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Say What? Comic book films and SEO Content Creation?
Yes. Most definitely. And here's why:
I'm a big DC comics fan, so I probably spend more time than I should thinking about what makes a DC film good. And by "good," I mean it exceeds my expectations in every way. It impresses me. It surprises me. It demonstrates an appreciation for the DC legacy while daring to innovate and build upon it.
A good comic book film compels me to watch it more than once and leaves me feeling emotionally satisfied when I'm done. In other words, good films leave me with the feeling that watching it was a worthwhile investment of my time and money, and that I reaped some benefit from what I've just encountered, even if that benefit is as simple as being satisfyingly entertained.
The same principle applies to creating content as part of your SEO strategy. People crave content that is fresh, rewarding, and useful. From an SEO perspective, the better your content, the more likely your audience will come to trust your site as a source of information, entertainment, ideas, and so forth. It's about building relationships and establishing trust, and your audience will judge your trustworthiness on the integrity of your content.
Content Integrity
Content integrity: that's what I like to call the quality that distinguishes good content from bad. There are a number of ways in which one can define "integrity," but I'll provide my own definition for this situation:
The characteristic of being honest, principled, consistent, and whole. In other words, content with integrity does not manipulate or mislead, nor does it appear to be fractured, shoddy, gimmicky, or incomplete. Content with integrity is content that people can trust.
To illustrate how audiences react to the quality of content, I'll compare elements of two recent films from the DC Universe: Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) and Wonder Woman (2017). To this end, I'll try to make the case that the disparity in critical and box office reception to the two films comes down to nothing more than the integrity of the content presented in each.
The content of a Hollywood blockbuster may seem light years away from the content you're developing for your company's website. But the end result is the same: both are trying to establish a mutually beneficial relationship between the provider and the audience, or between the brand and the consumer.
Overview of the DCEU
By now, most people know that DC film fans have regarded the studio's output as a very mixed bag. I'll focus on two just two examples here: 2016's Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice and the 2017 follow-up, Wonder Woman. Both films drew massive audiences to the theaters and generated hundreds of millions of dollars in ticket sales. Building on characters and plot elements introduced in Man of Steel (2013), Batman Vs. Superman and Wonder Woman were seen as the leading edge of the highly anticipated and rapidly expanding DC Extended Universe (DCEU).
By way of comparison, take a quick look at the film universe created by DC's rival, Marvel Studios. In this case, you have 10 generally well-received films (including the Iron Man, Black Panther, Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man, Ant-Man, and The Avengers franchises) with interrelated plot elements, recurring characters, and a unifying storyline. The highly successful project/franchise is exactly what DC has been trying to replicate.
So What Happened?
In short, audiences and critics received Batman Vs. Superman and Wonder Woman very, very differently. Although the fanfare surrounding the release of both films reached a fever pitch before their opening weekends, Batman Vs. Superman disappointed while Wonder Woman delighted.
Batman Vs. Superman is generally regarded as a box-office bomb. Critics panned the film, theater ticket sales plummeted after the opening weekend, and–despite generating nearly a billion dollars in revenue–the studio only posted an estimated net profit of around $100M, an unimpressive margin for such a large scale production. Rotten Tomatoes assigned the film a score of 27%, while Metacritic rated it as a 44.
In contrast, Wonder Woman produced an estimated profit of $250M, more than twice that of Batman Vs. Superman, and has been well-received by critics and fans. The film boasts a Rotten Tomatoes score of 92% and a Metacritic rating of 76. It fared far better than its predecessor in terms of multiple-week box office performance.
Content Integrity: Making All the Difference
Plenty of ink (and keystrokes) have been spilled while trying to decipher exactly what went wrong with Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice. The most succinct appraisal of the film's shortcoming's that I've found comes from Rene Rodriguez at Miami.Com:
…Batman v Superman is a sleek, stylish commercial by a studio desperate to birth a new cash cow post-Harry Potter. Almost every aspect of the film — from the shoehorning of Diana Prince (a beautifully blank Gal Gadot), aka Amazonian warrior Wonder Woman, into the plot to pointless cameos by several other fan-favorite DC characters — feels like it was decided in a boardroom instead of a writers' pen.
Miami.com, 3/22/2016
Rodriguez's review is harsh but justified. Batman vs. Superman sacrifices substance on the altar of style, glosses over character development in order to deliver maximum action, and comes across as a rushed attempt on the part of Warner Brothers to make as much money as quickly as possible by launching their own cinematic universe. Audiences and DC comic fans recognized the ploy, and the internet is replete with negative reactions to the film. If you could sum them up in one word, that word might be cheated.
Content Weaknesses in Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice
- Character development. Fans of the comics and previous films know these characters well. Their origin stories are established and their roles in the DC universe are generally well-defined. The film makes some brief and paltry attempts to explore their relationships and personal crises, but fails to spend enough time on the interior life of the characters to reveal anything new. Audiences may enjoy special effects and epic battle sequences, but they invest emotionally with characters, especially when those characters grapple with recognizable human dilemmas.
- Compelling narrative. The storyline of Batman Vs. Superman is completely telegraphed in the film's title. In other words, the point of this film is simply to have two of DC's most iconic characters featured in a the same film, and of course, to see them fight. True to form, Zack Snyder's battle/action sequences are meticulously conceived and gorgeously executed. But fans received little in the way of innovative storytelling, and storytelling is how we build connections with our audience.
- Sense of urgency. This critique is a bit more abstract, so let me phrase it this way: it was difficult to shake the feeling that the point of the film was to lay the groundwork for future DC projects. As Rodrigues pointed out above, the film felt like a commercial for upcoming films, and lacked a sense of authenticity or merit of its own. Why should anyone care about a film that feels like a prequel? In the end, DC failed to make the case for why the events of this film were critical.
- New information. Some of the best moments in Batman Vs. Superman (and let me be clear, there are some good moments in the film) occur when the audience is given new information or introduced to new characters. The teaser footage for the other members of the Justice League was exciting. But other than this, we don't really get much in the way of new insights in to the DCEU. There's no depth added to Superman's relationships with his mother or Lois Lane, and, in contrast to Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy, Batman reveals little in the way of vulnerability since his character primarily interacts with Alfred.
So that's my short critique of Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice. (Sorry DC, I really do love you!) Now let's focus on what DC did right with Wonder Woman.
Content Strengths in Wonder Woman
- Character development. Ok, so director Patty Jenkins had a clear advantage in the rich mine of characters from which she could work: virtually all the characters in Wonder Woman were new to the big screen. Beyond this, she also gave audiences sufficient time to bond with the characters, especially Diana Prince. Not only do we see Diana grow up in Themyscira, but we see her struggle to become involved in the outside world and negotiate the political and human realities of WWI. We also get a peek at her attempt to resolve gender and value differences as she encounters them outside of her native island. The result: a three-dimensional character with flaws as well as superpowers with whom people can relate.
To take this a bit further, consider this TomandLorenzo review of Wonder Woman's costume:
Quite possibly the most dramatic and emotional superhero costume reveal ever filmed. Director Patty Jenkins, among her many other fine qualities, understands that superhero stories work best when simple scenes are tied to big emotional moments, whether that scene requires punching or nothing more dramatic than shedding a cloak. For her entire tenure in "man's world," Diana had been told to cover herself up, hide who she is and accept what she cannot do. Her experiences as a hero are metaphors for the things virtually all women have been told while striding through the world; to be quiet, to be demure, to do as you're told.
A male director almost certainly would not have understood the emotional depths of this metaphor or how well it could be paid off simply by paying attention to her costume and what it means. This is the classic "hero accepts her mission" moment and it's bound up entirely in costume design as she sheds her disguise to accept her task. The eagle, the star, the gold and the lightning bolt, unveiled and unleashed. Her history, her family, her people, her destiny.
In other words, even though Wonder Woman is built on themes audiences will immediately recognize, the film manages to deliver them in fresh and exciting ways.
The film's biggest asset is its capacity for delivering dynamic characters who feel authentically human. The film focuses on the crises Diana faces as she attempts to reconcile her personal sense of mission, her Amazonian worldview, and the moral decay she encounters in the outside world. The film also explores her complex relationships with her mother and aunt, her Amazonian sisters, and Steve Trevor. As a result, Diana Prince comes across as a human endowed with superpowers, rather than as a superhero whom the writers attempt to humanize.
2. Compelling narrative. There is a lot going on in Wonder Woman. Not only is DC introducing a new character to the big screen, the studio provides a story that is rich in history (both mythological and actual) as well as connected to the larger DCEU. By weaving Wonder Woman's story into that of WWI, Patty Jenkins achieves a balance between the familiar and the strange, the classic and the modern. It feels fresh.
3. Sense of urgency. The choice to set the events of Wonder Woman against the backdrop of WWI is one of the film's greatest assets. Audiences can appreciate the gravity of the plot, and having Wonder Woman play a (limited but significant) role in the events of the war allows the film to capture the inertia of actual history and harness it to propel the events of the story.
4. New information. Again, Patty Jenkins and the writers of the film have an advantage here. Beyond the new characters introduced in Wonder Woman, this film also marks a major expansion of the DCEU. The mysterious island of the Amazons is revealed, along with the deities of classical mythology. But these introductions also offer a tantalizing taste of what is to come: if there is one magical island, there could be more? If there is one pantheon of gods, why not others? A human origin story is provided, and magical artifacts (WW's lasso, braces, habit, shield, and sword) also come into play. Audiences will find plenty to fascinate them in this film.
The Takeaway
Whether you're developing content to increase website traffic or entice audiences into a movie theater, the lessons are the same:
- Audiences are smart and highly selective about how they spend their time. Make sure your content provides value for them, and they will return for more.
- When it comes to building content for your website, you may only get one chance to earn your audience's trust. We know from the data that users only need a few seconds to decide whether or not they will explore or abandon your site. Get their attention ASAP by providing fresh, crisp, and relevant content.
- Good storytelling builds relationships. As many a marketer has told me, most people make decisions based on their emotions, so why not create content that engages them on that level? People enjoy seeing themselves and their lives reflected in the world around them, so present them with useful information, but deliver it in the most human way as possible.
- Give your audience the best possible content, every single time.
Thank you for your time!
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Family Social Science Senior Chen Vue drew from his own experience as a starting point on research that he hopes will help other students in his community make the leap to higher education.
A 2017 McNair program scholar, Vue, guided by his faculty mentor Dr. Zha Blong Xiong, a professor in the Department of Family Social Science, examined how much a parent's involvement in their child's school and at home influenced academic achievement and performance.
His project grew out of the challenges he overcame to attend the University of Minnesota.
"My research was about what predictors would engage parental involvement at home/school that would influence Hmong children's academic performance," says Vue. "I chose this topic because it connects to my story growing up as a low income immigrant student struggling in my academics. I want to use this research as a bridge not for myself but for others to follow into graduate school and research. I plan to continue to study parental involvement as I progress into graduate school."
His research project included a review of current literature that suggested that homes where two parents are present, the degree of English fluency, the size of the family and the age of children all had an influence on academic performance, but results were inconclusive. Vue and his team worked with a Twin Cities elementary school and parents to conduct survey of 332 students. His research indicated parents' engagement with their children's school and teachers had a bigger impact than just their influence at home.
"I believe Chen learned a lot during the summer about the research process, from creating a research question to selecting the appropriate variables for the analysis," said Xiong. "Chen is such a brilliant, hardworking scholar. I was so glad to have the opportunity to mentor him. I have really enjoyed working with all the brilliant students in the McNair Scholars program."
About the McNair program
Named for Physicist Ronald McNair, who was a member of NASA's ill-fated Challenger space shuttle that exploded moments after liftoff in 1986, the McNair Scholars Program is among the educational opportunity TRIO programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education that help first generation college students with financial need, or those who are members of traditionally underrepresented groups.
The McNair prepares undergraduate students for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities with the goal to increase graduate degree awards for students from underrepresented segments of society.
Students receive financial support for a ten-week summer research apprenticeship that include weekly seminars that help them prepare for graduate school as well as year-round seminars and advising.
The program is administered at the University of Minnesota with support from the College of Education and Human Development, the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and the Office of the Vice President for Diversity and Equity.

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He Sheds
Call it a 'Man Cave,' call it a 'Glorified Shack,' call it what you may—a He Shed is everything your previous sheds have never been; welcome to the compact building your dreams are made of.
In fact, these structures have become so popular that in 2015, the FYI network dedicated a reality TV show to the cause. "He Shed, She Shed" features the ultimate transformations of nothing other than sheds.
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What Makes A He Shed Different From Any Old Shed?
If you already have a shed in your backyard in Tampa, Clearwater, or St. Petersburg, chances are it's filled with dust, clutter, and tools which haven't seen the light of day in years. Ask yourself (and be totally honest): is this a place where you really want to spend your time?
A He Shed, on the other hand, is the mini getaway you've been longing for. It's the place where you can go when life gets hectic—when you yearn for a retreat, but traveling far away isn't an option. Spend some time alone, or with the friends or family of your choosing—regardless, you will always leave your oasis feeling better than you felt before.
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If you think of a shed as a blank canvas, then creating your He Shed is like creating a work of art.
The tiny building is a reflection of you—it can be a bar, a guy's hangout, a place to work on projects, or a place to just play videogames without distraction.
For customizable He Sheds in the St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Tampa area, call the Florida Shed Company at 727-524-9191. Their professionals have been working on structures like garages and fences in Tampa Bay since 1997, and they'll work with you to create your perfect getaway. For a free price estimate, get started with their Custom Estimator on their website.


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Spanish team rider Toti Motocicleta and the Gnarlicante crew are teaming up to skate more hills and film more skate in 2016, and they are starting off with a bang! Fresh out of the oven – check out this incredibly hectic raw run down a run on the Western coast of Spain. Thanks to Toti for skating so well, to Melvin Herrmann for filming and editing so well, and to the rest of the Gnarlicante crew for being the rad individuals they are and for supporting the scene over-seas in Europe!
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Deck – EQ
Trucks – Bear Kodiaks
Wheels – Five-0 70mm Snipers
Bearings – Hondar Bearings
Griptape – Hondar Grip
Helmet – Predator DH6
Skater – Toti Motocicleta
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Millburn High School Counseling Department (Guidance)
Welcome to the Millburn High School Counseling Department
The mission of the Counseling Department at Millburn High School is to provide a comprehensive, developmental counseling program addressing the academic, career and personal/social development of all students. School counseling is an essential part of the educational process. Our counselors work collaboratively with students, teachers, parents, and administrators to assist students as they navigate their unique academic, personal, social and career paths in order to become positive and productive members of society.
We have created a welcoming space for our students to spend time. We encourage all students to get to know their counselors.
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About Us: MHS School Profile
Millburn High School has been recognized as one of the finest high schools in the country. In 2007, Millburn was named a Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education and has been acknowledged as one of the top one hundred high schools in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. In 2016, the school was named the thirteenth best high school in the nation and the first non-magnet school by Newsweek magazine and Niche reported that Millburn's faculty was deemed best in the state. The school has also been recognized by Worth Magazine and the Wall Street Journal. In September of 2008 and again in 2010, New Jersey Monthly Magazine ranked Millburn the number one high school in the state of New Jersey.
Millburn High School, serving grades 9-12, is a college preparatory institution. The program of studies features thirty Advanced Placement (AP) courses and a wide range of academic electives taught on four additional levels of instructional demand (Accelerated, College Prep Advanced, College Prep Basic, and Non-Ranked). The average class size is twenty-one. For the past ten years, over 95% of each graduating class have attended four-year post-secondary institutions.


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NEW YORK (AP) - Former major league infielder Omar Quintanilla has been suspended 50 games for using a performance-enhancing substance.
The 29-year-old Quintanilla was playing in the Colorado Rockies'
organization at Class A Tri-City of the Northwest League. He was
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Choose a Marmaris holiday in 2019 / 2020 for a magical retreat in the Turkish Riviera. Marmaris is a large, picturesque resort on the pristine turquoise coast of southwest Turkey. It benefits from warm Mediterranean weather and a prime location between two intersecting sets of mountains by the sea. It boasts its own marina, a quaint old town with a historic castle, and a wealth of contemporary establishments from restaurants to bars and clubs. Not to mention a spectacular beach that stretches the entire length of the resort.
As a Turkish resort, Marmaris is full of opportunities to relax in a traditional Turkish bath, or hammam, and the Greek island of Rhodes is less than an hour's boat ride away. Other excursions from the resort include trips to Dalyan Caunos, with its ancient tombs, mud baths and sea turtles, and the waterfalls and terraced basins of Pamukkale.
Most popular hotels in Marmaris
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Top attractions on a Marmaris holiday include everything from cultural heritage to contemporary activities. Spend the day on the beach and marvel at the breathtaking turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, or pay a visit to one of two water parks in the resort for water slides, bumper boats and the kamikaze ride. The resort is also home to some of the liveliest clubs and nightlife venues, as well as restaurants serving a range of Mediterranean, Turkish and international cuisines. There are heaps of water sports opportunities, as well as cycling trails, boat trips and jeep safaris.
There are also regular excursions outside of Marmaris to nearby villages including Bayir village with its ancient mosque and local honey, Turgut village situated amid a canyon with a 300 year old watermill and spectacular waterfall, and Orhaniye village with the popular Kizkumu beach.
Eating out
The options for eating out on a Marmaris holiday are almost endless. From traditional Turkish and British eateries to international establishments serving Indian, Chinese, Dutch, Italian and French dishes, Marmaris caters to all tastes - and the intense competition in the area means that it is possible to eat out on a budget.
The Bazaar Area encloses a range of traditional Turkish establishments and cosy lokantas (tradesman's restaurants, where you can find freshly made food made quickly on the premises) serving fresh kofte and lahmacun in a traditional Turkish atmosphere. For flavoursome seafood, the restaurants by the harbour serve only the freshest - all with fabulous views of the marina.
More an upmarket dining experience, Netsel Marina offers elegance and style with fabulous views of luxury yachts and live music. Pineapple Restaurant at the marina serves freshly-caught local seafood with a range of local wines. Alternatively, for some home-style classic British food, the area of Siteler has a lot to offer. Try Faros Beach Pub for some tasty British grub, alongside the option for a game of pool.
A family holiday to Marmaris is an excellent opportunity to pack in a load of fun-filled activities. The beaches are all family-friendly and a range of water sports are available at various points along the coast. Away from the beach, there are two big waterparks to choose from - Aqua Dream Water Park and Atlantis Water Park. Aqua Dream Water Park offers a host of rides from kamikaze slides, gang slides, pirate ship attractions, raft slides, and wave pools, as well as places to eat and drink. Atlantis Water Park is home to a range of water rides, as well as mini golf and bowling.
Marmaris also has its own open-water dolphinarium, popular with kids and adults of all ages. For some land-based action, hire out a quad buggy and follow the safari trail through the outstanding natural riverbeds and forests of the region, or head out to the go-karting circuit for some light family competition.
Action & Adventure
A holiday to Marmaris is packed with opportunities to get out and about. Stick close to the resort with water sports including jet-skiing, banana boats and bungee jumping, or embark on one of the many safaris on offer. Hire a mountain bike and pedal the streets or head into the more rugged landscape to see the lush green landscapes of the national park on horseback.
The two main waterparks of the resort are packed full of thrilling rides and slides. For the real thrill-seekers, take to the rapids of Dalaman River with a white-water rafting experience. There are also plenty of opportunities to get out on a boat trip around the coast or to a neighbouring island.
Expect to find over 9km of dazzling beach on a holiday to Marmaris. Marmaris Urban Beach is a stretch of organised beach close to Marmaris town centre. It's the liveliest and most popular in the area, dotted with sun loungers and umbrellas and a variety of heart-pumping water sports. Aquatic activities on offer include pedaloes, banana boats, jet-ski hire and bungee jumps into the sea. For a more relaxed approach, there are boat and yacht cruises that also stop at other beaches along the coast.
Marmaris Urban Beach gives way to Uzunyali Beach, otherwise known as Long Beach, which stretches for 10km along the whole Marmari coast to Icmeler. Unbroken stretches of soft golden sand are backed by a pedestrian promenade lined with cafés, restaurants, bars and shops selling sunglasses and souvenirs. If you walk along the beach to Icmeler, take some time to admire the golden sandy beach there. Hire out a small fishing boat, parasail or take advantage of the crystal-clear waters with some scuba diving.
Marmaris is a real party town when the sun sets, offering everything from dance parties and laser shows to foam parties and fancy dress. The liveliest nightlife area is Marmaris Bar Street by the marina, with a variety of clubs, discos and bars playing a mix of pop, rock, reggae, Turkish and techno music. The Backstreet Club is the largest open-air club in the resort with an incredible energy on the dancefloor and a cocktail menu up at the terrace bar for onlookers. On Bar Street, the fun continues until the small hours with many places open until 5am.
For a slightly more laid-back nightlife, the Uzuinyali Beach area has lots to offer, as well as being right by the beach. The area has plenty of pubs, karaoke and dance bars, as well as opportunities for a late night cocktail on the beach. Turtle Bar has a great dance club atmosphere, and Captain's Bar is a top spot for some karaoke.
With over 10km of stunning soft beaches and the clearest turquoise waters, Marmaris is perfect for a couples' beach holiday. Find a secluded stretch along Long Beach, or bond over a cocktail or two in one of the many seafront bars. Take a boat trip to Cleopatra Island where, according to legend, Antonius and Cleopatra would swim together. Or visit some of the historical sites and museums of the area. There are plenty of shopping opportunities, with a range of traditional Turkish items on offer if you're prepared to haggle at one of the street markets.
For a really special experience, book a private tour on a luxury yacht or gulet, a Turkish wooden yacht, and sail around the coast exploring the romance of the region with its secret coves and bays.
With a long history dating back to 3,400 BC, Marmaris is a location with a rich and vibrant culture just waiting to be discovered. Marmaris Castle is believed to have been built around 1044 BC, and has since been rebuilt and renovated at various points in history. High in the hills behind the town, the castle also boasts panoramic views. Pay a visit to the Ottoman structure of Hafsa Sultan Caravanserai, or have a look at the Tomb of Sariana, built as a tribute to her prophecies during the Ottoman campaign for Rhodes.
There are two museums in the town. One is located on the site of Marmaris Castle, and is home to artefacts belonging to the Helenistic, Roman and Byzantium era. Additionally, the Marmaris Halici Ahmet Urkay Museum, dedicated to archaeology and ethnology, is open 7 days a week and is free to visit.


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St. Michael and All Angels
This delightful little building, which succeeded a much earlier pre-Conquest building, rests at the bottom of a beautiful wooded valley at the entrance to the village it serves.
It is a most important church, because it is essentially Saxon, although most of the nave was rebuilt by the Normans. The tower and porch are C14, but the spire had to wait until C17. It is one of only three ancient spires in Dorset, but this one is the oldest. (The other two are Trent and Iwerne Minster.)
There is a gallery of 1708 that stretches across the west end that would once have supported the church band. In 2004, Patrick Grove-White painted an exquisite Royal Coat of Arms as a thanksgiving for his recovery from illness, which is now hanging in front of the gallery. Note the carved angelic figures in the chancel. The pulpit is modern, but incorporates Jacobean panelling. The font bowl is C12 supported on a C13 shaft of Purbeck marble. There is evidence of hinges that once would have supported a lockable lid to deter the theft of holy water, sometimes used for sacrilegious activity.
Note the fragments of wall paintings on the north wall of the nave, however, by far the most important item in this church is the Saxon sculpture of a flying angel, secured to the north wall of the chancel. Originally, it was almost certainly one of a pair, set either side of the rood in the original church. A similar sculpture can be seen at Bradford-on-Avon. However, some say it lacks the energy of this one.
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Goodbye snow, hello axle-busting potholes. The snowstorms that battered the region have left some roads more pockmarked than a hormonal teenager and kicked off a pothole season shaping up to be one of area's worst. (Examiner)
About 200 students who had sought early-decision admission to George Washington University received an e-mail last week that proclaimed "Congratulations" and welcomed them to the Class of 2014 -- for several hours. (Washington Post)
Gov. Bob McDonnell announced proposals yesterday to cut $2.3 billion from the state budget, in part by shaving another $730 million off schools funding and $316 million from public health services. McDonnell, who took office a month ago, has been under fire from Democrats who wanted him to make public his own spending priorities as lawmakers try to craft a two-year budget with about $4 billion less in revenue than expected. (Fredericksburg.com)
Long-term mortgage rates fell to near record lows this week, according to Freddie Mac. Freddie Mac's weekly rate report says a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to an average of 4.93 percent in the week ending Feb. 18, down from 4.97 percent last week. (Washington Business Journal)
Dogs around the world are resting comfortably right now because Mike Harding got laid off from his Wall Street firm in 1987.
That personal setback propelled Harding to open his own business, a company that evolved into Kuranda Dog Beds in Glen Burnie. The maker of a chew resistant cot for dogs, its customers include kennels and shelters from Annapolis to Great Britain and Hong Kong. (The Capital)


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Wednesday, 31 August 2016
An amazing first record for me at the park - a Black-tailed Godwit did a few circuits of E lake and landed twice briefly by the cafe boardwalk.
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Tuesday, 23 August 2016
Highlight this morning comprised 2 fem/imm Common Redstarts in the long W paddock hedgerow, by the second 'plateau' behind the dragonfly pond. Also 2 Green 'Peckers, 2 ad Little Grebes in W lake 'bay', and a 'kettle' of 3 Buzzards.
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Monday, 22 August 2016
1 Common Whitethroat, 2 Blackcap, 6+ Chiffchaff, 10 Goldfinch, mostly juvs, 10 Long-t tit, 4 Greenfinch, 5 Linnet, 2 juv Green 'Pecker, mixed flock of c.30 hirundines, GC Grebe young x 3 as big as the ads now, 1 ad Little Grebe [2 yesterday], 6 Tufted Duck.
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Sunday, 14 August 2016
Pretty quiet during a quick circuit. The GC Grebe young are now 2/3 the size of the ads and diving independently. 6 Tufted Ducks. A Peregrine flew over W lake.
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Tuesday, 9 August 2016
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Monday, 8 August 2016
The three GCG chicks are obviously feeding well - see a couple of the pix where one is trying to swallow a Rudd which it has juts been given! Also a pic of a Common Darter near the dragonfly pond. Click on the pix for bigger ones.
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Sunday, 7 August 2016
The Grebe chicks are OK after all. Seen mid W lake this morning being fed by the adults. Also lots of juv Crows around, mint of some sort by the Snipe paddock & dragonfly pond.
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Friday, 5 August 2016
I have concerns for the GC Grebe pair. Could only see 2 ads on E lake and 1 on W lake and no sign of young. Last time I saw them they were almost half the size of the ads so it would be a huge shame if they have been predated, esp as it was third time lucky to get beyond the egg stage. Last time they were swimming but still resorting to parent's back on occasion.
Other than that, these were the only interest:
Other than that, these were the only interest:
|6-Spot Burnet moths
|Common Blue [at least I think it's Common]
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Tuesday, 2 August 2016
There were 6 Swift over W lake in the rain this morning, and a couple of Sand Martins, and what sounded like a juv Green 'Pecker calling somewhere behind W lake.
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Monday, 1 August 2016
Looks like the rain brought down a few Phylloscs this morning. Party of about 6 Willow Warblers feeding with Long-t Tits near the far entrance to Cogan Wood [beyond the dragonfly wood], a couple of Chiffies by the dragonfly pond and another by the main boardwalk. Ad GC Grebe carrying chicks was on E lake near the bridge.
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text: Share: Comments Print October 28, 2014 at 10:33 AM Seattle real estate expected to be hot in 2015 Posted by Jon Talton Once again, Seattle ranks among the top 10 markets in the influential Emerging Trends in Real Estate by the Urban Land Institute and the consultancy PwC. For 2015, it ranks No. 8 overall based on the tech industry, highly skilled workforce and attractiveness to millennials. "Seattle is one of the top capital destinations outside the major core markets," the report said, "and as such is attractive to institutional and local investors alike." The showing continues a remarkable, multi-year run. Last year, Seattle ranked No. 6 overall. For 2015, a relative weakness is in the outlook for more single-family housing, where we rank No. 17 among the 75 markets Emerging Trends examines. No. 1 is Houston, followed by Austin, San Francisco, Denver, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles and Charlotte. Boston and Raleigh-Durham round out the top 10. Portland ranks No. 16. For the first time, the report breaks out Tacoma, which comes in at No. 62. Spokane is No. 67 and Boise No. 58. Much of the focus is on vibrant downtowns, and here Seattle shines. In general, the report says: No longer is it accepted that only the great coastal cities can be alive around the clock and on weekends. Downtown transformations have combined the key ingredients of housing, retail, dining, and walk-to-work offices to regenerate urban cores, spurring investment and development and raising the quality of life for a roster of cities. So let's call these reemergent downtowns "18-hour markets." Though they quiet down noticeably in the wee hours, deep into the evening the mix of shops, restaurants, and entertainment truly generates excitement. This is catalyzed by walk-to-work housing that encourages employers in the knowledge and talent industries to keep their offices downtown Millennials are attracted to cities with vibrant downtowns, but so are many boomers. These changing tastes, if they hold, would be one of the most profound residential trends since the end of World War II. The industry professionals interviewed were on guard against "black swan" events, especially global unrest. That, however, makes America even more of a safe haven for world investors. Other swans are home-bred. "Upcycles breed optimism, but excessive optimism can promote recklessness," the report says. You can download and read the entire report here. Today's Econ Haiku: We sailed on QE The austerity iceberg Meant many were lost Comments | More in Real estate | Topics: Downtown Seattle, Portland, Real estate


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Battlefield 4 Final Stand DLC Will Soon Be Free - Report
Final Stand goes free on Wednesday, apparently.
As part of EA's "Road To Battlefield 1" campaign, the company is giving away DLC for its newest Battlefield games, and now, it looks like the next offering has been revealed. Reddit user Trentandmike spotted a listing that shows Battlefield 4's Final Stand expansion will be free starting on Wednesday, May 18 (via DualShockers).
The listing was for Xbox One, but EA said when announcing the free DLC campaign that content would be offered across Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.
Final Stand includes four maps (Operation Whiteout, Hammerhead, Hangar 21, and Giants of Karelia), all of which take place in wintry environments. There are also near-future weapons and gadgets such as a DS-3 DECOY gun attachment that emits false blips on enemies' mini-maps and the XD-1 Accipiter, a remote-controlled, LMG-equipped drone.
The content, which came out at the end of 2014, normally sells for $15 on its own. It's also included in the $50 Battlefield 4 Premium pass.
Battlefield 4's Dragon's Teeth expansion was free May 3-10, while Battlefield Hardline's Robbery expansion was also free during that week. We'll bring you more details on the forthcoming Final Stand freebie offer, and whatever else gets announced, as new information becomes available.
Battlefield 1, which is set in World War 1, is scheduled to come out in October for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. For more, check out GameSpot's recent interview: "It's Not Worth Stepping on People's Memories."
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With summer winding down and the school year ramping up, this is the perfect time to reorganize anything that didn't work for you last year. One of the easiest ways to keep your house organized is to have a functional command center that meets the needs of your family.
Discover Your Problem Areas
Does your home have that 'special place' where everything seems to drop, pile up, or land? Is there more than one of those 'special places' in your home? Walk around your home and find all the spaces where your family currently dumps their items. Did you find one that was more used than others? That's a great place for your family's command center, it's going to feel amazing to retrain the space and replace the bad habit.
Identify Your Family's Needs
The ideal command center will be a place that every member of your family uses every single day so you should make sure that everyone gets what they need from the family command center. Some things you may consider would be a place to put mail, coupon sorting, whiteboard for notes, to-do lists, places for kids to hang their backpacks, an in/out wall file for homework and paperwork, chore charts and shopping lists. Having a way to handle and organize the constant deluge of life will prevent paper and chaos from cluttering your mind and your home.
Find your Products
Now that you know what you'll be using your family command center for, it's time to find items to help you make it work. Your first priority should be finding a calendar that you love and that will work for your family. Calendars.com has some great organizational calendars that will help pull any command center together. You'll also need writing essentials, like pens, pencils, markers, and highlighters, and somewhere to keep them all. Think about adding a hanging file organizer to collect incoming papers and another for outgoing papers. You should also add a corkboard for notes, pictures, and other important items. Don't forget hooks for backpacks and purses, office supplies, papers, and anything else you think you'll need!
Make it YOURS!
The last step to a great command center is to make it uniquely your family's. Whatever your style is, find something to decorate the space. Your family will walk by this spot multiple times a day, so it might as well be nice to look at! Add your family name or crest in a frame, an inspirational quote, or just a great family picture.
And now, your new family command center is complete. You've come a long way from an icky catch-all for family junk to an organized spaces with tons of function!


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Unconventional gas resources, including tight sands, constitute some of the largest components of remaining natural gas resources in the world. Developing unconventional and tight gas reservoirs will allow to better meet rising energy needs. As the development of existing fields continues into deeper formations and the exploration of new reservoirs/plays is mainly toward unconventional, new challenges are now being faced such as:
- Gas rate declines rapidly reaching uneconomical levels very quickly.
- Condensate and/or water can be produced along the gas- encountering liquid loading problems.
- Due to heterogeneity, obtaining quality reservoir data can become an issue.
- Locating the best depth of a well to obtain the highest amount of production.
The challenges mentioned are not the only ones that will be encountered in the unconventional tight gas system. COLOSSUS GROUP understands the problem and offers several solutions to help our clients respond to any challenge. Check the following sections to get an insight of what we offer:
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Skip's Tournaments at Abaco Beach Resort
It's that time of year again – Skip's Tournaments are taking place at Abaco Beach Resort! The fishing season is underway and the battles & excitement have begun. We have one tournament under our belt this season thus far and more to come. The Out Islands definitely have the best fishing in all of the Bahamas!
The White Marlin Roundup took place here in Abaco during the third week of April and was leg one of the Abaco Diamond Series. This tournament marks the transition from sailfish to blue marlin season. Among the catches were a 55 lb dolphin, a 59 lb tuna, and of course plenty of released white marlin!
These tournaments are always an exciting time on property with daily breakfasts delivered to the crews every morning, rum punch dock greetings when they return, and loads of speculation about who is going to be taking home all the prize money. Dinner events and grill nights we've been hosting couldn't be more perfect with all the excitement flying around on our beautiful, Bahamian breezes!
The remaining Skip's Tournaments this season include:
The Custom Shootout
Production vs. Custom
Abaco Beach Blue Marlin Tournament
Stay tuned to our social media for updates, our calendar for specific dates (and what live entertainment we have each night) and check Skip's Tournaments during the fishing for live score postings!


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Kyle.maestri needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 158 designs submitted by 25 freelance designers.
Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School exists to provide Christ centered, biblically based classical education that nurtures the whole child. We are a K-12 Christian familiy oriented school in the classical tradition.
We are looking for something that accomplishes having a regal historical weight, warmth, and Christ-centered.
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There have always been female warriors, and Women's History Month is an appropriate time to remember them. While many civilians are aware that the number of women on active duty in all branches of service has risen dramatically, few know the extent of women's service to our country, particularly in combat roles.
A small number of women have been in combat throughout American history—though they had to disguise themselves as men and enlist under aliases. Deborah Samson Gannett from Plymouth, Mass., was one of the first. In 1782, she enlisted under the name of her deceased brother, Robert Shurtleff Samson, and served in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. She was wounded twice and cut a musket ball out of her own thigh, so a doctor wouldn't examine her and find out she was a woman. (more…)


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If you have always wanted to learn Vedic astrology-
This is your answer!
To view the entire curriculum and register go to:
3 Ways to Learn Vedic Astrology
1 ) Take the course along with a group of students in accordance to the scheduled time a semester begins. Certification on completion of all 6 semesters
2) Take the course on your own time. There is no group activity or webinars. You will watch the videos and take a test. Once the test is graded and passed you then move on to the next video. Certification on completion of all 6 semesters. Joni is available for questions. $997 per semester
3) Purchase the videos by semester with no tests. With this option there is no certification awarded. The cost is $797 per semester.
You are going to be learning from one the most reputable and well-known Vedic astrologers in the world.
How are the courses delivered? And how many semesters are there?
There are 6 semesters.
Each class has a video you watch online on the website.
There will be an online a test after each video.
Tutors are available to grade and help with the test and material.
The course uses Joni's original book as the workbook:
Eastern Astrology for Western Minds.
There will be online live webinars with Joni to go over the videos the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 19:00 Dallas time. The webinars are also recorded for later viewing.
You will be connected to other students and teachers to share information.
1st semester curriculum
Intro into Vedic Astrology
Houses (Bhavam)
House to House (Bhavat Bhavam)
Planets (Grahas)
Signs (Rashi)
Aspects (Drishti)
Nakshatras (all 27)
2nd semester (Prediction)
Retrograde planets and stations
Important Rules in Vedic astrology
Transits (Gochara)
Rahu and Ketu in Prediction
Dashas (How to Predict) 2-3 parts Maha dasha Bhukti, Antara dashas, nakshatras
Divisional Charts (Vargas) Kennedy's and Chris Evert
3rd semester (Applying principals)
Rahu/Ketu in charts and Kala Sarpa Yoga, Christina Onassis and Athina Roussel
Using Transits (Gochara) house to house in transit, Princess Caroline and Grace Kelly
Marakas in prediction, John Kennedy Jr and Coner Clapton
Upachaya Houses and Free Will, Lance Armstrong
Dispositors, a Systematic Approach, Dale Earnhardt
Life of Brothers, Ernest and Julio Gallo
Oprah Winfrey's life analyzed
Rise and Fall of Power and wealth in a chart, President George W. Bush and Michael Milken
4th semester
Varshaphal Chart (yearly solar return chart)
Remedial Measures, omens, gems, yantras, mantras
Chart rectification
Electional Charts (Muhurta) marriage, surgery, business
Horary Charts (question) Prashna
Panchanga, Tithi, Nakshatra, Karana. Yoga, Vaar, Shad Bala
Relationship compatibility (Synastry)
Intro into Jaimini, karakas and rashi aspects
Intro into KP system (Krishnamurti) of astrology using nakshatra dispositors
5th Semester
World prediction
Planetary Cycles, outer planets Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Saturn and Jupiter cycles Rahu and Ketu and eclipses
War and Destruction
Global Disease
Airline Crashes
Prediction with the world economy
Pisces New Moon Chart, and Charts of Countries
Stock market prediction
Sports prediction
6th Semester
Actual reading of charts for clients.
Students may read each other as well as actual clients.
You will be trained and guided using all the information from course and more!
How much is the cost? Can it be paid for each semester or total?
Each semester has introduction price right now, which is $870 (down from $997)
You can purchase one semester or you can pay in full and get an additional 10% discount.
for all semesters and get 10% discount
Even though I have studied Astrology for many years, there is no ceiling to this science, there is always new ways of looking at the planets and with this course I have expanded my understanding and knowledge of Vedic Astrology tenfold.
I have embarked on a journey in University of Vedic Astrology with Joni Patry. You get all the answers with a reading from an astrologer from time to time but nothing beats understanding all the life answers through your own comprehension.


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Well, hello Miss Charlotte
The German family firm Pilz is transforming assembly lines with smart controls that allow man and 'cobot' to work safely side by side with no safety cages.
• One of the 9,000 workers at BMW's Spartanburg car factory in South Carolina is known to her colleagues as Miss Charlotte. She is a stocky grey-blue robot, as tall as one of her smaller co-workers. She boasts a highly flexible arm with a small roller on the end. This roller moves at a constant pressure along the sides of a door panel lining no faster than a human being would do it. Thirty seconds later Miss Charlotte has moved to the next car door.
It is significant that the BMW workers have given a name to the robot working beside them on the assembly line. It highlights a profound change. Until recently robots were only accepted in factories if they were securely separated from the human workers by a metal grille. Now robots are no longer things to be afraid of; instead, they have become colleagues. Some of the credit for that is due to the German family firm of Pilz, which calls itself the "safety ambassador".
Pilz's headquarters are in Ostfildern near Stuttgart, south-west Germany. The firm has more than 2,200 employees, a turnover of €306m (£270m) in 2016, and 40 subsidiaries around the world. About 70% of its production is exported. It is one of Germany's unknown world market leaders. Unknown because its products, which include electronic control and monitoring devices, sensors and switches, are only sold to the manufacturers and operators of machines and engineering plant. For the uninitiated, the most visible Pilz product is the safety relay and switchgear PNOZ (Pilz emergency automatic shutdown) installed in control cabinets and triggered by the red emergency buttons prominently attached to countless industrial machines – from assembly lines and packaging machines to printing presses, rollercoasters, wind turbines and stage scenery.
In an emergency the patented device, which has become a generic name around the world, does not simply cut off the electricity supply but brings the machines to a controlled stop so there are no breakages, no load crashes and the machine can be restarted quickly. According to Pilz, PNOZ is the world's most widely used safety relay. Together with Pilz sensors, light grids, laser scanners, camera and control systems, it has made the company's name in the safety business.
Pilz was founded in 1948 as a glassblowing workshop, and first made apparatus for medical technology. During the rebuilding of Germany's factories after the war, the firm turned to control and monitoring components for machines – for example, two-hand controls for presses, to ensure operators keep their hands out of danger when the press is in motion.
Peter Pilz, son of the founder, then moved further into electronics and programmable memory controllers, boosting sales through the firm's first subsidiaries. When he died in a plane crash in 1975, his wife, Renate, carried on the work – first employing a manager, then taking over herself in 1994 – and this year she has handed the job on, to her daughter and son. It was under Renate Pilz's management that the number of employees rose to 2,200 and it was she who made sure that Pilz invested nearly 20% of its turnover in research and development and set up its own thinktank for smarter production.
Her work bore fruit, and allowed Pilz to get into the robot sector at an early stage. In 2016, there were an estimated 1.8m robots in factories around the world (including about 200,000 in Germany). That figure is forecast to rise to 3m within two years and Germany is the world's fifth largest robot market. Most of them are still classic industrial robots, slogging away at high speed and tremendous power in protective cages. But lightweight robots with low load capacity working at human speed are increasingly being used. They can be put to work in the same area as their human colleagues without any safety fencing. The most advanced "cobots" (collaborative robots) can even learn movements if given a demonstration. "It used to be the case that man and machine had to be separated as safely as possible," says Klaus Stark, head of innovation at Pilz. "Now that principle has been turned on its head. Humans and machines work at the same place and at the same time, just like colleagues."
The potential for this man-robot collaboration is huge – in nursing care, household cleaning, operating theatres, but initially and above all in the automation of simple assembly work. "The low entry prices and the great media interest in the technology triggered downright hype," wrote the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering (IAO) in a 2016 study on the "initial experiences of user companies" with cobots. It concluded: "The new technology works! But are the new robots really safe?"
The year before a robot had killed a worker at the Volkswagen works in Kassel, north of Frankfurt; while setting up the robot, the young man was trapped by the robotic arm and crushed against a metal plate. The incident hit the headlines, feeding fears that these machines would not only eliminate jobs but might also constitute a deadly danger at work. However, the robot involved was a classic industrial model in a safety cage.
In fact, the number of accidents at work – including fatal ones – has been falling in Germany for more than 20 years. In 2016 there were 424 deaths. According to figures reported by Germany's statutory accident insurance, in 2015 there were 183 notifiable accidents involving robots, or 304 if robot-like plant is included. These are very low figures compared with nearly 44,000 accidents involving the operation of machines and the figures are minute compared with the total of about 877,000 work-related accidents.
Pilz can claim some of the credit for the improvement. Its products include pressure mats that detect when a person is approaching and slow down or halt the robot; tactile skin membranes that cover the robot arms like a sweater and control its movements when a human approaches; and safety doors that only permit access to people with the requisite smart card. There are also lots of job-specific sensors, camera systems for three-dimensional room surveillance and laser scanners that surround the robot with grids of beams and shut it down if these are broken.
If accidents still happen, despite all the precautions, Stark says it is often because people tempt fate. "You just cannot imagine the lengths people will go to outsmart the safety systems." It might be to retrieve a dropped tool, to loosen a jammed conveyor belt or simply to save themselves a few extra steps.
Robots must always be made safe around human colleagues. In certain circumstances contact is permitted, for example with classic pick-and-place applications. Otherwise the machine would not be of any real assistance. So robots rated as "incomplete machines" under the EU machinery directive must be turned into "complete machines" by having their safety inspected on site in the factories and when they actually work. Only then are they awarded the CE (Conformité Européenne) label.
That is why Pilz sends its own team to tour factories and enhance the safety of robots made by various manufacturers. The engineers reduce the impact of potential collisions by rounding edges and corners on the robot grippers, fitting padding or enlarging the contact areas. Finally, they take a collision-measuring instrument out of their big plastic cases: with springs of 12 different strengths. The sensors on the apparatus measure the force and pressure the robot might exert on different parts of a person's body in a collision. A worker may still receive a knock or squeeze, but there should be no pain or injury.
According to Stark, this works well with Miss Charlotte in Spartanburg and with several dozen lightweight robots in BMW's other factories: in Leipzig they apply glue to windshields; in Dingolfing, southern Bavaria, they insert bevel gears weighing several kilos into gearboxes human employees are working on at the same time – all in a very confined space, all without any protective screens.
However, Stark warns: "Robots can only detect human beings indirectly, despite all the sensors, cameras and other aids. They don't know if what they have detected is a coat stand, a cardboard box, a shadow or a human hand or head." That is why there is no solution – or at least no affordable solution – to the question posed by a saw manufacturer who wanted to be sure that fingers would be detected before they met the saw blade. "There is so much dust and debris churned up that at the moment that is technically very complicated." Frozen meat pushed over saws by human hands encased in gloves for the meat industry poses another tricky problem.
"Safety is often seen as a necessary evil, a tiresome 'add-on'," says Stark. And safety technology is not terribly sexy, he admits. Pilz does not send rockets to the moon with the world looking on with open mouths. "But I still see our work as highly ethical, because by taking many small and large steps we protect people – and investments. For engineers, few other things are as meaningful."-


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The site is part of the Defense Department's continued commitment to make health information available and easy to find, officials said. Content is categorized by topic or audience, including servicemembers, retirees and families; health care providers; educators and researchers; Military Health System staff; Defense Department leaders; and the media.
"We've listened to the feedback from our users and redesigned the site to make it better-easier to navigate and easier to find information," said Dr. Michael Kilpatrick, director of strategic communications for the Military Health System. "The new Health.mil is better organized, better looking, and more seamlessly integrated with our social media efforts."
The new design better serves the system's health care beneficiaries by providing links to Tricare and eBenefits up front. An easy-to-navigate layout provides multiple paths to the information, including an exposed site map and a topic index on every page. The new site includes improved Section 508 compliance for the disabled and is easier to use with mobile devices. A robust search function pulls in results from across multiple organizational Web sites within the Military Health System.
America's Military Health System is a unique partnership of medical educators, medical researchers and health-care providers and their support personnel worldwide. This Defense Department enterprise consists of the office of the assistant secretary of defense for health affairs; the medical departments of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard and Joint Chiefs of Staff; the combatant command surgeons; and Tricare providers, including private-sector health-care providers, hospitals
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(From a Military Health System news release.)
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Council Member, Council District 6 — City of San Buenaventura
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Lorrie Brown
- Water. Business. Housing.
- Revitalization of the Johnson Corridor, Sidewalks...
- Protecting the Integrity of the General Plan
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My Top 3 Priorities
- Water. Business. Housing.
- Revitalization of the Johnson Corridor, Sidewalks in Montalvo and an ALDI's on the Eastside
- Protecting the Integrity of the General Plan
Community Activities
Lorrie Brown, MPPA is native of Ventura, born and raised in the "Bird track." She is a mother, an educator and a public servant. She received her Associates in Bilingual Studies, a Bachelors in Communication and Masters in Public Policy and Administration. Her background is in Economic Development. She served as project management lead of two half-million dollar capital improvement projects.
In 2016 she worked for the Watershed Protection District as Management Assistant and became a certified substitute teacher in 2017. Later, she contracted with the City of Ventura as a technical writer to draft a procedural manual for their Business Tax Office.
She owns a writing and communications consultancy called Final Polish, which provides technical writing solutions for businesses, agencies and individuals who need polished media services and is a member of the Ventura Chamber of Commerce.
Brown has been appointed to two non-partisan public advisory boards. She was twice appointed to the Ventura County Women's Economic Roundtable by Steve Bennett (2014-2017)and sat on the City of Ventura's Downtown Parking Advisory Committee (2012-2014) . Lorrie was then elected to two partisan positions, one as Assembly District 37 Delegate (2016-2018) and another as secretary of a County Central Committee (2016-2018) and appointed to a state Caucus E-Board as Corresponding Secretary (2016-2018).
She also serves, is a member of or has contributed to numerous community organizations in various capacities, including but not limited to, the Ventura County Women's Political Council, the Ventura Surfrider Foundation, SEIU 721 and Coastal Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy.
Lorrie comes from a family that serves. She ran for City Council twice because she has a passion for public service. Her father is a Vietnam Airforce Veteran, her mother a retire Registered Nurse. She raise three children in Ventura and her son is now a Corporal in the US Marines.
Who supports this candidate?
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- Please see a list of my endorsements here: https://brownforventura.com/endorsements
Political Beliefs
Political Philosophy
Most of my work whether it is in a volunteer, civic, religious or community capacity is primarily for the purpose of community or people building. I believe that with the right tools, the appropriate focus and great vision people and communities can help themselves. I have seen policy corrupt and policy liberate, it is all in how that policy is initially established, guarded, implemented and enforced. If policy cannot remain true to its original intent through all phases of its existence it runs the risk of becoming more corrupt than liberating.
I think it is important to be involved in protecting those underserved communities that lack the institutional knowledge to protect themselves and to form alliances where possible to improve upon existing policies that work.
When I sit on any advisory board, committee or in any civic capacity I always ask myself, "What qualifying perspective can I add from my background and demographic that no one else will see?" and "Is that perspective clarifying, helpful and/or necessary to the issues at hand?" I must decide if I am adding to the discussion based upon my educational background and experience, my diverse demographical make-up, my regional perspective or all three combined. Once this has been determined I understand that my duty is to speak on behalf of the people I represent boldly, unapologetically and intelligently. This is what is required of anyone who wishes to bring any form of respect to underserved communities and this is exactly what I plan to do.
Currently there exists an indirect implication that poor populations of people are a problem and from a cultural stand point a problem must be fixed and that fixing usually includes punitive action. We have a huge uphill battle to fight because we must combat the idea that people are problems whether they are homeless, unemployed, underemployed, recently graduated and unable to pay off college loans, without transportation, living from pay check to paycheck.
Based upon these observations, as a community leader in a position to affect policy the challenges I see would include: Not creating policy that harms more than help, not only serving a narrow view, standing up for good policy even if it may be unpopular, remembering that the seat itself cannot become more important than the reason why you hold the seat, the public does not always understand the whys behind policy or the long term benefits due to imminent short term negative affects, dogmatic policy that is just a knee-jerk reaction to often-times tragic event seems inevitable and avoid losing more public faith in failing policy because of unwillingness or desire to change
As a public servant the great opportunities that exist as a result of a position would be to be in a position to affect necessary incremental changes, the ability to review, observe and evaluate what is working right first-hand, initiate educational community campaigns to enlist public buy-in on key policy solutions, observe how the opposite positions think and view issues and the values they attach to that, be in a credible position to ask questions and provide a balanced approach, preserve good policy and introduce new collaborative policy and not fall into trap of dogmatic policy and instead guide others to a more balanced decision making process.
These things are a privilege.
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Bruised Tailbone From Cycling
Cycling can help improve cardiovascular fitness, lung health and muscle strength, but it also has the potential to cause tailbone pain. Without rest and treatment, the condition could get worse and even become chronic, so it's important to take action when you first start to feel pain. With a few precautions, you should be able to continue to enjoy the benefits of bicycling without further problems.
If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, seek emergency treatment immediately.
The tailbone, which is called the coccyx, consists of a group of five small bones at the base of the spine that form a triangular shape and join the spine to the pelvis. The medical term for pain in the coccyx area is coccygodynia.
Causes of Bruising
If you cycle regularly, the repetitive motion of constantly leaning forward can stretch the base of your spine and strain the muscles and ligaments around the coccyx. This motion, in addition to holding a forward-leaning position for a long period, leads to inflammation. Over time, your muscles may no longer be able to hold your coccyx in the normal position. Risk factors include reduced muscle mass, osteoporosis, congenital bone conditions, low calcium and vitamin D levels, and advanced age. Women also have a higher risk because they have a wider pelvis than men.
The main symptom is pain localized to the tailbone region, although the pain may radiate from the coccyx down into the lower pelvis and even into your thighs or lower legs. The pain is often worse while sitting or moving from sitting to standing up, during a bowel movement, during sex, or while bending or lifting heavy objects. Diagnosis is usually made with an x-ray, CT or MRI scans, or by rectal examination.
Ice is best to use right after injury. Apply for 15 to 20 minutes at a time during the following 48 hours. Heat is also helpful and your doctor may use special heat-producing diathermy or ultrasound in his office, although you can also use home treatments including warm compresses, a heating pad or sitting in a warm water bath for 15 to 20 minutes every hour. Pain relievers may help, as can injections of nerve blockers. Use a "donut" cushion while sitting and also stool softeners if you experience pain from bowel movements. Very rare cases may require surgical removal of the coccyx.
Time Frame
A bruised tailbone may take several days or weeks to heal completely. In cases where the tailbone is actually fractured, you may need to stay in bed for a day or two; the healing process can take four to six weeks. You can return to your normal activities when pain has improved and you are able to sit, bend and walk without pain.
A French study, published in the journal "Spine" in December 2000, showed that being obese and having a high body mass index is a contributing factor in tailbone bruising and pain. Losing weight may not prevent coccydynia completely, but it can reduce your risk. Eat a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D to promote bone health, and use weight-bearing exercises to strength muscles and encourage strong bones.
- "American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation"; Successful Injection for Coccyx Pain; Patrick M. Foye, et al.; September 2006
- Spine Universe: Coccydynia Tailbone Pain; December 2009
- NYUMC Hospital for Joint Diseases; Coccyx Fracture; Debra Wood, RN; September 2010
- Summit Medical Group; Tailbone Injuries; Pierre Rouzier, M.D.; 2009
- Jupiterimages/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images


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Wow! What a day today was! I thoroughly enjoyed Mother's Day today. I was on time, knew my parts, and actually looked good this morning. I'd had a great weekend, tried out some new things, met new friends, and flexed my schedule when Peanut got sick with no anger, frustration, or resentment. My house, though not spotless, is ok enough for guests (we're all family here- just ignore that pile of laundry on the chair we never use). My vegetable garden is coming along nicely. And I sent my mother's day cards out a week ago, so I'm even on top of that.
This is in stark contrast to last mother's day. I didn't do my annual Mother's Day post last year. It's ok if you didn't notice. We're all so busy, how could I expect you to? I don't go to your website nearly enough unless you send me a link, lol!
It's really too bad, because I had lots of great material, mostly centered on my son's discovery of his new friend, "pee-pee," and I had written it a million times in my head. I couldn't wait to get home from church and type it all up. My readers were going to LOVE such anecdotes as the first time I heard, "Mommy! Come look my pee-pee is bigger…and it tickles" They were especially going to get a kick over my response the time he called out, "Mommy! I've got something to show you!" What is it honey? "My pee-pee. It's not a pee-pee anymore. It's a surprise." I answered (without thinking), "That's what they all say, honey. And a smart girl won't fall for that!"
Yep. It was gonna be awesome. I was going to write it after the mother's day breakfast at my church, so I could include some heartwarming nugget about how the Peanut served me breakfast. But I left both the breakfast and the accompanying church service in tears. I was the only single mom at the minister's table, and at that breakfast I learned stuff about my ex that I wish I hadn't. Stuff that confirmed I was right to leave, but still stuff that hurt. And, later, when my pastor preached on how men should cherish and honor the saintly women who put up with them, run their households, and rear their children, rather than appreciating his wisdom (wish more men would teach that), I was overcome with feeling that I was unappreciated, not cherished, not loved, not fought for, not protected. Not wanted. Otherwise, I wouldn't be single. Of course, that's not true, but you ladies have all been there hurting and you know how the devil comes in and twists the knife through whatever lies he can get you to believe.
But today was a great day. Low stress, lots of laugh, and great folks. We honored our Sunday School teacher (and I'm really going to miss her now that Triumphant Life is about to start Sunday School), had a great time praising the Lord together, and I was even treated to dinner: the group let me pick where to eat, and one of the guys picked up my check.
And it's not just that today, Mother's Day, was great, but I realized that this last year I've strung together days and weeks of great times, punctuated by a little heartache here and there, but over all life is good. Sure, there was some serious financial shock at the end of last year, but I regrouped, altered my lifestyle to adjust to the new reality, and am even happier. I've divested almost all of my extracurricular and volunteer activities. I'm focusing on "us" right now. You know what's funny? All of those organizations (and people) found someone else to do the job. All those websites I used to run? Mostly hired out. The world didn't stop just because I decided o take a breather. Ok, I'll admit that hurt just a tiny bit to discover I was so, uh, dispensable. But not enough to negate the awesomeness of being at T-Ball with my son, not worried about the 20 other things I'd have to sacrifice to watch him because, now-a-days I only have one or two things on my plate each night. And it's usually something with him.
There are times I feel a pull to give more money, give more time, but you know what? When I check the Spirit on this, He typically isn't the one pulling me. Rather, He more often urges me to scale back. Scale back that gift, scale back that donation, scale back how much you'll volunteer to help at that event. Right now you need to take care of business. And business #1 is your son.
Now, don't get me wrong. I think I'm doing a great job, but I still have a fair amount of "Mom guilt." This is especially evident when I look at mommy-and-me school projects. My projects with the Peanut are typically hastily done in contrast to the intricate concoctions his classmates bring in. I cringe when I see all the energy and time other parents put into their kids, wearing home-made matching family shirts to cheer on their little sports star, running to a multitude of lessons, buying them all kinds of cool toys, stuff like that. But the guilt is still there.
But I console myself knowing that I rarely see other kids launch into a public mommy kiss fest, and I don't hear other moms talk about how their baby wrote them a song, "Mommy is my best friend." If the worst frustration I have about my son his habit of hugging and kissing me profusely at the most inappropriate times, then well, I must be doing ok. Another year like this, and I may just have to ditch these "Mother's Day for the SuperMom" posts… because I'll no longer qualify! And that's the way it SHOULD be!
Previous "Mothers Day for the SuperMom" posts:
Mother's Day for the SuperMom, 2009
Mother's Day for the SuperMom, 2008
Mother's Day for the SuperMom (the original, 2007)
Mother's Day for the SuperMom, 2011
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0131 556 4272
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In the famous words of the great philosophers "The Weathergirls" ...'The Street's the place to go!". We hope you think so too! We are about to reach the landmark of thirteen years as The Street Bar & cornerstone of Edinburgh's Pink Triangle, and for the past four years "The Street Nightclub" has been open until 3am in our basement EVERY Friday & Saturday. We are proud to have become a landmark on Edinburgh's social scene. A trendy & popular mixed bar, independently owned, with friendly staff. By day the glass front makes it an ideal place to relax with a coffee & people watch, whilst at night it attracts a livelier crowd with a buzzing atmosphere.
The Street is set out over two floors, for eating, drinking & dancing with outdoor heated smoking areas on both levels. We are open until 1am Sunday to Thursday and 3am at the weekend. An extensive international 'Street Food' menu is served until 9pm & Mexican 'Street Food' is available until midnight every night. We serve a premium selection of beers, wines & spirits, plus an extensive cocktail list. On Sunday, Monday & Tuesday selected cocktails are £5 with other selected drink promos available the rest of the week.
A hectic schedule of entertainment ensues every week. Wednesdays is "Prize Surprize" which is NOT a Pub Quiz - it's a GAMESHOW hosted by Ryan Matthewson (with comedy & cabaret and with games such as "The Wheel of Misfortune", Bingo, "I'm not a celebrity get me in there!", "Deal or NO Deal", "Supermarket Sweep" & much much more PLUS a big CASH JACKPOT). Thursday nights is 'The Quality Street Show' with DJs LouLou Honky Tonk, Marie Potter & guests playing every flavour in the box.
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Further additions which make The Street a stand-out place to hang are the vintage style black & white Photo Booth & Scotland's first 'Street-Art' Gallery where you can buy a Banksy with your beer! Our basement area is available for private hire subject to availability with plenty buffet options to choose from.
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Thank you for visiting our web page to find out about our organization. We are an active organization and we pride ourselves on our service to citizens who live, work and travel through our city.
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Our staff is comprised of sixteen full-time officers and four auxiliary officers. In addition to the officers we have three part-time dispatchers.
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The department also has a dual purpose canine. The canine is not only trained for patrol use but also narcotics detection.
We encourage people to help us make our community safe. If you see a crime in progress or some type of suspicious activity, please call us at 419-673-0771 or dial 911.
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