we lean on God, we touch Him. When we touch him, we feel him touching us back. When he touches us, we experience transformation in our lives. This is why God tests us. He wants us to experience transformation. He wants us to depend on him. He wants to free us from ourselves & experience a better life that he is building within us. Ephesians 2:10 says, "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them" NKJV.
God, we know that transformation comes from you. We know you love us and want us depend on you completely. We will never be more powerful than when we do. Please continue to work on us, in us, and through us so we will be transformed to be even more useful in your kingdom. We are your workmanship and we long to do the works you have laid out for us since the beginning of time.


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I know people rave about the Islands all the time because they're so beautiful and so I'm really dying to go. I've been looking at photos of Mykonos and Santorini and they seem to have quite a lot of fun things to do, plus a good mix of culture, partying and relaxation.
Who has been to the Greek Islands and can suggest some great ones to visit?


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Let's talk about FAITH
We all have it, in one way or another. Your version of god, the universe, love, music, poetry, the earth- whichever way you define it, we are all on a quest to express it, feel it, and share it in our own unique way with the people around us.
Enter Articles of Faith. An extension of my creative outlet of jewelry making; sharing words, awakening, awareness and connection to the energy that surrounds us.
I've struggled literally for YEARS to begin this journey of a blog (essentially sharing a part of my brain with the small chunk of the world who are paying attention) and it finally feels like the right time. What finally made me pull the trigger though is funny- I was showering last night, and looked down at the face wash my mother recently pawned off on me (sitting in the same exact spot since I received it six months ago), and the bottle reads as follows: "Progress is made in baby steps. Each micro-win contributes to a manifestation of our best selves. These micro efforts can smooth the bumpy road of time, and along the way lead to micro-moments of monumental renewal on our path to wellbeing."
So, ok- I get that it's cleverly worded bottle of microderm face wash by Philosophy, who does this sort of thing... but I am super into that message. And that is what awareness is all about, essentially. Being open to receive these tiny nudges from the world around us at just the right time. Are you paying attention?
So here begins the journey of this blog. A little bit of Olwen, a little bit of faith as it translates through me, some astrology and moon stuff because I dig it, chakras, and who knows what else. Stay tuned to find out.


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British hostage John Cantlie seen in Isis video
A video has appeared online apparently showing a British photojournalist who was taken hostage in Syria by so-called Islamic State in 2012.
The clip, said to have been filmed in the city of Mosul, in northern Iraq, is the first footage of John Cantlie to emerge in more than a year.
In the footage, Mr Cantlie ridicules US attempts to destroy Isis.
The Foreign Office said it was "looking at the contents of this latest propaganda video".
Mr Cantlie was last seen in a similar video in Syria in February 2015.
Like the latest film, it also had him addressing the camera as if he was presenting a television report.


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There's a curious sense of immediate gratification that comes from social media like blogging, Twitter LinkedIn and Facebook. A sense of having truly done something. Something that many people will see, which gives that something even more validation. It's addictive. But can that sense of accomplishment be trusted?
Upon having posted something, people who've been vetted by me, have vetted me, or both, respond to that something. I wait for their reaction, intentionally or not, and get a sense of recognition and approval for having been noticed. But how genuine is this social media-driven relationship? Just because you comment on my blog, or you have friended me in Facebook, is there true quality in our engagement as human beings?
It's intriguing how technology is changing interpersonal etiquette. Ten years ago, it was rude to talk on the phone at the grocery. Now, it's generally accepted to simultaneously be having dinner with friends and monitoring various conversations on Twitter and Facebook via iPhone. At what point do we cross the line between the value of face-to-face interaction and the value of technology driven "friendships?" As human beings, do we have the bandwidth to manage hundreds or thousands of "friends" or "followers" — and should it be a priority to do so? There have been studies on the fallacies of multi-tasking. I think we're in similar territory here.
Don't get me wrong. I believe in the benefits of technology and social media–immediacy of information from trusted sources, interconnection capability with industry experts and peers and flattening of the world in a way that provides access for many minds to cooperatively build solutions. And more.
But I wonder, how do our most cherished human relationships suffer as a result of social media over-usage? As humans, we thrive on intimacy of relationship, with family, friends and associates. Much of this involves hugs or high-fives to celebrate, or a shoulder to cry on when it's time to give support. These are tactile experiences. Much as we try to replicate them via interactive technology–witness the Wii or video conferencing–it's not the same if it's not "in person."
My prediction for 2009: The challenge for social media evangelizers and technology gurus will be in finding a balance, a way to engage in social media that enhances and doesn't replace true human engagement. We still need the human touch, probably more than ever. And better ways to manage our "virtual" lives, so that our in-the-moment personal time makes a difference, in a way that we can sense–not simulate.


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|It's OK to Be a Little Slow
|Season 5, Episode 11
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|March 31, 2014
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It's OK to Be a Little Slow — eleventh episode of the fifth season animated series Pororo The Little Penguin.
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Poby is always a beat slower than everyone else. Harry feels like he's losing out on many things because of Poby's slow nature. Poby wants to cheer Harry up by going really fast and winning the sled race, but they end up having an accident instead. Harry realizes that hoping for Poby to move quicker is asking for too much, and so he tells Poby to just be his usual slow self. However, Harry's still unhappy. That afternoon, the friends decide to go to the mountain to see the sun setting over the ocean. Once again, Poby takes a long time getting ready, so he and Harry get a late start.
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