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What is QUBITICA?
QUBITICA is a platform for developers and users of Ethereum based solutions. Ethereum offers an approach to add information to the blockchain, e.g. Contracts that we view as future-oriented. These types of contracts, whether Ethereum-based or not, will be called Smart Contracts.
To anticipate it. The long-term goal of QUBITICA is to become a major supplier of Smart Contract solutions. Maybe we already are, but the market is still not developed so much that this would be a significant qualification right now. However, the developments in Blockchain will grow disproportionately, which is why it is the right time to find an intelligent solution to handle these tasks.
For this purpose, the basics have to be created which are also to be found in the field of data structures of blockchain solutions. These are now encoded but not encrypted files that make all the data of a blockchain accessible to everyone. Based on these data structures, programs can be found such as 'geth', which allow ordered access, and other programs which are described in part by means of interface definitions (API). The whole structure from the blockchain file system to a finished program, which e.g. can be integrated into a software for the settlement of insurance transactions, can preferably be converted into a layer model. And this model will be a key for future successful development.
In addition to the developers who work on all these layers, it is also possible to define users who access the developed layer, even if the layer is perhaps complex and technically influenced. This fact makes it difficult to define the term user exactly. We will generally speak of users if we mean the user of the top layer. So a user who is further away from technical know-how. In computer science, layer models are generally developed from bottom to top, so that the bottom layer is usually close to the hardware.
What sets QUBITICA apart from a normal IT company operating in this field? QUBITICA is largely made up of freelance developers who provide their developments not only for money but also against QBIT participation in future profits or gains. With QUBITICA, the freelance developer will be practically an entrepreneur without the typical problems of owning a company. The platform is responsible for sales and processing, the developer only does what he does best. The practical advantages of this structure can be found in the mining of QBIT. What is the number of developers worldwide who would like to transfer their ideas to a truly entrepreneurial structure, but can not do this as a pure service provider in their own country? We are impressed by this energy and to see free developers as a decentralized structure. The corporate structure itself becomes a decentralized system.
What is a QBIT?
QUBITICA's QBIT is an ERC-20 token that honors developers' achievements. This honors is thus more comparable to company shares than to money. Developers receive QBIT for the implementation of projects and thus a share in the assets of the platform. A developer becomes a miner of shares through the power of his programming. He can now keep this QBIT, which represents his share of the overall project, or pocket it against ether or USD / Euro.
But QBIT are also the unit with which users can acquire services. For this you buy QBIT either from the developers or via the platform itself. A purchase via stock exchanges is of course also possible. All services on QUBITICA are purchased or licensed by QBIT. This creates a cycle of QBIT-generating developers and QBIT-consuming users, connecting platform developers and users and providing the necessary functionality.
What can I do with my QBIT?
The sale of QBIT to the Platform is possible at any time.
Of course I can also buy services from QUBITICA myself
QUBITICA is not a non-profit project, on the contrary. QUBITICA strives to make profits from all projects by selling licenses or services that benefit the developer community. So QUBITICA does not want to be open source either. QUBITICA has not needed any external investments, neither through ICOs nor through other investments. The pre-financing of projects is supported by the cash flow and the capitalization.
Summary of QUBITICA - Developers - Users - Relationship
What does QUBITICA do as a platform?
QUBITICA is the bridge between user and developer and bundles the developments. QUBITICA ensures the success-oriented tendering and integration of development projects. QUBITICA offers a 24/7 opportunity to trade QBIT.
What is a user:
A person or company using the services of QUBITICA. This requires QBIT that can be bought against different currencies on the platform.
What is a developer:
A person or company who develops the functionalities offered or integrated on QUBITICA. For this the developer gets a predefined number of QBIT.
The development steps
At the moment the emphasis is on the implementation of robust interfaces for the different layers. However, users of QUBITICA already have the opportunity to license or purchase services with regard to the top layer. These services are preferably offered directly through the website. Users of the lower levels are looked after by the development team on site. These can be solutions in the area CORE or developer API. These are usually functionalities in the area of efficient algorithms which are individually adapted to the customers. The order-related development of Smart Contracts (Ethereum) is also currently being handled internally, since here too no adequate standards have been defined in order to transfer these tasks efficiently to the community.
Thus, the next development steps were made by focusing on tasks around the core of the blockchain. A fascinating area in which we like to put a lot of work and ideas and for which the resources of many developers are needed. These tasks will determine the project pipeline for the next few months before we can focus more on the Smart Contracts.
Success steps that are already behind us are the introduction of a layer that can be understood as a view (see relational database) and the subsequent efficient mapping of the Ether Blockchain including this layer on single server systems. With this we move away from the transactional and account-driven view to a consideration of the connections between these instances. An important step towards a new formal language and semantics. This approach will be of use in the development of smart contracts.
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This week I will call my U.S. senators and House representative and urge them to stop the God-King's trade war. Please call yours as well.
This is not really about protectionism. While the God-King fulminated about Canadian dairy policy, in fact the U.S. has been doing for dairy products exactly what China has done for steel: subsidizing overproduction by agribusiness dairy farms, such that U.S. dairy farmers destroyed 100,000,000 gallons of milk last year alone. But those subsidies aren't enough to prop up small, family-owned dairy farms, many of which are going under.
In Canada, by contrast, federal supply controls limit dairy production and tariffs keep U.S. agribusiness from flooding the market and underpricing Canadian producers, so Canadian dairy farmers have steady markets and reliable incomes. Yes, that means Canadians pay up to three times the U.S. price for milk. But they get milk that is free of growth hormones and antibiotics, and the Canadian system is extremely popular in Canada.
And no, that doesn't violate NAFTA or other trade treaties … because those treaties excluded dairy products for a variety of reasons, including U.S. agribusiness' use of growth hormones and antibiotics.
But again, this isn't really about protectionism. The most revealing statements of the weekend were the God-King's and his advisors use of the phrase "piggy bank" to describe trade among the Western allies. A piggy bank is a familial or personal repository.
As the God-King, his advisors, and many conservatives see it, the Western nations are a family in which the U.S. is 'Dad.' For example, a U.S. commenter at the Guardian article linked above replied to a Canadian: "You owe your very existence to the U.S." … an extension of the arrogant condescension with which too many Americans treat Europeans. ("You'd all be speaking German/Russian if we hadn't saved your asses!")
And that's why the God-King and his acolytes went ballistic when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau repeated, in a news conference after the G7 summit, the same comments he made earlier last week. The God-King and his acolytes see Prime Minister Trudeau and the other G7 leaders as disobedient children.
In declaring tariffs on their steel products, he was 'Dad' choosing to reduce their 'allowance,' which he and his acolytes believe is his prerogative as "head of the family." When 'Dad' says you'll get a smaller 'allowance,' you don't argue and you don't retaliate. And if you do argue or retaliate, you get punished. Period.
That's why the God-King referred to Prime Minister Trudeau as "Justin" and talked about "robbing the piggy bank."
This isn't really about milk in Canada, or failing family dairy farms in Wisconsin. This is about whether the President of the United States is 'Dad' and the leaders of our closest allies are mere 'children' who will do as they're told, when they're told. To defy 'Dad,' especially when he's about to do important business ("We have a world to run") with someone like Kim Jong Un, is to embarrass 'Dad' and make 'Dad' look weak – as trade war hawk Peter Navarro explained in saying "there's a special place in hell" for Prime Minister Trudeau because he "betrayed" the God-King.
And all of that is why I ask you to join me in calling your senators and House reps, and urging them to stop the God-King's trade war. Other nations are not our children, and we can't expect them to meekly accept a lower 'allowance.' As sovereign nations, they will retaliate … and a trade war will hurt everyone involved.
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Be mindful of the future: information and knowledge management in Star Wars tie-in fiction
In the last fifty years, media franchises have been using tie-in fiction to expand their universes and tell stories outside main events. This paper examines how information is used specifically in Star Wars tie-in fiction and its recent transition to using knowledge management. To start, this paper looks at the history of tie-in fiction from its roots in the 1960s to the modern day, before transitioning to the role of brand managers and editors as information managers. Then, this paper documents the history of Star Wars tie-in fiction and how information strategies were implemented through 2014 and how it impacted the franchise's canon. Finally, this paper examines the recent move towards a unified canon and how this shift towards knowledge management has impacted storytelling. This paper concludes that while it is too early to evaluate its results, Star Wars was uniquely situated among franchises to move towards knowledge management through its prior information management efforts.
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Taste of Spain. operates in Spanish Tapas Bars and Restaurants in the United States in New Jersey.
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Taste of Spain , a great place to celebrate any and every occasion! The spacious interior and friendly service from our experienced staff makes for an unforgettable dining experience. Private parties and corporate events are welcome and can accommodate up to 100 guests.
We create custom packages to best fit our clients 'tastes and budgets.
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Tapas are dishes that can serve as appetizers or can be eaten as a meal varied. It is eaten as an appetizer with wine, sangria or beer. Tapas are part of our Spanish tradition . In our restaurant you can enjoy the most varied forms and with a flavor that revives the memory of our land.
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The film series Mondo Baltimore wants arts organization Le Mondo, which has an under-construction venue downtown and has come under fire for its handling of sexual abuse allegations against one of its founders, to change its name.
On Monday morning, the group — which launched in 2009 by showing "bad movies," and now hosts monthly showings at the Windup Space — launched an online campaign to get Le Mondo to change its name to avoid confusion between the two organizations, said Mondo Baltimore co-founder Mark Colegrove. A video, posted to the group's Facebook page, encourages Mondo Baltimore fans to urge the organization to change its name by writing emails and letters.
"We hope that they'll re-evaluate the name of the venue," Colegrove said. "It's been a thorn in our side for some time, obviously given the coverage that's been going on."
Le Mondo is a years-in-the-making arts complex being built at 406-412 N. Howard St. at an estimated cost of $4 million to $6 million. The first building set to open in 2018, according to Le Mondo's website, is called Mondo, and will feature a multi-use performance venue, bar and artist studios. (Le Mondo co-founder Evan Moritz did not immediately respond to an email requesting comment Monday.)
In July, The Baltimore Sun reported Le Mondo had been criticized for its handling of sexual abuse allegations against its co-founder, Ric Royer. The fallout led to Royer's removal and disapproval from members of the arts community in how Le Mondo handled the allegations.
Mondo Baltimore (which averages 60 attendees per month, Colegrove said) first contacted Le Mondo co-founder Carly Bales a year ago via email over concerns with the similar names, said Mondo Baltimore board member Michael Ziccardi.
"This is nothing new for Le Mondo to know," Ziccardi said. "This just needs to stop."
Mondo Baltimore has a local trademark on "Mondo" via common law trademark rights, which allows a business, once its name is used in commerce in a specific region, to own a trademark, even if the name isn't a federally registered trademark, said Colegrove. (Mondo Baltimore does not have a federal trademark on the name, Colegrove said.)
Jan Berlage, a partner with Gohn, Hankey & Berlage LLP in Columbia who handles trademark lawsuits, said Mondo Baltimore's common-law trademark should protect it against Le Mondo because both operate in Baltimore, and the former came first. (Berlage's practice does not represent any of the parties involved, he said.)
"The general principle is if you're using it in your geographic area in your industry, you're going to be able to claim the right to continue to use it in your specific geographic area," Berlage said. The majority of similar cases he's seen settle before going to court, Berlage said, typically because the high court costs aren't worth it to the parties.
Mondo Baltimore first asked Le Mondo to change its Instagram handle, which is @mondobmore, Colegrove said. As of Monday, Le Mondo's Instagram page was no longer available. Part of Mondo Baltimore's motivation is to avoid confusion for potential new fans trying to find news and events related to the film series on social media, he said.
Mondo Baltimore also wants to make it clear it is not the organization that controversially handled sexual abuse allegations — a point Colegrove has had to clarify multiple times, he said.
"I've had some friends of ours say, 'Wait a minute, is this you guys?'" Colegrove said.
A potential solution Mondo Baltimore would encourage is Le Mondo adding "Le" to the building's name and exterior facade, Colegrove said. (Signage outside of Le Mondo's first building currently reads: MONDO.)
Colegrove declined to answer if the organization is willing to take Le Mondo to court if it does not change its name. He hopes a resolution can be found before then.
"Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to stall what could potentially be good development in our community," he said. "I'd just like to see it done with more respect for the arts community."


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Introducing Our New Project!
Basis Yorkshire is now also working in York and North Yorkshire! where we have set up the Time 2 Project, in partnership with MESMAC. Time 2 Project supports young people (boys and girls) at risk of and experiencing CSE in the City of York and North Yorkshire,based on the expertise developed by both organisations in Leeds, funded by the Big Lottery and the Henry Smith charity. Still in pilot phase, the project is part of a wider national project, funded by the CSE Funders Alliance, which is funding the design, delivery and evaluation of CSE Hub and Spoke models in different parts of the country. The findings from this work will feed into national learning on CSE through the evaluation by Bedfordshire University.
Earlier this year, we were awarded a grant from Leeds Community Foundation to improve the health and wellbeing of our service users during the cold winter months. We carried out a questionnaire to identify health needs and barriers in accessing services. With the fund, we gave out almost 60 winter warmth packs including thermals, hat, scarf, gloves hot water bottles and a brolly. We also managed to provide money for emergency heating and electricity for 7 women.
We're very excited to have a Nicky Pickup, who joined the adult team as a Health Support and Advocacy Worker earlier this year. Her role is to provide health and well being support to service users and reduce stigma and discrimination that creates barriers for sex workers accessing health services. Welcome Nicky!
Also joining us is Kinga Ratusznik, our new Administrator who will be supporting us with all things admin in both our Leeds office and our new York office. Welcome Kinga!
Basis Sex Work Project has been awarded a grant from the Rosa Fund in order to create a project that explores 'voices from the frontline'. We are hoping to create another resource after the success of our No Longer Invisible book, telling the stories of our service users and giving a voice to them. Look our for upcoming videos as we move forward with this project!


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Dental implants offer a safe, modern, and predictable solution to tooth loss. At Staplehurst Dental Practice in Kent we can use implants, combined with crowns, a bridge, or dentures, to replace anything from one to all of your natural teeth.
We are always keen to stress the importance of replacing any missing teeth promptly at our Kent dental practice, and in many cases we find that dental implants are the best way to do so, not just in terms of aesthetic appearance but also for functionality and longevity.
If you are considering dental implants for tooth replacement, you may have some questions about how treatment works. Below are some common questions and answers on the subject of implants; if you can't find an answer to your question here, please get in touch with a member of the team at our Kent clinic and we will be more than happy to help.
How do dental implants work?
Dental implants are artificial tooth roots. They are small titanium screws or posts that your dentist places in direct contact with your jaw bone in a minor operation, carried out here at our Kent clinic. After your implants have healed and meshed with your jaw bone, they provide a permanent base on to which new teeth will be attached.
Operation? Do I have to go to hospital?
No. We will place your dental implants here at our Kent clinic under local anaesthetic. Any post-operative discomfort can be managed with over-the-counter painkillers and shouldn't last long, so you won't need much down time.
Why are dental implants better than traditional dentures and bridges?
Implants are the only permanent way to replace your missing teeth. They are also the only replacement for tooth roots, meaning they don't just hold your teeth firmly in place, they also help to prevent your jaw bone shrinking. This is one of the main reason traditional dentures become loose and unwieldy. The new teeth attached to implants will have similar functionality to a natural set of teeth.
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Our Highlights of Brazil holiday takes in some of Brazil's top attractions including Rio de Janeiro, The Amazon Rainforest and the almighty Iguacu Falls.
You will begin your holiday in Rio de Janeiro near the world famous Copacabana Beach before heading off to a jungle lodge deep into The Amazon Rainforest. The itinerary moves on to the almighty Iguacu Falls before finishing with some beach time in Buzios. The itinerary is a great combination of destinations and experiences for anyone's first time to Brazil.
Any element of this holiday can be tailormade to your requirements, including the places you want to see and the things that are important to you. Just contact one of our Travel Specialists today.
Fly from the UK to Rio de Janeiro for 3 nights in the "Marvellous City". You will stay at a centrally located hotel in Copacabana. On your first day, enjoy an exciting Half Tour to Corcovado (Statue of Christ) where you will have some fantastic views over the city.
With the rest of your time you could visit the historic downtown area or the beautiful Botanical Gardens. Alternatively you would be forgiven for spending your time sipping caipirinhas on the beautiful sands of Copacabana Beach!
Fly from Rio de Janeiro to the city of Manaus which is the entry point for the Amazon Jungle. You will spend 1 night at a hotel near Manaus before heading down the Amazon River for 3 nights at the fantastic Amazon jungle lodge
Located deep in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest, your stay at the jungle lodge will include a daily programme of excursions into the Jungle with their superb guides. At the end of a great day exploring you can relax at the lodge and full board meals are also included.
Today you will fly from Manaus to Foz do Iguacu (1 connection) to discover the almighty Iguazu Falls. You will spend 3 nights discovering the almighty Iguassu Falls.
Enjoy a half day tour to the Brazilian side of the Iguassu Falls for some fantastic panoramic photographs of one of the world's most beautiful waterfalls.
With the rest of your time you can explore the national parks or try one of the numerous activities on offer.
In the morning you will fly back to Rio de Janeiro where you will then transfer to Buzios for 4 nights. Buzios is a relaxed town on a peninsula which is home to over 20 stunning beaches.
You can spend your time relaxing in the famous Brazilian sunshine or perhaps take a schooner trip for some great snorkelling.
You will head back to Rio de Janeiro and on to the airport for your overnight flight back to the UK
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Wireframe Arras Jardiniere
An extremely rare Arras Jardiniere perfect for indoor use in the garden room or conservatory which features in their 1874 product brochure.
The beautiful wire frame basket has a filigree design and surrounds the original zinc liner. The stand is constructed from the standard half round tubing synonymous and patented by the manufacturer Grassin Baledans. The lions claw feet are typical of the period.
A real opportunity to own a genuine and appreciating garden antique which also has a very practical use.
French Circa 1880
H:89cm W:62cm D:58cm
A very important part of our service is to ensure your purchases are delivered to the location of your choice promptly, safely and securely, whether it is in the UK or further afield. We are very happy to offer advice on every aspect of your delivery including packing, insurance in transit and timescales. See our delivery page for more information.
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We offer a no question money back policy if goods are returned in the same condition they left us within 14 days of being delivered. Please see our terms and conditions for more information.


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Japanese Gardens and Capezio {Delray Beach Dance Photographer}
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I've loved watching Miss G grow as a dancer over the last few years. Her Mom is the director and owner at a fabulous dance studio, Astrid Audet Academy of Ballet in Fort Lauderdale, which Ive had the pleasure of working with for awhile. Not only do they have incredible talent there, but they also have a beautiful environment of family and support. So spending a afternoon with them both was really a dream. We used all Capezio leos and tutus and explored all over the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. Miss G was amazing to work with, powering through our session with beauty and grace! We shot at the Gardens till we were nicely escorted out, but continued to shoot locally till the sun went down. Her energy, and pursuit of perfection is inspiring, and I was happy to spend such a wonderful day with her and her Mom!
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X-Training | Mk.II – Mari
X-Training | Mk.I – Laura & Ivan
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Portrait | Rob McEntire
Barcelona has a magic attraction on people from all over the world; Rob from New York was no exception to this rule. He decided to come to Barcelona to celebrate his 50th birthday and document the experience with pictures and that is where I came in. Rob is a real athlete so this became the theme throughout the series of mini shoots we did together. For our first shoot we headed up Montjuïc for its fantastic views but also because it was the site for several of the venues of the 1992 Summer Olympics, centered around the Olympic stadium, so the perfect spot for this sporty chap. For the second session we headed to the beach for some sunset cycling shots. Together we discovered so many other options at the beach for daytime shots so we decided there could not be 2 without 3. To the beach again for some sunny and fun beach shots. It was great to work with Rob. Not only was he a perfect model with this perfectly toned body but he also has a hunger for life, well being and is a very nice guy so it was great to spend time together. Thanks Rob, you were great and I'm sure the ladies will agree!
Meet Leon, the frontman of 'The Killerz', partner for 'Marshall Inc', singing and dance coach, choir master for Vox Rock Choir and in general a good egg! Leon was born on the 22nd of April 1980 and grew up in Bournemouth, Dorset. Being involved in professional touring shows and pantomimes that visited Bournemouth from a young age he soon focused on singing and dancing as a career. After leaving school he was awarded a government grant and continued his theatre education at the renowned "Laine Theatre Arts". Here he trained for 3yrs and gained an honours on his musical theatre diploma course. Entering the professional circuit after college, Leon has performed in many fields including TV, film, music videos,cruise ships & theatre shows. With a passion for songwriting Leon also became the lead singer for Deride (rock band) where he was also able to add festivals and recording experience to his CV. Currently Leon is the frontman for The Killerz (Uk's no1 tribute), choir master for The Vox Rock Choir, and runs 1-2-1 coaching and vocal & dance workshops. He also works as a partner & director's creative assistant for Marshall Inc (International Live Events). Continue reading "PORTRAIT | LEON HEYNES"
Natalie is currently completing her National Diploma course in Dance & Musical Theatre at Doreen Bird College based in Sidcup, Kent. It is her final year of training and has already been offered a job in September on a Costa cruise that will be travelling the Mediterranean and Carribean for 6 months. After that, Natalie may come back to London to audition for some west end productions and tours or more travel work! I have worked with Natalie on a number of occasions now, developing her portfolio. Natalie is gorgeous and natural model when it comes to photograph, offering variation and something of a Marilyn Monroe style when she smiles. Continue reading "PORTRAIT | NATALIE ATKINS"


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What We Do
- Private (or semi-private) day-trips to all the destinations in Italy with luxory vehicles (minivans or sedans), English-speaking Driverguides and door to door service
- Private and/or shared shore excursions from each port of call in Tuscany, Italy and south of France
- Tailor-made "Grand Tour of Italy" with customized planning and itinerary according to the guest's needs, timeframes, preferences, interests and wishes (including transportation and accommodation) – Florence, Venice, Cinque Terre, Rome, Amalfi Coast, just to name the "must see"
Additional Services:
– Off the beaten path tours
– Skip the line to sites and guided tours
– Arrangement of unique experiences for special occasions or anniversaries (like balloon ride, gondola ride, boat excursion, etc.)
– Exclusive wine tour and culinary experiences
– Transfer services with sightseeing
– Direct transfer services from/to airport/train station or other destinations
– Shuttle service for events
Get on board and cruise with us!
Our Crew
Our English-speaking Driverguides have been trained by Riccardo, founder of Cruises on the Road in Tuscany and former Driverguide himself (in our Academy).
They are all professional, attentive to your needs and safety, very knowledgeable of the region and will love to share the information with you and teach you how to appreciate the beauty and the charm of each destination, as well as the great local products.
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March Madness and Kids Art Classes
Let's compare...
On a youth basketball team, some kids are there because they love the game and can't get enough of it. Some are there because they are really good at it. Some are there because all their friends are on the team. Some are looking for a place to fit in. Some aren't sure why they're even playing but they are hoping something clicks.
When we sign our kids up for a season of basketball, we're looking for an EXPERIENCE. Yeah, we'd definitely like to see some growth...maybe in better dribbling skills, higher game IQ, better teamwork or just increased confidence. We judge the success of the season NOT on the end-of-the-season tournament, but rather by looking at how the entire experience positively impacts the development of our children.
Our weekly art classes are an experience that encourages the same kind of growth as that baseball season (or baseball season or soccer season). We're looking for increased skills--in drawing, painting, printing, sculpture, etc. We're working on a better understanding of abstract concepts like composition and balance. We improving on our vocabulary and our critique skills so we can support our classmates. We're creating together and making connections with fellow makers. We building self-confidence and resiliency.
Just like the basketball team, our kids are come to the studio for ALL different reasons. Some have a natural talent that they are looking to grow. Some have a LOVE for creating and are just looking for an outlet. Some love the freedom of the studio environment. Some have friends in class. Others are looking for friends.
Our jobs as parents and coaches
Our instructors' job is to help each one of our students get what THEY need out of class. For most our our students, that still involves making an amazing piece of art. But, we also understand that not everyone NEEDS to finish their final project. Some have zero interest in finishing their artwork because that's not what THEY are looking to get out of the class. They may never truly finish anything in our eyes, but if they are getting what THEY need out of their studio session each week, that's what matters.
So, parents--especially Orange Easel parents--please look at the season, not the score. Look at the practices, the teamwork, the connection, and the experience. Not just the finished artwork that they walk out with at the end of the month. Because for some of students, what they are working on isn't as tangible as something that can be painted on a canvas. And for ALL of our students, that's not the full story.
Anyone who knows me well, know that I'm as competitive as they come. I like to win. And I like pretty art. But--at this age, at this level and in the big picture--the "score" in so unimportant. What we learn along the way is what matters.
My 10 year old daughter takes classes on Thursday night. This is her third year doing our Pet Portraits class in February. And every year she has chosen to paint a picture of one of our Great Danes. This year is a painting of Sophia, my 7-year-old blue merle.
Why we offer the "same" class
We repeat a lot of our curriculum year after year and I hear some parents express concern that their kiddos have "already taken that class."
Couple points to keep in mind:
Here are a few more portraits from our Thursday night class.
You know what's impressive? These 10 and 11 year olds had to DRAW their pet on their canvas first before starting their painting. They worked from photographs to design an interesting composition, get the scale right, and render their pet accurately. There's no paint-by-number here...they started with a blank canvas and a pencil!
We could make prettier art...
We could make "prettier" art.
Our instructors could design out an already-balanced composition, pick out the colors that we know go best together, and outline each step exactly for our our artists to follow.
And the art might look prettier.
But our objective is NOT to see how well they can execute the teacher's instruction.
And in the end, THIS IS ALL THEM.
Could I make it prettier? Probably.
Could I make it better? I don't think so.
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The result from these bubble prints is a delicate lacy pattern (see above). The fish print was done in a second step using printing foam; we'll get a blog post written about that step next week!
The best part is seeing how BIG you can get your bubbles to grow!
It's a little bit science, a little bit art (and a little bit of soapy-mess)...and a whole lot of fun!
Video Tutorial
If you want to make these bubble prints at home, we've put together a short tutorial for you that appeared first on our facebook page.
After your bubble prints dry, you can cut or tear them to use them in collages or use them as backgrounds for more drawings, paintings, and prints. In our next post, we'll show you how we made our glittery fishy prints to go along with the story, Rainbow Fish. Stay tuned!
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Trump, Food, and the Fate of a Toothless Climate Accord
Typically—via tweet—Donald Trump indicated he will likely pull the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Accords. (We'll know one way or another at 3PM EDT today.) Prepare for a polar cap-shattering chorus of Democrats bewailing the fate of an "historic" agreement, and lambasting Trump for his ignorance, arrogance, and lack of multilateral sensibility.
All of this is well-deserved, and leaving the Paris Accords is definitely not a good thing, as the Accords fly against the multi-trillion-dollar global train of renewable energy development. But—like many issues—beyond Twitter rage, the Democrats and mainstream environmentalists will have a hard time rallying the base on this one. Why?
Because it's hard to rush to the defense of a glass half-empty…
Yes, over 189 nations, including China (the world's largest GHG emitter), signed the Accords. Yes, $100 billion was set as a goal for climate assistance to developing countries, and yes, if everyone works in the spirit of the agreement and targets improve, and everything works out right, then expected warming by 2100 could fall by 1 degree Celsius, and this might stave off the worst effects of climate change.
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On the other hand, the Accord sets initial warming levels too high, and the "pledges" are toothless and non-binding. Countries agreed on goals and promises with no real plan of how to achieve them, or any effective measures to ensure accountability. As John Sterman of the Alliance for Research on Corporate Sustainability reported just after the conference, this is "like a person trying to lose 50 pounds, but who isn't eating less or exercising more and then says 'my new goal is to lose 80 pounds.'" Further, the Accord doesn't even address the carbon and methane emissions from industrial agriculture and the global food system, that together, are responsible for up to 40% of the planet's GHGs.
Why so weak? Simply because the U.S. strategy for the Accords was to work with mainstream environmental organizations and big business and to ignore the widespread, grassroots-based climate justice movement. It's hard to call on your base for support if you've cut them out of the process to begin with.
It's hard to call on your base for support if you've cut them out of the process to begin with.
For its part, the global climate justice movement has been mobilizing communities in drought-stricken and lowland areas, islanders, small scale farmers and indigenous people—basically the people who are already being affected by climate change. There are millions in the movement and their numbers are growing. The other salient characteristic of the climate justice movement is that its organizations are not only mobilizing against polluting, carbon-spewing corporations and their political minions, but in favor of viable, non-polluting economic alternatives. They have to; they are on the front lines of the hurricanes, floods, droughts, heat waves and growing disease vectors that result from climate change. For them, building structural and community resilience is a survival tactic as well as a strategy for systems transformation.
Take food production, for example. Corporate environmentalists are counting on "climate smart" seeds from Monsanto and Co., and on "sustainably intensifying" (reduced fertilizer and water application) the production of vast monocultures of soy and corn to feed livestock and cars. This is good for agribusiness and the auto industry, but doesn't do much to address their petroleum-heavy and methane-spewing practices.
In contrast, small, family farmers around the world—the ones who actually produce over 70% of the world's food—are cutting back on petroleum products and capturing carbon in the soil and into newly-planted trees and shrubs with the rapidly-growing practice of agroecology. These are the farmers "cooling the planet" that are absent from the Paris Accords. Too bad, too, because there are nearly a billion strong, and their numbers are growing. They would have had a stake in defending a good climate agreement.
These are the farmers "cooling the planet" that are absent from the Paris Accords. Too bad, too, because there are nearly a billion strong, and their numbers are growing. They would have had a stake in defending a good climate agreement.
Whether Trump's move to sacrifice the Accords is a tactic to further cripple the EPA, a desperate move to shore up falling approval ratings (by making good on at least one campaign promise), or just more isolationist grandstanding, is hard to tell. What's clear is that the move sucks political momentum out of an agreement that, while underwhelming, was one of the last vestiges of the ill-fated progressive neoliberalism that linked the United States to the rest of the world.
What is also clear is that if we really care about climate change, we'd better stop focusing on Trump's Twitter-bait and start working with climate-vulnerable communities and with the people on the ground who are actually fighting for a climate justice agenda. If we do end staying in the agreement, these are the organizations that will put real teeth into the Paris Accords.
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If Sega was famous for anything in the 1990s, it was their advertising campaigns, which portrayed them as teenage rebels against the stodgy, old-fashioned children of the Nintendo era. It was enormously successful for the Sega Genesis, thanks to blockbuster hits like Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage and EA Sports. The Saturn era, however, proved to be far more turbulent and difficult, as the company lost their "cool" mojo to new rival Sony, whose Playstation became a global success.
Sega managed to regain their footing late in the Saturn era, circa 1997, with confident advertising campaigns that hailed back to the Genesis glory days. Nobody ever understood the logic behind the mid-90s "alternative" bent of those early Saturn commercials, which were far too arty and abstract to make any sense (it certainly never helped that the first wave of Saturn games were notoriously glitchy, and combined with the system's May 1995 launch, all but destroyed the console's reputation).
This print ad for Sonic Jam is an example of one of the better attempts. The layouts are professional and clean, communicating its message clearly, but without the dopey teenage humor that plagued the latter 16-bit era. The Genesis teenagers are now Saturn college students, and Sega finally managed to understand that. I suspect Sega's new CEO Bernie Stolar was responsible for this change, hiring new advertising agencies to refocus their aim. Stolar has been portrayed as a cartoon super-villain by the Sega diehards all these years, the scapegoat for Saturn's failures. By 1997, the Saturn was all but finished in the United States, and there was damned near nothing Stolar and his people could do about it. Radiant Silvergun and X-Men vs Street Fighter wouldn't have changed squat.
Anyway, this is a good ad, like all the latter Saturn print ads. Once again, Sega of America was being dealt a poor hand with the lack of any proper Sonic the Hedgehog title, but there wasn't anything they could do about it. Sonic Jam was as good as things were going to get — a suicidal move in the post-Super Mario 64 landscape.
Sonic Jam is an excellent greatest-hits package, although the conspicuous lack of Sonic CD was, and remains, a glaring omission. I still cannot understand why Sega left out one of their finest classics. I also cannot understand why the 3D "Sonic World" — a fully 3D polygon stage featuring Sonic in his native environment, jumping on platforms, wading through rivers, and grabbing elusive gold rings — was never expanded into a full-size videogame. Sonic Team had limited resources, of course, which were already stretched thin with NiGHTS: Into Dreams and Burning Rangers (and the bonus stages in the otherwise forgettable Sonic 3D World, which they are credited for creating). Frankly, they should have moved Burning Rangers to the Dreamcast and given us Sonic on the Saturn. This 3D world is terrific, and if it were only expanded just a little, if only a few enemies were placed here and there, if only we were given a side dish instead of a full meal…if only, if only.
Sonic Jam is left as the great "what if" of its era. Sega clearly understood that they seriously dropped the ball by leaving their mascot off the system, leaving Sonic in the hands of the American STI crew, who famously bungled through the Sonic Xtreme project (it had some promising ideas, but don't kid yourself, it would have been a terrible videogame if released). But that's Sega for ya. It's a miracle they were ever successful in the first place.


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Guest of Ukraine,
If you look for experienced,
responsible, honest and
friendly interpreter-guide,
you are at the right place!
Guest of Ukraine,
If you look for experienced,
responsible, honest and
friendly interpreter-guide,
you are at the right place!
"Arcadia", the most popular beach in Odessa
If you plan to visit Odessa, Ukraine, here are at least four
attractions you must see:
Deribasovskaya street, the main street of Odessa, Ukraine.
It was named after Jose de Ribas, Russian admiral of Spanish
origin who played the major role in the Russian-Turkish war
and later in the foundation of Odessa, Ukraine. Since 1984
Deribasovskaya has been a pedestrian-only zone, completely
closed to traffic. The most prominent Odessa's street is
full of various shops, cafes and restaurants with a cousine
to any taste. Deribasovskaya street is also famous for the "Humorina"
festival that takes place every year on the 1-st of April.
Ukrainian people from different cities and towns come to
Odessa, Ukraine to see or to participate in the fiest. The "Humorina"
procession dressed in funny costumes goes along
Deribasovskaya. In 1803 brothers de Ribas also founded the
City Park ajacent to the main Odessa's street, that became
the favorite place of rest and meetings for local people. In
2007 the City Park was restored and several new monuments
were established: the monument to the "Twelfth Chair"
devoted to Odessa's writers Ilf and Petrov, to the popular
singer of the beginning of the XX-th century Utiosov, to the
lion's family and others. At the City Garden you can enjoy
listening to the symphony orchestras and watching amazing "singing
fountains" that are especially beautiful at night time.
Deribasovskaya street, the heart of Odessa
Odessa Opera and Ballet Theatre is a real jewel of Odessa,
Ukraine, it is one the most beautiful architectural
monuments in Ukraine and in the world. The theatre was built
in 1809, soon after the foundation of Odessa,
Ukraine. The
most prominent European architects took part at the contest
for the best design of the theatre. So, its building is
constructed in the style of Viennese baroque. Above the
facade you can see a sculptural group depicting the Muse
Melpomene,the Protectress of Art. The interior of Odessa,
Ukraine Opera and Ballet Theatre ranks in grandeur with
Milan's La Scala and Moscow's Bolshoi theatres. It is richly
decorated in Louis XVI style. Everything inside is created
in full harmony with each other, though Viennese baroque
style is combined with Italian Renaissance and French rococo.
The seats and boxes are covered with dark red velvet, the
mirrors are in gilt frames. In combination with a splendid
music all this is just a delight!
World famous Odessa Opera and Ballet Theatre
Odessa, Potemkin Stairs are the best known symbol of
Odessa, Ukraine. Original 200 steps were built in 1841
to get access to the city located on a high steep plateau
from the direction of the sea. Initially this giant
ctaircase was named as Primorsky Stairs. They were designed
to create an optical illusion because of the difference in
width between the top step which is 12,5 metres wide and the
lowest one that is 21,7 metres. So, a person looking down
the stairs sees only landings and the steps are invisible,
but the person, looking up sees only steps and the landings
are invisible. Potemkin Stairs became famous because of a
silent film "The Battleship Potemkin", shot by Sergei
Eisenstein in 1925. According to the film, on June, 14, 1905
soldiers opened the fire on the people on Odessa,
staircase. In 1933 Potemkin Stairs were reconstructed
because of erosion. Eight steps were lost under the sand
when Odessa, Ukraine port was being extended, reducing the
number of the steps to 192. In 1955 the Primorsky Stairs
were renamed Potemkin Stairs to honour the 50-th anniversary
of the uprising of the Battleship "Potemkin".
Potemkin Stairs, the symbol of Odessa
Odessa Islamic Center (The Mosque). When you walk
along central Odessa's streets, it's difficult not to notice
a beautiful building decorated with white tracery. It is
Arabian cultural centre, built not a long time ago on June,
12, 2001. The Mosque was constructed by request and by means
of arabic bussinessman Adnan Kivan. He was born in Syria and
came to the Soviet Union in 1980. The Arabian centre was
built according to the design of young Odessa,
architect Dmitry Povstaniuk. This distinguished structure
has become a real orient pearl of Odessa, Ukraine.
Arabian Cultural Center, an orient architecrural jewel of
If you enjoy extremal tourism, Odessa, Ukraine has something
to offer you too: welcome to Odessa's catacombs! By
the way, do you know that they are the longest in Europe. Odessa's 2,500 kilometres of catacombs eclipse the 300
kilometres found in Rome and the 500 kilometres in Paris.
Are you ready for this exciting tour? I would only recommend
you to go there with a big group and be led by an
experienced guide from the Partisan Glory museum.
There are plenty of other historical sights and attractions
in Odessa, Ukraine, so it would take you a lot of time to
read about all of them. That's why a wise proverb says: "One
time to see is better than seven times to hear".
Yours Sincerely,
Elena Krivova
Yours Sincerely,
Elena Krivova


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After Tragedy Left Their Hearts Heavier Than Their Metal, Robert Plant and Led Zeppelin Have Risen Again
It was almost the rock equivalent of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring. Sadly, there had been two Silent Summers since Led Zeppelin last reverberated in any land. But the world's premier live band—outearning even the Beatles in concert—has been haunted by violence and tragedy almost every time it hit the road.
In 1975 there were riots over ticket sales, and the group was banned in Boston. That same year a second tour had to be abandoned after lead singer-lyricist Robert Plant and his wife, Maureen, suffered a crippling auto accident in Greece. They retired to Wales for two years, which Plant describes as "forced senility." But it was the 1977 swing that exploded like the Hindenburg. The tour seemed doomed when drummer John Bonham was arrested for—and later convicted of—battery for attacking aides of promoter Bill Graham. But the worst was yet to come: Plant's 5-year-old son, Karac, died of a mysterious infection. While Plant mourned, Led Zeppelin canceled dates and went spiraling down a stairway of depression. "We did nothing for a year and a half," says Plant, 32. "I tinkered on the village piano and grew so obese drinking beer that nobody knew who I was."
So it was an emotional crowd that gathered this month on 2,000 acres of Britain's Hertfordshire for Zeppelin's first concert in two years (four, actually, in their native Britain). Some camped in tent cities for days before the annual Woodstock-like festival at Knebworth House; others simply rushed the fences. A helicopter spattered the sky with fireworks, and waiting fans burst into a roar that didn't stop until the four-man phalanx of sound dropped its megaton of Led. Driven by Jimmy Page's lightning guitar licks, they tore through standards like Whole Lotta Love and Stairway to Heaven and material from a ninth LP released just this week, In Through the Out Door.
The experience left the group, as well as the fans, euphoric—and relieved. "Because we laid off for two years, our directions are fresh," said Plant. Bassist John Paul Jones, in the backstage enclave with wife Mo and their three daughters, joked that the new songs were "brilliant as ever. It was like the first day that we played together." As Zep rapped, even Plant was serene. "It's a case with me of maintaining a very good equilibrium by keeping so tied to my family," he explained. The Plants' new child, 7-month-old Logan Romero, stayed home with his grandparents, but daughter Carmen, 10, and Maureen were on hand.
A second concert at Knebworth a week later was also a big draw, but Plant hedged on the possibility of a U.S. tour. On the one hand, Plant points out, "the soccer season is starting," but on the other, "America is not really that far." Either way, the big trauma—going public again—has been overcome. "With what happened to me, I thought I might not have anything left to give," Plant confesses. "But I found out I've still got it—from here to the moon."


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A sincere heart and an upbeat attitude can carry you on for miles.
I took this photo in La Ceiba, Honduras. The pier, the view, the people were all magnificent.
By L. J. Priest
A sincere heart and an upbeat attitude can carry you on for miles.
I took this photo in La Ceiba, Honduras. The pier, the view, the people were all magnificent.
By L. J. Priest
Don't stand there staring at me with that look of contempt.
Don't tell me that I have no right to meddle in your affairs.
I am your parent, so not only is it my right, I consider it my sacred duty to give you my opinion on what you are doing.
I want you to listen to the words that are coming from my mouth.
As your mother, I will continue to give you advice until the day I die.
And years later, after I am gone
You will wish I were still here
So that you could ask me questions
About how to run your life.
L.J. Priest. All rights reserved.
Our family recycle bin contains the usual characters;
empty boxes from devoured pizzas, or peaches of local fruit farms, or even corn squares cereal. In our bright green bin, you can find discarded containers of Gain laundry detergent, 100% Apple Juice, Soy milk, and vitamins. If you look closely enough, you can even spy a stray can or two of beer that was consumed on a sedate evening of repose after a long day at the office or jail.
My daughter works as a prison guard, or a correctional officer, as is the preferred term these days.
I am a photographer. My job entails taking inanimate objects, finding their beauty through a lens, and then posting and boasting their finer qualities online for potential buyers.
My daughter gets to go to a place of confinement every evening, and watch humanity spiral down through the hell(s) of violence, addiction, and mental disabilities. She is not trained nor encouraged to look for the beauty in anything or anyone.
Instead, she is conditioned to keep a lid on things, maintain complete control in an atmosphere of chaos and uncertainty, and be ever alert for swelling problems and threatening situations.
Our discarded beer cans do not belong to me. After a day of creativity and art work, I do not feel the need to decompress or shed layers of negativity or danger.
But my daughter does, and neither I, nor anyone else has the right to tell her that she can't.
So we keep on with our daily lives, earning our money as best as we can. Our empty beer cans and pizza boxes sit weekly on our curb, waiting to be recycled once again into a necessary trade.
It is the perceptions of life that guide most people throughout their days and not,
in reality, the circumstances that surround us.
Photo and quote by L. J. Buffington
Wow, it has been such a long time since I have been on here, but as I wrap up this semester of online college classes, I found this on a website and it just sort of spoke to the moment.
"Live a life worthy of the calling you have received." Ephesians 4:1
I didn't have a Bible to double check the text, so if anyone has one that says something different, drop me a line and correct me. And of course, have an amazing day.
AS THINGS FLOW IN, THEY MUST ALSO FLOW OUT. In our lives, there needs to be an outpouring to match the incoming.
Think about any hoarders whom you might know. Why are their houses such disasters? Because they take everything in, and let nothing or very little of it go.
Now think of your own life in terms of success and/or happiness. Does your life seem stagnant right now? Have you taken in as many blessings as you can, only to give nothing back in return?
Don't feel as though you have nothing to give, we all have things to contribute, no matter how small they may seem at the time. Remember, that one person's trash could be an unbelievable treasure to someone else. Find something, someone or some place to contribute to.
So as Christmas approaches, try not to think of this season in terms of what you might receive, but consider instead just how much you can give.
Inspiring, Encouraging, Healthy / Why waste the best stories of the World, pour a cup of your favorite beverage and let your worries drift away…
These are the stories and poetry of a girl born in a male body and her journey to womanhood
Inspiring, Encouraging, Healthy / Why waste the best stories of the World, pour a cup of your favorite beverage and let your worries drift away…
These are the stories and poetry of a girl born in a male body and her journey to womanhood


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