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Sunday September 15, 2019
The Great British Beer Festival at London's Olympia promises drinkers a welcome respite from all that overhyped athletics cobblers taking place at the moment.
No doubt intended to mark the auspicious occasion of the Rake & Herald completing its second full month of still being the world's only website, the Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) will get under way tomorrow (Tuesday, August 7, 2012), with public access starting at 17.00 local time.
Set to run until 19.00 on Saturday, August 11, the GBBF will see more than 800 British real ales, ciders and perries mustered for consumption at the Olympia exhibition and conference centre in West Kensington, London.
Additionally, there will also be numerous foreign beers from Belgium, Germany, the US, Australia and elsewhere on tap.
However, if you want to stick strictly local, the vast array of booze and brews just waiting to be sipped, savoured, guzzled and gulped will include beers produced by seven London breweries, including Fuller's, the producer of the excellent 5.5% and well trippy ESB, which will apparently be operating its own stand at the bash.
The largest event of it kind in the UK, the BGGF is the brainchild of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), an organisation we wholeheartedly support and admire and which has dubbed the do "Britain's Biggest Pub".
Given where and when the GBBF is taking place, CAMRA reports that it "has billed its flagship festival as the place for Olympic Games attendees from overseas to experience Britain's current brewing boom, bearing in mind Dutch brewer Heineken [is] currently enjoying sole pouring rights at the Games venues".
In a similar vein, Greg Mulholland, Lib-Dem MP for Leeds North West and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Save the Pub Group who will officially open the booze fest, says: "I am very much looking forward to getting along to the Olympic triathlon in Hyde Park on Tuesday to see two of my constituents, the Brownlee brothers, hopefully winning medals in the men's final."
"I will, however, be starved of any good quality real ale as a result of the Heineken sponsorship of the Games, which is why I am delighted this coincides with the Great British Beer Festival, where, following the triathlon, I will be getting along to open the event and enjoy a fantastic range of real ale from across the length and breadth of the country, something LOCOG [the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games] have sadly failed to promote during [censored due to draconian copyright enforcement but he means the Olympics]."
"I would urge everyone to get down to Olympia for the Great British Beer Festival to get a taste of the best of British with an array of world class real ale on offer," he continues, marking himself out as one of the few politicians in recent history who has actually had something to say worth listening to.
According to CAMRA, "there are currently more small brewers in operation across the [UK] than at any time since the Second World War".
We at the Rake and Herald think that this is not only great news but something that simply demands to be celebrated.
So, if you're in the Great Wen this week, get yourself over to Olympia and get some scoops down your neck (and probably your front to boot).
While card-carrying hacks get in for free, non-hacks will have to pay some wedge, although the various ticket options available are pretty reasonably priced and far from extortionate.
Especially for London.
Importantly, opening times will vary, with the bulk of Tuesday, for instance, given over solely to the needs of the beer and pub trade.
Hence why public admittance will not start until 17.00.
For more information on tickets, opening times and the GBBF in general, click this link here.
We know all the above because CAMRA very kindly sent us a press release containing all the key data and quotes.
The thing is, the press release started off with a load of stuff about how it had conducted a survey in conjunction with market research firm TNS of 650 drinkers "from right across the UK" to discover which past or present "British sporting hero the nation's pubgoers would most like to share a pint with down their local".
Apparently, the winner was Daley Thompson, a multiple gold medallist decathlon-doer from the 80s, who, as smut-gob editorial assistant Sandi Toxic puts it, "had to beat off Sir Steve Redgrave's stiff showing while giving Dame Kelly Holmes a right good licking to come first".
Meanwhile, the press release informed us, Linford Christie came fourth followed by Sir Chris Hoy and Rebecca Adlington.
As absolutely nobody at Rake & Herald Towers could give a monkey's toss about athletics, we have no idea who Holmes, Hoy and Adlington are and have no interest whatsoever in changing that.
If they don't gurgitate, play cricket, bog-snorkel or throw darts, they don't mean shit to us.
For that very reason, we decided not to run with all that stuff about Thompson winning a pole.
Or a poll as the case may be.
However, other publications did.
And this is where it gets worrying.
Most people who don't work in the 'news industry' quite understandably assume that the news they read, hear or see is the product of journalists researching stories and then writing them up themselves.
This is kinda true for about 12-15% of the news at best.
The rest of it, the vast majority, (if not simply recycled from other publications) comes either from press agencies (official state/government jobbies or commercial newswires like Reuters) or from press releases issued by individuals or organisations.
Given the various physical and time constraints put on journalists, this isn't that surprising.
Besides, there's nothing intrinsically wrong with press releases and as a hack I'm very grateful for them.
After all, how else are individuals or organisations expected to get their news out?
Phone round every single news desk on the planet?
Or hope that a hack will just spontaneously knock at the door?
Likewise, can a journalist really be expected to know telepathically that some person or organisation somewhere has just done something newsworthy and they should get on the blower to them pronto?
For the news consumer, though, the use of press releases has some major ramifications.
You see, once a press release is received by a journalist it is either binned; re-written; perhaps elaborated upon; or, very, very often, simply spewed out verbatim while still being passed off as objective news reporting.
Of course, the information contained within a press release may well trigger a subsequent independent investigation that then falls into the 12-15% bracket previously mentioned.
Or it might simply be used to pad out another related story.
All too often, though, it is the verbatim route that is taken, with the only change made being the addition of a byline to make it look like the 'story' was researched and then written by a hack when the fact is it was not.
Usually, they don't even bother to change the original headline kindly provided by the person (probably working for a PR firm1) who wrote the press release in the first place.
The thing is, while not intrinsically bad, press releases are by their very nature subjective.
Their sole purpose is to promote the interest(s) of the person or organisation that wrote (or more likely commissioned someone else to write) the said release.
Strange that but true.
When the press release is about, say, a beer festival, there's not really that much to worry about.
When the press release is issued by, say, a government, a political party, a supranational organisation, a pressure group, a religious body or some big business interest, the same is not so.
But by and large it will still be unquestioningly repeated by the bulk of the mainstream media as news when in fact it is at best a heavily biased advertorial or blatant piece of political or ideological propaganda.
The CAMRA press release (which we clearly rewrote and even elaborated on a bit) followed a classic formula: an interesting 'hook' (Daley Thompson apparently being the sporting hero most British pub-goers would like to drink with down the pub) followed a few paragraphs later by the actual message, the 'meat', that the issuer wants to get across (in this case that the GBBF will start on August 7 and run until August 11).
Now open the following links in separate tabs by clicking here and here and here and here and here and here and here and here and here and here and here and here and here.
Notice anything?
To learn more about how the bulk of the news palmed off as objective reporting is anything but, get a job as a hack.
Or have a read of Flat Earth News by Nick Davis of the Gruniad.
Personally, I don't reckon Davis goes far enough and he definitely pulls a few punches in typical Gruniad fashion, but otherwise it's a well-written starting point for exploring this disturbing subject, a subject about which anyone who watches, reads or listens to the news anywhere should be aware.
We strongly urge you to buy Flat Earth News in a book shop but failing that you can also get it here.
Another essential book is Scared to Death by Torygraph columnist Christopher Booker and political analyst Dr Richard North.
Again, please try to buy it in a real book shop but if you can't here's a link.
Anyway, no disrespect to Thompson, but why would anyone want to go to the pub with an athlete?
What are they going to drink?
Carrot juice?
This is the sporting hero you want to go to the pub with, Steven Petrosino, a true record-holding sporting legend:
1) The cosy relationship between the media and PR firms (not to mention lobbyists, pressure groups, governments and political parties, big business/advertisers, the military and the intelligence services) is yet another issue of which news consumers should be aware.
Photo credits
Top and thumb: London's Olympia by Chris McKenna (Thryduulf).
Bottom: Daley Thompson in 2007 by Billpolo; rejigged by Ignatius Rake.
For licensing information click the above links.
Quim Dexter reports from the kitchen, where he's just cooked a bunny in a bap.
Two pubs a week killed by UK supermarket conversions; Tesco named as biggest culprit.
The R&H doffs its cap to Bruce Forsyth, who departed for the Great Game Show in the Sky this past Friday (18/8/17).
Fruit, veg and otters: Nicky Liar blows the lid on the true story behind Prince's 'Purple Rain' LP.
Newquay taxi driver Sherbert Trotter pays homage to the first man to circumnavigate the M25.
We're celebrating with vids from Dude, Where's My Challenge?, Freak8r, the Devonshire Idiot & Co and the 13th Floor Elevators.


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In 1962 astronaut Scott Carpenter spent a total of 28 days below the surface of the Pacific Ocean, close to the La Jolla, CA coast, in the SEALAB II experimental underwater habitat. This was a world record and quite a feat considering the dangers of saturation diving. Congratulations were clearly in order and the consummate politician President Lyndon Johnson did not skip a beat. Carpenter, aided by Capt. George F. Bond, USN, M.D., was to call the President to receive his congratulations.
Astronaut Scott Carpenter spoke to President Johnson 200 ft below the surface of the ocean, but he was in a decompression chamber with a helium atmosphere and nobody could understand what he was saying.

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Welcome to my little corner of the interwebs. My name is Elijah McKinnon. Some people call me Eli, it's a social experiment similar to this one (ssssshhh). I'm an independent brand consultant + side-project-preneur (yes, I'm very serious). When I'm not dreaming I spend a majority of my time helping people create, organize and sustain their digital presence. Sometimes I moonlight as a journalist, art director, producer, host, and speaker.
Since I see the world through a strategic design lens I strongly believe that problems are pleasant opportunities waiting to be discovered. My curiosity encourages me to seek challenges. I'm deeply rooted in many different communities - art & design, tech, fashion, publishing, lgbtq - in an attempt to encourage resource sharing, meaningful relationships and equality.
In short, I'm a people person that loves to tell stories and connect the dots of life. I drink way too much coffee and consume a lot of garlic. Need more info and/or wanna start something meaningful? Let's get Google involved: email@example.com
tinyletter | i write notes about my life & such as a young, queer, black male here.
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Some things Chief Information Officers (CIO) must be aware of
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In this excellent article by James Francis in the Transformer, we point out that any CIO who has a job description that does not allow for any time for legal compliance is asking for trouble - and personal financialy liability. Oversight and training should also form part of a CIO's responsibility and the impact of these shoudl not be underestimated. (Equally a good working relationship with the in-house legal compliance team or a good working relationship with the legal compliance consultants is a must).
With the impending Cybercrime Bill, the new European Union data protection Directive and Reguations and the impending implementation of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) in South Africa, legal compliance is becoming more complex and also more important.
On the positive side we have been conducting comparisons between the data protection laws of various countries, including the European Union, Australia and a raft of African countries and there are ways to manage data protection for multi-national companies who find themselves having to deal with many (and sometimes conflicting) laws. Although it may be easy to say that your company should take the most risk-averse approach and comply with the most conservative data protection laws of all the companies you operate within, that approach can put your business at a significant competitive disadvantage. This then begs the question: Do you have a general approach to data protection which is easier to manage (and cheaper) or a customised approach per country which is harder to manage (and more expensive)?
Give us a call if you need help with these questions.


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Lock On Tacoma
Part of Sound Transit Start permanent art collection, this interactive sculpture invites public participation by encouraging visitors to attach memento padlocks on metal mesh-wrapped concrete columns.
The installation is located near a Sound Transit stop, where most pedestrians are focused solely on reaching their destination. "Lock-On Tacoma" turns up the visual volume, inviting passersby to pause in their busy days, examine the locks left there by others, and add their own love locks, thus expanding the piece in the most personal of ways.
Enlarged steel padlock and skeleton key sculptures, painted in auto enamel, encircle the top portion of the rail support. Hansen worked with youth from Hilltop Artists to cast glass ornaments she incorporated into the locks. Hansen wrapped the columns in metal mesh to create a screen where visitors can attach their own love locks. The project required full ADA accessibility. Diane chose to seek inclusion of all audiences by not only making it accessible, but by creating a piece that inspired conversation for all types of visitors.
Detail of heart lock and 253 key. Cast Aluminum faceplates, steel frames, glass rivets, metal-flake auto enamel. Fabrication: Jennifer Weddermann. Paint: Ray Kirkoff.
Diane's inspiration for this work came from two places: the Paris 'Love Locks' movement and the natural affinity Tacomans have for their city. The goal was to create an art installation as a destination—one that begs city dwellers and visitors to seek out the location and interact with it. "I wanted to create more than a sculpture," explains Diane. "I wanted to create an experience that caused people to get off the train and explore the Dome District and Tacoma.


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November 14, 2017
Lethal Autonomous Weapons and Policy-Making Amid Disruptive Technological Change
This week, countries are meeting at the United Nations to discuss lethal autonomous weapons and the line between human and machine decision-making. One complicating factor in these discussions is the rapid pace at which automation and artificial intelligence are advancing. Nations face a major challenge in setting policy on an emerging technology where the art of the possible is always changing.
When nations last met 18 months ago, DeepMind's AlphaGo program had recently dethroned the top human player in the Chinese strategy game Go. AlphaGo reached superhuman levels of play by training on 30 million moves from human games, then playing against itself to improve even further. But that wasn't enough. Just last month, DeepMind unveiled a new version called AlphaGo Zero that trained itself to play Go without any human input at all – only access to the board and the rules of the game. It defeated the 2016 version of AlphaGo 100 games to zero after only three days of self-play. This rapid pace of progress means nations face tremendous uncertainty about what might be possible with artificial intelligence even a few years into the future.
How should policymakers deal with this uncertainty?
Read the full commentary in Just Security.


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Join Amare Cantare for Gabriel Faur�'s "Requiem" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at Immaculate Conception Church in Portsmouth.
Join Amare Cantare for Gabriel Fauré's "Requiem" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at Immaculate Conception Church in Portsmouth.
The group will be accompanied by a chamber orchestra of harp, violas, cellos, double bass, French horns and organ.
Members also will sing "Agnus Dei" by Samuel Barber, adapted by the composer from his own Adagio for Strings.
The program features the men of Amare Cantare for Ola Gjeilo's "Ubi Caritas," and the women will perform "Es tönt ein voller Harfenklang" (Harp Notes Ring Forth) and "Song" from "Ossian's Fingal" from "Four Songs for Women's Chorus, Two Horns, and Harp" by Johannes Brahms.
Additional performances will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at St. Joseph's Church in Dover; and at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, at Christ Church in Portsmouth.
Tickets are $15 at the door/$12 in advance for general admission; and $12 at the door/$10 in advance for students and seniors. Advance tickets are available at Baldface Books in Dover, Water Street Books in Exeter, and the Flower Kiosk in Portsmouth.
For information, call 664-6974 or visit www.amarecantare.org.


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Britney Spears a Renowned Singer who Achieved Great Height. Lynne Irene and James Parnell Spears are the proud parents of their second child Britney Jean spears who was born on 2 December, 1981 in Mississippi and brought up in Kentwood, Louisinia. When she was three, she had joined dance, gymnastics and voice lessons class and also participated in various state-level competitions and talent shows and won many awards. When Britney was five year old, she sang "what child is this" at local stage. On January 1999, Britney debut album "Baby One More Time" was released and after a month Recording Industry Association of America certified it with two-times platinum.
Britney Jean Spears New Album 2016
The album did very well and became the biggest selling album by a teenage artist. Some more popular albums of the Britney are as follows:
• Britney Jean (2013)
• ..Baby One More Time (1999)
• Femme Fatale (2011)
• Oops!… I Did It Again (2000)
• Blackout (2007)
• Britney (2001)
• Circus (2008)
• In the Zone (2003)
Britney Spears Concerts 2016, 2017
• Britney: Piece of Me (2013–17)
Apart from the singing she also starred in Crossroads in February 2002. Though film didn't do well her acting was praised by critics. In the same year in New York City she opened her first restaurant, Nyla but couldn't continue it for long time. But she kept on singing for new album. For the album "Toxic" Britney won her only Grammy for Best Dance Recording award.
Top 10 Britney Spears Songs 2016 List
1. Baby One More Time (1998)
2. Me Against the Music feat. Madonna (2003)
3. Ooh La La (2013)
4. Anticipating (2002)
5. Alien (2013)
6. Kill the Lights (2008)
7. Toxic (2004)
8. Sometimes (1999)
9. Shattered Glass (2008)
10. Everybody (2007)
Best of Britney Spears Songs List
• Don't Let Me Be the Last to Know (2001)
• Circus (2008)
• Up n' Down (2011)
• I Wanna Go (2011)
• Overprotected (2001)
• And Then We Kiss (2005)
• Everybody (2007)
• Do Somethin' (2005)
• Hold It Against Me (2011)
• My Prerogative (2004)
Most Popular Songs By Britney Spears
• Kill the Lights (2008)
• Stronger (2000)
• Break the Ice (2008)
• Oops!… I Did It Again (2000)
• Till the World Ends (2011)
• If U Seek Amy (2009)
• Out from Under (2008)
• I'm a Slave 4 U (2001)
• Gimme More (2007)
• Out from Under (2008)
• Lucky (2000)
• Piece of Me (2007)
• It Should Be Easy (2013)
• Up n' Down (2011)
• Born to Make You Happy (1999)
• I Love Rock 'n' Roll (2002)
Britney Spears New Songs 2016
• Tom's Diner (2015) with Giorgio Moroder
• Pretty Girls (2015) with Iggy Azalea
Britney Spears personal life is not stable, first she married childhood friend Jason Allen which couldn't last long then she married an American dancer Kevin Federline in 2004 and have two children. In 2007, she got divorced from Federline and the couple decided to take mutual care of their children. Apart from the singing she has also endorsed many products like glasses, shoes, clothes and pepsi etc. To help the needy children she founded The Britney Spears Foundation.


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In this seminar we will return to the origins of innovative thinking on "psychosis" and "schizophrenia" at the nexus of neuropsychiatry and psychoanalysis, including the work of Otto Gross and Carl Jung in Zurich and Gaetan Clerambault and Jacques Lacan in Paris. Out of this we will attempt to develop an new integral clinical model on the symptom, structure, strategy, and cure of psychosis and schizophrenia.
Gross - Freud's Ideogenic Factor
Jung - Psychogenesis of Mental Disease
Clerambault - Automatisms
Lacan - Questions Preliminary to Any Possible Treatment of Psychosis


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Dad's Invention Helps Baby Sleep Soundly On the Go
When I became a parent, I vowed to never drive around aimlessly for hours just to keep my child asleep in her carseat. I'd seen too many friends become prisoners of their own vehicles, scared to park for fear their little one might wake up. This weekend, I was tested on this for the first time: My daughter fell asleep in the car, her little face so content, her breathing perfectly rhythmic. But instead of prolonging our car ride to keep her happy, we parked at home and tried to move her to the crib. It didn't work, and her only nap lasted about 20 minutes in our backseat.
Which is why this dad's repurposed toy truck is genius. In a YouTube video entitled "Watch What Happens When I Leave Daddy Home Alone With the Baby," an infant lies in the bed of a motorized toy truck, his head cushioned by a rolled-up blanket. The little boy is sound asleep — blissfully, peacefully, asleep. Not even the beeping of a semi in reverse can stir him.
The video was posted on March 16 but started going viral this week, and already has 1.2 million views. Plenty of parents want to know where to send their orders, calling the creation "genius," and noting that this baby is lucky to have such a cool and creative dad.
Now, if only he could make a toddler-sized version, we'd be in business.


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Vera Wang's Spring/Summer 2017 RTW Line Plays with Darkness & Sporty Silhouettes
The Vera Wang spring/summer 2017 collection just gave the New York Fashion Week its sultriest turn, with staples artfully arranged to deconstruct the figures, giving a jocose confidence to those who are wearing them.
Vera Wang, who began her career designing wedding dresses, is no stranger when it comes to creating figures that enhance any woman's silhouette, and we, of course, were not surprised to see how skillfully and harmoniously she managed to combine her signature sensual appeal with a more mysterious, sub-urban attitude. In the process, she even managed to serve us an element of surprise we are already fond of: a sort of grunge meets the Victorian era style.
Just like many designers, Vera Wang also gave us something neither too familiar nor too new, as she did focus on her signature black and white patterns, yet translating them to a more grunge-inspired, Nineties-approved sort of clothing line.
This Vera Wang spring/summer 2017 ready-to-wear collection is heaven on earth for those who are waiting for next spring and summer to rock their grungiest looks, especially if refined by Wang's signature urban-chic influences.
The collection is, in fact, not entirely Nineties-infused, as the former senior fashion editor at Vogue decided to inject a little scent of Eighties and Victorian fashion to her brand new collection as well. Along with white crop-tops, slip dresses and oversized t-shirt dresses, Vera Wang revamped the line-up with puffed-up shoulders, peplum cuts and intricate beaded embroideries, the delicacy and flirty geometries of which really are at the core of Vera Wang's way of modernizing 'simple' staples.
Vera Wang's woman takes plain simple garments and turns them into something special and somehow fancy, not only thanks to the designer's thoughtful approach to the proportions, but also due to her visionary idea of reappropriating old figures just to turn them into something completely different and more sensual.
In the process, she even managed to turn sporty pieces such as hoodies, tees and short shorts, into something that transcends athleisure and is closer to street style. Her sporty-chic pieces exude coziness at its purest, the lines and cuts of which might even be regarded as nothing too perfect, but surely as the key that gives the entire collection a fresh sensuality, which treats us with to new for every day/night.
The Vera Wang spring 2017 collection's standout feature relies on Wang's ability to mix her suburban signature style with reminiscences from her personal past, which, as many of you may not know, comprised both fashion and sports.
Before venturing into the fashion industry, Wang was a figure skater, a profession that not only allowed her to experience the sport's discipline and hard work, but also gave her a clear idea about what sports-friendly meant. For her spring/summer 2017 RTW, she might surely not have been bothered with experimenting with colors, but was when it comes to coziness and fluidity.
"The Color Purple" actress Cynthia Erivo, who was sitting on the front row alongside Simone Biles and Chloe Sevigny, loved and described the collection as being "just on the edge of risqué," and we honestly couldn't agree more!
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Attended Creative at Heart, now what??/
Two weeks ago I was honored to go back to the Creative at Heart Conference as a panelist. I cannot stress the importance of attending educational conferences. I attended my first one, the inaugural Creative at Heart in Stanton, and was kicking myself for not having gone to a conference earlier in my business career. Don't forget they are a business tax write off!! No excuses for not attending! This should be something you budget for yearly.
Each time I've returned from Creative at Heart I always want to redo pretty much everything- new headshots, new website/blog, new brand, new any and everything associated with my business. This second go around I tried to take a more strategic approach. I want to help people just having attended or looking to attend a conference implement what they have learned! The steps below have helped me implement things that I'm trying to work on and improve.
- Write down and organize, in order of importance, the main areas you want to improve.
Writing things down makes you more accountable! If there are a ton of areas you want to change, then write them down and list them in order of importance. Start with the easiest fix first and work your way down to the most challenging/time consuming. The only exception to that is branding/web design. All the traffic you are working to get towards your website or blog needs to be the best representation of you! I'd recommend putting this at the top of your list if your budget allows.
- Write down steps for how you can implement them.
This is where I always get hung up. I think of all these amazing changes I want to make, but don't write down the steps of how to get there. The biggest area I want to improve on is the AVE Client Experience. The steps on how to get there is working on a new AVE Wedding Experience Guide and a new AVE Pricing Guide. I feel like the information I have (or don't have, oops) is not the best representation of our brand.
- Slowly start to implement them over the course of a month.
I'm getting ready to start on an AVE Wedding Experience Guide (thanks Katelyn James!!) and will use the same layout for our new Pricing Guide. I know this is going to take time to create, but I've given myself due dates on when I want to roll it all out so I can hold myself accountable. Trying to do everything all at once won't work and I don't want to feel like a failure! That will only deter me from continuing to the ultimate goal.
I really hope these steps help you in making changes to your business or even in your personal life!
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And how cute is this new head shot taken by my little beach bum Amanda Hedgepeth? Already miss her so much!!!
Till next time, happy planning! Cheers!!
Meet the editor: Hey y'all! I'm Ashlee, the founder of Ashlee Virginia Events, a Virginia based Special Event and Wedding Planning firm. I just moved into my dream house in Warrenton, VA with my husband and fur babies (two dogs, a horse, and donkey)! When I'm not planning events you can find me riding my horse or tasting wine at a local vineyard. I love all things Southern, Kate Spade, and big costume jewelry. Cheers!


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The Congress which is following the Mad magazine mascot Alfred E Neumann's motto 'What-Me worry?' in the face of alarming signs of electoral erosion, immediately pounced on the comment and declared that the BJP had conceded defeat in advance.
Advani's analysis was unexceptional. He said that the trends in the recent decades had indicated that it was unlikely for New Delhi to have a government minus the support of either the BJP or the Congress. In other words, he ruled out the chimerical Third Front.
But he noted, stability would come only with a government anchored by one of the two major parties. At present, however, the Congress was in a bad shape, and may just manage a two digit performance in 2014.
The 'principal beneficiary' of this trend, he observed was the BJP, 'notwithstanding its blundering in Karnataka'.
Anna Hazare and Ramdev may not be drawing the kinds of crowds that they had in the past, but they represent a deep frustration of the people, mainly of the middle and lower middle class, with their own condition.
The economic downturn has no doubt contributed to the dark mood in the country, but the issue of corruption is what obsesses them. The Congress party may stand up in the Lok Sabha and list the steps they are taking to get the black money stashed abroad back to the country, or outline the tough measures they have taken to curb corruption, but it does not quite wash.
The people want change and that should worry both parties, even though, the likelihood of a new political vehicle to carry their expectations is yet to emerge. Sensing this mood, the BJP and its mentor, the RSS, have been trying to latch on to the popular upsurge.
The RSS very publicly declared that it was backing Anna's protest last year. This year, though, they have stayed away. Former BJP president Rajnath Singh has openly spoken of the possibility of the party joining Ramdev's agitation. A measure of the extent to which the BJP seems to have lost its independent plot is evident in the fiasco of the manner in which it handled the presidential election.
They have clearly abandoned any effort to shape policy even when in Opposition. The negativist approach of the party is evident in its opportunist rejection of the Indo-US nuclear deal, FDI in retail and the GST, all of which the BJP had supported while heading the NDA government.
The BJP's cynical approach could yet cost it a lot because the electorate is not clear what the party really stands for. Is it the pragmatic, development-first approach of Narendra Modi, or does it fly the Hindutva flag of the RSS, or is it really the cynical, world weary party of its Delhi-based leaders who keep on shifting stands, depending on the time of the day?
In politics, sometimes, even one week is a long time. And certainly, the twenty months or so that are left before the next general elections in 2014, constitute an eon. It is in these months that the party must discover its true self if it is to be, as Advani claims, the principal beneficiary of the Congress party's misfortunes.
They would be short-sighted to underestimate the ruling Congress party's travails. Its biggest worry is that its "Great White Hope" Rahul Gandhi seems to have failed to set the Gomti on fire, and now, the party loyalists are mooting their brahma-astra-Priyanka Vadra.
Somehow these two young scions seem to have lost their charisma. But this is the party of governance, and while it may not have done anything worthwhile in the past two years, it still has time to make up.
They have taken everything that the Opposition and fate can hurl at them and still remain a functioning entity. Were the economy to pick up in the coming year, things would begin to look different.
All this brings us back to the incipient revolutions that are being dreamed off by Anna and Ramdev. There should be no doubt that they are essentially a middleclass phenomenon, indeed, a consequence of the economic growth of the past decade and a half.
Corruption for the middle class is not just a loss of something which they feel belongs to them, but also a manifestation of a sense of helplessness. That is, if you take a wider definition of corruption to include not just officials and politicians taking illegal gratification, but also the burden on the common folk through services which are not rendered, or for which they have to pay additional money to touts and fixers.
It also includes the wayward ways of government officials, especially the police, in dealing with ordinary complaints and issues. Many politicians think that this class does not matter. They are mistaken; the middle class may not have numbers in the country, but it is they who create the 'hawa' (the direction of the wind) on which elections are often won and lost. In great measure this voluble and opinionated class- from which the country's powerful media draws its personnel- shapes public opinion.
Unlike their counterparts in more advanced democracies, we as a people act on sentiment-this is what drives a Bollywood hit or a scrip in Dalal Street, and this is what often determines the outcome of an election.


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Proud to be new Canadians, Peace by Chocolate set up shop in Nova Scotia after their factory was destroyed by the war in Syria.
Founder Story
For more than 20 years we shipped our specialty treats all over the Middle East to countries like Yemen, Jordan and Lebanon.
Like much of our homeland, the Hadhad chocolate factory was destroyed in a bombing that forced our family to leave everything behind and flee to Lebanon.
For three years we found our home in a refugee camp with little opportunity or hope. Our lives had been forever altered and we dreamed of returning to the lives we love. When our family was invited into Canada and became full Canadian citizens our dreams came true. With the support of our new community Antigonish and the people of Nova Scotia we have rebuilt our chocolate company and are once again doing the work we love.
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Hello Citizens of the Blogosphere,
For some reason, I have been really into sketching and drawing lately.
As such, I have been taking my sketching toolkit and sketchbook with me everywhere.
For those of you who are interested in creating a basic sketching toolkit of your own, here are some items that I would recommend. (As always, you can click on the item name to be directed to its home on Amazon.)
1. A variety of pencils – A Palomino Blackwing a Dixon Ticonderoga and a mechanical pencil.
2. Erasers can be used for blending, highlighting and correcting mistakes. I recommend an eraser stick and a regular eraser.
3. A blending stump or tortillon for blending.
4. A pen and sharpie.
5. A pencil pouch or roll.
6. A sketchbook.
Here are some of the pencil and pen drawings that have made their way onto the pages of my sketchbook. I hope you like them!
Click on an image to start the gallery.
That's all for now!
If you like my art or even just found it interesting, follow this blog @ annotatedaudrey.com. Also, like my Facebook fan page to get updates about new works that I create and to enter contests and earn freebies.


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Sages of Darkness Book Series - Fighting Demons
All backers between 1 and 50 will get an e-copy of Wasted Wood regardless of backing level. All other backers 51+ will get Wasted Wood e-copy if we hit $10,000.
I Need You!
When the publisher for Sages of Darkness stopped publishing fiction it left many of you without the next book; BlizzardSage. The good news, the book is complete and now it only needs an editor and to be printed. That's where you come in, that's where you backing this campaign will make a difference. And as a bonus I'll be writing the conclusion to the planned trilogy; CrimsonSage. I need you to become a backer for this project and help me fund the editing and printing of the series. The goal covers the cost of editing, revised covers, fulfillment of the rewards (printed books, etc.), and all the fees associated with KickStarter (KS 5%, taxes 20%, and credit card processing 6%.) You can see all the rewards at the side as well as some amazing stretch goals below. Plus learn more about the series and why we need to work together to get it released.
The Series of Sages of Darkness:
Sages of Darkness, is a fast-paced, exciting, and suspenseful action packed series. It focuses on 15 year-old Taylor who has just learned of his father's membership in a secret demon hunting society. He must take up the mantle and banish the evil sages that walk the earth back to the depths of hell.
HowlSage is the first book in the series, and the moment we first meet Taylor Rivers. A coffin discovered in Egypt, a jewel heist, and holes that swallow people into the darkness (EtherPits) form the crux of the adventures that keeps hearts pounding. Taylor and Ike race against the calendar and the wickedness that faces the world during the full moon on October 31. With the help of his cousin, Jesse, and younger friend Ike, a budding scientist, Taylor tackles the world of the unknown with bravery—armed with the Cross of Jesus and the Sword of the Bible.
HowlSage was originally released in 2011 and as you'll see below from just a few comments, kids and adults like have loved the book. It's now being rewritten with new scenes and story development.
BlizzardSage is the second thrill-packed book in the Sages of Darkness series—picking up where the very popular HowlSage left off.
To rescue his father, Taylor and his young, brainy friend Ike descend into the mine shaft to find the EtherPit—but an evil jinn has other plans. The monk continued, "Last, I must caution you. There are many things we as humans do not know of the demon world. Rely on God and trust in His sovereignty and you will overcome." Taylor and Ike find themselves in Angkor Wat, Cambodia, Machu Picchu in Peru, Stonehenge in England, Plitvice Lakes in Croatia, Bagan in Myanmar, and other unique locations worldwide as they overcome evil. In this adventure they must learn who they are and discover what is Truth and what is not.
CrimsonSage brings our hero Taylor face to face with the darkest and most dangerous of demons. What has been the target of the CrimsonSage all along? Will Taylor and his friends unravel the mystery in time? Can they find those who were thought lost? Can they defeat the evil before it takes full control of the world we know. A battle unlike any rages and it's not just between demon hunter and demon.
Hopefully you've found many enticing rewards listed. But what's even more important is for you to share this project with your friends and family. If we exceed our initial goal then we'll activate our stretch goals and some really cool new rewards will kick in. The prizes will quickly begin piling up. Check them out below.
A few notes on the rewards:
In the acknowledgements backers will be categorized by their level of backing, with the highest backers at the top of the page and in a larger font.
Release schedule: My current plan is for HowlSage to release in Janurary 2015, BlizzardSage in March 2015, and CrimsonSage October 2015. All other titles would follow that (SandSage, CuberSage, etc.) Digital copies will release at or before paperback and dust jacket copies. Digital artwork will arrive with the first digital book. Please submit other questions so I can add them to the FAQ.
Stretch Goals
- $6,000 - Darkly Brewed - Sages of Darkness Novella - Digital: If we reach this goal everyone who has backed the campaign will receive a Digital version of Darkly Brewed, my short story from HowlSage written from Melanie's perspective. A version of it first appeared in SUSIE magazine in 2011. It will be revised and released in early 2015.
- $10,000 - Wasted Wood - Digital: If we reach this goal everyone who has backed the campaign will receive a Digital version of Wasted Wood, my short story about the Darkwood Demon. You can check it out on Amazon HERE. That's right, not just those at DEMON HUNTER or above, everyone including those who participated at THE GATHERING level.
- $15,000 - New Interior Maps, Illustrations, and Demon Glossary: The original version of HowlSage included a very cool demon glossary hand illustrated by Ike. But the rights to those images belonged to Destiny Image. In order for this series to have the same awesome interiors and illustrated glossaries I'll need new art and layout design. So if we can reach this stretch goal, the interiors of the books will have new maps, illustrations, and an expanded glossary to hold all the new demons I've added to the books.
- $20,000 - Audio Book of HowlSage: If we reach this goal everyone who has backed at the DEMON HUNTER level and up will receive a free download of the HowlSage audio book. Plus all backers will be invited to vote for the narrator of the audio books.The audio book will be professionally narrated through ACX.
- $25,000 - Audio Book of BlizzardSage: If we reach this goal everyone who has backed at the DEMON HUNTER level and up will receive a free download of the BlizzardSage audio book. Plus all backers will be invited to vote for the narrator of the audio books.The audio book will be professionally narrated through ACX.
- $30,000 - Audio Book of CrimsonSage: If we reach this goal everyone who has backed at the DEMON HUNTER level and up will receive a free download of the CrimsonSage audio book. Plus all backers will be invited to vote for the narrator of the audio books. The audio book will be professionally narrated through ACX.
- $40,000 - SandSage Paperback: If we reach this goal I'll write SandSage the story of how Jesse and Melanie met in Egypt and how the sarcophagus was discovered. All backers at the DEMON HUNTER level and above will receive a signed paperback copy of SandSage.
- $45,000 - Audio Book of SandSage: If we reach this goal everyone who has backed at the DEMON HUNTER level and up will receive a free download of the SandSage audio book. Plus all backers will be invited to vote for the narrator of the audio books.The audio book will be professionally narrated through ACX.
- $55,000 - The HowlSage Haunting (1834 Non-Fiction): This is one of the books that Ike is using for research. If we reach this goal I will write the book Ike talks about in HowlSage called The HowlSage Haunting: How the hunter became the hunted. Everyone at the DEMON HUNTER level and above will receive a paperback copy of the book.
- $65,000 - The Howling of Hamburg graphic novel: This is the graphic novel that Taylor was reading in HowlSage. If we reach this goal I will write and hire a comic book artist to create the graphic novel. Everyone who backed will receive a full color digital copy of The Howling of Hamburg. That's right not just those at DEMON HUNTER or above, everyone including those who participated at THE GATHERING level.
- $80,000 - Ike's v-Log: If we reach this goal I will create a series of video journal entries telling Ike's perspective of the story. At least 10 short videos will be created per book; HowlSage, BlizzardSage, CrimsonSage. The videos will be accessible on my website via a special code in each book. That's means everyone who purchases or receives a copy of the book as part of their reward will receive access to Ike's V-Log.
- $95,000 - CyberSage: If we reach this goal I will write a Sages of Darkness story all about Ike. All backers at the DEMON HUNTER level and above will receive a signed paperback copy of CyberSage.
- $100,000 - Audio Book of CyberSage: If we reach this goal everyone who has backed at the DEMON HUNTER level and up will receive a free download of the CyberSage audio book. Plus all backers will be invited to vote for the narrator of the audio books. The audio book will be professionally narrated through ACX.
- $110,000 - Audio Book of HowlSage Haunting: If we reach this goal everyone who has backed at the DEMON HUNTER level and up will receive a free download of the HowlSage Haunting audio book. Plus all backers will be invited to vote for the narrator of the audio books. The audio book will be professionally narrated through ACX.
Please see specific backer rewards to discover if you qualify for stretch goal rewards. Some backer rewards specifically say no stretch goals, or no books, etc.
Get more people involved.
Not only can you help by pledging a reward and becoming a backer, but you can share with your friends and help get the word out about the series. There may be some who have read HowlSage, but have never connected with me and won't know about this opportunity. And If you haven't connected with me on facebook or twitter please do so. So please share this with anyone and everyone you know.
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When will BlizzardSage be released? With your help it will be released soon. I'll clean it up, have it edited, and get it printed by early next year. Better yet the campaign covers the creation of CrimsonSage and a needed revision of HowlSage. Why revise HowlSage? Because there were so many scenes I wanted to add, but couldn't. For example, an InfernoSage trapping Taylor and Jesse in a small mountain cabin during their hunt, a more extensive goblin infestation of the town, and more development of Taylor's interest in Melanie. The series will be rewritten in first person present tense, which makes the action even more exciting.
What is the mission of Sages of Darkness?
Sages of Darkness is meant to counter the cultural phenom that says werewolves, vampires, and the likes can be heroes. I disagree, if these creatures existed they'd be nothing short of evil. They'd most certainly be demons of some sort, creatures from the lowest pits of hell. So with that I set out to clear up some of the "cultural" confusion. My hero, a human, who many (readers) will find relates in someway to their own lives must now defeat these dark demons, not befriend them. I strive to take you into our very own world and pull back the veil that allows demons to remain where they wish to be, right out of your sight; lurking and waiting to strike. If you have ever read The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis you will understand this demon tactic.
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An Experienced Author:
My two other series are with traditional publishers. The Quest for Truth with P&R publishing and Adventures in Odyssey's Imagination Station series with Tyndale. I just finished writing Tangle, book 4, of The Quest for Truth and its being edited now. I considered pitching Sages of Darkness to a new publisher, but the world of technology and distribution continues to change and I thought this a good opportunity to try fundraising and releasing SOD under my Crimson Pulse Media imprint. To do this I need you to partner with me, I need you to back me, market me, and pray for me! I need your support in every way possible. This Kickstarter campaign will only be successful with your help!
What Authors are Saying:
"Taylor is an average boy, with unaverage abilities. Sages of Darkness; reveals the evil around us, but uncovers the strength in all of us. With pulse pounding action, the Sages of Darkness trilogy will keep you up all night reading, which is a good thing since you won't want to turn out the lights."
- Wayne Thomas Batson, best-selling author of The Door Within Trilogy, The Berinfell Prophecies, and The Dark Sea Annals
"A highly entertaining read and a unique story, HowlSage is sure to leave a positive impression on discerning young adult Christian readers. This story is not for the faint of heart; it is quite literally the battle between humanity and demons who've taken physical form. Brock Eastman has written a keeper you will dread to read, but can't help finishing! I look forward to the next installment in this series."
- Scott Appleton,author of The Sword of the Dragon series
"When you meet author Brock Eastman, you are bathed in energy, optimism, enthusiasm, and a genuine reflection of Christ's love for His people. When you read his book, HowlSage, you are immersed in a tale of adventure, drama, action, and matters of eternal consequence. Join Taylor, Jesse, and Ike as they learn how to defeat evil in the form of the wicked sages."
- Donita K. Paul,author of the Dragon Keeper Chronicles
"Our house is jam packed with books, but my nine year old snatched up Howl Sage and disappeared with it. I've never seen her this excited about a book. The book never left her hand until it was done, and she woke up at six in the morning, snuck into the bathroom and read in there until the rest of the family woke up. Now she's pestering me constantly to read Blizzard Sage which, as of right now, isn't out yet! Hurry release the next book! Our family loves the Sages of Darkness series and we can't wait to see what happens next!"
- Matt Mikalatos, author of My Imaginary Jesus and Night of the Living Dead Christian
What Parents and Adults are Saying:
"BlizzardSage is an action-packed roller coaster of a book. It lived up to and surpassed the expectations I had for it after reading HowlSage—I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. Brock Eastman will have to pull out all the gadgets he's got up his sleeves if he hopes to top this one."
- Christian Miles, author of The Scarlet Key
"I'm constantly on the lookout for books that are exciting, but not too scary for my school aged children. Eastman consistently delivers action packed page turners that are not only a joy for the whole family to read, but also strengthen our spiritual walks."
-Elissa Peterson, OH, Mom of 4, creator of Don't Let Life Pass You By blog
"I was totally immersed in the fight between good and evil that unfolded in HowlSage. The spiritual struggles that Tyler endures, makes him an easily identifiable comrade to the reader. You find yourself cheering him on and holding your breath as danger unfolds. The cliff hanging ending of HowlSage left me frantically turning the last few pages, crying out no, no, no… just a little more…Absolutely cannot wait till the next book in the Sages of Darkness series, BlizzardSage, is released so Tyler can continue the good fight!"
- Lisa Wiegand, IL, Teacher
"Work couldn't get over soon enough each day. The book [HowlSage] was waiting."
- Colin Knapp, age 22, IL
"HowlSage definitely a bit of a hit. My son's not going to bed. Seems this book is head and shoulders above any he's read in a while. Well done!"
– Angela Wilmot, Western Australia, Mom of 7
"HowlSage was GREAT! I read the whole thing in 4 hours and even was able to get my brother to read it! My mom was really glad that I was able to get him to read it, seeing as he is 15 and doesn't like to read. The elements of this story capturing the true nature of the evil that surrounds our world today, was portrayed very accurately. It shows very well how the devil uses any means of deception necessary, whether it means making the beast not sound all that bad, or simply tricking an individual to fall for tricks he/she may not otherwise fall for. I appreciate how the value of trusting and relying on God's power and not on our own ways to beat the enemy is carefully planned out throughout the story, and not just forced on the reader as most books or movies may tend to do. In a culture that nowadays sees Werewolves (HowlSages), Abominable Snowmen (BlizzardSages) and Vampires (CrimsonSages) as harmless characters, instead of calling them by their known names, changing their names helps to expose them for who they really are. Perhaps, those who read this series will begin to see the dangers of what they allow themselves to be exposed to in their everyday lives. Brock Eastman is surely the next great science fiction writer in the 21st."
-Tim Reynolds, OH, age 23
What Kids are Saying:
"I liked all the different locations that the characters traveled to, but the last one was my favorite. It was just as good as HowlSage."
– Alex Peterson, age 9, OH
"BlizzardSage is now one of my favorite books! I love the characters
and the lessons about Christianity."
– Ryan Matlock, age 14, IN
"A clever blend of Percy Jackson and Fablehaven, HowlSage kept me up all night reading. Full of suspense, action, and gadgets—readers will cheer for young Taylor as he hunts down demons and discovers the life he's supposed to lead. Two thumbs up."
- Christian Miles, age 17, WI
"Thrilling chases, advanced technology, solid friendships, and spiritual warfare; HowlSage is absolutely brimming with adventure! It's also told in a way that younger kids can understand and relate to. I have 5 younger siblings and the youngest is only 6. I know how hard it is to find books that grab their interests and hold their attentions, but that also have good Christian values and Biblical principles that they can understand. Not only did I enjoy reading HowlSage as an adult, but I know that my younger brothers and sisters will love this book as well. I can hardly wait to read it to them!"
- Nichole White, age 22, IL
"Thrilling events and vivid descriptions of characters made me feel as if I was right there fighting evil with Taylor and his friends! You won't want to put the book down until you've read the last page."
- Larisa Kolmyk, Age: 22, CA
"HowlSage was terrifying, in the kind of way that makes your heart leap up into your throat, preventing you from shouting, 'Mommy, SAVE ME!' You'll sweat along with Taylor as he forges through the grey mist, or shiver with Ike, swinging in a cage in the darkness.
It was endearing. Not the HowlSage, (see top,) but the other characters of the book. Taylor was a warrior, willing to fight the good fight. Ike was a student with an open mind, and a child of the Lord. Jesse was smart-mouthed; witty, but keeping a dark secret.
And, in its entirety, HowlSage was gripping, holding my attention as raptly as I held its pages. Flip. Flip. Flip. This soft, papery soundtrack accompanied my reading late into the night, picking up speed as I went. HowlSage was the first in a series that is bound to get better and better with every new book."
– Seth Skogerboe, age 13 Plymouth, MN
"HowlSage is an exciting and thrilling ride; it is a must read for all people my age and older!! HowlSage took me under 24 hours to read and my literally eyes were glued to it! It was brilliantly and amazingly written and I can't explain in words how amazing this book is! I can't wait for the rest in the series!!"
- Michael Wilmot, age 14, Western Australia.
"HowlSage is an exceptionally well written book that kept me on my toes the whole time. I can barely contain my excitement to read BlizzardSage."
– Hannah Frey, age 16, IL
"I loved HowlSage! It was fun and exciting. You never knew what would happen next. If BlizzardSage is half as good, it will be AMAZING! I can hardly wait to read it."
– Aaron Frey, age 14, IL
"Sages of Darkness is the next Ya Series for this generation, better than the epic series Percy Jackson and Harry Potter. It's a must read for all ages!"
- Solomon Stone, age 17, WA
"It was fast paced. I thought the beginning of the book was a little confusing because I didn't know exactly what was going on, but the more I read, the more I understood. This book is not as scary as it looks based on the cover. I thought it was a good book."
– Alex Peterson, age 9, OH
"It's yummerful!"
- Allie Mikalatos, age 9, WA
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Below you can see the planned covers for HowlSage (added moon), BlizzardSage, and CrimsonSage.
Risks and challenges
Once the project is funded a better timeline can be created to ensure that rewards are received and distributed accordingly. While several rewards list HowlSage, BlizzardSage, and CrimsonSage, I expect HowlSage to be completed within 3 months of the campaign ending, BlizzardSage will be completed 6 months after campaigns end, and CrimsonSage 11 months. Other rewards and stretch items will have to be produced should those goals be reached. Those items will not effect the release of HowlSage, BlizzardSage, and CrimsonSage, but will be released upon separate timelines.Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
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Philosophy on QVC's "It's a Beautiful Day"./
Philosophy will have the honor of having the QVC Today's Special Value on it's annual day of beauty, "It's a Beautiful Day!". Check out what tomorrow's TSV will be along with a few more of my favorite Philosophy items that will air during the day.
Philosophy Advanced Make-up Optional Skincare Set item #A90902
This 5 piece set includes Purity Made Simple - my favorite cleanser ever, Help Me Retinol Night Treatment, Hope in a Jar spf 20, The Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash, and Eye Hope Advanced Anti-aging Eye Cream.
Retail value is $177 with a QVC price of $108 with the TSV price of $89.48, which is also available on two easy payments of $44.74. Can we all say WOW!
A few more of my favorite Philosophy beauties that will air tomorrow:
Unconditional Love Limited Edition Spray Fragrance - $40 item #A90301
Philosophy Pink Frosted Layer Cake 3-in-1 Bath & Shower Gel - $20 item #A90156
Philosophy will be airing on QVC tomorrow from 12:00 AM - 2:00 AM, 4:00 AM - 6:00 AM , 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, and 10:00 PM - 12:00 AM.


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Evolutionary cause of facial hair pattern?
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Re: Evolutionary cause of facial hair pattern?
because male's tended to hunt and gather food, the growth of facial hair could be in response to the associated dangers. thick facial hair act's as a second line of defence, it protects the skin underneath. children/females would not necessarily need this added protection, as they were predominantly cared for by the older (bearded) male's.
Re: Evolutionary cause of facial hair pattern?
downwithpeople wrote:For centuries thoughtful men have stroked this region whilst deep in contemplation - thus wearing the hair completely off. Women find intelligent, thoughtful men attractive. In the past, women noticed that the most intelligent men in the tribe did not have hair in this region and thus it became a desirable trait. Over time natural selection favored men who could not grow hair in this area - resulting in the facial hair characteristic that is so common today. Time for another drink.
That is a very interesting theory, indeed, and certainly worth considering. I just have one doubt: should stroking that area under the lips actually make hair wear off? Wouldn't it be like a kind of massage, like they do with bald people, to stimulate hair growth?
"It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change."
~Charles Darwin
~Charles Darwin
I'm skeptical that rubbing is the specific etiology, but the pattern is probably caused by sexual selection rather than other forms of fitness. If beards were practical for physical survival, women would probably have them too, so the whole pattern of facial hair growth in males is most likely sexual ornamentation. The little bald spots look much more sophisticated, in my humble opinion, than the even covering of fur under an orangutan's lower lip.
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In 2010, EDHS raised the funds to build a school in Maforeka. The newly formed Rotary Interact Club at EDHS has taken up the reigns to continue to support the school, as well as, running projects to support the Essex Food Bank.
Here is a link to the Maforeka website! To learn more news about the Maforeka project... go to the Maforeka website by simply clicking on the address below.


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We pride ourselves on being the first with the best, and today is no exception. Fresh off the plane from Sweden comes LELO's bright, beautiful, and oh-so-sexy 2010 design additions – and we have them first!
MONA is a new, fuller, curvier design that is all about amping up the pleasure with something feminine, sensual and powerful. Mona comes in 2 colours, the new purple and the stunning new RED, for all those ladies that like to go fast!
INA has reinvented the rabbit vibe and like LELO often does, it leaves the competition behind in plume of dust. Two exquisite motors and brand new functionality make for the hottest toy of summer, and a must-have for rabbit fans world-wide! INA comes in green, purple and the sizzling new tangerine colours!
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This past weekend Mom and I had a cooking day. I'm fairly cooking-challenged, so I asked her to teach me a recipe that was simple and easy to follow. She suggested we make artichoke dip and toasted garlic pita chips. It makes a great party appetizer and is ready to go within 35 minutes!
You'll need:
1 package pita bread
Granulated garlic powder
33 oz. marinated artichoke hearts
3/4 cup sliced black California olives
1/2 cup mayonnaise
6 oz. shredded parmesan cheese
Toasted Garlic Pita Chips
Preheat your oven to 375º
Cut each slice of pita bread into 8 pieces.
Cover baking sheet with aluminum foil and place pita wedges onto baking sheet.
Sprinkle garlic powder over pita bread.
Place pita bread in oven and bake until tops of bread become crispy to the touch.
Remove from oven, turn pita bread over, and sprinkle other side with garlic powder.
Bake until second side is crispy to the touch.
Remove from oven and let cool.
Artichoke Dip
Thoroughly drain olives and artichoke hearts.
Cut artichoke hearts into bite-sized pieces and place into medium-sized bowl.
Add 1/2 cup mayonnaise into bowl, mix thoroughly.
Add 3/4 cup sliced olives into bowl, mix thoroughly.
Add 3/4 cup parmesan cheese into bowl, mix thoroughly.
Transfer mixture into microwave-safe bowl and heat until warm.
Stir and serve with the pita chips.
Serves 6-8. The dip freezes well and tastes even better the next day!


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When you are a new or growing business, there is guaranteed to be one business function that is non-existent and that is Human Resources. To help you in your recruitment, attraction and retention process, here are some key items to consider when hiring your next employee:
- Personalities: When it is a small office and you can't hide from each other, you really need to consider the personality type you want to inject into your company. Consider the role and the type of personality this role requires. Also consider a personality type that you get on with. For example, if you require an accounts person to chase invoices and deal with suppliers, you want someone who is patient, polite, excellent phone manner and tenacious. Also, make it a habit not to hire friends. It makes if difficult if things don't work out.
- Skills: Sometimes you don't have the time or resources to train someone for a critical role in your business. I recently recruited for a financial planning firm. They were looking for someone to fast-track to a financial planner within three years. The final two candidates were very different. The first had strong communication skills with a strong background in finance but no qualifications. The second candidate had financial planning qualifications, a strong desire to move into financial planning, experience in selling banking products, and reasonable communication skills. It was a tough decision for them but they chose candidate two in the end because it was a safer choice in theory. Training time won't be as long and they won't need to invest time in this person completing their qualifications.
- Mental health: Many people in our society are affected by depression and other forms of mental health so it is no surprise that we work side by side with people who are mentally unwell. In a recruitment situation, asking about depression is not a typical or appropriate interview question. Depression, if untreated, can have an impact on a person's productivity and their attendance. If you want more information about mental health awareness, beyondblue has a free Workplace Mental Health Awareness e-learning Program that examines myths and misconceptions about depression and anxiety disorders and aims to increase awareness and understanding. It is a stand-alone resource specifically designed for workplaces. www.beyondblue.org.au
- Contract to permanent: Consider trialling someone first before committing them to the status of permanent employee – and all the benefits that come with that. One option is to offer the person a 3-6 month contract with a view to the position going permanent. Always consult the National Employment Standards if you require more further information on employment law – www.fairwork.gov.au.


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in Conjunction with The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Jason Corbo, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP
Geriatrics Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (GeriPACT)
South Texas Veterans Health Care System
7400 Merton Minter Blvd (119)
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 617-5300 ext. 17068
Residency Program Coordinator:
Dana Wong, PharmD, BCPS
Internal Medicine/Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
South Texas Veterans Health Care System
7400 Merton Minter Blvd (119)
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 617-5300 ext. 16632
|San Antonio, Texas
|1 year
|June 24, 2019
U.S. citizen
Pharm.D. degree from ACPE-accredited institution.
Eligible to practice pharmacy in at least one state – Texas licensure required.
Selection is based on professional competence, scholastic achievement, references, communication skills, and clinical practice and research interests.
Competitive salary plus sick leave, annual leave, and administrative leave available. Health insurance is available.
The South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) is comprised of the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital division, the Kerrville division, and the satellite clinic division. The Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital is a 350-bed facility with an adjacent 90-bed Community Living Center (CLC), a 30-bed Spinal Cord Injury Unit, an eight-bed Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, and a Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center. The facility is located in northwest San Antonio and provides primary, secondary, and tertiary health care in medicine, psychiatry, oncology, surgery, and rehabilitation medicine to serve the health care needs of area veterans. Primary care needs of veterans are also addressed at several outpatient clinics that are located near Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital. The Pharmacy Service offers 24-hour coverage, centralized unit-dose drug distribution, complete IV-admixture program, and clinical services. Pharmacies are also located in the outpatient clinics and operate during clinic business hours.
Clinical Pharmacy is very involved in the care of our veterans. We have over 50 clinical pharmacy specialists covering areas such as HIV, Primary Care, Hematology and Oncology, Psychiatry, Infectious Diseases/Critical Care, Anticoagulation, Geriatrics and Spinal Cord Injury. Most of these pharmacists also retain adjunctive faculty appointments with the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. Our VA-funded pharmacy practice residency and pharmacy specialty residencies also highlight our commitment to quality pharmaceutical care. We have specialty residency positions in Geriatrics, Infectious Diseases, Primary Care, Hematology/Oncology, Psychiatry, and Internal Medicine. Our residents are appointed as Clinical Instructors with the College of Pharmacy and have opportunities in both didactic and experiential instruction. VA residents also have the opportunity to work with other local pharmacy residents and masters' students from the University of Texas.
Pharmacists completing this residency will be able to provide proficient, confident, and compassionate direct patient care to a wide range of conditions. They will be accountable for promoting safe and effective drug usage and achieving optimal drug therapy outcomes as vital members of the health care team. These practitioners will exercise skill in educating other health care professionals, patients, and the community on drug therapy-related topics. Furthermore, they will demonstrate professional maturity by developing and following a personal philosophy of practice and exhibiting commitment to the profession.
For additional information, please refer to the STVHCS Pharmacy Residency website at:
The University of Texas at Austin and its affiliated institutions are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Security sensitive; conviction verification conducted on applicant selected.


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Dancing Around Genocide
At Human Rights Watch, a bitter behind-the-scenes battle over Iran's calls to annihilate Israel.
Is promoting genocide a human-rights violation? You might think that's an easy question. But it isn't at Human Rights Watch, where a bitter debate is raging over how to describe Iran's calls for the destruction of Israel. The infighting reveals a peculiar standard regarding dictatorships and human rights and especially the Jewish state.
Human Rights Watch is the George Soros-funded operation that has outsize influence in governments, newsrooms and classrooms world-wide. Some at the nonprofit want to denounce Iran's regime for...


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Its day three and Dan has been making waves and here, quickly becoming a favorite amongst the crowd and announcers. They've even given him a theme song every time he's announced which is none other than "Born in the USA" by the Boss himself. Dan's style is one that comes from the school of hard knocks thanks to the help from mentor and coach Gil Hatton. He's been tested a few times and this go around I was able to capture Dan in the midst of another rider trying take his position. Pay attention folks, this is how its done.
The six days event has been moving way faster than I had ever imagined. Even though the racing is from 6pm until 12 or 1, there's almost no break in the action and time flies here... there's always something exciting going down. Trying to get recaps up, I've got a ton of great footage just no time to post.
Dan has done very well tonight and he just made it into the keirin final winning the rep round. So far today, he placed second in the keirin, second iin the semis and he won the rep round making it into the sprint final for day three. Dan currently sits in 4th place but will probably advance into 3rd depending on his performance in the sprint final.
I'll attempt to post again once the final goes down.


text: Back to Seattle from a trip in the unbelievably gorgeous San Juan mountains in Colorado with my dad, sis, and niece. Had a ball!This is one of my first dog paintings, of my sister's Golden Retriever, Zeb, named after Zebulon Pike, explorer for whom Pike's Peak in Colorado is named. We didn't visit Pike's Peak, but other peaks which I think were impressive, remote, and beautiful. Zeb is no longer of this world, unless he has reincarnated in some other form. He was a very good dog- gentle, spirited, a ball freak and a bit goofy. We still miss him.


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Have you ever bought something online and wished you didn't have to wait for it to be delivered to your doorstep? Well, if you're fortunate enough to live in Southern California you don't have to anymore! The Newegg Hybrid Center located in the City of Industry is an all-new way to shop online that allows you to not only pick up your internet purchases via will call, but it's also a great way to test out the latest technology before anyone else.
We're calling this store a "Hybrid Center" because it lets you do two things: check tech out and pick tech up. You can place your orders online from your home or mobile device and walk out the door with your products in hand. You can also try out the newest gadgets before anyone else and buy them on the spot since the Hybrid Center is attached to our warehouse.
According to Newegg's Chief Marketing Officer, Soren Mills:
"We have a lot of tech products you can't find anywhere else. We want to showcase these brands and products and let our customers get a hands-on interactive experience. There is something about really building the experience for the customers to let them touch and feel the products."
The next time you want to play the latest video game console on a 4K screen, take pictures with a new DSLR camera, or test the hottest mobile device, visit the Hybrid Center and experience Newegg in a completely new way.
Newegg's Hybrid Center
18045 Rowland St.
City of Industry, CA 91748
Regular Business Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m Monday through Friday


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In 2012, Bonnie Kate happened to be watching a movie in Aurora, Colorado when a gunman stormed into the theater and began shooting. Bonnie Kate was shot, but lived. On this week's episode of Sounds Good, Bonnie Kate and her now-husband Max share the beautiful and hopeful story of how they've redeemed such a terrible tragedy in their lives, how they fell in love, the experience of their story going viral online (Their short film, Wildflower, has 1 million views!), and what's next for them. You're not going to want to miss this.
Or open in Stitcher, Overcast, or SoundCloud
You can connect with Bonnie Kate on Instagram. You can connect with Max on Instagram. Follow them together on YouTube and Instagram.
You can connect with Branden Harvey on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Snapchat.
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This is the repair if your iPhone suffers from the dreaded "Touch Disease" (screen stops responding to touch).
Does your iPhone have partial or complete loss of touch functionality? Has a local shop diagnosed it as "touch disease"? How about gray bars that occasionally flicker from the top of the screen?
If any of these describe your phone you probably need the touch IC repair.
Repair Time
Our technicians can perform this work in 24-72 hours. Because of the special equipment required to do this work, we are currently only offering it at our Bellevue, WA store (either in-person or through the mail).
Important Disclaimer
This repair requires us to remove 2 chips from the logic board of your device; clean up their contact points with the board and replace them with two new ones. With any board level repair there is always a chance it may not survive the repair process. A very small portion of these repairs fail and we take every precaution possible to prevent this from happening, but from time to time it does. We highly recommend making a backup of your data if possible in the event the device doesn't make it through the process.
Don't worry, if we can't fix your device, we won't charge you for it (or we'll refund your payment if you've already paid).
Important Notes
Please include (or remove) the passcode to unlock the device or there will be no way we can properly test if the repair was successful.
Can't believe how fast, easy...it took less than 20. I will absolutely recommend this place. - Emma / Seattle, WA
These guys are up front, honest, and are good at what they do. Thank you again! - Mike / Chicago, IL
This shop stands out as a shining rarity...Come here if you want an honest assessment of your device and want it to be fixed. Ajay / Bellevue, WA
I've taken my phone here twice when I cracked my screen...job well done! - Sophia / Seattle, WA
Super easy...screen replaced in a quick 30 minutes. Will definitely be back. - Danielle / Chicago, IL
These guys are just plain awesome. Great service, good prices, and super friendly. Jane / Redmond, WA
Amazing! They are so quick and friendly... they made it so easy. - Lexi / Chicago, IL
Repaired my screen, upgraded my case...less than a new glass screen from the Apple store. Ryan / Seattle, WA


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Hello everyone,
Yay!! It's Durga Puja time!!! Being a Bengali, Durga Puja always holds a special place in my heart. Durga Puja referred as Durgotsav, worshipping the victory of goddess Durga over evil. The celebrations continue for 5 days, from endless pandal hopping sessions to having different types of sweets and wearing sarees and everything ethnic, this time of the year is every Bengalis favourite.
I eagerly wait for this festival every year. Though this year I am not in India to be precise Kolkata (Kolkata during durga puja is the biggest fashion parade in the world ), but that did not stop me from being excited and getting all decked up for the occasion.
I love wearing traditional outfits in the festive season. From draping beautiful sarees to anarkalis, I love them all. So I am sharing few of my looks which I have planned for this occasion; hope you all like it
Look 1: The turquoise tassar silk saree is one of my favourite. I tried wearing it in bengali style with some heavy jewellery. Oh and a trinket addition just adds up to the look. 🙂
Look 2: Georgette saree in gujrati style. I can't get enough of this Statement neck piece though. Simply love love love it!!
Look 3: The mandatory silk saree. This pink and golden saree is perfect for ashtami mornings.
Though sarees are my favourite, but fusion wear is something which one may wear on their pandal hopping sessions. The flared jumpsuit from my earlier post I teamed it with an ethnic shrug and added some bling to it.
Whether vibrant coloured kurtis or rich embroidered anarkalis, they never go out of style. These rule over every Puja. Whether morning pandal adda sessions or evening pujo parikrama, one can flaunt it everywhere.
Adding such vibrant colours just brings in more to the festive mood!!
I hope you enjoyed reading this post & do share your thoughts on the post!!
Happy Durga Puja!! 🙂 🙂
Thanks for stopping by,
Shreya!! ♥♥
Statement neckpiece : Versona | sarees & anarkali : Kolkata,India.|
Jumpsuit : Ross | Jewellary & Clutch :Chique
**This is not a sponsored post.**


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A friend who shall remain unidentified (for obvious reasons) has diversified into the real-estate racket. I asked him a couple of questions about it, and here's what he said [redacted for obvious reasons]:
Am I making any money? Would I be doing all this travel and work without at least the prospect of making money? Don't think so. The ***** business is lucrative, but not as challenging as being able to use more of my brain in this effort. I have 2 partners, both of whom live in ****** (one only part-time). One's a construction manager, one's a general contractor, and of course, I'm the bean-counter and finance guy. As for how I got into it..just word "on the street" from several people, including my new partners, that this is the right time and the right place to develop/despoil the land/turn forests into highways.
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The other day, my dad and I went to go see "Snowpiercer" in West LA. The film is absolutely incredible and tells the story of a post-apocalyptic world in which the only remaining survivors live on a train that constantly travels around the earth. The treatment the train passengers receive is dictated by their wealth, and as expected, this creates a lot of problems. I don't want to give too much away, but I highly recommend this movie - you should definitely try to see it if it's playing in any theaters near you.
So what does this movie have to do with "drunken young adults and good food"? On the way to the theater, we drove by Laurel Hardware, a restaurant that has been on my "PLACES TO EAT" list on my phone for about a year now.
look at these awesome stairs!
I first learned about Laurel Hardware when I was browsing Tasting Table's website. What further drew me to the foodie spot was the fact that a certain Harry Styles goes there almost every time he's in LA. Now, I need you to really listen to me here. I know I've brought up Harry in a couple of my posts now (my May Haul video, and now, this). That being said, my obsession with One Direction has pretty much died down. But old habits die hard.
Laurel Hardware was originally a hardware store (wow, who could have guessed?!) but the space has been refurbished to perfection. And when I say perfection, I mean the place literally looks like it's come straight out of a Crate & Barrel catalog. The back patio area resembles a casual backyard setting, with couches, an olive tree, tall hedges, and a tall black picket fence. I mean, this obviously isn't your average backyard vibe. Definitely typical of West LA, though. Everything about the restaurant is actually quintessentially LA.
The $14 salad pictured above and the drunken, freshly 21-year-old adults stumbling all over the place, giggling about their tattoos and the hottest local gay clubs? Very LA. I'm not complaining though. I loved the food and the ambiance was...lively. I don't even really know what was in my salad. I know it was called the Heirloom Tomato salad and it had romaine, incredibly flavorful heirloom tomatoes, sunflower seeds, and then some cheese I didn't recognize (almost like feta, but not at briney), and a very unusual but tasty dressing.
My dad, who was originally hesitant about the restaurant and actually planned to skip dinner, ended up getting a burger. I ate his fries, and they were amazing. Perfectly crispy and well-seasoned without being overdone.
After the salad and fries, I was content, but my dad was left wanting more (a very good sign - he's hard to impress in the culinary department). He wanted to look at the dessert menu, boldly claiming that if that desserts weren't good, then the restaurant would be a complete failure in his mind. Eek.
With our (very expensive) parking meter running out (thanks, LA), we rushed to pick the chocolate brownie and buttermilk panna cotta, resolving to share the two.
Unfortunately, the brownie was covered with crushed hazelnuts, so I wasn't able to have any (I'm allergic to nuts) and my dad took that while I took the panna cotta.
Actually, that's a lie. I risked my life for a taste of the corner of the brownie that didn't look like it had any nuts on it. Whoops, there's another lie. I'm being dramatic. I'm not fatally allergic to hazelnuts. Just pretty allergic.
But I stuck to my dessert and fully enjoyed it. The panna cotta was creamy but not overwhelmingly so. That's one of the things I love about panna cotta. It's rich, of course, but not as rich as creme brulee. The blueberry compote added a summery lightness to the creamy dish, and the cookie crumble on the side tied everything together by providing a new textural component. Another touch I really enjoyed was the light drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Not too overpowering, these two traditionally savory components really enhanced the blueberry flavor.
Afraid we would be given at $70+ parking ticket for parking past the 2-hour time limit, we quickly finished our desserts and headed out for the movie, which again, I highly recommend.
Needless to say, I'll be back at Laurel Hardware soon enough (coincidentally, at the same time as Harry Styles, maybe? Just kidding). Next time, I should probably wear the most expensive, yet simultaneously young-adult hipster outfit I can put together. Did I mention I saw a mother with her teenage kids there who was wearing floral print hotpant-style shorts from Brandy Melville, and Prada sunglasses? I need to step up my game.


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Varsity Football
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00am – 9:30am
Upper School Boys/JV Football
Monday, Thursday, Friday: 5:00pm–6:30pm
Girls (All Sports)
JULY – Monday, Wednesday: 4:00pm–5:00pm
Cross Country ONLY
Thursdays: 6:00pm-8:00pm
**Lifting days and times will be determined through the Head Coaches and coordinated with Coach Leaver/Coach Green.
Strength training, which involves lifting weights and a variety of resistance methods to improve athletic performance and reduce the risk of injury, is an essential component of athletic development and overall physical wellness. Year-round conditioning programs at Northwood Academy include in-season and out-of-season training modules for student-athletes in grades 6th through 12th.
Athletic development and safety is our top priority. Our strength training program places heavy concentration on plyometrics (speed training) and ground-based free weight lifting. Combined, three areas of lifting are emphasized: explosive movements, combo lifting (using multiple muscle groups), and core strength development.
Note: 6th and 7th grade training program focus heavily on speed and agility training. Additionally, great emphasis is placed on safety and proper technique development with dumbbells and universal weight systems.