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PSO Whiskey at the Warehouse
Whiskey at the Warehouse
Saturday, January 13, 2018
The Warehouse on State
Join the Peoria Symphony Orchestra for this special evening designed to keep you warm this January, featuring a signature whiskey cocktail and an exclusive performance by the popular trio Time for Three, as well as heavy appetizers, cash bar, silent auction and raffle. Attendees will also receive a discount for 20 percent off of the Time for Three matinee concert on Sunday, January 14 at 3:00 PM.
Get your tickets now at Early Bird pricing ($50/person, which includes your first specialty cocktail) before they increase in price on January 5th.
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Rarely Seen
Photographs of the Extraordinary
On view October 5, 2018 through January 6, 2019
From a tiny hummingbird in flight to an enormous swirling storm cloud, photographs of some of the world's most astounding phenomena are on view in the National Geographic exhibition Rarely Seen.
Inspired by the book National Geographic Rarely Seen: Photographs of the Extraordinary, the exhibition features 50 striking images made by some of the world's finest photographers of places, events, and natural occurrences seldom seen by human eyes. The photographs capture unbelievable moments, natural wonders, and extraordinary objects from the far reaches of the globe.
The stunning photographs that comprise the exhibition are divided into categories: Phenomena, Life, Places, Objects, and Moments. Among the images that visitors will explore are depictions of thousands of king penguins congregating in the Antarctic; a mysterious temple complex in Cambodia; the amazing Hundred Dragons Elevator in China's Hunan Province; and a hummingbird in flight facing off against a tiny green snake.
Rarely Seen is organized and traveled by the National Geographic Society.
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The Old Man Who Made the Trees BlossomPosted: 14 March 2011 Filed under: Asia, Folklore, Story | Tags: beauty, cherry blossom, Hanasaka Jiisan, hope, Japan, Matsuo Basho, sakura Leave a comment
As the world has been watching Japan this week I thought it fitting to share another Japanese folk tale. This is for everyone who is in Japan or who is waiting for news about friends and loved ones. Spring is on its way. The wonderful symbol of Japan, the sakura, will soon blossom again. Our prayers are with you.
There once was an old man and his wife who lived in a modest house in a small village. The old couple were very kind to all they met. Unfortunately, they lived next door to another man and his wife who were mean and unfriendly. The kind old couple owned a pure white dog named Shiro, and loved him with all their hearts. However, their neighbours hated dogs and threw stones at Shiro whenever the poor dog came too far into their garden.
The Loneliness Which is Barely DifferentPosted: 19 February 2011 Filed under: Asia, Media, Music | Tags: beauty, China, Chinese, Deserts Chang, indie, song, Taiwan, Taiwanese, Xi Huan, Zhang Xuan Leave a comment
It's not often that you will find a song which will take your breath away. I discovered this one last year, and many listens later it hasn't lost the tender beauty or the power it held over me the first time I heard it.
Unbelievingly, I first discovered Xǐ huan [喜欢] 'Like' as a free download. It's by Zhāng Xuán [张悬], most commonly known as Deserts Xuan or Chang, a Taiwanese singer who is thought to be one of the leading voices of contemporary alternative Chinese music. It's from her second album, released in 2007 and entitled, Qīn ài de…wǒ huán bù zhī dào [親愛的…我還不知道], 'Dear…I Don't Know Yet'.
A long-time independent musician and composer, Chang began writing songs barely into her teens. She was performing her own music on stage by the age of 16 and at 19, she had written over 100 pieces of music. She chose the stage name 'Deserts' because it was "mysterious and suggests something hanging in limbo"; like her personality.
The Virtual ChoirPosted: 12 February 2011 Filed under: Media, Music | Tags: beauty, choir, choral, composer, composition, Eric Whitacre, internet, internet choir, Latin, Light and Gold, Lux Aurumque, virtual, virtual choir, Youtube Leave a comment
I found something truly awe-inspiring today.
Lux Aurumque was a project started by American award-winning composer Eric Whitacre using the Youtube social network. Inspired by a video of a young girl singing one of his pieces uploaded to the Youtube site, Whitacre had the idea to put together a unique performance of his choral piece Lux Aurumque, featuring Youtube users as the choir.
Uploading videos of himself conducting the piece with instructions, music and sheet music for the many different singing parts also published, Whitacre invited Youtube users to record videos of themselves singing the piece. These parts were then fused together to create the final piece of music, which was then itself posted on Youtube.
Be aware: the result might just move you to tears.
Le Chant des Ailes GrisesPosted: 17 January 2011 Filed under: Asia, Media, Music | Tags: anime, beauty, composition, Haibane Renmei, Japan, Japanese, Kou Otani, piano, soundtrack, strings Leave a comment
If you're not a fan of Japanese anime, you may be tempted to believe that the genre is completely devoid of real beauty and depth. I'd like to share a little secret with you.
Ailes Grises 'Grey Wings'
Kou Otani is one of Japan's most underrated composers in the west. When you think of Japanese composers you might recall to mind Joe Hisashi, who wrote the scores for classics such as Studio Ghibli's Oscar winning Spirited Away. Perhaps you might be familiar with Yoko Kanno, who has composed soundtracks for Cowboy Bebop, Vision of Escaflowne and others too numerous to mention.
In my opinion, Kou Otani beats them all.
The Holy IslandPosted: 5 January 2011 Filed under: Media, Music, North-East | Tags: acoustic, Andrew White, beauty, England, guitar, Holy Island, Lindisfarne, music, Northumberland, song, Traces of Silver Leave a comment
Don't you just love it when you accidentally stumble upon an amazingly beautiful song?
Holy Island is a track from the 2007 album Traces of Silver released by New Zealand legend Andrew White; a totally underrated artist in my opinion. Despite having worked with artists such as Karen Matheson of Cappercaille and Michael McGoldrick of the Afro Celt Sound System, White remains mostly unknown in the country in which he was born.
I first came across Andrew White's music during a random search on youtube and bought this album on the strength of the first song I heard, the magical title track Traces of Silver. He has an arresting voice and wonderfully tender style of guitar playing, and there's a refreshing sense of honesty and raw beauty in his lyrics, too.
The White Dove's SongPosted: 16 November 2010 Filed under: Asia, Media, Music | Tags: beauty, Casting Crowns, North Korea, peace, Pyongyang, song, White Dove Fly High 4 Comments
Today, rather than opinions or politics I would like to share a song.
The song, 'Pi Dul Gi Ya, Nop I Nar A Ra' (비둘기야 높이 날아라) or 'White Dove, Fly High' was written in North Korea in the 1990s by native songwriter Sin Un Ho (신운호) and composer Ri Jong Oh (리종오). It was chosen for the American band Casting Crowns to sing when they were invited to North Korea in 2007 to perform in the annual Spring Friendship Art Festival in the capital city of Pyongyang. They returned two years later to perform again, this time recording the song for their upcoming album (listen above).
The Most Beautiful WordPosted: 6 November 2010 Filed under: Friendship, Personal | Tags: beauty, cancer, joy, memory, remission, strength 1 Comment
Yesterday, I discovered the most beautiful word in the English language.
No, it's not from Shakespeare.
I know I started all this out in gloom and seriousness, but yegads, that is so far from how I feel right now. Yesterday, I was in one of those moments which you remember for the rest of your life and look back on wistfully. I guess you could describe it as 'unparalleled joy'.
The most beautiful word in the English language is 'remission'.
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Movin' On Up
So, I haven't posted anything in a long time, and I feel really bad about it. Not because I'm worried about my readers, cuz honestly, I don't think many people even know I'm here Mostly because, I haven't promoted my blog AT ALL and I haven't been posting!
Well, we are currently getting towards the back end of our move from the Tennessee/Kentucky border back home to Wisconsin! John went to recruiter school in June and is now officially an Army recruiter and will be working out of Madison! We were a bit sad we didn't get Baraboo, which would have meant we'd be much closer to our family and friends, BUT we are still much closer than we have been since we've been married. A week from today we are closing on a house a mere 10 minutes from one of the malls in Madison, and we are first time home-owners! I am so excited to move in… We've been staying the majority of the time with John's mom, which is amazing and everything, but I want my own space back, ya know? I always feel like a guest here, and to be honest, the internet service here sucks compared to what I'm used to… and not sure if it's my iMac or her wifi, but it cuts out A LOT and I have to re-connect to it constantly.
I will be posting pictures once we move in and everything, I'll most likely take some pictures the day we close as well so I can do "before" and "after" pictures too. I can't wait!!


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So yesterday I choose to let someone else kick my ass….YEAH…so I left completely drenched in sweat (no a/c) and my heart was pumping….but here is the thing….absolutely not sore AT ALL TODAY!!!
I feel like I can KICK MY OWN ASS BETTER!!! Is that bad?
I guess I push myself hard and am a determined woman and motivator from within that even if I have someone in my face (like a Jillian Michaels) it does nothing…cuz I am my own Jillian Michaels! LOL!!
So off to go KICK MY OWN ASS….and I LOVE DOING IT!!!!
Can I get an AMEN!!!!???
Hey Lauren….I do love Kicking Ass with you though!!! ANYTIME GIRLFRIEND!! ANYTIME!!


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education choices abound!
A semester has passed and the school year only has a few more months but - still, more than ever - parents are considering homeschooling. Homeschool families have increased by 7% each of the last couple years according to a recent study. Parents are rethinking their education options.
With the advent of Common Core Standards (of which we are NOT a proponent), even more of an increase is on the horizon. Nearly 2 out of every 3 families we speak to mention that they do NOT want Common Core materials - and of course we oblige. Many parents are seeing the results of public school education and the effect that issues surrounding public schools have on their child; Bullying, Lack of care for "my child", IEPs not being followed or put into place, political correctness (or incorrectness) rising costs to families, violence on campus, Common Core issues, and more.
One family called us telling us that they had to pay for their student's textbooks because their school district didn't have the funding necessary. A bill for nearly $900.00 was handed them for books. For a third of that cost we assembled a customized curriculum package.For these reasons and more, like simply TAKING CONTROL of their children's future - families are considering the obvious alternative... a new endeavor into homeschooling. Here you are visiting Core Curriculum of America - Where you'll find both VALUE AND QUALITY in secular (non-religious) home school curriculum - thank you.
The majority of new homeschoolers think that the school year for their home school program should coincide with the exact start and finish dates for their local school district. That's not the case! As long as you meet your State requirements (typically 180 days of schooling) for a given calendar period you can begin and end your school year whenever you wish. With that understanding there's no need to feel rushed - relax - take a deep breath, sit back & evaluate your situation. No stress! Just call us and we'll assist you in assembling your secular (not bible-based - the same kind of materials found in public schools but adapted for use in the home) curriculum needs - when YOU are ready.
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Jennifer Seward was at her best Monday night in a District 1-4A quarterfinal against Escambia, recording a hat trick to help Navarre roll to an 8-0 victory at Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
Seward scored all three of her goals in the first 21 minutes of the game, including two in a three-minute span, as the Raiders moved on to the semifinal round of the tourney. Navarre moves on to play Tate on the road tonight. Game time is 7 p.m.
Seward also dished out an assist while Anakah Madril and and Sierra Fernandez nearly came through with hat tricks as well, with both players scoring two goals apiece. Autumn Slaybaugh scored the other goal.
Fernandez came through with one assist and Lizzy Madril, Jocelyn Fernandez and Jade Slaybaugh also dished out assists as well.
The Raiders improved to 21-1-1 on the year as they continue their quest to reach the state final four for the second time in three seasons.
Read more about the Navarre girls soccer team in the Jan. 19 edition of the Navarre Press or subscribe online here.
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Review by Justin Monroe (@40yardsplash)
Director: Jeremy Saulnier
Stars: Macon Blair, Devin Ratray, Amy Hargreaves, Kevin Kolack
Running time: 90 minutes
Has America ever encountered an apple pie that it didn't slice to death? Violence pervades life in the U.S. It's such a part of our reality and our fiction that society is generally numb to it. But every now and then an American film forces audiences to look in a mirror before smashing their faces into the glass, perfectly capturing a troubled culture and the grim, ugly reality of the acts we commit to settle disputes. Like No Country for Old Men, In the Bedroom, Elephant, A History of Violence, and the Peckinpah catalogue, Jeremy Saulnier's Kickstarter-funded Blue Ruin is one of those poignant films.
Devastated by his parents' murder, Dwight (the award-worthy Macon Blair) lives a sad, solitary, vagrant's life on the fringes of society. He sneaks baths in people's homes, eats out of dumpsters, and sleeps in his car by the Maryland shore, where his family used to vacation. When he learns that his parents' killer, who took a plea deal for a reduced sentence, is getting out of prison, his aimless existence suddenly takes on a vengeful purpose. But what Dwight, blinded by inertia and his jittery pursuit of retribution in his Virginia hometown, fails to recognize is that the killer has a family too, and an eye for an eye creates a boom in the eye patch industry. As blood spills, it is inevitable that more will flow.
In Blue Ruin, when a knife, arrow, or bullet graphically meets skin, it is wholly and appropriately unsatisfying. The acts are brutal and unpleasant and, more important, Saulnier is clear that each of them has an unsettling ripple effect. The aggrieved always need someone to feel their pain, and it doesn't matter if the target is the perpetrator of violence or merely someone whose death will hurt them. In the middle of it all is Dwight, played masterfully by Blair, who brings fragility and reluctance to the decidedly non-action hero protagonist. His understanding of violence is sadly misguided and no match for a hardscrabble, gun-loving, hunting family that is familiar with blood-letting. What he learns of it in Saulnier's stunning and brilliant sophomore effort will ruin not only him but anyone who watches it.
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Vintage flower brooch. A contemporary take on a classic design.
Vintage buttons, gems and fabric are collaged together and set in silver to create this striking pin.
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A recent decision in New York has highlighted the role of false confessions in a case outcome. New York judge, Maxwell Wiley, has ruled a confession admissible despite the defendant's low IQ and the lengthy duration of the interrogation process.
The Confession
Pedro Hernandez, who was 19 at the time, was accused of luring and killing 6-year old Etan Patz in a New York City case that occurred 33 years ago. Patz was on his way to school bus stop when he was allegedly lured into the basement of a convenience store and choked to death; his body disposed of in the trash. Although Patz' body was never found, Hernandez confessed to the murder when he was brought in for questioning back in May 2012.
Over 2 days, Hernandez was subjected to a 7 ½ hour police interrogation, a 20-minute video statement after the interrogation and another statement at the district attorney's office the following morning. According to a CNN report, Hernandez claimed he "did a bad thing and killed a boy in New York". It is not clear whether Hernandez was ever interviewed in the initial case. Hernandez had no prior criminal record and his residential neighbors spoke highly of his character to authorities.
The Judge's Decision
Hernandez's attorney argued that Hernandez's low IQ- which ranges borderline-mild retardation- combined with his diagnosis of schizophrenia, makes Hernandez's confession unreliable and therefore inadmissible.
Wiley cited two experts who had both met with Hernandez and testified to his competence. He stated that Hernandez's ability to acknowledge and waiver his Miranda rights is indicative of his overall understanding of the case. Therefore, Hernandez's diagnosis of schizophrenia and low IQ are not enough to dismiss the confession. This means that the confession will be presented during trial and the jury will have to decide for themselves whether Hernandez's statements are reliable or not, given the circumstances.
The Significance for Defense Attorneys
Once police obtain an admission of guilt, it significantly increases the chances of the prosecution securing a conviction at trial. They are a powerful type of evidence at trial and are often enough to persuade the jury to convict, which is why a motion to suppress a confession should be made when necessary.
It is important for all criminal defense attorneys to understand false confessions, as they are not limited to homicide cases. According to the Innocence Project, 30% of all DNA exonerations involve cases with false confessions from a defendant.
Lengthy interrogations, sleep deprivation and denial of medical attention and water are all techniques in which police officers may attempt to obtain a confession while holding a defendant in custody.
It is difficult to understand why anyone would confess to something he or she is not responsible for, so defense attorneys can educate the jury about the possibility to decrease the persuading value of a false or misleading statement.


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Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Educate Before You Hate!
Although I was born in the north I grew up in south. I was never one to jump on this confederate thing to begin with. I don't think a confederate flag should be flying from our government buildings as there are no confederate states. There was a war that settled that. We are one nation united and the American flag should be the only one on a government building along with their state flag. This is ridiculous crucifying everyone who has a confederate flag on their home, restaurant, business etc. is just crazy. This is America where we are free to like what we like, think what we think and speak our minds. Even if it makes us sound or look ignorant. If you want to fly that fly on your business that's your right and I have the same right to do my business somewhere else. I don't have the right to ruin you because I disagree with you. Look what happened to Paula Deen and now Donald Trump just name a couple. This seems to be the norm here now. We are allowed to say and do ignorant things. To be idiots if we want to. Our men fought and died to preserve that right. We are making their sacrifice to be in vain!
We can be angry and hurt and still make intelligent, thought out decisions on how to handle these things. We don't have to jump on an emotional bandwagon of hate. Two wrongs don't make a right. So don't buy Paula Deen's cookware or watch her show and don't vote for Trump. It's not the Foodnetwork or a store's place to make statements about these things. It's their place to provide a product. If it doesn't sell then take it out of stock. Some days I really would just like to say 'stop the world and let me off!'
I hope this young man's message starts a conversation and sanity returns to this country!
Peggy Ann
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I totally agree with you, Peggy Ann and I like what you said "This is America where we are free to like what we like, think what we think and speak our minds. Even if it makes us sound or look ignorant." I hate the political correctness that has taken over the media today. I am thankful that my parents raised us to not be prejudiced (although I wonder what it would have been like if we lived anywhere other than nearly all-white, small town Oregon).ReplyDeleteReplies
Audra, its almost like that old movie Invasion of the Body Snatchers! People are being taken over by some craziness! I grew up in Fla. and we had year end riots at our high school most years or threats of them. Lots of prejudice. There still seems to be a hangover spirit of hate in the south to some extent in my opinion. We are all the same, have the same hopes and dreams, bleed the same color.Delete
Well said, Peggy. I agree with you. We're losing our freedoms every day, often giving them up without even realizing what we're doing.ReplyDeleteReplies
We are Joan! Its a scary time. I fear for the world my grandchildren will make their lives in.Delete
Great points and puts things in perspective. If everyone would leave each other alone then we wouldn't have all these problems. It's okay to be different and have different views and opinions, but don't force them on other people.ReplyDelete
Exactly, Ann! Thanks for stopping by and commenting.Delete
I must confess I find the flying of flags (except perhaps on buildings like embassies and consulates) somewhat baffling. I've never felt the need to fly a flag to feel a part of anything. This crystallised for me when I visited Northern Ireland where it is not just flags that denote "territory" but even pavement (curb) edges are painted in the respective "national" colours. I came to the conclusion that displays of this kind actually indicate a lack. They betray a deep insecurity in whoever feels the need to do so.Replies
Interesting take on it Jack! I'd never really thought about it before. Just always thought of it as patriotism.Delete
My immediate reaction to anyone displaying unasked what they themselves describe as patriotism is suspicion. Certainly over here those who "wrap themselves in the Union Jack" are usually doing so for deeply unpleasant reasons.
I had a notion when the kids were little to get flags from all our heritages and fly them. Didn't do it, but would've been cool. In this family both Irelands would have been represented, and South Korea, and Germany, France, and England. With a little American Indian thrown in who had no flag. :<)ReplyDelete


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Children see a variety of animals, each one a different color, and a teacher looking at them.
Children see a variety of animals, each one a different color, and a teacher looking at them.
When a little girl asks her mother about princesses, she learns that they are much like herself.
Poses rhyming questions on folded pages about what grows and what doesn't.
Presents the names of animal babies, parents, and groups, for example, a baby kangaroo is a joey, its mother is a flyer, its father is a boomer, and a group of kangaroos is a troop, mob, or herd.
Various animals tell how they saw, fed, sang to, tickled, and kissed the new duckling.
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In rhyming verse, various animals tell where they have been.
A curious puppy leads the reader to a number of animal babies in search of the name for a baby kangaroo. Includes notes on animal mothers and various infant animals.
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From the book It Only Takes Everything You've Got by Julio Melara.
"Failure comes easily to everyone, but the price for success is perseverance." – Julio Melara
B.C. Forbes said, "History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed. They finally won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats."
If you sometimes get discouraged, consider this fellow:
– He dropped out of grade school
– Ran a business but went broke
– Took 15 years to pay off his bills
– Wife died
– Ran for the House of Representatives but lost twice
– Ran for Senate but lost twice
– Delivered a speech that became a classic
– Audience indifferent
– Attacked daily by the press and despised by half the country
Despite all these, imagine how many people all over the world have been inspired by this awkward, rumpled, brooding man who signed his name simply as, A. LINCOLN
"IT ONLY TAKES EVERYTHING YOU'VE GOT" – Julio Melara
You can do it too!
Brother Mo
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Tatiana holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul – UFRGS – Porto Alegre – Brazil. Following this, Tatiana received an MBA in Marketing and Business degree at FGV – Brazil. She has 26 years of combined experience in Refining, Petrochemicals, Upstream and process engineering. Tatiana currently provides technical support for refineries, petrochemicals and biofuels in Latin America with focus on best practices, knowledge management and technology development.
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The Struggle Is Real
The Poet's Struggle
By Jesi Scott
Long have the words lived in my brain
To describe, emote, explain
The very moments, feelings, reasons
For what I see and think and experience.
And, sadly, they can never quite
Reach the fullness of these scraps of life
That creep past or fly by…
These flashes of colors by which we
Remember, ignore, embrace
The events that create a future "us",
Or, maybe, a fuller individual…
A much muchier "we".
Still, the words live and buzz around inside
And sometimes find a way out
To live in ink, all the while hoping
They will be heard, understood,
Passed along,
To live in someone else's soul.


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Dicks, cocks, penis, balls, and testicles – doesn't matter what you want to call them, at the end of the day they all come in different shapes and sizes. This is partly why condoms break, there are a surprising number of guys out there which may recognise that dicks come in all shapes, colours and sizes, but that thought doesn't correlate to the toys that they buy and how they can actually buy male sex toys specifically for their sized penis.
When it comes to cock rings, many people don't know how they should measure up their penis to fit a cock ring. Now let's extend upon that, if boys aren't sure how they're measuring up their tackle to fit a cock ring how on earth are they going to be able to measure up for a chastity device? This is a how to guide on measuring up your penis so that you can get the perfect sized chastity cage. Read on to discover more.
Getting the right measurement is important – whilst you want your genitals to be suitable restrained in their caged environment, what you don't want is for them to be too squished up and unable to be moved at all – that will make cleaning and hygiene for your chastity device to be very difficult. As such, it is extremely important that you're getting an accurate measure to ensure a comfortable fit. The most important thing to measure up is the size of the main ring – that being the base of the chastity device which sits at the base of the penis behind the testicles. If the sizing of this ring is incorrect, it can cause a whole range of different issues further on down the track.
A ring which is too large can cause the cage to slip off, or fall down and place undue pressure on the balls and the shaft. A ring that is too small will cause considerable discomfort and pain, it can also cut off circulation, delay essential blood flow to the shaft and damage the delicate tissue as they're starved of essential blood which can lead to erectile dysfunction and a host of other issues. What you're looking for in this regard can be considered the goldilocks of cock rings – the best fit is one that is going to feel snug enough to avoid slipping off but loose enough to still allow blood flow and to ensure a reasonable level of comfort. Whilst the purpose of chastity is to essentially get 'blue ball' we will note that in this definition of the slang and colloquial term that it is not representative as actually having blue coloured balls – which could indicate a serious blood flow issue. If the testicles, shaft or any part of the genitals have drastically changed colour, then the immediate removal of the device is essential and you will need to try the next ring size up.
Some people say that it is very difficult to get an accurate measurement for the main ring – especially when using a tape measure. We generally recommend the use of string.
- Loosely wrap a piece of string around the base of the genitals and behind the balls. You want it to be snug, but not restricting. Do this in a flaccid state.
- Mark where the string meets each other and then measure up this length.
- Divide the length by 3.14 to give you a ballpark diameter.
- Repeat the process again when hard.
- Repeat this 3 times to ensure that you're getting accurate results.
Alternatively, you can pay a visit to your local adult store or hardware store and purchase a selection of rings. You'll need to be starting at around 2 inches in diameter and working your way down from that size in ¼ inch measurements. The rings need to be rounded, and solid metal as stretchy rings are not going to give you an accurate result. Smooth rings with rounded edges will also ensure that the fit is comfortable and that you're not going to injure yourself in this exercise.
From there – start with the largest ring and work your way down. What you're looking for is one that fits in a snug and reasonable fashion but does not cause any pain or irritation to your body. By the end of this exercise you'll have an idea of one or two rings which seemingly fit the purpose. Wear these for a few days, and including at night, to see how they feel during every day activity and to get the perfect idea of how the ring is going to feel – this includes wearing the ring at night as well. Once you are comfortable with the ring size, you're almost ready to begin. Alternatively, you could be purchasing a mass produced chastity device which will come with a small bunch of differently sized mains rings, and these do help many men find a good fit, but it is important to note that this is not guaranteed as you might simply be between sizes.
Erections, and this is especially true with night time erections, can cause some discomfort because your penis will swell and the ring will begin to restrict you. A correctly sized ring might cause mild disruption and discomfort from an erection, but you should never be in a state of pain. If you're in the position where you're feeling a deep aching or a burning sensation in your genitals, then this is a sign that the ring is too small.


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The number two in Fist of the North Star: Kens Rage 2 is a misleading one. Your initial reaction is that this is a sequel to the original Kens Rage. It's not until you take the Japanese title of this game that things become clearer.
In Japan the game is called Shin Hokuto Musou which is along the lines of New Fist of the North Star and that is pretty much what this game is. A new version, a re-imagining, a reboot if you will, of Fist of the North Star Kens Rage.
The story remains the same, that of the successor to the ancient martial arts of Hokuto Shinken; Kenshiro, and Kens Rage 2 retells the tale of the original title but now, mainly thanks to fan feedback, incorporates almost all of the story arcs and episodes from the Manga that the first Kens Rage didn't touch upon, albeit with an upgraded game engine.
Another aspect of Kens Rage 2, that is a result of fan feedback, is the decision for the game to be dubbed in Japanese with English subtitles; just like a Manga episode would be.
There are two single player modes included in Kens Rage 2: Legend mode and Dream mode. Legend mode is your main story campaign and is based on the Fist of the North Star manga and as such all of the cut scenes progress in a comic book style on the screen. These help build a seamless bridge between the actual gameplay and various, simple, quick time events which progress the story arc.
Dream Mode is somewhat of an alternative ending mode featuring the episode and quest lines for each of the 18 individual, playable characters within the game. This allows you to play through and see what could have happened in various "what-if" versions of the characters stories.
Tecmo Koei have discovered a winning formula with their "Warriors" franchises and very rarely stray too far from the beaten path. With dozens of identical enemies greeting your hero on screen at once, the combat style for both Legend and Dream modes has its roots firmly planted in a Warriors ethos. But something is different, the combat feels a lot more free flowing and spirited – almost with a nod to the Batman Arkham games rather than the button mashing feel at times – resulting in the sense that if you try to pound the buttons to glory you will soon find yourself restarting the stage.
As with previous Tecmo Koei titles you will need to strategically utilise all of your characters skills, mastering the blocks, counters and throws as well as combinations and special power moves to ensure you complete each level with the highest ranking as possible. As such, when you do manage to hit a 500 hit combo you feel that you have earned it rather than it just being given to you.
Another aspect of the hidden depth in the combat is how you level up. There are five main parameters – Life, Attack, Aura, Technique and Defence. Utilising your standard attacks will level up 'Life' and increase your health status whilst using heavy attacks will increase your attack parameter and the amount of damage you can inflict will rise.
The major problem with all of the modes is no matter how different they try to be they all effectively follow the same path of beat up minions, beat up commander, beat up more minions, beat boss, go to next stage and repeat.
The easiest way of adding longevity to a game is to include a multiplayer co-op and Tecmo Koei duly oblige. Unfortunately due to not being able to find anyone else online I could only play local co-op with the good lady; whose main tactic, actually her only tactic, was to mash as many buttons as quickly as possible. This did not have any negative impact on the co-op experience as there really isn't any tactics or strategies required within the mode but it does freshen up the gameplay a little as you encourage each other to bash the hordes of minions.
There's also a multiplayer versus mode in which you go head to head against each other in order to capture each others bases. I say you go against each other; it's more you go against each others minions as you battle through them in a race to capture the other persons bases.
Overall, if you like these style of games than you will enjoy Fist of the North Star Kens Rage 2. If you were a fan of the Manga or Anime then once again you will enjoy this title and the way it has tried to faithfully reproduce the story arcs in game form. However I'm not convinced that Kens Rage 2 does enough to entice any new fans to the genre.
MLG Rating: 6/10 Platform: PlayStation 3 / Wii U / Xbox 360 Release Date: 08/02/2013
Disclosure: Midlife Gamer were provided a physical copy of Fist of the North Star: Kens Rage 2 for review purposes by the promoter. The title was reviewed over the course of five days on a Xbox 360. For more information on what our scores mean, plus details of our reviews policy, click here.
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In addition to the electronic theses found in the ASU Digital Repository, ASU Theses and Dissertations can be found in the ASU Library Catalog.
Dissertations and Theses granted by Arizona State University are archived and made available through a joint effort of the ASU Graduate College and the ASU Libraries. For more information or questions about this collection contact or visit the Digital Repository ETD Library Guide or contact the ASU Graduate College at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Perceiving and interacting with the world with an attitude of non-judgment can be a powerful spiritual practice in and of itself. Many people find that when they make a conscious effort to see the best in others then they feel more deeply connected with their own inner creativity, strength and joy. If we consider the world that we experience to be the reflection of our inner condition then it's not too hard to see how living without judging is also a way of affirming ourselves.
By the same token, when we judge others we disparage our own inner selves. This is what Christ was referring to in his well-known admonition, "Judge not, lest ye be judged." This does not mean that an omniscient being is sitting in the heavens making note of our actions in order to dole out punishments whenever we judge someone. Rather, Christ was referring to what judgment does to us energetically. It opens us up to the same field of negativity that we're nurturing with our own thoughts. We get what we focus upon.
Negative thoughts about people, places and experiences can constrict our consciousness to a severe degree. A world of wonder and mystery waits to receive us each day. It beckons us in our dreams and makes itself known through signs and synchronicities. But judgment will hold the doors closed to all of this. Maybe it's because every part of the living universe, when regarded through the eyes of love, will respond in kind. It will open up and reveal its inner beauty and mystery. Modern science has taught us to trust our physical senses and out intellects above all else. But our hearts play a crucial role in our perception of the world that surrounds us.
A loving regard for reality unlocks the magic in our lives and draws more love to us. Judgment blinds our eyes to the beauty of life and ensures that we, too, will be judged.
Non-judgment enables us to see the grace in another person as well as in ourselves. It's not easy to pursue as a daily practice. Judgments can oftentimes be tenacious within people, even if they are basically kind-hearted and open minded. Do we believe that they serve as some form of protection for us? Do we believe that we might somehow bolster ourselves by pointing out the shortcomings of others? The reality is that each one of us elevates ourselves by recognizing the good qualities in others. Living without judging gives us the space we need to become aware of our own divinity.
Living with an attitude of non-judgment engages the imagination, will and emotions. It paints a picture of the world that may be far different from the one that we've long been accustomed to. For most of us, it requires continuous effort and moment-to-moment self-awareness. But the reward is a profound expansion of our world and our experience. We're free to perceive the magic and mystery of life without negative and critical mental mantras pulling blinders over our eyes.


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One of New South Wales best kept secrets is the amazing Light to Light Walk situated on the Sapphire Coast near Eden in New South Wales. This scenic guided 30km walk winds its way from the historic Lighthouse at Boyds Tower to the charming 1883 Lighthouse at Green Cape.
This dramatic landscape is a kaleidoscope of contrasts from the striking 320 million years old red rocky outcrops to coastal forests. Far from clinging to the coast, the walk meanders across the invisible boundaries that separate one set of plant habitats from another. As if stepping through a door, heathland gives away to tall open forests. Thick groves of tea tree or paperbark trees emerge into open coastal banksia woodlands or imposing forests of Woolly butt.
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Kohei Nozaki (23) from Japan, was an exchage student, during Summer Semester 2014 and Winter Semester 2014/2015, majoring in Global Business.
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I knew there was OAI. I thought I had a chance to meet German students who liked Japan, so I wanted to exchange our thoughts about each culture.
Also, I wanted to travel around Europe during my study abroad, so it was great that Germany is located in the center of the Europe.
And last but not least, I wanted to study about management, and there were some courses in the institution that I was interested in.
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CALABASAS (CBSLA.com) — Officials say a neighbor's car accidentally slammed into a gas line outside a Calabasas home Friday afternoon causing a fire and explosion.
Authorities said a vehicle –rolling down a hill on its own — crashed into a gas line around 3:30 p.m.
The home is located in the 23000 block of Park Contessa.
KCAL9's Juan Fernandez reported that a nanny and a 15-month-old boy were inside the home at the time of the explosion.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
The fire department says the fire inside the two-story, five-bedroom house was knocked down in a about a half hour but the home was a total loss.
Stu Mundel, reporting in Sky9, referred to the neighborhood as "an exclusive part of Calabasas."
The blast obliterated the garage door — large pieces of the door were found across the street.
Neighbors told Fernandez they heard the explosion from as far as a quarter of a mile away.
The family who lives in the house moved in recently. They have two small children.
The homeowner, who only wanted to be identified as Brandon, told Fernandez his neighbor's car was parked on the hill apparently without its parking brake on.
The car rolled down the hill, crashed into the garage and knocked the gas meter loose, triggering the explosion.
Brandon said the nanny heard the explosion and saw the car coming through the side wall.
"She smelled the gas and ran upstairs and grabbed the baby," Brandon said.
Despite the total loss of his home, Brandon was feeling upbeat.
"Glad that no one got hurt," he said.
"I thought an airplane had crashed into the house," said neighbor Madelyn Long, who lives across the street.
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American oil tycoon Armand Hammer purchases a notebook at an auction on December 12th, 1980 for $5,126,000. It held writings of the famous artist Leonard de Vinci. The manuscript was one of 30 books that were created by Leonardo while alive on many different subjects around the time of 1508. The contents held 72 loose pages featuring roughly 300 detailed drawings and notes relating to the concept of water and its motion.
Experts have commented on how da Vinci referred to it when painting the background for the Mona Lisa; now viewed today as his masterwork. Written in chalk and brown ink, the text appeared from right to left which was an example of mirror-writing technique; this was a technique Leonardo favored. The notebook was discovered by painter Giuseppi Ghezzi in a chest of paperwork that was owned by Guglielmo Della Porto in 1690; he was a 16th-century Milanese sculptor who had learned about da Vinci's work. Thomas Coke, known as the first earl of Leicester, purchased the manuscript in 1717 and placed it at his family estate in England with his recognized collection of art.
The notebook would become known as the Leicester Codex over 200 years later as it eventually appeared on auction in London's Christie as the Lord Coke of present was compromised regarding paying taxes on inheritance of collection of art and the estate; therefore, he had no choice but to sell. The press and art experts guessed that the notebook would fetch a price from $7 to $20 million days prior to the auction. Interestingly, the starting bid was $1.4 million and within minutes, several others began to bid where the amount being raised each time was $100,000.
The final price tag of $5.12 million was the largest price tag ever spent for a manuscript during this period in time; the legendary Gutenberg Bible copy sold in 1978 for merely $2 million. Hammer would say later "I'm very happy with the price. I expected to pay more. There is no work of art in the world I wanted more than this." Unfortunately for Lord Coke, he was only "reasonably happy" with the fetching price because he said the proceeds would not be enough to pay off the amount he owed.
Hammer is the president of a corporation named Occidental Petroleum and before adding his trophy to his valuable art collection, changed the notebook's name to the Hammer Codex. The notebook and his other various works eventually went to the Armand Hammer Museum of Art and Cultural Center at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) after his death in 1990. The museum offered to sell the manuscript several years later saying it had no choice being the funds were needed to pay for legal costs incurred when the niece and only heir of Hammer's late wife, Frances, went after the estate insinuating he robbed Frances of what was rightfully her part of his fortune. The Hammer Codex was eventually bought at the steep and new record price of $30.8 million at an auction in New York by an unknown bidder later to be identified as Bill Gates; Microsoft's billionaire founder. Gates restored the manuscript back to the Leicester Codex and presently has let several museums borrow the manuscript for the public to view.
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ALEXANDRIA, VA – June 3, 2013 — /BackupReview.info/ – MeriTalk, an online community and go-to resource for government IT, today announced the results of its new report, "Disaster Unpreparedness." The study, underwritten by NetApp and SwishData, reveals that Federal IT professionals lack confidence in their data resilience and disaster recovery (DR2) capabilities and may not test their systems as often as they should.
Government agencies rely on data and information to deliver mission success. While data loss in the private sector can damage a business, loss of Federal agency data can cripple or delay the vital safety net upon which tens of millions of Americans depend. To protect our data and keep government running, agencies need robust, reliable, and routinely tested DR2 systems. However, according to the new report, few Federal agencies are prepared to recover their data in the event of a natural or man-made incident.
Federal IT professionals give themselves high DR2 marks – 70 percent give their agency an "A" or "B" in data backup and disaster recovery preparedness. Despite the high marks, only 8 percent of Federal IT professionals are completely confident that they could recover 100 percent of the data subject to service level agreements (SLAs) in the event of a natural or man-made incident. For government agencies, even one percent of data is an enormous slice – just one percent of Social Security recipients, for example, is approximately equal to the entire population of Washington, D.C.
These recovery and resilience problems will likely get worse. Federal IT professionals are facing unprecedented data growth and backup solutions that are nearing capacity. By 2015, agencies expect the amount of data they need to back up to grow by 39 percent. Just 46 percent of Federal IT professionals believe their agency's current DR2 solution is sufficient for the next 12 months, while 25 percent believe their solution will get them through the next 12 months but not beyond.
Insufficient testing is also a major DR2 challenge. When asked how many times their agency had tested its disaster recovery solutions in the last 12 months, Federal IT professionals reported an average of 2.5 times. When those same Federal IT professionals were asked how many times they would recommend their agency test its disaster recovery solution, they reported an average of 5.3 times per year. Federal IT professionals are held back from testing as often as they would like due to lack of budget (68 percent), lack of support from the mission owners (42 percent), and incomplete solutions (42 percent). The majority of Federal IT professionals (61 percent) are able to test DR2 without any impact or interruption to production systems.
"Data is a critical asset and Federal IT professionals are sounding the alarm on DR2 preparedness," said Jean-Paul Bergeaux, chief technology officer, SwishData. "To increase confidence in their systems, agencies should test their DR2 solutions often and thoroughly. Testing will expose vulnerabilities and help IT professionals secure support from mission owners for updates or improvements. Waiting until disaster strikes to test your system is too late."
Mobile devices are outstripping agency efforts to integrate them. Federal IT professionals report mobile device vulnerabilities with their current DR2 systems – estimating that only 53 percent of data stored on mobile devices could be reliably restored inside their SLA. An over reliance on on-premise backup solutions may also jeopardize government data. Fifty-nine percent of agencies do not use any form of cloud-based DR2 solutions. Just one in three plan to increase, or start, using off-premise cloud backup in place of on-premise backup. When testing their DR2 solution, only 55 percent test their ability to restore data from a second location.
To get their DR2 systems prepared, MeriTalk and SwishData recommend that agencies assess their DR2 environment and perform regular tests. Tests should be thorough and include on-premise backup as well as secondary locations. Last, agencies should make sure they are prepared across all DR2 facets – technology, processes, and people.
The "Disaster Unpreparedness" report is based on an online survey of 150 Department of Defense and civilian agency chief information officers and IT managers conducted in December 2012. To download the full report, please visit http://meritalk.com/disasterunpreparedness.
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4.Suburbs now in decline.
5.Gay marriage pretty well a "done deal."
6.Those telecommuting continue to increase.
7.Both our presidential candidates have enacted health care legislation.
8.Knowledge work rising, percentage of people working in factories declining.
9.Some realization that a four year college degree is necessary.
10.Teacher accountability and evaluation experiments starting.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN — November 1, 2018. Winthrop & Weinstine is pleased to announce that it has been ranked in 26 practice areas in the list of "Best Law Firms," which is published by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers® and distributed worldwide.
In addition to being ranked in Minneapolis, Winthrop & Weinstine was ranked nationally in the areas of Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Litigation, Land Use & Zoning Law, Litigation – Banking & Finance, and Trademark Law. Firms included in the 2019 "Best Law Firms" list are recognized for their professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal experience. Winthrop & Weinstine was ranked in the following practice areas:
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In the Midwest, it is becoming difficult to find high-profile Republicans for Senate races in 2014. This past week, Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI 8) announced he would not seek election to replace the retiring Carl Levin (D-MI), Michigan's senior member of the United States Senate. Rogers cited his position within House leadership (he is chair of the House Intelligence Committee) and the GOP majority in the House as reasons to why he would not seek the open senate office. Rogers was viewed by many as the favorite for the seat, at least among establishment Republicans.
Rogers becomes the latest House member deciding not to run for the Senate. He joins Rep. Tom Latham (R-IA 3) and Rep. Steve King (R-IA 4) as Midwestern House members who are passing on an open Senate seat. Latham and King both declined to run earlier this year after Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced he would retire and not seek reelection in 2014. Congressman Justin Amash, (R-MI 3) has also been mulling a bid for the open seat in Michigan but, according to Politico, he also seems hesitant to leave the House for reasons similar to Rogers, Latham, and King.
The Michigan GOP went through something very similar last election cycle while trying to defeat Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI). The top two contenders on the GOP side were former Congressman Pete Hoekstra and education reformer Clark Durant. November saw Hoekstra lose to Stabenow by twenty-one points, a far greater margin than by what Mitt Romney lost the state (he lost to President Obama by only nine percentage points).
The search for a candidates across the Midwest is not new. It is hardly just a regional problem for the GOP either. However, the Midwest seems to be teeming with high-profile House members who are reluctant to leave the greener GOP pastures of the House for the chance to become one of one-hundred in the Senate.
In Washington DC, a town that personifies power struggles, why would a Republican want to leave the GOP majority in the House - especially if they are on a plum committee or have a chairmanship or vice-chairmanship - to join the minority and become the junior member for their state? Not only would this move lose them power and influence, it would also cost a lot of money and political capital to do so.
In Rogers case, he would lose his post with House Intel (obviously) while becoming the junior member to Stabenow. If Amash left the House, he would go from a base of power as a leading Libertarian to perhaps becoming a side-story to Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX). Dave Camp, the Chair of House Ways & Means (R-MI 4) has not even been mentioned in articles about the open seat due to leading one of the most high-profile committees in either chamber. Congresswoman Candice Miller (R-MI 10) has also not been mentioned after declining to run against Stabenow twice and being asked to join several other statewide races.
One has to wonder if this Midwestern trend could continue into 2016 when it is possible that Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA) could retire, as could Senator Dan Coats (R-IN). While Indiana is a red state, Republican State Treasurer Richard Mourdock lost to then Congressman Joe Donnelly (D-IN) after ousting Senator Richard Lugar in a May primary. A Republican victory - if Coats does retire - is far from given in the Hoosier State.
The Republican National Committee, and its campaign arm in the Senate, the National Republican Senatorial Committee have their work cut out for them in two very important races this fall. These two seats represent the chance to move closer to being the majority party in both Houses. If the GOP can claim a majority, or close to it, then recruiting for 2016 would seemingly be a much easier road than the one they are currently traversing.


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Tuesday, November 1, 2016
At its September 2016 session, the Judicial Conference approved several changes to the federal court miscellaneous fee schedules. As the result, effective December 1, 2016, certain fees on the District Court Miscellaneous Fee Schedule will increase.
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We're back at Humbug Mountain State Park for another summer as Interpretive Hosts, teaching the "Junior Rangers" and teaching campers about Seals and Sea Lions at an evening program. The term "interpretive host", used by most federal and state agencies confuses many people – it's supposed to convey to people that we interpret nature in an understanding and hopefully entertaining manner. But we once had a lady stop by and ask us to translate Spanish into English…….and then got a bit huffy when we explained that we weren't THAT kind of interpreter.
So five days a week we have a one-hour or so class in which we teach the 6-12 year-old "Junior Rangers" about nature. Birds, invertebrates, seals ,whales, bears, and even salamanders are some of the subjects we teach, and follow up with some time of craft that reinforces the lesson. After their first class, the kid's get their Junior Ranger badge and are taught the highly coveted, secret "sign" to share only with other Junior Rangers or the park rangers. It's great fun for us and in return for the classes and a one-hour program each Friday night, we're given a great RV site with full hookups, including a phone line. Our site is under towering pines, with a paver-brick patio, table, and grill, and surrounded by Escalonia and huckleberry bushes. We love to sit outside and watch the hummingbirds come to our feeder as the Steller's Jays hop from campsite to campsite looking for any food that's been left unattended.
The scenery up and down the coast always amazes us no matter how may times we see it. Not far from us is our sister park, Cape Blanco and it's iconic lighthouse, which still operates as an aid to navigation.
Further north, on the site of a long-gone estate are the gardens of Shore Acres, now a state park with beautifully maintained grounds:
South of us is the town of Brookings Harbor and it's fleet of fishing boats. On the way, we passed a "sea stack" appropriately named Whale Rock, stopped and watched seabirds on rocky shores, and just sat and watched the waves roll in:
Inland from us are miles and miles of forest, almost all National Forest, BLM, or state owned, but with large tracts owned by lumber companies. There are only two highways from the coast inland from where we're located – one is 34 miles north of us in Bandon (US 42 South), the other is 72 miles south just outside Crescent City, California (US 199). But there is one more road we wanted to try, a one lane, mostly paved road from the metropolis of Agness, 35 miles east of the coast on the Rogue River, to just north of Grant's Pass on I-5. This 55-mile road winds through and over the coastal range, crossing the highest point at a bit over 5000'. A beautiful, although slow drive, we marveled at the fact that we could drive through such beauty for so long without seeing a single building. No houses, no people, nothing but temperate rain forest until the pass, then more typical western forest on the eastern side. When we started our trip on the coast, the temperature was 62; on the other side of the Coastal Range in Grant's Pass it was 82, making a stop at the first Frozen Yogurt place a must….for medicinal purposes, of course. Some scenes from the trip:
While other areas of the country are suffering through severe weather and crazy temperatures, each day here has been much the same, sunny and 65, with nights in the low 50s. We don't mind the cooler temperatures – we'd rather put on a sweater and enjoy the outdoors instead of being forced inside with air conditioning, and we get free firewood!
We'll be back with more news from the Oregon Coast, so check back with us!


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A statement released by the Tippencanoe County Sheriff's Department provides details of a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Monday, July 20, at about 9:25 p.m.
Accident Details
A Ford Crown Victoria was northbound on County Road 900 East when the driver, a 63-year-old Colfax woman, allegedly failed to yield the right of way to a westbound pickup truck on Indiana Highway 26. A 32-year-old Lafayette man drove the pickup truck.
Injuries and Loss of Life
A 9-year-old girl riding in the back seat of the Ford suffered injuries that resulted in her being taken to St. Elizabeth East in Lafayette. Personnel transferred her to Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, according to the Lafayette Journal and Courier. Authorities say she was not wearing a seat belt.
Another passenger in the Ford, a 43-year-old female, required transport to IU Health Arnett in Lafayette. Authorities later transferred her to a Ft. Wayne hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. The driver of the sedan received treatment before her release. There was no initial report of any injury to the man driving the pickup.
Road Closed for Hours
Authorities say that neither drugs or alcohol are factors in the fatal crash. Authorities closed Highway 26 for more than two hours after the accident.
Although the accident investigation continues, victims in some accidents where a failure-to-yield is a factor have the right to seek compensation through civil litigation. It is often possible for injured victims to pursue monetary damages for lost wages, pain-and-suffering and medical expenses. Survivors of those killed may seek compensation for loss of companionship and other losses.
If you or a loved one is a victim of a motor vehicle accident, it is possible to talk with Indiana car accident lawyers about the matter. Our firm offers this type of consultation at no cost to you. To learn more, please contact us.


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38 Degrees is one of the country's largest campaigning organisations. We bring together millions of citizens to work to make the UK a better place, by taking action on the issues that matter to us.
Since the EU Referendum, 38 Degrees members have been drawing up a crowd-sourced vision for what Brexit should look like. Over 8 million votes have been cast so far, on dozens of different ideas including the NHS, trade and immigration - and the plan is taking shape.


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Scone Anglican Church is part of the Anglican Parish of Scone. We are a Christian community in the Anglican tradition, serving the Scone district in the Upper Hunter Region of NSW. St Luke's Anglican Church, Scone is our main centre. For information about our Parish, ministries and services, please call Rev Jesse Baker 02 6545 3396.
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The churches of our parish are: St Luke's Scone, St Jude's Bunnan, St Matthew's Gundy, Moonan Flat Union Church & Stewart's Brook Union Church
Rev Angela Dutton oversees the ministries of Scone Anglican Church. To find out more about Sunday services, mid-week service times or special events like weddings, funerals and baptisms, please contact Jesse on 02 6545 3396.


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The Images of Nature art gallery has reopened with the new collection of Indian artwork for 2013.
Our Item of the Month blog will focus specifically on this new display. But in the meantime come a take a look for yourself and let us know what you think. The gallery has a new theme each year and within the year artwork is changed every three months. So there is always something new to catch your eye!
My favourite new addition is the pangolin!
As well as the watercolours, there are interactive touch screens enabling you to learn more about the collections and the importance of art to science.
Sunoj D a contemporary artist was invited to interpret the historical collections and create his own works, these can be seen alongside the NHM Library collections in the gallery.
Also included in the gallery are oil paintings and a full sized reproduction of the William Smith geological map.
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Edgewater was once a quiet suburban enclave developed in 1886 by Lake Michigan alongside a burgeoning railroad, now the CTA's Red Line.
It is currently one of Chicago's densest and most diverse communities with almost 1/3 of its population born in a foreign land; there are 3 national historic districts including Bryn Mawr, which is the "main street" of Edgewater.
The area has a fascinating architectural and community history with its ups and downs hitting a nadir in the 1960s and early 1970s. Since the late 1970s, Edgewater has been undergoing the long ascent back to become the thriving and diverse community it is today, through the hard work of enlightened public officials and a determined community with strong support of block clubs, religious organizations, institutions and the business community.
Designation of Bryn Mawr as a National Historic District in 1995 was an important strategic part of those efforts. In the tour you will walk Bryn Mawr and some adjacent blocks to get an idea of Edgewater's special historic and architectural character.
The Walk will begin this Saturday, 7 May at 11AM at the SE corner of Sheridan and Bryn Mawr, in front of the Edgewater Beach Apartments at 5555 N. Sheridan. It will follow the route shown in the brochure below. It will be led by Bob Remer, President of the Edgewater Historical Society. There's space for a few more participants, so please join us!