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9 Times Kris Jenner Was Accidentally Your Idol
Say what you want about Kris Jenner and her Kardashian empire, but deep down you know and appreciate the hilarity she contributes to Keeping Up With The Kardashians. And what better day to realize how much you kare than on Kris' birthday? On Wednesday, Kim Kardashian wished Kris Jenner happy birthday on Instagram — that's right, Kris just turned 59 —and called the notorious momager her "idol" for all she's done for their family. Which obviously got me to thinking, while we're all guilty of panning the Kardashian matriarch from time to time — especially when we're tasting Kris' mac and cheese recipe from In The Kitchen With Kris — there have been plenty of times when Kris was actually our idol. Even if it was just by accident.
I'm the first to admit that it still rubs me the wrong way that Kris wouldn't let Bruce have a debit card. He's a grown man and brought home his own bacon, Bruce deserved to spend his money on a remote control helicopter if he wanted to. But, c'mon, people, you have to admit that it's actually kind of fun watching Kris Jenner on TV. Especially when Kris is as dramatic as you wish you could be when someone forgets to bring the wine bottle opener to the beach or when her favoritism of Kim was the blatant honesty you wish you could show when someone asked you who your favorite friend is.
There's a little Kris Jenner in all of us — even those of us who try to hide it (stop trying, we can still see you). So, on her 59th birthday (even though she's probably telling people that she's 40) here are 9 times Kris Jenner was accidentally your idol. Because it's totally OK to admit it — I mean, Kim did.
When She Got Real About The Effects Of Bad Cell Service
Have you tried going on Tumblr on 3G? It sucks.
When Her Sarcasm Was On Point
When She DGAF About Carbs
Kris just gets you.
Or Wine Glasses
Who really needs diets or glasses to get in the way of enjoying life? #treatyoself
When She Loved Herself
Self love is important, people.
When She Got Real About Life
When She Knew Exactly What An Emergency Is
You had one job.
That Other Time She DGAF
Will people think she's a bad mother for having a favorite child? If they do, SHE DOESN'T CARE.
When She Praised Vogue
Specifically Kimye's Vogue.
Images: Giphy (6); bricesander (2), mariahcareys (2)/Tumblr


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Over 15,000 meters of Riedel fiber optic cables were laid and there was plenty of excitement transmitted over them at the new Sochi Autodrom, one of the world's most modern circuits, which hosted Russia's inaugural Formula One (F1) Grand Prix race on Oct. 12, 2014. Riedel was heavily involved in creating the specifications for the television production requirements and provided the infrastructure for the transmission of video, audio, and intercom signals for the circuit.
When Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel won the U.S. leg of the 2013 Grand Prix season, the Q-Ball system from Camera Corps, a Vitec Group company with extensive experience in designing specialty camera systems, was on-hand to capture the action. The host broadcaster relies on Q-Ball to provide unobtrusive, high quality HD video to capture these special moments, most pointedly this season when pictures of Vettel accepting his trophy as the four-time winner of the 2013 Grand Prix at the Indian Grand Prix were broadcast to millions worldwide.
Blackmagic Design today announced BP Satellite Solutions is providing RF camera services to broadcasters televising the FIA Formula One World Championship using Blackmagic broadcast infrastructure products, including the Compact Videohub and Videohub Smart Control. Commentary teams from TV Globo, RTL Germany, ZDF Sport, VIASAT (Sweden, Denmark and Norway) and MTV3 Finland are using the solution to present wirelessly from the F1 paddock, pitlane and starting grid.

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Roland Emmerich is attempting to rebound after the failed, reportedly more personal film, Stonewall, and where else should one go to revitalize a career but back to one's critical and box office triumphs. Emmerich will soon release Independence Day: Resurgence, the long-awaited follow-up to the patriotic battle royale with a bunch of aliens, which looks like a very similar battle royale with a bunch of other aliens. It was also revealed recently that a reboot of the original Stargate is on the docket for Dean Devlin, Emmerich's regular producer, and in a new interview with Variety, Devlin talked about how the idea for the reboot came together. This is what he said about the idea of rebooting the story:
"At the time that we made it, every single studio in Hollywood had told me that science fiction was dead…And Roland and I really love science fiction, so I think that's partly why it worked and resonated. It wasn't a cynical attempt to try and make something that was crowd-pleasing."
He went onto say that Stargate, which eventually spun off into some 354 episodes of TV, was originally meant to be a trilogy "and because of what happened with the rights and changes at the studio and all kinds of strange things, we never got to do parts two and three." This would seemingly be fixed with this next round of Stargate films, which will be written by James A. Woods and Nicolas Wright, the same writing team that wrote Independence Day: Resurgence. Emmerich and Devlin with spearhead the production, with Emmerich still mum on whether or not he will officially be directing the film. Here's what Devlin had to say about the direction of the reboot, and what it's like to let someone else take over the concept that he helped originate:
"It's not a story that can take place 20 years later. So the only way to really tell that trilogy is to go back from the beginning and start the story all over again…It was taken away from us, and it's tough to have your children raised by other parents, even if they do a very good job. … For us, it's not putting down what has been done. It's to let us finish telling our story."
Fair point. One would think that with 350 or so episodes of television and a still pretty strong two-hour movie under the banner of Stargate that the story would have been exhausted but Devlin clearly has an idea for something that hasn't been seen in the world before. He's got my support for now, but mind you, Independence Day: Resurgence is about to come out and its not screening for critics in many, many areas. We shall see.


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Yesterday, I attended a meeting about the proposed Washington State Secure Medicine Return Bill that was introduced in the House and the Senate this year but did not make it to the floor for a vote. Advocates for this bill include substance abuse prevention advocates (who are concerned about prescription drug abuse), environmentalists (who are concerned with medicines being found in our water), and law enforcement (who are concerned about controlled substances).
Group Health and Bartell Drugs have implemented successful medicine return programs and the bill would expand medicine return programs statewide. The bill will be re-introduced in the upcoming session and it is expected that the pharmaceutical industry will, once again, launch a strong campaign in opposition.
Did you know . . . .
-- Over half of those using prescription drugs for non-medical reasons obtained them from a friend or relative.
-- One-third of all new abusers of prescription drugs in 2005 were 12-17 year olds.
A community workgroup led by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute at the University of Washington recently unveiled its King County 2008 drug trends report. It found:
-- Drug related deaths involving prescription opiates totaled 153 in 2008, more than double the number of deaths from any other substance.
-- While the numbers are very low in northeast Seattle, in King County, 8% of tenth grade students reported using prescription opiates to get high in the past month according to the Healthy Youth Survey.


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We've all seen JR Smith's inexplicable possession at the end of Game 1, but have you seen the reaction from the Cavs' bench? This uncut footage of LeBron James, Smith and George Hill when the Cavs are forced into overtime is hard to watch.
It's no shock the Warriors blew past the Cavaliers at the start of the overtime. Pay attention to James' reaction at the 1:35 mark when he asks coach Ty Lue if they had any remaining timeouts. When he learns they still had one timeout, you can see the weight of the season come tumbling down on James.
This is heartbreaking! Long uncut footage of LeBron, JR Smith & George Hill after Smith's mistake in Game 1. pic.twitter.com/MplQoAkk0a
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) June 4, 2018
It was a defining moment in the series so far for what could have been a showstopping win, but instead, it was a disappointing loss.


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The media giving print inches to scientists who don't think greenhouse gases can completely account for the rise in earth's temperatures?! Blaspheme!
"Solar activity can explain a large part of the 20th-century global warming," [Dr. Nir Shariv] states, particularly because of the evidence that has been accumulating over the past decade of the strong relationship that cosmic- ray flux has on our atmosphere. So much evidence has by now been amassed, in fact, that "it is unlikely that [the solar climate link] does not exist."
The sun's strong role indicates that greenhouse gases can't have much of an influence on the climate — that C02 et al. don't dominate through some kind of leveraging effect that makes them especially potent drivers of climate change. The upshot of the Earth not being unduly sensitive to greenhouse gases is that neither increases nor cutbacks in future C02 emissions will matter much in terms of the climate.
You can read Dr. Shaviv's (although the article calls him Shariv) curriculum vitae or view his take on global warming in his own words here.
Obviously the title and the first few sentences are sarcastic. I'm a strong supporter of giving at least a voice to this sort of dissident view.


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What is active recovery? Why is mobility important? Any why do we like to ignore both?
Active Recovery – The term "active recovery" has been used since the start of CrossFit as a replacement for taking a rest day. Competitive athletes would do light workouts coupled with mobility instead of taking a complete day off. Why is this beneficial? Let's think about our days off from the gym. Are we sitting at a desk all day? Are we doing house work? Are we binge watching TV on Netflix? Are we doing physical activity such as construction work?
Those questions should be talked through with a coach or a trainer! Taking a full 1-hour class to stretch and recover is more beneficial than getting in an extra set of back squats or going for a 1-rep max deadlift. The body needs to recover in order for the muscles to grow and strengthen. Taking advantage of "active recovery" days is the most important part of training. Most Olympic world records in swimming or Olympic weightlifting for example came from athletes who took a "active or full" rest day prior to getting that record. They were programmed by the best coaches in the world to "deload" then go all out when it was game day! You are just like them in every capacity. The human body needs to rest and recover to be at its best. Let us help you with the recovery part so we can get through every week feeling accomplished and rejuvenated.
Mobility – Doing extra mobility beyond what is in the warm-up is critical to recovery. Every class we aim to end 5 minutes early to provide time for post workout stretching and recovery. Mobility is a critical part of making progress and being able to attend 4-5 classes per week to obtain the optimal results. It is a priority focus on our active recovery days and a focus every other day too!
Why do we ignore both? – Stretching is not popular. Hitting that 1 rep max back squat and posting it on Instagram is. We know this as coaches! However, we know that the secret to getting that PR and another one 6-months later is "active recovery" and "mobility." At some point (1-2 years) most athletes that ignore mobility and recovery will "peak" and start to wonder why they are not making any progress! The secret is making progress in learning new mobility movements and stretches. Learn to love getting flexible and love to learn new mobility movements!
Stop thinking: I am not going into the gym just to stretch! And starting thinking about ALL the positive benefits of "active recovery" and "mobility!"


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Wilmington World Class: Expanding Employment in Wilmington
- Thursday, July 21, 2016
- 12 – 1:30pm
- Gold Ballroom, Hotel du Pont
Join us for a conversation about how to turn Wilmington into a World Class City by expanding employment throughout the city.
Who Should Attend
The community of Wilmington and anyone interested in creating and expanding employment in Wilmington.
Interested in Attending?
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Contact us for information about this event or the venue.
Address: 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
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About TodayTix
Were on a mission to redefine the way people experience theater. Launched in 2013, our international ticketing platform connects global audiences in 13 cities to the $50 billion live entertainment business. Through effortless access to the best shows, insightful guidance to the world of theater, & thoughtful service at each moment along the way, we enable people to discover the best that their city has to offer.
We have quickly grown to a team of more than 80 full-time employees in four offices in three cities across the country & the world. Weve completed two successful rounds of funding, & were seeking highly motivated team members to join us in disrupting an old supply chain model, creating greater access to theater, & expanding the theatergoing audience.
TodayTix Tech
Our technology team is driven, opinionated, & committed to customer experience. We believe that writing code can be as expressive a form of communication as art itself.
We are greatly expanding our engineering team & seek engineers with a strong commitment to stability, quality, elegance, & getting things right. This is not a go-to-your-cubicle workplace but rather an environment with active cross-team communication & collaborative problem solving.
We are actively working on hiring people from different & diverse backgrounds, educational experiences, abilities/disabilities, etc. We are supportive of accommodations needed to interview & do your job to the best of your ability!
Your Role
We are looking for a software engineer to join our world-class team of technologists. You will collaborate with the team on expanding our offering onour public website, our native apps as well as continuous integration tooling that makes us happy andefficient.
Bonus Skills
We believe in using the right tool for the job, rather than adhering to any given platform. Our production systems run Go, Python, Groovyand React/Redux. We use MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearchand AWS as backing services.
Benefits & Perks
We know the importance of balancing work & play, & we can also be found shows on & off Broadway, company outings, & happy hours downtown
We are actively working on hiring people from different & diverse backgrounds, educational experiences, abilities/disabilities, etc. We are supportive of accommodations needed to interview & do your job the best of your ability!


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Gareth Harris – The Art Newspaper
In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we chat with Gareth Harris, chief contributing editor at The Art Newspaper and contributor to the Financial Times, to help us recap the Venice Biennale and Art Basel. First, Gareth shares his thoughts on this year's the Venice Biennale and he identifies some of the most talked about artists included in this edition. Then, he discusses how Art Basel is different when it coincides with the Venice Biennale and specifically to what extent the Biennale influenced what galleries brought to Art Basel. Gareth tells us how strong sales were at this Art Basel and he even identifies some key sales from the fair. Lastly, Gareth reveals to us what other topics were being discussed by art market insiders at the fair.Listen


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After starting school, I began to meet other kids my age. One of my first acquaintances was Marion, a boy a little older than I. Marion drove an old pickup truck and lived in an old southern mansion that was in serious disrepair. From the outside, the house appeared to need some paint and some yard work. There were stacks of old cars piled in the back yard, and the plants in the front yard were overgrown.
The inside of the home was sparsely furnished and also very much in disrepair. Wallpaper was peeling from the wall, stair railings were broken and floor boards were loose. It was very shocking to see this big, beautiful southern mansion appearing so dilapidated. I would learn that this was common for the time and place. There were many dilapidated old mansions in the area.
Marion was friendly with me in the beginning and began driving me different places. Soon he was taking me out. We would go out on picnics, hayrides and to the movies, usually with another couple. One night when we were out, a cow blocked the dirt road we were driving on and Marion had to get out and try to push the cow into moving off of the road. The cow stood it's ground and we ended up sitting in the car and waiting for the cow to move on it's own. After a long wait the cow sauntered off and we were finally able to continue our drive down the road.
In no time our relationship began to get serious, at least on Marion's part. Marion and I would begin with innocent kissing and move on to making out. Marion wanted more and was like an octopus, grabbing any body part that I didn't protect. It became a major problem between the two of us and we would get into huge fights because I wouldn't have sex with him. It was a classic 1950's good girl, bad guy romance. I liked Marion, but wasn't ready to become serious yet. At least not with Marion.
But Marion didn't seem to understand the word "no". I would tell him "no" and it would make him more persistent. When I said "no", Marion called me a wildcat. He thought I was playing hard to get. Each date ended up being a wrestling match and then we would fight and not see one another for a while. And I wanted to go out with other guys which really caused problems.


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The benefit of joining a family history society, such as the LRFHS, is that those who have carried out in depth studies into local families,
often over many years, will have knowledge that is lacking at a more general level.
Local family historians will have used the many records that are available within the county.
They will know the limitations of some records and the great usefulness of others.
One of the primary things to do when beginning a family history is to ask yourself if others have trod the genealogical road upon which you are about to set out.
The LRFHS can help you along the right road with your research. The society has a wonderful collection of records to help you begin and advance your studies.
These records are held at the LRFHS Research Centre.
You will also find the meetings of the Society of great benefit, at these you can listen to interesting talks that help with your research.
Importantly, family history is a very sociable activity with many lasting friendships having been made between society members.
Join the LRFHS today.
English Family History Research
The benefit of joining a family history society, such as the LRFHS, is that those who have carried out in depth studies into local families,
often over many years, will have knowledge that is lacking at a more general level.
Discovering the history of a family is one of the most absorbing hobbies that one can follow.
Research may begin out of natural curiosity and a desire to find out who we think we are.
Sometimes research into a family history can be prompted by being told a story about a supposed ancestor.
Often a family possession or an heirloom that is said to hold a story may kick start some research.
Many books have been written on family history studies and genealogical research.
In more recent years television programmes, such as the BBC series Who Do You Think You Are?, have enlivened interest in family history.
A television broadcaster will have many experts in historical research at its disposal in order to put together an interesting and compelling story.
Often the process of constructing a family tree can be made to seem quite simple.
However, anyone who has carried out genealogical studies will tell you that there are many pitfalls if studies are not carried out in a meticulous fashion.
Although much family history research can now be carried out over the internet, using sites such as Ancestry, Find My Past, and The Commonwealth War Graves Commission, and many more.A goldmine of information to aid and interest the family historian.


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Summary: A cryokinetic Evolved meets an untimely end in a dark alleyway, thanks to Vasili and Giselle. Claudine and Felix show up to join the fun before the accomplices can gloat or lick wounds.
Dark Future Date: August 1st, 2009
Icemen, Bad Men, and Fugitives
Dark Future - An alleyway somewhere
The sound of booted feet sprinting down a soggy, rain-slicked alley falls dully in the fog of this particular evening. It's too dark to see very well, but the illumination of the lamps on the main street offer a glowing reflection thanks to the puddles in the alley. One man pursues another - a game of cat and mouse where the mouse has suddenly grown fangs. Vasili's legs thunder away beneath him while his former quarry lunges forward, and a moment later both men hit the ground with a crash. The following scuffle is not a normal one: ice is involved. Ice that begins to gather and grow along Vasili's arms, courtesy of the powers of the other combatant. Soon his teeth are chattering and he's looking rather blue in the face, but several sturdy punches hit the Evolved man about the face and neck.
"Giselle!" Comes Vasili's strangled shout.
The thrumming of a second, splattering set of footsteps close in behind Vasili's; a long, waist-length, blonde ponytail whips in darkness. Giselle had had remained well out of the foreground until now, following alternately loosely and closely until the quarry had been spotted. The alley is not really physically suited for running side-by-side with another man, and the situation makes it even less so.
"/Vasili/—" The answering feminine call is perhaps even more strangled. Then: "I can't shoot or I might hit you- /hold on/-"
The sound of struggles can be heard in the alleyway, and it seems to have caught the attention of a young Filipina woman walking on by. She had hoping to make herself bait once more, considering that a woman was kidnapped not too long ago, and perhaps this is the perp struggling with yet another victim.She runs towards the alleyway and the sounds of footsteps can be heard. Oh noes! It might be a cop! But it's not..
Well, there's not a cop to hand. But there's a Fed. Will that do? Felix is dressed….oddly, for him. Faded jeans, worn army parka, old t-shirt and sneakers. Not his usual sharply dressed self, by any means. The gun under the parka is the same old Walther, however. He's without his glasses, squinting warily around the corner of the alley, not announcing his presence.
Gloved hands seize the Evolved assailant about the shoulders, and Vasili might feel a sudden relief of weight as the attacker is partially pulled off with a violent wrench. Giselle is there, recovering from the staggering momentum of her grab and landing a heavy sideways blow to Iceman's jaw. She doesn't stop, but continues with a flurry of heavy blows and punches; more desperation than normal is in her eyes. Vasili is only at the side of her vision, but what is happening to him is familiar—too familiar. It's what happened to /her/ body the very first time she fought one of the Evolved.
But Vasili simply ignores the burning chill eating its way through his arms. As soon as he's free he rolls to the side, one hand shooting down to his belt to retrieve a rather large hunting knife. The thing is soon out and drawn, gripped between fingers that feel almost too stiff to move. No matter - it'll just make his grip stronger. In no time at all he's up and on his feet; and since the Evolved victim is currently distracted by Giselle, it comes as a surprise when his shoulder is grabbed. It's even more surprising when the blade punches into the fleshy space beneath his ribs, soon ripping its way back. It's almost like carving a roast.
Time can be harsh on those that were once naive and idealistic. Time has been such a harsh, cruel mistress on Claudine and as she hears the struggles in the alley, she spies Felix. She wrinkles her nose a bit and motions towards the older man. "Should we help them? I'd help, but I dunno which one is the good guy.."
"I know for damn sure which one is the bad guy," Felix retorts, , glancing back over his shoulder at Claudine. He doesn't seem terribly surprised to see her there. "You're gonna have to make yourself scarce in a little, because I'm calling in backup. We gotta little time, though," he says, curtly, already flicking open his phone and calling it in. A brief moment of chatter, as he explains the situation, and describes the location. Then he's pulling his Walther from the shoulder holster, and stepping into full few at the mouth of the alley. "Drop your weapon!" he barks.
The shouting of Felix is faintly heard, but sound filters to Giselle's pounding ears only through a muffled haze; her blood is hot. It is like tennis. While Vasili keeps the Evolved prey distracted by sculpting through soft skin and wads of muscle, the blonde Agent has time to unholster her gun. She does not shoot right away, though, but hisses something close to the opening-and-closing mouth, her gunpoint centered and pressing downwards into the skull.
/Then/ she shoots.
As the now-dead man drops to the ground Vasili complies with Felix's ever-so-polite request, letting his knife go down with the body. He can always get another one, and he'd recognize that voice anywhere. It's the voice of Trouble. Trouble that is potentially worse than his half-frozen arms. He spins in place, staring towards the mouth of the alley. A squinted glance confirms the shouter's identity, and the appearance of the gun brings his hands defensively up. "Giselle. /Giselle/. It's Ivanov." This may or may not include a subtext of 'shoot the bastard'. As he mutters to his partner Vasili starts backing up. Time to leave.
Her eyes widen a little as she recognizes the both of the them. "Muldoon and Babenkov. Felix, you're not going to be able to handle these two if they decide you're not worth the trouble. You do realize this, right?" Claudine sighs a little and rubs at her temples and grumbles something under her breath. She should've stuck to making volcanos.
"I know that," he says, tightly. "But I'm a fucking officer of the law. You can help, or you can get out of the way." It's only fractionally less suicidal than it seems, what he's doing. Which is advancing with his gun drawn. "Neither of you move," he orders, tightly.
As far as Giselle is concerned, /nothing/ can be worse than half-frozen—anything, really. The gun glimmers dully as it flashes to the ground, but not really because of Felix's order. Her eyes harden with irritated rage as they swivel; her concern is for Vasili, and not for some half-baked federal friend messing with them at precisely the wrong time. Nevertheless, she does not move.
Giselle might not be moving, but Vasili is. He keeps moving back until he's standing even with her, shivering rather badly. Augh. /Cold/. Too cold for any sort of comfort. "Piss off and die, Ivanov. You don't want to mess with us - you want to live to see tomorrow." Big words from a man with his arms frozen, but odds are good that he's prepared to back them up as best as he can. Out of the corner of his mouth and at a much quieter volume: "Any ideas?"
"They can take you out. And they're former agents like I was. Hell, she was my partner for two weeks.." as to why they only lasted that long, she isnt going to say anything and just shakes her head once more. She wrinkles her nose and stays, not really wanting to see Felix get beatup.
"You take another step, I shoot you, Babenkov," Felix's voice is nearly as chill as the effects of the Evolved whose body lies cooling on the alley pavement. He's levelled the pistol. Again? Well, yes. There are bruises underneath that jacket, though his movement is somewhat stiff.
Right after a sideways glance is cast at Vasili as Felix talks, silent to his question, Giselle snaps her gaze to the federal official and holds it there angrily. "Um. We /really/ don't have time to deal with you right now. Shoot Mister Babenkov, here, and I'll shoot /you/." True to her word, the woman has slowly been inching her fingers to her left hip; it is black gloves moving against black clothing, and hard to see. What? She never carries around a single gun.
And that's why Vasili loves her. Giselle is /always prepared/. He's not big on firearms, but there's no way he'll discount their usefulness in this sort of situation - and if Giselle has more than one, that makes him a happy man. Vasili gestures clumsily at Felix when he edges his way to a stop, the worn soles of his boots squeaking their protest on the damp pavement. "Maybe if you stopped waving your fake dick around and fought me like a real man, I'd respect you a little more. God. Are guns your answer to everything? I think my mother needs to have a conversation with your mother about how to raise a good son."
Would Claudine say something clever at this point to defend Felix? Nah. Best to stay out of situations like this, as she really has no problems with them shooting Felix as long as she isnt shot, so she decides to make that point across. "If you shoot him, then I'll make sure he doesnt die..I guess.." she says with a dismissive wave towards the two human agents, shaking her head a little. "Then I'll disappear once the feds come cause ya know..terrorist and all." giggling impishly at the end. Really, she wouldnt giggle, but she knows how Giselle hates her giggling.
"Not to everything. But enough," Felix says, calmly. "Down on the ground, hands on your head, both of you. Lady, don't even bother to try it. You can't hit me. I don't want to kill him," he adds, to Claudine, though his gaze doesn't waver from Vasili. This is, by the way, a blatant falsehood. "I want to bring him in." Welcome to an impromptu episode of the Fugitive.
Oh no. Oh no no no no. There is no way Giselle's temper will let her comply with that order, and hence, her hand immediately slides into action. The gun jolts through a path into the air, steadying for a crucial second before the trigger is tugged. Following a second BLAM, the bullet fwips off towards Felix's hand.
"/Shit/-" Yeah, it's pretty unnerving to have firearms going off right next to you. However, if he knew Giselle's reason for firing he'd agree with her completely. There's no way come hell or high waters that he'd go down without one nasty drag-out fight, and the moment he figures out exactly why his ears are ringing the man reaches over to grip at Giselle's shoulder, tugging it backwards. Time to run. RUN. No point in sticking around to see if Ivanov's dead or not.
The young earthshaper knows he isnt your average FBI agent. She yawns and figures he'll do something to make the bullet stop in midair or something like that. He didnt get crushed by her waves of earth afterall, and so he's something special..at least he should be. If not, it's only his hand anyway and this isnt her fight. "See, I told you they'd shoot you."
With that she just shakes her head and moves from the side. They are badguys and Vasili pissed her off from before, so she'll make it at least more difficult for them. Moving behind the wall of the alley, she closes her eyes and presses her hands against the concrete. Soon enough, rising walls of concrete can be seen. If they're fast enough to dodge, they just might not get caught…
Well, Felix's power works. Just not as well as he might have hoped, it seems. There's the distinctive sound of a bullet caroming off the walls, but Felix is snarling in pain, and there's blood on his off arm. Since it's Giselle who's the one firing, it's her he aims at next, teeth bared in a grimace.
Giselle does not need prompting, turning her back and /running like the goddamned wind/, assuming Vasili will follow. Her early start allows her to dodge both Claudine's triggered power and Felix's shot, and the woman's back can be seen twisting and retreating through the darkened corridor of the alleyway. Bye, folks.
Vasili's first instinct is to try to block the bullet from ever hitting Giselle, but - well. She's gone, and he stumbles for a few paces before sprinting right on after her, jumping over the rising obstacles as they come into his view. It's a good thing he keeps himself in such good shape, otherwise this would be /really hard/. As it is, he's gonna have one hell of a nasty case of frostbite.
Claudine peeks from the alleyway and shrugs her shoulders, sighing a little while wrinkling her nose. "Oh well. They got away. Good job!" she beams brightly before making a little hole into the ground. "You should get that checked out.." she says referring to the wound,and with that she hops in the hidey hole.
And Felix is left, wounded, with a corpse in front of him, and no fugitives. Oh, this is gonna go down beautifully at the office tomorrow, isn't it? He slumps against the alley wall, after tucking away his gun, and settles to examine the wound, breath hissing between his teeth.


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The Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team (HKCERT) is warning residents of a large-scale phishing campaign that seeks to extort victims through claims that video footage of them browsing adult websites will be leaked….
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I recommend a train journey if you want to visit the oldest town of Germany. The beautiful views of the Mosel valley and the steep vineyards (producing the best Riesling in the world if you ask me) are not to be missed.
I went for a leisurely Sunday stroll to the Porta Nigra - nice backdrop for my velvety red rose, don't you think? Trier is full of old buildings from Roman times - shame those baths no longer work. Would be rather splendid to spend an afternoon there....
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There's a analogy for writer's block that I've seen, written by Patrica Huston, MD, in the January 1998 edition of Canadian Family Physician, that succinctly describes what happens when we can't write anymore:
Medical writer and editor Elizabeth Whalen suggests that writer's block is an example of a "right brain-left brain" conflict. The right, or creative, side of the brain, seeks to create (in this case, write). This induces the left, or analytic, side of the brain to anticipate all the problems that this action could entail, causing it to go into "overdrive" and inhibit the ability to write. An analogy might be someone who wants to drive a car on a trip. Although the car is in gear and the foot is on the gas pedal, the person is not going anywhere because anticipatory anxiety has compelled the driver to put on the emergency brake.
(Canadian Family Physician VOL 44: JANUARY 1998)
I love that analogy, because it captures the mixture of purposeful intent — "I want to write!" — with the all-too familiar fear that can be best described as having the emergency brake suddenly engaged: "I'm afraid to (or simply can't seem to) write!"
Words and music need to act as partners in a song, but how do you make sure your melody is helping your lyric? That's what Chapter 5 of "The Essential Secrets of Songwriting" deals with. Get it as part of the 10-eBook Bundle, or purchase it separately.
I'm not a psychologist, but in the reading and research I've done on creativity (see my book "Beating Songwriter's Block: Jump-Start Your Words and Music"), particularly as it pertains to a creative block, the assigning of analytical and creative abilities to the left and right sides of the brain may not be the current theory.
But that doesn't matter for the purposes of this discussion. What does matter is how to solve that uncomfortable feeling of wanting to write, but not being able to put anything together.
Mild Writer's Block
Most people will encounter a mild form of writer's block on a semi-regular basis, and it's the kind that typically hangs around for a few days before you get yourself sorted. Having a mild creative block shouldn't distress us too much, but what can you do to solve it? Some ideas:
- Rethink your expectations. If you expect to write a fully complete song every time you sit down to write, your expectations are, I think most would agree, unrealistic. Scale your notions of success back a bit. It's all right to decide to work only on a bit of lyric, or a verse melody, or simply to try getting a bridge section working.
- Make a specific plan for your session. Start your songwriting sessions with specific goals for that day. Don't obsess over what you think you need to get done, but make a list of what you think is reasonable for the time you've set aside.
- Think positively about your work. At the end of every session, look at what you've done, and give yourself positive feedback. Don't fixate on what you didn't get done, but focus rather on what you think you did well.
Moderate Writer's Block
A moderate block is the kind that produces more anxiety, mainly because it feels like it goes on for a longer period of time. Several weeks of feeling stunted can take an emotional toll, and your emotional response to it makes it all the more difficult to solve.
If you've been dealing with this kind of block for several weeks or more, try these ideas:
- Brainstorming/Speedwriting. This can take many forms, depending on the specific issues you're having. If you find lyrics are suddenly hard to write, try a brainstorming (or speedwriting) session, in which you write as quickly as you can, resisting the temptation to assess and evaluate as you go. Just get anything written. Yes, you can learn to be creative in this way. Try speedwriting melodies as well.
- Cut down on improvisation, and get writing sooner. If you are the kind of writer who likes to noodle around with the guitar, playing chord progressions until something sticks, I'd recommend getting to the writing stage sooner. Improvising is fine, and it can be an important part of a good songwriting process, but the longer you put off actually getting something written down, the more likely it will be that writer's block will grab hold.
- Talking to others. Sometimes talking it out with a fellow songwriter can do wonders for calming your inner creative self, and giving you the assurance that everyone deals with this from time to time. Other songwriters may have solutions for you that you've never considered before, but I think the best aspect of talking is simply the confidence you get that a creative block can be solved.
Severe Writer's Block
How do you know you've got a severe case of writer's block? To me, the main characteristic of a severe case is that it makes you doubt that you ever were a songwriter in the first place.
This can be quite debilitating, even depressing, and has a way of making you reevaluate your life in rather unpleasant ways.
I have a feeling that the idea that you're not really a songwriter — that you're actually some kind of "pretender" — is very likely not true. But it can feel that way, can't it? When you sit down, day after day, with nothing good to show for your efforts, you can wonder if you ever were actually a songwriter.
In the article I cited at the beginning, Dr. Huston suggests therapy. You're probably not going to go that route, but just as with a moderate block, talking to your songwriting partners and acquaintances can help you calm down and relax more, and that's going to be an important part of solving this.
The other activity I would recommend, for any version of writer's block, is to immerse yourself in other areas of creative life. If songwriting has been frustrating, concentrate more on playing, perhaps writing shorts stories or poetry, or develop your abilities in another creative field altogether, such as visual arts, dance, sculpture, and so on. Many musicians do this (Tony Bennett, Joni Mitchell, for example). These activities will have a positive effect on each other, and most composers find that their songwriting abilities reassert themselves, given time.
The best way to keep yourself from encountering any kind of severe writer's block in the first place is to:
- Plan your songwriting sessions.
- Scale back your expectations for those sessions, and…
- Talk regularly to other songwriters about their own process and approach.
Written by Gary Ewer. Follow Gary on Twitter.
"Hooks and Riffs: How They Grab Attention, Make Songs Memorable, and Build Your Fan Base" shows you how a good hook can make the difference between songwriting success and failure. With great examples from pop music history.


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DNA Testing and the Crime Lab
Most observers of the DNA testing progams and crime labs in Texas will note that many of the wrongfully convicted in Texas that are ultimately released from custody because of re-testing of DNA material come from Dallas County. (Blog Grits for Breakfast notes that there have been 19 from Dallas and 35 overall.) Some would argue that Dallas has been more aggressive in its prosecutions than other places, resulting in more wrongfully convicted individuals. Lawyers in this particular field might tell you that they are lucky because Dallas kept the DNA material for long periods of time, so re-testing is an option in these cases. Observers will also tell you that the Harris County crime lab became infamous during the first part of the decade for its sloppy procedures and poor work.
The Harris County District Attorney's Office in Houston, which has seen five DNA exonerees in recent years, will change many of its policies relating to the handling of DNA evidence in an effort to prevent wrongful convictions. First and foremost? The prosecutors office will "require prosecutors to test DNA evidence in every case where it is available and relevant to prevent miscarriages of justice," reports the Houston Chronicle.


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- It Must Have Been Love
- It Must Have Been Love (Christmas For The Broken Hearted)
- It Must Have Been Love (LA Version 1992)
25 years ago the film "Pretty Woman" had its premiere, kicking off an extraordinary success story that reverberates to this day. It became the blockbuster film of 1990, turned the unknown actress Julia Roberts into an international superstar, and sent the soundtrack's leading single "It Must Have Been Love" by Roxette to the top of the Billboard Hot 100.
For Roxette, the timing with "Pretty Woman" couldn't have been better. The Swedish group had made a sensational worldwide break with their debut single "The Look", which raced the US charts and became their first #1 Billboard hit in the early spring of 1989.
While on tour in Europe, and preparing the release of their upcoming single—and soon to be second US #1 song— "Listen To Your Heart", the movie company Disney/Touchstone asked whether the new Swedish hit phenomenon might be interested in writing a song for a film called "$ 3,000", a romantic comedy about a rich businessman falling in love with a charming prostituted woman.
There was no chance that Roxette in the summer of 1989 would be able to write and record a new song due to the crazy tight schedule of tours and promo travels to countries around the world. Instead they offered a three year old song which had been a hit in Sweden in the autumn of 1987: "It Must Have Been Love (Christmas For The Broken Hearted").
While "Listen To Your Heart" zoomed up the charts in the early autumn of 1989, director Garry Marshall realised that Roxette hade delivered a key song to the film—if only the Christmas references could be removed from the lyrics.
Despite their heavy schedule, Roxette were thrilled by the chance to be involved in a major Hollywood production, and agreed. Per Gessle rewrote the lyrics, Marie Fredriksson recorded a new vocal take, some new guitars were added, and the updated version was sent to Hollywood. After that, no one thought much about it for a while. With "Listen To Your Heart" becoming Roxette's second US #1, there simply wasn't any time to contemplate what might or might not happen with the film that was now called "Pretty Woman".
Again, everything seemed to go Roxette's way. The romantic and mournful ballad "It Must Have Been Love" turned out to fit the film's story like a glove, and on June 13 1990 the song reached the #1 position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart—Roxette's third US #1 in little over a year, not counting in-between hits like "Dressed For Success" (#12) and "Dangerous" (#2).
To date "It Must Have Been Love" has been one of Roxette's most classic songs, only rivalled by the equally successful ballad "Listen To Your Heart". At the 2014 BMI London Awards Per Gessle received a Million-Air Award for "It Must Have Been Love" having been played more than 5 million times on American radio (a feat it shares with songs like "All Right Now" by Free, "Another Brick In The Wall" by Pink Floyd, "Rocket Man" by Elton John—and their own "Listen To Your Heart").
To commemorate one of the most successful and loved songs ever to come out of Sweden, Parlophone/Warner releases a digital version of the song on Monday March 23, while a limited edition 10" single in red vinyl (what else?) is due out on May 6. During the US tour in the spring of 1992, Roxette recorded a new version of "It Must Have Been Love" in the Ocean Way studio in Los Angeles. This was coupled with a live recording of the same song, and released on the "Tourism" album in 1992. But for the first time, an edited version of the studio recording will now be released as a bonus track.
And with Roxette touring the world as we speak it just goes to show that it certainly must have been love, but it's far from over.
In the end of the 80s and in the early 90s, Roxette, a pop-rock duo from Halmstad, Sweden, stood among the top bands in worldwide sales and notoriety, brandishing a simple yet effective blend of pop with a slight edge and occasional hints of dance. The group claims influences ranging from The Beatles to Blondie to new wave music to Joni Mitchell and Aretha Franklin. Formed in 1986, the duo became an international act in the late 1980s, when they released their breakthrough album Look Sharp!. Perhaps, years after the fact, Roxette's popularity can be difficult to understand or appreciate in light of what critics considered its infectious but nonetheless lightweight music, lightweight even compared to what was otherwise on the airwaves at the time. Regardless, there was a time in 1991 when Roxette could command an arena filled with tens of thousands of fans in places as diverse as Buenos Aires, Frankfurt and Sydney. The 1992 release Tourism: Songs from Studios, Stages, Hotelrooms & Other Strange Places — with ...Več


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• Oyster Madness: March 5th – 29th • #PearlOysterMadness
Join us for the 3rd annual month long "SHUCK-A-THON" celebrating the oyster! Our menus will change weekly with unique items featured during lunch, dinner and happy hour. Beverage pairings, special Happy Hour events and more.
Events throughout the month will also include a charitable component that will benefit the Puget Soundkeeper Alliance which helps keep the Puget Sound clean and healthy.
Stay tuned for more information about FREE OYSTER FRIDAY'S on Friday, March 8th, 15th and 22nd (restrictions apply) which showcases the finest oysters from the Pacific Northwest and perfectly matched beverage pairings from Stella Artois, Casamigo's Tequila, Tito's Handmade Vodka, and of course, sparkling wine and champagne options.
We will also host Dylan Gangnes on March 8th, from Baywater Shellfish Company, so you may "meet the producer" and chat all things Oyster!
Broiled Pacific oysters chorizo butter, paprika, breadcrumbs
Angels on Horseback sweet balsamic glaze
Baked oysters "DuPont" Dungeness crab, feta, garlic and capers
Oyster Shooter six-pack Demetri's Bloody Mary, bacon salt, Grey Goose option
Oyster Roll Sandwich toasted Macrina Brioche, spicy remoulade, pickles & fries – lunch only
Buffalo Fried Oysters seasoned corn meal flour, house-made slaw, tangy tartar
Parmesan Baked Oysters garlic-herb butter, seasoned breadcrumbs
Local ½ Shell Oysters shucked to order, champagne mignonette, served over ice
Shigoku ½ doz. $18 full dozen $36
Fat Bastards ½ doz. $18 full dozen $36
Kusshi ½ doz. $18 full dozen $36
Baywater Sweets ½ doz. $18 full dozen $36
Oyster Sampler – 9 total, choose a variety of 3 – $36
Shellfish Sampler ½ shell oysters, jumbo gulf shrimp, fresh Dungeness crab, house-made dipping sauces
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Pavillion House
This project is a rural retreat for a semi-retired couple, east of Austin. The property is lightly wooded Texas grassland. The conversation around this project always centered around the word Cabin, and the owners imagined a cozy, private series of spaces to retreat to, to seek refuge from the city and its bustle. The spaces should be inward-looking, but connected to nature. They wanted a minimal, modern decor, but they also needed space to honor and display personal treasures.
Our solution was to craft a series of 14' square pavilions, clad in wood, with a custom X-truss and a butterfly roof (for rain catchment), and cluster them around a limestone hallway, which would house their objets d'art.
Each pavilion has a three-sided clerestory that points each space definitively toward the sky and the tree canopies above. The clear feeling of being inside is only heightened by moments where one feels a strong sense of "next-to" these pavilions, such as the mudroom or courtyard.
This interplay between secluded, sheltered inside and wandering around these objects in the landscape is our way of approximating what it means to escape, to seek refuge, while also providing the perfect place for that escape.


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Bendigo SCI Regional Network Meeting - November 2018
For the November meeting, the Bendigo SCI Regional Network met at the Boardwalk Bendigo restaurant which overlooks the beautiful Lake Weeroona. The Network welcomed Jasmine from Sports Focus to learn more about the accessible Sailability program which takes place on the Lake.
Sports Focus is a not-for-profit local organisation that supports sport clubs and organisations to provide a safe, healthy and inclusive environment for the community. One of the programs they support is Sailability, which is "an entry level program for people of all abilities to get into sailing and all activities at clubs." The program welcomes anyone with a disability to learn how to sail safely with experienced staff and volunteers, and provides safety vests, hoists and slings.
The Network was pleasantly surprised to learn that although participants will be in a boat with a volunteer, you can steer the boat for the 30 minutes session using your arm, chin or tongue! The boats are also weighted at the bottom, so it cannot tip over. And once you are experienced enough, you can even sail by yourself! Many members of the group are now keen to try Sailability, which runs once per month between October and April each year.
After the great presentation, the group enjoyed a delicious lunch while catching up with a few returning members. Potential activities for 2019 were also discussed, and everyone is looking forward to doing something new and different as a group. For December's meeting, everyone is excited to finish off the year with a joint BBQ with the Ballarat SCI Regional Network in Daylesford!
Details of our next event
Thursday, 13 Dec 2018
Lake Daylesford
2 Leggatt St, Daylesford VIC 3460
BBQ area is located between Lake Daylesford Carpark and Boathouse Restaurant.
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Joint BBQ with Ballarat SCI Regional Network
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Special Actions
There are many types of special actions and we handle all of them at CPWorks. Let's take a look at those advertising actions. We must also understand that the law limits the use of advertising and controls the use of these actions.
Types of special advertising actions
Among the different types of special advertising actions, there are:
Product placement. Advertising is included in television programs, series and movies. You can implement advertising during the content or at a later time (virtually). With this, we have assured the audience of audiovisual content in our advertising.
Sponsorship is one of the most well-known special actions, with the issuance of spots before and/or after the contents, through presenters or possible program speakers, etc.
Television content also includes in-program eyecatch advertising as a special action. In other words, the program is interrupted for at least a minute to briefly explain the advertiser's qualities.
If instead of lasting around a minute it lasts a few seconds, the special action is then called a bump.
Tele-promotion is also quite similar to in-program advertising, but this is a recording broadcast in the middle of a program.
We also find captions and banners in television and internet, which are brief advertising pieces and inform us about company products and services.
There are even virtual special actions: graphic animations with movement and dynamism that are also projected over audiovisual content.
During sporting events broadcast by radio, television or internet we also find bursts of sound and image in scene changes, half times, goal repetitions, etc.
Apparently, the same audiovisual media chains create their own special actions to promote themselves to advertise their contents, programs and promotions that they need to communicate.
New ways of using special actions in different media, also in well-known street marketing and especially on the Internet, are increasing.
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If you are still unsure of how to carry out the best special action for your company, corporation, or organization, please contact CPWorks.
We also work on special advertising actions so the message reaches viewers more effectively, bearing in mind that the advertising market is currently saturated with the most conventional advertising. This will make you stand out and differentiate yourself.
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Breast cancer kills many hundreds of thousands women a year. Every year in October, an awareness campaign takes place on all levels and in all media to spread the culture of early detection of breast cancer that might save thousands of lives.
In solidarity with the October pink campaign, we will show you some ideas for a pink makeup.
Some of the nicest pink makeup looks by beauty experts
A pink makeup inspired by pink October
- Use pink eyeshadow and spread it in a random way on the upper eyelid; put it also on the lower eyelid. Apply thickening and lengthening mascara. Put white kohl on the inner rim of the eye, and use pink strass instead of black eyeliner.
- Draw the special emblem of this month next to your eye in a pink color to get an outstanding makeup inspired by pink October.
A soft pink smoky makeup
- Apply pink eyeshadow on the entire lid and blend in a homogeneous way. Put black shadow in the eye crease and blend it with the pink color to get an attractive smoky eye makeup.
- Define your eyes with black eyeliner in a cat eye style. Stick false eyelashes and combine them with your natural eyelashes by using mascara to get an exceptional pink makeup.
- Don't forget to wear a pink lipstick to complete this elegant look.
A pink glittery makeup inspired by pink October
- Apply pink eyeshadow on the entire eyelid. Then put a line of pink glitter makeup on upper lid. Stick false eyelashes on the outer edge of the eye for an outstanding makeup. Complete your makeup by applying a pink lipstick.
- With a contour pencil, draw the awareness campaign emblem and enhance it with shiny silver strass.
We hope to have slightly contributed to pink October to raise awareness for early detection of breast cancer. We wish you all a good health.


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Although many people would love to venture into the world of private practice business, it is not an easy world. According to studies conducted by the United States Small Business Administration, the survival rate of business enterprises is not very favorable. Only about two-thirds of businesses survive for two years or more. Not only that, but the number keeps on dwindling further down as more years pass by.
Less than half of the businesses established survive for six years or more.
With these statistics in mind, it only shows how difficult running a business can be! But how difficult is it to maintain a business? What are the top five reasons why private practices tend to fall short in their lifespan?
1. Resource Requirements are Underestimated
Opening up a private practice requires more than financial resource and guts. It entails a more detailed process and planning than one might think. Aside from being able to have the needed capital, one must have a clear and concise plan on how to start the business.
It isn't just a simple checklist that you can complete overnight. You should know some basics:
- Where to locate your practice?
- Who will be your ideal clients?
- Will you take insurance?
- How many clinicians will you employ?
- How much is your workers' salary or percentage?
- How can you pay for the business' bills and taxes?
Many private practices fail because owners don't start with basic business principles. Being a great clinician does not equal having a great business. If you are not ready and prepared, you will be easily swept away by the turbulence of challenge.
2. Low Client Satisfaction
Revenues, product quality and cost-effectiveness are very important in business, but are you offering good service? Common ways that people let down their clients are:
- Not returning phone calls or emails quickly
- Having a hard to navigate website
- Having an unclean office
- Not having additional amenities like water or coffee
- Not having a scheduling system
- Sloppy confidentiality
Counseling quality and cost-effectiveness can attract a lot of consumers, as quality and cost are two of the most important things that consumers look for in products or services. However, as you improve your quality, you can improve your rates. Having great revenues ensures that the business can keep on running.
Client satisfaction makes the private practice continue to exist. Not knowing how to really communicate to the clients on their preference and suggestions can close your doors.
3. Too Common: No Uniqueness
When I first launched the Practice of the Practice Podcast, I did a lot of research. The only other private practice podcast at the time was the American Counseling Association. They had not posted in more than four months. Thus, when I launched, right away iTunes ranked me #1 and I could say I was the #1 podcast for counselors in private practice. There was no competition!
In the business world, there is much competition awaiting everyone. The more common your business is, the lesser is your chance in winning. If there are a lot of counselors in your area, you have to set yourself apart!
So how do you tell your story as a private practice? How do you market those skills and niches?
One of the reasons that businesses fail is because the team lacks the marketing skills.
Clinicians have to clearly state the advantages of the counseling. Sometimes customers won't know how great your practice is unless you present it through your website, social media and traditional local media.
4. Lack of Planning Goals
Many people who venture out into private practice don't properly plan their outcomes. In my private practice consulting, I teach my clients about having one or two KPIs. A KPI is a "key performance indicator."
A KPI is the bottom-line result of what you do well. For example, a KPI could be:
- Total sessions in a month
- Total gross income in a month
- Satisfaction on a survey
So if you're doing marketing well, your KPI will change. If your social media is doing what you want, your KPI will improve.
KPIs can easily get lost in the battle. It is not only in business but also in almost anything one should do.
5. Too Rigid: Not Being Flexible Enough
Some private practice fail to adapt quickly to changes in the market, like customer needs and competition. Private practices that thrive will move quickly. They will write blog posts about current topics and trendjack what is being discussed in the media.
They'll actively engage on social media and find new ways to enhance their website. Being sluggish in adapting changes can cause private practices to be left with few clients.
Avoid these pitfalls and you'll grow a healthy, thriving private practice that will increase your influence and your income!
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Website Move
I have changed website hosts, please visit www.sammyborras.co.uk for up to date information. Thank you.
Sunday, 15 May 2016
Comica Comiket 2016
Thank you to everyone at Comica Comiket yesterday! I had a really lovely time sharing a table with Kripa Joshi, the creator of Miss Moti and watching the drawing parade.
The next event will be London MCM Comic Con. You'll be able to find table CL7 in the Comic Village section of the event. There will be Comic Village ceiling banners and a map in the show guide. I will have a full table this time so I have space for a folder of original drawings. I have around 400 hand folded free mini comics to hand out, so please come say hi!
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Sempijja said the Government is set to launch the regional mechanisation centres in six regions of the country.
The Government is set to establish regional mechanisation centres to facilitate farmers to engage in commercial agriculture.
This was disclosed by agriculture minister, Vincent Sempijja who represented President Yoweri Museveni during the celebrations to mark the World Food Day in the newly created district of Nabilatuk in Karamoja region.
Sempijja said the Government is set to launch the regional mechanisation centres in six regions of the country.
He said the launch would be in December, where President Museveni is expected to give out 150 tractors plus implements such as combine harvesters and others.
"We want to take agriculture to the next level," Sempijja told the celebrants.
He informed the audience that government is finalising arrangements to get storage facilities for the farmers across the country.
He assured the farmers of Karamoja that government is going to set up irrigation schemes and valley dams for water for production to ensure that Karamoja is developed like any other region of the country.
"We are not going to leave any stone unturned," he said.
"We are going to demystify the notion Karamoja is a desert. Karamoja would be a food basket for Uganda; we need to put things right for water production, good breeds and varieties of crops with high yields."
The minister appealed the district leaders to coordinate with his ministry to ensure that there is no hunger in the region.
The World Food Day held under the theme: "A Zero hunger world by 2030 is possible" attracted several exhibitors across the country who show cased their products.
The WFP country representative El Khidir Daloum and FAO country representative Priya Gujadhur pledged to support government and ensure that Uganda achieves a zero hunger come 2030.
The Nabilatuk LC5 chairperson Paul Lorukale appealed to the Government to provide water dams saying the pastoralists were surviving without government's intervention.
On operation wealth creation (OWC) he said, the Karimojong people are embracing the programme and are making steady progress.
He said Karamoja has huge potential to end hunger by 2030 if government makes necessary interventions to uplift the region.
He informed the minister that the district leaders were facing a problem of recovering Youth Livelihood Fund (YLF) after the young people mistook it as presidential handshake.
"We are facing a big problem to recover these funds," Lorukale said without stating the amount.
The deputy director general of NARO, Dr Imelda Kashaija informed the celebrants that her organisation was developing technologies to address to climate change effect and increase production.
She outlined triggers of hunger as use of traditional farming methods, prolonged drought, youth not involved in agriculture and limited linkages.
As a result of hunger, expectant mothers, the elderly, and children are the most affected.
During the World Food Day celebrations, six silos for storage were distributed to the best farmers in the region.


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In May Geolabs Limited hosted and jointly delivered, with Equipe Training, three one day courses for geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists and geologists.
Course topics were Understanding and Scheduling Geotechnical Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Testing Awareness and Advanced Geotechnical Laboratory Testing. The topics were presented by our Technical Director Dr John Powell and our Training and Innovation Director Chris Wallace.
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Science and the periodic table for students with moderate to severe disabilities. Some of the standards we are required to teach are extremely difficult. To assist my students, there are lots of visuals and hands-on activities. One wall has an enlarged periodic table (see featured image above) of the first 18 elements.
The bulletin board has the vocabulary words we are discussing listed. This makes for an easy review. Plus, each student receives a communication card. The card allows most of the students to participate when questions are being asked.
Most of my students have vocabulary goals in their IEP's. The students are able to use the adapted book to practice when learning their new words and show mastery as the words are understood.
There are a couple file folder activities as well. One file folder is simply colored coded for the elements to be placed using Velcro. Another file folder is matching to allow students with more severe disabilities to participate.
Students use buttons and washers to sort to begin to understand how the periodic table is set up. Students create Bohr models by choosing different elements and using M&M's. (It's always great to be able to eat the activity in the end.) Students mix different chemicals to see elements bonding and reacting with each other. Plus more. Science is always fun, especially when you are actively involved!
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This is a nifty idea. But what, exactly, do surveillance cameras record when SCP-050 "cleans?" For example, do papers fly into folders and trash fly into the bin autonomously? Or is it more like a sudden camera glitch happens, and when the picture comes back, viola! The room is sparkling. What happens to the trash in the bin? Does it vanish completely, or does it show up in facility dumpsters? (Or, perhaps as part of its "pranking" behavior, maybe the debris is transplanted to the office of someone "less clever?") A little more explanation of the process would be helpful.
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They record absolutely nothing, as noted.
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the absence of anything.
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Rephrase: Record nothing out of the ordinary.
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Hmm, i'll give thought to changing it around some.
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Very true… Maybe the statue becomes sentient and mives around? There are some weird SCP's out there…
I have a disquieting urge to murder you in your sleep, Bright.
You'd better keep that ruler nice and close, eh.
So, the impetuous for this one was that at the time, Ghost was going through making sure all the articles were in Metric. My basic idea was something that refused to allow itself to be measured with Metric, and it grew from there. Also, who doesn't love Monkey?
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I like it for that reason.
Having just read about Eris's golden apple of discord, I'm coming back to upvote this. I like it.
I enjoyed the reference to the Apple of Discord, intended or otherwise.
proven to be a mixed blessing
seems to take a perverse thrill in leaving traps for its owner, little pranks that are not discovered until too late.
if your reading this your gay
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And boom goes the dynamite on number six to reach 100, one of my oldest SCPs.
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if your reading this your gay
Without the footnotes it's shorter than my thumb :P
Seriously, though, I know it was from a different time, but there's just not enough here to grab me. -1, sorry.


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BFNL - Moran takes over as Castlemaine coach after Monfries steps down
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CASTLEMAINE premiership player Don Moran has taken over as Magpies coach after Angus Monfries stood down.
Monfries, who was a star recruit for the Magpies this year, had been announced as their 2020 coach last month.
"It's one of those things that hasn't worked out as far as Angus coaching next year... that's footy," Castlemaine committee member Derrick Filo said on Friday.
"He was fantastic for us on and off the field this year and he leaves us with our best wishes.
"Our attitude now is to very much look forward rather than look back. We're rapt to have Donny on board as coach and we'll support him 100 per cent."
Moran was a member of Castlemaine's 1992 premiership team - as was Filo - and has been an assistant for the past three years.
"Don was a champion country player in the '90s and is a Castlemaine local," Filo said.
"He has been involved as an assistant over the past three years and has a really good understanding of the challenges we face.
"But he has really good ideas on how to take the club forward. We're going to have a real emphasis on developing our local talent this year."
Moran takes on the coaching role at Castlemaine with the Magpies having been winless this year with an average losing margin of 105 points and their three best players having departed in Monfries, best and fairest Matt Filo (Eaglehawk) and inter-league representative Jake O'Brien (Gisborne).
"Obviously, there will be player turnover like most clubs do and we always knew that was going to be the case for us," Filo said.
"We know we're chasing our tail a bit, but the positive is the leadership group led by our captain David Stephens and John Watson has really stood up through this period and we've got more local players signed than we did this time last year.
"We've got a larger committee with some young, energetic people on it, so the past couple of weeks have really galvanised the club."
The Magpies have a new president in Caleb Kuhle, who has taken over from Michael Blake.
Castlemaine has also appointed Jason Anderson to the role of junior development manager.
Meanwhile, having come out of retirement in his 50s and kicking two goals in the Magpies' round 18 game against South Bendigo this year, Filo says there will be no chance he will be pulling the boots back on at any stage again next season.
"That won't be happening again... I've got four kids playing sport, so I'll be watching a fair bit of them next year," Filo said.
Castlemaine, which last played senior finals in 2005, had been co-coached this year by Shawn and Derrick Filo.
Shawn has been appointed co-coach of Central Murray league club Lake Boga alongside Mitch Hough, who was also at Castlemaine this year, but his season was soured by injury.
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According to statistics of the US Coast Guard, over two dozen boats carrying over 2000 Haitians were intercepted and returned to Haiti in 1993. This report highlights AI's concerns about the US police of forcibly returning all Haitians intercepted at sea, without any attempt to consider their claims for asylum. On 7 December 1993, 10 of 28 asylum-seekers returned to Haiti were reportedly arrested on disembarkation; a further six were arrested on 10 December and another six on 14 December, illustrating the vulnerability of those forcibly returned by US authorities. All the detainees have now been released. AI's concerns about the US-administered program for processing asylum applications in Haiti are also discussed and two cases described which illustrate the potential danger to the asylum seeker of applying for asylum in the country where s/he is at risk of human rights violations (Lormil Rodrigue and Celor Josaphat).


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Oh, the delight of having a purpose! Nothing thrills my heart more than when I find myself right in the middle of what I'm meant to do. It's as if one can actually feel the warmth of the pleasure of God's heart.
Late Friday afternoon, a UPS truck pulled up outside the small-town music shop my husband manages in beautiful Boerne, Texas. Several boxes were brought inside and set deftly in the hallway with care unknowingly-befitting of their contents' worth; each humble cardboard box held the culmination of years' investment of time, resources, and heart.
I emerged from my teaching room where I'd given music lessons all afternoon and was immediately greeted by my husband's beaming smile.
"The CDs are finally in!" he said.
He took my hand and drew me quickly to the side of one of the large boxes. Pulling out one of the CDs, we opened it together and finally felt that peace that washes over your heart, when you know you've "run a good race" or "fought a good fight."
The recording held an immense investment of our heart – both in worship and in work – and held, also, the legacy of countless hours of prayer given by those who love us most. Most of all, it held a testimony of the great faithfulness of our loving God – to give us the music of worship in the first place and to help carry us through this beautiful journey of bringing this gift of His heart to the rest of His children, too.
There is no higher purpose than to love our God, to know His love for us, and to share it faithfully with others. This is simply one step out of a journey's millions that will allow me to tell this world, "Your Father loves you!" Our great God has given every heart the opportunity to love Him; He has given us all the chance to seek Him and find that He has a hope and future awaiting us.
Seek His heart, dear friend… Know the hope that is Christ. May this recording help bring your heart closer to Him, and may it open your eyes to the truth of your eternal purpose: you were created to bring glory to God and to know His love forever.
No higher calling… No greater hope or future…
I just had a glimpse of such fulfillment, when seeing the CDs that carried with them the promise of all that was yet to come and the legacy of God having led us so faithfully thus far. He's helping me follow the path He always meant for me, day by day…
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will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ."
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|Item Selection Methods in Polytomous Computerized Adaptive Testing
|Ali, Usama S.
|Director of Research:
|Chang, Hua-Hua
|Doctoral Committee Chair(s):
|Anderson, Carolyn J.
|Doctoral Committee Member(s):
|Chang, Hua-Hua; Douglas, Jeffrey A.; Zhang, Jinming
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|Educational Psychology
|Educational Psychology
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|University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
|Polytomus items
computerize adaptive testing
item selection
item response theory
polytomous IRT models.
|Given the rapid advancement of computer technology, the importance of administering adaptive tests with polytomous items is in great need. With regard to the applicability of adaptive testing using polytomous IRT models, adaptive testing can use polytomous items of either rating scales, or in some testing situations of multiple choice. Additionally, the availability of computerized polytomous scoring of open-ended items enhances such applicability. This need promotes the research in polytomous adaptive testing (PAT). This dissertation is an e ort to focus on item selection methods, as a major component, in polytomous computerized adaptive testing. So, it consists of ve chapters that cover the following: Chapter 1 focuses on a thorough introduction to the item response theory (IRT) models and adaptive testing related to polytomous items. Such an important overview and introduction to basic concepts in test theory and mathematical models for polytomous items is needed for the ow of consequent chapters. Chapter 2 is devoted to the development of a central location index (LI) to uniquely represent the polytomous item with a scale value parameter using most commonly used polytomous models. The motivation and rationale to search for a central or an overall location parameter is twofold: a) the confusion of multiple and di erent parameterizations for a polytomous item even for the same model, and b) the unavailability of such single location parameter block the usage of certain item selection methods in adaptive testing. Two approaches are used to derive the proposed LIs, one is based on the item category response functions (ICRFs) and the other is based on the polytomous item response function (IRF). As a result, four LIs are proposed. Chapter 3 is particularly assigned to development of an item selection method based on the developed location index and primarily assess its performance in the PAT context relative to existing methods. This method belongs to the non-information based item selection methods and we referred it as Matching-LI method. The results support that this proposed method is promising and is capable to produce accurate ability estimates and successfully manage the item pool usage. Chapter 4 introduces new item selection methods taking in consideration the previous chapter's results. The new methods are the hybrid, stage-based information, polytomous a-strati cation methods. The first two methods try to merge more than one criterion for selecting items of each PAT (e.g., the hybrid method merges both the Matching-LI and maximum information (MI) methods). The last method uses Matching-LI method within each stratum. Chapter 5 provides discussion, conclusions, and limitations and future research directions with respect to important components of an adaptive testing program (i.e., item selection methods, item response models, item banks, and trait versus attribute estimation).
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