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Honduras: The Lost Girls
Posted: 08/06/2012
After a week of hanging out in Mexican brothels, I was no nearer to the story I was investigating on the disappearance of thousands of Honduran women. All the leads pointed to them being trafficked and sold for sex in brothels in Chiapas, Mexico's southern most and poorest state, populated by a disparate mix of smugglers, criminal gangs, drug cartels, rebels, indigenous Indians and illegal migrants. But the working girls were all too scared to talk.
It was the same drill every time we entered a 'cantina'. My translator, producer and I - all females - would walk into the bordello with our male escort and activist, Juan, following us at a discrete distance. Sometimes Juan would introduce us to the girls, pimps and Madams; other times we had to fend for ourselves. The initial reception was always frosty. We weren't good for business and we clearly unsettled the clientele. So we would try to blend in, swigging beers and cracking jokes, hoping the women and punters would accept we were just three wild girls who happened to enjoy getting tanked up at the local brothel.
Mexican brothels aren't the prettiest of places, especially not on payday when bottles of beer and tequila are being chugged down. Men in cowboy hats and jeans stagger to plastic tables and beckon girls over. In buttock-skimming skirts and Perspex heels the girls exchange pleasantries then get to the business of prices and boundaries. The couple disappears for ten minutes, and then it happens all over again.
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Undercover Syria - Trapped in a Syrian Safehouse
Posted: 14/10/11
The frantic call from the lookout comes at 6am: a few hundred members of the security forces and the dreaded shabiha militia, dressed in black, wielding guns and clubs, are marching towards the safe house in which we are hiding. They are raiding homes, looking for defected soldiers, opposition activists and anyone who's been at a protest. That means nearly half the town of Madaya. And we happen to be with three of the most wanted men in Syria.
We are in Madaya to see how the activists are operating and organising protests. We had waited two days in Damascus before we could travel the forty minute drive north-west of the city, as the roads are littered with military check points and road blocks. The activists say cars are being searched, and soldiers have been confiscating laptops, cameras and even mobile phones.
But only a few hours after our arrival, the army storms into Madaya. A convoy of trucks carrying thousands of soldiers, and jeeps packed with plain-clothed security officers with AK47s are paying the townsfolk a visit. We are bundled into a car that screeches its way to a safe house where we are told we will hide until government forces withdraw, and it is safe to get out.
For the next three days, Madaya is besieged, and the director Wael Dabbous and I are trapped with Malik, Mohammad and Abu Jafar - their noms de guerres - in two darkened rooms with the windows clamped shut. Over 72 hours, under a thick cloud of cigarette smoke and never raising their voices above a whisper, the men - all in their twenties - share their lives with us. They are members of one of the biggest underground opposition groups, the Syrian Revolution General Commission, or SRGC, and they have been living as fugitives for five months. During the day, they hide in different safe houses, emerging in the darkness of night, and when they travel, it is only ever with a network of lookouts checking the roads ahead, changing cars as they move.
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As you walk through the streets of Krakow during the summertime, you may start to wonder if ice cream is some kind of Polish specialty because it seems like there's an ice cream shop around every corner. This frozen treat is so common that lody, the Polish word for ice cream, is possibly the first word you'll learn after you arrive. Summertime in Poland is quite short, so Polish people make the most of the season. This involves taking every opportunity to enjoy the warm weather and eating a lot of ice cream. Especially popular right now are lody naturalne — natural, artisan, ice creams made with high-quality ingredients. In fact, there has recently been a huge growth in the number of ice cream shops in Krakow. And now that there are so many options, it raises the question: Where is the best place to get ice cream in Krakow?
In this post, we'll tell you about our favorite ice cream shops in Krakow. We judged them based on texture, the variety of flavors, quality of ingredients, and finally — on the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. We hope you'll enjoy these suggestions and that they will help you to find the perfect place to satisfy your ice cream craving.
Lody Na Starowiślnej
This small shop is an established favorite and has been in the business of making ice cream for over three decades. Their traditional recipe has remained constant for years and they have best chosen as the best ice cream in Poland. Our favorite flavor is nuts and dried fruit, which is difficult to describe but is absolutely perfect. You'll just have to try it and we promise you won't be disappointed. This shop is open from March to November. In the winter, instead of ice cream, you'll find delicious pączki — Polish donuts. The Lody Na Starowiślnej, which translates to simply "Ice Cream on Starowiślna," has become an iconic product in the city and sometimes you'll find a huge line outside, so be prepared. Nevertheless, this is our number one choice and we promise the ice cream is worth the wait.
FB | Address: Starowiślna 83
Good Lood
It's true the Good Lood is incredibly trendy and has become a very popular choice for ice cream in Krakow over recent year. It is known for its value, serving huge portions at a reasonable price. We do love their ice cream (dark chocolate is our favorite), but these shops have a tendency to be crowded, especially those on Plac Nowy and Plac Wolnica, in the Kazimierz district.
Good Lood offers traditional flavors, like vanilla and dark chocolate, but they also have more modern flavors like oreo, salted caramel and more. Growing quickly and widely popular, this has become a local chain, and there are currently ten locations in Krakow.
FB: | Address: Plac Nowy and Plac Wolnica 11
Lodziarnia Tiffanny Ice Cream
Located in the heart of Krakow, just a few steps from the Main Square is this tiny shop. It is the only place in Krakow with authentic Persian ice creams made with an original recipe. Run by a Polish-Persian couple, this shop's ice creams are prepared on location, with some ingredients imported from Iran. The flavors change from time to time, and their most unique flavor is saffron, prepared with the world's most expensive spice.
FB | Adress: plac Szczepański 7
Emil kręci Lody
If you're looking for variety, Emil kręci Lody is our top choice. This shop has a huge variety of flavors, possibly the biggest selection in Krakow. It just opened this summer and is located in Podgorz, just in front of the Rynek Podgorski, where the beautiful St Joseph's church is located. With an open, modern design, this shop is a comfortable and unique place to sit and enjoy an ice cream with the whole family. Our favorite flavor choices here are mango and peanut butter.
FB | rynek Podgórski 13
Nice Ice Lody
Open for only a few months, this shop is located on Krupnizca Street. Their six standard flavors are produced in the back of the building. Our favorite flavor, and also their most popular, is peanut butter. The owners also plan to begin operating an ice cream truck, as part of Krakow's burgeoning food truck scene, and we love the idea!
FB | Adress: Krupnicza 28
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Man, you're 'right on the money' with your review of L'Envol!
Your reviews are so in line with how I feel - it's nuts!
I do have to admit: reading some of your reviews of fragrances I have (and enjoy) has shed new light and, ironically, made me dislike them. Darn you!
I like that you try all fragrances - you try the super expensive stuff and the cheapy-cheapies.
Hi there,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your reviews. I can imagine it took you some time to write all those detailed descriptions of your opinions into text for others... like I can imagine, that few people take their time to thank you for it.
Through your reviews I also discover new fragrances - thanks for that as well.
Kind regards,
Although I disagree with some of your reviews, for the most part they're "spot on" and if when researching a fragrance I see one of your reviews, I give it special attention. Good S**t dude.
Good to see others recognizing how outstanding Havana by Aramis is. This is my all-time favorite. Great review, spread the word. It was suggested to me by someone on BN maybe 6-8 months ago and it was love at first sniff. I thought to myself "now THIS is what I want to smell like, THIS is the vibe".
I just wanted to say thanks for helping me to remember Raw Vanilla. I wore it back in the day along with (eep!) gravity. I was indifferent toward gravity even then but raw vanilla felt like an epiphany. After I finished the bottle that was that. I don't know where the bottle came from so I didn't know where to find it. I knew it had Vanilla in the name and after time I became certain it was Vanilla Fields for men. Then I stumpled upon your review and immediately remembered the label and cap. I ordered mine and have felt at ease since. It remains a glorious scent. Thanks again for finding the greats in the bargain bin.
I appreciate your reviews. Reading comparisons is much more meaningful than even the most accurate description of the notes and their sequence. thanks.
I own a sample of the same but I didn't like it as much i Liked Bang...Beat has no longevity on my skin...2 hours and gone poof!!
I agree..!!
What else you can suggest.something peppery..like Marc Jacobs Bang...I'm serching for Piper Nigrum but its not available anywhere in India and neither on eBay. eBay is my only source of getting frags from the US...
You must checkout this one by Parah:
For me the longevity is about 2-3 hours but put that aside and this one rocks...very nice peppery frag...give it a try..you may get good deal on ebay..
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We first spoke with the client Tanya* after she was referred to us as a result of word of mouth from another client who we had recently helped with equipment and commercial finance.
When Tanya came to us she was under extreme stress with her BBQ Chicken retail shop, and in desperate need of help restructuring her business and the loans she was funding the business with. She had found herself in this position after completing considerable upgrades to the business and premises on the promise of financing by a local Bank. As a result, she paid for many of the upgrades and equipment on her own personal credit cards and when the Bank declined the business expansion loan she began to face a severe cash flow crisis. As a result, she approached us here at Awesome Lending Solutions.
After completing our due diligence, we discovered that the entire business debt was actually in the form of a line of credit facility against her and her husband's home. As a result the family home was completely exposed in the event the business failed and also as the loan had not been split in any way there was a considerable tax liability that potentially existed due to the mixing of deductible and non-deductible debt.
After a lot of work understanding the client's current business structure and requirements. We went about creating a structure that would be able to meet their requirements going forward.
The first step in the process was to have all of the kitchen ovens, dishwashers, refrigerators and dining area equipment valued, this cost just over $700 but was well worth it as it provided a valuable cost base for depreciation claims in their tax returns. In addition as much of this equipment was brand new we were able to use the opportunity to seek equipment funding. This allowed us to reduce the immediate cash flow drain – the credit card debts.
Once we were able to improve the credit card debt the next step was to seek business funding to repay the original Line of Credit loan used to purchase the premises and business. While the interest rate was marginally higher by 0.5% (about $110 per month) the fact that the majority of the debt was now secured by the business came as a great relief to Tanya. We are also sure it made the accountant's job of claiming all of the business interest costs significantly easier and probably resulted in a lower accounting bill for her.
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Salesforce Partner Conga Turns to AI/ ML For Smart End-to-End Documents & Contract Management
Conga, a Salesforce ISV partner, is turning to a wide combination of AI-related technologies to deliver a set of seamless integrated products to make document and contract management smarter and more efficient. To drive automation and efficiencies, Conga is also tapping RPA and NLP.Full Story >
5 DevOps Trends That Set the Stage for 2018
DevOps will be a major focus in 2018, numerous surveys say. But how to make the most of these investments – both in capital and in personnel? ManageEngine's Giridhara Raam shares 5 key DevOps trends for 2018 that may hold the key for how to enjoy improved software delivery with better quality.Full Story >
With Expanded Machine Learning Capabilities Across Portfolio, Splunk Unveils New Use Cases
During its annual user conference, .conf2017, Splunk revealed major updates to across it's entire product portfolio – with a special focus on machine learning. IDN looks at why Splunk says machine learning 'is crucial' to helping customers meet the next wave of requirements.Full Story >
With Stitch Backend as a Service, MongoDB Aims at Simplifying Application Development
MongoDB has revealed a new backend-as-a-service (BaaS) initiative that aims to remove the drudgery app developers often face when writing new-gen apps. IDN looks at how Stitch makes it easier to consume services, tie them together, implement access control sand even manage data.Full Story >
What You Should Know When Building Your First VR Application: Top Tips for the Aspiring VR Developer
Over the last couple of years, jobs for virtual reality (VR) – both for developers and engineers -- have quietly skyrocketed by 800%, as VR expands beyond gaming to capture interest from top F500 firms. One VR expert, IBM's Michael Ludden, offers IDN readers some tips to get started in the white-hot VR area.Full Story >
Electric Cloud Delivers Rich Analytics for DevOps; Correlates Data and Views from Multiple Tools
Electric Cloud's latest application releases automation tool Electric Flow 8.0 brings a new dimension of insight to DevOps. The updated release can capture metrics from dozens, if not hundreds of tools across the software delivery pipeline. Further, it can correlate that data into centralized, custom dashboards.Full Story >
Can AI Transform Application Testing?
According to app store giants Google and Apple, 80% of downloaded apps are only used once -- and a whopping 96% aren't used after the first month. With such meager success rates for new apps, Dr. John Bates, CEO at TestPlant, explores the question: Can AI transform app testing – and bring us all better results?Full Story >
Riverbed Improves 'Digital Experience Management' with Latest SteelCentral Update
Riverbed Technology is looking to bring more science – and less black arts – to the best ways to deliver high-quality digital experience. The latest update to SteelCentral aims to let companies do better troubleshooting all parts of the digital experience.Full Story >
DataDog Monitoring Integrates with AWS CodeDeploy To Help Developers More Easily Locate, Resolve Faulty Deployments
Monitoring solution provider Datadog aims to let users more easily investigate spikes in cloud behavior and correlate those with code deployments. IDN looks at Datadog's new integration with AWS CodeDeploy, which allows operations teams to quickly identify and resolve instances running problematic code.Full Story >
Antidot Enables 'Interactive' Tech Docs That Are Easier To Publish, More Relevant To Users – and Actually Get Read
Antidot has updated its document delivery platform with new features aimed at making it easier to create user-friendly interactive docs. Docs are created and consumed thanks to a combination of semantic search, content enrichment, automatic content tagging and more.Full Story >
With Spring '17 Release, AppDynamics Helps Application Teams Ship Faster and More Reliably
With its AppDynamics Spring '17 release, the company is setting its sights on aligning the entire business on a single goal -- the ability to continuously delivering high quality mobile and web apps. The latest edition adds a new developer toolkit and major updates to AppDynamics' Enterprise iQ and Business iQ.Full Story >
Survey: Trends, Stresses Revealed in App Development for Digital Transformation
A new survey from OutSystems reveals the unspoken truth about digital transformation projects. They are indeed exciting; but can also put a growing strain on IT. IDN discusses OutSystem's survey of 3200 IT professionals with CMO Steve Rotter, along with how a low-code app platform can ease the pressure.Full Story >
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Waxing Gibbous Moon 69 Percent 26Nov2009 (my best moon photo)
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Waxing Gibbous Moon 69 Percent 26Nov2009. Waxing Gibbous Moon 69 Percent 26Nov2009, as seen from Morro Bay, CA.
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© 2009 Michael L. Baird
Photo by Michael "Mike" L. Baird, mike [at} mikebaird d o t com, flickr.bairdphotos.com; Canon 1D Mark III, Canon 600mm f/4.0 Lens with Circular Polarizer (to no expected effect) with Canon EF 2X II Extender Telephoto Accessory (for 1200mm times 1.3 crop-factor = 1560 effective mm, on heavy Gitzo GZGT5540LS tripod with Wimberley Gimbal Head II on leveling base.
Tech Note: Image Stabilizer off; Focus manual via Liveview 10X view on LCD. I also tried manually "zooming" through a narrow ranges of focus settings as a form of "auto-focus "bracketing" to get a crisp in-focus shot... it is amazing how sensitive to focus an object is like the moon, so very far away. When not doing a burst of frames and changing focus, I used the 2-second shutter delay mode in place of the remote shutter controller which I left home in the haste. Next time I will bring a second tripod and a bean bag for providing more camera/lens support at the end of the lens, as vibration definitely was a limitation on image quality obtained here.


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The principal aim of this project is to improve the understanding of the causes and effects of transient condition on surface and internal quality during the continuous casting of a range of grades as slabs, blooms and billets. The transient conditions will include casting speed variations, strand stoppages, flow rate changes, ladle changes, flying tundish changes, start and end of casts, and grade changes.
This will allow new practices to be developed to eliminate or reduce the quality problems associated with transient events and new rules for downgrading as-cast material following transient events.
To meet this aim, the project has the following objectives:
• To collect process and quality data covering both steady state casting conditions and transient conditions. The data will cover a wide range of grades and slabs, blooms and billets. The data will be obtained by retrieving historical data and by performing plant trials.
• To analyse the data to determine the causes of transient conditions and to correlate the transient conditions with the as-cast product quality.
• To use a range of modelling techniques to develop a greater understanding of transient conditions and their effect on as-cast quality.
• To explore the influence of transient conditions on as-cast product metallurgy.
• To propose and validate new practices and downgrade rules for transient events.
The following principal deliverables are foreseen:
• An improved understanding of transient events, their causes and their effects on both surface and internal as-cast quality.
• New casting practices to eliminate or reduce the quality problems associated with transient events.
• New rules for downgrading as-cast material following transient events.


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Wilson Youth Football is only possible through volunteer support. Working with the board is fun and rewarding.
We are seeking your help on the WYFL Board. If you are willing to help or know anyone how could help with any of the follow positions please contact us ASAP.
Wilson Youth Football is only possible through volunteer support. Working with the board is fun and rewarding.
We are seeking your help on the WYFL Board. If you are willing to help or know anyone how could help with any of the follow positions please contact us ASAP.
Vice President: Performs duties in the absence of the President, coordinate with the President and provide input to the Wilson Youth Football Board. Duties include helping overseeing day to day football operations during practices and games, organizing and overseeing the off-season football program, organizing the Wilson Youth Football Jamboree in fall, attending all WYFL meetings and voting in the absence of the President on TVYFL meetings. Time Commitment: Regular throughout the season, twice a month WYFL meetings.
Coordinator of Flag Football*: Coordinate, organize, and oversee the WYFL Flag K-2 program. Work with coaches on scheduling, player evaluations, uniforms, equipment, and compliance with League Flag rules.
Time Commitment: Regular during season. Football Board Meetings.
Treasurer*: Position oversees the managing of cash and approves all payments with the President's approval if necessary and coordinates with appropriate contact(s) for the WYFL, PIL, TVYFL. Works with marketing efforts and approves fund raising events. Helps with general needs throughout the season and works with the President in annual budgeting.
Summary of Role- Assist the President in managing of cash and payments for the WYFL. Approves and coordinates with appropriate board members any fundraising activities and capital expenditures.
Time Commitment: light during off-season, regular throughout the Season. Football Board Meetings.
Field Maintenance/Capital Project Coordinator: Provide general maintenance and upkeep of football field, practice areas, and field equipment. Primary role is making sure that football field is painted and in optimal playing condition. Coordinate and schedule with coaches and team admins/volunteers roles for game day field set up and take down including light trash pickup of sidelines and bleacher areas. Coordinate with team volunteers field painting/striping during the week during the season. Coordinates with appropriate board members for maintenance purchases necessary to run the program.
Time Commitment: Regular during season. 1-3 hours per week painting or scheduling painting.
Wilson Youth Football is proud of our long standing tradition of excellence, and look to continue this path in the future. We are currently looking for Varsity (8th grade) Head Coach and Assitant Head Coach as well as Junior Varsity (7th grade) Head Coach and Assistant Head Coach.
A successful Wilson Youth Football Coach is someone who has the drive and determination to provide great coaching and mentoring for our Student-Athletes. We are looking for coaches who believe in coaching the whole athlete focusing on character development, academic achievement and fundamentals/techniques.
Must be able to attain ALL OSAA/PIL Sanctioned Certifications, complete/pass background checks, fingerprint clearance, Heads up Football Certifications and CPR/First Aid.
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At Blind Mice Productions, we do mixing and mastering for some of our releases. We split the mixing & mastering duties: I (Pete) do the mixing and Ben does the mastering. This post will look at the first part: mixing, and go through some of the processes and tricks involved in how to achieve the best sound with as much headroom, clarity and separation before handing it over to Ben for mastering.
Step one: Housekeeping
The first thing I do after importing the multitracks into a new Cubase project is create Folder tracks for each of the tracks, and then get my synaesthesia on by colour-coding them. Black for the kick group, red for the bass group, blue for the synth melodies and purple for the vocals (because vocals are the most important part deserving of the coolest colour), etc. The use of Folder tracks in Cubase also allows easy muting/soloing groups with a single click which is invaluable in the mixing process.
Step two: Gainstaging
Hit play on the mix and take a look at the master fader. If every individual channel is nearing 0db then the master channel will be clipping. Don't drop the master channel to compensate (and for the love of god, don't just throw a limiter on the master channel to rein it in!). Instead, set every fader in the DAW to -6db. The VU meters on the individual tracks should never go near 0db and in fact I like every channel to hit an absolute maximum of -6db at its loudest point. There is some science to be aware of here: dropping the faders of the individual channels will effectively reduce the bit-rate unfortunately, but nowhere near as damagingly as clipping the output or throwing a hard limiter on it. For those who don't know, your music quality is defined by its bit-rate and sample-rate. The sample-rate is the amount of "slices"-per-second your waveform has, while the bit-rate is the amount of steps-per-sample. When you smash your track with limiters, you're reducing the amount of possible steps-per-sample and damaging the overall resolution; instant lo-fi. Incidentally, this is also a good time to mention that you should always work in at least 24-bit audio, but all the bits in the world won't protect you from bad gainstaging!
Step three: Subtractive EQ
This is the single most important step of mixing. I use Fabfilter Pro-Q and getting this plugin has got to be one of the single most important steps forward in my production advancement. Stick it on a lead synth-line and turn on the post-EQ visualiser and prepare to be appalled at how much low-rumble there is that you can see but might not necessarily perceive by listening to the sound. This low-end rumble contributes to the volume of that channel which all gets summed to the master channel and results in less overall headroom. Chop the unneeded frequencies out of each of your channels to win back some energy and clarity in your mix.
I have the following general rules in mind when mixing:
- Give the kick and bassline a rumble cut at around 18-22hz
- Nothing but the kick and bass really need any frequencies below 125hz
- Synth melodies can have an EQ cut as high as 400hz
- Cymbals can be cut as high as 800 or even 1200hz
- Guitars should be quite thin on their own; chop out their low and high ends so that they fit into a mix instead of eating it all up
- Notch out any shrill frequencies by sweeping a band around the spectrum at +12db; when it peaks at a particularly undesirable frequency, that's the frequency you've got to chop (double check on headphones to make sure you're not just detecting a standing wave in your room though)
Step four: Envelope shaping
I use Xfer LFOTool to add shape to almost anything, especially kicks, snares, hats, percussion and basslines. Kicks and snares should retain plenty of shape and a clear transient; brickwall kicks and snares aren't going to translate well on big sound systems. Using an envelope shaper at the end of your plugin chain, you can crush and saturate the fxxk out of your kicks to design a nice beefy sound, and then give it back a nice shape with plenty of punch by shaping the amplitude.
Step four b: Easy on the Transient Designer
Throwing a Transient Designer plugin on your kicks and snares will give them an incredibly satisfying spikey punch that really cuts through a mix. But beware: this is actually a fallacy. What you're doing is creating a spike in amplitude for that layer. Now what do you think is going to happen to this when it comes time to master the track? The mastering engineer is either going to have to squash your spikey kick with a compressor (thereby undoing it's transient bite anyway), or in order to maintain the dynamic range the overall perceived volume of the master will have to be much lower. Try and achieve the effect of a nice transient with other methods such as compression, envelope shaping and layering instead.
Step five: Sub bass
Double your bassline with a single sinewave a couple of octaves down. Any synth can oscillate this, but the Rob Papen SubBoomBass VST is particularly well suited. This will give the super low end a superlatively stable foundation that will hold its own even if your bassline changes pitch. Don't forget to give your main bassline a low-cut (80-120hz should do) to make room for the sub layer. If your monitoring situation is lacking, this is the point where you'll start to really feel the need to put some money into some new speakers.
Step six: Sidechaining
Benny Benassi didn't invent sidechaining. It's been in use since the early days of recording and there are plenty of ways of using it as a mixing utility without necessarily sounding like an electro house try-hard (though I still personally love the sound of ducked basslines). I use the Vengeance Multiband Sidechain plugin and use it on every bassline. It's invaluable in reducing the low-end of a bassline in an extreme way but having a lighter effect on the high-end, to get the kick/bassline mix just right. Of course you can use it as a single-band pump-machine but that's going to really date your production when electro house gets out of fashion.
Step seven: Stereo placement
An overly "mono" mix can sound amateurish. I do things like sending a bassline to a group with a heavy fuzz distortion and a heavy-panning doubler effect (and a low-cut EQ), to give basslines a sense of stereo width. This also works on other layers e.g. vocals and percussion. Just make sure you flick your master channel to mono mode and check on headphones as well as speakers to make sure you don't produce any whack phasing effects.
Step eight: Automation
If you chopped the hell out of the bass-end of a layer to get it to fit into a mix when the track's in full-swing, but there's another section of the song where that layer is solo'd, you could automate the EQ so that that layer's not so castrated when it's on its ownsome.
There are also other things you can do like lift up the low-end just before a drop so that when the beat kicks back in it has a fuller effect. This is the same effect of a DJ fxxking with the low-EQ knob like they always do. The science behind this is that speakers are constantly pushing and pulling/vibrating to produce the sound, and if you chop out the low end of a track you're giving the main speaker driver (the one that produces the bass frequencies) a change to rest and "reset" into its default position, so that when your track jumps back in with a heavy kick drum the speaker is ready to respond with full force instead of being in the middle of a push/pull-cycle.
Step nine: Reverb
I like to use reverb sends, rather than sticking reverb plugins on individual channels, to give a greater sense of "glue"ing the mix together. All percussion can be sent to the same send. Vocals to another as it'll probably require different settings. There are exceptions to this: I'll use reverb as a channel insert when I want to automate an effect where the layer gets pushed back and "gets further away", which is super useful in breakdowns to do things like fade the bassline or percussion out without being so lo-tech as to simply pull down the volume fader. Remember: panning places sounds left and right, but reverb places it between the foreground and background; use this 3rd dimension to place elements in particularly busy mixes.
Step ten: Overall check
How does the mix sound overall? Can you hear the kick presently and feel it in your chest at high volume, while also picking out each element of the bassline? How does it sound if you go stand in the kitchen, any weird bass effects from this distance? Most importantly: how does it sound tomorrow? Never mix a track and call it "done" on the same day.
This should really kicks your mix's ass by the time you've done all this. Hope it's useful, and feel free to comment below if there's anything you want to add or contest!


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The Zakarum Inquisition, otherwise known as the Time of Troubes[1] was an era of suppression launched by the Zakarum Church that occurred in the early 13th century.
The Inquisition's origins lie in the reign of Que-Hegan Zebulon I. Zebulon had launched a reformation of the Church, seeking to align it with its more ascetic and humble origins. Despite the efforts of the Zakarum High Council, Zebulon's movement gained support from the populace. The Council long sought to undo his efforts, made no headway. However, with the ascension of Que-Hegan Karamat, in the year 1225, the High Council had its chance. The archbishops manipulated the new Que-Hegan into launching a stricter system of worship, with harsh punishment for non-conformists. Missionary work took on martial overtones. The church began a purge of various sects of the faith, and brutally suppressed other religions such as Skatsim. Non-believers were judged as corrupt, and subjected to horrific interrogation and "purification" techniques.[2]
During the Inquisition's height, the Church launched a campaign of conversion against the West. This wasn't the first time that such a crusade had been dispatched to bring the word of the Light. This time however, those who could not be converted were deemed evil. The Zakarum Inquisition spread through the lands like a tempest, laying waste to all suspected of demonic possession or corruption. Leading this crusade was a new generation of Paladins, known as the Hand of Zakarum These cavaliers of righteousness swept through the lands, expunging the taint of demonic contamination wherever they found it.[1] It is known that the Askari were affected by this "Time of Troubles."[3]
In the year 1247, a group of these Paladins broke away from the Church, unwilling to continue the Inquisition's heinous methods.[2] The rebels condemned the methods of the Inquisition, proclaiming that the new Order of Paladins should protect the innocent, and that the evil corruption was rooted in their forebear's failure. And so, these rebellious Paladins left their Zakarum brethren and ventured west.[1] However, the number of Paladins who broke away from the Inquisition were still outnumbered by those who remained, who continued to propagate the horrors of the Inquisition until the movement finally faded away. Years later, Deckard Cain wrote that he considered the Inquisition to be one of the darkest periods of human history.[2]
- The Zakarum Inquisition appears to draw inspiration from the historical inquisitions of Europe, as well as the Crusades.
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Paladin History, The Arreat Summit. Accessed on 2016-08-15
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Book of Tyrael
- ↑ Diablo II Manual


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So yeah, I was all ready to call it, and then last weekend we saw The Way Way Back, and I might have to declare it a tie, or at least, very very close. I loved how it so captured the feel of an 80s movie without actually being an 80s movie. Man, I miss the 80s.
So final rundown of summer movies from best to worst:
Before Midnight
The Way Way Back
The Heat
Despicable Me 2
Iron Man 3
Chennai Express
The Hangover Part III
Man of Steel
Star Trek Into Darkness
The Wolverine
I think that's everything we saw. If I forgot one, well, that kind of says it all, doesn't it?
Current Mood: shocked
Current Music: don't forget me (when I'm gone)--glass tiger


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Water Conservation for business
From 21st January 2014, Irish Water is responsible for the provision of water services in Ireland
Water and Waste Water Rates
From 6th October, 2016 please make all payments to Irish Water. Irish Water have taken over responsibility for Commercial Water and Billing from Fingal County Council as and from Thursday 6th October, 2016
For queries about Commercial Water accounts or bills, please contact Irish Water on
1850 778 778 (9am-5.30pm Mon-Fri)
Email: [email protected]
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Cash, cheques, EFT payments etc. can no longer be accepted by Fingal County Council for Commercial Water Charges
Irish Water is responsible for the provision of water services in Ireland from 1st January 2014.
The following charges and payment arrangements remain in place until further notice.
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€2.21 Per Cubic Meter (1,000 litres)
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1.02 Per Cubic Meter
Standing Charges Per Quarter
Pipe Size up to & including 15mm
Pipe Size 16mm to 23mm
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A domestic allowance of €83 per quarter is applied where
Who is liable to pay?
All non-domestic consumers are liable for a charge. Bills are issued every quarter.
Who do I contact if I have a problem with my water supply?
If for some reason you have no water, you suspect a leak on your supply or are concerned about water quality, please contact us at:
|Supply Enquiries Irish Water
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Water conservation for business
Reducing water consumption for business saves on your water bills.
How to reduce your bill
- Identify where you use water within your business.
- Check your system for leaks. Shutdown or don't use all water facilities and then check if the reading on your water meter is advancing. If it is still moving, then you may have a leak on your property. Most businesses can check this by simply reading the meter before closing up at night and then reading again just before opening.
- Have any leaks identified repaired as soon as possible. If the leak is not obvious, a plumber may be able to assist. In more extreme cases, a private leak detection company with more specialist equipment may be required.
- Install low flow devices. Taps and shower heads can be easily and cheaply fitted with aerators, toilets can be fitted with displacement devices in the cisterns, and urinals can be fitted with motion sensors to control flushing. Business processes can be streamlined to reduce water wastage or to recycle water.
- As you replace equipment such as dishwashers, washing machines etc, choose those that have low water consumption. This information is displayed on the energy rating sticker. Similarly, if you are replacing toilets, choose one with dual flush.
- Involve your staff and make them aware of your goals and targets in relation to water savings. Monitor your results.
For information on how to read your meter, and further water conservation tips, please visit www.taptips.ie
How to find and read your water meter?
Most water meters are located in the footpath outside your premises. If you want to read your meter, first you've got to open the lid. Do this by prising the lid off with a screwdriver. It is important to replace the lid properly to ensure that the meter box remains watertight.
The meter box contains a foam/plastic plug. This protects the meter from frost. Remove the plug if you wish to examine the meter and replace it when you are finished. Your water bill has an 8 digit serial number. This is also stamped on your water meter under the reading digits. The meter may be read by lifting the flap on the top of the unit.
Meters in Fingal are metric meters and they measure water volume in cubic metres (1 cubic metre =1000 litres). You are charged for whole cubic meters used.
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28 November, 2018
Causes of Bacterial Vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis occurs due to an overgrowth of unhealthy anaerobic bacteria and the loss of the healthy bacteria Lactobacillus in the vaginal tract. This infection with unhealthy bacteria can only come about when the vagina changes pH from its normally acidic state to alkaline conditions. A rise in the pH of vaginal secretions to over 4.5 typically is seen when bacterial vaginosis is present. Several things can cause this change and lead to a bout of bacterial vaginosis.
Sexual Intercourse
Sperm is alkaline, having a high pH value, and when it comes in contact with the normally acidic vagina, it can raise the pH of the vaginal tract, leaving a door open for the overgrowth of anaerobic bacteria. When bacterial vaginosis occurs via sexual transmission, there can be a noticeable alkaline scent after sex. This change in vaginal conditions frequently occurs when intercourse occurs with a new partner, so limiting sexual partners can help prevent bacterial vaginosis caused by sex. Condom use may also help, since it limits the contact between alkaline sperm and the acidic vagina. Treating the male partner for bacterial vaginosis does not have any effect on its recurrence, since the bacterial overgrowth is not a sexually transmitted disease but one caused by an alteration in the normal pH levels of the vagina.
Douching alters the natural pH of the vagina, leaving it vulnerable to infection. In a 2002 study in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology, researchers found that frequent douching of once per month or more raised the risk of developing bacterial vaginosis and also was associated with the growth of two particular microorganisms implicated in the disease, Gardnerella vaginalis and Mycoplasma hominis. Women in the study who douched regularly were also found to have less of the healthy lactobacilli in their vaginal tracts.
Hormonal changes during menopause can change the naturally acidic vagina to a more alkaline condition. Estrogen is the hormone responsible for maintaining acidity of the vaginal tract, and during menopause, production of estrogen drops off rapidly. Estrogen creams, pills or an estrogen ring inserted into the vagina can help counteract these changes and maintain the normal protective acidity.
Heavy Menstrual Periods
Women with heavy menstrual periods may find that they develop bacterial vaginosis frequently after experiencing heavy blood flow. This occurs because blood is naturally alkaline, and an abundance of blood in the vaginal tract can alter conditions there enough to promote the development of bacterial vaginosis. Women who recurrently experience this problem may need to get a doctor's prescription for medication to reduce blood flow during the menstrual cycle.
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Each year after two weeks of hard fought voting (58,000 votes to be precise) we announce the top 100 of 2008. Unlike other "best games awards" you see on the internet time and time again, we focus entirely on the greatest mod and indie games and we let you decide which make the cut and which don't. The rules are simple, the same mod and indie can make the cut provided they made significant process in the past year. Why? Because we know mods are continually evolving and are not dumped once released in favor of a new money making title.
So sit tight, we have the top 100 and will be launching with a big splash in precisely 24 hours (at the time of writing). A couple of days late I know - don't worry you'll still have another two weeks to play and vote for your favorites in the top 100 as we narrow down to the top 10.


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The Fighter
"You were my hero." "I was…I was."
That line might have been the most heartbreakingly honest thing I've heard in a movie in a while.
The Family Way:
I propose that the Wahlberg family is taking the reins from the Affleck's in their dominance of Boston and Northeastern urban family dramas.
Save the Wales (the Welsh? the Bales?):
Somehow I'm always surprised at how amazing Christian Bale is (which is kinda how I feel about Leonardo DiCaprio). I can't think of a single movie of Bale's that I haven't enjoyed; I like how (at least in the beginning of his career) he took roles to allow him to play different characters.
Let's Get Physical:
Sure, Mark Wahlberg might have funky-bunched his way into our hearts with his famous pants-dropping skills with Calvin Klein, but DAANG! He hasn't shown this kind of physical definition in his other recent movie roles. And Christian Bale? Does he have a cardiologist on call? Surely his fluctuating weight and muscle mass can't be healthy, right? From The Machinist to Batman to The Fighter and now he'll be filming another Batman soon? That's got to take it's toll…
Mommy Dearest:
When I looked up the Emmy winners online, I had no idea who most of the winners were, including Melissa Leo. After watching the film, though, there is NO WAY anyone else can win the Oscar. She's AHmazing!
(I realize this is a superficial look at a movie that deserves more…but I waited too long to flesh out my thoughts after watching it. My bad.)


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Fitness Center
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." - Philippians 4:13
Eastminster's Fitness Center is a ministry for the physical fitness of the community and our church members. Our Goal is to provide an affordable, spiritual, work out facility, where gym members can enjoy the equipment in a non-pressured and comfortable space.
Center Hours:
7AM - 8PM (Monday-Friday)
9AM - 2PM (Saturdays
CLOSED (Sundays & Holidays)
Membership Prices:
$20 for one month
$40 for three months
$60 for five months
$80 for seven months
Visit the Fitness Center for more information or to set up a membership.


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Sandra Gabriel speaks to youth about navigating career and educational paths.
TORONTO, ON, (Feb 02, 2011)—Sandra Gabriel, chief relationship officer for Gabriel Press & Relationships (Gabriel PR), Toronto PR agency, spoke to a group of youth at the Center for Education & Training (CET) in Mississauga, ON last week, about how to navigate their way through choosing a career and education path.
"I remember how it was for me when I was looking for jobs and trying to decide on an academic career," says Gabriel. "I wanted to be able to give them the guidance that I did not have, but also to show them that their current challenges are normal and will soon come to pass."
Gabriel only spoke to the group briefly about knowing their talents and determining what their passionate about. She also touched on how to be prepared for an interview, but the majority of the time was spent on discussion and responding to the direct challenges that the youth were facing in the job market.
"I didn't want to just speak to them, I wanted to discuss with them and get them talking about what their challenges were so I could address them directly," adds Gabriel. "It's one thing to share your experiences and what you know and another thing to engage with an audience and talk about those things that relate to them."
"We were so happy to have Sandra come and speak to our group," says Jillian Ferris, placement specialist at the CET. "Guest speakers help the youth understand the real world through other peoples perspective. It definitely enhances the learning experience for the group."
About Gabriel PR
Since 2005, Gabriel PR has worked with entrepreneurs to start and grow their brands. We develop communications strategies to help clients build lasting relationships that will have a positive impact on their business. Our portfolio of projects spans many industries including technology, entertainment, advertising, film & television, financial services, events, fashion, fitness and more. Gabriel PR is on a mission to build the next generation of BIG brands. Learn more at www.gabrielpr.ca
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How did we actually live before Snapchat? We literally have no idea, but our lives really have come to depend on it 100%. We can feel so close to our beloved pop stars 24/7 and the filters… OH THE FILTERS.
MP! is so in love with Snapchat that it has created its own Snapchat Directory so you can find all your faves. There are literally thousands of entries, so get yourselves over there and discover your new obsession.
Because Snapchat forms such a big part of our life, we wanted to reward our faves for their hard work snapping with our own award ceremony, the very first MP! Snapchat Awards (or The Snappys for short).
Every Tuesday and Thursday in September we will be announcing a new poll to vote for your fave Snapchatter. Here are the categories:
- Best pop star/group on Snapchat
- Best social media star on Snapchat
- Best Bookish Snapchat
- Best film/TV star on Snapchat
- Most stylish Snapchatter
- Funniest Snapchatter
- Ultimate Snapchatter of 2016
So today we're kicking things off with our first category – Best pop star/group on Snapchat. Here are the nominees:
Fifth Harmony
Niall Horan
Little Mix
Ariana Grande
Selena Gomez
To vote, simply click the button below the pop star or group you want to vote for, or you can just add the hashtag to a tweet. You can vote as many times as you want, but retweets don't count. We will count all your votes and reveal the winner on 27th September. Happy voting!


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Litigation Release No. 22803 / September 20, 2013 (CORRECTED)
Securities and Exchange Commission v. Tibor Klein and Michael Shechtman, Civil Action No. 9:13-cv-80954 (U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, filed September 20, 2013)
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged the owner of a New York-based advisory firm with insider trading in his own account and client accounts based on non-public information in advance of a merger announcement by pharmaceutical companies.
The SEC alleges that Tibor Klein, who lives on Long Island and is president of Klein Financial Services, learned confidential information about Pfizer Inc.'s planned acquisition of King Pharmaceuticals. He misappropriated the information and traded in advance of the public announcement for illicit profits of more than $300,000 for himself and his clients.
The SEC also charged Klein's close friend Michael Shechtman, a stockbroker living in South Florida who was tipped by Klein and traded on the non-public information for more than $100,000 in illegal profits.
According to the SEC's complaint filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Klein learned material, non-public information about the impending merger in August 2010 from one of his clients – an attorney who works on matters for King Pharmaceuticals. On August 16 – the first day that the markets opened after he learned the confidential information – Klein began purchasing large amounts of King Pharmaceuticals' stock. Klein had not purchased so many securities of an individual stock for so many clients in such a short time period in 2010 as he did when he made these purchases.
The SEC alleges that Klein then went one step further and tipped his best friend, Shechtman, with the non-public information about King Pharmaceuticals. Klein and Shechtman speak often but rarely more than once a day. But Klein called Shechtman six times on August 16, when Shechtman submitted an application to open an options trading account and handwrote "Please expedite ASAP" at the top of the form. Shechtman had never before traded in options. On August 18, Klein called Shechtman 11 more times as Shechtman purchased 2,500 shares of King Pharmaceuticals stock and 300 call options in his personal account, and 2,400 shares in his wife's Roth IRA account.
According to the SEC's complaint, the public announcement was made on Oct. 12, 2010. King Pharmaceuticals stock subsequently rose 39 percent and trading volume increased by more than 12,000 percent from the previous day. Following the announcement, Klein sold his King Pharmaceuticals stock and generated profits of $328,375.02 for himself and his clients. Shechtman sold his shares and his wife's share in King Pharmaceuticals stock and options for profits of $109,040.53.
The SEC's complaint charges Klein and Shechtman with violations of Sections 10(b) and 14(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rules 10b-5 and 14e-3. The SEC seeks disgorgement of ill-gotten gains, financial penalties, and permanent injunctive relief against Klein and Shechtman to enjoin them from future violations of the federal securities laws.
The SEC's investigation was conducted by Rachel K. Paulose and supervised by Elisha L. Frank in the Miami Regional Office. The SEC's litigation will be led by Robert K. Levenson. The SEC appreciates the assistance of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the Options Regulatory Surveillance Authority.


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April 2018
April 2018
Dean's Message
Most of you know how beautiful our campus is when spring comes to Missoula. The sun shines warmly, and all the trees in our State Arboretum start to bud. We've had a few false starts since the first warm days, but I truly sense spring is coming. Read more.
Upcoming Events:
UM Update
UM has undertaken a two-year, multi-step process to assess and prioritize its current offerings and set its future direction to enhance the University's distinction. Our new President, Seth Bodnar, just released preliminary recommendations to set us on this path to celebrate another 125 years of excellent service to students, the State of Montana, and the world. Read the President's Recommendations.
Student Highlights
Four of our current graduate students received National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships this month. NSF awarded 2,000 fellowships nationally to support high-potential, early-career scientists.
The students include:
Read more about these NSF fellows!
Congratulations to wildlife biology major Sarah Gaulke – her poster on whether bats hibernate in talus slopes won Best Student Poster prize at the Montana chapter of The Wildlife Society annual meeting.
During winter-session 2018, 11 University of Montana students loaded up their backpacks and headed south to Patagonia, Chile to learn about ecology, restoration, and sustainable development in one of the most remote and stunning regions on the planet.
Six students utilized Franke Sustainability Fellowships to support this experience. Support from the Franke family made this educational experience a reality for them.
Luke Johnson says "I would not have been able to take the trip without [the fellowship]. This experience was such an important one for me; it felt like the realization of all my previous experience at UM and inspired me for my current studies and future career."
Arizona Martin says """As a born-and-raised Montanan, this award allowed for my first experience abroad." Arizona plans to continue expanding her knowledge of ecological restoration at an international level. Read more about the Patagonia course.
The 101st Foresters' Ball was a success, thanks to the continued dedication of Forestry Club members and alums. The Woodsman Team just brought home the 1st place trophy from the 79th annual AWFC Conclave.
Research Highlights
Associate professor of fire ecology Phil Higuera says the forests you see today are not what you'll see in the future. Higuera and co-authors analyzed data from nearly 1,500 sites in five states - Colorado, Wyoming, Washington, Idaho and Montana - and measured more than 63,000 seedlings growing in 52 areas burned by wildfires during the past three decades. They wanted to understand if and how changing climate over the past several decades impacted post-fire tree regeneration, a key indicator of forest resilience.
They found significant decreases in tree regeneration following 21st century wildfires, a period that was markedly hotter and drier than the late 20th century. The research team said that with a warming climate, forests are losing their resilience to wildfires.
"While Rocky Mountain forests typically recover after wildfires, conditions are becoming increasingly stressful for tree seedlings to establish and survive," Higuera said. "Seedlings are more sensitive to warm, dry conditions than mature trees, so if the right conditions don't exist within a few years following a wildfire, tree seedlings may not establish."
Read more or listen to this story on Montana Public Radio.
Five Wildlife Biology graduate students are co-authors on a new paper in Science that explores whether adaptive evolution can rescue these animals in the face of rapidly changing climate.
As winters arrive later and snow melts earlier, the worldwide decrease in snow cover already may have dramatic impacts on animals that change coat colors with the seasons. An international scientific team led by University of Montana Professor L. Scott Mills has set out to discover whether adaptive evolution can rescue these animals in the face of rapidly changing climate.
Twenty-one species of mammals and birds rely on the ability to change their coat color from brown in summer to white in winter to avoid fatal encounters with predators, but in some parts of their range individuals forgo the white molt and remain brown in winter. Read more.
New research by University of Montana alumna Eva Masin and restoration ecology Professor Cara Nelson examines the effectiveness of using domestic sheep to control nonnative invasive plants.
The City of Missoula uses sheep as part of its arsenal of tools to combat invasive plants on the city's conservation properties.
The team found that although the sheep grazed on a higher percentage of nonnative than native forbs, plants other than grasses, they did eat natives, and their consumption of natives increased with the decreasing availability of the targeted nonnative plants.
Faculty Highlights
Congratulations to Professor Cory Cleveland! He was just elected a fellow in the Ecological Society of America. Cory is Professor of Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology and Chair of our Department of Ecosystems & Conservation Sciences. His research focus is on how terrestrial ecosystems function, how they are being affected by human activities, and the consequences of environmental change for both humans and the ecosystems that we depend on. Selection as an ESA fellow, a lifetime honor, recognizes Cory's outstanding contributions to a wide range of fields served by ESA, including, but not restricted to those that advance or apply ecological knowledge. Congrats, Professor Cleveland!
Congratulations to Professor Diana Six! She was just appointed to the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine's Committee on the Potential for Biotechnology to Address Forest Health. The committee will develop a report on the feasibility, benefits and risks of using biotechnology to address insect and pathogen pests in natural and plantation forests.
Congratulations to professor Beth Dodson, recipient of a 2018 UM Charter Day Award. Today Beth received the John Ruffatto Memorial Award, recognizing her work to bring practical, applicable business principles into the classroom
Alumni Highlights
Earlier this spring, Dean Tom DeLuca and Director of Development Sam Barkley met up with a festive group of alums in Washington DC. They enjoyed catching up with our alums Dawn Houle, Chad Dear, Laurie Ashley, Stephen Plant, Sarah Snyder, Curan Bonham, Norman Bourg and Michael Harrison, as well as alums from other UM programs.
Congrats to our '99 alum Kasey KC - Nevada's first female to lead the Division of Forestry! Kasey graduated with a degree in Resource Conservation and has more than 15 years experience in forest management and natural resource conservation.
Alum Eric Hoberg is spearheading the re-building of the Woodsman Team building at the Ft. Missoula competition grounds. If you can help with a donation of materials, labor or money, contact Eric: Eric Hoberg 406-531-9345 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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MONEY MATTERS: WorldRemit share their best financial tips with our readers
THIS WEEK Claire Walsh offers tips on moving to the UK:
Relocating to a new country can be both exciting yet challenging at the same time. There's so much to consider before you're up and running. Claire Walsh – an independent financial adviser and Head of Advice at Unbiased.co.uk – shares her five financial tips for those relocating to the UK.
Open a bank account
Claire suggests that instead of waiting to open a bank account in the UK, talk to your bank at home first. Many banks will have links with UK banks, so you could get an account open before you even arrive in the UK.
If this is not an option, once in the UK, visit a number of banks on the high street to find the one that's best for you. They will all have different criteria for opening an account, but typically will want to see proof of address (utility bill or tenancy agreement) and proof of ID.
Keep an emergency fund aside
Claire really recommends holding back three months' worth of spending money as an emergency fund. Funds that can be used to pay rent, for food or bills, should something unforeseen happen.
Build your credit rating
If you want to take out a mortgage, loan or even mobile phone contract in the UK, you'll need to build up a credit rating. So how do you do this? If you're a commonwealth citizen, you can join the electoral role. Or you can set up direct debits to be paid from your bank account or take out a credit card.
However, Claire gives a word of warning on credit cards. She says that it's important to repay the balance in full each month to avoid getting into debt. If you don't repay the balance, you risk incurring expensive interest payments.
Buy a property and get a mortgage
Claire says that if you're staying in the UK for some time you may well want to get on the property ladder and buy a home. This will probably entail getting a mortgage. Here are a few things to consider about mortgages:
• Banks will look at your credit rating and whether you've paid outstanding bills such as mobile phone or credit card
• You need proof of a steady and secure income stream
• Banks can typically lend up to 4 times annual earnings
• Banks will usually only lend up to 80% or 90% of the value of a property, depending on individual circumstances.
Join an employer pension scheme
All employers in the UK are now obliged to provide an employee pension scheme. Claire tells us that it's a great way to save towards retirement. Your contributions are deducted from your wages and your employer adds to your pension pot, too. So the pot can build up quite quickly.
Claire finishes by saying that for the best advice on mortgages, investments and pensions, it's best to get the very latest information and advice from an Independent Financial Adviser.
For more money tips, visit: www.facebook.com/worldremit
Stay tuned for next week's edition on workplace benefits!
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Now that I've finished writing my thesis, I should prepare for the oral exam that will put an end to my studies. However, instead, I was being a bit of a silly billy yesterday. I drew 4 me-s and let them travel through magazines. The results are quite cool though, hope you don't mind me sharing ;) I might use that idea to make postcards of "me" in front of the Eiffel Tower, New York taxis, palm trees, or the Big Ben. See how that works out! x
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29 Jan 2012
The Desk Chair Makeover
This is one of my favourite topics because I got my desk chair when I was first sent to school in 1993 and it has never once failed to look gorgeous ever since. The original fabric is a boring blue tweed-like thing, but I asked my mum to cover it up with a cute pink cotton fabric already in its early days with me. Almost ten years later, the pink cover was exchanged for a red one and a few months ago, I changed it, yet again, to the lovely Cath Kidston Spray Flowers Cotton Duck Fabric.
You Need: desk chair, fabric, staple gun, helping hand
Almost every swivel chair can be dismantled completely. First, you simply remove every screw you can see anywhere (don't forget to put them away orderly to avoid confusion when putting it back together). Afterwards and sometimes forcibly, you take the individual pieces apart in order to reach the important hidden bits on the bottom and back. This whole process is a bit of an ordeal and you might want to ask someone to help you with it.
With regard to the choice of fabric which will eventually cover the chair, you are totally flexible from plain to patchwork and cotton to latex, but I would opt for a rather thick, robust material in order for it to last a while.
New fabric at hand, you cut out pieces big enough to cover the cushion and still fold around the edges of it easily so that you can later attach it to the bottom without visible remains. Then you have to tightly staple your piece of fabric onto the back of the cushions (both seat and back obviously). My chair had wooden backsides which made the stapling a very easy affair, but if yours should be made of plastic, I would do a little test run, if the staples even stay in place!! Again, ask someone to help you with this procedure because the fabric needs to be thoroughly tightened onto the cushion to avoid a bumpy a flawed finish.
|Spray Flower Cotton Duck
Now you screw back the individual parts (if you can still find them) and *tataaa* your desk chair has a totally new appeal to it :) Thanks to the relatively easy procedure, I will probably never get tired of changing my chairs' looks, and, moreover, save money by not having to buy new ones every so often.
Have you ever tried the same? Let me know!! x
Labels: home, sewing, step by step
14 Jan 2012
January Blues?
Yaaaay!!! At last, I have finished writing my master thesis and handed it in with the dean's secretary. Great feeling (!!) and, finally, there's now also time to work on my blog. Because I realised I can't always sew new things (also because it would drive my boyfriend mad), I am now going to include such wonderful topics as literature, shopping and travel; although I will also really try and make more things fabric.
During my time writing the thesis with the title Representations of Multicultural London in Contemporary British Literature (I know, that's a bit too long to be catchy), I was often asked about my primary literature, so I figured it would be nice to review the 4 novels for you, also in an attempt to stop having to say it; they're ranked by level of enjoyability.
Originally, I didn't include this first book into my study and it only made the list after I discovered the original choice to be a bit dull. The Buddha of Suburbia is about a young British-Asian lad - Karim Amir - who is struggling on his path from adolescence to adulthood, discovering such exciting things as central London, the theatre, swinger parties and the first true love. Upshot is: hilarious, not too long read.
Zadie Smith is probably one of the most highly paid first novel authors and the book is certainly very entertaining. At times, I found myself laughing out loud on the bus, however, the book does drag you along sometimes, too. The story isn't always interesting and there's a lot of boring sections that the medium-interested reader will get very sleepy with. Nonetheless, if you're in for a loooong holiday, you could take this along and laugh at the funny bits, and snooze through the dull bits.
Brick Lane
This third novel is certainly quite interesting and offers an insight into how and why immigrants like to stay secluded within their own communities sometimes. However, I am not sure how genuine this perspective is and how serious one should take it. You don't really get funny, but the book certainly is a good read.
Brick Lane
This third novel is certainly quite interesting and offers an insight into how and why immigrants like to stay secluded within their own communities sometimes. However, I am not sure how genuine this perspective is and how serious one should take it. You don't really get funny, but the book certainly is a good read.
In the Falling Snow
Now, I have to admit that I pretty much just picked this novel for the Jamaican perspective to my paper, and that it wasn't really hugely entertaining. I have read that Caryl Phillips' earlier novels are better, but I would not particularly recommend reading this one. Hmm, if you're out of books or a real fan of Phillips, it's not bad and you get through it pretty quickly.
The best thing about buying this many books was getting bookmarks to match my thesis' topic!!
Well, I hope you're not suffering from January Blues (I'm not) and if you do, maybe read The Buddha of Suburbia to cheer you up a bit and take your mind off the grey and rainy start of 2012! x
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Tbilisi Fashion Week Fall 2014 was opened with Atelier Kikala fashion show. It is the only third season for the brand which is already very successful. Creative director Lado Bokuchava is more focused on minimalism and interesting shapes. What i like the most is that, designer emphasizes his style, view which is really important for the brand to be memorable. What i love with this brand is that at the same time, collection is very different from the previous ones, with interesting and unpredictable details, patterns, silhouettes. As a young designer, Lado is very risky and creative. The most precious thing with this brand is that, almost all the pieces are handmade, shoes are hand-painted and so on. How about the fabrics and colors? Oh, J'adore the pink pieces.
Proud to have such designer!
Gola Damian ( Dalood Group) Fall 2014 collection was really amazing. It was the brand's second show which was very successful. Adored colorful, funny, beautiful collection for fall 2014, with interesting prints. He is very creative, risky, free, trendy and commercial at the same time. Loved the mix of the colors as always. Beaded details - very trendy!
It's really difficult to get a good position on the fashion market, even in Georgia and maintain it, but in my opinion, Gola Damian has every potential to be one of the leading brand in Georgia.
How about the shoes? Must-have for Fall 2014! Definitely!


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This bad boy isn't your everyday plastic fermenter. Nein, the Speidel Plastic Fermenter is made out of heavy duty HDPE that is more durable and resists oxygen more than your average PET carboy. Cleaning is also made easier with the wide-mouth lid; No more carboy brushes! Perhaps the best feature is the spigot at the bottom for easy transfer. You no longer have to use siphoning equipment to get your beer from fermenter to keg!
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- 15.9 Gallon (60 Liter) Capacity
- Certified food grade HDPE
- Carry handles - carry when full!
- Wide-mouth lid for easy cleaning
- Includes spigot and airlock
WARNING: This product can expose you to Vinyl Chloride, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to: https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/
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Deciding to build my personal brand online was one of the best career decisions I ever made.
It allowed me to start a business, get paid for work I love doing, and eventually leave my job.
If you act on the information in this article, you will attract better opportunities, higher-quality clients, and more industry recognition.
What Is Personal Branding?
Personal branding means packaging yourself and your career as a brand.
I want you to look back at the picture above this post. When you see Oprah and Obama, what reaction do you have?
It's probably instinctive, emotional, and related to a specific problem that they solve (or don't solve) for you. That's what a strong personal brand feels like.
It doesn't matter if you love them or hate them, as long as you feel something. This is the reason why Oprah and Obama have two of the strongest personal brands in the world. It's also the key to building your personal brand.
When we are interacting with others face to face, we can adjust our behavior based on the group we are interacting with. Online, we don't have that same luxury. We need to put some stakes in the ground.
Believe it or not, all of us already have a personal brand online. We're already making some sort of impression. It may as well be one that we control.
Why Is Personal Branding Important?
Here are three reasons why you should start building your personal brand today:
1. Gain trust and credibility
Whether it is through a regular blog, a simple portfolio site, or social media, your personal brand is how people perceive you online. It's up to you to shape that perception in a positive way. Give as much value as possible on a specific topic and you will begin to position yourself as an expert.
2. Meet awesome people
One of the reasons why I blog is because it helps me connect with the people I want to meet. As your brand starts to grow and get more specific, you will start to attract people who believe what you believe. This network will be invaluable whether you are taking a traditional career path or growing your business.
3. Magnetize opportunities
Once you have created a "home base" website for your personal brand, you are already way ahead of the competition. Not only will you have somewhere to send people who want to learn more about you, but you may also begin to see new opportunities falling into your lap. Now you've created a marketing machine that does part of the work for you.
How Can I Start Building My Personal Brand?
If there is one action step that I can recommend, it's this: secure a personal website (i.e. www.yourname.com). You don't have to spend weeks on this, and it doesn't need to be fancy. The goal is to have something that you can control and shape over time.
Personally, I use Squarespace for this. It's a lot simpler than Wordpress and it looks great right out of the box. I'm not an affiliate for them, and I don't get anything if you decide to use them…I just love the company.
The great part is, Squarespace will give you a 14-day trial, so you can start building a website and see if it works for you. This is how I got started on my journey. If you take this step, you'll be well on your way to building a strong personal brand that stands out from the competition.
Anything to Watch out For?
As you begin to build your personal brand online, here's a tip: be human.
The goal of branding is authentic connection, so you don't want to fall into the trap of appearing overly professional or generic.
It's important to remember that you are a person, and that the people interacting with your brand online are other human beings. Your communication should feel like a conversation.
This means being vulnerable, especially if you decide to write a blog. It means being honest about your strengths and weaknesses so that you can attract opportunities that are actually a fit for you. It also means writing your About page and other bios in the first person, using words that you would use in real life.
Building your personal brand can take time, but trust me: it's worth it. If you already have a separately branded company, it will help you secure coaching, consulting, and speaking opportunities. If you're just starting out, it is one of the fastest ways to jumpstart your career or business.
So, what are you waiting for? There's no time like the present.
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Thomas is deposited in a community of boys after his memory is erased, soon learning they're all trapped in a maze that will require him to join forces with fellow "runners" for a shot at escape.
I'm not a big fan of the trilogy, but I do like The Maze Runner book, and I was excited to see the movie for myself. It has exceeded all my expectations and even though I still like the book more, the movie is so good that it can be considered as a glory. Better yet, you wouldn't think it's Wes Ball's debut movie, because you will think it's some famous director's doing.
The plot:
Besides some major changes, it's basically the book itself. I kinda feel like I'm reading the book all over again, only less detailed. It's a good sign when even the trailer shows various signs of similarities of the book, which can't really be said for Divergent. Locations are slightly changed though. Even though I want to see the original part played out, I'm down with the edit, because it doesn't extinguish any awesomeness in the movie.
Speaking of awesomeness, I really, really can't remember the book being this tense. The book is still filled with suspense and action, but that's where the movie actually superior to the book. I know watching the movie and reading the book is different, because there are no actual graphics in the book. But really, graphics actually make a lot of action parts better, especially when Thomas is battling the Griever, which for some reason is shorter than I thought it would be. I want more of that because the sound effects and the graphics fuel the element of fear and nervousness. For a movie with a tight budget, this is almost as good as movie blockbusters with a huge budget.
Pacing and priorities are also crucial things. Prioritizing is fine, but some of the characters are cut. Like, Frypan is actually a fairly major character in the book, but I don't see him anywhere even though I know he's cast. It pisses me off a little because I kinda like Frypan. Minho doesn't make a lot of appearances either. However his time with Thomas is in The Scorch Trials, so I'm fine with that (Minho is still my favorite character, though). Other than that it's good. And the pacing is awesome. I know the producers can't keep everything in the movie or else it would be ten hours long. But most of the major scenes are kept in the movie. Like I said, it's almost straight out from the book with graphics and sound effects. Because the pacing is good in the book, it's also great in the movie.
Even though I don't really approve watching the movie before reading the book itself, I admit that this movie makes people want to read the book just to see how good the book is. So it's a great success for a book adaptation.
Thomas: Thomas' character is played by Dylan O'Brien, who is known to be Stiles from Teen Wolf. I really love Dylan O'Brien and he's one of the reasons why I watch the movie (other than the trailer being fantastic, of course). For a guy who started his career as an actor 5 years ago (which is pretty short), he's very talented (and very nice. Just watch the interviews with him). He's the only one (other than Thomas Sangster, who plays Newt, and Blake Cooper, who plays Chuck) that actually portrays his character as if he's the character himself, especially with the whole "Thomas is curious and attracted to the Maze" thing. It's insane how this guy can be so talented from the very start (Yes, he's the perfect Stiles) when he claimed that he couldn't act like, I don't know, 4 years ago? He shows signs of being Thomas (which is curious and brave and smart and a little annoying. Yes, he portrayed the annoying part out, which is crazy considering he's so nice). I can see a glorious career before him and I'm really proud of him as a fan. The only two things that doesn't match the book is that: 1) Thomas is pretty snarky in the book, and there are little snarkiness in him in the movie. 2) Thomas is described as an "ugly shank" in the book, but then they cast Dylan, who is way too cute.
*Funny thing about watching Dylan playing the part of Thomas is that he shows signs of being Stiles and himself, which I don't mind, because I'm way too amused. Sometimes he talks a little bit like Stiles and makes hand-gestures that are so similar to Stiles and Dylan himself. I'm not pissed, because Stiles is actually a more sarcastic version of Thomas (and way funnier) in my opinion, and it's so amusing that I don't even mind.
Teresa: Teresa is played by Kaya Scodelario. I'm not a big fan of Teresa in the trilogy (and if you have read the book, you know why). I actually like the Teresa in the first book though, Kaya is actually a great cast for Teresa. She shows signs of being calm and sure of herself, which is what Teresa is. And for some reason Teresa is really funny in the movie, which I don't have a single problem about. I'm sad that there aren't a lot of bonding moments between Thomas and Teresa in the movie. However Teresa doesn't really make a lot of appearances in the book considering she's a major character, I understand this. I'm kinda curious and afraid to watch about her in The Scorch Trials movie though, because... well, I'm not gonna say it to those who haven't read the book, as it involves a huge spoiler.
Gally: Gally is definitely not my favorite character. But he is a major character in the first book and movie, I have to talk about him. Gally is played by Will Poulter. He shows signs of a strict follower of orders and rules, which is who Gally is. I'm so glad that he keeps all the major personalities of Gally in the book.Will is actually a really nice guy judging by the interviews. So nice that I have difficulty seeing him as the antagonist in the movie. I guess it's not exactly a bad thing, because Gally is not actually a villain in both the book and the movie. But Gally is described as not nice in the book, and he's being a little too nice in the movie.
Newt: Newt is played by Thomas Sangster. And damn, he really does a good job. Newt is one of my favorite characters in the book. When they cast Thomas as Newt, I had my doubts. But he exceeds all my expectations and he really feels like Newt to me. Newt is a perfect leader according to the book, and he is also one in the movie. The sympathy and sureness in Newt is portrayed well by Thomas. I also love that there are a lot of bonding moments between Newt and Thomas, which makes me happy. It's safe to say that Newt is decently cast.
Minho: Minho is played by Ki Hong Lee. For some reason Minho makes far less appearances than I originally thought. I can't really put a finger on his personality and relate it to that in the book. But like I said, his big moments are in The Scorch Trials. And based on the few moments I get from him, he actually has great potential to be a phenomenal character in the movie (yes, he's already one in the book, but those who haven't read the book don't know it.). He has shows signs of being really strong and supportive of Thomas. It's very important to the plot of The Scorch Trials, and he's one of the reasons why I want to watch TST movie even though I don't really like the book itself.
Graphics and Effects:
You wouldn't know it's a movie on tight budget because the special effects are insanely good. The Maze and the Glade is exactly how I imagine it, especially the Maze, which is a concrete jungle that implies great dread and unknown. I don't know if it's just green screen, but watching the Maze change is beyond amazing. It's literally the book coming to life. It's enough to impress both readers and non-readers.
The Grievers are one big mystery. I'm one of those who are excited to see what the Grievers look like. It's not exactly how I imagine it, but it's frightening nonetheless. I'm not going to give out any spoilers about the appearance of the Grievers after all the work to keep them as a secret until the movie is out (just watch the movie yourself). But they scare me a little, and I'm not easily scared. It's a thumbs up to the Grievers because they actually have the stings that look hella scary.
Another big thumbs-up is actually the outside world. Thomas and the Gladers don't really see the outside world destroyed by the sun until The Scorch Trials. An early appearance is in the movie, and man, even though I don't see it as a freaking desert, the Sun's flare is amazing. It's so bright that it can actually destroy anything, consume and melt concrete. It's another reason why I want to see TST movie, because the graphics are promising.
It's almost unbelievable how the visual effects are so realistic when the producers are working on a tight budget. Good job, people.
Overall: It's definitely a success, and for once it doesn't spoil the book. It actually brings out a lot of good parts in the book. The money is well-paid on this one. I can't wait to watch The Scorch Trials movie.
Rating: 8/10
P.S. James Dashner, author of The Maze Runner, is actually in the movie. I knew this beforehand, but I still find it funny to see him as a _______ (nope, not gonna say it. Don't wanna spoil the fun) on a big silver screen. *smiles*


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Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon's 60mm f/2.8G AF-S ED Micro lens is compatible with Nikon's complete range of D-SLRs, including APS-C (DX) models like the D3100, D5000 and D7000, as well as full-frame cameras like the D700 and D3X.
A DX-format D-SLR like the D3100 or D7000 sports a 1.5x crop factor, so gives the Nikon 60mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Micro a film-equivalent focal length of 90mm, while full-frame FX-format users can use it as a 60mm lens with no change in focal length.
This is a large lens so it's no surprise that it's heavy, weighing 425g. The extra few grams in weight are no bad thing, though, and contribute to its excellent, refined feel. It features internal focusing (IF) which eliminates any change in the barrel length when the focus ring is adjusted and keeps the handling consistent. As to be expected for a lens that's relatively new, the build quality is exceptional. The large focus ring operates smoothly with a perfectly balanced and weighted feel through its range.
The Silent Wave Motor (SWM) does a top job of keeping AF quiet and we experienced no troubles with AF speed or accuracy in combination with our D7000.
- Dimensions: 73x89mm
- Weight: 425g
- Visit: www.nikon.co.uk
This review was first published in the February 2011 issue of Digital Photo - download back issues here.


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Features and benefits for Mothercare Hooded Navy Gilet
- Made from 100% cotton, the gilet is soft and comfortable against your toddler's delicate skin
- Great for when there's a chill in the air, or for the colder winter months as an alternative to a bulky coat
- Chic navy design with cord detail on the shoulders and check lining gives your little one a stylish edge to their wardrobe
- Safe to machine wash if it gets a little grubby
… This gilet as it's both a fashion essential and practical to give your little one an extra layer of warmth.
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Our Hooded Navy Gilet is the stylish way to keep your little one snug when the weather's cold. A great alternative to dressing your toddler in a bulky coat, the gilet is soft against your baby's skin and the lack of arms stops them from overheating. What's more, there's a hood to keep your little one extra-snug.
The gilet jacket features a stylish check lining and cord detail on the shoulders for that trendy look. It's also made from 100% cotton, which is soft and breathable. Don't worry if it gets dirty – you can clean the gilet by machine washing.
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The new content, titled "Animus Project Update 1.0," includes a new game mode, Advanced Alliance, and a new multiplayer map, Mont Saint-Michel. Advanced Alliance takes the original Alliance Mode and makes target identification and engagement more difficult for players, similar to the difficulty changes between Wanted and Advanced Wanted modes.
"We are very thrilled to be able to offer the first Multiplayer DLC for Assassin's Creed Brotherhood for absolutely free," said Sebastien Puel, executive producer, Ubisoft Montreal.
"We wanted to say thank you to our fans for making Brotherhood such a huge success its opening week. We are very proud of the unique and innovative Multiplayer mode it offers, and hope the fans enjoy the new content."
The Mont Saint-Michel map features narrow streets, a bell tower, and multi-leveled structures that are "perfect for hunters to surge from out of nowhere to execute their prey."
The Animus Project Update 1.0 will be available on Dec. 14.


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Flintoff will play for the Chennai Super Kings against Mumbai Indians on April 18 with Pietersen's Royal Challengers Bangalore then taking on reigning champions Rajasthan Royals.
The tournament has been moved from India to South Africa due to security concerns partly caused by a clash with the country's general elections.
It had been expected that six venues would be used, with no team having a "home" ground, but that has now increased to eight.
"We have eight cities that we are going to go out to," IPL commissioner Lalit Modi told Supersport.
"We have Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, East London, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein and Kimberly as the venues we are going to go forward with.
"It's going to be a non-stop carnival from day one to the end. We start the carnival on April 18 and the carnival is going to finish on May 24."
Pietersen and Flintoff, presently on tour with their England team in the West Indies, were the two most expensive players in the recent auction for this season's IPL at $1.55 million, but they will only play in two weeks of this year's extravaganza owing to international commitments with a home Test and One-Day series against current hosts West Indies.


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In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday and Presidents Obama's second inauguration I read from "Strength to Love" before taking the Oath of Office.
The reading included a short section from Coretta Scott King's Forward written in 1981 and two sections from an MLK sermon in chapter three, On being a good neighbor.
Forward: by Coretta Scott King
This book best explains the central element of Martin luther King, Jr.'s philosophy of nonviolence...In his sermon "The man who was a fool" he said, "All men are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly. I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be, and you can never be what you ought to be until I am what I ought to be."
Martin Luther King Jr.'s theological belief in the interdependence of all life inevitably led to methods for social change that dignified the humanity of the social change advocate as well as his adversary. "Christ gave us the goals," he would often say, "and Mahatma Gandhi provided the tactics."
Chapter Three: On being a good neighbor(page 37-38)
In our nation today a mighty struggle is taking place. It is a struggle to conquer the reign of an evil monster called segregation and its inseparable twin called discrimination—a monster that has wandered through this land for well-nigh one hundred years, stripping millions of people of their sense of dignity and robbing them of their birthright of freedom.
Let us never succumb to the temptation of believing that legislation and judicial decrees play only minor roles in solving this problem. Morality cannot be legislated, but behavior can be regulated. Judicial decrees may not change the heart, but they can restrain the heartless. The habits, if not the hearts, of people have been and are being altered every day by legislative acts, judicial decisions, and executive orders. Let us not be misled by those who argue that segregation cannot be ended by the force of law.
A vigorous enforcement of civil rights law will bring an end to segregated public facilities which are barriers to a truly desegregated society, but it cannot bring an end to fears, prejudice, pride, and irrationality, which are the barriers to a truly integrated society. These dark and demonic responses will be removed only as men and women are possessed by the invisible, inner law which etches on their hearts the conviction that all men are brothers and sisters and that love is mankind's most potent weapon for personal and social transformation. True integration will be achieved by true neighbors who are willingly obedient to unenforceable obligations.
More that ever before, my friends, men and women of all races and nations are today challenged to be neighborly.


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These adorable little pinecone charm necklaces hit the shop this week and boy have you all loved them! I think they're the perfect little simple charm for your nature lover.
Available in bronze with a 14k gold fill chain or full sterling silver. I love them both but personally am drawn to the gold tones these days. How about you?


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This clamp is superb for mounting the Buddistick (or any small vertical antenna) onto a picnic bench, apartment railing, or hotel window sill.
The clamp is designed to allow the antenna to quickly adjust to any angle with a quick turn of the knob. This is particularly useful when working from a hotel or apartment window where vertical space is limited. It has a near endless range of adjustability making it the most versatile small antenna clamp we've ever seen.
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Power through Partnerships
At MediaMate, we value long-term relationships, ease of doing business, and meeting and exceeding our customers' needs. Our average relationship with a school is five years and climbing.
We partner with colleges that also value long-term relationships and have a need for full or partial outsourcing of their advertising and business departments. In many cases, we work with your student staff and incorporate educational programs into our services.
In working together, we hope to learn from you and continue to improve each year. We believe in learning, consistency, trust, and transparency. It is our goal to truly become part of your staff, and for you to feel like MediaMate is a part of your team, too.


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Our Story (So Far):
Having experienced the sometimes disjointed efforts of justice-oriented faith communities and clergy, we struck out on a mission to create a coalition of faith-leaders to collectively address the harms and injustices being visited upon our communities in Charlotte, NC. We are also excited to facilitate and work toward relationships that model justice and equity in our city.
Our Mission
We, the faith leaders of the Charlotte Clergy Coalition for Justice, commit to creating a just community strengthened by diversity and enriched by the full participation of all citizens.
- Called from the shared moral grounding of love for neighbor, we welcome all to the common table.
- We protect human dignity and increase equal access to economic and social opportunity.
- We employ the methods of nonviolence and the practices of peace in the pursuit of justice and equity in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.
- Our collective efforts focus in racial and economic justice, educational equity, LGBT rights, environmental advocacy and in immigrant rights.
- We recognize the interdependence and mutuality of the struggles for justice and the necessity of working across silos that often limit our progress toward creating justice for all.


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You've seen it before: Hydraulic Press v. Golf Ball, Hydraulic Press v. Driver Head. Destructive? Maybe. But entertaining to watch? Definitely.
This latest edition of hydraulic press versus golf stuff features all of that and more, including the destruction of a vintage Persimmon driver.
Reluctant though we are to celebrate the destruction of golf memorabilia — we're champions of the game, after all — but something about putting our favorite gear up against a pressure much greater than the weight of high expectations is exciting in our books.
Don't believe us? Take a look at the mesmerizing video below.