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Max and the Moon: Crazy
Most of the time, more is just more, but in this case, more impossibly blends into an incredible and original sound that rocks the "Crazy"-titled debut EP of Max and the Moon, set to drop in February 25th. Apparent in the lyric video below, Banksy is not one of the four fellas that make up this exciting indie-rock band. That said, trade in the spray cans for a guitar, piano, bass and drum set and you get something of unusual talent without the mysterious.
Emerging out of the combustive indie music scene of southern California in 2013, Max and the Moon and their relentless gig playing have created a buzz that rides on its own frequency. The four piece band continue perfecting their sound into what has become a collection of saluted indie-rock gems that are as catchy as they are clever and sonically arresting.
With driving rhythms, strong guitar licks, steady piano and punctuated vocal harmonies, Max and the Moon push their genre in new directions. Drawing from a variety of influences, the band's familiar, yet intrinsically unique sound resembles the classic harmonies of the Beach Boys and early Coldplay to the catchy dance beats of Passion Pit. A moody, dynamic indie rock band, these four gents showcase tight musicianship complemented by razor-sharp writing capabilities with both sophistication and urgency.
"Crazy" fundamentally just rocks hard and feels good.
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Twenty Years After the Fall of the Berlin Wall, How We Misremember the Cold War
Tallinn, Estonia
Twenty years ago this week, the Berlin Wall was taken down ending the division of that city and, symbolically, Germany and all of Europe. Within two years of that event, the Soviet Union itself dissolved and the Cold War was over. These events were unimaginable even only a few years before they occurred. As late as the mid-1980s, it was assumed by most policy makers on both sides of the Cold War divide that the Cold War was going to go on for a long time, if not forever. While better relationships between the two sides and a softening of the repressive Communist regimes were viewed as achievable, the end of the Cold War itself, was not.
The Cold War was the organizing principle of American foreign policy, and had a strong influence on domestic policy as well, for almost half a century. Today, less than two decades after its end, the Cold War is poorly remembered. The equivalence which some have suggested between the threat of Jihadist terror and that represented by the USSR, and the almost ubiquitous comparisons between Saddam Hussein and Stalin from those trying to drum up support for the Iraq war are just some examples of this. These comparisons are not so much wildly inaccurate, Jihadist terror represents a real threat to the U.S., and Hussein was much worse than your garden variety dictator, but they betray an intellectual laziness and failure to understand the true nature, and, for quite a long time, power of the Soviet regime.
When the war between Russia and Georgia broke out in 2008, there was a lot of speculation in Washington, and elsewhere, about the possibility of a new Cold War. In some quarters of the American foreign policy elite this was met almost with a sense of glee because it was comfortable territory. A New Yorker cartoon from that fall captured, and implicitly criticized, this sentiment as it showed a heavily decorated general speaking to room full of government officials compared returning to a Cold War to putting on a "comfortable old shoe."
The Cold War was many things including, a struggle for the future of the world, a half century flirtation with nuclear annihilation and power politics between superpowers, but it was not a "comfortable old shoe." However, as the years go by and the U.S. continues to face new and previously unimaginable perils, there is a temptation to see the Cold War as a more comfortable and simple struggle and to view it through a rosy nostalgic tint.
That nostalgia is the byproduct of victory. From the vantage point of 2009, twenty years after the collapse of the Berlin Wall, the Cold War looks very different than it did in decade preceding the fall of the Berlin Wall. The victory which in the mid-80s was unimaginable now seems to have been inevitable. History does that as back stories and narratives are created making it seem that the eventual outcome was the only possible one. Victory in the Cold War,however was not, and was not viewed, as inevitable or obvious at the time.
The two decades since the Cold War have not been easy for the U.S. The "peace dividend" was sapped by conflicts in the Balkans and elsewhere, followed by the struggle against terrorism and the ill-conceived war in Iraq. A new and different set of challenges quickly emerged requiring virtually the entire foreign policy community to change foci and become familiar with new parts of the worlds, types of conflicts and security threats. Concepts like cyber-terrorism, f or example, and climate change are important foreign policy issues which did not exist two decades ago.
The two decades since the Cold War have also been a period of extraordinary advances as the U.S. and our allies have helped countries ranging from Croatia to Latvia shake off decades of repressive regimes, move concretely towards democracy and integration into a strong and increasingly peaceful Europe. This work is, of course, not yet complete, much of the former Soviet Union is still characterized by undemocratic regimes, unresolved conflicts and the threat of Russian aggression. Nonetheless, now is a good time to recognize some of these accomplishments and be grateful that the Cold War is firmly in the past.

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Here, at Plan Canada, we know that youth have the power to change the world – and we have 20 compelling examples to prove it.
Canada has some incredible youth who are driving local and global efforts to impact positive change. We want to celebrate young Canadians who share in our vision of a world in which every person – regardless of faith, culture or gender – can access the rights and freedoms they deserve, and reach their full potential.
That's why we were thrilled to acquire the Top 20 Under 20™ program from Youth in Motion in 2014 and are now pleased to continue its legacy as one of our national youth engagement initiatives.
The 2015 Top 20 Under 20™ award recipients.
Each year, the Top 20 Under 20™ award recognizes 20 of Canada's brightest youth who have demonstrated a significant level of innovation, leadership, and achievement in their communities and abroad.
This year, our national judging panel of committed and qualified Canadian volunteers, selected 20 deserving young men and women to claim the Top 20 Under 20™ 2015 title. In addition to being recognized for their achievements, winners participated in a unique 3-day leadership summit to connect with one another and develop personal and professional skills. They also received individual Career Coaching, courtesy of Right Management.
From young social entrepreneurs to environmental and health science researchers, this dynamic group has completed extraordinary feats that are helping others, inspiring their peers and laying a promising foundation for future generations.
Anjali Katta, Because I am a Girl Girls' Speakers Bureau and member of the Government of Canada's newly-created Girls Advisory Council.
We believe the most powerful global movements start at the community level and that overcoming big challenges often begins with small, collective successes. And though the greatest triumphs happen when we work together, we know it often starts with one person who dares to put bold ideas in motion to drive positive change.
"I refused to give up," says 17-year-old recipient, Anjali Katta of British Colombia, recalling how her first conference workshop only had 5 attendees despite hours spent arranging speakers. She didn't let the experience detract her and urges youth to not be disheartened by inevitable bumps along the way: "simply start somewhere," she encourages. "If you have even an inkling of an idea, go with it."
All of this year's winners prove that it isn't the moments of difficulty that define us, but how we choose to act in the face of them. We're proud (and in awe) of these young changemakers for seeing the opportunity that exists within challenges – and for rallying to improve the lives of others and making incredible things possible.
We can't wait to see what these inspiring youth do next. In the meantime, we'd like to share with you the extraordinary achievements they've already accomplished (all before the age of 20!). Without further ado, we'd like to introduce Plan Canada's 2015 Top 20 Under 20™…
Plan Canada offers a special thanks to our generous corporate sponsors, including lead funding partner RBC Foundation, for supporting the Top 20 Under 20™ program.


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ABYSS brings together research groups and private sector partners with broad and complementary expertise and scientific interests, from mantle magmatism to microbial life.
The ABYSS research and training programme will specifically promote collaborations and exchanges between research groups working on high-temperature magmatic and lower temperature hydrothermal systems, and between academia and private sector.
The 10 Full partners are research institutions and universities which expertise covers the entire range of methods and scales essential to investigate the open mid-ocean ridge system in a dynamic Earth context, and to master/develop relevant scientific tools such as:
- the characterization of deformation and melt-rock vs. fluid-rock chemical exchanges by direct analysis of geological materials and remote geophysical probing of the lithosphere composition, temperatures, and deformation;
- experimental techniques to measure rheological, physical, petrological and chemical parameters in close and open multi-phase systems at pressures and temperatures analogue to deep Earth's environments;
- thermodynamic and reactive transport modelling to describe the thermo-mechanical and chemical evolution of the lithosphere from the scale of the pore/crystal to that of global chemical exchange fluxes.
The 4 Associated Partners from the private sector complete the network, by broadening the range of disciplines and skills proposed in the ABYSS research and training programme. They will participate via secondments and specialized courses and seminars/visits. ABYSS will also benefit from the collaboration with a high-technology start-up nurtured by CNRS, VOXAYA. Private sector involvement will illustrate entrepreneurship, the possibilities of transfer of knowledge between academia and industry and the organisation/management of SMEs and a large company, while providing access to the complementary technologies and skills required to reach the scientific, training and outreach objectives of the ABYSS project.


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Crude oil continues to threaten beaches and wildlife on South Korea's west coast after the country's worst spill.
Thousand of local residents, police and volunteers are trying to clear the oil from the country's coastline.
The oil is leaking from the Hong Kong-registered Hebei Spirit, which collided with a drifting industrial barge near the coast of Taean on Friday.
The clean-up operation has continued over the weekend but some locals say they are afraid the beaches will never return to their previous condition.
More than 9,000 people are attempting to clear the beaches, while 140 ships are fighting the spill out at sea.
There is particular concern for bird life as the slick has covered important transit points for migrating birds.
Local fishermen have raised barriers in an attempt to prevent the oil from contaminating their seaweed farms.
More than 20 million tourists are drawn to the natural beauty of the area every year, but officials say numbers are likely to drop significantly.
An investigation has been launched into the accident and a state of emergency has been declared.
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Episode 006 Starship Farragut
I love some good fan fiction and frankly it doesn't get much better then Starship Farragut if you love the original 1960's Star Trek. I hope you guys like the episode. If you want to help out with their Kickstarter you don't have much time. It's over at the end of December 31. So listen to the episode and click here to donate if you're in to it. Live long and prosper.


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Nike ACG All Mountain Jacket
This winter jacket uses Gore-Tex Performance Shell fabric, so extremely waterproof and very breathable; removable snowskirt; mesh lining adds comfort; pockets lined for extra warmth; chest venting. But 1025g (size L) is very heavy; other jackets use more breathable Gore-Tex Pro Shell; pocket access easily blocked by rucksack belts; hood fit and movement is not as good as others.
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Area wildfires break out amid hot, dry conditions
Wed., July 9, 2014, 8:07 a.m.
At least two wildfires have engulfed thousands of acres of private and government-owned lands in Central Washington as conditions worsen for those battling the blazes.
Grant County officials have doused the front of a fire that has scorched 800 acres near Quincy, Wash., said Don Fortier, chief of Grant County Fire District 3. Some flanks of the fire are still active, Fortier said, and high winds are a concern. No evacuations have been ordered though a few structures are still threatened, Fortier said.
A wildfire in Chelan County near Entiat, Wash., has swallowed 5,000 acres, officials said Wednesday morning, and evacuations have been ordered for those living in areas around Mills Canyon.
The fire broke out just after noon Tuesday, according to a news release from the U.S. Forest Service. The blaze, which is located roughly four miles west of Entiat, north of Wenatchee, has burned land owned privately and federal forestland, according the Forest Service. Local, state and federal fire agencies are working to douse the fire.
Temperatures are expected to break 90 degrees Wednesday in the areas affected by the fires, according to the National Weather Service. A red flag warning has been issued for the area, indicating dry and breezy conditions could lead to rapid fire spread. Gusts could reach 35 miles per hour in some areas.
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Dharmachakra Buddhist Center, New Jersey
Dharmachakra Buddhist Center is a Buddhist meditation center in northern New Jersey. We offer instruction in meditation and Buddhist spiritual practice through meditation classes, meditation retreats and special meditation events. Meditation is for everyone, from those who seek relaxation to those who wish to follow the Buddhist spiritual path. We are a member of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU).
Dharmachakra Buddhist Center was established in 2005 by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Founder of the NKT-IKBU. It is dedicated to the happiness and freedom from suffering of every living being.
We are located in the Millburn Mall, at 2933 Vauxhall Rd., Vauxhall NJ. Our center is near the townships of Millburn, Maplewood and Union, and conveniently accessible to I-78 and the Garden State Parkway. There is plenty of well-lit parking, and we are located on the ground floor, wheelchair accessible.
The center is open immediately before, during and after scheduled events and classes. See our calendar for specific days and times.
Enter into the reception room, where there is a coat rack and place to leave your shoes. Classes are held in the main meditation room, adjacent to the main reception area. There are plenty of comfortable chairs, and we have cushions for sitting on the floor. We strive to create a physical environment that is quiet and peaceful, where people can enjoy a break from ordinary problems and concerns.
There is no particular dress code for events at the center. Casual dress is appropriate.


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Studio Visit with Jamie Martinez in Dumbo, Brooklyn
I had the opportunity to meet with the dymanic New York artist Jamie Martinez at his Dumbo studio in Brooklyn. Originally hailing from Colombia, Jamie lives and works in New York City and his practice ranges from painting, sculpture and installation. The essence of his work lays in 'triangulism' (a self-coined term), where he deconstructs and fragments an image geometrically into triangles to further explore its form, composition and structure. Jamie intelligently weaves elements of pop culture and current events (Caitlyn Jenner and Hillary Clinton) into his work, creating optically alluring canvases. Intentionally, Jamie is capturing compelling events from the 2010s to create a visual archive of these controversial times for the future. This year has been an incredibly productive year for the artist, as he participated in the summer group show 'An Inclusive World' at the Queens Museum, curated by Vida Sabbaghi, and is in two groups exhibits that are running concurrently, 'Small is Beautiful' at Flowers Gallery and 'Chromatic Convergence' at Anderson Contemporary. Jamie has also collaborated with the incredibly talented sculptor Will Kurtz on a public installation at Port Authority in New York City, which was also curated by Vida Sabbaghi. Aside from these impressive projects, Jamie is also the CEO, publisher and founder of one of the most engaging sites about contemporary art called Arte Fuse. In this visit Jamie shares his passion for his work, process and drive.
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Colette Elise Barrett, 80, of Munroe Falls, passed away on Dec. 30, 2012 after a long illness.
She was born in Sainte Savine, France, where she met Ronald Barrett who was serving in the U.S. Army at the time. They were married in France moving to the U.S. in 1957. Colette was a long time member of Holy Family Parish in Stow.
Preceded in death by her daughter, Katherine Stevens, her survivors include husband of 57 years, Ronald L.; daughter, Mary (Bruce) Grenier of Jacksonville, Fl.; sons, Steven of Munroe Falls, and Jacques (Jeanne) of Cuyahoga Falls; son-in-law, Michael Stevens of Newport News, Va.; grandchildren, Nicole, Matthew, Eric, Colette, Theresa, and James; brothers, Guy Jacquot and Michel Jacquot both of France.
Calling hours will be on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Dunn-Quigley Stow Chapel (Kent Rd. at Rt. 91). Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday at 12:00 noon at Holy Family Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to one's favorite charity. Please go to www.dunn-quigley.com to view Colette's Book of Memories.
(Dunn-Quigley, STOW, 330-688-3866 R-C 12-31-12)


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Common Ankle Sprain
By far, most injuries occur to the ankle with an "inversion" or rolling in of the foot and ankle in a weight-bearing position. It is common in soccer, basketball and football. Often times this is associated with a pop over the outer side of the ankle. There may be immediate swelling and an inability to walk. By far, most of these types of injuries will involve the anterior talofibular ligament ("ATFL") and possibly the calcaneofibular ligament. The pain is usually over the outside, or lateral, part of the ankle. Typically, the other structures are intact.
The type and treatment for these types of injuries depends on the extent of the ligament tear and amount of instability. Often with mild ankle sprains they will respond well to icing, compression and elevation. Sometimes a brace, air stirrupor taping can be used to protect the ankle from repeated inversion injuries. For those with a more severe strain, they are sometimes immobilized in a cast or walking boot.
In more severe chronic situations, when a patient has recurrent ankle sprains, they can undergo a small surgical procedure to repair their ligaments. By far, most people will get better with nonsurgical treatment. Physical therapy for instruction on strengthening one's ankle is also helpful at times
Ankle Sprain / Syndesmosis
Approximately 5% of all ankle "sprains" will involve the syndesmosis. This is the very thick tissue that attaches the end of the tibia to the fibula. A scenario for this injury is having one's foot planted into the ground and having the body rotate the other way. For example, the left foot will be fixed on the ground and the body will rotate to the right causing an external rotation injury. Often these are extremely painful and typically hurt much worse than a typical ATFL strain. With a severe strain it is sometimes associated with a fracture to the upper fibula bone.
The examination for a syndesmosis injury typically shows a different pain pattern than an ATFL sprain. External rotation of the ankle may cause a significant amount of pain on an exam. Inversion of the ankle may not be quite as tender as one would find with an ATFL tear.
Ankle Sprain / Deltoid Ligament
The deltoid ligament is a wide complex ligament over the inner part of the ankle. A sprain here can sometimes be associated with an ATFL sprain. Typically these indicate more severity to the injury than the usual ATFL sprain. An ankle deltoid ligament sprain coupled with an ATFL sprain takes longer to heal
Ankle Fracture
Occasionally with an inversion injury that would normally cause an ankle sprain, a piece of bone can be pulled off. We refer to this as an avulsion fracture. Sometimes the ligament actually is stronger than the bony insertion point and an avulsion fracture will ensue. Often these can be treated conservatively either in a walking boot or an Air Cast. A more significant fracture may be treated with a cast or surgery. The bone usually fractured here is the end of the fibula which we call the "lateral malleolus.
Lateral Foot Fracture
The same mechanism that causes an ankle sprain can sometimes cause a fifth metatarsal fracture in the foot. This is a fracture that occurs in the outer part of the foot along the long metatarsal bone. These sometimes can be confused with a routine ankle sprain. Typically, however, the pain will be more along the side of the foot than in the ankle area.
Other Injuries
Other ankle injuries that can occur include calcaneus or talus fractures, an osteochondral fracture (a bony cartilage injury in the weight-bearing portion of the talus), peroneal tendon tears or subluxations, and subtalar injuries.


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Details for the junior Awards Dinner evening have already been supplied to the relevant age groups.
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Any time. How did you make the tileset I always wanted to learn :D. Do you have any videos or references on how to start make them. would you be willing to teach me how to make one if you don't mind :D.
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I don't have any tutorial video. If you want to learn, there's plenty online tutorial that can help you. This is one of them https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFvsRvo_78Y Also
Also There's online community that can help you. Pixelation is the great place to start.
Thank you ^_^ :D.
Do you have any of the resources links you used on Pixelation :D, I am having some trouble finding tutorials. Where did you start when you where looking into creating your own tilesets :)
The pixelation is community for pixel artist. However, Tileset aren't necessary to be pixel art. You can for example create a tileset with digital painting or vector image.
If you want to make tiles you need to learn how to tiling, grid, etc. The youtube video that I mentioned before was my starting point. It explain how the tileset works and how to tiling them.
Alright ^_^ Thank you again for helping me get started :D. Maybe one day we can work together. Take care.


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US District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin Other Statutes Cases
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Soo Line Railroad Company v. Wisconsin White Sand, LLC
as 3:2018cv00463
Plaintiff: Soo Line Railroad Company
Defendant: Wisconsin White Sand, LLC
Cause Of Action: Sherman-Clayton Act
Brakebush Brothers, Inc. et al v. K & J Transporting
as 3:2014cv00177
Plaintiff: Brakebush Brothers, Inc. , Travelers Property Casualty Company of America
Defendant: K & J Transporting
Cause Of Action: Liability of Carriers Under Bills of Lading
FourWinds Transportation, Inc. et al v. Reliable Express, LLC et al
as 3:2014cv00142
Defendant: Reliable Express, LLC, Westchester Fire Insurance Company
Plaintiff: Plastic Recyclers Southeast, Inc. , FourWinds Transportation, Inc.
Cause Of Action: Liability of Carriers Under Bills of Lading
Marten Transport Ltd. et al v. Service Trucking, Inc. et al
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Defendant: Lancer Insurance Company , Interstate Transporting LLC , Service Trucking, Inc.
Plaintiff: Marten Transport Ltd. , Marten Transport Logistics LLC
Cause Of Action: Liability of Carriers Under Bills of Lading
National Freight, Inc. v. Freedom Graphic Systems, Inc.
as 3:2009cv00198
Plaintiff: National Freight, Inc.
Defendant: Freedom Graphic Systems, Inc.
Cause Of Action: Federal Question
Type: Other Statutes › None
WISCONSIN CENTRAL, LTD. v. Blomberg Logging, Inc.
as 3:2008cv00167
Plaintiff: WISCONSIN CENTRAL, LTD.
Defendant: Blomberg Logging, Inc.
Cause Of Action: Sherman-Clayton Act
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Ed Davey, the new Liberal Democrat cabinet minister, is re-thinking who gets benefits amid concerns the number of people classified as "fuel poor" is about to spiral out of control.
The Government currently has a legal obligation to help lower bills for people living in "fuel poverty" – those who spend more than 10 per cent of their income on gas and electricity.
Currently, some households can get up to £300 per year to help them with their bills. This scheme will end but new intiatives are due to offer thousands of pounds in subsidies for fuel-poor households to install new boilers and insulation.
Officials are concerned that the number of households in fuel poverty will double from four million to eight million by 2016.
The current definition means a large number of well-off people who live in big houses, such as the Queen, are technically fuel-poor.
Under the new proposals, Mr Davey will slash the number of people classified as living in fuel poverty from eight million to three million by fiddling with the definition.
Only people with low incomes and above average energy costs will be counted as fuel-poor. He is also planning to scrap the Government's targets on eliminating fuel poverty.
Mr Davey said the whole system of grants will be reviewed to make sure "resources are being used as effectively as possible".
The one scheme certain to stay is the Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners towards their heating costs, which the Prime Minister has promised to keep.
Most other schemes are being consolidated into the Energy Company Obligation - a requirement on companies to help people lower their bills by installing energy efficiency measures.
Charities such as National Energy Action last night condemned the "flawed" proposals.
"The Government's proposals mean that the number of fuel-poor households in England will reduce significantly without any actual improvement in their circumstances," Ron Campbell, its chief policy analyst. "In reality they will still lack access to affordable warmth."


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One more thing recommended for older people is to learn a hobby -- knitting, crochet, stained glass, wood carving, embroidery, etc.
I made the mistake of taking on a crochet/embroidery project for pay, thinking I could whip it out in no time. After 25 years of not doing those skills, I was dismayed to discover I can't pick up where I left off. I need to relearn. So, I'm relearning crochet, knitting, and embroidery.
In order to do knitwear design, I have to relearn how to do all the math (left brain) and write instructions -- sequential, left-brain stuff. Designing again is going to be a huge relearning process that will challenge both my right and left hemispheres.


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The first civilizations known to have made use of carbon were the Sumerians and Egyptians, who used charcoal as a smokeless fuel and for smelting metal ores. Later recorded uses of charcoal for medicinal purposes were found in Egyptian and Greek texts dating back to between 1500 and 400 B.C. In 1772, the French chemist, Antoine Lavoisier, demonstrated that diamonds were a form of carbon.
Between 1779 and 1786, Carl Wilhelm Scheele in Swedish Pomerania, and Berthollet, Monge and Vandermonde in France, demonstrated that graphite, or "pencil lead," was mostly carbon. It was not until 1789, however, that the element was named and listed as "carbon" in a textbook written by Lavoisier.
New and exotic forms of carbon, or allotropes, were introduced beginning in 1985 with the discovery of buckminsterfullerene, or C60, and its associated forms including nanotubes and buckyballs. This discovery earned its three discoverers, R. Curl, H. Kroto and R. Smalley, the 1996 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. C60 was recently noted as the largest molecule found in outer space and is believed to be created within evolved stars.
In terms of abundance, carbon ranks as fourth in the universe. It ranks 15th in the category of elements contained in the Earth's crust. The best-known allotropes of carbon are diamond, graphite and amorphous carbon, which includes soot and charcoal.


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European money pushes total to half of £9.2 million needed
May 26 2009
MARYHILL'S historic Burgh Halls have received a new and massive cash injection as the drive to restore them gathers pace.
We can exclusively reveal that the Halls have been awarded £1.279 million from the European Regional Development Fund.
The money means that around £4.5 million in funding has been secured and work is on course to begin in September and be completed in early 2011. The total cost is £9.2 million.
The money which comes from the "Lowlands and Uplands Scotland 2007-2013 (European Structural Funds) Programme" is the THIRD major cash boost in just FIVE months. In JANUARY the Heritage Lottery Fund announced £990,000 while in APRIL, the BIG Lottery Fund promised £980,000.
Welcoming the latest funding, Billy McAllister, Chair of the Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust, said: "This is great news and represents the biggest piece of funding to date as we endeavour to bring the halls back to life.
"There can be no better example of urban regeneration than our drive to restore and equip Maryhill Burgh Halls for the community and our city. We are delighted and very grateful to be receiving this European money. Such sizeable funding is a major boost to our work."
Once restored, the Halls will be a 21st century community asset which will recapture the splendid historic beauty of one of the city's most treasured buildings.
The ERDF money is on top of the £1.25 million given over the past 3 years to the project from the Scottish Government's Cities' Growth Fund, delivered through Glasgow City Council.
The Scottish Government Housing and Regeneration Directorate has also supported the project with around £200,000 funding to date.
Crucially, the Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust plans to announce other successful funding bids later this summer.
The regeneration project is being overseen by the Board of Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust, which comprises of people living or working within the local community and 3 key partner organisations - Maryhill Housing Association, Cube Housing Association and Glasgow City Council.
The City Council currently owns the halls but will transfer their ownership to the Trust.
Hunter Reid, Project Co-ordinator and Company Secretary of Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust, said: "The overall proposals will add a new dimension to the area and consist of a dynamic blend of well considered and sensitive historic building restoration with strong contemporary new build additions."
Willy Briody, Director of Maryhill Housing Association, added: "This long-awaited restoration will re-awaken our historic burgh halls and deliver a much needed community asset. We're pleased to be playing our part in such an important restoration."
Lynn McCulloch, Chief Executive of Cube Housing Association, said: "The Halls are one of the few remaining historic buildings in the area and are an important link to Maryhill's fascinating past. They were officially opened in 1878 but have lain empty for the past eight years. They are listed on the buildings at risk register and it's important for a community controlled landlord like Cube to contribute to the regeneration of the whole community and not just the housing".
News release issued by Ross Wilson Public Relations www.rosswilsonpr.com on behalf of Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust.


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You can probably tell that Facebook generates ads based on the pages you like.
But the social media site may know even more about you than you think, particularly about your political views.
Whether you agree with it or not, Facebook has already put you in a political box and categorized you as liberal, moderate or conservative.
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In March I became so very frustrated with my iPhone's autocorrect feature that I thought, "DAMMIT I AM GOING TO TURN THIS BLASTED THING OFF." And I did.
And I am here to tell you that everything is fine.
Here's what's changed.
First, I make typos. I always have and always will (until Google somehow just types things for me, which is scary as fuck) and now I need to correct them manually. I still miss a physical keyboard for this, but it's really not as bad as one would think. My overall typing quality is pretty good, turns out.
The other thing I've done more is dictation. It's something I had used of course, but it's been a lot more convenient to just talk to the device and let it type for me (but not in that creepy Google way, which is scary as fuck).
The only thing I do miss are the shortcuts I made for longer phrases, but I can deal.
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Try to find a charity that compliments your goals and your business. You should try to find a Denver-area charity that's a natural fit for your needs.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — It had all the trappings of a re-election rally: thousands packing a convention center, Barack Obama T-shirts, videos celebrating the health care law, and a wall-size banner with encouraging messages to the incumbent president.
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Trump needs to conduct these activities because the entire MSM media, excluding Fox, is campaigning against him 24/7/365.
Didn't Monica's boyfriend's wife and various criminal enterprises outspend Trump by almost 2-1?
Why wouldn't he get an early start on fund raising? Hillary outspent him two-to-one in 2016. The Dem's are the party of big money. The President knows this and is attempting to get a jump on it. Of course the Dem candidate will outspend him in 2020 so it's only rational that he starts fund raising now.
Oh brother. We just 8 years of the Campaigner – in – Chief. Where was this journalistic rectal thermometer then. Just another article about 2000 words too long that merely takes another slap at Trump for something he far from initiated.
The big difference between Trump and all the rest is his refusing to accept funds from lobbyists, so they don't have the White House access they are used to. These are the donors who buy the presidency and are as pixxed off that he won the election as are the media and the Dems. Lobbyists have never been shut out of the WH and Trump has told them he is not for sale.
all the lobbyists are running all our government agencies and all the career civil servants who know how to run the country have been fired. YOU think this is a good thing ? what a crock…
I am for Trump
J. Stevenson, what are you drinking? Trump has more lobbyists in his administration than probably any other president. Trump is totally "for sale", and the corporations know it. Grow a brain!
Trump needs to be impeached and tossed in prison. Then have the key thrown away so he will never be free. Then he can see how it feels not to have freedom.
Thank you for the usual insightful leftist low IQ Snowflake response.
hes not imprisoning them hes sending them back to their country chill tf out
First, something positive. I was happy to learn of empirical information in article. BUT, the article was so slanted against President Trump as to be deemed fake news ("Perhaps Trump just lied." (Two different issues)). The article mentions that President Trump raised over $67 million, but ended 2018 with $19 million. President Trump spent over $40 million 2016 and 2017. President Trump conducted 57 political rallies. The article notes the hats and T-shirts sold, but NEVER MENTIONS THE INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF REPUBLICAN SENATORS during a mid-term election that lost the House and the number of political rallies in… Read more »
At least Trump is getting donations from willing donors. Fresh from his first election, Obama used billions of our children's tax dollars to save thousands of union jobs in the car industry and bailed out the banks and many Wall Street businesses. This secured his source of reelection funds for his reelection four years later.
THIS ARTICLE WAS OBVIOUSLY WRITTEN BY, A TRUMP-HATE-GROUP. THAT FEELS; IT IS NOT NORMAL TO BE SUCCESSFUL WITH YOUR OWN BRAND NAME. WHEN, IF FACT, IT IS NORMAL! >>>>> THIS IS >>> FAKE NEWS!!! <<<< ie: A PACK-OF-LIES; SPUN INTO; DEFAMATION OF CHARACTER. FOR A SINISTER-AGENDA OF; FASCIST DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST, COUP D'ETAT
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US Release Date: 09 June 1966
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- Doris Day — Jennifer Nelson
- Rod Taylor — Bruce Templeton
- Arthur Godfrey — Axel Nordstrom
- John McGiver — Ralph Goodwin
- Paul Lynde — Homer Cripps
- Edward Andrews — Gen. Wallace Bleecker
- Eric Fleming — Edgar Hill
- Dick Martin — Zack Molloy
Jennifer Nelson and Bruce Templeton meet when Bruce reels in her mermaid suit leaving Jennifer bottomless in the waters of Catalina Island. Bruce, a Government researcher, later hires Jennifer as his biographer in order to get close to her and win her affections. Misunderstandings result in this slapstick comedy with Jennifer mistaken as a Russian spy.
Director(s): Frank Tashlin
Producer(s): Martin Melcher & Everett Freeman
Studio: MGM (USA)
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Examine Your Practice
Punctuation is one of the writing skills often taught in whole-class lessons. Read the following quote, consider your own students, and answer the questions below.
Something I think is really big believe it or not is punctuation, and not in the way we learned about punctuation when we were in school. To me, punctuation is so much the heart of getting the writing down on the page and getting it to read the way you want it to sound. And there's so much potential for experimenting with punctuation, with sentence structure, that brings sounds and voice to writing.
Katie Wood Ray
Guiding Questions
Reflect on the quote from Katie Wood Ray and consider your own students. Then write your answers to the questions below in your notebook. If you are working in a group, share your responses.
- What does Katie mean when she talks about the difference between the way most adults, including teachers, were taught punctuation and the way she proposes?
- Think of a lesson in punctuation you already do with your students. What changes, if any, would you make to your lesson to help your students use punctuation to boost the impact of their writing on the reader?
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During my vacation this year, I surprised myself by delving into early American history, and found some comforting parallels to our own time.
Specifically I read The Quartet, by Joseph Ellis, about the four key figures who drove the creation and adoption of our Constitution, and John Quincy Adams: Militant Spirit by James Traub.
What I found was the pre-history of my own profession, journalism, and the press.
In the late 18th century, and early 19th century, journalists were simply the owners of printing presses. They were little more than local bloggers, and their opinions were often for sale to the highest bidder. There was no one doing "objective" news. People understood broad events like the French Revolution, but what they thought of those events was driven by money, specifically that money put into driving opinion by printing press owners and by politicians controlling them.
Over the last 20 years, American journalism has moved strongly back toward that model. That gatekeeper function, the pride of The New York Times and even CNN in the 20th century, turns out to have been a mere product of successful business models, which aggregated an educated readership and then sold access to that market, for a premium price, to advertisers.
I asked, 20 years ago, how hungry publishers were. I encouraged them to take the opportunity the Internet offered to drive their readers further down the sales funnel, not just selling billboards along the roadside by engaging in real commerce.


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Community Feedback On District's Local Control and Accountability Plan
Advisory groups to give feedback on community priorities SFUSD Board Meeting on May 23, 2017.
SFUSD's Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) describes the district's goals, strategic actions, and use of resources. All school districts are required to engage their communities in the LCAP process.
Since February, PPS-SF and other community organizations have partnered with SFUSD and formal advisory councils like the Parent Advisory Council (PAC), District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC), and African American Parent Advisory Council (AAPAC) to hold conversations at public forums, at school sites, and with community groups to hear feedback about SFUSD's priorities. In all, more than 450 people participated in 30 conversations.
Based on the feedback collected in these conversations, a set of findings and recommended actions has been presented to district leaders working to put together the LCAP and SFUSD budget priorities for 2017–2018.
The findings include themes, priorities, questions, and concerns voiced by families participating in feedback sessions. They also suggest four specific actions supported by the totality of comments and feedback that came in through the community conversations. The actions requested in the published findings are as follows:
LCAP Stakeholder Engagement Findings: Requested Actions to Improve Student Outcomes
Provide adequate curriculum and appropriate materials for teachers to support English Language Development for all English Learners.
Increase student access to computers, and time to practice writing and academic work on keyboards, to develop the skills necessary to do well on computer-based assessments.
Provide tools and build capacity for schools to improve two-way communication with families. Establish clear expectations that school staff will regularly update information shared through the new Gradebook for All system and will actively reach out to families in a timely way if their student is in danger of failing a course or is not on track to graduate.
Provide consistent training and ongoing coaching for principals and teachers. Emphasize the expectation that principals, teachers, and other school staff participate in ongoing professional learning opportunities in several key areas:
Increasing cultural competence and cultural humility
Providing behavior supports and strengthening positive classroom management
Expanding trauma-informed practices as part of building a safe and supportive school culture for students and their families
The full report of findings is available on the SFUSD website, links below.
LCAP Stakeholder Findings and Recommended Actions (Español | 中文)
Advisory Bodies Will Report to the Board of Education May 23, 2017
An updated verbal report on these findings will be given by the PAC, DELAC, and AAPAC at the Board of Education Meeting, held at 6pm on May 23, 2017, in the Board Room at 555 Franklin Street. The meeting is open to the public and there will be an opportunity to give public comment on this or any other education-related issue.
Opportunity for Public Comment
To speak at the meeting, call the Board office in advance to get your name on the speaker list, or fill out a "speaker card" when you arrive at the meeting and hand it in to to the executive assistant to the Board of Education who sits next to the podium.
Interested in learning more about the LCAP?
Download an overview of the LCAP (Español | 中文), for 2016–2017 in infographic form.
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1) Give us an update on your picks to date and what games and lines do you find interesting this week?
26-17-1….pretty good year. Since I have been dialed in with Florida State (with them and against them), I will say take the Noles giving the 4 pts against Ga Tech. The comical Committee rankings will piss the Noles off and I think they beat Ga Tech by double digits. Next, take the dogs against the #1 and #2 Committee ranked teams. Arizona is getting 14.5 tonight against Oregon and Mizzou is getting 14.5 (as well) against Bama tomorrow. I think both Oregon and Bama likely win (outright), but just think both lines are too high. Mizzou is playing much better football as of late and Arizona is a good football team – period, not to mention the Cats being 2-0 against the Ducks in their last two meetings.
2) Next man up. Is Cardale ready for his moment under the dome? What do you expect the OSU offense to do differently with JT unable to play?
Is Cardale ready? Yes and no. I don't think he will be fazed by the so called "moment" other than maybe a few butterflies on his 1st set of downs. But Jones has no experience other than mop up action….and it is going to be a fairly big downgrade from JT to Cardale. What will OSU do differently? I think they will first try to be conservative and see what happens. You will still see plenty of called QB runs with Cardale being a solid runner. Meyer and Herman will then likely find that they have to open it up because Wisconsin is going to put points on the board.
3) Big backs have been jamming the ball down our throats with uncomfortable regularity for the past two months. How did we get so thin on the D-line and can we still win this game if Gordon gashes us for 200 yards?
Combo of reasons for the thin D-line: You lose big time talent in Noah Spence, Jamal Marcus and Se'Von Pittman because of off-the-field issues. Tommy Schutt, Michael Hill and Donovan Munger are not living up to expectations. And Joel Hale, Billy Price and Chase Farris were all moved from the D-line to the O-line. I think the Bucks can give up 150 yds to Gordon and still potentially win, but if you are talking 200-plus, it'll be very difficult to beat Wisky without the Buckeye D or special teams scoring at least once.
4) Assuming we win and look good, you mean to tell me that TCU, with an enrollment of 8,200 is going to make the final playoff and OSU stays home? In the golden age of money football I have a hard time seeing that happen. Can you imagine the ratings with OSU in the final four?
If the top 5 teams (including OSU) win, it's going to be close between TCU and Ohio State. With Florida State currently 4th in the rankings, any credibility this Committee may have had is gone. So, who knows? I still think they could move both Florida State and Ohio State ahead of TCU should they both win. But we will see. Yes…the mighty dollar is still in play, which is why I would not rule out OSU leapfrogging TCU if the Bucks beat Wisky. And you will see at least one top five team fall this weekend.
5) Assuming the top five all win this weekend, who would you put in your final four?
This is how I think they "should" be ranked if the top five teams each win: 1) Fla St 2) Bama 3) Oregon 4) Ohio State. But, I can see both sides of an OSU vs TCU argument.


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We have moved to the new studio !
Regeneration plan for Battersea ( Power Station and Nine Elms) forced us out of the workshop in Battersea . The rent triple in last 5 years and will continue to rise until these units will be demolished one day….and another lot of luxury apartments will be build …
So after 13 years in one place is time to move … I hope this will be a good move as I was no longer able to stick to my prices due to the fact I needed to find extra money to cover the costs of rent …
Anyway , we moved not far away and still cover the old area , this is our new address:
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ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Six people died and thousands have sought treatment after foul-smelling toxic sludge from a ship found its way into garbage dumps around the capital, according to Ivory Coast's health ministry.
Some 9,000 people have reported to health facilities in the weeks since the material was apparently illegally dumped around Abidjan, with 19 people requiring hospitalization, said Jean Denoman, a ministry spokesman.
The deaths are blamed on exposure to the material, he said, without giving details. Officials at one hospital said one person died of lung infections after breathing in the fumes.
Abidjan residents began complaining of a stench in recent weeks and Trafigura Beheer B.V., a Dutch-based commodities company, said a local contractor may have improperly disposed of a byproduct from a fuel shipment sent to the West African nation.
Among the chemicals in the residue was hydrogen sulfide, which in concentrated doses can kill humans but when diffused gives off the odor of matches or rotten eggs, according to an Ivorian government health report.
The company has denied wrongdoing and said the waste from the ship Probo Koala, a gasoline tanker, was the remnants from cleaning the tanks after a shipment.
"There was carelessness in the handling of the waste, despite the company's disclosure to the authorities about its contents and a written request ... that the waste would be processed according to the laws of the land," the company said.
Protests undo government
The black substance was discovered by residents, who took to the streets last week to complain about persistent health problems and a pervading smell of rotten eggs near their homes.
However, the main opposition parties say they will not participate in the new government until those responsible for the dumping have been detained.
Several countries have sent experts to Ivory Coast to analyze the waste and decide how it can be removed.
Former colonial power France sent a team of scientists over the weekend, while experts from the United Nations arrived in Abidjan on Monday.
The foul-smelling odor was easing in most sites where the substance had been dumped, but health officials said the city hospitals were faced with thousands of people complaining of nausea, headaches, and respiratory problems.
800 patients in one hospital
Medical staff at a toxic waste emergency center at a hospital in central Abidjan said they had received nearly 800 patients Tuesday, and hundreds more were expected to arrive over the coming days.
"All our hospital staff has been mobilized to deal with this problem," said Elise Kouadio, a doctor at the facility. "We don't have time to do anything else."
"People get treated, but they fall sick again when they return home because they have nowhere else to go," she said.
The waste has been discovered at 11 open-air sites including the main garbage dump, but Health Minister Remi Allah Kouadio warned Monday that more sites could still be found.
Residents have blocked access to the main garbage disposal site with makeshift roadblocks and hastily built brick walls, causing fast-growing heaps of uncollected household garbage across the city.
Authorities have arrested seven people in connection with the dumping, including three customs officials and a high-ranking official at the Transport Ministry, according to local news reports.
Scores of gasoline stations in Abidjan were closed Tuesday due to a gasoline shortage caused by a strike of customs officials at the main port in protest over the arrest of their colleagues.
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Martin visits "Japan"
I might be a little biased, but I'm pretty sure Martin is the cutest Hamster in the world. This weekend Nick was working, and whenever I have a little too much free time on my hands, you'll see Martin doing something extravagant. Inspired by our dinner (Sushi, of course) I decided Martin might like to take a trip to Japan. I laser cut some Shoji screens out of 1/8" plywood and pasted on a thin trace-paper backdrop. The chopsticks are sanded down tooth picks. His sushi? I saved him some rice from our dinner - it would have been super rude not to share!


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Here are a few photos I took back in October when Desaparecidos played The Mercy Lounge in Nashville, TN.
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Hope is believing there is light beyond the darkness.
Once again, hope will shine brightly this holiday season at Phoebe Cancer Center in Albany, Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, and Phoebe Worth Medical Center as each campus pays tribute to local cancer patients and their families with their own special Lights of Love tree. Lights will be lit in the thousands in honor and memory of loved ones, and donations to the beloved holiday event will benefit oncology patients receiving treatments at the three locations. ...learn more
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Retail Projects
Are you a business owner interested in creating a retail space or addition that is unique, original and appealing to your consumers?
Squareroot Construction is a retail partner who focuses on the finer details of consumer patterns, shopping schedules, merchandise display/protection issues, and project deadlines, all with a balanced approach to appearance and functionality. We have a strong network of subcontractors who are committed to quality interior retail finishing.
We know how vital it is in a retail environment to get your product on the shelf and in your customers' hands as fast as possible so that you maintain a competitive edge. From small addition to retail space to full construction remodels, we will work to hard to not interrupt your business hours of operation and make your project a success!
Little White Bridal Dress Shop
Architect: Oz Architecture
Square Feet: 2,800 +
Build Time: 4 weeks
This project was a completely retro fitted space with plenty of owner involvement. The owner needed the space finished in four weeks after looking for over a year at potential rentable spaces. Atmosphere was essential for this boutique with unique finishes, high-end detail from the carpet to the lighting and special details throughout. This project was a full shift project.
Asana Yoga Studio
Architect: Synergy Design, Golden
Square Feet: 4,000 +
Build Time: 4 months
Located in the heart of Historic Olde Town Arvada the existing 1,160 square foot building was completely restored from its original 1900 condition. Added onto the existing building was a new 1792 square foot Yoga studio. Specific care was taken to ensure historic guidelines were met and a balance between owner and cost were obtained.
The Village of 5 Parks Depot
Architect: EV Studio
Square Feet: 7,500+
Build Time: 4.5 months
Centered in the beautiful Village of 5 Parks Community is, "The Depot". This vibrant Community Center focuses on family fun, entertainment and a variety of weddings and social events. With our new expansion the center will now have a new Fitness Center, Conference Room, Exercise Room and Children's Play Room. The balance on this project was a quick winter build so summer activities will not be impacted.
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Adams County One Stop
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Air force Recruiting Center
Army Recruiting Center
Bullfrogs and Butterflies
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Colorado Athletic Club
Colorado Mills - Pro Motor Sports
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Jungle Quest
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National Guard Recruiting Center
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It can happen to everyone: it's time to go to sleep and, suddenly, you start feeling hungry…What should your do? What to eat before bed? Well, you can have a healthy snack or drink a glass of milk, but there are some products that you should, definitely, avoid eating before bed…Let's talk about those:
1) Pizza and pasta
Avoid eating pizza and pasta right before going to bed, because these meals are pretty heavy and rich in calories; eating this kind of food would give your tummy a real workout at night! When your sleep, your body relaxes and rests, so does your stomach, as well as other organs. On top of that, eating pasta and pizza before bed will, definitely, enlarge your love handles!
2) Coffee
If you want to drink something before hitting your cosy pillow, definitely, don't go for coffee. In fact, coffee is a stimulant that has prolonged effect on the body (it's effect will last for many hours), so that you won't be able to sleep and rest properly; if you drink coffee at night, you might find yourself cleaning the kitchen, washing the floor or cooking three cakes, instead of sleeping; therefore, if you want to indulge yourself with a cup of tasty expresso, do it in the morning!
3) Ice cream
Ice cream is loaded with fats and sugar, it's an absolute weight gaining bomb! When you inject sugar and fat into your body (by eating an ice cream) before going to sleep, your system won't be able to burn this explosion of calories and will store them in your waistline for future use. Therefore, if you don't want to gain weight, avoid eating ice cream before sleeping!
4) Cheese
Cheese is one of the worst foods to eat at night, especially for those who suffer from heartburn. Eating cheese before bed time can feel very heavy on the stomach, therefore, make sure to plan your meals in advance and enjoy that delightful portion of your favorite cheese during daytime instead.
5) Cookies and cakes
Cookies and cakes have similar to ice cream story. Packed with fats and sugar, cookies, cakes and various sweets (as well as chocolate) will give you a buzz at the wrong time. At night, when your body and the whole system try to relax and rest, the least thing you need is energizing sugar kick! If you feel like eating something sweet, make healthier choice and eat a fresh fruit or some berries. Chocolate (especially dark one), on the other hand, contains caffeine and can act as a stimulant, therefore, I suggest that you wait till dawn and then only bite your favorite chocolate bar.
6) Fast food
When you are looking for something to eat before bed time, avoid beef and bacon burgers like a plague. You don't need this abundant injection of calories right before bed! Eating fast food before your night time rest is a guaranteed sleep killer! Moreover, the production of acid in your stomach will provoke very uncomfortable and unpleasant heartburn. Therefore, if chicken nuggets, french fries, onion rings and big macs appear in your mind when you are heading to bed, kick off these thoughts from your head straight away and drink a glass of water or milk instead.
7) Alcohol
If you want to have "terrible", sleepless night, when you will wake up multiple times for no particular reason, then drink a glass of wine right before going to bed. Also, consuming alcohol prior to sleep, whether it's wine, vodka or champagne, will have a big impact on the way your skin looks and feels and it can also aggravate snoring!
8) Soda
Soda, as well as energy drinks (such as red bull, for example) are, definitely, to be avoided, when you are getting ready for a good night rest. Packed with sugar, soda drinks also contain certain chemicals which can aggravate the gastrointestinal tract, therefore, sodas should, absolutely, be avoided at bed-time! If you feel thirsty, drinking a glass of water is the best decision! Also, most colas, as well as red bull contain caffeine, which is not the best friend of your good night sleep!
9) Spicy delicacies
Foods with the use of salsa, mustard and spicy peppers are not the best choice for a bed-time snack! These type of meals can cause strong heartburn and can prevent you from peacefully falling asleep, because of their energy boosting effects.
If you are thirsty at night, go for a glass of water, milk or green tea, if you feel hungry – eat sweet potato, banana, yogurt or rise.
I hope you fond it useful. Do you often get hungry at night? Share your thoughts in the comment's section below.
Stay beautiful!


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Easter is just days away now, but if you still haven't found somewhere to eat on the big day, you're in luck. Restaurants across Sacramento and Roseville will burst to the brim with diners this weekend, with many serving special Easter-themed cuisine. Here are three of the best places to go for the best Easter brunch in theSacramento/Roseville/Lincoln, CA area.
- Sienna Restaurant
Sienna Restaurant in Roseville serves modern American fare in a laid-back environment. Here, the decor is warm and traditional, with comfy seats situated in front of a conventional fireplace. Come here for Easter brunch and experience some of the best food in town. You can order from the eatery's diverse menu, with mouth-watering flatbreads, sandwiches, salads and much more on offer. Don't forget to book in advance, either. You can reserve a table online or by phone.
Sienna Restaurant is a popular draw because it serves hearty food and has a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for any mid-morning meal. Why not bring your family here this Easter and celebrate this time of the year? The eatery also has an extensive drinks menu, with a range of wines and beers to choose from. View Sienna's website here.
- Cafeteria 15L
At Cafeteria 15L, in Downtown Sacramento, you can pull up a chair and celebrate Easter in good company. This place is one of the most popular diners in the area, with an exciting menu that attracts people of all ages from across California. This Easter, you can sit down, relax and order from a varied menu that includes waffles and sandwiches. Plus, why not order a cocktail? There are loads of delicious drinks to choose from on the menu.
Cafeteria 15L serves American contemporary fare in a casual setting with a great city vibe. Weekend brunch regularly runs from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, and the place is open from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. this Easter Sunday. If you haven't been here before, there's plenty for you to get excited about. Aside from the delicious brunches, the decor is a combination of traditional and contemporary, with reclaimed woods and industrial light fixtures. Check out the eatery's website to find out more information. View Cafeteria 15L's website here.
- La Provence Restaurant & Terrace
La Provence Restaurant and Terrace combines French food with country-cottage-style decor, making it one of the best places in the whole of California to consume brunch this Easter Sunday. There are plenty of items on the menu to choose from, and there's a full bar with a huge choice of wines. Why not go outside on the terrace and sit in the sun? Alternatively, pick a table inside, where chandeliers and wooden floors grace the establishment.
Brunch is always a popular attraction at La Provence, and this Easter will be no different. Regular food items include French toast, eggs skillet and the omelet of the day. There's also a range of sandwiches, which are served with salad or hand-cut fries. View La Provence Restaurant & Terrace's website here.
These three restaurants are sure to be among the best places to eat and spend time this Easter. Take your friends and family to one of these establishments and experience an Easter to remember!


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"I'm not the sort of person to get gassed up and have a fucking ego"
As he throws an overly excited punter over his shoulders mid way through his set at SXSW in Texas, it's clear to see just why there is no other rapper on the planet like Action Bronson. What happens at his gigs is not seen anywhere else in the music industry. Whether or not we should opt for something far more PC, handicapped (his words) Tommie is taken out of the crowd and carried up on to the stage. "It's become a thing now." Action explains. "I used to put them on my shoulder to make them feel good and now mad dudes come straight to the front in wheelchairs just to be put on my shoulder." He's not lying. Standing in the crowd you witness the rush. The crowd part to help clear the way for those so desperate to be chosen to be part of the show. His empathy is genuine and as Tommie rejoins him later on stage he grabs the microphone and slickly raps his own bars over Bam Bam's beat. The crowd goes completely wild and it's safe to say that Tommie has the time of his life.
Action is a showman. His brazen red beard, plus sized demeanor and arid sense of humour have catapulted him to success on the underground scene and you can see why. Lyrically he is a poetic genius leaving fans rewinding his tracks and analysing every word to his graphic humour and razor sharp wit. Not bad for someone who had no idea that music was going to be his final career choice. Starting out as a well-respected fire-flame gourmet chef in America's Big Apple, Bam Bam accidently found he was a lyricist whilst chilling out writing rhymes with his mates. "I always knew I loved it, I just didn't know I could make it. I liked it so much that I didn't wait for anybody. It was a release for me. I started progressing and somehow it became serious. There was never any music in my life besides listening to it."
Sitting back in to his chair at his room in the W Hotel with a big burly grin, Bronson inhales happily on his own brand of vaporiser. Being the first rapper to have one manufactured, the 'G Pen' takes concentrated weed extract (wax) and works almost the same as an electronic cigarette. "Everyone in Cali has them and now everyone in New York has them. They're not legal. I don't have my own brand of drugs, I would like it but that's not yet. It's a good side deal for me and it's good branding. You can travel with it and they've been on tour with me. No one knows what it is, I get trashed on the plane and no one knows. The shit set off the fire alarm yesterday. I just pretend it's an electronic cigarette. It's a cleaner high."
Stop right there, smoking drugs on a plane and getting away with it? Is he for real? Surely the security palaver we all have to go through at the airport nowadays must be one step ahead? "I just put it in my bag and do what I do but when I came off the plane recently, my bag didn't show up, it was then the last fucking bag. I picked it up and was about to leave and they asked me to go with them. They checked the bag and found the pens. I told them it was an electronic cigarette and I had the wax folded up. They found it and asked me what it was so I told them it was vegetable glycerin for the cigarettes, they did swabs and it came up negative. They folded up the parchment paper, put it back in the box and said have a great day." As Bam Bam is telling the story you can tell he is clearly very pleased with himself. Most of us struggle to get through with deodorant without having to put it in a clear plastic bag, take off our shoes and be overly frisked by a grumpy guy with a hearty moustache. Here he is running circles around the system and he is clearly very smug about it. How does it make him feel getting one up on the law? "Like a rock" he laughs while making a fist with his right arm and raising it forty-five degrees.
Smoking marijuana for Bronson is part of his daily routine just as most of us brush our teeth, have breakfast and go to work every day. It is part of who he is and it's entangled in the music that he creates. "It's an accompaniment to life. It's not something that I do to rap; I smoke when I open my eyes. I'm addicted to the feeling. I don't know any other feeling." He writes when he's high, performs when he's high and very rarely steps back into the matrix unless he has to. With the greats from Music, Film and Art all documenting some of their best work whilst in an altered state, Bronson has found a place where his creativity is unrivaled. "My good friend The Alchemist likes to call it slideshow rap. It's just constant pictures of different things going through your brain. When I broke my leg, I didn't smoke and I couldn't do anything, as I'm allergic to painkillers. I just wrote and it was actually pretty good. I think you're able to reflect more and stay focused as opposed to making yourself laugh."
With lucrative side deals and sell out live shows Bronson's has turned his music career in to a business. Traveling all over the world, staying in top class hotels and with the money to buy the finer things in life, he still insists on keeping two feet on the floor. "My life hasn't changed much at all, people just want more of you. I like to keep my life as close to what it was before. I'm not the sort of person to get gassed up and have a fucking ego. I'm a blue-collar type of dude. I might have money but I don't show it. I'm not flashy. I like cars and houses and things that are worth things." After buying his first cash deal car recently, Bam Bam is a BMW enthusiast and handed over $30,000 for a 95 5 series without having to sign any finance or paper to drive it away. Being tied in with Vice and signed to a major record label, he survives on giving away his music for free and then living off the hype and live revenue that it creates. The only thing he has for sale is his first ever project 'Dr Lecter' which gives him a steady income from downloads. The music industry is changing and it seems the artists of today are not only entrepreneurs but shape shifting hustlers too. An industry based on illusion and a dog eat dog struggle to survive in a declining market. "There's a lot of funny business going on and you don't realise it when you just listen to the music. I know about it now, a lot of the men I assumed were my heroes are like pieces of garbage, you wish you hadn't met them as it can ruin your vision" Bronson explains "People I assumed were my heroes, people I didn't expect it from. And then there are people I met who I didn't expect to be great, I thought they'd be dicks but they were just fucking cool. I like people who are just cool, I don't give a fuck who they are."
With the conversation meandering from rap to marijuana, cars and cash Bam Bam throws a curve ball uncovering a completely different side to his personality. He loves farmers markets, doing Thai Chi in the mornings and playing with his kids in the park. Having had children with his first love when he was just seventeen years old, he takes his role as a father seriously even though he now loves living life a single guy. "Girls just throw themselves at you. I'm not looking for a girlfriend, unless it's someone who doesn't know who I am. I'm not going to say no but it's not easy to find your soul mate in the music industry when you're around groupies, you never know what they want from you. I'm about to be 30 years old and I don't want to get caught up in any type of fuckery." With stories of drug fuelled group sex and on tour debauchery, Bronson is straight talking and honest about life on the road.
With the freedom of the Internet his music is now accessible to anyone and everyone. Today's kids are constantly pushing boundaries and having the freedom to get their hands on the things that they know their parents won't approve of and it's Bronson's gritty and graphic material that is next in line. So whose responsibility is it and should he care that his profanities are trickling in to the ears of our menacing youth? "I don't have to worry about it. Their parents have to be their role models. When I was young, my mother let me listen to all kinds of shit even though my father didn't. I'd always find a way to listen. There was no Internet when I was growing up and we had to go out and get it. Kids these days can Google me and know who I am in two seconds. It's crazy. Before you had to wait for a video to come out, then wait for the album. You had to save up birthday money or money from the tooth fairy but it was a different process back then."
With his "Good hoodie, shorty got the good pussy, sniff coke off a crisp hundred" lyrics in Gateway to Wizardry is he not falling in to the same lane as every other rapper in the scene? With fame comes both pressure and responsibility but Bam Bam's focus is on mastering his art as apposed to the implications of his lyrics. "I don't live my life as a role model, there's a lot of things people can learn from me but I'm not perfect. I'm scum. I make bad decisions. Everyone does scummy things. I react to shit and I can be very harsh with words. I have a bad temper; I've tried to work on it for years. No-one's perfect and I see a lot of young fans in the street, so I always think that whatever happens or whatever I say, at the end of the day, I can only be me."
In an industry fanatical about the way you look and peoples perception of who they think you are, life as an artist can be tough. Constantly keeping ahead of you're competition and brushing off judgments made on not only the music you put out but by the trainers that you're rocking. It's ironic that Action Bronson is somehow a breath of fresh air. He goes against every single stereotype in the rap game that has gone before him. "I have no issues with anybody, especially with how they look. I look wild; I'm very weird to a lot of people. No one is gonna help me when I need help and no one gives a fuck about me in real life. Everything is a fucking illusion." As he jokes about being the next Daniel Day Lewis acting as a leading man in a romantic comedy the lines between reality and marijuana fantasy blur in to one. The vaporizer is passed around, the jokes continue and the most important question of the interview flies out in to the ether. Has he ever crowd surfed? "Yeah of course! I jump right in, if they catch me, they catch me." Bronson has no boundaries. What a hero.


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So, I'm reading Spiritual Parenting by Michelle Anthony. Yesterday I finished chapter 5. It was all about kids in community. My heart is so full of joy and hope that I had to share these quotes:
Our kids desperately need the faith community because it is the one place were there are other people who worship the same God, believe the same things, and are dedicated to living the same life. Our children need to know they are not alone. (pg. 83)
When these two places, home and faith community, work together in harmony, they have lifelong influence. Neither home nor faith community can do it alone, but together they offer the best opportunity for faith to take root into the adult years. (pg. 87)
It's imperative that we put our children in close proximity to the faith community, because the work is hostile toward their faith. (pg. 90)
The faith community is a place to be strengthened, to be known, to remember God, and to celebrate in worship. In order for the faith community to retain its vibrancy, however, it must continually be increasing in new life and authentic transformation. (pg. 96)
All quotes taken from Spiritual Parenting by Michelle Anthony © 2010 and published by David C. Cook.
I love when people say things that I've been thinking. I (sort of) hate it when they say it better than I could. So, I settle on be thankful for these words. May we continue to find creative ways to include kids in faith communities.


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the Festival season has been fantastic so far – and with almost a week to go there is time for plenty more highlights yet.
Some of the leading Fringe venues have reporting early ticket sales up by as much as a third on last year. The earlier start for the International Festival seems to have helped attract more visitors to the Fringe rather than draw any away. A few sunny days has done no harm too.
But something has been missing over the last week or so – ever since the schools went back in fact. There have been far fewer local families enjoying the festivities as they return to the daily grind with two full weeks of the Festival still to run.
That has long been a bugbear for thousands who enjoy having the world's biggest arts festival on their doorstep and would relish more chances to take part.
There are those that will say the Fringe has always run way beyond the school holidays and it has to finish on the English Bank Holiday weekend in order to attract the tourists who make the festivals such a success.
That is a perfectly reasonable point of view – but it is worth challenging the conventional wisdom.
It is only 18 years ago that the Fringe controversially changed to its current dates – from a later September finish – and it has gone from strength to strength ever since.
Of course the Fringe thrives on attracting as many visitors as possible in order to fund its artistic success.
But the risks of moving away from the English Bank Holiday are far less today than they were in the past. Many more people from Edinburgh, and the rest of Scotland, now go to the Fringe than they did 15 or 20 years ago.
Would a move to earlier in the summer attract enough new visitors to make up for the potential loss at the end of August?
There are still many people in the Capital who feel excluded from the annual arts jamboree and this could be the single most powerful move to bring the barriers that stop them taking part crashing down.
That is not likely to happen overnight, especially as the International Festival has just changed its dates to join up with the Fringe once again, but it is worth serious consideration.


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Fun School 4: for 7 to 11 year olds
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DescriptionFun School 4: for 7 to 11 year olds is an educational game part of the Fun School series with this version aimed at seven, eight, nine, ten and eleven year olds. There are six games and activities that allows the child to help Sammy the Spy (Agent Q) find and retrieve the stolen riches of King Raram by completing six missions with varying skill levels. The six activities consist of:
Desert Dates: Sammy has his boss have found various pyramids containing gems and secret parchments hidden behind various blocks with a date written on them. The computer will ask a question and the child must select the correct block to smash.
Travels: Sammy has to travel the world in various vehicles to find a secret destination. The computer will give a Continent, Ocean, Country, City, seas or rivers, and the child must move the vehicle around the screen to get to the selected destination.
Exchange Rates: Sammy needs clothing and equipment and the only way to get these is by answering questions on exchange rates or the cheapest item.
Timetable: Sammy needs to catch and travel on a plane by going through various stages of an airport. There are various questions the child needs to answer by looking at timetables and giving the correct answer.
Proportions: To help Sammy receive and give messages to other agents, the child must look at various grids of objects and answer questions on the proportions of various selected objects.
Spy Quiz: Sammy has to get a message from his agencies house in Quizendene but he has to climb the wall to retrieve it from the roof. The security guard will ask general knowledge questions and the child needs to give the correct answer to climb up a part of the wall.
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- "Drôle d'école: 7/11 ans" -- French DOS title
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|Commodore Format
|Commodore 64
|Apr, 1992
|70 out of 100
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Contributed to by Trypticon (11039), FatherJack (62754) and Scaryfun (17847)
Commodore 64 Credits
Project Management Team:
Alex Blagg, Marc Wilding, Lee Fahy, Nick Harper, Arran Maclean, Christopher Payne, David Thomas, Richard VannerProgram Design:
Andy Torkington, Chris Walsh, ISCInstructions:
Mark Healey (ISC), Peter Ranson (Big Red)Graphic Conversion:
Neil English (ISC), Peter Ranson (Big Red)Testing: