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Our desire is to ignite a passion in our youth to seek after God's will and glory through faith in Jesus Christ. We hope to accomplish this by encouraging our students to see the depth, richness and relevance of God's Word. We also understsand that spiritual growth does not occur in a vacuum. Gospel-centered discipleship and fellowship are key aspects of our ministry. We are not training and equiping the church of tomorrow, but the church of today!
The Youth Ministry is for students in 7th - 12th grade. If you have any questions please contact Doyle Perry, our Youth Director here.
Sunday School
8:45am in the Youth Building. This is a time for a more indepth study of the scriptures and what it means to be a follower of Christ.
Sunday Nights
We spend some time together before the evening is over. Join us 6:00pm-7:00pm at the church.
Wednesday Gatherings
Join us at the Youth Building for an exciting evening of fun activities, hanging with friends and a great message. 7:00pm-8:00pm
Upcoming Events
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Working with Cotton Lawns/
Since launching our first collection of London Calling cotton lawn back in 2008, we have continued to develop new designs and new collections using this versatile fabric.
Lawn is typically made from cotton now and the high fine count gives a silky, smooth feel to the fabric. It is lightweight and drapes well making it a wonderful choice for apparel fabric. With slightly more body than voile, it can be easier to sew with.
We recently released even more designs in cotton lawn with our Lennox Gardens collection.
These twelve new fabrics are perfect for blouses, dresses, curtains and more. And with its crisp finish, it's a breeze to sew! For our recent visit to the LA Textile Show, we had several items made using the London Calling and Cotton Lawn.
Want to give it a try? We have two free patterns for you: a simple skirt and a twin size quilt.
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If so, please contact Provider Services at the member's Managed Care Organization for MCO claims.
For general questions, eligibility verification or Medicare Cross-Over Claim questions, contact TennCare Provider Services at 1-800-852-2683.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented the Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM) program to measure improper payments in Medicaid. For more information on PERM please visit CMS PERM website for educational guides and question/answer section Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM) and view the informational video PERM: Responding to Medical Records/Documentation Requests.
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TennCare is implementing a Hospital Presumptive (PE) program effective July 1, 2016. Using the Hospital PE process, participating hospitals can screen and provide immediate coverage to qualified individuals -- and help these patients complete the regular TennCare application process. See the following for additional information:
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Dwarf Iris
Iris verna. The iris is a fabled flower — and a tabled one, too. The name comes from the Greek goddess Iris, who was a messenger between humans and the gods atop Mount Olympus. Wherever she went, a rainbow followed her. Whenever the ancient Greeks saw a rainbow in the sky, it was a sign that Iris was delivering a message to someone. Thus, iris came to mean "rainbow" and, used as the generic name of these plants, reflects the variety of brilliant colors sported by many species. The Greeks had a more practical use for the iris, however. According to the story, a Greek name for one type of iris was machaironion, and the rhizome of this species was ground with flour to create a variety of pasta. Later this staple became known simply "macaroni." Among more than 30 Iris species in the United States, Dwarf Iris (Iris verna) comes in two versions, Upland, I. verna smalliana, which has clumps of flowers, and Coastal, I. verna verna, shown here, whose flowers are farther apart in loose colonies. Both employ typical iris techniques to attract large bees: Extremely showy upright displays, which are especially reflective in ultraviolet light; large sepals, which serve as comfortable landing pads; and very effective mechanisms for depositing pollen on the bees seeking the ample quantities of nectar. Perhaps because of destruction of habitat — typically dry oak or pine forests — and theft of plants, the Dwarf Iris is considered endangered in several states. However, since the plant is somewhat poisonous, deer — a deadly threat to many spring natives — appear to ignore this species.


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PENSACOLA � The University of West Florida Department of Music presents the Singers and Madrigals in their annual Black History Concert, celebrating the rich African American musical legacy, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Hall of the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, at the main university campus.
The concert will feature soulful spirituals, old and new, as well as rousing contemporary gospel selections.
The choirs will be under the direction of Blake Riley and Gary Packwood will appear as featured soloist.
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Handwriting is often the very first contact you have with someone who potentially has the power to change the course of your life. This could be a test examiner, a prospective employer, or simply someone whom you wish to thank.
In our digital age some think this an anachronism... However, a clear, legible and flowing hand is always a skill worth possessing. Our Government definitely thinks so - when the new curriculum was designed and rolled out in 2014, much consultation w...ith employers flagged up a definite requirement for legibility in handwriting, as well as correct spellings & grammatically correct writing.
Stowting is pursuing a sea change in the way we teach our children to write. As well as a higher expectation in their ability to produce clear, legible handwriting, we are teaching the formation of letters from scratch, to this method. For this, we have designed a programme which will intuitively nurture handwriting. The sequence of letters will be taught in the order specified in this example. Letters will not be taught "alphabetically", but in similar groups based on formation. In this way, not only are letters formed using common learned movements, but advantages are gained, say, with the separation of "b" & "d" into disparate groups, to help prevent substitution.
Please feel free to bolster your child's learning at home by using this technique & the agreed formations. (note: there are options for certain letters, such as "f" and "s" - you simply choose the one found to be the easiest to your style. Capitals & numbers are taught separately.)
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Saturday, May 25th
Near Wausau, WI
Within 30 miles of Rib Mountain State Park
Exact location will be announced closer to event date
Photo credit to Ann Ilagen Photography
Athlete Information:
Please follow this link to register for the race.
Early: $75/person
Regular: $90/person
Late: $100/person
Early: $90/person
Regular: $105/person
Late: $115/person
Early registration ends March 31st
Regular registration ends April 30th
Late registration ends May 20th (shirts not guaranteed after April 30th)
Payment must be received by the above dates
For help finding a teammate please click here.
If your team is unable to race, you may sell your entry to another team. Due to the costs associated with planning and hosting this event, we cannot offer refunds. We will happily help you find additional teammates if someone on your team cannot make the race.
Flat Water Paddling
Team Challenges
Additional Details:
Canoes, paddles, and PFDs provided by race
T-shirt included with entry
Post-race meal and beer included for all racers
Net proceeds benefit the UW-Marathon County Foundation Student Scholarship Fund
Average temps for May 26th in Wausau, WI are high of 72 and low of 51 degrees
8-Hour racers will need to purchase a USARA 1-day membership ($8) if you do not already have a yearly membership ($35)
For a gear list click here.
Team Divisions:
Coed Elite (3 or 4 person coed team)
Open Elite (3 or 4 person same sex team)
2-Person Coed
2-Person Open (same sex)
Family (2-4 person multi-generation team with at least one racer under 18 years old)
3-Hour Distances*:
Bike: ~40k (25 miles)
Trek: ~18k (11 miles)
Paddle: ~10k (6 miles)
*distances are approximate based on route choices
Additional Information:
Wisconsin Adventure Racing Series:
This race is part of the Wisconsin Adventure Racing Series, Wisconsin's premier race series featuring ten different adventure races throughout the state and cash prizes totaling over $2,000. There is no fee to join the series, simply race any of the ten events and you'll be automatically signed up. The more races your team competes in, the better chance you'll have of taking home prizes. Compete in either the coed or open division in teams of 2, 3, or 4, and see how your team ranks against others in the midwest.
USARA Point Series and National Championship Qualifier:
Both the 3-hour & 8-hour Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge races are part of the United States Adventure Racing Association Points Series. The 8-hour race is a USARA National Championship Qualifier. The top coed elite team in the 8-hour race receive a $400 sponsorship toward entry into the National Championship, to be held this year in Bloomington, Indiana on September 28-29, 2018, plus "Regional Champion" jackets for each member of the winning coed elite team. In addition, the top 4 teams in both the coed elite and open elite divisions of the 8-hour race will qualify for the USARA National Championship.
Badger State Games:
This race is part of the Badger State Summer Games. The top teams of each division in both races will receive Badger State Games medals.
There will be camping available with a reservation, and there are numerous hotels in the Wausau area within 20 miles of the race start.
(Schedule subject to change, check this page for future updates)
3-Hour race schedule:
9:30am Bike drop opens
10am-12:00pm Race packet pickup, waiver collection, and team photos at Race HQ
10:30am Optional AR 101 meeting for new racers
12:00pm Pre-race meeting for all racers at Race HQ (teams must be ready to start)
1:00pm RACE START!
5:00pm Course closes
5:00-6:30pm Food and Awards
8-Hour race schedule:
6:30am Bike drop opens
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8:00am Pre-race meeting for all racers at Race HQ (teams must be ready to start)
9:00am RACE START!
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One of the things I came across during the process of my research is how some countries do not even have a HIV anti-discrimination law. And I am thinking to myself: why is this?! How is there not a law that states that if someone has HIV, you can't discriminate against them? You can't say 'You don't get to live here', or 'You can't work here', just because you have a disease - which you didn't even choose to get. Especially since two of the main reasons that the disease are transmitted can be avoided: contaminated injection needles and unsafe sex.
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If you've got smaller breasts than you would like to have and are looking for natural ways to increase their size, then you're not going to like what I'm about to tell you, and for that I sincerely apologize.
The only reliable way to increase your breast size naturally, is to increase your overall level of body fat. And since the majority of women are on an ongoing mission to lose body fat, this isn't a realistic solution for anyone who isn't currently underweight.
If you are one of the millions of teenage girls that are starving themselves down to an unhealthy size and you're hoping for bigger breasts, I've got two words of advice for you. Eat food.
Take a minute to think about your aims here. If there were ways to get bigger breasts without surgery, only crazy people would subject themselves to the dangers and the pain of breast enlargement surgery, and to the snide comments that people feel free to make when they realise that a woman has had a boob job.
According to figures from the American Society For Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, there were almost 306,000 breast augmentation procedures and almost 150,000 breast lift procedures carried out in 2015.
The surgery figures are the tip of the iceberg though with many more women resorting to snake oil pills and other scams that claim to offer bigger breasts without surgery. We'll take a look at the supplements on offer in this article and you can decide whether you want to try them out or not. We'll also find out if there are any exercises that can help to give you bigger breasts.
Breast Composition
Breasts are made of glandular breast tissue and of fat, and it is the fat layer that gives breasts their softness.
Younger women tend to have denser breast tissue than older women, and as women age the amount of breast tissue decreases and the space is filled in with fat.
After menopause breasts sag because the connective tissue loses its strength.
Weight loss can result in a reduction in breast size as fat is lost from the breast, conversely weight gain can increase breast size.
Breast Enlargement Systems
Breast enlargement systems have been around for decades. Around 4 million women fell prey to advertising in 1976 and brought a pump system that promised them bigger breasts. The device cost $9.95 (about $42 in today's money) and consisted of a foot pump, some plastic tubing and 3 cups in different sizes to place over the breasts.
The device resulted in bruising and no difference in breast size. The manufactures meanwhile swam around in big piles of ill gotten cash laughing themselves stupid.
People must have been so gullible back in the 1970's mustn't they! Gullible is probably too harsh a word to use so let's go with hopeful instead. Today women are just as hopeful because vacuum devices are still marketed today. And unlike the fairly inexpensive system just mentioned, the best known suction system around today retails for a lot more money.
The manufacturers of the BRAVA system make the claim that their system has clinical proof of its efficacy. We can just raise our eyebrows at that one.
By exerting a constant 3 dimensional pull on breasts, tissue is put under tension and this supposedly causes breasts to respond by making new breast tissue.
According to BRAVA, the system generates "gradual and lasting breast tissue growth without surgery or the use of medications." It's said to be suitable for those with an A or B cup who want to see modest gains in breast size.
The BRAVA system consists of a bra that looks like a large, unflattering sports bra, 2 huge rigid domes that cover the breasts and an attached smart box that controls the suction.
The system costs around $2700 and promises breast enlargement of about 1 cup size (100cc) with 10 weeks of strict use.
You can Google for pictures if you want a laugh to cheer yourself up. The contraption looks ridiculous.
You need to wear the device for at least 10 hours per day for 10 weeks. And according to women who have used the system, it's uncomfortable and many give up on it for that reason.
Users report that the cups are uncomfortable to wear, they cause sweating, rashes and stretch marks. Women also report disappointing results from the device.
Cosmetic surgeons are also unimpressed and offer the opinion that the device can only generate negligible growth that may be uneven and that any growth will be temporary.
Apparently the system as originally intended for use was pulled from the market and is now sometimes used as a pretreatment for breast enhancement using fat grafting.
IN 2014 the FDA issued a warning to the manufactures over failures to comply with federal regulations.
Used systems can be purchased from eBay (if you've got money to burn).
Verdict on suction systems – don't bother.
Herbal Supplements And Creams
There are a variety of herbal supplements and creams on the market that women use hoping to stimulate breast growth.
These fall into 4 broad categories.
Phytoestrogens – including soy, red clover, flax seed, fennel, hops, and others.
Aphrodisiac herbs – including damiana and oat straw.
Women's herbs – including motherwort, blessed thistle, black cohosh, and chasteberry.
General herbs – palmetto and wild Mexican yam.
These types of products aren't regulated by the FDA, and as long as they are accurately labeled for their ingredient content, the products can be sold without restriction and those selling them can make some pretty steep claims.
Type 'breast enlargement supplements' into an Amazon search and you'll see what I mean.
Do these supplements work? It's unlikely. And once again please bear in mind that if you could get bigger breasts by popping a daily herbal supplement, then 300,000 women a year wouldn't put themselves through surgery.
When you look at the reviews for products like these, you'll see a mix of glowing accounts and some very unhappy customers.
What could account for such disparity of outcomes?
Two words. Fake reviews. Although Amazon has begun to clean up some of the millions of fake reviews posted on its website, it still has a long way to go.
When you read reviews, always read the one stars reviews, as well as those with 5 stars.
Dr. Tod Cooperman, president of ConsumerLab, says that there is only tangential evidence (meaning slight and superficially relevant) that these supplements have any positive effect on breast growth.
Of the various herbs available, the phytoestrogens may have a method of action but they still aren't a good choice.
Phytoestrogens mimic the action of the naturally produced estrogen in your body and estrogen is known to increase breast size, BUT because phytoestrogens bind to the same receptor sites as your natural estrogen, they can actually block your real estrogen and prevent its uptake which is the last thing that you want to happen because your own estrogen is much stronger than phytoestrogens and will do more for your breasts
Dr Cooperman explains that using phytoestrogens could even result in suppressed breast growth.
A study carried out by the Mayo Clinic into breast enhancing supplements found that there was no evidence that phytoestrogens increased breast tissue density or growth.
And researchers at George Washington University stated that "The use of bust-enhancing products should be discouraged because of lack of evidence for efficacy and long-term safety concerns."
Safety concerns include the possibility of serious adverse drug reactions (should you be taking any prescription medications), and the triggering of allergies. Canadian researchers found that of 44 products that they tested over half of them contain unlisted ingredients. So even if you carefully study the ingredient labels you can't always be sure of the supplements true contents.
They may even reduce the effectiveness of your birth control.
Would you trust any supplement that is marketed with false claims? I know that I wouldn't. Snake oil is snake oil, whether it's sold by a 1920's huckster at the state fair or a 21st century supplement manufacturer on the internet.
What Does The FDA Say?
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"For decades, millions of dollars have been spent on devices, creams and lotions advertised as breast developers. All wasted. There is no device or system of exercise that will increase the size of the breasts. At best, devices promoted as breast developers merely strengthen and develop the muscles that support the breasts, and exercising these muscles will not appreciably increase breast size."
Fat Grafting
Fat grafting is technically known as autologous fat transfer. This procedure removes fat tissue by liposuction, the fat is processed and then injected into the breast area.
This sounds like a win-win solution. Lose fat from where you don't want it and pump it into small or saggy breasts to increase their size and improve their shape and appearance.
The appeal of the procedure is indeed broad, and fat grafting is a widely available treatment.
Fat grafting is minimally invasive, doesn't require general anesthesia, involves small needle punctures instead of a scalpel, is carried out as an outpatient procedure, and the fat feels soft and natural (because it is) unlike implants.
The procedure can take up to 4 hours and the recovery time is around 2 weeks (sometimes longer).
The typical increase in size after one session is half a cup size and the maximum that can be achieved with a number of sessions is an increase of 2 cup sizes.
It's not all good news however. Some doctors suggest that fat grafting could increase the risk of breast cancer. No large scale trials on the safety of the procedure have been carried out so far, and existing trials have tracked less than 100 women over 4 years, so the long term risks are completely unknown.
Other undesirable outcomes include the development of cysts, infections, and micro-calcifications that can be mistaken for breast cancer on mammograms.
There is also the fact that the fat tends to be reabsorbed over time, and as much of 40 – 60% of the volume of the fat graft can be lost.
Fat grafting isn't a cheap option and costs around $5,000 and up.
The use of the previously mentioned BRAVA system allows for a larger volume of fat to be injected into the breast area.
If you decide that this procedure is an option for you, do your homework, make sure that you understand the risks, find an experienced cosmetic surgeon, and don't have unrealistic expectations over the results.
Are There Any Breast Enlargement Exercises?
While breasts don't have any muscle tissue that you can pump up by exercising, they do sit on top of the pectoral muscles in your chest, and those muscles can be enlarged.
Exercise won't make a dramatic change, but you can get a little boost, naturally, safely and without wasting any money.
According to Michelle S. Olson, PhD, an exercise science professor at Auburn University, working your pecs can have an effect on breast size.
The exercises recommended to work the pecs involve weight reps and push ups. These exercises will also give you well toned arms and shoulders and increased core strength.
The weights that you use should be heavy enough to challenge you so that muscle growth takes place.
1. Dumbbell Bench Press
Lie face up on a work out bench with your arms straight up, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
Lower your arms until the dumbbells are close to the sides of your chest, then push them back up to the starting position.
That counts as one rep. Complete 10 reps, then move onto the next exercise.
2. Push Up
Begin on all fours, your palms flat on the floor and set slightly wider than your shoulders. Your feet close together, toes pressing into the floor. Arms should be straight and inline with your shoulders. Your body should form a straight line from head to toe
Lower your upper body down, bending your arms, until your chest almost touches the floor. Keep your upper arms at a 45-degree angle to your torso when you reach the lowest point.
Pause for a beat, then push yourself back up to the starting position.
Complete 10 push ups and then rest 90 seconds.
Now go back to the first exercise and do a set of 10 reps, followed by one more round of 10 push ups. Rest for 90 seconds then move onto to exercise 3.
3. Incline Dumbbell Bench Press
Sit on an adjustable workout bench that is set to a low incline of about 15 to 30 degrees. Sit with your feet placed flat on the floor.
Take a dumbbell in each hand and lift them up above your shoulders, keeping your arms straight. Slowly bring the weights down to the sides of your chest.
Hold for a beat, then push the dumbbells back up toward the ceiling.
That movement counts as one rep. Complete a set of 10 reps, then move on to the next exercise without taking a break.
4. Dumbbell Fly
Lie facing up on a workout bench with your feet flat on the floor.
With your elbows slightly bent, hold a pair of dumbbells above your shoulders.
Maintain the slight bend in your elbows and lower the weights until your elbows are even with your chest.
Push the weights back up, keeping the same bend in your elbows.
This is one rep, complete a set of 10 reps then rest for 90 seconds.
Repeat exercise 3 and 4, completing one more set of each.
And those are all of the options that you can try for non surgical breast enlargement. None are going to have any great effect, and as you have seen some come with hefty price tags and others with health concerns.
If you won't consider cosmetic surgery because of safety concerns (and safety is a very valid concern) or you just can't afford a breast enlargement procedure, then all that you can do is work on ways to accept the body that you have.
It may sound patronizing to suggest self acceptance, but at this point what other realistic choice do you have? Isn't it better to be comfortable in your own skin than miserable?
You could start with this video which talks about beauty sickness.
Finally there are clothing choices that you can make to enhance your appearance.
The Wonderbra has been well loved for over 20 years for the cleavage enhancing effects that it easily delivers. Other types of paded bra can achieve a fuller look too.
You can find bikinis and bathing suits that are designed to make the most of smaller breasts without looking obviously padded.
Fillet inserts that you wear inside your bra can give you a big transformation and take you up a cup size in a matter of seconds. These inserts will run your around $30 for some good quality ones that give you a natural shape and natural movement.
Look for Hollywood Fashion Secrets Breast Enhancers, Miss Oops Chicken Cutlets, Takeouts, Swim Shapers, and Cleavage Cupcakes.
Ultimately I can't offer you any good natural solutions in your quest for bigger breasts (and neither can anyone else, despite some of the nonsense that you might read elsewhere), but I hope that I've saved you from wasting your time, your money and your hopes on snake oil.


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CARSON CITY – The Legislature has approved and sent to Gov. Jim Gibbons a bill requiring 16,000 state workers to take a furlough, rather than a pay cut.
Dennis Mallory, who represents the state's classified workers, said the furlough was the suggestion of the State of Nevada Employees Association.
Senate Bill 433 provides that the unclassified workers, those in high levels of state government, must take one day leave a month without pay. The bulk of workers must take 96 hours of furlough during each of the coming two years.
Mallory said the furlough provides "moral relief" in that the pay level of the worker will not go down and the worker won't lose his or her benefits in retirement and health insurance plans.
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Offline Mode allows Pleasant Password Server users to cache passwords locally so that they can access credentials when disconnected from the server.
This feature can be enabled selectively by administrators, and is possible in:
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- Opening KeePass in Offline Mode
- Setting the KeePass Cache Expiry and Clearing the Cache
Important Notes:
- Read-Only: No changes made to credentials or groups are synced back to the server. If a user makes changes to any entries/groups or adds new items, these changes will be lost upon reconnecting to the server.
- Create a Cache in advance! If a user wants to access their credentials offline they will need to create this cache before going offline from the server.
- 2FA Requirements: Policy 2FA requirements will not be applied when opening the Offline Cache.
Setup Offline Mode - from Password Server
First, users will need to have permissions to store their credentials offline.
View Entry Offline
Offline Syncing is restricted by the "View Entry Offline" permission in the Access Levels. If a user has an Access Level with this permisson, the user is able to sync the credential offline. If they do not have access to a credential with this persmission, they then will not be able to cache and view the Entry offline.
Audit Log Records
During an offline sync, an Audit Log record is made for each password that is being cached. A password that has been accessed with Offline Mode by a user has been saved on that user's computer.
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Next, users will see a "Disconnect/Cache..." button in the KeePass for Pleasant client allowing to disconnect offline.
Caching Passwords
Pressing this button, will cause passwords to be cached locally. The status will show as Working Offline and will allow the user to click a Connect... button.
Included in the Cache
- All passwords that the user has access to, having the View Entry Offline permission
Except any passwords with time limited access
Offline Mode
While the user is in offline mode, the user (nor any other registered user), cannot login into the network via the user's KeePass Client, until it is taken back to online mode.
2FA Requirements
2FA Requirements are not applied when authenticating in Offline Mode. So, it is important that other security precautions are in place with this cached file.
Opening KeePass in Offline Mode
Work Offline
A KeePass user will be shown Work Offline option button at the login prompt (v7.7.2+). This only happens if they have credentials permitted for Offline use (see above for details).
No Connection at Login
If no connection to the server is found at login, the application will attempt to use a previous cache.
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If connection to the server is lost, Keepass for Pleasant Password Server can also automatically switch to offline mode. In this case Keepass will try to load a previously saved cache.
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User Password Changes
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Then I remembered other series that she liked such as Hill Street Blues, LA Law, Cagney & Lacey, Simon & Simon, Golden Girls or even M*A*S*H. SO basically TV series of the 1980s and early 1990s. Well by the time I became aware of M*A*S*H it was the 1990s and in reruns.
Ah, M*A*S*H...well some of the series listed above I'm not sure you can count me as a fan. Been years since I've ever seen Roseanne aside from the intro you see above. Also been years since I've seen M*A*S*H, and that's a show that over the years I've often seen in reruns over and over again.
Funny thing is that I've essentially became a fan of the movie MASH which in some respects the TV series of the same name was based - actually both were based on a novel. My mother unfortunately would say she hasn't been able to get into the movie and likely remains a fan of the series.
Either way this posting is one of nostalgia. The shows of the past that we now see in reruns were once popular and enjoyed long runs when they originally aired. Now it's like where has these shows been?
Early in the last decade some of these shows I became a fan of because they were rerun on some of these cable networks especially LA Law. Dallas - another of my mother's favorites programs - I became a fan of because reruns once aired on the network that ultimately became Spike.
Even though there's some good TV on today - save at least for any "reality" based programming. Now I miss the shows that sort of made up my childhood and at least before I started taking command of the remote. Although some of those shows were very adult for me it hits me that it's been years since I've actually seen them on TV.


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It is Never to Late to Say "I Do."
Food, Love & Drinks was the theme of this amazing couple and gorgeous people that we had the pleasure of cooking for their wedding reception. But this was not your traditional crowd. The groom and the bride have been with us for quite some time in this world. Proving that it is never to late to say - "I Do."
Around 70 guests attended this fun and prosperous evening. Since we started planning with William & Kay, everything was just easy and fun. They trusted in our creative input and since it is never about us, we went all the way with them!!
It took place in their gorgeous home, where in a matter of minutes there were people left and right, Juli & I in the kitchen, Estée backing us making sure everything keeps flowing, John hunt in the Bar and the amazing table of desserts provided by Sarah Bakery!! Yum!!!
No matter how many times we have had the pleasure of cooking in peoples homes, there is always a new adventures, always a fun story, always the challenges and the humbleness of feeling grateful that once again we are doing what we love to do for a living.
William & Tay, thank you very much for this incredible opportunity and for trusting in us to help make part of your dream come true. We had a blast!.
Special thanks to Lauralyn Hogan for everything you did, you are an amazing woman!
So until our next event, this was one more for the records!! and loving it!!
Enjoy some Fun Pictures of the Event!!


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I really like making paper masks. I have a pattern for a retro 'totem' mask and it's great because it folds down flat, so you can send it in the post.
Here's a couple I made earlier.
I really like making paper masks. I have a pattern for a retro 'totem' mask and it's great because it folds down flat, so you can send it in the post.
Here's a couple I made earlier.
I worked on a lovely little project with BBC 21CC, teaching kids how to make basic animations. The end result was a series of animations for Big Splash about animals that swim, with the aim to encourage other school kids to get swimming. I made some silly animal hats for each narrator of our animated stories to wear. Before the kids turned up for the day Becky and I had some fun wearing them!
A little while ago I was asked to paint some lovely log faces to be exhibited as part of the Glasgow International Arts Fair. A temporary shop was set up made out of plastic crates that sold my Harrow Ladies Luncheon Club plates too.
I like oragami, so recently a friend asked if I could do her a massive favour and make 1000 paper cranes for her wedding venue. Several hours later, here's how they turned out...
I love a bit of sewing. Occasionally I make bonkers jewellery like this breakfast necklace.
Community artist Rebecca Davies invited me to contribute to her latest project at The Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre. Rebecca has been creating art with the community around the area for the last few years and often runs projects in the empty units at the shopping centre.
I wanted to make a cardboard elephant that could be used as a 3D notice board for visitors to the space to post comments about the Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre.
My dear friend Mady got married to a lovely man called Geoff a little while ago. She asked me to make something nice and lacy to go on her head. I made this little number.


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Hi there and thanks for visiting us! We are one of the best gaming venues in Ireland and are dedicated to providing the best gaming experience for you.To that end we are currently working on our website here and are in the process of updating it with the goal of providing you with a reliable and well stocked online store.
Please bear with us as we do our best to get everything up and running for you as quickly as possible.And in the meantime,if you're in the area,drop into us in Wicklow town.We'd love to meet you and get your perspective on what you like about your hobby!


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The first day we worked with a refugee employment program, Safari Thrift. The women were very interested in learning about refugees and it was eye opening for them to make the connection that they had a lot of similarities with their new refugee friends. Many of them made comments about how similar their programs were in regards to helping people get a fresh start and become self-sufficient. It was one of those days when the world seems a bit smaller.
My favorite part of the week was taking them on the prayer tour. I've given our prayer tour about a hundred times, but this was a unique one that I won't soon forget. It was a special time for us to pray over our own city, and to learn together through conversation and story. At times I was sharing with them and sometimes they were teaching me. I felt privileged that they were so willing to share openly and honestly.
We worked with World Vision one morning and also went to a residence for seniors with low-income for their regular Thursday afternoon dance. Watching the women serve at the senior center was really fun. They were dancing and visiting, and I didn't have to encourage them at all. The just jumped right in!
My hope is that this would become a regular part of the education curriculum at the Transitional House and we can do this every year. I would love to partner with a local church women's group where they would each "sponsor" one of the women and also come serve alongside us.
I desire to grow and challenge myself with what authentic ministry really looks like and the week I spent with these six women definitely continued that journey for me. I really appreciate the many different ways CSM can be connected and a resource to the city.
-Keysha Boggess, CSM Denver City Director
Learn how YOU can serve with CSM in Denver!


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Sometimes, unlikely heroes emerge from strange and forbidden places: dragons' dens, murky swamps, magical forges and the realms of Shadow.
A bull-headed corsair smashes through a line of skeletal warriors, her war axe sending skulls flying! Her kobold companion darts nimbly in and out of the fray wreaking havoc, as arrows ping off the gearforged paladin's brass hide and the darakhul fighter creeps up behind the evil necromancer, licking his chops in anticipation of the feast to come…
Bring monstrous heroes and astounding new twists to your Pathfinder RPG campaign!
The Advanced Races series has run for 3 years, bringing 15 new, playable races to the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. Fans have enthusiastically embraced most of them, while a few races needed a bit of a tuneup--and now we're working with RPG Superstar Steven T. Helt, developer Alistair Rigg, and superstar reviewer Endzeitgeist to sharpen and improve all of these new races. Full development, review, revisions, minor tweaks: every race is getting some love.
We're making a good series even stronger—and 2 full chapters are already laid out and ready to print!
The Advanced Races Compendium gives you everything you need to play a monstrous, planar, undead, or underworld adventurer in the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. Its pages are packed with PC racial feats, traits, spells, bloodlines, gear, magic items, archetypes and more for:
- Aasimar
- Centaur
- Darakhul
- Derro
- Dragonkin
- Gnoll
- Gearforged
- Lamia
- Lizardfolk
- Kobold
- Ravenfolk
- Shadow Fey
- Tiefling
- Tosculi (waspfolk)
- Werelion
And we have unlocked quite a few more with backer support!
- Drow
- Dhampir
- Jinnborn
- Sahuagin
- Trollkin
- and extras for the Dragonkin, Minotaurs, Lizardfolk, Kitsune, Suli and two more races to be chosen by backers!
- PLUS an NPC Codex as a separate PDF, showing off NPCs from all 21 major races in the book!
If we reach our stretch goals, we have more races waiting for a chance to strut their stuff. Join us today, and let's make Pathfinder heroes better, stronger, and wilder!
The book will ship in 2015.
We're funded, and all the first block of stretch goals have been officially revealed--and unlocked! So far we've added more chapters to the book--including the drow, jinnborn, dhampir, and trollkin--plus unlocked the Hero Lab add-on.
A second block of stretch goals is now live--let's see how far we get before it closes up!
The rewards are straightforward and a great deal — and they support making this the best book it can be. Find the pledge you like, and avail yourself of a print or PDF copy of the book, a foil-stamped leatherette edition, a promotional poster and art prints.
At the higher levels you could have a game run for you and your friends by a Kobold Press developer, or ensure that your favorite race gets extra attention in the book.
RETAILERS: We have a tier for you, too, with rewards including 3 copies of the book, a gorgeous promotional poster, and publicizing your store across the Kobold Press social channels.
We're pleased to offer a few add-ons that will appeal to some-but-not-all backers. These include extra books, art prints, and other items, including some exclusives available only from Kobold Press, or only as a Kickstarter backer.
How Do Add-Ons Work?
Add-ons are a Kickstarter tradition based on a quirk in the system: When you pledge for a reward in Kickstarter, you can always pledge over the minimum amount for that reward. Pledges over the minimum can be used to add something onto your reward, and that's what these are.
Some add-ons will be delivered separately from the Compendium. These may require separate shipping costs.
Your Choices
Advanced Races Compendium, Second Copy $35: Add a second copy of the core book shipped in the US for just $35 (you save by combining shipping).
Advanced Races Hero Lab Data Files $23: Add the massive set of Hero Lab files for all the archetypes, variants, feats, spells, and more from the Compendium to your pledge at 40% off the retail price. The biggest Hero Lab package we've ever created!
Art Print of Cover $35: The long, wraparound cover art printed with archival inks and acid-free paper. Includes shipping in the US. International shipping costs TBD.
Art Print of Interior Art $30: A high-quality print of one of the races from the Compendium, using archival inks and acid-free paper. Includes shipping in the US. International shipping costs TBD.
Deep Magic Special Runebound Edition + PDF $130: Leatherette cover with foil stamp. Extremely limited number of copies available (our reserve against missing/late backers from Deep Magic). First come, first served.
Peculiar Alchemist of Alpentor $19: A Kickstarter exclusive adventure for 4th and 5th level, originally from Deep Magic. We have a few extras that we printed to cover returns and damaged copies. First come, first served.
Goblin Brewery $15: Normally only sold at conventions, we're putting a small number of these into the add-on category for this project. It's a short adventure featuring goblins. First come, first served.
Halls of the Mountain King, Pathfinder Edition PDF $19: An updated version of an adventure that Kobold Press did many years ago for 3rd Edition, now for Pathfinder. 162 pages
Halls of the Mountain King, Pathfinder Edition B&W print + PDF $25: An updated version of an adventure that Kobold Press did many years ago for 3rd Edition. 160 pages
Halls of the Mountain King, Pathfinder Edition in color + PDF $40: An updated version of an adventure that Kobold Press did many years ago for 3rd Edition, now for the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. 160 pages.
Larger than Life: Giants $20: A book of new variants, spells, gear, and NPCs for all the core species of giants, plus the rune-magic Thursir giants.
New Paths Compendium, Exclusive Color Edition, and PDF, $40: New classes, feats, and magic for the Theurge, Shaman, Spell-Less Ranger, White Necromancer, Savant, Battle Scion, and more. This exclusive color edition is available only directly from Kobold Press. For international backers, this is $49 with shipping.
Kobold Press Patch, $6: Get the newest version of our iron-on, embroidered patch, featuring the Kobold mascot and "Small but Fierce" motto.
Thank you for supporting the Advanced Races Compendium!
Risks and challenges
Kobold Press has published 4 prior hardcover game books, more than 50 softcover books and magazines, and over 150 PDFs. Our team has been working on the Advanced Races Compendium project for months, and we're probably further along than we should be on a project that isn't funded!
But we believe it's a great book and probably overdue, so we sort of started early. The revisions to Ravenfolk, Centaurs, Gearforged, Dragonkin, Gnolls, and Darakhul are all very far along or complete; that is 1/3 of the book ready for press. The greatest dangers to our deadlines are accidents or health issues to our key staff (editors and graphic designer), or unexpected issues at the press. Illness or injury to our key developers, editors, layout guru, or publisher could set things back by months.
If we run into difficulties, we're confident that we can still make this project happen; the danger would be a delay to the schedule. Our history bears this out: we have had 3 projects that were over a year late--and 17 projects that were either on time or shipped within 60 days of the original projection. We're not perfect, but we deliver with surprisingly regularity for a warren full of kobolds!Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
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This article outlines what you need to do to make changes to your DNS settings so that email receipts for Kindful donations come from your organization's email address, and not from firstname.lastname@example.com.
When a receipt email is automatically sent to your donors in response to an online gift, it is sent from firstname.lastname@example.com.
This won't impact the deliverability of your receipts, but you may want the additional customization so your donors see someone more familiar.
Linked Articles:
- Creating Email/Letter Templates
- Add a Signature to Your Templates
Change the "from" email address
To allow for this to work, you will need to add two text records to your DNS settings.
Follow the instructions here, and add these two records (SPF and DKIM) on your domain.
Once you're done, let us know at firstname.lastname@example.com and we can monitor the status!
Change the "reply to" email address
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Click on your name in the top right corner of your Kindful account. Then go to Account, then Organization Details. At the bottom of that list you'll see Set your "reply to" email address where you can add the email address you'd like.
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Design Symposium at Industry City Tue May 20th
On the last day of NYCxDESIGN at Industry City, come catch NYDesigns' Nepal Asatthawasi and other panelists in a design symposium bringing together key members of NYC's design community to discuss the state – and the future – of NYCxDESIGN and the design industry in NYC.
The design forum runs from 2:15pm to 5pm on Tuesday, May 20th and the closing reception – which involves audience participation in a pinata attack with real cash money – runs from 5pm to 6pm.
Industry City is in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. www.industrycity.com/design


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Uranium stocks have been laggards in the energy sector, largely due to concerns about safety issues after the tragic Fukushima incident in Japan. Since the event, there has certainly been investor aversion to the space, especially since Germany moved to abandon its nuclear program to focus on renewables. Yet that move has caused a surge in power prices, largely due to renewables maybe being asked to do too much too soon in the aftermath of Fukushima. With that said, subsidies galore in Germany are now being curtailed and lofty power prices remain, well, lofty.
China recently announced it would put another five reactors into operation this year. Japan, yes the same Japan that experienced Fukushima, may restart 10 out of 50 reactors this year after safety reviews, according to Bloomberg News. Here at home, the U.S. is forging forward with supporting development of small modular reactors (SMRs). Add on top of that a growing concern about focusing on reducing global carbon issues, and nuclear power is quietly starting to regain investor interest. This, coupled with uranium moving above $35 per pound (still down from pre-Fukushima levels above $70), is likely behind the upside moves with above-average trading volume seen recently in shares of Energy Fuels (NYSEMKT:UUUU), Denison Mines (NYSEMKT:DNN), Cameco (NYSE:CCJ), Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSEMKT:UEC) and the Global X Uranium ETF (NYSEMKT:URA).


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The American Anthropological Association is reconsidering changing its publications policy after openly opposing "Open Access" to scholarly publications. This is a welcome step. However, it should never have been a problem, as I argue below. The problem is the "academic society" business model that still dominates the AAA and many other disciplines. It is time to change the business model so that it serves all of society (especially that part that pays for it).
By OPEN ACCESS here I mean free access to its scholarly publications.
If anthropological research is to be useful to the public and taxpayers who pay for it, then one can argue that "Yes" it should be free.
It should be free because it would be the completion of what today is an incomplete economic transaction. That is, the taxpayer gives money to the government which in turn advertises (RFP) for a product -- research -- through one or more of its social or health science agencies. The academic anthropologist bids on the RFP and is award a grant or contract to produce the product requested. The grant or contract is awarded and the research is performed and a financial report is filed with the government. The product may be delivered to academic community, BUT it is not necessarily delivered to the buyer -- the taxpayer in a usable form.
Taxpayers pay not only for the research but they pay for the publication when academic journals charge researchers for publishing their papers. The "scholarly publishing" practice is really nothing more than in the trade would be called "Variety Press." Then, to turn around and sell these publications (articles) at exorbitant prices through a 3rd party is bad business sense. It cheats the taxpayer, and the author, of the intellectual property they have purchased and/or created. Is this fair??
Among the taxpayers, who support such research efforts, are anthropologists and other social scientist who are not part of the academic community; nor who have direct access to the research product that such affiliation affords. These researchers and practitioners are forced to 1. ignore or remain ignorant of the results from such subsidized government research; or 2. pay exorbitant prices for reprints often with little or no information other than a title of what they are buying ("buying a pig in a poke"). In both cases we end up with an inefficient distribution of information.
From the point of view of the public, the vast amount of economic data and writing produced by that discipline (academic) and government makes economics THE AUTHORITY for social policy decision making. And anthropology, used only by academic anthropologists, remains but an arcane ivory tower activity of marginal economic value. Ask Scott Walker about that.
For those of us who pursue careers outside of the academy, the inaccessibility (logistically and/or financially) of recent anthropological research and discussions means that we come to rely on secondary and tertiary sources or use other perspectives that might produce a similar utilitarian result for us. As a result, those of us who would be supporters and wholesale customers for anthropological products, and who could serve as spokespersons promoting anthropology to the public and the taxpayer are left out. We are left out by the economic barriers that prevent or deter us from using timely anthropological research.
Without the demand that we might create for such research, there is little reason in tough financial times (other than national security spending) to fund what is perceived in the minds of government funding agencies and Congress as basic soft social science research.
Anthropology is not the only social science, it competes with the others for research funding, student recruitment, and external (non-academic) employment opportunities for its graduates. Any barriers to the free flow of information between the branches, and sub-disciplines, of anthropology puts us in a weaker competitive position via-a-vis our sister social/behavioral and policy sciences.
Finally, economic barriers to the free of information is, by the AAA and SfAA's own ethical codes, unethical.
That's my opinion. I will be interest to hear how others feel.


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Cults have been riding high off their self-titled debut album since it was released last June. The Manhattan-based indie pop group are in the midst of their final "victory lap" tour for the album, which rolls into the Phoenix on April 25.
After that, they plan to return to the studio to finish crafting their sophomore LP, already well underway.
"We're trying to do one more round and then we're going to go consume ourselves withnew music," guitarist/co-songwriter Brian Oblivian tells NOW over the phone from a tour stop in Vancouver.
New music is good news for fans of the band, but loyal followers have been expecting it for a while now. In a video interview with AOL at last year's NXNE, Oblivian and his singer partner Madeline Follin claimed to be working on a hip hop mixtape version of the debut album, with contributions by "guys like Freddie Gibbs and Lil B."
Nearly a year later, outside of a random remix of their song Bad Things by buzzy gangsta rapper Freddie Gibbs, the mixtape still hasn't surfaced. Meanwhile, Follin and Oblivian have been conspicuously silent on the topic.
"That was an idea that we had flightily and we started talking about it before we realized the logistics that go into it," admits Oblivion, "the logistics mainly being that rappers and rappers managers can be very hard to deal with."
Though they were signed to major label Sony Music for their debut album, Cults have strong DIY roots, a mentality that isn't shared by many of the rappers that they've reached out to.
"A lot of those guys, they're not lying when they say they're all about the money," Oblivian laughs. "There are very few gestures of good faith. Nobody's saying 'oh yeah, I'll do it for free because this is cool.' That doesn't really happen as far as I've seen.
Basically, it comes down to this: if we can get the money, we can pull it off."
But there's good news. Though the deal has yet to be finalized, Oblivian says they've likely found a sponsor to finance the project. And though talks have fallen through with many of the bigger names they've approached, they still have a few aces in the hole.
"We've been talking to MF DOOM lately, which is my ultimate fantasy as far as these collaborations go," he says. "That one seems like it's probably going to happen."
As Oblivian has learned, however (and as fans of MF DOOM know all too well), it's not a very wise idea to get ahead of yourself talking about collaborations that have yet to be locked down.
"I'm hesitant to even want to talk about it anymore, because I don't want to get people excited for things that might end up being just a fantasy in my head," he concedes.
Still, it sounds like the band has already dug into some of the songs, which have drifted away from their roots as straight-up remixes. That may not be such a surprise, considering their summery girl group-inspired melodies have a much lighter edge than many of the hip hop artists they're reaching out to.
"From what we have so far from it, the songs are starting to get more and more removed from the record though they'll still have that base," he explains. "Remixing is a bit of a weird concept. There seems to be rules, but I don't really understand them. So I guess we're just going to break them."


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Alldredge Orchards {Kansas City Wedding Inspiration Shoot}
One of my favorite locations to shoot at in all of the Kansas City area is Alldredge Orchards. The stunning property has acres of orchards, amazing barns, and so much character. I was thrilled when I found out that they had done a ton of renovations to one of their barns in order to better accommodate hosting weddings. I begged Kristy to let me come out and shoot an inspiration shoot and thankfully she didn't turn me away. She hooked me up with Allie from One Sweet Day and the shoot came together. Allie and her team went above and beyond to pull together gorgeous autumn inspired details that fit the style of the barn and the Orchard perfectly. They even baked the gorgeous apple pie. Anna with Anna Elizabeth Floral Design pulled together some of the most stunning fall colored bouquets and centerpeices complete with raw cotton and vintage ribbon. Ultrapom Event Rentals helped us out with the tablescape and Daylight Donuts provided the darling sweets. Angela with Fabulous Frocks was on hand with two stunning gowns for our model Kinsey and Tip Top Tux brought the killer burgundy suit that Joshua wore. I loved working with such an amazing team of top Kansas City wedding professionals! Enjoy!


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- 2 med. beets
- 2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp. white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp. honey
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 1/4 c. goat cheese
- 1/4 c. whole candied pecans
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- To spiralize the beets, (use gloves to prevent staining your hands) trim off the ends of the beet and peel. Insert the thinner end of the beet into the round blade of the spiralizer, keeping it centered. Spiralize using the blade with the smallest triangles. Using scissors, cut the noodles into smaller 6-inch-long pieces, making it easier to eat.
- Place spiralized beets on a baking sheet coated with non-stick cooking spray. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 5-10 minutes
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt and pepper, until well combined.
- Transfer cooked noodles to a bowl. Pour dressing over noodles; toss to coat. Place the bowl in the refrigerator; chill for 15 minutes.
- When ready to serve, place the dressed beets on two salad plates and garnish with crumbled goat cheese and candied pecans.
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