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Dan Ashe served as FWS Director from June 2011 until January 2017. The following is an archive of blogs authored by Director Ashe during that time. This content is intended for historical reference only and not as a representation of current Service policy or opinion.
Conservation, at its core, has always been the ultimate expression of optimism. When we replant a bottomland hardwood forest or release a captive-bred Mexican wolf into the wild, it's understood that we may not be around to walk that mature forest. Or encounter recovered wolves roaming the landscape.
But we take these kinds of actions anyway, because we're optimistic about the future.
I believe strongly that we can, and must retain that optimism as a conservation community, despite the staggeringly complex challenges we face across the globe.
It's no secret what we're up against. Increasing drought and other ecosystem disruptions caused by climate change. Widespread habitat loss and destruction caused by development and the spread of invasive species. Spreading wildlife disease facilitated by global trade. Growing water scarcity driven by expanding cities and agriculture. A global epidemic of poaching and wildlife trafficking that is devastating some of the world's most iconic species, imperiling fragile ecosystems and undermining regional security and stability.
These are challenges created by humans. And they will only grow in scale and complexity as human population and affluence grow.
The earth's human population is now about 7.2 billion people. By 2050, it is expected to reach 9.6 billion. And all of those people will have aspirations for greater access to electricity, affordable food, clean water, secure housing, safe transportation, quality education and health care, and all the blessings that create quality of life.
This means, frankly, that humans will occupy more and more of the planet's ecological space and demand more of its resources.
Think about the example of the North American Bison, which once thundered the continent in great herds totaling 60 million or more. Today, there are fewer than 30,000 wild bison.
We can envision a future with more space for wild bison. But we cannot restore them to their historical abundance and distribution, because humans now occupy and use the Great Plains and prairies that once supported them. Our gain has been at their expense.
Given the stark reality of human economy and ecology, it's a virtual certainty that in the future there will be less biodiversity on the planet.
I say this not because I welcome such an outcome. In fact, I'm committed to doing everything possible to avert it. But we can't succeed in creating a better future by pretending that it isn't looming over us. We must confront this threat honestly and unflinchingly.
Recognizing hard truths does not require us to abandon our optimism. Quite the contrary, we need to retain our optimism and use it to make the greatest possible difference for wildlife and natural systems.
However, we also need to recognize that if we try to "save everything," we risk saving nothing of consequence. We're already spread too thin, and losing ground every day.
We can't do the impossible. We can't save everything, in all its historical abundance, geography and diversity. But if we have the strength to make difficult choices – guided by the best science and disciplined, strategic thinking – we can achieve the improbable.
We can envision and create a sustainable future for wildlife and natural systems.
In the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, we are preparing to meet the challenges of the present and future with honesty, integrity -- and yes -- optimism. We will increasingly target our limited resources to conserve our priority species by managing to protect and sustain healthy ecosystems at landscape scales.
We can better align our work with that of our partners, and magnify the impact of our collective actions at ecologically meaningful scales.
Our species-focused, landscape-level conservation efforts are already underway, with encouraging results.
In the West, for example, the effort to conserve the greater sage grouse has brought together 11 states, multiple partners, and spurred the investment of nearly a billion dollars to improve the health of the landscape on a significant scale. Conserving sage grouse habitat will also benefit hundreds of other species – including the pronghorn antelope, mule deer, elk, sage sparrow and pygmy rabbit.
Hellen Keller once said, "Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence." The Fish and Wildlife Service, and the work we do, will continue to embody that spirit.
That's why we're working hard to ensure that our organization is fit and capable to meet the challenges in front of us. And why we're building and strengthening partnership-driven conservation efforts across the nation.
If we work together and act now – and if we make disciplined, science-driven decisions that focus our resources on sustaining healthy ecosystems at a landscape scale, I'm optimistic that we can, and will succeed.
Let's see the world for what it is, envision a future for what it can be, and act with confidence and optimism to make it so.


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I do not have any photographs of our swimming adventures as you are not permitted to take photographs in swimming pools, schools etc. We cannot even photograph 'Sports Day' at school. Sad really. Euan managed to swim his first four or five metres! He just needs to get it on top of the water now rather than underwater! Bless him. Henry cracked me up, he said my costume looked lovely! It showed of my curves well, all of them very well! He really makes me laugh, cheeky lad. I hope we can all go again soon, I like it when both my boys spend time together, with their eight year age gap it can be challenging. They enjoyed 'Take Away' food after swimming, I came home to soup.
Spicy Red Pepper, Chorizo and Tomato Soup
250 g of Cherry Tomatoes
200g of Roasted Red Pepper
30g of Chorizo Sausage
1 chopped onion
2 cloves of garlic
1 Vegetable Stock Cube
1 Pint of water
1tsp of Smoked Paprika
1) Fry the onion with the chorizo until the onion is tender.
2) Add the garlic, pepper, paprika and tomatoes, fry gently until the tomatoes are soft.
3) Add the water and stock cube. Simmer for ten minutes.
4) Blend until smooth.
Serve with a big chunk of French Bread, (Well its ok I have been swimming and walking)!
Hope you are all having a relaxing weekend. :) xxx

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Elementary Informational Meetings
Informational meetings are available to parents and guardians who are interested in learning more about Elements (Grades 2-3) and Dimensions Academy (Grades 4-8) programs for highly and profoundly gifted students.
New this year: Elementary informational meetings for both buildings (Ridgeview Elementary and Oak Grove Elementary) will take place in the Oak Grove Middle school auditorium (at the same time).
Oak Grove Middle School
1300 West 106th Street
Bloomington, Minnesota, 55431
Dates for information nights for Elements/Elementary DA:
- Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 from 6-7 p.m.
- Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, from 6-7 p.m.
Meeting is geared toward adults. If children must come, it will be important that they are quiet and not disruptive.
Parent Meeting Presentation - English
Elementary Building ToursOak Grove Elementary
1301 West 104th Street
Bloomington, Minnesota 55431
- Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019: 1-2 p.m.
- Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020: 1-2 p.m.
- Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
9400 Nesbitt Avenue South
Bloomington, Minnesota 55437
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- Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020: 1-2 p.m
Middle School Informational Meetings
New this year: Informational meetings will include an overview of both the middle school Dimensions Academy and the middle school Nobel Program. Families can stay to learn about just one or both of these programs.
Monday, Oct. 14 @ Oak Grove Middle School Auditorium
- Dimensions Academy: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- Nobel Program: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Nobel Program: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- Dimensions Academy: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Building visits and tour requests can be arranged on a limited basis. Please contact Sean Hildebrandt, Middle School Gifted & Talented Coordinator for more information.
- Phone: 952-681-6655
- Email: email@example.com
ApplyingThe parent portion of the application for Elements or Dimensions Academy for the 2020-21 school year is linked here.
Online application
Note that the teacher recommendation form (see links below) must be submitted separately by your child's teacher.
Completed online applications are automatically submitted to the Gifted and Talented Office. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure that the teacher recommendation form (links below) and any additional outside assessments be delivered by the application due date.The questions in the online application process may take time for reflection and documentation. You may choose to use this document to record your answers prior to beginning the online application. This form is for your planning purposes only and should NOT be returned to the Gifted and Talented Office.
A teacher recommendation form must be submitted for every applicant
- Elements Teacher Recommendation Form
- DA Elementary Teacher Recommendation Form
- DA Middle School Teacher Recommendation Form
- Nobel Teacher Recommendation Form
- DA High School Teacher Recommendation Form
Bloomington Public Schools
Attn: Elizabeth Holman
Gifted and Talented Office
1350 W 106th St
Bloomington, MN 55431-4126
Deadlines for online applications
Elements (Grades 2-3)
Nov. 22, 2019, by 4 p.m.
Elementary Dimensions Academy (Grades 4-5)
Nov. 22, 2019, by 4 p.m.
Middle School Dimensions Academy (Grades 6-8)
Nov. 1, 2019, by 4 p.m.
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Nov. 1, 2019, by 4 p.m.
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Safe Journey Sms to My Love One
There are few peoples here who come as loved ones and make a special place in life so when they go far from you must have to wish them for a save journey. Below are some Mentions
Safe Journey Sms to My Love One
- I love you with love over and over again,
in the attention that I want to take care of yourself more.
To live with you, I want to do forever.
But what I do not want to miss.
Save journey.
- In my life times my dear
I leave those destinations for you
This was in my journey
And today you going on
Have safe journey.
- How strange our relation was
Yesterday we met, today you are going
On new way, with new ones,
Have safe journey.
- In the journey of love
I just want you get all joys
All happiness and prosperity
I want only you.
- oh my dear
I feel fear
Because we are very near
You are going on a journey
People got this chance rare
I will miss you dear
Have safe journey.
Read More Happy Journey Wishes:
Have A Safe Journey Sms For Some One Special
Lovely Happy Journey Wishes
- Love is a journey my love
In which winning and losing happens
But be optimistic.
Because I am with you
In this journey.
- Which things got easily are not called reward of a journey
For the sake of reward you have to face some hardships
Have safe journey.
- In relations we avoid from misunderstanding
But in journey we have to bear all problems
With smiling face to prove our self strong
Have safe journey.
Some More Happy Journey Greetings:
Happy And Safe Journey Quotes Sms
Happy Journey Quotes For Fiends
- God always bless us
Whenever we need anything
So in this journey my dear
Just see him and ask from him
Have safe journey.
- I always remember you because we have hearts relation
Because you cant attached with all in world
Have safe journey.
- Don't talk to me rudely my dear
Because I'm going to that journey
In which you can't see me.
- Whenever I remember how great care,
I want to pay millions of folds.
I will not be refunded.
- I wish you all the best in everything they do,
even on this trip. Travel safely.
- Just wish me to you,
have a safe journey as they travel.
I care, and cheers.
- Every day is a journey,
some of them live full,
while some did make it through.
As you go, you will return safely to base.
- It can be a long and tedious journey,
and can be a full off-road bump,
but more than I wish you a good trip.
- Enjoyed every moment of your trip,
you feel comfortable as always,
I'll be there waiting for you.
Successful trip my love.
- If you have a smile for me,
please make sure, when I came here,
you give me a lot of it.
I miss me already. Travel safely.
- I love sweet when you're here,
and I want a sweet trip while you're away.
I hope you enjoy your stay there. Care.
- Ticking beats my heart, and
the desire to see the person that I love.
I wish the best for you in the journey,
and I wish you a speedy return.
- You again! How can I remain ever happy
when you are away? Both empty feeling in my heart,
but I promise you will come back to me
in a timely manner. Successful trip my love.
- All activities like, is my last trip.
Because it is more like a special period.
It's not funny, it happens again.
- My Love you are going to journey alone.
I am really worried about you.
I just want you to be safe and have a beautiful journey.
- Dear bestie your are going to journey without me.
First, I felt worried. Then I realized that you are my strong friend
You can face any difficulty easily. And have a happy and joyful Journey.


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|Talix's FanGame
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|The Legend of Zelda: Mystic Beginnings
|Release Date(s)
|November 2009
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|Media Included
The Legend of Zelda: Mystic Beginnings tells the reboot of the franchise and it tells the first Link half to find the Auora of Triforce with the Mystic Eye in order to stop the malovent Ganondorf and resuce the fallen Princess Zelda. The teaser tagline "For Every Legend...There's A Beginning"
The reboot story first tells a young teen named Link as he embarks on his destiny. He meets Ado, a bounty hunter who befriends him, and the two set forth to find the mysterious Mystic Eye where it holds powers he need to find the Auroa of Triforce, the only force that can lead him to the Master Sword. In an attempt to find the sword, he uncovers a sinister plot between Hyrulian figure, Lord Bardgen, and the villanious criminal Ganondorf. Link discovers Princess Zelda is caught in the middle of their devious plan and must use the powers he see fit to stop them and rescue the princess. However, Link will uncover more about the Triforce and the Mystic Eye.
Mystic Eye
Like the Orcania and the Wind Waker, the Mystic Eye is a piece of item that is central to the protagoinist's story. The eye's story can be told when it is believed the father of the goddesses who made the triforce left them his eye. The eye itself can cast spells from altering time to stopping time to even rewinding time; other spells can activate shields and other defensive powers.
Auora of Triforce
The Auora of Triforce is a energy force that can be only found by the mystic eye. With a unique spell cast, the protagonist can use the auroa to heal his magic or fuel the Master Sword. The auora is the only way to activate the Master Sword.
Master Sword
The Master Sword is the ultimate sword Link finds at the Alpha Temple. It is a double-edge sword unlike the Hero's Sword that repels all evil.
- Hyrule
- Kirocuou Hills
- Forest Temple
- Zudqous
- Water Temple
- Fire Temple
- Wind Temple
- Shadow Realm
- Alpha Temple
- Hyrule Castle
- Underground Temple
- The Triforce Room
- Courtyard
(p) playable
- Link (p)
- Ado (p)
- Princess Zelda (p)
- Ganondorf
- Bardgen
- King of Hyrule
- Epona the horse
- Boss Battles:
- Zephyriua
- Alphadon
- Calmarius
- Mal Ligant
- Doomsday
- Eradiacu
- Incus
- Hoptis
- Shadow Link
The Legend of Zelda: The Sun King
Since Mystic Beginnings is a reboot to the franchise, retelling the first adventure of Link and his first battle against Ganondorf while saving Zelda, the game spuns a direct sequel, The Legend of Zelda: The Sun King. The story will take place following the events of Mystic Beginnings and will have Link finding the Sun King(character)|Sun King in order to stop an evil sorceress Lunina from taking over Solaris. It is for the Nintendo Wii and is set for an unannounced release.
The Legend of Zelda: Ado's Tale
The Legend of Zelda: Ado's Tale is sort of a prequel, but mainly a midquel setting some unprior events from Mystic Beginnings to The Sun King. This will be the first Zelda game to be a midquel and the first not to feature Link as the main protagonist. However, the protagonist is Ado, Link's sidekick. Even though his past will be explored in The Sun King, the game will follow Ado's journey before meeting Link, and the time he leaves Hyrule right after helping Link defeating Ganondorf before heading to Solaris. The game will have similar gameplay like Mystic Beginnings and Ado will learn new abilities and skills when he have half to outrace the main antagonist of the game, Zacchin, a malevolent bounty hunter and a close friend of Ado's who wants to collect something Ado owes. Link and Princess Zelda will be seen and mention in the game, but both will not have a much playable role. It is only for the Nintendo DS and DSi; it is set for a March 2010 release.


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Benjamin Netanyahu accused the West of failing to condemn Iran's involvement in an intercepted weapons shipment on Monday because it wanted to delude itself that the country's leaders had changed course.
Standing beside an array of rockets, mortars and bullets seized from a ship that sailed from Iran, the Israeli prime minister said the international community was guilty of "hypocrisy" for failing to speak out while loudly denouncing Israel for continued settlement building.
"At most I heard a few faint condemnations of Iran from the international community," he said
"In contrast if we build a balcony in Jerusalem we hear harsh condemnation from the international community."
Mr Netanyahu was speaking at a naval base in the southern Israeli port of Eilat, where the arms haul was ceremoniously showcased in an event intended to draw the maximum propaganda value from the seizure of a merchant vessel on March 5 that Israel says was carrying supplies destined for Palestinians militants in Gaza.
The Israeli leader, who was accompanied by Moshe Ya'alon, the defence minister, and Major Gen Gadi Eizenkot, the army's deputy chief-of-staff, said the weapons shipment had been "organised, financed and dispatched" in Iran.
Forty M-302 rockets – with a range of up to 110 miles – 181 mortar shells and 400,000 7.62 calibre bullets were taken from the Panamanian-registered Klos C vessel after it was stormed by naval commandos in the Red Sea in what Israel says was a well-planned intelligence operation.
The rockets were flown from the Syrian capital Damascus to Tehran and later loaded onto the Kloss C in the southern Iranian port of Bandar Abbas, according to Israel. The ship's cargo was concealed under bags of Iranian cement.
Israel says the ship was bound for Port Sudan, from where the weapons would have gone to Gaza via Egypt.
While Monday's stage-managed event depicted the weaponry as representing "the true face of Iran," Mr Netanyahu said he had little faith that the world shared that view because of a determination to mend ties with the Islamic regime under its new president, Hassan Rouhani, who he dismissed as a "smiling PR man".
"There are those in the international community who would prefer that we were not holding this event today," he told a gathering of Israeli and international journalists who had been ferried to Eilat to witness the display of armoury.
"They feel uncomfortable that we are showing what is really happening in Iran. It's difficult for them to accept that we are exposing the truth behind the fake smile of Iran. They prefer to nurture the illusion that Iran has changed direction."
Without naming her, the Israeli leader reiterated earlier criticism of Baroness Ashton, the EU foreign policy chief, for making a "goodwill" visit to Tehran at the weekend intended to help pave the way for comprehensive agreement on Iran's nuclear programme.
"My message today is simple," Mr Netanyahu said. "Those engaged in self-deception must awaken from their slumber. We cannot allow Iran to have the capability to produce nuclear weapons."
Iran has refuted Israeli allegations of its involvement in the shipment. But even that was used by Israeli officials on Monday as evidence of the regime's duplicity and the West's willingness to succumb to its charm offensive.
A tweet from Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran's English-speaking foreign minister, was prominently displayed in an area used to host journalists. It read: "An Iranian ship carrying arms for Gaza. Captured just in time for annual AIPAC anti Iran campaign. Amazing coincidence! Or same failed lies."
The tweet was exhibited next to posters showing Iranian missiles and demonstrators burning the US flag and holding banners reading "Death To America".


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Top 10 of the fastest cars in the world
Which is the most important criterion when we are talking about the sport cars? Of course, this is the speed. The first world's record was established in 1898 when Gaston de Chasseloup Lauba raced its battery-driven vehicle to 63.15 km/h. At that time it was the fastest car in the world. After that carmakers tried to create the vehicles that would be able to overcome the mark of 300 km/h. And they did it! This is the list of the fastest cars in the world:
1. Hennessey Venom GT — 418 km/h (Texas, USA), 1261 hp.
2. Koenigsegg Agera R — 418 km/h (Sweeden), 1140 horsepower.
3. Bugatti Veyron SuperSport — 415 km/h (France). The car is producing 1200 horsepower.
4. SSC Ultimate Aero – 413 km/h (Shelby Supercars). It provides 1305 hp.
5. 9ff GT9-R — 413 km/h (Dortmund), it is powered by 1120 hp 4.0-liter engine.
6. Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo — 399 km/h, it is powered by 750 hp V8 engine.
7. Koenigsegg CCX — 394 km/h. The most fuel-efficient car in the list.
8. McLaren F1 — 386 km/h. It is powered by 12-cylinder V12 engine.
9. Zenvo ST1 — 374 км/ч (Denmark), it has 1104 hp 4.0-liter V8 engine.
10. Pagani Huayra — 370 km/h with 6.0-liter V12. The car is named in honor of Indian God of the Wind – Huayratata.


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Minimalist and ultra-neat ensembles take center stage in the Gucci Pre-Fall 2012 collection. Frida Giannini is ready to show the style armada a new face of the highly acclaimed Gucci brand.
Simplicity never looked so sophisticated! Frida Giannini is one
of the pioneering spirits for the promotion of slightly minimalist
and at the same time fashion-forward silhouettes. The Gucci Pre-Fall 2012 collection
relies on the love affair of fashionistas with lady-like fashion trends. Reward yourself with a
unique visual experience by skimming through these ultra-refined
and high class ensemble parade. Subtle elegance fused with
equestrian chic elements and masculine details is the secret recipe
of the Gucci fashion house to land the
latest collection in the group of the most influential style
inspirations of the moment.
Update your signature looks with decorative and flattering outfit elements which reflect your impressive style-consciousness. Classy prints are no longer an option for Frida Giannini to inject a youthful vibe into the fab compositions. Instead, she decided to limit herself to the loveliest pansies which emanate romance and sensuality.
Finding the golden middle way to balance the masculine in
feminine elements is a challenging act. However, with a
decades-long style tradition like the one the Gucci brand has it
was easy for Frida Giannini to release a chic collection of
ultra-refined casual chic ensembles admired by fashionistas. For
the pre-fall season we have the chance to spot the first
combination of maxi skirts and lovely turtleneck tops from the
career of this style godmother. Gucci shows off its new face which
targets the mainstream allowing every 'it' girl the chance to sport
wearable and flirty apparels. Extravagance comes in the form of
floor-sweeping evening gowns decorated with floral elements.
Welcome the new facade of this glam fashion house with open arms and strip off all your style limitations for a top-to-toe transformation. The most impressive fur and oversized coats proved to be the crown pieces of the complete collection. The creative play with proportions gave an artful impression to the apparel repertoire. Poetry in motion is what this talented style guru presented for pre-fall 2012.
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Round 1: A Nemesis Sister Coaster;
In our first battle we tasked ourseleves to build a new sister coasters for Nemesis. The rules for this challenge were that it had to be an Inverted Coaster, and had to feature the same inversions as the original Nemesis and Nemesis Inferno. - 2 Corkscrews, A Zero-G Roll and a Vertical Loop.


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Jammu Kashmir Newspoint
Jammu Tawi, September 16
Organised by J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association in association with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, the 6th annual Mission-Dosti Rustam-e-Indo-Pak Dangal shall take place at Vivekanand Sports Stadium Katra on October 14.
Dangal, part of the 15th Navratra Festival, shall take place on seventh Navratra. This was decided in a meeting held at central office of Shrine Board under the chairmanship of Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Dr Pawan Kotwal, who is also chairman of the Navratra Festival Committee.
Among others who attended the meeting were president of J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association, Shiv Kumar Sharma as also other senior officers of the district administration.
Besides the bouts between prominent Pakistani and Indian wrestlers, fights between other participants from states like Maharashtra, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh have also been arranged by the organizing committee so as to make it an interesting event.
The organizers have decided to present a cash prize of Rs 50,000 to the winner of main bout besides the title. Ten wresters who have confirmed their entries from Pakistan are Abdul Majeed, Yousaf Riaz, Maroof, Muhammad Shafiq, Muhammad Bashir Alias Bhola, Safdar Ali and Israr Hussain.


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Westgate Tunica Resort provides spacious accommodations, Southern hospitality and convenient access to nonstop casino action in Tunica, Mississippi, as well as championship golf courses, fishing, hunting and discount shopping.
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Take a visual tour of Westgate Tunica Resort, Conveniently located just 30 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee, and offering gracious accommodations reminiscent of Southern plantation-style grandeur.
Conveniently located just 30 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee, Westgate Tunica Resort offers spacious villas reminiscent of Southern plantation-style grandeur, onsite amenities and close proximity to nonstop casino action, entertainment and dining.
Situated in Robinsonville, this condo building is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Tunica National Golf Course and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tunica River Park and Tunica Queen Riverboat. Tunica Arena and Exposition Center is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) away.


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1. Place the ribs in a large pot and add the rest of the ingredients and enough water to cover.
2. Bring to the boil and cook for 30-40 minutes until cooked and the marinade has significantly reduced.
3. Preheat the oven to 230°C or grill. Remove the ribs from the pan and place on a wooden board and cut into riblets. Place in a baking tray and baste with the thickened marinade.
4. Grill in the oven for 5 minutes, on the top rack, keeping a close watch over it, turning them if necessary.
5. As the marinade has sugar in it, watch them in the oven as they can burn quickly –you can open the oven door slightly to stop from burning.
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China's yuan firms vs US dollar, but falls to lows against currency basket
[SHANGHAI] China's yuan firmed against the US dollar on Wednesday after the central bank fixed its daily midpoint at the strongest level in three months, but the renminbi slid to new lows against currencies in a trade-weighted basket.
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) set its official midpoint at 6.8635 per US dollar prior to the market open on Wednesday, its strongest level since Feb 17.
Wednesday's fixing was 155 pips, or 0.23 per cent, firmer than the previous setting at 6.8790.
It is the fifth trading day in a row that the PBOC guided the fixing higher, and Wednesday's midpoint was again much firmer than market expectations, traders said.
The index for the yuan's value based on a trade-weighted basket fell to 92.64, the lowest since the data was available in late 2015, according to Reuters calculations based on data from the China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS).
The CFETS publishes index figures on a weekly basis.
A Shanghai-based trader at a Chinese bank said the CFETS index would have fallen further if the central bank had fixed its daily guidance weaker to match market forecasts.
In the spot market, the yuan opened at 6.8828 per US dollar and was changing hands at 6.8870 at midday, 10 pips firmer than the previous late session close but 0.34 per cent weaker than the midpoint.
"Corporate demand for the dollar picked up in morning trade and dragged the spot rate lower," said another trader at a Chinese bank.
Market players continued with their range-trading strategy and were not willing to test fresh lows on the yuan.
Major state-owned banks were not seen in the market offloading dollars, traders said. These banks often act on behalf of the central bank to stabilise the yuan from falling too fast.
The global US dollar index, which tracks six other major currencies, fell to 97.92 from the previous close of 98.105, giving back all of its "Trump bump" and wallowed near its lowest levels since Nov 9.
The US dollar nursed its losses in global markets after taking a combination of punches - solid euro zone economic data, a fall in US yields on heightened turmoil in Washington and downbeat housing data that reduced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike next month.
The Thomson Reuters/HKEX Global CNH index, which tracks the offshore yuan against a basket of currencies on a daily basis, stood at 93.71, weaker than the previous day's 93.78.
The offshore yuan was trading 0.14 per cent firmer than the onshore spot at 6.8773 per US dollar.
Offshore one-year non-deliverable forwards contracts (NDFs), considered the best available proxy for forward-looking market expectations of the yuan's value, traded at 7.0635, 2.83 per cent weaker than the midpoint.
One-year NDFs are settled against the midpoint, not the spot rate.


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Inner peace give energy to achieve our goal more rapidly
Inner peace give energy to achieve our goal more rapidly
Our intrinsic irritate to something what unsolicited is happen at ourselves or environment is sometimes unnecessary, since we have no control or influence over it.
We would like to see things differently, because it seems to be useless, but our authority is not sufficient for this and have no influence or effect on it.
Therewith we only disturb our own state of mind with annoyance while we are powerless to act there against by means of taking steps.
Every action, comment or statement where we energising force will be nullified in used time and will give us emotional frustrations and pain from the downturn.
It comes down, the water to the sea bear without achieving any change or can control it.
We can get an idea on how to do it differently and why we want it, but that will make absolutely no sense without competence.
These issues or mental attitudes caused by people we do not to serve or waste our time and energy, because it does not exist reason for being successful. A decisive elaboration we will never handing over, there will always be only hope that our life will bounce pass on an inferiority.
We can only ourselves decrease in our soul with it, because we are keen to make changes or to see, but there is no possibility.
Ourselves interfere with that is something we will never score with it, never get done a accordance and will lead to inner turmoil with psychological impact spiritually.
Stay cold-blooded with a quick decision for ourselves that we are going to win or not the fight is the best remedy for this kind of irrepressible life experiences.
Misplaced statements or actions from our inner impulse will give a reflection that as disadvantages will give, because of our weakness position in this.
Our opinion or reply to this occurred topic of conversation or problem area is futile and give us a fruitless result.
We will lose control and maybe also respect, because of our attitude that will look offensively and rightly seen with the perspective aspect of uselessness.
The inference and explanation for this kind among findings is that it is unwise to go against something which we lost in advance.
Something like this will giving to ourselves uncertainty, because we can not succeed in what we would like.
And therefore we are possible distracted from something we can do to make progress.
Those are counterproductive operations that not will advance us, but can delivery us a trauma with inner turmoil.
A quick review about our opportunities to do what is good or have bad influence on our mental condition is a wise decision and take action from there.
Our inner peace is very prominent to achieve intensive purposes, so do not let it interfere with impotence and make a judgment about what is most important for us.
All the best for You with a Good Health
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Don't think anyone's bothering to read this, sooooo …
Might as well run something up the flagpole here, just to seee who salutes it. I looked at the ticker, and no one's reading this godforsaken blog, so I can pretty much say anything and no one will bother to respond. Anyhoo, so I'm about to enter into a hermit-like existence for the next few months, writing my masterpiece of Americana, titled "Let Us Now Praise Also-Rans." Its subject matter will span over 200 years of American history, that subject matter being the losing vice-presidential candidates since 1796, which will cover at least 50 candidates, meaning at least 50 new songs. It will begin with Aaron Burr and will finish with Sarah Palin.
I figure that might make for an interesting narrative thread through American history, or pop culture and American history and other stuff. I've already written about half of the first three songs, the first one on Aaron Burr," titled "How We Will Be Remembered"; the second, as yet untitled, on Samuel Adams; the third, on brothers Thomas Pinckney and Charles Cotesworth Pinkney, both of whom ran unsuccessfully for vice-president. That one doesn't have a title, either. Partially written means that I have full melodic and chord structures, and some words. Next up, after that, is Rufus King, and then I'll have to look at my list for what comes after that. I think it's some Norwegian-sounding guy.
I figure that if I'm lucky, I can write the final 14 or more songs in February, in time for February is Album Writing Month. Working backward from Sarah Palin, the major-party candidates are John Edwards, Joe Lieberman, Jack Kemp, Dan Quayle, Geraldine Ferraro, Walter Mondale, Bob Dole, Sargent Shriver, Thomas Eagleton, Edmund Muskie, William Miller and the guy who I wanted to write a song about that inspired this project, Henry Cabot Lodge. Oh, and before him, C. Estes Kefauver, who had a high school named after him in a National Lampoon high-school yearbook parody. I forget who's before that, except that I think the losing candidate in 1920 was Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Unlike the three guys who gave me the idea by doing a project on presidents, I don't expect anything to come from this. But if I can get my act together, you can expect some pretty decent songs. I'll be launching a new blog and posting rough mp3 versions sometime after the first of the year.
Wish me luck? —Jackson Griffith
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Simply pure, unadulterated genius! [odd, looking at the recent entrants: so much more interesting than the standard-bearers they ran with [Muskie's emotional meltdown, Ferraro's 'ties' [alleged] to the mob, Kemp's 'gay quarterback' moniker [ah cain't quit you, newt, or Knute — wasn't Newt Romney a great Notre Dame coach?].Eagleton's mental shock treatments, and you could compose an opera on John Edwards!…and a reality TV show about S Palin…[whoops, been there!]. I can't wait for these [full dislosure: my folks thought briefly about naming me Rufus in honor of our distant relative…there but for the grace of god…]
Love this idea! btw – I read you posts in my email since I 'follow' you. It may not show up as views on your blog, but know that i do… =)
Jackson — I'm reading!! 🙂 // Good luck to ya in this latest pursuit — so great that you're going to be writing a slew of new songs. Merry Christmas, my friend, and I hope our paths cross very soon in the New Year. Blessings ~~ A.
ps: just so ya knows: because I "follow" you, your column comes to my email inbox. Not only that, but I've got a special "Random Griffith" folder in my email box where I save the particularly choice columns (which are MANY)…so please, please, PLEASE, don't think lack of "hits" on your site mean lack of "views" — I think there must be many like myself who subscribe!!!! 🙂 // Hat's off to ya for cont. to write… I've been in such a funk for so long that my blog has cobwebs like you wouldn't believe… the last column I wrote was an "apology" — and I had high hopes of going back… but then LIFE intervened … well, I've seen a couple of those from you, so you know where I'm coming from. (sigh)… Dead Letter Office is right… ANYWAY, that is to say, glad to see you back to posting regularly and into a new project for the coming year. Gives me hope!!!!! Go team!
I'm here. I think you should include a song about Job Harriman who ran with Eugene Deb as a Socialist in 1900. He even developed a utopian community in the Mojave Desert that might require a verse or two. Merry Christmas Jackson and a Happy New Year.
Well, I might be late to the party, but I always eventually show up. Ditto on what Lisa and Amy wrote, I often read your blog through my email….and yours is the ONLY blog I read. Know you are loved and admired by many, not just a few. So take that, pussycat, and let the words and music flow!
always cool stuff
Great timing, if you know what I mean. Let the muse be with you!
I absolutely read your posts. They get sent (in their entirety) by email and usually read them there. That may be a reason for the lack of "clicks" on your site.
Look forward to playing som guitar with you after the holidays.
I also read by email not clicks. Aaron Burr was a pretty interesting guy, not a bad place to start.
I'm reading and I'd totally listen to that!
I must be no one Brian. Keep writing. Happy Holidays. You should appreciate more. I'm in Siberia. Depression strikes. Roll with it. I wish I lived in Sacramento. Life's good though… I'll keep reading. Kristi
Anything ever happen to this? Have you made it up to Horace Greely?


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As some of you may have noticed, I haven't been around much recently.
I took some time away to focus on myself and my family.
A lot of changes have taken place in my home life that left me feeling lost and confused.
I no longer knew who I was and what my purpose was here. I had lost the only identity I had known, and gained another.
I went from strong to victim. I no longer knew who I was or who I was supposed to be. I lost touch with the only person who truly knew me. Myself.
So I distanced myself. Distanced myself from the roles and labels I had been given in order to heal and recover from traumas I'd overcome.
I've been doing a lot of reflection recently. Reflecting on the life I used to lead and thinking about the life I'd like to lead. Reflecting on the person I used to be and the person I had become.
Over the past 18 months, I have gained many labels. Some I've heard from friends and some I've heard from others who are not so friendly. I went from Daughter, Mother, Girlfriend, Fiancé to Victim, Liar, Survivor, Powerlifter, Warrior and Goddess. Underneath all of these labels, I'm still me.
So where does that leave me now?
Some changes are going to be made. It's going to be a slow process but we will get there. Life is beginning to settle down again now.
I'll check back in soon.


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Twisty Stitches @ The Dallas GA Farmer's Market
Twisty Stitches will be at the Dallas Georgia Farmer's Market on May 4, 2013 from 8am to 1pm. If you are in Georgia please swing by and check us out. We will have homemade soaps and candles as well as our Art Deco Tile Coasters and quilts/blankets. We accept cash and all major credit cards. Hope to see you at the Dallas Georgia Farmer's Market next weekend.


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Nvidia: The A.I. Race Is on to Maker Super Cars
By Tiernan Ray Monday evening, graphics pioneers Nvidia (NVDA) held their press conference for the Consumer Electronics Show at the Four Seasons hotel in Las Vegas, getting a jump on the main press day, Tuesday, as the company traditionally does. Chief executive Jen-Hsun Huang appeared onstage and immediately launches into a discussion of cars. The company had a year ago at the show unveiled a self-driving car computer, he said. He reminds the audience that "hand coding" would not suffice, and that "deep learning" would have to take over, assisted by real-time computation. That's super-computing technology, he says. "Several thousand man years of effort have gone into andvancing the state of self-driving cars this last year." Hence, the new "PX2," with a new set of instructions tuned for deep learning,…
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ASU's 2017 Recap
Kurt Ascetta
This season didn't exactly play out as ASU would have hoped. With a 23-32 record, the Sun Devils failed to win 30 or more games in a season for the first time in 54 seasons; their first losing season since 1985, and the first time they have missed the postseason since 1999.
On top of the on-field struggles, several players were dismissed or left the team by season's end, most notable was junior OF Andrew Shaps.
The season started off fairly well with a sweep of Northwestern, stealing the first game of a weekend series against TCU in Fort Worth, and sweeping Long Beach State at home. Heading into Pac-12 play, ASU was 10-7.
In the first four conference series, the Devils lost 10 of 12 games, highlighted by sweeps from Oregon State and UC-Berkeley, and a weekday loss to Arizona in Tucson. But all was not lost, as the team managed to go 7-2, with wins against UNLV, Washington State and CSU – Bakersfield.
Sweeping the weekend series against Washington State proved to be the only Pac-12 series the Sun Devils would win, losing two of three games each to Stanford, Washington and Oregon (first-round pick David Peterson of Oregon recorded 20 strikeouts in a shutout against ASU), and losing six-straight games against Arizona and Utah to cap off a 23-32 record, with a dismal 8-22 record in Pac-12 play.
ASU's strength this season was its offense, especially from the underclassmen. Sophomore OF Gage Canning was named to the All PAC-12 team, with Honorable Mentions being awarded to freshmen OF Hunter Bishop and C/1B Lyle Lin. Infielder Carter Aldrete also led the team in RBIs as a freshman, driving in 31 runs this year.
As a whole, ASU's offense finished third in the conference in hits and home runs. This is a good sign of things to come, especially with plans to move in the outfield fences approximately 15 feet next year.
Sophomore OF/DH Tyler Williams also saw significant playing time, hitting five home runs and showing some refinement of his raw athletic ability at the plate. Senior C Zach Cerbo had a breakout season as a first year starter, contributing a .299 average and knocking four home runs, while also being a defensive stalwart behind the plate.
Cerbo is the only position player the Devils will lose to graduation, but that doesn't mean there won't be position battles for next year. With another highly touted recruiting class, battles for third and fourth outfielder spots, as well as solidifying the ever-evolving infield, will be crucial to the team's performance.
Despite the offense doing its part for most of the season, pitching and defensive woes remained constant. Of the pitchers who logged at least 20 innings, only three recorded an ERA below 4.00: senior RHP Eder Erives, sophomore LHP Connor Higgins, and freshman LHP Spencer Van Scoyoc.
Five of the other six pitchers with 20-plus innings finished with ERAs above 5.00. The staff as a whole walked 100 more batters than opponents pitching against the ASU offense.
Defensively, 70 errors committed led to 53 unearned runs scored by opponents as ASU finished 2017 with a -72 run differential.
Freshman LHP Chaz Montoya started out as the closer, but earned his way into a starting role where he showed mild success. Junior LHP Eli Lingos made 16 starts and posted a 4.21 ERA and is pretty much a lock for the rotation next year.
However, there are five pitchers for the remaining two spots: Higgins, Van Scoyoc, Montoya, and Zane Strand–who missed most of season to injury– will all fight for starting spots, along with Arizona's 2017 High School Player of the Year, Boyd Vander Kooi.
The Future:
The search has begun to fill the vacated pitching coach position, which should be the number one area of focus to improve for 2018. A solid core of position players who are All-Conference hopefuls should bring much needed positive energy to the program, along with several top players who should form another highly ranked recruiting class.
ASU athletic director, Ray Anderson, has publicly backed head coach Tracy Smith, despite a disappointing season on the field, as well as issues surrounding player dismissals.
While 2017 was certainly a low point for ASU baseball, Smith will need to find a way to show progress and deliver the expectations that come with Sun Devil Baseball in the coming years.
Team MVP: So. OF Gage Canning – .332 Avg, 26 XBH (6 HR), .538 SLG, .366 OBP, 0 Errors
Pitcher of the Year: Jr. LHP Eli Lingos – 16 Games Started, 87.2 IP, 4.21 ERA, 66 K
Defensive Player of the Year: Sr. C Zach Cerbo – 40 Games Started, 47.8 % CS, .987 FLD%
Freshman of the Year: OF Hunter Bishop – .301 Avg, 5 HR, .484 SLG .363 OBP, 4/4 SB
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Llanberis is Snowdon's village, the place from where thousands of walkers each year ascend the highest mountain in Wales, 'Snowdon'. However, Llanberis is more than just a starting point for a mountain walk, it is a village surrounded by breath-taking scenery, ancient castles and mountain lakes full of glacial melt water.©Crown copyright (2013) Visit Wales
Llanberis is Snowdon's village, the place from where thousands of walkers each year ascend the highest mountain in Wales, 'Snowdon'. However, Llanberis is more than just a starting point for a mountain walk, it is a village surrounded by breathtaking scenery, ancient castles and mountain lakes full of glacial melt water. The perfect place to discover and explore this beautiful landscape and enrich your understanding of this place that is rich in culture, heritage and history.
Royal Victoria Snowdonia Hotel
Few hotels can command such breath-taking views as the 3 star Royal Victoria Snowdonia Hotel, being cradled between two lakes Llyn Padarn and Llyn Peris close to the Welsh mountains this location is quite simply breath taking, and the Snowdon Mountain Railway is right opposite! The welcome here is warm and genuine and the atmosphere is one of complete relaxation. The hotel boasts 106 bedrooms, all comfortably furnished and offering modern amenities.
Day 1
A morning departure we travel to Llangollen. Free time here before we head to the Royal Victoria Snowdonia Hotel, our base for the next 3 nights. Entertainment at the hotel this evening.
Day 2
(New Year's Eve) An excursion to Caernarfon, quite simply the most picturesque and historic town in North Wales. At the hotel tonight there will be a New Year's Eve Gala Dinner, followed by dancing, and of course the countdown to the chimes of Big Ben and a rousing chorus of Auld Lang Syne.B, D
Day 3
(New Year's Day) A morning at leisure. In the afternoon an excursion to Portmeirion. Entertainment at the hotel this evening.B, D
Day 4
We enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before the return journey home making a stop at Chester on the way.B
B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
Departs Monday
Price Includes
3 nights half-board accommodation
Rooms with private facilities
Tea/Coffee in room
Lift to most floors
Entertainment Every Evening
New Years Eve Gala Dinner
No Single Room Supplement
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
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|Alfreton Bus Station
| Alfreton Bus Station, Hall Street
|Barlborough, Rose & Crown
| Barlborough, Rose & Crown Pub
|Barnsley, Eldon Street
| Barnsley, Eldon Street opposite the Odeon Cinema
|Bolsover Market Place
| Bolsover Market Place
|Carlton in Lindrick
| Carlton in Lindrick, A60/Maiin Rd End of Long Lane
The Bus Layby
|Carlton in Lindrick.
| Carlton in Lindrick, Limetree Nursery
The Bottom Of Rotherham Baulk
|Chesterfield, Beetwell St
| Chesterfield, Beetwell Street
Outside the old Registry Office
|Clay Cross, Church Layby
| Clay Cross, The Church Layby The High Street
|Clowne Tesco
| Clowne Tesco, Bus Layby
|Clowne,End of Gapsick Ln
| Clowne, The end of Gapsick Lane
| Creswell, Junction of Sheffield Road/Elmton Road
|Creswell Bingo Hall
| Creswell, Bingo Hall, Elmton Road
|Creswell, Skinner Street
| Creswell, Skinner Street, Cemetery
|Derby, Full Street
| Derby Full Street, Premier Inn
|Doncaster, Ward Bros
| Doncaster, Ward Bros Waterdale
|Eckington, Bus Station
| Eckington, The Bus Station
|Edwinstowe,Mansfield Road
| Edwinstowe, Mansfield Road/ Fifth Avenue
Old Manvers Arms
|Grays Travel
| Home Pickup
|Hodthorpe WMC
| Hodthorpe, The Working Mens Club
|Hodthorpe, Top Bus Stop
| Hodthorpe, Queens Road, The Top Bus Stop
|Hucknall, Ogle Street
| Hucknall, Ogle Street Opposite the Car Park
|Killamarsh, Nags Head Pub
| Killamarsh, The Nags Head Pub
Top of Bridge Street
|Langold, The One Stop
| Langold, The One Stop
|Langwith Junction
| Langwith Junction, The Bus Stop End of Station Rd
|Langwith Junction.
| Langwith Junction, The King of Diamonds
|Langwith, The Gate Hotel
| Langwith, The Gate Hotel
|Leicester Forest
| Leicester Forest East Services, South Bound
|Leicester Fosse Park
| Leicester Fosse Park, Outside Marks & Spencer
|Leicester, St Margarets
| Leicester, St Margarets Bus Station, Bay Z
| Loughborough, Junction 23 - M1
The Bus Stop outside the Harvester Pub
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| Mansfield, Walkden Street Outside Iceland
|Mansfield Woodhouse
| Mansfield Woodhouse, A60 The Coopers Pub
|Mansfield Woodhouse.
| Mansfield Woodhouse, The Bus Stop A60
End of Peafield Lane
|Nottingham, Mount Street
| Nottingham
The top of Mount Street on Maid Marion
|Ollerton, Main Road
| Ollerton, Main Road
The Junction of Forest Road/Sherwood Drive
|Ollerton, The Plough Pub
| Ollerton, The Plough Pub
|Retford Market Place
| Retford Market Place, Outside Greenwoods
|Rhodesia, Tylden Way
| Rhodesia, End of Tylden Way
|Rotherham, Mecca Bingo
| Rotherham, The Mecca Bingo, Corporation Street
|Sheffield The Penny Black
| Penny Black Pub Pond Hill Sheffield 1
|Shirebrook, Ashbourne St
| Shirebrook, Ashbourne Street, Opposite
Ashbourne Court
|Shireoaks Fish&Chip Shop
| Shireoaks, Shireoaks Row, Fish & Chip Shop
|Sutton in Ashfield
| Sutton in Ashfield, The Bus Station Bay C
|The Sidings
| The Sidings, Mansfield Woodhouse
Off Debdale Lane
|Warsop Church
| Warsop, The Church bottom of Cuckney Hill (A60)
|Warsop Motor Company
| Warsop Motor Company
|Warsop, The Strand
| Warsop, The Strand Bingo Hall
|Whitwell Bakestone Moor
| Whitwell, Bakestone Moor, End of Franklin Avenue
|Whitwell Mini Market
| Whitwell, Mini Market, Welbeck Street
|Whitwell Southfield Lane
| Whitwell, End of Southfield Lane
|Whitwell Square
| Whitwell Square
|Whitwell The Spar Shop
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You see, back when Tommy Best started this business as a single technician, he chose to specialize in refrigerators, knowing that when someone had trouble with their fridge, he needed to respond as soon as possible. His feeling was that he couldn't put off working on a refrigerator, letting someone's food go bad, because he was working on a dishwasher.
The thing is, Best has grown a lot since those early days when Tommy got things started. Not only do we operate in multiple cities now, but we handle repairs of all kinds because now we have the staff to do it. However, because Tommy was known to be so diligent about helping people when they had a malfunctioning fridge, the name just kind of stuck with him.
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China has agreed to "substantially reduce" its trade imbalance with the United States after trade deliberations this week in Washington led by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, according to a joint statement from the two countries.
What's missing: The statement didn't include many details on how exactly both sides to achieve that goal — just that China simply plans to "significantly increase purchases of United States goods and services." The statement also didn't include any mention of Chinese phonemaker ZTE, which has become a flash point in China-U.S. trade relations over the past week.


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An infectious disease, bubonic plague is primarily transmitted through the bites of infected fleas or rodents. The bacteria that cause the disease are rarely spread through human-to-human contact. Symptoms tend to develop within six days. However, other conditions are ruled out before making a firm diagnosis. If left untreated, the mortality rate for bubonic plague is 50 to 90 percent; it drops to 15 percent with early diagnosis and treatment.
Plague is an acute, infectious disease of humans, rodents, and ectoparasites (fleas, lice).
Bubonic plague is one form of plague (the others are pneumonic plague and septicemic plague).
Bubonic plague is caused by bacteria called Yersinia pestis. These bacteria are found mainly in rodents, particularly rats, and in the fleas that feed on them. Other animals and humans usually contract the bacteria from rodent or flea bites. (Click Plague and Animals for more information.)
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Make sure your teen has natural consequences for the behavior. Call the police, report the incident, request probation and counseling and anger management therapy and an adjudicated sentence (which means as long as they are a minor, and they complete terms of probation and follow court orders, their record is cleared once terms are completed and case is dismissed as if it never even happened). Teens must learn that violence is the quickest way to get themselves into trouble and end up in jail. Better to learn while they are still young than as an adult and end up with a permanent record.
How do you address teen violence?
The teen years can be challenging, both for the teen and for her mom. But it's never more challenging than when all of those hormonal changes and your teen's personal frustrations combine and become violent. What do you do to help your teen work through those problems, and keep your home safe?
Answer to teen volience is one we Mothers
do not really want to hear .
We want a quick fix for the Family of a teen
who fights not just mom ,if siblings are there
they to get stressed or at times gets beatup.
Answer is get help fast ,counciling through
a group of parents or Dr of Mental Health .
To stop the teen head on ;put your foot down
and call Tough Love Program and really do
what is said and shown you; or your see more
of your Teens violence . Tough Love hurts so
does families hurt to .
Break that cycle especially if you have other
young children and youth in the home .
Pray all be well for you
I am a volunteer victim advocate and come across clients whos teens are going through this and i encourage people to not behave like the abuser, its hard for teens because they long for that love and acceptance, my girls are 14 and 15 and i encourage them to help their friends, and they know that they can talk to me about themselves orr their friends. i think it is important to show them the cycles and behaviors of an abuser so they know what to look for.
Tough Love is really the only answer, especially when we are dealing with teens many of whom have major mental health issues such as ADHD, autism, ADD, etc.
The police can be very supportive when the violence gets to be too much (we've been there).
Thank you, Cheryl Zelimer, for your great answer.
During my oldest teenage years life was not a bowl of cherries. His choice of friends several of them in jail now . His clothing was the bigger the waist the baggier 5 sizes to big was just disgusting how I hated those years. One evening my son and his friends were in the upstair swearing and talking garbage I'm sure they had been smoking something outside the house. They were just rude. I went to ask them to leave and my son just spatted fowl words at me Well I just grabbed him held him upto the door and told him in a fowl mouth that I brought him into this world and I will dam well take him out of this world tonight. I am a small petit person. but the strenght that came over me that night was unbelieveable. That night my son his friend got a understanding of one another and I did become the physco mother as his friends told my son later that evening. My son has gone to complete college and land himself an amazing job afterwards. With my 16 year old his friends parents are having lots of problems with there teenagers with them none of them have ever been held accountable for anything they have done in the past. Set boundries and stick to them you may get backlash or even a fist threw the wall we had many over the years But stand strong and remember you teenage years and the stuff we put our parents through and we grewup I remember saying I am not going to be like my parents but guess what I became my parents strange how this happens. I have a saying for my children You will get caught because I have already done what you are going to do.
Thank you! Well said. Very important message to all moms with violent teens out there.... God Bless You! S
So many factors with teen violence. Hormones, family situations, mental health, drugs and alcohol, choice of friends, influence, parenting styles, etc. One thing I can say violence is not okay. As parents we need to establish our roles and rules. What we say goes and if they react with violence there will be dire consequences. Even though it is harsh they need to learn violence is not okay. Every action has a consequence and they need to be careful and mindful of those around them especially if they have younger siblings. Involve the police, if they have a scared straight program put them in it. If the child has mental health issues make sure the child takes their meds and seek counselling for your family. No one should live in fear in their own home.
hi guys im in this horrendous situation. my daughter is a teen and has severe mood changes. she has bipolar disorder. her mood changed this wk and one night she ripped 2 of my kitchen cupboard doors off and beat me with an astroturf trainer. i cant begin to tell you....
i did call the police which ive had to do in the past.they also sent an ambulance as she cut herself on a glass she smashed. absolute humilation .....
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I wish my son's would think that they have the option to strike me or their father. With reason I would call the police and let them see how the other half lives. Actual situation, I train in the martial arts and before that I was a pretty good street fighter, one swing on me or their if it didn't kill us they would surely wish they had. Afterwards, we would see about getting help for us. They better choose to leave our home and find somewhere else to live or if they called 911, I would surely make sure that the call wasn't waisted.
My oldest used to do that, react physically violently when he'd get upset...personally, i never hesitated to call the police on him...he was at least 6-inches taller than me and almost double my weight...plus, he needed to learn real fast that this was absolutely NOT acceptable no matter what the reason...to this day, my youngest has NEVER attempted to try that, he knows "momma don't play" ;)
I should mention, he has PDD/NOS...still, not a reason for him acting out violently towards me, his family, or anyone else...nip it in the butt fast, i say!
I have two boys and we talk about violence not being an option. Also, we talk about how they should speak to friends who might be violent. Nothings come up yet but I hope they'll know how to react if it does.
Our TV is filled with violence and teenagers like to use this to deal with emotional events which occur such as anger when there are family problems. TV makes violence cool. Violence is learned by family members who use fear to get their own way-bullies, as are their belief systems.Violence is used and learnt to us to punish-that person deserves that. Learnt violence is used also when the first initiates it, and receives this back. Bipolar illness-illness-illness, is a seperate issue from violence. The first is a gene that has been triggered by a dysfunctional/abusive home. The later is of a child in a dysfunctional/abusive home. A bad home triggers mental illness and teaches violence and one violent to a parent shows anger to a parent and the response of the parent above is-I am the dominator because I am the boss because, and I will send in my army-police, and the police response is-yes, well we discriminate and agree with you. And what this family and system will do, is make the child into a mental criminal, rather than the parent looking at herself.
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Oh darn. It seems we'll all have to wait longer to pay Hulu for their services. AllThingsD has heard from "people familiar with the company" that Hulu Plus will not be up and running by May 24. Previously, that was the date we all expected Hulu's subscription service to launch on.
The premium Hulu service is likely to cost around $10/month and will give users access to a much larger selection of "premium" broadcast shoes. This subscription will also give access to users with gadgets like the iPad. Regular Hulu will stay free, although we're likely to see some of its best shows moved over to the "premium" section.
As long as I can continue to watch old episodes of Sliders for free, Hulu will stay dear in my heart.


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text: Makeup31 Tips on How to Win YouTube From Top Beauty VloggersGallery8 SlidesYour 10 million followers are waiting.By Fawnia Soo HooSeptember 22, 2015FacebookTwitterEmailPinterestJE1/8You're not only obsessed with all the makeup and hair tutorials (and general life captured on video) on YouTube, but you're also aspiring to be on the other side of the screen. Well guess what? The only thing standing in the way of you becoming the next Michelle Phan is how you're creating and disseminating your DIY avocado-pea facial mask (totally made that up) or how you recreate Kendall Jenner's latest runway hair style.We targeted seven top vlogging superstars — with a combined 13 million plus followers — who are clearly the best people to ask for advice on how to break into the YouTube beauty biz and beyond. Because, once these prolific ladies conquered YouTube, they kept on building their brands with collaborations, production deals, and so much more. But let's hear the pro-tips straight from the pros, from what equipment you'll need (warning: they differ in opinion), to how to use social media to your advantage, to why you should always be true yourself.PinterestCopyright: FRANKIE BATISTA AND BATISTA STUDIO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED2/8Eva Gutowski, MyLifeAsEvaWe don't just look to Eva Gutowski for her themed makeup tutorials, DIY hacks, and general fashion and lifestyle tips, we're also into her relatability, writing talent, and comedic chops. Case in point: The 20-year-old Los Angeles-based vlogger recently debuted a new web series, which she wrote, produced, and starred in, titled "How to Survive High School." In between tackling crucial subject matter and growing her 4 million-plus YouTube base, Eva took a moment to impart some words of wisdom.Be yourself, don't conform. "We live in a world that tells us to look a certain way in order to be considered 'pretty.' I think it is great that there are influencers like myself who are true and authentic and let their personalities shine through. I encourage that in my fans. I post less-than-flattering selfies and don't try to change who I am to make people like me. I try to show people that they don't have to be afraid to show their goofy side."Relatability helps. "I never really set out to have people see my videos. I just started noticing that people were relating to such tutorials as my 'how to prepare for your first day of school' and 'how to tame my curly frizzy hair.'" Always be a step ahead. "[You] need a lot of creativity and drive. What I like to do is make a list of video ideas that would be funny to make, and then I just go for it from there. [You] also shouldn't expect things to happen overnight. Just keep learning and get better and better. You should always be wanting to learn more, so you can improve!"Don't clean your room. "The background is really important when you first start, because it shows a lot about you. When I first started, I had things like messy clothes in the background and people saw a piece of me that I didn't have to explain. They got a feel for me, my style, and who I am as a person."Keep at it. "Don't give up. The most common thing I hear people say is that they have a channel, but only upload once or twice a month. You need to be consistent with your posts, and show that you are committed. Always create content! Don't ever let something get you down, and don't stop being creative. When I first started my channel, I was a freshman in college and worked at a pizzeria, but I still made YouTube a priority, because I was passionate about it."Pinterest3/8Vivian Vo-Farmer, ViviannnvClearly someone with hair as glorious as Vivian Vo-Farmer's was destined for YouTube success. This Seattle teenager is nearing the 1 million follower mark for her 10-minute makeup routines, including the definitive tutorial on how to create curls with a flatiron, and all the back-to-school coverage. She was also more than happy to share a few tips and tricks to give us all a head start in the cluttered YouTube vlogging landscape.Yes, you can shoot videos on your phone — at first. "A lot of people assume you need a professional camera, expensive software, and so many things in order to start a channel. I personally used my cell phone in some of my first videos and free editing software on my laptop. Your first videos don't have to be perfect, so don't feel like you can't make them because you don't have the best equipment. However, as a Youtuber, you always want to be improving as you grow so, eventually, you should invest in a decent camera, a microphone for voiceovers, and get skilled at editing."Start honing your editing skills. "Try to edit the video with a theme in mind. Transitions and captions really help the overall look and vibe of a video. If you can't edit the whole video with cool effects, at least keep your intro visually appealing to make a good first impression that will make the viewer want to watch. I like to include a signature kaleidoscope intro with my channel name in it at the beginning of all my videos. It's super simple, but I always get tons of positive comments about it."Use Instagram and Twitter to make people watch your videos. "I like posting things [on Instagram and Twitter] that relate to my channel like outfits, hair, and makeup and, in turn, people want videos on these posts. So, it's a great way to figure out what people want to see on your channel. I like to let people know when I post a video on social media, too, so that's a casual way to drive people to your videos. Social media also shows a little bit more of my personal life and allows me to connect with people."Ignore the haters and stay true to yourself. It can be tempting to change and be more bubbly when I always get comments saying that I need to be more excited. But I never let them get to me, because that isn't who I am. I always want to keep it real, whether it comes to the way I talk or how I want to dress and, in the end, my viewers appreciate that the most.PinterestJE4/8Amanda Steele, MakeupbyMandy24Amanda Steele started her YouTube empire at age 10, so she's practically a veteran at the ripe old age of 16. While she's still the go-to-girl for top-notch beauty tips, the teen wonder has expanded her video portfolio to subject matter like prepping for Fashion Week with Lily Aldridge (NBD). With the help of her nearly 2.6 million plus followers and counting, Amanda sold out of her makeup palette collaboration with BH cosmetics, stars in her own web series, The Social Life, on AwesomenessTV, and debuted a new collaboration with celeb favorite sunglasses line, Quay Australia. Can't wait to see what she's up to at age 20 but, in the meantime, here are her top tips to winning valuable YouTube vlogging space.Be yourself, but be different. "Just being yourself will make you stand out. Personality is everything when having a YouTube channel, so make sure to not follow the crowd. There are so many YouTube channels and so many people doing the same thing. If you want to be noticed, you have to offer something different."Create a tagline. "Find something unique to you that people will remember. For example, I start out every video with the same line, 'Hey guys it's Amanda…'"Invest in the right equipment. "You will definitely need a HD camera and an editing system. Final Cut Pro is an investment but totally worth it to make great videos."Use all the social media. "Once you get people to know your name and follow you on social media, it will be easier to direct them to your YouTube channel."Pinterest5/8Sandi Ball, CutepolishYou might say this teacher-turned-pro-vlogger owns the nail art space on YouTube. After founding her channel five years ago at age 21, Sandi Ball has grown her follower base to over 2.5 million and counting. She's pretty much the go-to for shockingly easy-to-follow tutorials — not limited to advanced nail art, like emoji faces and The Fault in Our Stars-themed designs, but also really important subject matter, such as how to properly shape your nails. We need this. Sandi is clearly the guru who can teach us the art of claiming dominance over a beauty space that might yet be unchartered.Pick your passion, but do so strategically. "When I started my YouTube channel, I chose to make videos about something I was very passionate about: nail art. There were very few channels about this topic back then. However, I still designed my videos to be different from those already out there. I create simple, quick, and fun designs and present them in an educational way to help my viewers easily recreate them at home."You probably already have what you need. "[You only need] a camera for filming and a computer for editing. That's the beauty of vlogging — a lot of people already own both of these, which makes trying out vlogging very easy with little investment outside of time. Other than that, you'll just need to have whatever you want to share with viewers, such as nail polish, beauty products, or hair tools."Visuals are key. "Keep the visuals high in quality and fun! No one wants to watch a video that looks like it was filmed on a 2005 flip-phone. Try and film in HD and incorporate lots of color. Also, learn how to edit, either from online tutorials, or take a local class. Great visuals will leave your viewers coming back for more."Upload as often as you can. "As they say, 'if you build it, they will come.' I created videos for fun about a hobby of mine that I was very passionate about. As I continuously uploaded more and more, my subscriber and view counts both grew bigger and bigger."Have a conversation with your social followers. "One of the biggest ways I use my social media is to view and share recreations of my nail art designs that my followers have done. [Make sure to tag them!] I'm always encouraging followers of my videos to recreate my designs and then share photos of their work with me on social media. I'm always liking, commenting on, and sharing these. It's a really incredible way to stay connected with my followers in between videos."Pinterest6/8Summer Kellsey, Summer0892Just as Sandi dominates the nail art space, Summer Kellsey reigns supreme when it comes to natural curly hair — and deservedly so. When the college student isn't teaching her 130K followers how to perfectly style their curls and waves, she's showing us how to embrace our natural freckles and find the best accessories (yes, she knows her fashion, too). Summer took a break from classes and filming to share a few words of advice.Have diverse subject matter. "I try to have a variety of videos that people of all ages can enjoy. I don't like to stick to just one theme, because I get bored with that, so I figure my audience would, too."Lighting is key (and free sometimes). "The basics are a good camera and good lighting. They do not have to be fancy or expensive; in fact, the best lighting is natural lighting which is free. Just sit in front of a window, and there you go!"Celebrate the season — and share! "Start doing popular and seasonal videos [i.e. 'beauty hacks' and 'back-to-school beauty']. These are searched the most on YouTube, so it gives your video a better chance to be seen. Also, make sure to fill out the related tags, and share them on social media."Tweet, Instagram, Snapchat, everything. "Social media is a great way to share your videos and interact with your viewers. Sometimes you can't answer all the comments on YouTube, but social media can help you talk to viewers more easily. They also can see a more personal side of you which makes you more relatable."Pinterest7/8Christen Dominique, Christen DominiqueConsidering that vlogging trailblazer and beauty fairy godmother, Michelle Phan, tapped Christen Dominique to become a stylist for her company, Ipsy, you know Christen's one to watch. Along with holding that gig and growing her nearly 800K fan base, the Houston-based makeup artist/vlogger added Beauty Guru and Pacifica Muse judge responsibilities to her already packed work schedule. As long as Christen still has time to give us a step-by-step on how to apply a smoky eye and become Ariana Grande, we're happy. Here are Christen's tips:Pick the right background for you. "It's important to be in a setting that expresses who you are, whether it's a plain black background or your room. Being in a setting where you feel the most comfortable is important and is another way your viewers will be able to potentially relate to you."Start building your equipment collection. "I would suggest investing in an HD Camera. The more popular cameras are the Canon 70D and the Canon Mark 111 5D. You'll also need a tripod to set it on and good lighting. The best lighting is natural daylight, but if you want to film at night, you may want to look into getting a couple of soft boxes. If you're doing a makeup tutorial, http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Macro-Ringlights/ci/649/N/4168864821 a ring light is also something you'll want. You don't have to get everything at once, but little by little you will know what's necessary."Think of your social followers as your #squad. "I like to think of my social media outlets as my friends. I actively interact with my followers, giving them updates on my life and the videos that I'm posting. This creates a bond and keeps my followers engaged in my craft."Make the most of your YouTube connections. "If you are simply a supportive and positive member of the YouTube community, this will also help. People in your same community will notice you supporting others often and will want to visit your channel to see what you're all about. Doing collaborations with fellow YouTubers or brands, like I've done with Pacifica as a judge for the Pacifica Muse Contest, is another great way to boost up your channel views and get noticed."Do not co-opt any other vlogger's style, ever. "The biggest no-no for me is trying to mimic another popular Youtuber's personality or style. This only hurts your image and discredits your creativity. You want a loyal following that feels as if they know you and trust you. Staying true to you is the best that you can do!"Pinterest8/8Aspyn Ovard, Haute BrillianceThis 19-year-old's popular beauty tutorials and DIY how-to videos have earned her over 2 million followers and legit Hollywood representation. Oh, and the Utah native just got engaged to her fellow vlogging partner-slash-boyfriend, Parker Ferris, so expect some wedding day makeup and DIY bouquet tutorials in the future. Aspyn took the time out of her busy schedule to share a few secrets to her success.Put your own stamp on popular subjects. "I think it's a good idea to make your own version of the popular videos on YouTube so that when people search, your video will come up. But also post original content — put your own twist on them and make them unique to you. I like to try to do a good mix of both."The piece of equipment to invest in: "My number one essential (besides a camera and a laptop) is a http://www.amazon.com/b?node=196573011 [video] stabilizer. This makes all the difference in the quality of the videos. They can be expensive, but if you are serious about YouTube, I would definitely invest in one."Again, use all the social media. "Social media is so important! It's essential to use social media to connect with your viewers. It's the first place they go if they want to talk to you directly."Make memories. "These videos are your memories, so I think it's important to be yourself and be genuine. When I look back on old videos, I want to remember who I really was and how I was feeling. It's special and cool to see how you have changed and grown."KeywordsBeautyMakeupvloggersyoutube


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Well, so far, all of the spoilers I've heard about the Christmas special have turned out to be completely true. Now there's a shocker.
Also, filming on Series 8 has begun.... indoors. But with location filming just around the corner, I wouldn't be at all surprised if we find out what Capaldi's costume looks like within the next couple of week's. According to this article, it's going to be "a bit old fashioned but also looks to the future" which you could say about pretty much any of the Doctor's outfits, with the possible exception of Eccleston's.
Since Capaldi's favorite Doctor is Hartnell, and he's keen to play an older version of the character, I wouldn't be surprised to see them go for something in a dark-colored frock and scarf, similar to what Hartnell wore in An Unearthly Child. Or I suppose they could alway go for something like this wonderful photoshop job from Gallifrey Base:


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The Wonders of Social Media
Happy 2010 to you! Hope you all had a great time during New Years.
I know I did! It was probably one of the best new years ever – thanks to the wonders of social media.
It all started with a tweet a couple days back from Derrick, a guy I don't know then, of which a mutual friend, Jerrick re-tweeted (for it to show up on my timeline). It read:
Hey, all you tweeples in Singapore. What do you think about having a NYE countdown party/event?
I'm usually not a spontaneous person, but that tweet just sparked something in me and I confidently replied, "Great idea!"
That snowballed into a Twivite with its own hashtag – and we each broadcasted to our list of Twitter followers.
Come new years eve, and we decided meet at Arab Street but didn't really have an agenda planned out. We just went with the flow. The flow ended up bringing in 15 tweeple to Hackerspace (which deserves an entry of its own). And I had such an amazing, amazing time. Met new friends, old friends. Shared stories, ideas and YouTube videos. Sang, danced, ate, partied.
It was just an unforgettable night of great ideas, great conversation with great company.
Thanks to Hisham for the video!
And it all started with one tweet, from a guy I didn't know.
This, my friends, is one of the wonders of social media.


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In 2005 we arrived in Greeley and felt called be a part of this community and serve others. It is our desire to make the place where we live even more beautiful today than it was yesterday.
Our motivation for serving others is not based on accolades or increased market share, but is out of gratitude for the incredible blessings that we have been given. We firmly believe that we are called to be a blessing to others through the giving of our time, talents and resources.
Dana Orthodontics strives to support the community locally, nationally and internationally. We have also developed a rewarding way for patients to partner with us in this endeavor. Patients in our office are able to earn tokens during each visit to the office. These tokens may be used to purchase gift cards and prizes. They may however, choose to GIVE BACK through our "Token Donation" program. For every token the patient chooses to donate, we will give $1 to a featured charitable organization. It is fun and rewarding to see patients give back the tokens they worked so hard to earn!
By being part of the Dana Orthodontics family you will also be part of working to restore our city of Greeley, Weld county, our nation, and the world.
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Let us together love people and our communities well!
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Essential Advice From A Pro: For The Beginner And Intermediate Flute Player
For flute students wanting to get more out of their flute and their flute studies.
My name is Anna Papij and I've been working as a flute teacher and performer for 15 years. Over the years I see a lot of the same questions come up from students in my studio, and from students in various online forums. I thought it would be a great idea to have a resource that covered all of these questions, which are from beginner to intermediate students and amateur performers.
Assuming you know already how to play the flute, we'll cover a lot of ground from how to choose a flute, how to practise, how to be more expressive, how to get a better tone, how to learn fast music, and how to promote yourself as a teacher and performer.
So if you are a beginner or intermediate student, or if you are wanting to break into the industry, I'll teach you how to be a better player and how to make the most of your flute and your flute playing.
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