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These are the rental terms and conditions of the La Siesta Condominium Association, Inc. for the rental of a unit within La Siesta, a Condominium. The minimum rental period is 7 nights. The minimum Renter age is 25 years old and strictly enforced. A government issued photo ID displaying the Renter's age and address must be provided upon request and is required to check in. If the Renter is unable to provide identification that matches the reservation, check in will not be allowed and the reservation cancelled with all monies paid forfeited. The Renter may reserve one (1) condominium unit. Requests for more than one unit per Renter is considered a group reservation and the request must be directed to the La Siesta rental office for review and approval.
Any money received by La Siesta from the Renter for rental occupancy of a vacation unit shall be deemed the Renter's acceptance of these terms and conditions. It is the responsibility of the Renter to be familiar with La Siesta rental terms and conditions.
Reservation/Payment: A $300.00 security deposit (the "security deposit") on the rent is due at time of booking to place a temporary hold on a unit. A $55.00 non-refundable processing fee is also required. The reservation will be confirmed when Renter provides the required deposits and fee's which must be received by La Siesta. All monies, including security deposit, processing fee, rent payments and applicable taxes, must be received no later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to arrivals between May 1 through December 31 and no later than sixty (60) calendar days prior to arrivals between January 1 and April 30. If a unit is reserved less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to arrival, all money is due at the time that the reservation is made. If the above is not followed, La Siesta reserves the right to cancel the reservation. All rates are subject to change without notice.
Security Deposit: The security deposit shall be held by the rental agent to compensate the unit owner for: (a) unpaid rent; (b) damage to or loss of furnishings, personal property or equipment within the unit; (c) excessive utility charges; (d) other services provided by the rental agent or its assigns; and/or to compensate the rental agent for damage to the condominium property; (e) extra cleaning in the unit at the time of departure as a result of the Renter's actions or inactions; (f) excessive soil to the carpets; (g) paint touch up due to damaged or marked walls; or (h) missing or damaged linen items. Within thirty (30) calendar days of the Renter vacating the unit or termination of this Agreement, La Siesta shall return the security deposit to the Renter unless the La Siesta intends to impose a claim upon the security deposit, in which case notice of such claim shall be given to the Renter via email mail within 15 calendar days of the Renter vacating the unit.
Occupancy Limit. The Renter agrees that no more than four (4) persons shall use and occupy a 1-bedroom unit and that no more than six (6) persons shall use and occupy a 2-bedroom unit.
Rules: Renter and Guest Responsibilities and Restrictions:
The following behavior and/or activity is strictly prohibited and may result in the immediate suspension of occupancy rights, and ejection, per Florida Statue 509.141, Refusal of admission and ejection of undesirable guests.
Any Renter reserving or checking into a unit and subsequently allowing anyone under the age of 25 years old to remain occupying and using the unit outside of the immediate supervision of the registered Renter for a period greater than four (4) consecutive hours.
Any person whose conduct on the Condominium property displays intoxication, profanity, lewdness, or brawling; who indulges in language or conduct such as to disturb the peace or comfort of other guests or resident; who engages in illegal or disorderly conduct; who illegally possesses or deals in controlled substances as defined in chapter 893, Florida Statutes; or whose conduct constitutes a nuisance. Further, any person in violation of the "City of Sarasota Sound Control. Ordinance." Chapter 20. Sections 1-4. Specifically the noise regulations after 10:00pm.
Audio sound from playing music or televisions which can be heard outside of the unit or in common areas
Any Renter hosting a house party of eight (8) or more persons within a single unit
Smoking in non-smoking units, or in posted no-smoking areas.
Not Permitted: Vehicles greater than 18 feet in total length (including storage extensions), trucks with diesel engines, commercial vehicles (defined as having commercial lettering or containing commercial equipment), trailers, campers, motorcycles, boats, electric and gas scooters, roller blades, skate boards, hover boards, are not allowed within or upon the Condominium property.
Renter shall notify rental office when Renter intends to leave the unit vacant for a period of seventy-two (72) consecutive hours or more, in order for the rental office to ensure the security and safety of the unit.
Refunds: No refunds will be granted for inclement weather, or acts of nature. There are no refunds for early departures.
Substitution: In the event that an owner of a unit elects to occupy his unit during the time period for which Renter has placed a reservation, or elects to remove his unit from the rental program, the rental agent will provide comparable accommodations or refund the balance of unused rent at the option of the Renter.
Check-In / Check-Out: Check-In time is after 4:00 PM EST on the reservation beginning date. Upon arrival, please proceed to the Condominium rental office inside the clubhouse to check in and receive your unit key and parking pass. Please call the office (noted below) during business hours for instruction on how to obtain your key and parking pass if your arrival is after business hours. Check-Out is 10:00 AM EST without exception. Renter and any family member, invitee or guest of Renter, must vacate the unit and return the keys to the unit to the rental office not later than 10:00 am EST. Failure to check-out on time may result in a late fee and reduction of security deposit refund.
Office Hours and Telephone Number: Office hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:00AM EST to 4:30PM EST. Telephone number 1-941-349-6454, or 1-877-635-1215, toll free North America. The after-hours emergency service number is 941-346-3333 and is posted on the bulletin board outside the clubhouse
Arrival: Upon arrival, the Renter shall immediately inspect unit and notify the rental office of any missing or inoperative furnishings or equipment or any weak or unsafe conditions which may result in injury. Occupancy by Renter shall be conclusive evidence that the unit is in satisfactory condition and acceptable to Renter. During Renter's stay, Renter shall promptly report any problems with the unit or its furnishings the rental office, so that the reported condition may be addressed and corrected as needed.
Keys: Two (2) sets of unit keys are issued at arrival check-in. There will be a $75.00 charge assessed against the security deposit for each set of unit keys not returned to the rental office or not left in the lock box outside the rental office.
Unit Amenities: The unit includes furnishings required for normal living conditions, a reasonable supply of linens and towels, a reasonable supply of dinnerware, silverware, glassware and cooking utensils. Kitchens are furnished with oven/stove, refrigerator, sink, dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave and cabinet storage. The unit includes combination dining and living room arrangements, central air conditioning, screened patios, basic cable TV and telephone service. The following items are not provided: paper products, trash bags, dish or laundry soaps or any other day to day consumable living or cleaning products. Coin operated laundry facilities are located on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floor common areas.
Repairs: La Siesta makes every effort to ensure that the unit is kept in good working order at all times but, cannot guarantee against every possible equipment, furnishing or appliance malfunction. Should a failure occur that is promptly reported to the rental office during Renter's use and occupancy of the unit, the rental office shall make reasonable efforts to repair or replace the equipment, furnishing or appliance that is not functioning. There will be no refund given due to malfunction or failure of any unit equipment, furnishings or appliances including air conditioning.
Locked Closets Or Cabinets: The owner of the unit may have personal property locked in an area of a closet or cabinet. Locked areas are not included in the unit rental and are not to be tampered with.
Cleaning: The unit will be clean upon arrival. Bed linens, towels and dishes will have been washed. At departure, the Renter shall leave the unit in generally as clean of condition as the unit was in upon arrival. The Renter is responsible for daily cleaning of the unit during the Renter use and occupancy. Should the Renter leave the unit in an unreasonably dirty condition, the following charges will be assessed against the security deposit: $50.00 for dirty dishes, $75.00 per hour (for a maximum 2 hours) for Housekeeping.
Pets: Pets are NOT permitted within the Condominium. No Renter or family member, invitee or guest of a Renter may bring a pet onto, or house or harbor a pet within, the Condominium property.
Liability: Neither La Siesta, nor its employees or agents or the owner of the unit shall be liable for any damages or injury to the Renter, or a family member, invitee, or guest of the Renter, for damage to any person or property occurring within the unit or the Condominium property and the Renter agrees to indemnify, defend and hold La Siesta, its employees or agents and the owner of the unit harmless for any claims for damages, no matter how caused. La Siesta will not be held responsible for acts of theft, vandalism or other damage to renters' personal property or vehicle
Agency: The Renter acknowledges and agrees that La Siesta Condominium is serving as the rental agent for the owner of the unit.
Lockouts: In the event that the Renter, or a family member, invitee or guest of the Renter, accidentally or intentionally locks Renter, or a family member, invitee or guest of the Renter, out of the unit outside of normal office hours the Renter agrees to pay a $50.00 charge, which will be assessed against the security deposit, in order for the rental office to supply keys to unlock the unit.
After Hours Calls: After normal office hours, maintenance service is available for emergency situations only, i.e. plumbing leaks, power failure etc. The emergency service number is 941-346-3333 and is posted on the office window inside the clubhouse
Should maintenance services respond to a situation that is deemed to be a non-emergency there will be a charge of $15.00 per call assessed against the security deposit.
Disclaimer: The Renter agrees to be responsible for any damage to the unit, dwelling, furnishings, grounds or common area which occur through acts or negligence of or by the Renter or a family member, invitee or guest of the Renter. The Renter agrees to surrender and vacate the unit at the time and date specified in the same condition as it was when the Renter took possession; except for reasonable wear, act of God, and/or causes over which the Renter has no control. If the unit is not left in satisfactory condition, the Renter will be charged for repair and restoration to satisfactory condition, plus lost rental time.
At the time of reservation confirmation the Renter certifies that he/she has read carefully and understands and accepts the limitations and obligations as set forth in these terms and conditions.
CANCELLATION POLICY: * All cancellations must be submitted in writing via email or mail 60 days prior to arrival.
Reservation cancellations prior to 60 days before arrival: – A $50.00 administration fee will be charged against your reservation/security deposit, any rental fee and taxes paid in advance will be refunded. ** Reservation cancellations with less than 60 days to arrival: – A $50.00 administration fee will be charged against your reservation/security deposit. All advanced rent monies of the reservation will be held for forfeiture to the owner. The amount of forfeiture will be calculated by the number of days the unit was not re-rented during the full number of days of your original reservation, and any costs incurred or paid by La Siesta resulting from the reservation. Should the unit be re-rented for full number of days of the original reservation, all advanced rent monies of your reservation will be returned less incurred costs.
Accepted payment methods: Checks*, debit cards, Visa, MasterCard and Discover Card
*Make checks payable to: La Siesta Condominium Assn., Inc. and mail to: 909 Beach Road Sarasota, FL 34242


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Feeder cattle prices have followed the anticipated price pattern that was detailed in previous reports. The final "shoulder" is formed, traced by the black curve, and prices are at support near $150/cwt. Producers will be concerned with price movement through the week as the market determines if prices should be above or below this support line.
As discussed previously, if the $150/cwt. support fails, then prices could trade down to ~$137/cwt., which is the next support level. It may take a few days for a trend to develop but opportunities to price protect are limited. Put option prices have increased with the decrease in futures prices, requiring producers to focus on discovering their breakeven price level.
Purchasing options above breakeven will be expensive and those option prices could be prohibitive to securing a breakeven price floor. Futures are finding some support from strength in the stock market; it is possible that some spillover support will occur from that rally. Consider your options and contact your broker for assistance with positioning your operation for success in the current market.
Oklahoma State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, State and local governments cooperating. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Services offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran and is an equal opportunity employer.
Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service is implied.

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Following a period of substantial growth, the Rare Disease Foundation (RDF) has announced that David Cox will no longer be the Executive Director of the registered charitable organization. The announcement comes as RDF builds on success with increased awareness of their Peer2Peer and research granting programs, as well as their partnership with Outrun Rare.
Mr. Cox helped RDF grow to its current size and the entire RDF community is forever grateful for the service David has given to the rare disease community.Interim leadership will be named shortly to ensure that all programs, including our upcoming Rare Finds events in Edmonton and Montreal, as well as our work with Outrun Rare, the Peer2Peer groups, and the rare disease research community, remain top priorities for the organization.
"David has been instrumental in helping RDF grow from a small organization into the well-organized national charity that it has become," stated RDF Board Chair Isabel Jordan. "We wish him all the best in his future endeavors."
About the Rare Disease Foundation (RDF)
Founded in 2008, RDF is a registered charitable organization supporting rare disease research internationally, with a majority of that research taking place in Canada. Their Vision and Mission is to revolutionize rare disease care through the creation of communities of patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, researchers and supporters working together to transform the lives of those living with rare disease.
For more information about RDF, visit www.rarediseasefoundation.org


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- Berufliche e‑Mental Health (1)
- DRAMMA model (1)
- Erholung (1)
- Gamification (1)
- Gamifikation (1)
- Occupational e‑mental health (1)
- Optimal functioning (1)
- Psychological needs (1)
- Recovery (1)
- Urlaub (1)
Background: Previous studies have demonstrated that vacations help workers recover from occupational stress, but this effect typically fades within 2 weeks of returning to work. To proactively reduce occupational stress, regular engagement in recreational activities is vital. During vacations, workers intuitively engage in recovery behaviors. The gamified smartphone application (app), Holidaily, was developed to encourage workers to engage in recreational activities during and beyond their vacation and integrate them into daily working life. To date, evidence is scarce on whether vacation-related recovery can be enhanced with a gamified app and whether the user experience (UX) of an app can significantly impact health. Objectives: This study examined whether UX of a gamified app predicts users' improvement in recovery from work-related stress. Methods: Data were gathered from 171 Holidaily users, levels of recovery assessed 2 weeks pre- and post-vacation. The relationship between UX and change in recovery were examined by regression analysis. Results: Holidaily users experienced substantially prolonged recovery, where the apps UX uniquely predicted recovery. This improvement could not be explained by sociodemographic or work-related variables, vacation length or pre-vacation level of depression. Conclusions: Our findings support prior research demonstrating the effectiveness of apps promoting psychological health and are the first to reveal an app's effectiveness augmenting recovery from work-related stress. Findings also highlight that the health effectiveness of an app is dependent on its UX.
Promoting and prolonging the beneficial effects of a vacation with the help of a smartphone-based intervention (2019)
Need Satisfaction and Optimal Functioning at Leisure and Work: A Longitudinal Validation Study of the DRAMMA Model (2020)
In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in psychological need satisfaction and its role in promoting optimal functioning. The DRAMMA model integrates existing need and recovery models to explain why leisure is connected to optimal functioning (i.e., high well-being and low ill-being). It encompasses six psychological needs: detachment, relaxation, autonomy, mastery, meaning, and affiliation (DRAMMA). While the individual needs of the DRAMMA model have been previously shown to relate to different aspects of optimal functioning, a longitudinal study examining the entire model has not been conducted before. In this longitudinal field study covering leisure and work episodes, we tested the within-person reliability and (construct and criterion) validity of the operationalization of the DRAMMA model in a sample of 279 German employees. Participants filled out measures of DRAMMA need satisfaction and optimal functioning at five measurement times before, during, and after vacation periods in 2016 and 2017. The six-factor model showed good fit to the data. In the multilevel models, relaxation, detachment, autonomy, and mastery had the most consistent within-person effects on optimal functioning, while the relationships between optimal functioning, meaning, and affiliation were considerably weaker. In conclusion, DRAMMA need satisfaction can aid and nurture employees' optimal functioning.


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This position requires that the candidate possess a Minimum of a High School degree or equivalent, some college preferred. A minimum of two (2) years working in an office setting with primary focus in medical office procedures. Experience in data entry and insurance billing within the field of human service. Work experience with adults with human-services needs desires. Work requires familiarity with procedures and policies relating to all aspects of the Medical Records system. Candidate is responsible for non-clinical tasks of the Centralized Receiving Center; providing receptionist activities including triaging calls, coordinating communication between and the Centralized Receiving Center clinicians and clients, deescalating situation with clients who have increased symptomology, and assisting clients, their families and agencies to get answers to questions. Candidate will Maintain and coordinate the management information system. HIS collects organizes and manages health information data, enters it for reference and categorizes information for insurance reimbursement and research purposes, to maintain patients' medical and treatment histories; and ensure the security of electronic health records. They ensure its quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security in both paper and electronic systems. This is a direct service position that could require availability to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
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Like pebbles in the sand, our Beach Days Canvas Art Print showcases vibrant, beach umbrella plots from an aerial view. This picturesque print is perfect for your contemporary shack by the sea!
- Art measures 18L x 0.75W x 18H in.
- Giclee printed on artist-grade, water-proof and scratch-resistant canvas on North American pine wood stretchers
- Gallery wrapped edges complete the look
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- Features an aerial view of a beach populated with umbrellas
- Hues of blue, tan, yellow, orange, and pink
- Artist: Randy Hibberd
- Weight: 3 lbs.
- Comes ready for wall mount; no additional hanging hardware required
- Care: Dust with a soft, dry cloth.
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Yes! More digital watches!
There is justifiable tension among prospective law students---ugh. Strike that. I took a break from writing a law school paper to talk about the LSAT for a minute, and IT SHOWS. I've never read a more law-school-papery first clause of a sentence than that one. I'm sorry. Now where were we?
Yes. Exactly like this watch.
What is the Digital LSAT?
So glad you asked. As it happens, that's exactly what I wanted to talk about. The digital LSAT is the same same same as the paper-and-pencil LSAT, except on tablets instead of in paper booklets. LSAC will provide the tablets to test takers at the test center. The content, structure, and questions will all be the same as the current LSAT.
But the tablets might be cool. They're supposed to have a timer with a five-minute warning, and they'll let you highlight and flag questions to come back to (within the section you're working on).
Very few children were harmed in the making of this chain.
This week, I want to talk about soundness. So that's what I'm going to do. YOU'RE NOT THE BOSS OF ME, WORLD.
K. Got that out of my system. Let's do this:
Soundness, as a principle, is the simultaneous measure of two distinct aspects of a deductive argument: its coherence and its validity. OK. So what're coherence and validity? We're glad you asked!
Remember our tow-chain from two weeks ago? Let's get that image back in our minds to continue. Got it? Excellent.
Like Stevie Wonder, you too can become an expert in LSAT Logical Reasoning.
So, you've heard somewhere that the LSAT is a test that demands that you successfully weigh evidence against claims. OK, sure. But what does that mean?
First, let's establish some ground rules:
Do you have any idea how long it took me to make those corners? YOU DON'T DO YOU?
I'll keep it short. I've been meaning to create a timeline to help you visualize how your LSAT prep should go. This week, after the end of the semester and before I start my summer job, seemed like the right time.
So I did. It's above.
Can you imagine being attacked by this monster?
Over the next few weeks, we're going to continue our look at each piece of the law school application. We're going to work chronologically—that is, we'll take each item in the order that you should (in a perfect world, one in which you can maybe go back in time and fix your mistakes) be working on it. I've chosen to use a Q+A format, to make you feel like we're in this together. It will be fun. I promise absolutely do not promise that.
Calvin is probably wrong.
So, as part of our occasional LSAT prep series on Logical Reasoning question types, today we're going to take a look at Point-of-Disagreement (+ Point of Agreement) questions.
First, note that these questions can only be associated with multi-party arguments, in which two distinct arguments are juxtaposed by the test writers. The arguers' names will inevitably demonstrate a richness of ethnic diversity (which, given how opposed they are to each other's ideas, demands an answer as to how the LSAT's authors view the possibility for global harmony.). But I digress…
Charlie Day is figuring it out.
A few weeks ago, we discussed whether you ought to spend a little time assessing Reading Comprehension passage difficulty. That discussion also applies, in pretty much exactly the same way, to LSAT Games. You should assess difficulty! You shouldn't spend much time doing it, though! And you should definitely not try comparing games in a section to each other.
I recently uploaded a new video to the site (it's also on YouTube; right here), in which I explain the theoretical basis for smart LSAT prep. I thought you might also enjoy reading it, so I've written up what is basically a transcript.
What I want to do here is start by getting you ready in a big-picture, First Principle kind of way for the manner in which we're going to move you from a place of unfamiliarity, discomfort (and perhaps also fear) to a place of confidence, assurance, and readiness.
You're right. Beer evaluations would be more fun.
So, you're getting into your LSAT prep in a serious way. Like, you're thinking of taking things to the next level; you may be ready to move in with your LSAT prep (and we all know that's the fast track to either a messy breakup, or you and LSAT prep makin' babies and gettin' married). So you're at the place where you're ready to talk about Evaluation Questions.
Now, if you're not sure you're that serious yet about LSAT prep? STOP READING. YOU MAY NOT BE READY FOR THIS JELLY.
For everybody remaining, OK, let's do this.


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Author: Botlhale Tema
Two young boys are torn from their families and swept into the informal slave trade of the mid-1800s. They forge a friendship that spans a lifetime and gives rise to this uniquely South African narrative, based on the ancestors of Botlhale Tema.
Released from the shackles of slavery and in search of a lost sister, Maja and Polomane befriend a Swiss missionary and set off to a remote farm in the Pilanesberg region, Welgeval, to establish a mission station and make a new life for themselves. As they raise their families and take in other people who have been dispossessed, we follow the births, deaths, adventures and joys of the farm's inhabitants in their struggle to build a new community.
Set against the backdrop of slavery, colonialism, the Anglo-Boer War and the rise of apartheid, The People of Welgeval is a superbly crafted and dramatic historical novel. It is an epic story about friendship and family, landownership and learning, and about how people transform themselves from victims to victors.
Botlhale Tema was born in Johannesburg but raised in small villages and townships in the Western Transvaal. She studied the sciences in South Africa and the United Kingdom. She has worked as a teacher, and was first secretary general of the South African National Commission for UNESCO. She is currently general manager responsible for international cooperation at the Department of Science and Technology.
The Star Tonight (Mpho Lukoto)
Citizen Vibe (Ann Mapham)
For days on end a dry southeaster raged, riding roughshod over wisps of clouds that dared to gather in the sky. Parched of all crop and green, the fields lay abandoned at the bottom of the valley. The wind lifted the loose red soil from the empty fields and suspended it like a curtain against the rocky hills on which the village of Moletji nestled, cutting off all view of the horizon. Too weak to move, the cattle spent their hours lying under the few thorn trees that withstood the inhospitable weather. Occasionally, they staggered up to pick at the sour needle leaves like goats. Ploughs and hoes lay idly under piles of tired soil in Moletji's backyards.
It had not rained for two seasons in a row. Small stock died daily, and at first the people secretly celebrated the unexpected supply of meat, which was normally a delicacy reserved for special occasions. But soon they found themselves unable to deal with all of it. The women tried to dry some, but it was simply foolish to leave it hanging outside in the hot and gritty wind. Rotting carcasses began to accumulate and an acrid stench lingered in the air, defying the invading southeaster. A blanket of doom hovered over Moletji with no sign of subsiding.
Chief Moloto was concerned. This was no ordinary drought, he thought. There was too much malice in the howling wind, which left no life in its wake. It could speak only of one thing: serious ancestral wrath. Feeling inadequate about approaching his ancestors on his own, he summoned his advisors to a meeting at his kgotia one morning. Ten representatives attended (one for each clan), taking their rightful seats in the kgotia circle, with the most senior, Mabona and Letsoalo, on either side of the chief. By special instruction, no one brought their usual pieces of leather to work on during the meeting. The chief wanted their full attention. With a quick cursory greeting, he went straight to the point.
"Men, I've called you to come and help me look at the disaster that has gripped our village," he announced. "In all my life, I have never experienced drought as ferocious as this. The forefathers are not pleased."
The men stirred uneasily at the suggestion, which they knew the chief would not make lightly. It was only in times of serious trouble that such conclusions were drawn.
"What is the misdemeanor behind it?" the chief asked, raising his voice to gain the kgotla's attention. "Will we ever be able to heal this rift between ourselves and our departed?"
Chief Moloto stopped suddenly and hung his head for a while, his sizeable belly heaving now and again. His men, fearing an angry response to any untimely intervention, were still. Finally, he raised his head and adjusted his leopard-skin cloak as he called for comments.
The gathering bubbled into life as the men muttered among themselves, offering various reasons for the drought. Sefara, an ambitious man who was ever eager for the chief's approval, leapt up to speak.
"The ancestors never turn their backs on us for no reason," he said shrilly. "Our hands are soiled; we must cleanse them!"
Again the men turned to one another, muttering over the matter, until Mabona, a rather wordy counsellor, stepped in to make his point.
"Chief, your words have hit the truth," he began. "It pains me that your trusted doctor Mapadimole has been so unsuccessful in getting reprieve from your ancestors ... I feel our situation is dire enough to require unusual measures. We are caught between the horns of an ox. We have, on this hand, our tribal pride ..." Mabona gestured with his right hand, and in unison the gathering tilted their heads, following his action, "... and then on this hand ..." The communal gaze turned to the left. "... there is our survival. But if we look at it plainly, our choice, Chief and dear compatriots, is simple ..."
"Mabona!" the chief barked with irritation. "Stop going round in circles like a sick cow! Come to the point."
Slowly, without moving his head, the chief turned his gaze to the left where Mabona was sitting, his squint right pupil almost disappearing under his nose. He flicked his whisk and thrashed an invisible fly rather violently.
"Mabona, I can see that you don't know me well," he growled, narrowing his eyes to the size of a cobra's. "What gives you the idea that I can hand over the responsibility bestowed on me by my forebears to some, some, some ...?"
He flicked his whisk again, this time in Mabona's direction, as if to fling him out of his sight.
Mabona's cousin, Letsoalo, quickly jumped in to cool the brewing quarrel.
As soon as Letsoalo made mention of the issue, two other men stood up to confirm the effect of this rumour, causing a loud murmur to erupt in the kgotia. A rumour about strangers abducting children was running wild in the villages, with the result that parents simply refused to let their children out of their sight, disrupting the lifestyle and education traditions of the village. Word came first from the village of Matlala that young women collecting water from the river and herd boys had simply and inexplicably disappeared. Similar whispers came from surrounding villages.
"Tsie lala. Quiet," the chief commanded. "Letsoalo, yours are sensitive words. Even though I understand what you aresaying, we must be careful not to antagonise our people. We cannot ignore their fears."
The men stared back at the chief in stony silence, clearly worried about the difficult situation they were facing. Satisfied that he had at least consulted his advisers for a solution, the chief closed the meeting with the conclusion that it was now time to approach the ancestors with his trusted guide and doctor Mapadimole. Mapadimole was responsible for opening communication with the departed spirits of the village, and shared with the chief the responsibility for rainmaking.
Just before sunset, the chief sent out an emissary to request a consultation. The doctor had been expecting the chief's call since hearing of the extraordinary meeting earlier in the day, and he had his special costume prepared for the occasion.
As the sun set, he slowly adorned himself in suitable ritual attire. He placed his lion-skin hat upon his head, and swathed his arms in armbands made up of a selection of feathers from the birds of the marshes. Next, he circled his wrists in a variety of bracelets that had been fortified in secret potions. These would strengthen his hands for successful handling of the cowrie shell. Finally, he slipped his feet into the leather sandals made from skin drawn from the forehead of one of the chief's dead oxen.
Before stepping out of his hut, Mapadimole took a bite of a bitter root to focus his mind and cupped his face in his hands for a minute, dispatching his spirit to alert the ancestors of the meeting. Then he grabbed his divination bag and made his way to the chief's homestead.
Mapadimole entered the chief's compound through the back entrance and headed straight to the secret hut, which was especially reserved for these types of meetings. The chief was waiting for him patiendy in front of a small fire burning in the middle of the hut. This was a special fire made from dry branches of willow trees that grew on the banks of a local stream. Mapadimole settled himself down opposite the chief and greeted him.
"Chief, your servant has heeded your call."
Mapadimole squatted and laid out his divination mat. He then shook his cowrie shell in the pouch and swiftly blew into it. He threw it down to have a first read. The doctor raised his eyebrows. He was not impressed.
"That's just the first pulse," he consoled himself, quickly collecting the bones and cupping them in his hands. Slowly, he blew into his palms, at the same time pleading with the chief's ancestors for a clearer vision. To get their support, Mapadimole asked the chief to blow on the bones as well, while he called out the chief's ancestors' names, one after another, as far back as he could remember. Once he'd completed the lineage, he threw down the bones for the first true reading. Mapadimole groaned.
"Chief of Bakwena, son of Ramonamane," he sighed. "I don't like what I see."
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Voters Reject Right to Work in Missouri
In a stunning vote, 67% of voters rejected the law
In a massive win for labor, Proposition A, a law that would have brought Right to Work to Missouri, was defeated by a vote 67%- 32%.
The vote was a historic moment for the labor movement. It marked just the second time in history that a state has repealed a Right to Work law and the first time that it was repealed by popular vote.
Although historic, it was not a cakewalk. Unions in the Show Me State have spent over a year organizing, collecting signatures and fighting in court to get a Proposition on the ballot to repeal the Right to Work law. Even when they succeeded, Republicans in the state legislature and the Governor colluded to change the date of the vote from the November election to the lower turnout primary election. However, unions kept their eye on the prize and persevered turning out over 937,000 voters to oppose Prop A.
Members spent months knocking on voters' doors, while the unions pooled their money and spent over $15 million to run tv ads, digital ads, and to contact voters through direct mail. "Working people made our voices heard at the ballot box today and overturned "right to work," said MO AFL-CIO President Mike Louis. "It's a truly historic moment. Thousands of hardworking men and women in Missouri talked to their neighbors, friends, and co-workers. We owe them this victory. Together, we knocked on more than 800,000 doors, made more than 1 million phone calls and talked to working people on more than 1,000 different job sites across the state."
Just like the defeat of the Constitutional Convention in New York in 2017, this victory makes it clear that when labor unites and works hard they can still be a very powerful political force.


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Aloha Real Estate Fans!
One of the top questions we get here at Kauai Real estate Group is… How's the market? It is healthy? Here I'll answer that question for the island as a whole. Our area specialists will weigh in below for their respective zones of expertise. Steve Cole will talk North Shore, Brady Beyers South Shore, Stephenie Brown East Side and last but not least Ann Luckett doubles down on her home town of Princeville.
Overall we are looking pretty healthy for Single Family Residences. Actually the volume of SFR sales is up a whopping 32.93% year over year.
The median price for a home here on island jumped as well. 19.40%
Here is Brady's report on the South shore:
Hey there Brady here reporting on 2015 vs. 2014.
If you want to send just this report to a friend I've made my own page. Here's the link:
Market Statistics for Koloa, Poipu 2015. Home Sales Ease, Condos jump 27%!
On the South shore this year we had some interesting trends. Here's a few things that you might like to know about the Koloa market in 2015.
1. Condos: Volume was up just a little more than 5% but the amount of closed condo deals jumped from 67 in 2014 to 85 in 2015. Condos are moving! That being said it looks like the lower end of the condo market is what is driving the buyers to write offers because the overall median price for condos in Koloa (96756) was down 8.14%. In 2014 the condo median was 430k and now we are under 400k at roughly 395k avg.
2. Land and Lots… Ouch. If you have land listed on the South shore this year it's probably not been very active. The number of closed land deals this year is 34, compared to almost double that last year. Sales volume also slipped from 38m to under 26m, a year over year change of -33.5%.
3. Homes: Number of sales was down almost 10% from 2014 and the volume was also down about 8.5%. The interesting fact is that the overall median price shot up about 21% so it's much harder to break into the housing market here. Last year the median price was just over 550k and this year it's nearly 700k! With interest rates likely rising soon that should be interesting to watch in 2016. I'm guessing that there may be a correction.
Heres a link to Commercial Real Estate on the south shore if you are curious about the commercial market here on island.
If you'd like to know what your property / home / condo is worth on the south shore (or anywhere really) check out www.KauaiHomeValuations.com and we will give you an idea of what you can expect to get from your real estate. As always if you have specific questions about anything on the South shore or want to expand your Real Estate portfolio feel free to give me a call. Here's my info below:
PS: Mahalo Old Republic for giving me these stats!
My name is Steve Cole and I'm the north shore specialist for Kauai Real Estate Group. If you'd like to sell, buy, build or invest on the North shore… I'm your guy! I've been doing business on Kauai for quite some time, maybe you recognize this face?
This year the North shore of Kauai accounted for over 50% of the sales volume on the whole island. By mid November we broke 250 million of closed sales on the North shore in what is called the "Hanalei district".
Land didn't really help that statistic very much . In 2015 we have only had 27 closings on all of the North shore so if you are looking to buy land, it might be a good time to negotiate a little harder than usual to get the price you want. In 2014 there were 40 closed Land deals. The median price did go up slightly and the land volume to date is just under $19 million.
This market is pretty much on fire. We have had 130 closings this year up 30 percent from last year. Also it's not cheap to get a home on the North shore. in 2014 we had median prices at around $930k, this year it's over $1.1m.
Ann Luckett is our Princeville specialist so I'll let her report on condos on the North shore because with the exception of the development at Hanalei Colony Resort, all the condos are in Princeville.
Here on Kauai you can spend just under 400k on something like this www.HaenaLand.com listing way up into the millions like www.HanaleiHouse.com. So depending on your budget you have a big selection.
Below I've linked our area guides to the North shore so you can get acquainted with each part of this lush paradise:
One other very interesting point is that as of Dec 2015 there are no actively listed foreclosures or Short Sale properties on the North shore of Kauai. One is in escrow but that means that overall we have a very healthy market and folks are able to keep making payments on their investments!
If you have further questions please call or email me direct:
Steve Cole – North Shore Specialist
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The Doctor, Dave, and Mr. Tommy
Eventually Dave became a real estate broker, but during his early years he was the "colored" butler of a Southern family. Even after the Doctor and his wife had passed away, Dave continued to follow their son's career with great interest. After all, Dave had made a promise to the Doctor.
It happened when the Doctor was in his late seventies. His son was pursuing a successful academic career up North, and he had taken his father into his home, but the Doctor was restless. He often traveled south, sometimes to visit his wife's grave, but more frequently to visit the town where he would have access to Dave.
"Mr. Tommy is a smart man, Dave!"
Dave tacitly agreed.
"Dave, he's one of the smartest men in this country."
Dave was in obvious agreement.
"Dave, come here. Let me tell you something."
Dave came closer.
"One of these days Mr. Tommy will be a candidate for President of the United States! I won't be here, Dave, but you will. Are you still voting?"
Remarkably, despite Jim Crow, Dave was one of the few blacks of his day who had not been disenfranchised.
"Dave, promise me this: When I'm gone and Mr. Tommy is running for President, you will go down to the polls and put in my vote – not yours, Dave, but mine – mine!"
On November 5, 1912 Dave Bryant kept his promise to the Rev. Dr. Joseph Ruggles Wilson. Tommy won that election, defeating two men who had already served as President. We remember Tommy as President Woodrow Wilson.
By the way, the Doctor, who died in 1903, predicted his son's Presidential candidacy more than a dozen years before it happened.


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15 Copycat Mac and Cheese Recipes
Every restaurant seems to have their own version of an American classic: mac and cheese. Learn how to recreate a few of your favorites with these copycat mac and cheese recipes.
Inspired by: Panera's Mac & Cheese
My mac and cheese is simple and has lots of flavor from the cheeses and ground chipotle chile. I use conchiglie pasta because its shape allows more melted cheese to pool inside. Yum! —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
Inspired by: Cracker Barrel's Macaroni n' Cheese
This is a great way to make America's most popular comfort food. The dish turns out cheesy, rich and creamy. —Jennifer Babcock, Chicopee, Massachusetts
Inspired by: Boston Market's Mac & Cheese
Our stovetop macaroni and cheese is extra special, thanks to the buttery crumb topping. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Inspired by: Golden Corral's Macaroni and Cheese
I remember my mother sending me to the store for 15 cents worth of cheese. The butcher would cut off a slice from a gigantic wheel covered with a wax-coated cloth. Mother would then blend that cheese into this tasty dish. Today, the memory of her cooking is like food for my soul. —Phyllis Burkland, Portland, Oregon
Inspired by: Noodles & Company's Wisconsin Mac & Cheese
I like to serve this mac & cheese with a salad and crusty bread. It's a satisfying meal that feels upscale, but will fit just about any budget. And because the Gorgonzola is so mild in this dish, even the kiddos will go for it. —Charlotte Giltner, Mesa, Arizona
Inspired by: Country Kitchen's Classic Mac & Cheese
Even people who have had their own homemade baked macaroni and cheese recipe for years ask for mine when they taste this crumb-topped version. For the best baked mac and cheese, use extra-sharp white cheddar cheese for more flavor. —Shelby Thompson of Dover, Delaware
Inspired by: Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery's Veggie Mac 'N Cheese
This creamy mac and cheese definitely doesn't come from a box! Fresh veggies add crunch and color and will leave everyone saying, "More, please!" —Marsha Morril, Harrisburg, Oregon
Inspired by: The Cheesecake Factory's Fried Macaroni and Cheese
I created this deep-friend mac and cheese recipe for my husband, who loves mac & cheese. He describes this recipe as "unbelievably delicious" because of the crispy deep-fried coating and the creamy richness on the inside. —Shirley Rickis, Lady Lake, Florida
Inspired by: Bonefish Grill's Applewood Bacon Mac & Cheese
I'm all about easy slow-cooker meals. Using more cheese than ever, I've developed an addictive spin on this casserole favorite. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York
Inspired by: Longhorn Steakhouse's Mac & Cheese
Dive fork-first into oodles of noodles baked to bubbly perfection and coated with a to-die-for sharp cheddar cheese sauce in this grown-up mac and cheese. Hot sauce lends mild heat that's delectable with the smoky topping. —Barbara Colucci, Rockledge, Florida
Inspired by: KFC's Mac and Cheese
I also call this "my grandson's mac and cheese." Zachary has been to Iraq and Afghanistan with both the Marines and Navy, and I've been privileged to make his favorite casserole for him for over 20 years. —Alice Beardsell, Osprey, Florida
Inspired by: Popeyes' Macaroni & Cheese
This recipe is a clear example of comfort food at its finest; it's rich, hearty and extra cheesy. And because it's made in the slow cooker, it's also extremely easy. —Shelby Molina, Whitewater, Wisconsin
Inspired by: TGI Friday's Cheddar Mac & Cheese
This delicious dish is the ultimate comfort food. A blend of five cheeses, it makes a beautiful entree or a special side. I served it at our Thanksgiving dinner, and it received rave reviews. —Connie L McDowell, Greenwood, Delaware
Inspired by: Church's Chicken's Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni and cheese just may be king of the comfort foods. This sensational version is bubbling with creamy goodness—but is lighter on calories. —April Taylor, Holcomb, Kansas
Inspired by: Bar Louie's Baked Mac & Cheese with Broccoli
My husband made a version of this casserole for me on our first date. Over the 11 years we've been married, we've made several changes to the ingredients and now it's even better than the original. —Lisa DeMarsh, Mount Solon, Virginia


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Huntress is one of the classes available in the Hero selection menu.
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- Huntress starts with a dagger.
- Huntress start with upgradeable boomerang.
- Health gained from dewdrops is increased.
- Huntresses are able to equip missile weapons as melee weapons.
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After defeating the 2nd boss (Tengu), the Heroine will be rewarded with the Tome of Mastery. This allows the player to choose between 2 different sub-classes.
Sniper 编辑
The Heroine is able to hit a target more accurately when using a ranged weapon. She is also able to apply the sniper's mark debuff to enemies, effectively doubling her ranged attack speed.
Warden 编辑
The Heroine is able to obtain the Barkskin buff by walking on high grass and dewdrops from plants.
Sniper vs. Warden 编辑
Warden is a better choice if the player wants to get more dewdrops and the barkskin buff. Sniper is a good choice if the player wants to mainly use ranged weapons (especially the upgradeable boomerang).
Huntress cloak 编辑
After defeating the 4th boss (King of Dwarves), the Heroine will be rewarded with the Armor kit. The armor kit allows the Heroine to modify one of her armor into class-specific armor that have special abilities.
A huntress in such cloak can create a fan of spectral blades. Each of these blades will target a single enemy in the huntress's field of view, inflicting damage depending on her currently equipped melee weapon.
Spectral Blades is the special ability for Huntresses. If you are wielding a weapon with an enchantment, most if not all enemies in your field of view will be affected by the enchantment.


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Daily Football Round-Up Friday 15th February
David Moyes said today that he won't even discuss a new deal until the end of the season, stating he wants to see how things pan out before committing his future to the club. I suspect he will exit the Merseyside club, but hope for the sake of the fans that I am wrong.
David Bentley has joined Blackburn on loan until the end of the season. Bentley left Ewood Park for White Hart lane five years ago but has failed to make any real impression and hopes this move will reignite his career. Rovers have also signed Manchester City youngster Karim Rekik on a similar deal.
Roberto Mancini has had to defend his position at Manchester City today claiming that his job isn't under threat. He hit out at critics by saying they "know nothing about football" and that if he lost his job there should be 19 other teams in the league without managers. Mancini has also denied reports today that the club are in talks with Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama.
Swansea defender Chico has not given up hope of returning from injury in time to play in the Capital One Cup final. The club are also hoping that their star defender will recover in time but admitted it will take a minor miracle.
Manchester United winger Anderson admitted he has tried to leave the club several times but has not been allowed to leave as he has three years left on his contract. The out-of-favour midfielder is rumoured to be seeking a return to Portugal with the aim of regaining his place in the Brazilian national side.
Malaga manager Manuel Pellegrini is being targeted by Chelsea to take over from Rafa Benitez sooner than the end of the season, according to his agent. The Chilean is contracted until 2015 but we all know compensation won't stand in the way of Roman Abramovich getting his man.
According to sources in Spain, Liverpool are set to make a £19 million bid for Turkish midfielder Arda Turan, who currently plays for Atletico Madrid. The reds are also said to be eying up Nigerian striker Emmanuel Eminike in the event of Luis Suarez leaving the club.
Former Leeds United player Robbie Rogers has today admitted to the press that he is gay, and that he is 'stepping away' from football. The 25-year-old midfielder played 18 times for the United States national team. Tragically I think he has done the right thing in retiring from football, as fans aren't exactly famed for their compassion.


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|This course is to understand the concepts, structure, and mechanisms of operating systems. An operating system is at the center of a computer system platform. Nowadays computer systems include embedded systems, smart phones, PCs, severs, mainfraims, and supercomputers. The variety is not just in the capacity and speed of machines but in applications that OS needs to support. The topics this class discuss include processes, threads, virtual memory, scheduling, input and output, files, security, network, and distributed systems.
▣ Professor : Lynn Choi (firstname.lastname@example.com, Engineering Bldg, #411, 3290-3249)
▣ Assistant : JoungHyun Kim (email@example.com, Engineering Bldg, #236, 3290-3896)
▣ Time(Place) : Monday(5) Wednesday(5) Engineering Bldg, #250
▣ Textbook : Operating Systems: Internals and Design Principles, William Stallings, 8th Edition, International Edition, Pearson, 2015.
▣ Reference book : "Operating System Concepts", Silberschatz, Galvin, and Gagne, Wiley, 9th Edition, 2012.
"Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective", Randal E. Bryant and David O'Hallaron, Prentice Hall, 2nd Edition, 2011
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When it comes to sending text message campaigns, there isn't a magic time that will guarantee your success. After all, the average person checks their mobile phone 150 times a day! When those check-ins occur is completely dictated by their behaviors and preferences.
With SimpleTexting's Scheduled Texts feature, you have the freedom to schedule your text messages for any date in the future. But no matter the approach you take, the question still stands: when are the best times to send SMS texts? Ultimately the choice is based off your business needs, but there are a few best practices that can help you make an informed decision.
Consider The Type of Message You're Sending
How customers respond to your text messages often depends on the content you're promoting.
💡SimpleTexting Tip: The most helpful tip for deciding when to send messages is determining when you're most interested in your customers taking action. If your message has information valuable for the start of the day, aim to send a text between 8 am and 12 pm.
If you think people will have a better chance of taking action on your message when they're winding down from their day, try to send or schedule your campaign between 5 pm and 9 pm.
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If you're a restaurant offering a lunchtime discount, think about scheduling your texts for the mid-morning, so that your offers will be on your customers' minds when they're deciding on lunch.
In some cases, like with retail and entertainment, it can be better to send your messages days in advance. People like to plan for their weekends, so Thursday is a great day for promoting Saturday sales.
If you're using text messages for appointment reminders, aim to send your message as close to 24 hours in advance as you can. That's the best method for creating a "sticky" reminder. On the other hand, if you decide to use texts as a confirmation method for purchases, payments, or other orders, sending the text as soon as possible is best practice.
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Explore Different Days of The Week
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Plan For Times Your Customers Are Already on The Phone
Although most people take their cellphones everywhere, they still spend more time on them at certain times of the day than others. Avoid sending text messages during rush hour and the times your customers are commuting to work.
When is The Most Common Time to Send a Text?
We know, after reading all these tips you're probably still wondering, "Okay…but tell me exactly when to send my text." While we can't tell you what to do, we can share with you what most people do.
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It's normal to have to experiment a bit with send times before finding success with your text marketing campaigns. All customers are different, and there isn't a "one size fits all" method when it comes to scheduling texts. Try a variety of methods, and sooner or later, you'll discover how your customers tick.
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Chesterfield will host Morecambe at the Proact Stadium on Tuesday evening in their 40th fixture of the 2013/14 League 2 campaign.
Paul Cook's side approach Tuesday's game on the back of a 0-0 draw with local rivals Mansfield Town on Saturday afternoon. The sides played out the goalless encounter at a cold and blustery One Call Stadium, Chesterfield and Mansfield both had opportunities but neither could capitalise meaning both took home a share of the points.
With promotion rivals Rochdale and Scunthorpe United both picking up three points in their respective fixtures, the draw meant Chesterfield slipped to third place in the Sky Bet League 2 table.
Having won just one of their last six games, the Spireites have struggled to find form of late and will be looking to get their promotion push back on track against the Shrimps on Tuesday night.
Morecambe come to the Proact Stadium in indifferent form: Winning two, drawing two and losing two of their last six games, drawing 1-1 with Northampton Town in their last outing at the Globe Arena.
Jim Bentley's side are currently 14th in the League 2 table having taken 48 points from 38 games, eight points short of the League 2 play-off places.
These sides face each other for the second time in the league this season after Morecambe prevailed 4-3 in their October meeting. The Spireites took a three goal lead going into half time through strikes from Eoin Doyle and Gary McSheffrey before conceding four in the second half condemning Chesterfield to their second league defeat of the season.
Victory for Chesterfield on Tuesday could see them make a return to the top of the Sky Bet League 2 table depending on results elsewhere.
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Paul Cook has a full squad to choose from heading into Tuesday's game as Dan Gardner and Drew Talbot have both made full recoveries from the injuries that have kept them out of action for a number of weeks.
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Chesterfield: 8/15 Draw: 14/5 Morecambe: 5/1
Sky Bet have Chesterfield as strong favourites going into Tuesday's game and have given the away side little chance of taking something from the fixture.
To place a bet on Tuesday's game or any other football match across the country, sign up for a Sky Bet account via Chesterfield's official link.
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The Look What You Made Me Do singer was joined Ed Sheeran for a one-off performance as she celebrated her return to performance following the release of her new album, Reputation.
TAYLOR Swift gave her adoring fans an early Christmas present last night after returning to the stage for the first time in ten months.
The 27-year-old star finally broke her near year-long stage absence to headline KIIS FM's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2017 in Los Angeles on Friday night.
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Other songs on the set list included hits Blank Space, Shake it Off and the Fifty Shades Darker track I Don't Want to Live Forever, which was a duel release with Zayn Malik.
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The album missed the September 30th deadline, but her singles Look What You Made Me Do and Ready For It? were both eligible - and failed to pick up any nominations.
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Just like computer gets attacked with viruses, our human mind also get succumbed to the viruses in the form of depression, stress, anxiety, anger, frustration, lust, greed, lethargy etc. we also need antivirus to deal with these viruses else our hard disk may get crashed (we call it as psychiatric problems). What's this antivirus for contaminated human mind? It's a Love of Godhead, which purifies our heart and frees us from material conditioning which is strongest malware to deal with and keeps us bound to this miserable world. But the amazing thing is that we have this antivirus already installed within, we just need to update it, off course it is not deactivated but it has stopped working due to our negligence.
It's said in our scriptures, 'nitya-siddha kṛṣṇa-prema 'sādhya' kabhu naya', Love of godhead is already within our heart, but due to our contact of material energy since time immemorial we have forgotten to activate and use it and that's why we are getting troubled so much by these viruses. 2 things are necessary to update antivirus, first we need internet connection and other is product key, similarly to awaken our dormant love we need connection and product key to make the installation easy.
In the life of spiritualist this connection and keys are provided by Guru(spiritual guide or teacher) in the form of instructions. Next stanza explains the process of updating antivirus, 'śravaṇādi-śuddha-citte karaye udaya', just by hearing and chanting the glories of God this love naturally awakens in the heart. But after updating once you can't say now I have done it, no…everyday newer and newer viruses maya keeps introducing and if we want to be safe we also need to update this antivirus everyday by taking shelter of Holy name in the association of devotees. So let's update our antivirus before our hard disk get crashed!!
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With the starter set – 'Strike Vector One: The Xilos Horizon' having arrived in the eager hands of scores of players across the Antarean universe, over the past few weeks we've seen an explosion in hobby activity across the internet on various forums, blogs and webpages – with players keen to explore this new universe….
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In Beyond the Gates of Antares, there are no 'set' or even 'standard' paint schemes – the universe is incredibly vast and varied – the troops of the Concord Combined Command wear armour of all colours depending upon the environment in which they find themselves. For example – forces which fight amongst the inclement crevaces and ice fields of frozen worlds would wear whites and icey blues…. battle groups who fight upon parched desert worlds will favour sandy yellows and dusty browns… strike formations who find themselves deep within the verdant undergrowth of jungle worlds will attempt to blend-into their surroundings with rich greens and browns, painted in camouflage patterning….
And the worlds of Antarean space are as numerous and as varied as it is possible to imagine. Some are thriving jungle worlds covered in all manner of fauna – some familiar, some entirely undiscovered and alien, having evolved over countless millennia untouched, in isolation…
Some are consumed by towering cities – or perhaps entirely cultivated for industry or agriculture to feed the ever-hungry populations of the surrounding societies, their surfaces forever scarred by the rigours of dense populous… and as populations move on, so their buildings and other structures remain to decay – with countless once-thriving worlds now lying inert… still covered in all manner of strange and obsolete structures now left to ruin and dilapidation – their purpose and function long-lost to the annals of time.
Others lie baron, uncharted and unknown – their secrets lying as yet unexplored… deserts of broken rock and lifeless craters… perhaps covered in perma-frost many hundreds of metres thick – or their surfaces entirely covered in water – or unstable and unpredictable volcanic worlds whose surfaces are an unmappable, ever-shifting series of plates in a constant state of flux – huge sections constantly melting away into lava, only to be formed again elsewhere in an endless cycle of regeneration.
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Einar Olafson looks to have used a similar technique – laying down base colours before Quick Shading as a quick and easy way to add the impression of shading and highlighting.
Another from Matt Houghton – whose White Armoured force seems to grow by the hour!
Alistair Hocker has also been amassing forces to give demos at Ad Hoc Games
Alex Dawson's colour scheme combines whites and pale greys which – when combined with black and red accents – make for a simple but effective contrast.
Thomas Flannery has developed a darker, grittier scheme with greys and purples. The warmer gold of the visors really sets them apart.
Rob Crawford's red and black scheme again shows that the Concord look just as good in light or dark colour schemes – and we particularly like the blue accents, which compliment and contrast the core tones beautifully.
Alistair Osbourne has developed a Bumblebee-like yellow and black combination
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So – as you can see, the Concord models can be painted in a huge variety of colour schemes – and we can't wait to see more!
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Maura Suzanne Robinson died March 10, 2012 at her home in Durham. She is survived by her life partner, Lee Anne Coggins and daughter Anna Huyen Robinson-Coggins; her parents Spottswood Epes Robinson and Anne Lobdell Robinson of Charlotte; her sister Katherine Anne Robinson Mickelson and husband Andrew Mickelson, and their daughter Alexandria Mickelson of Memphis; her brother Hugh Lobdell Robinson, his partner Sarah Harmeyer and their son, Hayes Robinson of Dolores, Colorado; and many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins.
Suzanne was born April 19, 1967 and grew up in Charlotte where she excelled in swimming and was a gifted artist. She was a national AAU champion in breast stroke, holding the record for many years. Upon graduation from Meyers Park High School, she received a partial scholarship and attended the Columbus School of Art and Design in Columbus, Ohio and then graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Suzanne was a successful marketing entrepreneur and founder of Ad Spice in Durham.
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Over the last couple of days there's been a rash of motorcycle and 4-wheeler thefts in the county. Asshat or asshats unknown have broken into a number of local sheds and garages to ply their trade. Knowing that it's been a recent issue is probably the only reason I noticed the "young adult" pushing a dirt bike just off the side of one of my rural commuter route. I didn't think anything of it at first, but the coffee kicked in and I realized that a teenager pushing a dirt bike around that section of road was, in fact, unusual by definition. In a year of making that drive at about the same time five days a week I'd never seen so much as a telltale trail into the woods where someone might be riding, let alone actually seen someone riding a bike or a quad.
So yeah, I started off the morning by putting in a call to the Sheriff's office to file an unsolicited report of the location and description of the young white male of average height wearing a dark hoodie pushing what appeared to be a white dirt bike of unknown make. Maybe it was nothing. It was probably nothing. On the other hand, maybe I helped get some little shitbird caught and someone's property returned.
I did ponder for a few seconds if I wanted to bother given the likelihood that it was some neighborhood kid and that even if it weren't, but the time some deputy got a chance to drive through the area he'd as likely as not be long gone with the bike. Still, it was that nagging thought that if he's one of the ones going into garages at night and stealing shit, I really want someone to catch up with him.
I got the chance to put "see something, say something" into practice today. It wasn't exactly foiling the next big terror plot or anything, but I knew it felt just unusual enough that I'd be annoyed with myself all day long if I didn't take the effort to make a simple phone call. At worst I inconvenienced a deputy and some kid had to answer a few questions. At best, someone in blue got another lead on tracking these creeps down.
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