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The Portal Speeds Workflow for Deepwater HorizonDecember 20, 2016 Dec. 20, 2016
This fall, Lionsgate's Deepwater Horizon, from director Peter Berg, was among the first features to make full use of The Portal, Deluxe's post/VFX worfklow service, which allowed the VFX team to cut a significant amount of time from their post schedule. The Portal allowed that group, working alongside picture editorial in New York, to select camera-original material, format it to the specifications of the receiving VFX houses (ILM or Deluxe's Iloura), scan and transport the data, all from their desktops.
Harrison Marks, VFX production manager on Deepwater Horizon, notes that by using the Portal, the process was cut down significantly, and that it was particularly helpful on this feature because there was so much material to pull. "There were about 1400 elements," he elaborates, speaking of the various shots that go into a VFX composite, "and some of those were 10 minutes long! We were able to get shots into our production pipeline immediately after they were selected. Before the Portal, it could take up to a week turnaround between selection and delivery."
Leslie Valentino-Costanza, visual effects producer at ILM concurs. The Portal, she says, "provided a quick and efficient way for us to get ahold of plates once they were requested and ready."
The Portal also transfers the dailies color grading information (in the form of a LUT) along with the shots, offering a new and vastly sped-up way to ensure that everybody involved in the creation of the VFX can be on the same page as those working from the colored dailies in terms of color, contrast and overall look. The final color grade for Deepwater Horizon, shot by Enrique Chediak, was done by Stefan Sonnenfeld here at Company 3.


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Cambodia Trip Report, Part 5
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On November 14, while we were staying in Battambang, S---- and his fiancé took us to a nearby mountain that had been one of the prominent places in the killing fields. We had to walk up about 350 steps, which largely explains why I gained no weight after eating rice three times a day. The steps can be seen in the background as we approached.
At the base of the staircase were ancient statues.
And, of course, here is the monkey god, not worshiped in Cambodia, but it is part of their culture.
The picture below was taken about half way up the mountain at a rest stop, where a little girl fanned me vigorously, hoping to earn a little money for the family. She did not ask my permission, but who could turn down a little girl working with all her heart, soul, and mind? I'm sorry I did not take her picture.
Just as I was wondering if I would ever make it to the top, I saw the entrance to the temple at the top of the stairway.
There were others at the top of the stairway. They seemed to be worshiping at the shrine.
There were a number of towers on the top of this mountain, all part of the temple complex.
Behind the towers was some space where we felt that we were to pray.
We found an old broken down water cistern there, and the Father instructed us to pray there that the living waters would flow from that place.
Once again S---- felt the heaviness and oppression break, and we knew that this mountain would soon return to the original use that the Creator had for it in the Kingdom of God. From this mountain top we could see the valley below.
After returning to the base of the mountain, they took us to a nearby mountain which was the site of more killing fields. At the top of the mountain was a Buddhist temple.
Off to one side was a cave, which we entered.
The bottom of the cave was a shrine to commemorate the thousands of men, women, and children who were thrown to their deaths from the ledge above. Here is picture looking up to the ledge.
Here is a picture looking down into the large room of at the cave entrance.
On the far side is another cavern that goes deeper into the mountain. We could look down and see bones from some of the dead that yet remained down there. We were told that a huge python lived down there, and so no one dared to descend down there to extract the bones for a proper burial.
Up at the surface was a killing field memorial, depicting the various ways in which people were tortured and killed. It was quite gruesome, but it shows the deep national scars that can only be healed by the love of Jesus.
We were led to pray and have communion nearby at a place overlooking the valley just outside the entrance to the cave.
Returning to the car, S---- took us to another mountain nearby to pray at a prominent Buddhist temple. I do not think this was a site of the killing fields, because there were no ancient ruins, only a more modern temple. The Pol Pot regime seemed to relish the idea of killing people at the ancient temple sites. I do not know their conscious motive, of course, other than perhaps to desecrate the culture and history of Cambodia, eradicate its educated people, and rule over ignorant people who could be more easily controlled.
However, I believe that they were unconsciously offering human sacrifices to the demons that controlled that entire regime.
The temple where they took us had many statues, which were of interest to us.
The green god is holding replicas of ancient relics—a dagger, an axe or hatchet, a sword, and wearing arm bands which used to identify the military officers. There are many today who are still looking for these ancient relics.
We discerned that this place spiritually represented political power, so we prayed that the nation would submit to the rulership of Christ. Below is another statue nearby of a ruler directing and commanding people.
Note the live monkey on his shoulder. Monkeys roamed freely everywhere. Below was their favorite washroom. We passed it while walking up to see the temple.
From here, S---- took us to a nearby lake at the base of the mountains. It is a very clean lake, as they do not allow any chemical fertilizers or pesticides to pollute the land nearby where these might flow into the lake. We had a quick drink at one of the restaurants along the lake.
I'm too old to use the floor, so I relaxed in a hammock along the side. I didn't every break it.
Then we hired a boat to take us for an hour-long ride around the lake.
The boat headed first toward the shallow part of the lake where the lily pads grew thick.
These pads also provide the people with pods having nutritious seeds to eat. Just dig out the seeds from the pods and pop them into your mouth. Note the big tree growing in the middle of the shallow part of the lake.
Any seeds that remain unharvested soon bloom into beautiful flowers and propagate more plants.
The large leaves occasionally provide a hat to shade people from the hot sun.
The boat trip also provided more time for S---- and D to spend quality time together.
We discerned that we were to pray over the lake while we rode the boat, and discovered that there were 97 voices of innocent blood to be presented before the divine court. So we were able to minister on both land and water that day. The land itself, of course, had far more voices to represent in the divine court. They actually numbered in the hundreds of thousands wherever we prayed. Yet the 97 voices coming from the water were important, too.
We returned to the shore as the sun was setting behind us.
We then drove back to the hotel in the evening, and got a good night's sleep. We were tired, but well satisfied with the day's work.


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Intellectual property
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We the people can still checkmate the copyright nazis, like in Spain, where no cash gained - no crime.
I am using Firefox, on Ubuntu, posting on wikipedia, hosted on a linux server.
In the real world they may own our bodies, but in our PC's, our soul is free...
For the moment.
We are legion.
Actually, you're posting on Wikinews. But the sentiment is agreeable, even if Godwin is invoked.
Once again lobbyism, the big money (corporations) and government win against common sense, the intellectual community and the soul of present day (copyleft, digital distribution, etc). And that at one of the most developed countries in the world. What a shame...
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He masturbated a great deal during Ramadan – what should he do? If a person has the problem of masturbating daily, what should he do in Ramadan?
Praise be to Allaah.
The correct scholarly view is that masturbation is haraam.
Young men have to fear Allaah their Lord, and keep away from listening to or looking at the things that will provoke their desire. They should make the most of Ramadaan to discipline themselves, for this is the month of the Qur'an and the month of piety. It is not befitting for a Muslim to fail to make the most of this month to forsake forbidden desires and seek reward, fearing his Lord.
Allaah says of the fasting person in a hadeeth qudsi:
"He forsakes his food, his drink and his desires for My sake."
Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 1894; Muslim, 1151.
Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen said:
One should be patient in avoiding masturbation, because it is haraam as Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"And those who guard their chastity (i.e. private parts, from illegal sexual acts)
Except from their wives or (the slaves) that their right hands possess, for then, they are free from blame;
But whoever seeks beyond that, then those are the transgressors"
[al-Mu'minoon 23:5-7]
And the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:
"O young men, whoever among you can afford to get married, let him do so, for it is more effective in lowering the gaze and guarding one's chastity. And whoever cannot afford that should fast."
If masturbation were permissible, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) would have told them to do it, because it is easier and because people find pleasure in it, unlike fasting which is difficult. Because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) enjoined fasting instead, this indicates that masturbation is not permissible.
Majmoo' Fataawa al-Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen, 19.189.
You should try hard to get married so that you can give up this bad habit. Seek the help of your Lord by praying to Him and obeying Him, so that you can rid yourself of this sinful habit.
We ask Allaah to purify your heart and protect you from sin, and to help you to do that which He loves and which pleases Him.
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Phil Lewis a lifelong Detroiter and graduate of Center for Creative Studies (now College for Creative Studies) submitted the winning logo design for the Palmer Woods Centennial Logo Design competition. He was inspired by the historic beauty and charm of the homes.
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Your Fund Vs. Wall Street Legendary investor Michael Price says big brokerages are ripping off mutual funds. And that costs you money
(MONEY Magazine) – Michael Price is not your typical venture capitalist. During his 23 years running the Mutual Series funds, Price had little use for trendy technology companies, preferring to twist the arm of a slothful bank CEO rather than pay a premium for a Microsoft or Cisco stock. (His tactics worked: Price's flagship Mutual Shares racked up an annualized 17% over his career.) So when MONEY learned that Price had invested several million dollars of his own money in an Internet start-up called Liquidnet, we wondered whether the man once dubbed "The Scariest SOB on Wall Street" was letting all that Palm Beach ocean air go to his head. It turns out that the 52-year-old is as scary as ever, even in semiretirement.
Liquidnet is a fast-growing online trading network that allows mutual fund managers to swap large blocks of stock over the Internet, all without a traditional broker. Some market watchers think the firm could eventually pose a major threat to Wall Street profits. But Price says Liquidnet is even more important than that. He claims it can save fund investors from getting ripped off.
It's not what you're thinking. Price is as outraged as anyone about the recent mutual fund market-timing scandal. But in terms of actual economic harm, he says, these abuses are small potatoes compared with inflated trading costs, the problem Liquidnet is designed to solve. Price reckons that brokers nick fund investors for upwards of $50 billion a year. "The numbers are huge," says Price.
Follow your money
Let's stipulate right off that, as a Liquidnet backer, Price has an obvious interest in painting the worst possible picture of Wall Street's status quo. But he lays out a compelling case. Generally, when your mutual fund buys or sells a stock, it goes through a broker. Trading commissions, which come right out of your returns, typically run about 5¢ a share. Liquidnet's charge is 2¢. But the real bite, Price says, comes from the market impact of the fund's trade.
Let's say your fund places an order through a traditional broker to sell 100,000 shares of Nike. The broker will probably divvy that order up among multiple traders, who in turn call multiple potential buyers. Trouble is, the more people who know about a big sell order, the greater the risk that a hedge fund or some other opportunist will get wind of the order and attempt to trade against it. How? Usually by shorting Nike stock (that is, betting it will go down) either before your fund's order gets filled or afterward, if they suspect the seller has more shares to unload. That means that when your fund does sell, it will probably get a lower price for its Nike stock. And you end up with a lower return.
Price even alleges that brokerages use their unique knowledge of buy and sell orders to make money at their clients' expense. "Brokers have options departments, block-trading departments, arbitrage departments, and all the time they're positioning themselves against client orders--selling against a big sell order or buying against a big buy order," says Price. "It's their bread and butter." Suffice it to say, brokers don't take kindly to being accused of what sounds a bit like insider trading. "Any implication that we use or share a client's trade information inappropriately is outrageous," says a spokesman at Goldman Sachs.
Securities Industry Association general counsel George Kramer says the kind of trading activity Price describes is allowable, so long as the brokerage is only guessing about future orders. And in an era of falling commissions, brokers need the money. "It wasn't always the business model of the Street," says Bernstein Research analyst Brad Hintz. "But it's become so lately--not out of malevolence but out of necessity."
Game over?
Good fund managers know this stuff goes on and hire canny traders to combat it. "I can't speak for others, but I can tell you we are in the business of trying to win on every trade," says Andy Brooks, who runs the equity trading desk for T. Rowe Price. But Michael Price argues that at some fund companies, at least, nobody really knows what the traders are up to. He especially wants to see fund directors wake up to the problem. "How many directors have ever sat on a trading desk for half a day and asked their trader, Why did you give that trade to that broker?" he says. "Is it because you got the best price? Or is it because he gave you Rangers tickets the night before?"
Liquidnet takes hockey out of the equation, so to speak, by making trades invisible to the Street until after they're done. Liquidnet's Web software is linked to the order-management systems used by nearly all fund managers. So let's say a Vanguard fund wants to sell 100,000 shares of Nike. The moment its trader enters the sell order into the system, Liquidnet instantly scours the buy orders of other Liquidnet members to see if there's a natural match. If it turns out that T. Rowe Price is looking to buy 100,000 shares of Nike, Liquidnet notifies the two firms of the match and gives their traders a brief window of time to anonymously negotiate a trade online. Since most trades are completed at or near the stock's real-time price, the market impact is low.
Only three years old, Liquidnet is now the nation's 19th-largest broker of New York Stock Exchange shares. Its average daily trading volume has more than tripled over the past year to 19 million shares, and its network of participating money managers now adds up to 85% of the mutual fund industry. Indeed, Liquidnet has all the makings of a hot initial public offering, either later this year or in 2005. Michael Price, in other words, has definitely not lost his edge. --JON BIRGER


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In an effort to stem the tide of clichés barraging us daily, I offer two for your extinction:
—MAGEDDON and —POCALYPSE
Must every negative event have one of these stuck to its rear end? When the notorious 405 freeway in Los Angeles was first shut down for widening, newspaper and broadcast reports feared the worst and dubbed it an impending "Carmageddon" or a "Carpocalypse." It didn't happen then nor on subsequent shutdowns. People found other routes, and no disaster ensued. The East Coast has recently been under siege for "Snowmageddons" and "Stormpocalypses" (beware: another one is coming this week!), and California has a severe "Droughtmageddon." Yes, the lack of rainfall is truly worrisome, but "severe and prolonged drought" makes the point.
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Hemlock's O-Line taking charge
Hemlock football coach Adam Clark would like to be 5-0 right now but realizes 4-1 isn't too bad considering the loss came to perennial power Ithaca the second week of the season.
When the Huskies defeated St. Charles on Sept . 21, the team was at 4-1 and within reach of an 8-1 regular season. Michigan Lutheran Seminary is among the upcoming opponents that could have something to say about that.
It could be the best season since 2012 when the squad was 9-2 and advanced to the second round of the playoffs.
"We're getting better as the season progresses," Clark said. "We had some adversity early with losing our starting quarterback. We plugged in the backup and it's worked out well in our favor. We'll keep rolling with the current lineup despite the fact the other boy is back. He's done a good job in his areas as well. It's been a good situation for us."
Jonas Kanouse was the original quarterback. Handling the job now is Brady Devereaux.
"They're very similar athletes," Clark said. "But Brady is bigger than Jonas. He's 6-3 190 pounds and is a state qualifier in track. He long jumps 21 feet and was on our 4-by-2 team last spring and was real close to qualifying in the 200 and 4-by-1 as well. The kid can fly."
The offensive line has been getting the job done for Hemlock.
"Brady is probably closing in on 800 yards rushing on the season through four games," Clark said. "Logan Peters has 500 to 600 yards. So really, the MVP in our season through four games is our offensive line. We are big, we are learning to be consistently physical. As long as we stay healthy, we'll be able to play some meaningful ballgames in the future."


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Yesterday morning I met up with Cody Burgdorff and we fished Boulder Canyon. It was the first weekend day I have been out of the fly shop in years. Was kinda weird. Felt like a paroled convict stepping back onto the streets of his old home town. But Cody had gotten his hands on a couple Denver Broncos tickets. He assured me they were great seats, too! So I took off the entire day. Planned to fish the creek 'till noon, then head over to the Park-N-Ride and get a lift to Invesco Field. Great plan. But the creek was way low…19 CFS. And we were there in the morning…before the sun had a chance to get on the water. So, fishing was a bit slow. (If you go, be stealthy and go in the afternoon.) I do feel obligated to mention that Cody out fished me 5 to 1 using a "Frenchie" Nymph…one of Lance Egan's patterns.
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Who doesn't want to have a good life? Join me, Larissa, in my quest to make each day count.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Creature Comforts: allowing and denying ourselves in modern society (Part 1)
For all that, there are these little things we like to call "rites of passage" that we must go through in order to grow as humans. Whether society, family, or our egos mandate it, undertaking these rites undoubtedly involves facing a fear or multiple fears, and coming out on the other side a stronger, more capable adult. For some, the simple act of leaving the house and going into public is a rite. For others, it is climbing Mount Everest.
Several days ago, I happened to catch an episode of "Oprah". The topic of discussion was the story of Chris McCandless, the young man who journeyed into the Alaskan wilderness to abandon his capitalist roots and live off the land alone, an act many of us in North America would find bold, if not asinine. Incidentally, he did not survive for long in this state, dying of starvation. To find out why, I recommend you read the book about Chris' journey called "Into the Wild," by Jon Krakauer. It is truly riveting. Incidentally, Krakauer was a guest on Oprah's show that day, as was actor Sean Penn, who has recently made a movie based on the story. When asked what they wanted people to take away from the book and movie, both Krakauer and Penn emphasized the need for our society to let go of our comfort addiction and do something meaningful with our lives. The idea of comfort addiction gave me pause, and led me to ponder the paradoxical nature of allowing and denying ourselves comfort in modern society.
Undoubtedly, the sheer popularity of the Chris McCandless story and the can't-shake-it reactions to it are a result of our growing need as North Americans, during such unstable times, to get back in touch with our natural state - that primal moment when our warm, sopping wet bodies entered the frigid air of the delivery room. Some destiny was waiting for us "out there" in the wild, and we went for it, and have never gone back or been the same since. This is essentially the first of many rites of passage that we must surpass throughout our earthly existence. Beyond this point, however, we generally have a choice as to which and how many risks and adventures we wish to take. And this is what Krakauer and Penn were getting at: that many of us are opting for the cushy comforts of our modern lives in lieu of living full, daring lives.
The paradox in this argument lies in the baby's reaction to the hair dryer and my empathy with it. If we instinctively yearn for comfort, why should we deny this instinct and purposefully force ourselves into murky waters? After all, in our plush society (and yes, those were very plush chairs the guests on Oprah were sitting in), we actually have to make an effort anymore to be uncomfortable. Going into the wild (or other such daring acts) can actually cost a lot of money these days! So how can we help but opt for the comfort that surrounds us? And is there a happy medium?
I will continue this discussion in my next post.
In the meantime, please share your thoughts on this topic!
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I recently decided to raise a few little chicky chickens. This wild, wonderful idea was one in a series of nutty plans to become more sustainable and eventually live off the land. I was proud of myself for being motivated finally, and looking forward to fresh yummy eggs.
I found a free coop on Craigslist and even found a woman in a town nearby willing to show me her set-up and offer advise. My roommate and I loaded the coop and it has been sitting on my patio for over a week.
I walked down my giant hill to clear a space in the for for the "gals" as they would be roaming free during the day... Then, it hit me. Damn, this is hard! I don't have the right tools! Oh shit, that spider is huge! What if there's a Black Widow under that log? A mouse scittered across my feet...
I trudged back up the hill to assess from the deck above. After thinking it over, I found the challanges of the landscape and creatures endearing. "You mean there are things out there that could bite and hurt HUMANS?" "You mean you walk up and down that hill and those rickety rotten steps to clean up chicken poop?"
So it's no life in the Alaska bush- but it's one step in being a little out of the comfort zone. No more trips to the grocery store or neighbors house for eggs. And no death by starvation...
- September 28, 2007 at 3:57 PM
- Larissa said...
This is a great story, Hallie, and thanks for sharing. These are the kind of experiences I want to talk about in my second part of this topic. There is a happy medium, I believe, and as long as we're making an effort, that counts too! All the best,
- September 28, 2007 at 4:19 PM
- Karl - Your Work Happiness Matters said...
Hey Larissa,
Great topic. I look forward to the next post. I've struggled with this same dilemma. I want to be able to enjoy my life everywhere I go, but I can't let go of the fact that there are better jobs and more exciting moments if I only tackle my fear and take a risk to find something better. It's the human struggle that we all have to deal with.
We should teach ourselves that we don't need everything to be perfect. But you are right, we are comfort creatures and allowing ourselves to feel good is not a bad thing.
- September 29, 2007 at 1:22 PM
- Dr. Russell A. Spinney said...
Creating comfort zones
- it sounds like it is something we humans instinctively do from the moment we are babies crying out and as parents and adults as we seek to understand those cries; then shelter, feed, hold, and burp our children (I have no children, but I have been helping my sister with her two kids for over four years now).
In my work, I am interested in this problem of fear. So these posts pique my interests for several reasons.
From my own experiences, especially traveling and learning other languages, there is this line that we confront in our lives, that is, between the realms of comfort and security that we have generated and that wilderness, the unknown, the out of control, the foreign and the strange. For a long time, I feel like I have been crossing back and forth, only to come back to those feelings of familiarity. More and more, though, I like staying outside the zone. On this trip to Germany, I have packed much less and plan to wander more. Just to throw a monkey wrench into this though: maybe I am just becoming comfortable with my German wanderings; making the world comfortable, familiar and secure seem to be part of my movements.
From another angle, what is happening to our world as we shelter ourselves more and more in gated communities and material living standards that contribute to environmental problems, global warming, endangering the lives of others far removed and more exposed and a level of species extinction, which some such as the author of "The World Without US", Alan Weisman, believe is approaching the scale of the Permian? Stepping out of our comfort zones, from this angle, is important to consider different ways of living and bringing our comfort in balance with the world's. Even struggling with that garden or raising those chickens in a powerful way to take a good step.
- September 29, 2007 at 4:44 PM
- Larissa said...
I appreciate your sentiments about this topic. The irony is that some people find comfort in being uncomfortable, most likely because of personality traits or the fact that they have simply put themselves (or have been forced) into many awkward positions or out on a limb, so to speak. So if we even try to do this in the simplest ways during our daily lives, new doors and chances to continue to stay out of our comfort zones will present themselves. Cheers!
- September 29, 2007 at 7:56 PM
- Larissa said...
You bring up a good point in your comment: that even when we are "out there" we still instinctively seek out comfort and familiarity. I know when I travel abroad I always look for similarities between the people I see and meet and the culture I am visiting. Of course I look for differences too, but it is the similarities that I hold onto for a little bit of comfort so far from home.
I look forward to reading your travel blog and your thoughts about fear, etc.
Bon Voyage!
- September 29, 2007 at 8:03 PM
Hi Larissa,
I am a new reader to your blog and had to comment on Into the Wild. I read it recently for my book club, what an amazing book! It has certainly stuck with me, I've recommended it to everyone I know. I also saw that episode of Oprah (which I recorded specifically because of who was on that day) and I loved the comment Chris's sister made about him: that he didn't care what others thought about him, what was most important to him was what he thought of himself. I think that is a great lesson for us all, that shift in perspective... "This above all, to thine own self be true." If you are familiar with the Sundance series Iconoclasts, I believe the season premiere (later this month) features Sean Penn and Jon Krakauer. Also, as someone who appreciates music, you should check out the soundtrack for the movie. Eddie Vedder did it and it is awesome! Looking forward to your next post on this. Take care and keep up the good work!
- October 2, 2007 at 5:52 PM
- Larissa said...
Thank you so much for reading and commenting. Great thoughts and suggestions! I thought Carine McCandless's comment on Oprah's show was incredible too. I think everyone watching realized at that moment the beauty of her describing Chris so eloquently even though she was barely able to get to know him during his short life - a true sibling connection. Being true to oneself is certainly at the heart of this issue. I will be sure to check out the movie soundtrack and Iconoclasts. Thanks again!
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The assigned resources set out that morning to the slop over to find a fairly active flank that required attention from two engines. The two engines began securing the perimeter of the slop over with saw line, hand line, and a hose lay. The first engine that was serving as a pumping platform ran out of water and was replaced by the second engine. The first engine then proceeded to the Balm Creek Reservoir to scout access to a fill-site. The Balm Creek Reservoir had not been used or scouted since earlier in the fire season. The first fire engine arrived at the reservoir and found difficult access to the water's edge due to late season drawdown. The engine slowly drove the bank looking for accessibility to the water's edge when the engine became stuck in a soft spot. The engine operator worked on trying to regain traction by attempting to engage the engine into four wheel drive, and digging trenches behind the front tires. When in reverse, the engine suddenly regained traction, jolted back and to the left resulting in the rear wheels sliding towards the reservoir. The engine rolled over into the reservoir in approximately four feet of water coming to rest on its passenger side and roof. The driver escaped through the driver's side window after the cab filled with water.
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With unemployment decreasing slightly at the end of 2014 and consumer confidence remaining positive, the foodservice industry posted a 2% rise in spend during the fourth quarter versus the same period a year ago.
NPD says the growth equates to more than £261m in extra spend.
Consumers ate meals out more often (+0.8 percent in visits) and spent more (+1.2 percent in average spend per visit) compared to the previous year.
The quick service restaurant (QSR) channel continued to outperform the market, with the sector witnessing a 2.3% increase in consumer spending.
Travel & leisure also grew strongly (2%) in Q4, showing the full effect of the economic upturn.
NPD said the growth of weekday occasions was another sign of foodservice stabilisation after years of consumers eating out at weekends and viewing weekday restaurant visits a non-essential treat.
It insists this is no longer the case, as operators' efforts to step up and innovate finally paid off in the fourth quarter. Consumers were tempted to also venture out of home during the week, showing consumers were thinking treats no longer needed to be limited to weekends.
All core dayparts continued to march on in QSR, and dinner joined the party with 3.1% growth in traffic in 2014 compared to 2013 in this channel.
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Space Raiders, known as Space Invaders: Invasion Day in Europe, is a 2002 update to the original 1978 Space Invaders arcade game from its creators. Re-imagined for the sixth generation home consoles, Space Raiders takes the surface-to-air shooting action of the original title and puts it into a third-person urban street setting on the GameCube and PlayStation 2 (the latter only in Japan and Europe). This update features detailed opening cinematics of the alien invasion, story and survival modes, boss battles and three playable characters, each with their own backstory.
The game was not well received by fans or newcomers to the series, and received heavy criticism for its bizarre update to the original.
The playable characters include Justin (street teen), Ashley (fashion photographer) and Naji (police officer), and while they look different, all three play similarly. From a fixed height behind the character the player directs them to shoot at increasingly large waves of various aliens as they march down the street toward the character's position. Characters can move side-to-side as in the original arcade game, but also have limited movement both into and away from the screen.
Occasional power-ups become available giving the player temporary access to special weapons. Strategic use of power-ups is required as the variety of aliens and diversity of their attacks will not allow for the straight forward shooting of the original arcade game. The game contains six missions and can be completed in under two hours. A port of the original Space Invaders arcade game is included and unlocked by a cheat.
Space Raiders received generally negative reviews, earning a score of 40 out of 100 from Metacritic. Criticisms included poor graphics, repetitive gameplay and unfaithfulness to the source material. ScrewAttack named it the worst remake or reboot in video gaming because of its radical, unsuccessful departure from the original Space Invaders franchise.
Trivia Edit
- The game's name was changed to Space Invaders: Invasion Day in Europe to prevent confusion with a popular British brand of crisps (potato chips) named Space Raiders.
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Gor Mahia's Onyango bags MVP award
Monday August 19 2019
Gor Mahia defender Joash Onyango was voted the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2018/19 Kenyan Premier League (KPL) season during the LG/Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) awards held in Nairobi on Monday night.
Onyango was also voted the Defender of the Year in the awards sponsored by electronics company, LG. He piped his former teammate Francis Kahata and Ulinzi Stars striker Enosh Ochieng to win the MVP award that comes with a cash prize of Sh1 million.
"I've been dreaming of winning such an award for so long and I'm glad the day has finally come. I thank my teammates for the support they have given me, my coach for nurturing my talent, and the organizers of this award for finding me worthy of this award. I also thank the national team coach also for all that he has given me," said Onyango.
Gor Mahia dominated the awards with Kahata, who has since left for Tanzanian giants Simba, winning the Midfielder of the Year award while immediate former Gor coach Hassan Oktay , who led the club to a record-extending 18th league title last term, emerging Coach of the Year.
Farouk Shikalo, who joined Yanga in neighbouring Tanzania last month, won the Golden Glove having kept the most clean sheets with Bandari last season while Ulinzi's Ochieng' was awarded the Golden Boot following his tally of 20 goals.
David Majak, a product of Chapa Dimba na Safaricom tournament, was named the New Player of the Year following his goal-scoring exploits with Tusker during the second leg.
Tusker physiotherapist Wycliffe Makanga walked home with the President's award in recognition for his long-term medical service to the game.
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The Ashford Perimeter Center garage is a four-level, 700-car concrete parking structure with post-tensioned, flat slabs supported on concrete columns. During the garage construction, it was discovered that the post-tensioning system in the east-west direction of the slab was inadequately designed. The project team implemented a repair that consisted of adding heavily reinforced, 3 in. thick by 3 ft wide gunite beams to the underside of the slab, but some of the gunite beams delaminated. In addition, the garage exhibited leakage, slab cracking, and large deflections of cantilevered bays.


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What Are The Golden Rules Of Logo Design?
Every successful business has a recognizable logo. In order to create a quality logo for a professional business, certain rules must be followed. These are;
Do your research
Before designing a logo, thorough research of the business and its product, as well as its intended clients must be done. A logo must be in line with the business's vision and purpose.
In addition, research on other logos out there must be carried out. This will help compare notes as well as inspire a designer a create a powerful logo .
In addition; research protects the designer from plagiarizing logos that already exist. One of the easiest ways of carrying out research on different logos is through online tools and resources.
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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Mo. – There is a manhunt in Crawford County in the Steelville area for a man suspected of burglarizing several churches and setting one of them on fire.
"When I see this, my heart is just troubled," said Pastor Clifford Bridgeman, Cherryville Church of God.
Investigators believe 28-year-old Ryan Radel of Steelville broke into the church early Friday morning, burglarized it, then set fire to the building.
The pastor said the damage to the building is so extensive that it's been deemed a total loss and will have to be torn down.
"I've been trying to be tough like a tough man. But when you see something like this, that you've been at for so long, it just tears me up really," Bridgeman said.
"It's God's house. That's what gets me. It's God's house. That's what gets me the worst because I can't stand anybody hurting anything on the church's property," he said.
Authorities believe the fire began in the basement area.
Bridgeman said he poured his heart into the church. He and his brother did major remodeling to the church. And now much of it is gone.
The pastor said several items were stolen as well.
"He stole all of our monitors because we had recorders outside. He took all of them. Up here he took a guitar, a guitar stand, two mics, and an accordion. And the accordion was about 40 years old," he said.
Major Adam Carnal, Crawford County Sheriff`s Department, said five to six churches have been burglarized recently in the county. He said Radel may be responsible for at least four of them.
Investigators are familiar with Radel in part because he is a registered sex offender who is required to check in regularly with authorities.
Carnal said Radel is a heroin user. He believes Radel is stealing items from the churches then pawning them to get money to buy narcotics.
Carnal said investigators are intensely searching for him.
"At this point, he's got limited resources," he said. "Obviously, his face is out there. The majority of people in the community are aware that we're looking for him."
Pastor Bridgeman said Radel has no connection to his church. He wants Radel caught but he is not angry at him.
"If they catch him, I hope his Lord forgives him. I'm still looking for justice. It's not a hate justice, it's just justice," he said.
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Her name is Dinah. In the Bible, her life is only hinted at in a brief and violent detour within the more familiar chapters of the Book of Genesis. In the New York Times bestseller, The Red Tent, Anita Diamant brings this fascinating biblical character to vivid life.
Told in Dinah's voice, the novel reveals the traditions and turmoils of ancient womanhood-the world of the red tent. It begins with the story of Dinah's mothers-Leah, Rachel, Zilpah, and Bilhah-the four wives of Jacob. They love Dinah and give her gifts that sustain her through a hard-working youth, a calling to midwifery, and a new home in a foreign land. Dinah's story reaches out from a remarkable period of early history and creates an intimate connection with the past.
With over 3.3 million copies sold, The Red Tent is a modern classic loved throughout the world, and the basis of the A&E/Lifetime mini-series.
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Their stories began with the day that my father appeared. Rachel came running into camp, knees flying, bellowing like a calf separated from its mother. But before anyone could scold her for acting like a wild boy, she...


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MeV gamma-ray astronomy, Radiation Detector
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An observation in MeV gamma ray provides a unique window on the nucleosynthesis, particle acceleration, and so on, however it is very difficult because the gamma-ray detection is obstructed by the background events. For the future MeV gamma-ray astronomy, I'm developing a new detector, and observing the celestial objects using the detector loaded on balloons.
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Benedict Backwards
Reading the Rule in the Twenty-First Century
Collegeville, MN:Liturgical Press, March2017.142 pages.$17.95.Paperback.ISBN9780814646182.For other formats: Link to Publisher's Website.
In Benedict Backwards, Terrence Kardong builds the case that the Rule of Benedict is best read "backwards," that is, with emphasis on the last chapters, not the first ones. Benedict starts out dependent on the Rule of the Master, but he ends on a much more self-assured note, revealing more about his own thoughts on matters of monastic life. Kardong shows the final chapters of the Rule are primarily about community, and they provide insight into Benedict's vision for his monks.
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Sectra Highlights How to Handle Security Vulnerabilities in Medical Imaging at RSNA 2018
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SHELTON, Connecticut, November 1, 2018
SHELTON, Connecticut, November 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
At RSNA 2018, international medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra (STO: SECT B) will demonstrate how healthcare providers can boost radiology reading and reporting efficiency without compromising patient integrity .
"Recent reports from the US Department of Homeland Security have shown critical vulnerabilities in the imaging IT solutions of a number of established vendors. This is a serious threat to patient integrity, security and efficiency of care. In addition to medical imaging, Sectra's operating area Secure Communication has more than 30 years' experience, and today protects many European countries' most sensitive information at the highest security levels. This level of knowledge in security issues is a great asset when designing, deploying and upgrading our medical imaging IT solutions. Even though no IT system is ever 100% secure, a knowledgeable vendor can improve IT security tremendously. And nowadays, hospitals are prime targets for organized cybercrime," says Torbjörn Kronander, CEO and President of Sectra AB.
Visitors at RSNA can learn about Sectra's enterprise imaging portfolio, which has Sectra VNA and Best-in-KLAS awarded PACS at its core. The scalable and comprehensive solution streamlines the entire radiology (or pathology, cardiology) workflow. It integrates seamlessly with surrounding IT solutions-such as the EMR, RIS, and VNA-to provide access to the complete patient record whenever and wherever needed. It lets radiologists perform all everyday tasks from a single diagnostic application. Visit Sectra in booth #6113 to experience how security by design supports efficient workflows without compromising patient integrity.
Highlights to experience at the Sectra booth, #6113
- A " Best-in-KLAS " -awarded PACS with industry leading system uptimes-preventing care disruptions.
- Vendor-neutral platform for AI-applications speeds up radiologists' access to best-of-breed AI tools.
- Integrated diagnostics to improve collaboration between radiology and pathology, thereby increasing efficiency in cancer care.
- News such as an improved user interface, enhanced workflow management capabilities, embedded RECIST follow-up in the lesion tracking suite and faster tomosynthesis study reading.
- Work-in-progress discussions within areas such as AI tools, flexible structured reporting and mpMRI prostate reviews.
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Monthly Archives: August 2015
Opera Season! Don't you need new Concert Attire?
It's here! 2015 is fast fleeting by, and suddenly, it's Opera Season! We're very excited at Brava! to see so many items from our Performance Attire Collection assembled in one orchestra! This Season's favorites include the Diana Dress, Shirred Ankle Pants, Wrap Pants, 3/4 Sleeve Flower Crop Tops, Flower Skirts, 3/4 Sleeve Cowl Neck Tops, Eight-Panel Skirts, and Long-Sleeve Boat Neck Tunics.
We're making our Orchestra member clientele feel cool, comfortable, while looking so elegant in their Brava! Performance Attire! This can only have a positive affect upon overall morale, which means we'll be making beautiful music! We look forward to a wonderful 2015 Season!
Brava! Adds Accessories
Fresh Colors for Fall!
We are very excited to announce that Brava! Fashions has a unique agreement with our fabulous boutique designer, Carole Wang! Carole will be doing special designs just for Brava! Fashions' unique clients! We're in the process of choosing our lush color palette, which will offset our great Basic Black. Carole's new designs include fun Fleece outerwear of Cotton and Bamboo, and new tea-length dresses which whisper romance and classic elegance. Stay tuned for updates!
Taking orders now for these elegant Three-Quarter Wrap Jackets with Bamboo Button closures in Purple and in Teal. Sizes XS-3X; $225.00. I've got one, and I wear it everywhere, including the opera!
My Love Affair with the Color Purple
It's a strange irony that Brava! Fashions really started with my search for the color purple. I was trying to find something comfortable to wear, which packed well and was also versatile in that I didn't know exactly I was going to be doing on my trip back home to Connecticut. I found the exact color top I wanted, which also happened to be in 95% Bamboo/5% Spandex. It fit. I bought it. Then I went back and bought a skirt. Then another piece, then a wonderful Purple Fleece Jacket with a charming Bamboo Leaf Button Closure to top it off. I was hooked. The irony is that I usually wear so much Black. And when the idea came for Brava's Performance Attire in Concert Black, I was wearing this Purple color.
I love Purple, so much so, that this year after my hair dye fiasco when my hair literally turned Purple, my daughter suggested I keep it. I don't think so, Dear. Not at my age. I think the color Purple belongs in one's closet.
However, I am very happy to be able to offer a limited number of 3/4 Length Wrap Cotton and Bamboo Fleece Wrap Jackets for Fall, 2015. High-collared with a charming Bamboo Leaf Button, we will have these in Purple and our popular Teal for $225.00. Email me for details.
What Were You Wearing When…?
Some moments stand out clearly in my mind, more so when I think about what I was wearing when they happened. I still have the dress that I wore the night, almost twenty-five years ago, I met my husband. I'll never see a size 6 again, but that dress is a cherished possession. It's a strange deep lavender color, in a strange fabric, and it has a cowl neckline with small weights attached to it on the inside, so it hangs perfectly. It's one of those dresses with no "hanger appeal", but once it's on…. Actually, it reminds me of Brava's Carol Ann Dress, minus the weights; it has the same straight silhouette, very flattering. The focus is on the face, rather than on some busy style or print.
At Brava! we believe in helping you create your own memories. We offer a complete size range from XS to 3X, and anything in-between. You can choose your own styles, and we can customize any of them to suit your particular body-type and need.
A couple of months ago one of our new clients asked if we could do a rush order of our popular Shirred Ankle Pants for a special occasion. We could, and we did. I delivered her order personally and waited while she tried them on with her Three-Quarter Sleeve Crop Flower Top. When she returned, fully-dressed, I was stunned at the change in her. She looked incredible.
She asked, "Do you think this is dressy enough for Carnegie Hall?" I assured her that it was, not wanting to embarrass her with too many compliments. But I was really moved. I couldn't stop thinking about the real change in the way she carried herself. Yes, it was good enough to wear onstage at Carnegie Hall. She looked lovely. I only wish I had taken a photograph. This is what Brava! is all about; helping women feel good about themselves. She will always have that moment. And she will always remember what she wore.
If there be Sequins…
In the really early days of television, my family owned a small, small screen Emerson. The tiny tube was ensconced in a blonde wood box that had Bakelite dials on the front, with an alien antennae perched on top. No remotes back then, and only black & white, with three or four stations made up our choices. Apart from the excitement of "Captain Kangaroo", there wasn't much to offer a really young child. However, I remember one exciting day, when I was told that my sister was going to appear on television.
Evelyn was working at the Hanover Modeling Agency in New Haven, Connecticut, teaching modeling classes. She was going to model evening gowns on some local program. We could hardly wait until she came on. When she did, however, I burst into tears, thinking that now I had lost her. She had somehow gotten into that box and couldn't get out. It sort of ruined the day for my poor mother. Evelyn wore some kind of sequined gown, and stood out from the others. The TV lights hit those sequins, and made them sparkle. She seemed to emanate some sort of magic.
Later she told me that when faced with a decision about what to wear, there were a couple of rules one should follow. The first rule was, if there are sequins. wear them. The second one was never tp dress down for anyone. I've kind of thrown out the sequin rule, this being over a half-century later, but the second rule has stood me in good stead all these years. Never dress down for anyone. Period. I've broken this rule several times in my life, and these particular times stand out in my memory as personal social disasters.
I'll just tell you one of these times, concerning a barbecue at my then-boss's home. Stupidly, I assumed that a pair of jeans would be fine, but this was a Marin party, disguised as a barbecue. No one but I was wearing jeans, and I felt like an idiot. My boss's stares clearly told me she didn't approve of my outfit. I guess she thought I should have known better. I'm sure my sister, Evelyn would have known instinctively that high-end sportswear would have been more appropriate.
These days I don't wear jeans very often; but nor do I dress in sequins. My closet is well-stocked with Brava! elegant Casualwear, which is always appropriate, and always looks good. When others are confined in their overly-constructed, stiff dressy clothes, I sail through the day or evening, comfortable, unwrinkled and nonplussed. I think my sister would have been proud.
Dancing in a "Hot Wind"
My mother kept a lot of mirrors, in every room, in her apartment. As she grew older, Missy became somewhat vain. She shed pounds, as she shed a husband or two, and never looked back.
In the days before Pinterest, Missy hung a real bulletin board on the wall near her closet. She'd cut out photographs from magazines, and tack up the looks she thought she might copy. But no matter what glamorous styles were on that board, for every day, Missy wore a uniform of sorts, a denim or corduroy skirt and a cashmere sweater. She only went to the back of her closet two or three times a week, when she'd pull out some fancy dress to wear to the dance with the boyfriend of the moment.
This was all when she was in her eighties. By this time in her life Missy knew exactly who she was, and liked what she saw reflected in her mirrors. She was the excellent dancer, who wore all the pretty clothes, and stole all the men, even the younger ones. She knew the other women at the dances were jealous because she was thinner, and knew how to dress. I once had to defend Missy's joie de vivre to one woman who complained about her. My mother's self-confidence was hard-won, and long-overdue.
Her father owned a farm in Connecticut, and was a harsh, abusive man who drank. At a very young age, she and her friend, Ann Corio, ran away from home to join the Ziegfeld Follies. Missy was dazzled by glamour, and the idea of being able to dance for a living. She didn't make it to Manhattan though; becoming frightened, she turned back. Her friend, Ann Corio, however, became a famous strip-tease artist, later worked in Hollywood, and was considered the last Burlesque Queen. My mother named my sister, Evelyn, after Ann Corio's daughter, although she didn't feel comfortable contacting her after she'd become famous.
My mother survived another few years on the farm, then married the first man who asked her, a handsome Italian, Frank Scirocco, who danced well. She might have thought about twice about this, had she known his name meant, "hot wind". There wasn't any dancing in my mother's life, then, with the Depression snuffing out the hope of living a glamorous life. Her life for the next twenty years was a hot hell. Her husband drank, and beat her.
My father came to her rescue, but that's another story. He was a much better husband, but he didn't dance. So, dancing was put on hold for another forty or so years. And when most people would have given up on their really old dreams, Missy pursued hers in her late seventies. She took dancing lessons, where she met Karen Black's mother, Peggy Ziegler. Peggy and Missy would put on their false eyelashes, pretty outfits, and cruise around looking for fun.
Missy found a new boyfriend, Bernie, who serenaded her at night over the telephone, and knew how to tango. She entertained a lot, and partied with Peggy and their friends. Missy found herself, finally. She was still happy and active into her 90's, telling people that dancing keeps you young. At 98, she suddenly came down with pneumonia. Fighting to the end, she was mad at having to miss the dance that week. She passed away on Thursday, the day of the dance. I think of her, at eighty, up on that stage in Old Town, San Diego, Bernie dangerously dipping her in their last tango, happy at last.
Missy would have loved our Brava! dresses, perfect for dancing. Elegant, easy-care, packable and static-free, the bamboo fabric drapes well, and swings with every movement. Brava! dresses might have been designed for Missy's dances, and for the hot wind in her blood.
Ready for "Ruddygore"?
The Lamplighters Music Theatre's auditions for "Ruddygore" are coming up! Are you ready for your audition? This very popular Gilbert & Sullivan operetta has all the ingredients for fun, ancestral ghosts, a witch's curse, lost love, a madwoman, a love triangle, a ridiculous plot and beautiful music, costumes, clever sets, and excellent performances. Be a part of the controlled chaos…audition!
Okay, you've chosen your song; have two contrasting songs ready. You've familiarized yourself with the plot. You've checked out the Lamplighters videos on YouTube. Are you ready? All the rehearsing in the world won't help you if you don't make an impression in the first thirty seconds of your audition. Of course you shouldn't carry in anything resembling a "prop"; not even a water bottle. No costumes. You should be neat, clean and appropriately dressed. Your clothing should be flattering, and fit properly. It should be comfortable, and make you feel self-confident. Avoid really extreme high heels, especially if you can't walk in them. Flat shoes are fine, providing they're in good condition, but please, no sneakers.
Brava! Fashions specializes in Performance Attire for women in the Performing Arts. We understand your particular needs, and can help you present yourself in the best light, whether it be in the orchestra pit or during the audition process. Our clothing is made from natural fiber, like Bamboo, which is wrinkle and stain-resistant; has no static cling. It's comfortable, fashionable without being trendy, affordable and attractive. We fit sizes XS-3X, and we can customize your clothing, and deliver special orders with a quick turnaround. Private fittings and showings can be scheduled. Let us help you land that role in "Ruddygore".
You've got at most, two or three minutes to show off your incredible talent to the auditioners. Make them sit up and take notice. Spend your time working on your audition songs; not worrying about your wardrobe. Let Brava! do that for you. Contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Contact the Lamplighters Music Theatre at http://www.lamplighters.org for an audition. Then call us at Brava!
Over-Fifty with Flair
We have always known that we are constantly being judged by someone, somewhere. Our hair, our faces, our bodies, or our clothing; nothing is ever perfect, but usually the harshest criticisms come from within ourselves. We're not tall enough, young enough, thin enough; the list is endless. Recently there has been a much-needed backlash against this mostly unfair censure of ourselves. It's about time we stopped the self-hatred caused by outmoded social concepts of beauty.
Women of a "certain age" are more beautiful with those lovely, laugh lines. Bodies change as we grow older; our waistlines thicken, but our legs get thinner. Sometimes it's a tradeoff. It's really a matter of attitude, and attitudes are not so difficult to change. The key is feeling at peace with oneself. Our taste in clothing, and how we want to present ourselves to the world also shifts. We, at Brava! say, "Embrace the new you!"
We are happiest when we look our best. Self-worth needn't be tied up just in how others perceive us. When we get a new hairdo, or a new outfit, there is a lifting of our spirits. This translates into how others view us as well. Are we not attracted to people with positive attitudes? If buying a new dress make us feel more positive, then we say, "Do it! Do it with flair!!".
At Brava! we're saying a lot of positive things these days. We've added several interesting new styles to our dress line. Besides the classic Diana dress, we now have Patty, Cleora, and Carol Ann. These dresses are flattering to many body types, and appeal to different age ranges. How do we do this? We look for what we like, what fits our bodies and our needs. Our current Brava! clients range from 23 to 67 years old. They are musicians, singers, writers, counselors, home-makers, actresses, office professionals, designers and artists. We know what makes women happy, strong and confident. Brava! listens.


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New Wrexham Town Centre Police Station Set To Open
Thursday 6th Aug 2020
Wednesday 22 May 2019
Our new Wrexham Town centre police station is set to be operational from Friday May 24.
Located at the former Oriel Gallery adjacent to Wrexham Library, the modern facility will house officers and staff who police the town.
Local officers moved into nearby Crown Buildings in January after the Eastern Divisional HQ at Bodhyfrd was closed while other teams and civilian staff relocated to the new divisional HQ in Llay.
The new station in LLwyn Isaf will be the base for more than 100 officers and staff made up of patrol teams, including special constables who provide a vital resource, Neighbourhood teams, consisting of police officers and police community support officers as well as being the location for Wrexham Town Sergeants and the Town Inspector, Vic Powell.
Inspector Vic Powell said; "We are all very excited to be moving into our new premises. We look forward to being in the heart of the town centre where we can continue to provide a quality service, in a fit for purpose building, to the communities of Wrexham as we have always strived to do so.
"We may have changed station, but our commitment to serving and protecting the people of Wrexham remains the same."
North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones said: "The opening of the new town centre police station is evidence of my commitment to providing the best possible police service in Wrexham.
"The old, high rise police station had come to the end of its useful life and was not fit for purpose so we have already opened a new, state-of-the art divisional HQ just down the road in in Llay.
"The additional investment in the new town centre police station means we now have the best of both worlds to ensure we have a strong and continued presence in Wrexham itself."


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In Hit and Miss Groom by Nana Malone and Misty Evans, living to please other people is not the answer to happiness for Alex or Vanessa.
Vanessa has been brought up by a driven, strict father who she still lives to please. She is career driven and goal oriented...but they are not necessarily her goals. Alex's family is also a driving force in his life. After a tragedy he has spent his life living the way they want him to live...or at least they think he is.
Alex and Vanessa have very good mutual friends in common, but that's all they have in common. She thinks, anyway. Thrown together with wedding events and planning for their friends, Vanessa sees Alex as a Boy Scout, always out to save the day with a parade of women swooning behind him. He brings out the worst in her...and at the same time makes her feel more alive than she ever has. For this, Vanessa avoids him at all costs. She is not looking for a relationship and even if she was he is definitely not her type. Alex is very attracted to Vanessa, and the more she pushes him away the more he feels the pull towards her.
A one night stand together after their friend's wedding sends Vanessa running...but she can't run far enough away from the man who will soon be her new neighbour! As the push and pull between them continues and Vanessa slowly opens herself up, they are both dealing with family issues, career issues, and personal choices. Will it all be too much or will they find a way together to follow their own dreams, and not someone elses?
Vanessa was a really difficult person to like or understand for me. She never really grew on me. While I admire the way she pushes herself and is driven, it is for all the wrong reasons and she is not happy. She could be very harsh at times and was not very nice to Alex...I couldn't understand why he found her so desirable. I just never felt like I really got to know her and I don't know if it was because I didn't read the first book in this series (Hit and Run Bride), or that's just how she was. Alex, although he was in just as much turmoil as Vanessa about his life, with a secret side to it, was easier to like and I found him to be more believable.
Hit and Miss Groom is about living life for yourself and not someone else. Fast paced and steamy, I would recommend it to New Adult romance readers.
3.5/5 stars
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