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If you are an American you know its coming: Tax season! Most of you out there are saying to yourselves, "well I don't make enough money to pay taxes" – but the truth of the matter is that whether you owe taxes or not you are obliged to file a return with the IRS regardless.
For those of you who are U.S. Citizens or residents and own a 10% or more of a company in Japan or any other foreign country you are also obligated to file Form 5471 also known as the IRS Foreign Corporation Tax Filing. This filing is in addition to Form1040 – your individual income tax return. This law has been overlooked by many who do not know that they are required to report their foreign bank accounts and the assets that they hold. Since 2011 however the IRS has been more strictly enforcing this requirement. Sound fun?
Even if you have not been in compliance with this regulation, the IRS is aware that some U.S. taxpayers living abroad have failed to file U.S. federal income tax returns or Reports of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBARs), Form TD F 90-22.1. in a timely fashion. As taxpayers have recently become aware of their filing obligations and are seeking to come into compliance with the law – many have been concerned about potential penalties that might apply. Luckily the IRS is announcing a new procedure for current non-residents including, but not limited to, dual citizens who have not filed U.S. income tax and information returns to file their delinquent returns.
The IRS will determine the level of compliance risk presented by the submission based on certain information provided on the returns filed, and based on certain additional information that will be required as part of the submission. Low risk will be predicated on simple returns with little or no U.S. tax due. Absent high risk factors, if the submitted returns and application show less than $1,500 in [US] tax due in each of the years, they will be treated as low risk. In general, the risk level will rise as the income and assets of the taxpayer rise, if there are indications of sophisticated tax planning or avoidance, or if there is material economic activity in the United States. Additional risk factors include any additional history of noncompliance with United States tax law and the amount and type of United States source income.
The upshot of all of this is that even if you don't owe taxes, you could still be fined if you don't file. If you do owe taxes and have not filed you could be charged a substantial fine. And filing can be a bit complicated. For this reason the IRS recommends that taxpayers should consult with a professional tax advisor to determine which option is the most appropriate given their facts and circumstance.
While enlisting the support of a qualified tax advisor might seem burdensome, becoming compliant with the IRS will likely involve a financial cost in any event. It is just part of the costs associated with the privilege of living abroad.
Fortunately for those overseas Americans who have not been filing and who fit within the IRS's definition of low risk, this recently announced option could bring some relief.
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Once Upon a Moonlit Night
I love the Maiden Lane series, though I thought Sweetest Scoundrel was a bit of a misfire. But then came Duke of Sin. Easily my favorite of the series, I tore through it in one evening. So when I heard Ms. Hoyt was releasing a novella to tie up loose ends from Duke of Sin, I couldn't wait to read it. Once Upon a Moonlit Night is entertaining, romantic and TOO SHORT. As a standalone, or if you are new to the series, I think the novella is a success. But if you – like me – looked forward to Hippolyta Royle's story, I think Ms. Hoyt let her heroine (and Maiden Lane fans) down. Once Upon a Moonlit Night is a nice, if too short, addition to the series.
When last we saw her, Hippolyta was on the run from the Duke of Montgomery, having been helped to escape by his housekeeper. To confuse anyone tracking them, the housekeeper and Hippolyta have split up – Hippolyta is on her own in ill-fitting clothes, in the mud, and it's a cold rainy night. Desperate, she flags down a passing carriage and begs a ride to escape the hounds on her trail. She doesn't care who owns the carriage or where he/she is going – she just wants in. Her reluctant (and handsome) savior is Matthew Mortimer. Based on her appearance (and stench), he assumes she's a beggar but might be a very convincing actress – she continues to assert she's a wealthy heiress who was kidnapped and escaped. Matthew doesn't believe her, but against his better judgement, he agrees to take her as far as the closest village.
Before he arrived in England, Matthew was a scientist living abroad, most recently in India. He's only returned home after inheriting the crumbling/debt ridden earldom of Paxton. When he picks up Hippolyta, he's on his way to London to speak to his solicitor about his inheritance and unhappily contemplating the mess awaiting him. Despite her adamant assertion that she's a wealthy heiress, he's in no mood to indulge her. He thinks her name is ridiculous, her clothes are wet, filthy and they stink, and her story is so incredible it must be false.
Matthew and Hippolyta travel through the night and she wakes in the morning resting against his chest. After he awakes, they share an awkward moment as she disengages herself. In the light of day both are more aware of the other – though neither has any desire to admit it. Matthew is as good as his word and despite misgivings, leaves her at an inn in the next village they pass. He regrets the decision not long after and orders the carriage to return for her. The timing is fortuitous – when Matthew finally locates her in the stables (where she was banished because of her appearance and smell), Hippolyta is surrounded by a group of intoxicated men. He rescues her, bundles her into the carriage and informs her he will see her to London.
The witty back-and-forth between Matthew and Hippolyta during their journey to London is the highlight of Once Upon a Moonlit Night. Forced into close proximity in the carriage, they end up sharing their history with one another; and Ms. Hoyt slowly but surely builds the attraction between them. Things come to a head sooner than either of them want or expect when, at a stop to change horses, they are spotted by Hippolyta's father, who has been searching for her. Realising immediately what the discovery could mean for the lady's reputation, Matthew asks for her hand in marriage.
Up until this point, I thought Ms. Hoyt got everything in this novella right – the pacing is good, the chemistry between Matthew and Hippolyta is hot, and the dialogue is sharp.
I enjoyed the rest of the story, but from this point on, it feels hurried and forced. I had no problem with how Matthew and Hippolyta ended up quickly married to one another – she is compromised, and he offers for her. Fans of historical romance are familiar with this convention, and Ms. Hoyt's use of it to quickly bring them together works in the context of the story. Unfortunately, after the slow burn and delightful crescendo of their attraction to one another, their first night together fails to deliver on all that promise and passes much too quickly. Then, right on the heels of this disappointment (literally the next morning), Ms. Hoyt introduces an unnecessary plot twist that only undermines all the qualities we liked best about Hippolyta, turning her from a feisty, brave single woman with a secret, to an insecure, weak and tearful wife with one. Based on what we knew of Matthew from their carriage rides, a simple conversation would have nipped this conflict – and Hippolyta's worry about her not so secret, secret – in the bud right away. Instead, it drags on until Matthew finally asserts himself and shows Hippolyta the strength, compassion and kindness of the man she married.
The resolution is a bit too easy – but the bond it forges between Matthew and Hippolyta is sweet and true. I liked Matthew from start to finish, and in past Maiden Lane novels, I was always curious about Hippolyta and the secret she was keeping. I wish Ms. Hoyt had given both of these likeable and interesting characters the full-length novel they deserved.
Ultimately, the ending – with too many conflicts resolved too quickly and too easily – detracts from a promising start. Once Upon a Moonlit Night was good, but not great.
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|Em Wittmann
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Thanks for the nice review. I agree with you on Duke of Sin being a favorite and Sweetest Scoundrel a bust, and so I really looked forward to this novella. I thought it was great fun up to the wedding and then it lost a little steam but I liked the ending. I had hoped to hear a little more about the Duke of Sin. The Duke of Pleasure excerpt has me interested in the next story, especially the new twist on the Ghost of St. Giles. Thanks again for the review.

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- "Mutinous traitors! Lord Vader will hear of this!"
- ―The Captain berates his former subordinates.
This captain was the commander of an Acclamator-class assault ship. He was among the few survivors of the Death Star's destruction. He reminded the few forces that remained under his command that his ship was still in need of repairs, much to the amusement of Tyber Zann. The captain berated the crewmembers of four traitorous Tartan-class patrol cruisers, saying that Darth Vader would know of their treachery. He was killed when the firepower of the Zann Consortium's forces destroyed his ship.
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Students and faculty members at Southeast Arkansas College were asked Wednesday for their thoughts on the possibility of the school adding on-campus or near-campus housing in the future.
SEARK President Steven Bloomberg hosted what was described as a "town hall meeting" to discuss the issue not only for traditional students but for those who are married with families, and even for people who work for the school.
Bloomberg said that when he came to SEARK in January, he visited classes and students, asking what the school could do to improve the lives of students. One of the things he heard was that students wanted activities besides just going to class.
"Seabrook (which the school leased earlier this year and which will serve as an activity center for intramural sports and other things) was a direct result of that," Bloomberg said.
"That led us to think about housing, but it will be at least a couple of years down the line. We're not going to start moving dirt tomorrow, but we're beginning the process to get us there."
Mentioning the school's motto, "Empowering Students, Changing Lives," Bloomberg said that if what SEARK has to do to make that a reality is to talk housing, "We will talk housing."
Going a step further, he said the average student at SEARK faces several barriers in their quest to move forward, including issues with transportation, children, a safe environment in which to study and affordable housing.
Citing a study by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, Bloomberg said half of students at community colleges like SEARK work at least part-time and half have no access to safe, affordable housing.
Part of the problem, Bloomberg said, is that while there is housing in Pine Bluff, many students, and others who have little or no credit history, find that paying deposits for utility bills while at the same time trying to worry about paying rent, car payments and living expenses, prices them out of the market.
"Housing needs to be on the agenda," he said.
Going a little further, Bloomberg said that when he mentions housing, he is not just talking about traditional 18-to-24 year-olds who are in college, maybe for the first time.
"We've got to be more flexible," he said, adding that any plan would also include married students with families, and "We have people here who are part of the working poor. Everything needs to be rolled into one price. This is not a money-making venture. Students would pay the equivalent of a monthly rental without the utilities deposits."
Bloomberg said more than 75 percent of the 1,500 community colleges around the country offer campus housing, and he asked those attending the session to complete a survey form, which, in addition to housing, also asked about student food options.
Asked where the housing might be located, he said that while SEARK owns the property across from campus on Hazel Street, he thought that it would be unacceptable because of traffic on the street and because Hazel Street is only two lanes with a turning lane.
Another option, and one he seemed to favor, was property behind the Technology Center on West 18th Avenue.
"We could also talk to the city about the possibility of closing part of 18th so people there could walk to campus," he said.
Asked about funding, Bloomberg said nothing is currently in the works, and any such project would be expensive. "We're looking at fundraising," he said, adding that SEARK has "zero debt," but the idea of selling bonds and using the proceeds to finance housing could price that housing out of the market for the people the school is trying to serve.


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The career of Mariano "Big Dawg" Mendoza is an impressive one indeed. He is an MMA fighter, actor, stuntman, veteran, co-host on Mariano "Big Dawg's" Corner, and has been deemed "The World's Strongest Latino" and rated in the top 100 fighters in the world!
He has well over 111 acting credits as of right now on IMDb. His autobiography "The Untold Story of Mariano Mendoza" was released in 2017 and is now available to rent and buy on Amazon, In Walmart, and Best Buy (just click the green text). Recent films and TV series you can see him in now are "Duel of Legands"(2018), "The Pining"(2018), "Voyeur"(2018), "Compton's Finest"(February 2019 release), "Pontius Pilate", "Better Call Saul", "Training Day", "Brooklyn Nine-Nine", the upcoming 2019 film Rob Zombie sequel "3 from Hell". He has been a stunt coordinator for a scene on the T.V. show "The Mentalist" and featured as a coach in the episode called "Blood Sport". In 2012 he was featured as Junior the Thug in the movie "School Dance", with Nick Cannon as the director. With Wilmer Valderrama as his brother in the movie, featuring Kevin Hart, George Lopez and Efren Ramirez. He has most recently had a reoccurring part on Eastbound and Down as Rodney "Hammer" Garcia in Season 4. just to name a few. You can expect to see more and more of Mariano on the big screen and on your TV this year because he is getting hit after hit in and not just in MMA!
He is known as Oleg in the video game "Saints Row 3" He was also featured in the "MMA Supremacy" as Mariano "Big Dawg" the boxer. He has numerous world record titles such as Muscle Beach Strong Man 1995 and 1996. He has the World Record at 220 lbs with the Strict Curl and it is still undefeated.
Between filming and Interviewing other celebrities, Mariano started Big Dawg's ENT., and has started writing and producing short films.
Films Mariano has created include The Testimonial (Previously called Testimony), that is available on Amazon Prime, Prison Musles, Master Chankla and is currently working behind the scenes putting together a feature film of Master Chankla. The Oracle of Nunchucku: a Master Chankla Series will be adapted into part of the feature film and will have more talent, more fun and a ton of laughs!
Not only creating Big Dawg's ENT., Mariano has also started his own jewelry line called Giant B.D. Jewelry and are available upon request. Many pendants are made with high caliber bullets, sterling silver, gold and copper. Check out the photos below and if you are interested in any pieces let us know!
To keep up with what Mariano "Big Dawg" Mendoza has going on, you can follow him on:
Twitter: @MarianoBigDawg
IG: @mexicanbigdawg
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Master Chankla
The Oracle of Nunchucku a Master Chankla Series is a Mexican Kung-Fu parody and a spin off of the short comedy film Master Chankla which stars Mariano "Big Dawg" Mendoza as Master Chankla, Mark Krenik as Master Wang Wang and Anthony Ray as Chuy AKA Master Ho Ho.
In the first installment of The Oracle of Nunchucku (Dawn Piercy), The Oracle must spin her Nunchucku and create the winds of time, so she may warn Master Chankla of a Pupil that is coming to kick his blind ass and take the pinto bean from his hand.
Tune in and watch this hilarious series as the saga continues... And prepare to be blown away by this Kung-Fu Hustle meets Nacho Libre Parody!
WATCH the Oracle of Nunchucku- Master Chankla Series BELOW
Now that you have seen Oracle of Nunchucku, be sure to check out our Press Release on Master Chankla and watch it by clicking the photo below!
Latest News on Master Chankla
Master Chankla AKA Master Chingon is a Mexican Parody of Kung Fu Hustle meets Nacho Libre. "Master C."(Mariano "Big Dawg" Mendoza) has a pupil, "Chuy" (Anthony Ray) that is searching for his purpose in life and challenges Master C - Chuy is given the task to snatch the pinto bean from The hand of Master Chankla and fails several times in this hilarious short comedy film.
Master Wang Wang (Mark Krenik) is the highest Master of all and Chuy must train over and over again... but someone keeps letting one rip and the smell is putrid.
In the mean time The Oracle of Nunchuku (Dawn Piercy) must create the winds of time and warn Master Chankla of Chuys' plan...
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Master Chankla is set to release in 2019, but you can catch the preview of this hilarious comedy short BELOW.
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President's Letter October 2015
Is It Time For A Cell-Phone Free Classroom? By now all teachers know how ubiquitous cellphones are in the classroom. 90% of college age adults have cellphones, according to research, and in my experience at Allan Hancock College I would have to say that number is closer to 100%. It seems every student has a […]Read More →


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William Bock is a visual artist living between West Cork and London whose work explores human relationships to place to each other. Bock uses photography, painting, printmaking, performance and installation as visual and physical catalysts for conversations about community, land, nature, memory, identity and belonging.
With a background in theatre making his art practice is process led, site specific and often collaborative, in which individuals or communities are directly participating in the production of Bock's projects. William Bock is founding member of DIG COLLECTIVE and has co-produced interdisciplinary projects in London and internationally.
1982 Born Cork, Ireland
2002 – 2005 BA Hons Performance Design and Practise Central St Martins
2012 – 2013 MA Fine Art, City and Guilds School of Art
2018 A Hole in the Alps, Art Safiental commission, Switzerland
2018 Beech Bark Book – Baby Forest Art Festival Commission, Ireland
2018 ReWilders, Skibbereen Arts Festival Commission, Ireland
2016 Blow In, Uillinn West Cork Arts Centre, Ireland
2015 Hoarding: A fiction of.. PEER Gallery Commission, London
2014 Hole Story, St Johns Old Rectory, London
2012 The Last Bock, The Cube Microplex, Bristol
2010 Head in the Box (Strangeworks), Barbican Commission, London
2018 ReWilders – Sign of Times, Skibbereen Arts Festival, Ireland
2017 Still Life, St Joseph's Hospice, London
2017 Members Show, Uillinn West Cork Arts Centre, Ireland
2015 – 2017 E20 Foyer Exhibition, Stratford, London
2017 London Pinhole Festival, Four Corners Gallery, London
2016 Whithurst Park Art Fair, UK
2016 Post It, Darnley Road Gallery, London
2015 Figur[e]ation, GalleryELL. Online Show
2014 Group Show, Gallery 286, London
2016 Shortlisted Artist (Dig Collective) Volksschule Kleefeld, Bern
2014 Winner (Dig Collective) ArtLicks Weekender, ArtQuest Workweek Prize
2018 Acts of Leaving, Uillinn West Cork Arts Centre, Ireland
2016 Blow In, Uillinn West Cork Arts Centre, Ireland
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Biosphere for Tomorrow: Press Release Dateline: June 22, 2017; for immediate release
«It is time to build a new society and to take up the
torch of JF Kennedy's,
who fell in Dallas on the 22nd of November, 1963»
OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, Emmanuel Macron Mr. President,
You owe your election to unequivocal commitments.
It therefore really is the time now to build a new society and to take up the torch of JF Kennedy's, who fell in Dallas on the 22nd of November, 1963
Since 1989 Biosphere For Tomorrow has been preparing the advent of the Civilization Of The Third Millennium. It was conceived on the 5th of March 2012 in Athens. For citizens «All is within touch»…….including success!
Honorable men and women, such as the esteemed Presidents John Fitzgerald Kennedy and General de Gaulle, have paved the way.
We have to: 1) Take the initiative 2) Map out the new way forward 3) Fix the dates. For all this to start «it would take only a sign» the poet said...A sign from you perhaps? Why not?
«Great tasks have to be fulfilled to achieve peace justice and understanding among men…...I don't think this country will be at the top of the hill during this administration, but one day it will be and I hope that then they will think that we have played our part» said John Fitzgerald Kennedy. «Everybody is asleep.That will continue …..for as long as we fail to denounce and put an end to it. (….) So this duty falls to us» stated Charles De Gaulle.
Citizens' initiative now takes control to finish the work started by the Greek people 2500 years ago. The Civilization of the Third Millennium takes off.
Carried forward by established democracy, the aim of these peaceful, systematically non-violent actions is to obtain from governments acknowledgment of the aspirations of the citizens who build and facilitate their deeds. Mr President, everything is within reach of our hands… and your hands too.


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This piece features an authentic autograph by Indianapolis Colts Tight End Jack Doyle. This item was signed on November 1st, 2016 at a Collector's Den autograph signing! This item comes framed with a certifiacte of authenticity from the Collector's Den.
- Item Dimensions are 21.5" x 25.5"
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"The room was really cleaned really nice , loved the pool plus de slide and the spa . Since the hotel is in downtown Toronto we we're close to everythi ... " More
Heart of Toronto
Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Toronto hotel, you'll find Yonge-Dundas Square and Toronto Eaton Centre. Also, Toronto City Hall is within half a mile (1 km) and Art Gallery of Ontario is within 2 miles (3 km).
Onsite dining, 2 indoor pools
This hotel features 2 restaurants, 2 indoor pools, and a spa tub. Bring the family and enjoy the free kid's club, children's pool, and arcade/game room. Enjoy the fitness center and perks like free WiFi.
Free Internet, comfy beds
The 1590 guestrooms offer free WiFi and free wired Internet, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and pillowtop beds. Other amenities include room service, coffee/tea makers, and hair dryers.
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto offers its guests 2 indoor swimming pools, a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and limo/town car service. Event space at this hotel measures 5200 square feet (483 square meters) and includes conference space. A children's pool, a rooftop terrace, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at the family-friendly Chelsea Hotel, Toronto. For a fee, parking is available. For a fee, the property may offer extended parking privileges after check-out. This 3.5-star Toronto hotel is smoke free.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Self parking (surcharge) , Valet parking (surcharge)
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto offers 1590 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6 AM to 11:30 AM.
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto has 2 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Market Garden - This restaurant serves brunch and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
TBar - This restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
2 indoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Special check-in instructions:
This hotel will enact the following policy for stay dates of July 31-August 2, 2020 and December 31, 2020: Each guest must register with the hotel and receive a wristband; no more than 3 wristbands and guests per room. A wristband is required for room access after 9 PM
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification are required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property, but they may vary based on length of stay or the room booked.
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Here are the Four Best Pastry Recipes
1. Black Forest Pastry
Recipe by Chef Roopa GulatiYou'll only need one tasty forkful to recognise the distinctive flavour of cinnamon, a hint of rum and cherries galore. Oh, how much we love Black Forest pastry!
2. Eggless Pineapple Pastry
This sponge cake will never fail to impress your taste buds. Layered with cream and chopped pineapple, and topped off with whipped cream – it will transport you straight back to your childhood.
3. Eggless Dark Chocolate Truffle Pastry
With layers of dark chocolate ganache and a soft sponge, this eggless truffle pastry comes close to heaven.
4. Red Velvet Pastry
This classic red velvet pastry is made soft and tender with buttermilk, and spruced up with icing. Umm, yum!
2 ½ cups flour
2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tbsp red food colouring
1 ½ tbsp water
75 gm unsalted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 Tbsp orange zest
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
For the Icing:
175 gm unsalted butter
400 gm cream cheese
400 gm icing sugar
2 Tbsp whole milk
1. Pre-heat the oven to 350°F. Coat 2 (9-inch) round cake pans generously with butter, then flour, tapping out any excess flour; set aside.
2. Sift the 2 ½ cups of flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda together; set aside.
3. Whisk cocoa, food coloring, and water in a small bowl until smooth; set aside.
4. Beat the butter in a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy, about 30 seconds.
5. Add the sugar, ¼ cup at a time, beating about 15 seconds after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary, until the mixture has lightened in color and become fluffy.
6. Add the eggs one at a time, the vanilla, and the orange zest (if using), beating 15 seconds after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the red cocoa mixture and mix until evenly incorporated.
7. On low speed, alternately add the flour mixture and the buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour mixture, until just incorporated. Once all the ingredients are incorporated, beat the batter in 10 to 12 strokes with a spoon or spatula if using cake flour, 2 to 3 strokes if using all-purpose flour. (Do not overwork the batter, as this will make the cake tough.)
8. Divide the batter between the cake pans and spread the tops evenly with the spoon or spatula. Bake until a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in their pans on a rack for 10 minutes. Slide a thin paring knife around the edges and invert the cakes onto the rack to cool completely, at least 1 hour.
9. For the icing, beat butter in a large bowl until creamy. Add the cream cheese and continue to beat until the mixture is fluffy, white, and very smooth. Reduce the speed and add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, beating for 30 seconds after each addition, until the mixture is creamy, fluffy, and smooth. If the frosting is too stiff, beat the milk into it to loosen it.
10. Ice the cake with the frosting and serve.


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ROKS Chungmugong CO Visits Dutch Warship
During a port visit to Salalah in Oman, Dutch Warship, HNLMS Groningen, hosted the commanding officer of the South Korean destroyer, ROKS Chungmugong.
Commander Walter Hansen welcomed Captain Jae-Man Yoo and members of his crew on board on behalf of the EU Naval Force Commander.
Following a tour around the warship, both officers discussed their respective counter-piracy operations and the maritime security situation in Gulf of Aden and along the Somali Coast.
Before departing HNLMS Groningen, Captain Jae-Man Yoo said:
It is of great importance that we continue to engage with other missions in the area and build upon our relationships for the future.
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14 Nov Food for thoughts on the best location to live in Sofia – Part II
In the first part of this article, we discussed your transportation options. Now it's time to take a look at the different areas of the city you may consider moving to.
The City Centre
Now, Sofia city center is a broad concept. If you want to live downtown, you should shoot at the area locked between the boulevards Hristo Botev, Evlogi Georgiev, Dondukov and the National Palace of Culture (NDK). In fact, there are situated most of the government institutions, fancy restaurants, bars and clubs. Bear in mind that some real estate agents will try to push Maria Louisa and Luvov Most (Lions Bridge) as attractive locations. Honestly speaking, we don't recommend them. According to the international City Slickers rule book (accumulated knowledge passed on through generations of slickers), one should avoid living close to the central railroad station of any capital.
Not a bad option
Lately, Zona B5, Macedonia, and Ruski Pametnik square are picking up popularity as approximate cost-effective options. If you plan on driving a car there is one more detail that you have to consider with those areas – "blue and green parking zones". Those are part of short-stay parking scheme forced by the city, on a week days between 8:30 am and 6:30 pm. Without going into too much detail, finding a parking spot in central Sofia during week days proves to be challenging even for the locals.
Our favourite part
If you look for something a little bit upscale just outside the city center, we recommend Yavorov and Oborishte. As a matter of fact, it tends to be a bit more on the artsy side. In addition, Lozenets, Iztok and Izgrev should be also considered as great options. Those are nice and quiet areas, right next to one of the city parks. Lately a lot of the trendy establishments have been situated there. Their only drawback will be blowing out your budget, but in the words of Niccolò Machiavelli: "Where the willingness is great, the difficulties cannot be great".
The middle ground
Strelbishte, Borovo and Krasno Selo are southern districts of the city. Those neighborhoods have good infrastructure. Furthermore, they are nice middle ground between price and good location. They will also be your best bet if you are planning on driving a lot with your personal vehicle. Those districts have great accessibility and it's fairly easy to find parking spots there.
Last, but not least
In the last category, we would like to put Mladost and Manastirsky Livadi. They are further away from the city center. Moreover, the former's infrastructure needs a lot of improvement (to put it mildly). In the latter's case, it virtually doesn't exist. If someone is pushing those areas to you, the only legit reason is if your workplace is over there. Even then, make sure you stock up on some board games since your social life will suffer. Going downtown will be a challenge that you probably wouldn't like to take on more than a few times a month.
Well, we dropped some knowledge and gave you our list of recommended neighborhoods. But in the end, it comes down to your own research to get the hang of Sofia. Oh, we almost forgot to remind you. We would like to support you through the most important steps of your journey. You can always contact us if you need some help.


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Niva CBD Review:- Stress is a psychosomatic experience that impacts the mind and body profoundly. Of course, a certain quantity of stress does the wonder, but, prolonged or acute stress provides with negative effect altogether. When it comes to staying away from stress, it is an important thing. We need to experience through appropriate measures that offer different stress reduction methods and techniques. Then, it may lead to severe complications like violence, suicide, heart stroke, attack, and even cancer in many cases.
Reduction in the stress refers to a procedure in which many techniques are implemented to counteract with many stressful circumstances and to provide a sense of peacefulness and relaxation in return. Along with stress reduction, it may occur many good things, which gives too much positivity. One of the best ways to cure stress and get proper sleep is to make use of Niva CBD, which is a CBD product that seems to be a genuine solution. There are various other stress reduction ways, but this product appears to be a safe way as compared to others. Generally speaking, knowing its vital things is an important thing. So, what are you looking for? Just read this review, which gives a complete explanation about what the product is all about, its benefits, side effects, or a lot more:
Introduction to Niva CBD!
It is a high-quality solution, which gives a natural cannabis substance to the body. This natural and effective CBD supplement promotes wellness and health. It is an established supplement, which is known for its interesting possessions. Niva CBD with the natural items can help you create a direct path towards maintaining the levels of hormones that contribute to the decreased stress as an overall.
It is an obviously trendy complex that enhances the ECS unit of the body. Niva CBD is a secure and non-addictive system, which contains phytocannabinoids. The supplement provides respite from panic attacks, aches, sleep patterns, misery, irritation, and many others. It is a first-class addition in the market that has enough role to play when it comes to maintaining the overall health and well-being. By infusing the right ingredients in the body, this supplement will make the nutritional needs of the body fulfilled without any trouble and give your body adequate space to get dynamic because of CBD ingredients. No worry at all, just makes sure to buy this supplement from its official website and try to use it with complete patience.
What are the ingredients used in Niva CBD?
It is possibly seen that there are different CBD products or supplements, but all of them have different concentration and quality. When it comes to selecting the excellent and safe CBD solution, Niva CBD comes on the top of the list because of better concentration of ingredients it has. CBD is abbreviated as Cannabidiol. This component is found in cannabis, which may include marijuana and hemp. This ingredient seems to be a natural way to conduct the assessment of life's quality and make it enhanced with the best features. It has 334 mg of hemp oil extract in each dosage.
Another interesting feature of Niva CBD is that it does not attain dangerous stimulants or chemicals. There is no chance of having fillers or additives in this supplement because all of the ingredients have been selected by professionals and tested by them as well. Hence, it can be considered as the healthiest and effective product when we make a comparison with others.
Why is the Niva CBD preferable over other CBD methods?
There are endless resins for choosing Niva CBD as compared to others. But some reasons need to be understood well. This supplement was created with the use of the same stringent standards to study, develop, formulate, and create different types of natural supplements. This supplement was built by N3 Oceanic, which is a trusted and reputed company discovered in the year of 1985. From its inception, the family that this company has, it has been on a mission to help people in recovering their health along with the enhancement in the quality of life.
It has some amazing features, which have made it a unique and most ranked supplement. A lot of people have already switched to Niva CBD, some are on the way to use it. Let's explore some reasons behind using it:
- Due to its natural formula, users can stay stress-free from its negative effects
- It is guaranteed to have non-psychoactive effects because of no THC present in it
- It is a great addition to make your lifestyle healthy because of its multiple functions in the body
- It is examined and prepared by health professionals, who understand the value of the health for people
How does the Niva CBD function?
With its safe and natural formulation, it can go inside the body completely. It has a high rate of absorption power, meaning that the ingredients will get penetrated in the body completely. The ingredient contained in it, phytocannabinoids are safe and non-addictive in nature. Even though, this ingredient has a great resemblance to THC that is renowned for its intoxicating features. When it comes to the functioning of the Niva CBD, it is safe because of zero psychoactive effects on the body.
CBD, a primary ingredient of this supplement responds to a different region of the brain and does not offer any kind of psychoactive effect. Rather than, Niva CBD provides with different benefits to the health without going high. No sense of highness in the brain is the major feature offered by this supplement. By tapping into the ECS receptors in humans, the use of the CBD in it can offer relief for inflammation, chronic pain, sleep issues, depression, and other different conditions.
Does Niva CBD cause any ill-effects?
No, Niva CBD is completely safe for all humans, except kids and pregnant women or nursing mothers. So, if you are considering its use, ensure to follow its suggested dose so that you can ignore some nasty effects.
Who can use Niva CBD?
It is only for those, who are above 18 years and must be dealing with sleep problems, stress, pressure, anxiety, and other emotional conditions. To get benefited from Niva CBD, its use should not be misused at any cost.
Look at the benefits of Niva CBD!
- It is very beneficial for the brain due to its anti-depressant, anti-anxiety, antioxidant, and neuroprotective features
- It decreases eye pain, eye toxins, and acts as Vasorelaxant for glaucoma
- It controls appetite, soothes stomach pain, and offers an anti-nausea effect
- It also protects the heart from various diseases as it is anti-inflammatory and anti-ischemic in behavior
- This CBD solution is also advantageous for bones as it can trigger the growth of new bones
- It is also equipped with anti-prokinetic effects and it can relax intestinal discomfort and contractions
How to use?
Niva CBD can be taken easily. You need to consume 1 soft gel of this CBD product on a regular basis, leaving better and amazing changes in the body on the overall.
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Once you are willing to buy Niva CBD, then you should not waste your time in the local market. Just visit online and order this CBD solution by giving the manufacturer the right details about yourself


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Some car shipping companies may try to confuse customers with car shipping jargon that you do not understand. Here at Auto Shippers UK, we aim to make the shipping process as easy and understandable as possible. We never confuse our customers with confusing language and we will give you help and advice at any time.
Relocating to a new country is a very stressful process. If you are planning to take your vehicle with you, you need to ensure that your vehicle meets all the requirements and restrictions of your chosen destination. You will also need to make sure you have all of the correct documentation. We can obtain documentation on your behalf to save you the hassle! We can also arrange unpacking and delivery if you require it.
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Back when I worked as an after school care teacher, I had lots of kids asking me how to draw cartoon faces and cartoon characters. So I decided instead of drawing for them, I would create an easy guide so that they could learn to draw the characters for themselves. They loved it!
Not everyone has the ability to create Disney quality masterpieces when it comes to drawing characters, but everyone can have a go!
So I've created a selection of free how-to-draw reference images below of character faces, expressions, eyes, hair, mouths and noses. I posted these resources a while ago on my old website, and after being shared over 50,000 times on Pinterest, I decided it was time to bring them here!
Keep scrolling to the bottom to find out about my printable booklet with these cartoon reference pictures and more.
It doesn't matter if you're great at drawing or if you've never tried- just have a go at copying these drawings to get your skills up- try mixing and matching different expressions, eyes, etc to create something new and unique.
This is a great activity to teach your kids to draw cartoon faces with all kinds of happy, funny, sad and angry expressions.
If you'd like to print these off for your classroom, I've compiled them in an easy step-by-step PDF booklet that you can download and print from my store HERE.
This convenient printable how-to-draw workbook provides examples of many different face shapes, eyes, noses, mouths, hairstyles and expressions, so you can mix and match and create something unique. This workbook comes as a 10 page PDF file, 8.5″ x 11″ (standard US letter) so it will print on most printers.
The last pages include some partially completed faces for your kids to finish off and build their skills, plus a blank page for them to practice their own faces from scratch.
Perfect for school classroom activities, art classes, drawing classes, or as a school holiday activity for your kids. This activity is perfect for kids of all ages – the instructions are very easy to follow for any beginner, but are also a great reference point for experienced illustrators and cartoonists.


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The Laser Egg equips you with color-coded, at-a-glance and detailed readings for multiple air quality parameters. Get to know your device with this overview:
- Display screens
- Icons
Display screens
Your Laser Egg offers different display screens for various measurements. Press the Mode button located on the top of your Laser Egg to cycle between these screens to better analyze your air:
The Air Quality Index, more commonly known as the AQI, is an index for reporting daily air quality that ranges from 0-500. The higher the AQI value, the greater the level of air pollution and the greater the health concern.
PM2.5 concentration
Indicates the number of particles <0.3μm per 0.1L of air.
Particle count, temperature, and humidity
In order of appearance from top to bottom, each icon indicates the number of particles >0.3μm per 0.1L of air, temperature (in Fahrenheit or Celsius), and relative humidity.
Local weather forecast and outdoor temperature
View three days of the weather forecast and current outdoor temperature.
Your Laser Egg will display local weather information and outdoor temperature on your Laser Egg based on your geolocation. After you connect your Laser Egg to the Kaiterra app, you can automatically see:
- Your geolocation at the upper left corner of every front display,
- Local weather forecast for the next three days on weather display, and
- The outdoor temperature on the upper right corner of the weather display.
Note: This feature is only available for firmware version 1.4.1 and later. You can upgrade to this version via the Kaiterra app
Turn off the LCD display when dark.
Overall Index (only available on the Laser Egg 2+)
This index calculates PM2.5 and TVOC concentrations independently and displays the higher of the two values so that you know which pollutant to focus on
TVOC concentration (only available on the Laser Egg 2+)
TVOC concentration as parts per million (ppm)
Battery Life
Battery Charging
Standby Mode: It appears after 15 minutes of inactivity. The device will continue to take readings and stream data to the cloud every minute.
Not connected to Wi-Fi
Connected to Wi-Fi
Disconnected from Wi-Fi: To reconnect, bring the Laser Egg 2 closer to the Wi-Fi source or reset the Wi-Fi password.


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Alexander PM is a family business established in Glasgow in 1994 by Ian Alexander.
Throughout this time we have established a number of successful long term relationships based on our trusted, hands on approach and focus on quality and detail of service.
We provide a comprehensive range of Construction Consulting Services including Construction Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Principal Designer, CDM Consultants, and Construction Health & Safety Services to clients throughout the UK in commercial, retail, healthcare, public and private sectors.
Moniabrock Farmhouse
Curo Salus Alexander PM were providing Health & Safety and Principal Designer services for the refurbishment works at Moniabrock Farmhouse for Curo Salus. The farmhouse dates from early 19th century and is located high in the Renfrewshire Hills. The completed building will create a modern environment in which Curo Salus will provide specialist care and ... Read more
Rebranding – Alexander PM
We have rebranded our company name to Alexander PM. We felt it was time for a refresh to both the name and our branding. This change better reflects our business activities whilst maintaining the link to the original name of the business which has been a family business for over 25 years.
West of Scotland Science Park – Extension
R-Biopharm Having been involved in the original construction of R-Biopharm Rhone's new laboratory in 2008, we are once again please to be part of the project team to extend and alter the laboratory building at West of Scotland Science Park.


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Can a Pier & Beam Foundation Be Filled in With Slab?
A pier and beam foundation is designed using a framework of posts and beams to support the weight of the house above it. The pier and beam structure is based in a foundation of concrete, but rises above it to create a crawl space section. A slab foundation is used in dryer or hotter parts of the United States, and forgoes the extra space by building the house directly on the slab. The two types of foundations are separate for good reasons.
Pier and Beam Construction
Pier and beam construction uses wood supports that have inherent flexibility, which means they can shift more easily in response to soil changes and settling houses. This design makes pier and beam supports more resistant to structural changes and is one reason why you cannot simply fill your crawl space up with concrete. House foundations are constructed to manage incoming pressures from soil, upper stories and water weight. The concrete would press against the beams, changing the stresses of the house and rendering the foundation ineffective.
Pier and beam foundations are also used to make wiring and plumbing easier. When you can run wiring and pipes underneath the floor, connecting different systems and rooms becomes much faster than running wires through the wall. Since contractors make use of this space when building and wiring a house, filling the crawl space in with slab becomes impossible because of all the system work that is already in place, not to mention the insulation and any storage uses.
Crawl spaces created by the pier and beam foundation do have some weaknesses. If moisture becomes trapped in the space, it can eat into the wood and cause rot, mold and pest problems. This is another key reason that these spaces cannot be filled in with concrete. The wood needs space to release moisture and proper venting to remove it entirely. Concrete slabs would only trap moisture and lead to serious foundation problems over time.
A pier and beam foundation is installed in a concrete slab -- it needs the concrete bed for support. This slab does not come in contact with the actual house, but it can certainly be repaired if cracks or flaws occur. It is not the same project as filling in your crawl space entirely, but rather repairing or adding new support to a particular section of your foundation. New mortar and epoxies can be used in these repairs.


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From $638,100 Why 'From' pricing?
New homes can be personalized to your needs and taste.
Builders pricing can vary greatly. Builders display base pricing because you have not selected your options and upgrades yet and some homes may indicate that the land cost is not included.
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The Gulfview foyer is flanked by the dining room and a den/library, whose architectural design lends itself to those who may work from home, avid readers and owners searching for a private escape. This is just the beginning of the great room design. The kitchen provides generous counters, cabinets and the signature center island. Plus, the breakfast nook gives access to outdoor living. The master suite, with double walk-in closets and spa-like bathroom, is at the back of the home with access to the lanai. The lower level has another bedroom and formal dining before ascending to the upper level. The upstairs offers a myriad of options to accommodate bonus rooms, additional bedrooms and bathrooms. 3-car tandem garage configuration. Options: •Bedroom 5 (upper) •Bedroom 7 (upper) •Bedroom 6 (lower) •In-Law Suite with TV Room
Gulfview an impressive two-story executive family home.
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This exclusive location with unsurpassed convenience features a gated enclave of 22 homesites on a single cul-de-sac surrounded by a wooded preserve. Hidden Reserve's central location on John Moore Road is in the heart of south Brandon. Built exclusively by Sabal Homes, it's an ideal alternative to larger master-planned communities without sacrificing the conveniences and amenities you expect to be in easy reach. Being just 10 minutes from two major highways – the Crosstown Expressway and Interstate 75 – translates to shorter drive times and more family time. Plus, all of the important shopping, dining, leisure and entertainment amenities are close by, including the Westfield Brandon mall, restaurants, grocery stores, national and local retailers, parks and sports fields and Hillsborough county top-rated schools. With today's busy lifestyles, nothing is more important than sharing quality time at home with loved ones. Come home to Hidden Reserve.Visit the website Free brochure
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Article Summary:Some of your best sales prospects are your old, "dead" leads.
Before you throw out those old leads, consider that today's trash could be tomorrow's sale.
Don Freda of Articulate Global in New York City flew to Ann Arbor, MI to present his software solution to the University of Michigan. During the meeting he discovered that although his solution could help the university, it lacked some major features that the customer wanted. Because his company didn't offer the needed components, Don flew back to New York without the sale.
Just like all good technology-driven companies, Articulate Global was continuously growing and enhancing its product offering to reflect the advancing needs of the marketplace. Months later when Don learned that his company offered new features - the very same features that U of M was looking for - he pulled the old file from his sales graveyard and immediately called his contact with the good news. Don's next trip to Michigan was successful and he brought home the order.
All sales professionals have a long list of prospects that did not turn into sales. While it doesn't make sense to contact all of your old leads, you may want to refrain from throwing out some of them and put them in your tickler file instead. By touching base with them periodically you may turn trash into treasure. Here are the types of old leads that are most valuable.
Like in Don's situation, you may have encountered prospects who need a product or service that you don't offer now, but may offer in the future. Keep these prospects on file and follow up with them if the features they needed become available.
If what you sell requires time-based contracts, be sure to find out when your prospect's contract expires with your competitor. Contact the prospect before your competition inks a renewal. Explain to your prospect that you will help them assess their options before they blindly assume that their current provider is still the best value.
Have you ever met prospects who indicate that they don't get great service from their current provider but stay with them anyway? Keep these contacts in your periodic follow-up folder. Contact them every four to six months. When they take your phone call, you might find that their frustration with the current provider has moved them closer to a breaking point. If they're ready to change providers, your company will be top-of-mind.
Big companies often take a long time to make important buying decisions. They also frequently reevaluate their costs and periodically explore other vendors for potential savings. Crumbs off the table at a large account could make your year. If you can't get all of their business, at least try to get some of their business. Stay in touch with decision makers at potentially large accounts. You might find that an uninterested prospect in October is much more interested in February.
Competitor uncertainty
Did your competitor just get some bad PR? Is their reputation deteriorating in the marketplace? If an old prospect does business with that competitor, a call from you might be in order. Never spread negative competitive rumors, but consider mentioning something like, "Many of XYZ's customers have come to us because they've been dissatisfied with XYZ's (business challenge). I'm calling to let you know that our company still offers (product or service), and I'm here as a resource if you decide to explore other alternatives to your current provider."
The one that got away
Those clients who almost bought from you, but didn't, might have some second thoughts about their chosen provider. Several weeks after your competitor delivers the goods to your prospect, make a phone call to the decision maker and ask questions about the customer's condition: "How do the levels of service meet your expectations? How did the quality of the work (or the product) meet your expectations?" Don't ask questions that sound like you're trying to get some dirt on your competitor. Focus the conversation on your customer and his needs.
Stop classifying certain prospects as dead. Instead, consider them dormant and stay in contact with them. Once you fill your pipeline with some dormant prospects, you'll enjoy incremental business as you begin converting them from prospects to customers.
Al Uszynski helps companies and individuals sell more, earn more and profit more. As a sales trainer and professional speaker, he helps his clients achieve outstanding business results. Al is the founder of Selling Resource. Get the free sales tips newsletter and free report "12 Mistakes Salespeople Make" at www.SellingResource.com or read more at www.uszynski.com.
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Since its invention in 1979, the Bowflex PR1000 Workouts home gym has offered a different approach to weight
training. Rather than using traditional barbells and weight plates, the Bowflex PR1000 Workouts allows you to clip
exercise attachments to pliable rods, copyrighted as "power rods." More than 30 exercises are possible on the
Bowflex PR1000 Workouts using its exercise attachments, and you can combine these exercises several different ways
for a total body workout that suits your fitness goals. Bowflex
The 20-minute better body workout is often promoted on Bowflex infomercials as a quick and
easy way to get a better body. During the routine, you perform the bench press, seated lat rows, crossover seated
rows, biceps curls, triceps push-downs, calf raises, leg presses, resisted trunk rotation and seated abdominal
curls. Select a weight that allows you to perform 10 to 15 repetitions before muscle failure, and perform one set
of each exercise with minimal rest between sets.
You can use the advanced general conditioning workout with the Bowflex PR1000 Workouts after you have developed
a base level of strength with the 20-minute better body routine. It is similar to the basic routine in that you
perform a total body workout using 10 to 12 repetitions per exercise. The main difference is that you only use six
or seven exercises per session. Bowflex recommends using a "split system," where you train different muscle groups
on different days. Therefore, you may work your chest, shoulders and arms on the first and third workouts of the
week, while training your back, trunk and legs on the second workout of the week.
If your main goal is weight loss with the Bowflex PR1000 Workouts, the company recommends the true aerobic
circuit training program. To perform this workout, you execute a single set of bench presses, leg presses, seated
rows, calf raises and seated abdominal crunches for eight to 12 repetitions. However, instead of resting between
each exercise, you perform 30 to 60 seconds of an aerobic exercise, such as jogging in place or stair climbing. You
can complete the entire circuit as many times as you want in 20 to 60 minutes per workout session.
Though the Bowflex PR1000 Workouts only offers a maximum of 210 lbs. in resistance through
the power rods, you can still get a solid strength training workout with the home gym. The company recommends a
three-day split in which you work your chest and shoulders on Monday, your back and arms on Wednesday and your legs
and torso on Friday. During each workout, you select two to four exercises per muscle group, such as the seated lat
row and stiff arm pull-downs when you work your back. Perform each exercise for two to four sets during the
workout, with each set containing five to eight repetitions. Bowflex Store
We all know how difficult in might be to make it to the gym after 9 long hours at work. I bet it has happened to
you as well.
But what do you do when you don't feel you have the energy to stop by the local gym on your way home? Or may be
you don't have the time for a workout at the gym. You can only use 20 - 30 min.
What's the solution then? It could be only one - a full body workout at your home gym.
But first take this from me. If you don't have a home gym set up already, don't even think of missing a workout.
Go to the local gym where you are a member. Missing a single workout can set a path for a habit. Vice versa, not
missing a workout won't let you think of such an option.
So, let's suppose that it's one of these days when you can't make it to the gym, and are planning on working out
at home. That means you have a gym of some sort, already set up.
In this article I want to advise you on your choices for a full body routine. The workout you will pick however,
will all depend on how your home gym is equipped.
For example you might have a home-gym machine. Or you might be a hardcore bodybuilder. Then you have free
weights as your main equipment.
If you belong to the first group - you own a home gym machine - this is the part you should be reading.
The simplest home gym machines are equipped for at least several exercises such as: bench press, lat pull down,
seated rows, biceps curls, triceps push-downs, leg extensions and standing hamstring curls.
That's actually plenty. You can complete the whole body in a single session.
/Warm up/
Crunches 2-3 x 15 - 30
Seated bench press 3 x 10 - 12
Lat pull-down 3 x 10 - 12
Front cable raises (machine behind you, lower pulley cable between your thighs) 3 x 10 - 12
Standing biceps cable curls (lower pulley cable, facing the machine) 3 x 10 - 12
Standing triceps push-downs (using the lat-pull down handle) 3 x 10 - 12
Leg extensions 3 x 12 - 15
Standing hamstring curls (facing the machine) 3 x 12 - 15
/Cool down/
You have more options for replacing some of the exercises:
Replace seated bench press wide grip with seated bench press close grip.
Replace lat pull down with seated rows (facing the machine).
Replace standing biceps cable curls with lying cable curls (lie down on the floor on your back and place your
feet on the rolling pads for support).
In case that you belong to the second group - you are a hardcore enthusiast or bodybuilder, the least equipment
you have (I would guess) is an adjustable bench, a power rack, an Olympic barbell set and a pair of dumbbells with
adjustable weights.
For you I'd suggest two circuit routines. You can do only one of them or you can do two circuits, using both if
you feel you have energy (and desire) to do that:
Workout One/Circuit One
/Warm up/
Crunches 1-2 x 15 - 30
Flat bench press on the rack 2-3 x 12 - 15
Barbell rows 2-3 x 10 - 15
Seated dumbbell overhead presses 2-3 x 12 - 15
Barbell curls 2-3 x 8 - 12
Barbell lying triceps extensions 2-3 x 12 - 15
Squats 2-3 x 10 x 15
Stiff Leg Dead Lifts 2-3 x 10 - 12
/Cool down/
Workout Two/Circuit Two
/Warm up/
Reverse crunches 1-2 x 15 - 20
Dumbbell flys 2-3 x 10 - 12
One-arm dumbbell rows 2-3 x 10 - 12
Dumbbell lateral raises 2-3 x 10 - 12
Seated dumbbell curls 2-3 x 8 - 12
One-arm overhead triceps extensions 2-3 x 8 - 12
Lunges (holding a pair of dumbbells) 2-3 x 12 - 15
/Cool down/
Note that the number of reps is slightly higher than what you would normally do should you
have worked out at the gym. I did it this way intentionally. My advice is that you use 50 - 70% of your One Rep Max
due to the fact that you don't have a spotter. If you think you can go heavier please do, but at your own risk.
That's it. Now that you finished your workout you deserve a nice, chilled protein shake. After all you are at
home and can make it any way you want, right. And, yes, you should feel good because you didn't miss your workout.
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Pretty good concept, but the tech demo is unplayable at this time.
A downloadable tech demo for Windows, macOS, and Linux
I've played many an MMORPG, and something that always bothered me was when they featured alignments -- specifically in that it was nothing but a line of text in a character's description. In Dungeons & Dragons Online or Neverwinter you can say you're Chaotic Neutral, then run around being the most Lawful Good person ever and the game will still call you Chaotic Neutral.
Well no more, I say! This tech demo serves as a proof of concept of a network multiplayer game in which an alignment system is implemented, not by limiting decisions based on a claimed alignment, but by updating your alignment based on your actions!
Attacking good or neutral players moves your alignment toward evil, and attacking evil players moves your alignment toward good. There's also a bounty system, where the most good and most evil players on a server will have a bounty placed on them by either the Good or Evil King. Attacking a bountied player moves your alignment toward lawful, and attacking players who aren't bountied moves your alignment toward chaotic.
Other features present in this tech demo include:
- Experience and leveling system - Because what's an RPG without leveling up? There are also basic stats (no custom allocation, just uniform increasing with level at the moment) which have an actual impact on gameplay - Strength increases damage, Dexterity increases movement speed, and Constitution increases Max HP
- Persistent characters - The server will save your characters regularly, ensuring you never lose your progress! As long as you use the same username and connect to a server hosted on the same computer, you'll be playing as the same character.
- Character and Journal screens - The character screen was implemented mostly to test leveling and character persistence, but it's a handy feature. The journal allows you to see which players currently have a bounty on their head - useful if you want to be the lawful sort.
Since posting this, I realized setting up the tech demo can be a little weird for people who didn't make the game, so I made this nifty little guide! Hope you enjoy!
How to Set Up:
- Start a server - This is done simply by launching the game and pressing the "Launch Server" button. Personally I use a 800x600 windowed game for the server, since you won't be playing on the server and that way you can just minimize it
- Connect to the server - If you're playing on the same computer as the server, launch a second instance of the game, and either leave the Input Host Address blank or write "localhost" (without the quotes). If you're on a different computer, make sure you're connected to the same network as the server (at the moment the game has only been tested on LAN) and type the server's IP Address into the Input Host Address Box. Then just type in a username and press the "Launch Client" button!
- Enjoy! Default controls include WASD or arrow keys to move, mouse to rotate character, left click or left ctrl to attack, J to open your journal and C to open your character menu.
On Windows, you'll get a pop-up when you launch the server informing you that Windows Firewall has blocked some features, and you have to tell it to allow them. On Mac, you'll get a similar pop-up the first time somebody tries to connect to the server from a separate device.
For anyone who doesn't know how to launch a second instance of an application on a Mac (since by default attempting to launch a program a second time will just bring up the instance that's already running), you want to open Terminal and type the following:
open -n -a "Aligned"
This game has been tested on Windows 10 and macOS High Sierra, and functions as intended on both individually as well as for cross platform play. If you played it on a different OS, please let me know how it went!
|Windows, macOS, Linux
|Role Playing
|Made with
|Unity, MagicaVoxel, Paint.net
|lan, MMORPG, network, prototype, tech-demo, Voxel
|Average session
|A few minutes
|Keyboard, Mouse
|Server-based networked multiplayer
Click download now to get access to the following files:
Development log
- Update 10/8/2018 - 11:54amOct 08, 2018
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Oh? What issue are you having? Also, can you tell me what OS you're running the game on?
Never mind, the guide you posted helped
Glad to hear it! When you said that, I realized the most likely issue was that setup is probably really confusing for anyone who didn't make the game XD


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Americans and Paris!
Doing this series on favorite movie musicals has been a terrifically interesting process (my other favorites so far are Singin' in the Rain, Funny Face and The Band Wagon). The three I've written about haven't lost an ounce of their charm over the years. A couple of others I'd thought about including in the series just don't hold up to viewing as an adult – a lot of these films were childhood favorites. An old movie on a Sunday afternoon was a real treat as I was growing up! But both the world and this writer have moved on since the 1970s.
The only film I was torn about including in the series was this one, An American in Paris, which won six Oscars in 1952, including best picture. When I was about thirteen or fourteen, I think this would have counted in my half dozen favorite films – and I was a real little film buff when I was a kid, I knew pretty much every Oscar winner under the sun (or under the spotlight as the case may be).
I thought (and still think) it was incredibly beautiful to look at, with its glamorous Paris settings and fantastic art direction and costumes. I loved the Gershwin score, cobbled together from George and Ira's greatest hits (reminiscent of Funny Face, a film I covered the month before last).
Leslie Caron is lovely in her debut role. She's sweet, charming, smart, funny and, man, can she dance. Gene Kelly, the film's star, spotted her dancing in the Roland Petit Company in Paris and decided she'd be perfect for this role – and she is! The final ballet that goes for around 20 minutes is rightfully acknowledged as one of Hollywood's highest achievements (I loved ballet as well as movies!).
So there are still so many things about this film that gave me enormous pleasure. And I still love it – with reservations. I might give you a bit of background before I go to the things that troubled me when I rewatched it only a few weeks ago.
This film is another product of the Arthur Freed Unit at MGM, and it was directed by the brilliant Vincente Minnelli who also directed last month's wonderful Band Wagon, a film I had no difficulty continuing to love, by the way. Another interesting part of writing this series is how many elements my faves shared from one to the next. Oscar Levant is in this one as cynical, perpetual scholarship-funded concert pianist Adam Cook. He was a cynical writer in The Band Wagon. Gene Kelly starred in Singin' in the Rain. Paris was the setting for Funny Face. It all turns into a bit of a roundabout!
The screenplay by Alan Jay Lerner of My Fair Lady fame (he won an Oscar for it) tells the story of ex-GI Jerry Mulligan (Gene K) who is in Paris trying to make it as a painter. The plot is all fairly slight. Milo Roberts (Nina Foch, the female equivalent of Gig Young, who never seemed to get the girl!) is a rich American with a penchant for picking up poor artists and supporting their career in return for their company. She sees Jerry's work, and more to the point sees Jerry, and decides to organize an exhibition for him.
In the meantime, Jerry has fallen in love at first sight with 19-year-old Lise (Leslie C) who works in a perfume shop and has a secret life that both frustrates and intrigues her American swain. So our hero is torn between self-interest and true love.
Matters are further complicated, although Jerry only finds out about this towards the end of the film, because Lise is engaged to famous French cabaret artist Henri Baurel (Georges Guetary) who is a hero of the resistance and who saved Lise's life during the war after her parents were killed. The black moment is when Jerry discovers his true love has been stringing him along the whole time and is set to marry his good friend Henri.
At the climax, all our starstruck lovers attend the famous arts ball in Montmartre when Jerry wanders onto a balcony and starts fantasizing about his take on his relationship with Lise. Voila the famous ballet. In the end, Lise comes back to Jerry and Henri goes off to America to make a fortune on the cabaret circuit and nurse his broken heart.
The ballet really is extraordinary. I remember seeing That's Entertainment on the big screen when I was about twelve and being completely knocked out by the glories of this piece in full technicolor with stereo sound(our TV at that stage was a small black and white).
The music is gorgeous – it's based on an original Gershwin ballet score with a really luscious love theme. Each segment is a riff on a particular painter's work, including Toulouse-Lautrec, Dufy, Utrillo and Renoir. Sumptuous, clever, imaginative. Everything you want, really. Kelly and Caron dance beautifully together, as you'd expect. There's an emotional depth in this dance scene that the rest of the film lacks, at least to my more mature eyes.
So now we come to the things that worried me, now I'm no longer a starry-eyed adolescent. I had real problems with Kelly's character as written in the script. From the first, Lise is very much just a beautiful cypher to him – I didn't believe he loved her as anything more than someone young and pretty to amuse him and keep him warm at night.
He treats Milo appallingly – he knows exactly what he's doing as he strings her along. Once he discovers that Lise has been stringing him along in return, he reacts with self-righteous anger, but it really is the pot calling the kettle black and Lise at least has valid reasons to stick with Henri.
Basically Kelly's character in this has the depth of a puddle. Of course he's charming – he's Gene Kelly. But there's a petulant element to his personality that I can't believe will lead to a long happy life for Lise as his wife. Yeah, I know, I feel like the Grinch. It's such a beautiful film and I'm grizzling about it.
It's a sad state of affairs when I watch a movie that's meant to be a paean to romantic love and all I can think at the end is that the girl ended up with the wrong guy. The other characters keep saying Henri is too old for Lise (he is!) but Kelly is pushing forty in this film so he's hardly an example of fresh-faced youth either. Henri isn't nearly as selfish or as childish as Jerry – the final image where he drives Lise back to the ball so she can run to embrace her true love is an example of this. He's charming, he's talented, he's rich, he's kind. And hey, he's a war hero! By the way, my favorite musical number in the film isn't one of Gene's (although "Our Love Is Here to Stay" is beautifully done, soft and sweet and tender). It's a really spectacular version of "I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise" which Henri sings at his posh nightclub.
Older, more cynical me would like to see a sequel to this classic film where a sadder but wiser Lise leaves self-centered and overbearing Jerry and goes back to the man who protected and loved her through the dark days of the war. Perhaps we could call it A Frenchman in Paris!


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