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There are many unfortunate situations in your Android life. One of the dire situations is 'unfortunately, camera has stopped on Android' phone. Since you love to create memories on your Android smartphone, Camera is the app you access frequently. While capturing happy moments and selfies on your phone, you don't like this interruption.
This error normally stems from the software issue as hardware hardly plays any nasty role in 'camera not working' problem. We have listed here a few solutions to this issue; the fixes presented here are a mix of quick and easy to complex workarounds.
How to Fix 'Unfortunately, Camera Has Stopped' Issue on Android
Fix #1: Restart Camera
As a passionate lens man, you love to click too many photos. You don't want to miss any moment of special occasions in your life. Or maybe you like to make your everyday a special day. This gives the camera app extra burden as you keep it in use for long time. Here, you need to shut down the app and reopen Camera after 30 seconds on your Android phone.
Fix #2: Restart Your Android Phone
If the above solution doesn't work, restarting the phone is another simple fix you can perform quickly. Remember that process to restart Android phones differ from brand to brand. Normally you find this option when you press buttons to switch your phone off. Note that after performing this action, you won't be able to find the real problem in your device.
Fix #3: Clear Camera Cache
Since you are a click-happy Android user, you pile up a lot of camera cache on your smartphone. Though this cache helps your camera app work faster, this can corrupt the cache files in your device. Clearing camera cache from Settings can fix the issue. This will not wipe out any important data from your Android phone. However, next time when you open the camera app, it will take some more load time.
Step #1: Launch Settings on your Android phone.
Step #2: Next, open the Applications.
Step #3: Now tap on Application manager.
Step #4: Scroll down and tap Camera app from the list.
Step #5: First, tap on Force Stop option.
Step #6: And then tap on Clear Cache button.
When you tap on Force Stop option, you will be asked to confirm your action: If you force stop an app, it may cause errors.
Press Force Stop anyway.
Now open the Camera app on your phone again and check if the issue is fixed or not.
Fix #4: Clear Camera Data Files
You have easily removed cache files from your Camera app, but deleting camera data files can be tricky as this includes your personal settings for the app. Your personal preferences will be wiped out from the app. You can reset your personal preferences later.
Step #1: Tap on Settings.
Step #2: Press on Applications and then Application manager.
Step #3: Open Camera app from the list.
Step #4: Next, tap on Storage option and then press Clear Data button.
A small dialog box will flash on your phone's screen, which reads: All of this application's data will be deleted permanently. This includes all files, settings, accounts, databases etc.
Step #5: Tap on Delete button.
Note that your photos are safe in your photo gallery; after clearing data files from your camera, open the Camera app on your Android device to check its performance.
Fix #5: Update Software
A lazy user wouldn't like to update Android software frequently. You must remember that a smartphone requires updates; moreover, the apps in the phone too need update at regular intervals. Developers of third-party apps are continuously doing research in their studio. And they release updates for their apps often during a calendar year. Software update can fix some petty issues in your smartphone; you can check pending updates from here:
Step #1: Head to the Settings on your phone/tablet.
Step #2: Tap About Device option.
Step #3: Open the very first option, which should be Software update or System update.
If your device has been updated recently, it will show that the latest updates have already been installed on your device. Or else you will see a message that an update is available and you can update your device. If an update is pending, you can update your Android device right now and then restart your device. Finally, check if the camera is working accurately or not.
Fix #6: Delete Cache and Data files of Gallery App
Since all your photos stored in the Gallery app on your Android device, you can also check the performance of Gallery in your device. If your Camera app has got any issue, the gallery may also get infected since both apps work closely.
Step #1: Go to the Applications from the Settings app.
Step #2: Next, open Application manager.
Step #3: Open Gallery app from the list.
Step #4: Now tap on Force Stop.
Step #5: Then tap Clear Cache to clear the cache.
Step #6: To delete data files, you need to tap Clear Data button.
Step #7: Finally, tap on OK to confirm your action.
You can now restart your Android phone or tablet to check the performance of Camera.
Fix #7: Install Third-Party Camera App
There are many third-party camera apps that can give your better results than the stock app. Open the Google Play Store and find some excellent camera apps for your Android smart device. Remember that it is not a permanent solution for you, but you can continue clicking photos without experiencing any technical glitch.
Fix #8: Use Safe Mode
Safe Mode disables all third-party apps on your Android device. This ensures that the Camera app is affected or not affected by any third-party app like flashlight. Many users download such flashlight apps to enhance the performance of their Camera. Now these flashlight apps are notorious to create issues in Camera app. To fix the issue, users have to restart their Android devices in Safe Mode.
Step #1: Press and hold the Power button of your Android device.
Step #2: When you see Power options on your device's screen, press and hold the Power Off option.
Step #3: A pop-up will appear on your phone or tablet.
Step #4: You will be prompted to restart your device in Safe Mode.
Step #5: Tap on OK.
After restarting your Android device in Safe Mode, open the Camera app; if the Camera opens smoothly and performs without any error, you should blame any third-party app. And if Camera app meets with any error, you need to check the next and last solution given below.
Fix #9: Factory Reset
Factory Reset is a rebirth of your Android phone as the device will go back to factory settings. All the data and third-party apps you have installed will be deleted. This means you should take backup of your Android phone before you go for Factory Reset option.
Step #1: Open Settings on your Android device.
Step #2: Tap Backup and Reset.
Step #3: If you have not turned on 'Back up my data' option, you can toggle it on; this feature will back up your device data and app data automatically to Google Drive.
Step #4: Next, tap on Factory Reset.
Step #5: Finally, tap on Reset Phone.
You device will restart; then you can check if the Camera app is running properly or not. If the app is performing well, you can restore all files and data back to your Android device.
Like your Camera app, many users have also faced trouble in Google Play Services; they can fix Google Play Services stopped error on Android device. Moreover, if Google Play Store error 927 is pestering your device, you can fix Google Play Store Error 927 by following a simple method.
Many users also complain about force closing of Google Play Store; they can fix the problem of Google Play Store keeps force closing by following a few simple steps.
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An estimated $30,000 was caused after an early morning blaze on Thursday at a home located at 3097 Dufferin Ave. in Wallaceburg.
Chatham-Kent Fire & Emergency Services officials said the cause is undetermined.
"Crews arrived on scene to find no visible signs of smoke," stated Whitney Burk, public safety officer, in a media release.
"Firefighters entered the home to investigate and met high heat and heavy smoke on the upper level. Crews quickly knocked down the fire and contained it from spreading. All residences exited the home safely. There was significant smoke damage to the home."
Firefighters from Station #3 in Wallaceburg and Station #2 in Chatham responded to the blaze.
Chatham-Kent Fire & Emergency Services officials are reminding residents to have working smoke alarms on every level of your home.
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Original story: Details are limited at the moment, after a blaze on Dufferin Avenue in Wallaceburg.
Chatham-Kent Fire & Emergency Services officials tweeted that crews responded to a fire at 3097 Dufferin Ave. early Thursday morning, July 12.
Fire officials say there are no injuries to report and there will be more information to come.
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Written By: NM State Athletic Dept.
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The New Mexico State softball team went 2-0 on day two of the Troy Cox Classic with a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the seventh for a 4-3 win over Northern Colorado and a walk-off single RBI for a 5-4 win over Iowa State. NM State improves to 4-5 on the season.
The Aggies got 23 hits on the day with 12 against Northern Colorado and 11 versus Iowa State. Sophomore third baseman Emma Adams went 3-for-3 in game one, while senior catcher Alyssa Ruiz went 2-3 in game two for the Aggies.
In the first game for the Aggies, it took until the fifth inning for either team to plate a run. UNC scored first with two in the top of the fifth. Two base hits and a fielding error scored two, but the Aggies stranded three Bears on base to end the inning.
NM State stayed silent with just one hit in their half of the fifth and had a base hit by sophomore Staci Rodriguez and sophomore Fiana Finau in the sixth. One of Adam's hits also came in the inning, but NM State could not plate a run until the home half of the seventh.
UNC scored its third run of the game off a single RBI up the middle to bring in the runner on second. In the seventh frame, the Bears had one runner reach base, but the Aggie defense held UNC from making a play with two groundouts and a strikeout by sophomore Makayla McAdams.
In the home half of the seventh, bases were loaded with Aggies off a walk and a pair of base hits. With one out, Rodriguez came to the plate a walk-off grand slam, good for her first home run of the season to elevate the Aggies to a 4-3 win over the Bears.
The NM State pitching staff combined for six strikeouts, five coming from redshirt sophomore Karysta Donisthorpe, who pitched four innings and allowed just three hits and no runs.
Game two of the day saw NM State go up early with a run in the bottom half of the first. Nakamura and Rodriguez reached base on a couple of singles and Nakamura plated the run on a wild pitch after advancing to third on a fly out by Finau.
Iowa State scored one in their half of the third. The runner reached on an error and rounded the bases of a single and a sacrifice fly out to left field.
NM State took the lead in the bottom of the third with a solo shot over the left center field fence by Rodriguez, giving the junior two home runs on the day. The next two runs came off the bat of junior Kelsey Dodd when she hit a two-run bomb over the left side.
The Cyclones took over the lead 4-3 in the seventh with a two-run home run of their own. The Aggies went to the plate for the last time and Ruiz reached on a single to right. She stole second and was brought around for the game-winning run by a single up the middle by sophomore Brennalyn Nakamura.
Senior hurler Celisha Walker went the distance in the win, pitching four strikeouts and allowing just three earned runs.
The Aggies conclude the Troy Cox Classic on Sunday, Feb. 16 at 1:30 p.m. versus Texas Tech.


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Bare wire resistorThe RMS is a wire resistance wound on ceramic U-bolts mounted on a metal support. Thanks to this construction the thermal resistance is very low: the wire is free to exchange heat with the surrounding air very efficiently. Even in terms of the heat capacity the RMS ensures very high performances. The version with mica bar ensures insulation values higher beyond a lower weight.
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1. In what sectors is this resistance used?
The main areas of application are industrial automation, energy and railway sector.
2. For what types of applications is it used?
The product is used as a dynamic braking resistance, as a basic element for neutral earthing resistors, as a resistance to start up motors, as a charge and discharge capacitor resistance in RC circuits as a base element for resistive loads.
1. What are the electrical specifications?
The RMS family has 6 models with power ratings from 0.5 kW to 3.5 kW and the ohmic value ranges between 1 Ω and 110 Ω. The maximum voltage of use is 2000 V or 3000 V in the case of mica guide bar.
2. What are the overload conditions?
The resistance can be overloaded with respect to its nominal power based on the working cycle (insertion and rest time). For duration pulse less than one second, the overload permissible also depends on the ohmic value. See the section on overloads in the data sheet.
3. What is the temperature of the resistance?
The temperature of the resistance depends on the power that it will dissipate and on the ohmic value. The chart on page 2 of the data sheet shows the amount of power which can be dissipated considering the temperature of the wire equal to 600°C. Many other factors affect the ability of dissipation; please consult our technical data sheet for detailed information.
1. How must I install the product?
Resistance is normally assembled in groups via rods and ceramic spacer bushings. Thanks to its shape, the RMS lends itself to be ventilated. The terminals in stainless steel are suitable for connection via cable terminals. If installed in a group we recommend keeping a distance between the resistances of at least 30 mm.


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Islamabad: At least 10 militants were killed and 12 others arrested in an operation carried out by security forces in Pakistan's Balochistan province on on Saturday, a media report said.
According to Dunya TV, the security forces launched the operation after receiving an intelligence tip-off of presence of suspected militants in Sangan area of Sibi district, Xinhua reported.
The forces raided three camps of the militants who opened retaliatory fire, engaging the troops into a gun-battle in which 10 insurgents were killed and 12 others surrendered.
The report added that the troops also recovered hundreds of bombs, rocket launchers and other explosive materials from the militant camps.
Three among the killed militants were members of outlawed outfit Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan who were plotting terrorist activities in the province, it added.
The arrested militants have been shifted to some unknown place for investigations.


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But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds will be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ. For if one comes and preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted, you bear this beautifully. 2 Corinthians 11:3-4
Is the Methodist Church preaching another Jesus? Methodist Bishop, Dr. Karen Oliveto, who is an open lesbian married to a woman , who also a deacon in her church, has said this about Jesus
"If Jesus can change, if he can give up his bigotries and prejudices, if he can realize that he had made his life too small, and if, in this realization, he grew closer to others and closer to God, than so can we."
The Bishop Karen, who oversees over 400 Methodist churches, directly called Jesus a bigot and prejudice. This would imply that Jesus was sinful and not God in the flesh. How could Jesus be the Messiah or Lamb of God if he was a bigot? Basically, the UMC is introducing a new heresy that is stating Jesus is just another prophet like many cults and false religions
"Too many folks want to box Jesus in, carve him in stone, create an idol out of him. But this story cracks the pedestal we've put him on. The wonderful counselor, mighty God, everlasting one, prince of peace, was as human as you and me. Like you and me, he didn't have his life figured out. He was still growing, maturing, putting the pieces together about who he was and what he was supposed to do. We might think of him as the Rock of Ages, but he was more like a hunk of clay, forming and reforming himself in relation to God.
In another interview Bishop Karen went on to say we should not create an idol out of Jesus. Basically saying we shouldn't worship Christ, are you serious? Does she understand the Methodist Church is supposed to be Christian? This is a direct denial of Jesus deity by a Bishop of the Methodist Church.
I emailed a superintendent of the UMC to see if her doctrine was accepted by the church. I wont give his name but he fully supported her new doctrine and even went on to give me a sermon to support her. Its clear the UMC is introducing a new heretical doctrine to remove the deity of Christ and support their homosexual agenda.


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Defender Dennis Castillo knows following Colorado's process will lead to positive results on the field. Castillo was taken 37th overall by the Colorado Rapids in the 2016 MLS Superdraft.
2016 Colorado Rapids pick Dennis Castillo hungry for success: "I have to show these fans what I'm made of." | The Prospect presented by AdvoCare


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I imagine that you've guessed I'm busy -- both with real life stuff and my deadline. Last week, one of Australia's favourite romance writers visited us -- the wonderfully talented and lovely Marion Lennox and her husband came to lunch -- and would you believe, I forgot to take a photo?
Marion was busy with her new camera, however, and she took these pics of us and our place, which I'm leaving as a substitute for a proper blog until I get my head above water (in another day or so, I hope).


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The aim of the study on the basis of which this article is written was to examine, from the patients' perspective, the role music plays as a coping method when facing cancer. Here, using music as a coping method refers to using music (listening to and/or playing music individually or participating in a music therapy program) frequently in order to deal with the significant demands presented by cancer. A semi-structured interview with 17 cancer patients who have used music (listened to or played music) in order to cope with their illness was applied. Five of interviewees were men and twelve women. The youngest informant was 24 and the oldest 73 years old. In the paper presented in this conference I will discuss the result of my study concerning the effects of hard and heavy music in coping with cancer. The result of study shows that hard and heavy music as a coping method:
- by calling in question the cultural demands of having control over their feelings, helps the young cancer patients to obtain their control,
- by questioning what are conventionally defined as meaning of life, helps the young cancer patients to find a meaning,
- by calling in question the cultural requests of being calm and collected helps the young cancer patients to get their tranquility,
- by cheering unhealthy behaviors like using drug and having violent sex helps the young cancer patients to recover their mental health.
All this due to the possibility the heavy and hard music provides for the young cancer patients to get self-confidence by putting away the false mask one wear and be who she/he really is.


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On September 21st the UL Environmental Society held a lecture night followed by a movie screening. The lecture was given by Seán Collins, UL Travel & Transport Coordinator and UL Green Campus Committee member. Seán presented some of his work relating to Smarter Travel and illustrated ways in which the society could collaborate with various groups on campus such as UL Smarter Travel. This was followed by a brief open discussion on possible project ideas the Environmental Society might implement over the course of the semester.
The event finished off with a screening of the inspiring film 'Home' which explores the planets current mass depletion of natural resources and the catastrophic impact it is causing on our climate.


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BusinessWire: Samsung announces the industry's first 1.0μm-pixel-based 16MP sensor for mobile devices. The new S5K3P3 leverages the company's ISOCELL pixel technology.
"As a trendsetter in the mobile image sensor business, we are pleased to be the first to deliver the most advanced 1.0μm-pixel imager, which meets both high-resolution and slim design requirements for smartphone cameras," said Kyushik Hong, VP and Head of S.LSI Marketing at Samsung Electronics. "Starting with 16Mp sensor, Samsung plans to further expand 1.0μm-pixel product category and lead the image sensor market for high performing slim mobile devices."
Built with 1.0μm pixels, the new 16MP image sensor reduces the module's overall height by 20%, compared to current 1.12μm-pixel based 16MP sensor modules, enabling a module z-height that is less than 5mm.
In addition, the S5K3P3 takes advantage of Samsung's ISOCELL technology to deliver image quality that is on par with 1.12μm-pixel based image sensors. Using ISOCELL technology reduces color crosstalk of neighboring pixels by adding physical barriers between each pixel.
Meanwhile, the newly announced OnePlus 2 smartphone goes in the opposite direction and uses larger 1.3um pixels in its 13MP sensor from Omnivision. The phone also has laser-assisted 200ms-fast AF:
"Despite being a go-to measure for smartphone cameras, megapixels fail to tell the whole story. The true test of a camera is the quality of its image sensor and optics. Our sensor contains large 1.3µm light-collecting pixels—the biggest ever in a 13MP smartphone camera—for unmatched low-light performance."


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you're having a hard time gaining weight and building muscle fast,
you're most probably a hardgainer or have a skinny type body frame.
No matter what you're trying to do, nothing seems to work but
there is hope. The truth is there is no magic formula to gain
some muscle mass but you need to adhere to some basic fundamentals
of muscle building. As a matter of fact, you'll need to have the
qualities of a bodybuilder. Living this type of lifestyle will
certainly give you the mental discipline and focus to pack on
slabs of muscle mass. First and foremost, you will need to get
your training, nutrition and rest in check.
Are you performing
the right exercises and training intensely enough?
Are you eating
the right kind of foods and enough of it?
Are you getting
enough sleep and rest?
A hardgainer will need to stick religiously to these 3 building
blocks of bodybuilding. There is really no shortcut here. Don't
just think going to the gym and lifting weights is all there is.
If you're missing one or two of the 3 blocks, you won't see the
coveted muscle gains you're looking for.
Training - Compound Exercises
Being a hardgainer, you'll need to focus on exercises which will
make several of your muscle groups work in a single movement.
These are known as compound exercises and they will stimulate
more muscle growth and make you gain overall muscle mass. Bench
press, rows, deadlifts, squats, military press, push-ups, pull-ups,
dips are some of the best exercises you should do. You can incorporate
some isolation exercises too like biceps curls and triceps extensions
but your main focus should be on compound movement. For best results,
lift moderate-heavy weights but always start slowly and progress
with the weights.
Eating - Nutritious Foods
While training is important to build muscle, you won't go far
if you don't provide your body with the required nutrition. So
coming to this aspect of your lifestyle, nutrition is of utmost
importance. Making the correct food choices will make you gain
weight and build muscle fast if you are skinny. Skipping meals
is simply a No-No. Here are some ideas:
Complex carbohydrates - sweet potatoes, wholegrain oats, brown
rice, wholewheat pasta, wholegrain bread, kidney beans, garbanzo
beans. Avoid anything processed like white bread and white rice.
You'll get more energy and make better gains with complex carbs.
- skinless chicken breast/turkey breast, lean beef, white fish,
tuna, eggs, whole milk, cottage cheese, greek yogurt. You'll need
adequate amount of protein and amino acids to repair and rebuild
muscle fast and also to sustain your muscle mass.
Healthy fats - omega-3 essential fatty acids found in monounsaturated
fats and polyunsaturated fats. Derived sources include fish oil,
olive oil, flaxseed oil, flax seeds, salmon, herring, sardines,
anchovies, avocados, walnuts, almonds, pecans, cashews, pistachio,
natural peanut butter and macadamia nuts. You'll need healthy
fats for boosting muscle growth as they help in protein synthesis.
Also, they stimulate faster muscle recovery and also help to grease
your joints which is beneficial for your exercise movements.
Dietary fiber & vitamins - rich in vegetables and fruits.
Derived sources include asparagus, green beans, spinach, broccoli,
cauliflower, blueberries, strawberries and bananas. You definitely
need vitamins and dietary fiber in your diet to prevent constipation
and to promote effective bowel activity as well as boosting your
immune system.
Water - don't forget to drink at least half a gallon of
water everyday as you'll sweat a lot during exercise. Drinking
adequate water is essential to hydrate your body and also to flush
out toxins and impurities.
Protein shakes - protein shakes can play a crucial role
in your nutrition notably post-workout whereby you need a fast-digesting
meal preferably a liquid meal. I recommend some whey protein shakes
as they are really effective in replenishing your depleted muscle
tissues fast and this is what you need at this critical point
in time. Some people call it the "window of opportunity"
meaning if you don't feed your body properly a few minutes after
your workout, it's like you just wasted your workout in terms
of future muscle gains.
Sleeping - Adequate Rest
Last but not least, you need to get adequate rest for your muscles
to grow. Getting at least 7-8 hours of quality sleep each night
is best as your muscles grow during rest and not when you train.
Sleep before midnight preferably to be fitter tomorrow. Sleep
early and rise early. Also, not getting adequate rest will hinder
your performance in the gym as your energy levels and stamina
will drop.
By following these 3 building blocks of bodybuilding, gaining
weight and building muscle fast can become a reality for you starting
today. Get your butt off the couch and take action by performing
bodyweight training, pumping those weights and eating like a champ.
Practicing the bodybuilding lifestyle not only helps you physically
but mentally as well because it builds self-confidence and self-esteem,
makes you more disciplined and helps you achieve your goals in
All the best,
Jean Lam


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Did you know that a humble, decluttered closet is the start to a wardrobe that works for you?
You may find it a bit strange that I chose 'humble' to describe a decluttered closet.
You may think that a decluttered closet is nothing important or extraordinary.
Well, I beg to differ.
I view a decluttered closet as the start of great things.
You see, a closet that contains the perfect wardrobe is not born.
It is created.
It has humble beginnings.
It starts as a seed.
An insignificant, humble, little seed.
This little, humble, decluttered seed of a closet, if well looked after, will grow into a magnificent closet.
A closet to be proud of.
This impressive closet of yours could be filled, one day, with all the clothes that you cherish and love to wear.
But how do you get a closet like this one when you don't have the time to dedicate to its growth?
Start small.
How many minutes a day can you spare?
Or just one measly minute a day?
I would venture that if you can't spare one minute a day to your closet, you are not really serious about what you wear. And this is fine if this is what you want. However, if you want a closet that works for you, that helps you dress fast and well, every day, then those few minutes per day will not go to waste.
Yes, even one minute a day can make a difference to your closet...in the long run. Of course, if you can dedicate more time, your closet will be ready sooner.
Just give it love and attention.
Do the pruning that is required so that your closet grows stronger.
Remove every unwanted, unwearable, unloved piece of clothing and accessory that takes valuable breathing space.
Take a step back.
Look at the contents of your closet again.
Go back in and prune some more.
Your closet is now ready for the next important stage: Growth.
You can do this exercise in one go.
Or, you can do this in stages of one-minute. Or one item at a time.
Your closet. Your time. Your success.
Of course, if you want to but can't get yourself to love your closet and give it the time and attention it deserves, I can give you my help. :0)
I can give you the motivation and know-how to prune your closet. I can give you the tools to organise your clothes and create a chic wardrobe that works for you. I can even help you find those elusive pieces of time that you claim you don't have. I can be there to help you grow your magnificent closet every step of the way.
Do you have one minute to spare?
Then please check out The Tidy Closet ecourse. Right here. Right now. Right for you.
A Bientôt
Marie-Anne ♥
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Marlee x AllisonApril 25, 2018
Here are some photos from the #WalkWithLocals event on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Wharf in Washington D.C. This was my second event with this photo community and it was a first for both my friends Allison and Marlee.
I haven't done creative portraits in a while and it was a nice thing to jump back into doing. I'm grateful for my friends who were willing models, for the art of photography, and the beauty of practice.


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Nord Anglia's Global Campus Worldwide offers expeditions for students all ages around the world. These expeditions challenge your child to take their learning outside the classroom and open their eyes to the world around them.
This expedition nurtures global citizenship through service work with the local community. Students engage in construction programmes with the local village whilst learning about sustainable development and the environment.
Perserverance and challenging your child to push their own limits is the goal of this expedition. Set in the breath -taking Swiss Alps, students undertake a journey through mountains while working in teams to overcome basic challenges such as cooking and navigation.
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$1,850—$2,530 1—2 bed 4650 Washington Blvd, Arlington VA, 22201
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Commute to Downtown Arlington
The rent at AVA Ballston Apartments ranges from $1,850 for a one bedroom to a $2,530 two bedroom. Apartments in this building are about 10% less expensive than the Bluemont average. This is a pet-friendly apartment.
AVA Ballston Apartments is a 10 minute walk from the Orange Metrorail Orange Line and the Silver Metrorail Silver Line at the BALLSTON METRO stop.
This apartment is in the Bluemont neighborhood in Arlington. Nearby parks include Clarenford Station Park, Woodlawn Park and Lacey Woods Park.
AVA Ballston Apartments has a Walk Score of 82 out of 100. This location is Very Walkable so most errands can be accomplished on foot.
Located walking distance to the Ballston Metro (Orange and Silver Line), just off Custis Memorial Parkway and minutes from the Potomac River, AVA Ballston is in an ideal location with great places to eat, shop and just generally have fun. AVA Ballston offers furnished and unfurnished 1 and 2 bedroom Arlington apartments that feature an urban-inspired design with amazing apartment features and community amenities. The chill lounge with flat screen TV and WiFi, renovated sundeck and walking trails may have you never wanting to leave home!
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Many nearby public transportation options.
Biking is convenient for most trips.
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Melbourne Daily Photo
Saturday, 13 March 2010
Federation Square - ACMI
ACMI - Australian Centre for the Moving Image
View from Flinders Street
Alfred Deakin Building
The various facilities and services provided at the Alfred Deakin Building are assigned into the two different buildings. One is more enclosed, an almost windowless structure hosting the two cinemas, with a function space, digital lounge, retail space and cafe, while the other is more open containing the management offices, recording and broadcasting studios for SBS, as well as the corporate offices of ACMI, with theatrette, web-casting studio, electronic classroom, video production lab and numerous screen exhibition spaces.
Two different arcades have been used to provide public circulation within the building, as well as linkage and connection to the rest of Fed Square. The central arcade joins the two main buildings, providing both a Flinders Street and main Square level entry. The central arcade also forms the main foyer and circulation space that vertically connects all the functional components. The east arcade serves as a public connection to the Square, as well as providing an animation of the building through the temporal ebb and flow of people leaving the cinemas after each session.
Fed Square's Tiled Courtyard
Did you know there are almost half a million sandstone blocks in the main square and they were all hand laid? One cobble stone in the main square contains a prehistoric oyster shell.
Paved with 470,000 ochre-coloured sandstone blocks, these blocks are from the Kimberley in Western Australia and invoke images of the Outback. The paving is designed as a huge urban artwork called 'Nearamnew', by Paul Carter and gently rises above street level, containing a number of textual pieces inlaid in its undulating surface.
Inlaid Artwork
Flinders Street Entrance
360º view of Fed Square
Today's Quote: I never called my work an 'art' It's part of show business, the business of building entertainment - Walt Disney.
9 comments:
- Elaine Yim said...
That's a very creative work of art.
- 13 March 2010 at 00:59
- Lois said...
Have a wonderful trip!
- 13 March 2010 at 03:11
- Leif Hagen said...
wow - you've outdone yourself! Great series of photos of that very cool, funky, artsy, unique architecture!
Bon voyage - great that you auto-post so we don't have to wait for your next daily photos!
- 13 March 2010 at 03:20
- Cezar and Léia said...
What a nice place! All the details are great!
God bless you!
- 13 March 2010 at 07:12
- Bill said...
Great post of Fed square. We always visit it when we come down to Melbourne.
- 13 March 2010 at 08:29
- Hilda said...
When my husband went to Melbourne for a workshop last year, he was so impressed by this building, and so was I when he showed me his photos. It looks fabulous, especially at night!
- 13 March 2010 at 14:33
- Jim said...
Brilliant Fed Square shots.
Sydney - City and Suburbs
- 13 March 2010 at 14:43
- Vicki said...
Federation Square rocks!
It's so different, which is why I like it so much.
You've showcased it beautifully.
- 13 March 2010 at 15:00
- Louis la Vache said...
«Louis» wonders when architects will start designing beautiful buildings again...
- 13 March 2010 at 15:46


text: As befits the future Savior of Humanity (or at least the Savior of Blonde Russian Gymnasts in the Duma), Vladimir Putin has been extremely busy this past summer. One of his major tasks has involved recruiting new members of the Putin Pals, his protective managerie of super-powered animal agents. Thunk Tank Cohost Jay and I often wondered why it was that the Putin Pals did not have any bird members, when their primary mission will be to defeat the insect forces of MANTIS. How is it that Putin would recruit a Were-Whale before he'd got even one bird? (Anuka, the Flying Donkey, does not count as a bird, because: Legs. Hooves. Hair. Mammal.) Naturally, the Leader was just waiting until the time was ripe, and this summer he finally judged time to be squooshy and soft enough to unveil his Craneforce. Dressing in the uniform of a Crane Obergruppenfuhrer—sort of a white hazmat jumpsuit with weird black goggles—Putin jumped aboard Craneforce One and led the baby cranes on skywriting maneuvers high in the sky above Moscow, where they wrote "Surrender, Pussy Riot!" in smoke, and also in Russian, not English. And Cyrillic. Cyrillic letters are really hard to make in smoke, but of course Putin enjoys the challenge.


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Teaching your child to take care of his teeth plays an important part in their upbringing. Just like when you teach them to take care of their body by eating healthy, exercising, and being clean, you have to stress the importance of dental care at an early age.
Getting the point across to your child about the importance of good dental hygiene is easier said than done, even for a pediatric dentist, so we've provided you with some helpful tips to aid you in the process.
Head to the library: Oftentimes, a good children's book is the best answer to helping a child understand a concept. There are many children's books written about trips to the dentist, and a library will have many of these. A pediatric dentist could possibly recommend some specific stories to help your child recognize the importance of dental care.
Teach them by example: As they say, actions speak louder than words, and a great way to show your child the importance of oral hygiene is to practice it yourself. Brush your teeth alongside your child three times a day, showing them proper technique, and follow up with a flossing lesson similar to one that a pediatric dentist would give. Allowing your child to bond with you over dental care will teach them that it is essential to take special care with their teeth.
Get a lesson from a professional: Taking your child to the family dentist for a lesson will help to drive the point home. A pediatric dentist will have had special training in dealing with children. When you take your child in for an appointment, ask the doctor if she could talk to your child about the importance of good oral hygiene after the checkup.
A family dentist knows the most effective ways to help your child realize the importance of taking good care of his teeth. At Essence Dental Care, you will find a team of professional family dentists dedicated to the care and maintenance of both you and your child's teeth. Look us up on our website to schedule an appointment, and let us help you keep your smile looking bright.


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How do you work your way through the maze of demands to change packaging to meet environmental challenges?
This course is designed to assist anyone who is responsible in their business to make packaging changes to meet 'War on Waste' questions, changes to retailer and consumer trends and behaviours; while not spending any more money at the end.
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text: The NBA has fined Sacramento Kings coach Reggie Theus $25,000 for comments he made about the officiating following a loss to Detroit. The league also penalized the Kings $25,000 Thursday for Theus' actions.Theus said it was "ridiculous" that the Pistons took 36 fouls shots to just 17 for the Kings in Detroit's 100-92 victory in Sacramento on Tuesday. SOURCE: FOX SPORTS


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Budget is life
As I've grown older and somewhat wiser in life, I've gotten to the point of wanting to be better at one hallmark of respectable adulting: financial management. Continue reading Delayed Expense Investing
As I've grown older and somewhat wiser in life, I've gotten to the point of wanting to be better at one hallmark of respectable adulting: financial management. Continue reading Delayed Expense Investing
There's no deep metaphorical reference or profound connections that I'll draw here. In short, thanks to a recent trip to Barcelona, Spain I've grown an affinity for alleyways. Continue reading I like alleyways and so can you!
The following was written for Nana (Cynthia Powell), my grandmother's funeral on October 15th at St. Mary the Virgin Church in Kingston, Jamaica. She was 85. I presented it with my cousins, Craig Melbourne and Anyssa Coverston.
"Nana", "Cynthia", "Daphne", "Mrs. P." and "Mrs. Powell", these are all names that are used for our grandmother but also names that I've actually used with her playfully. For the longest while she would tell me "you must call me Nana" when I spoke with her on the phone until she eventually gave in and said "Yes, Mr. Small" one day – joining in my fun.
Our grandmother was quite an influential force in our upbringing, teaching us manners and etiquette: fork in the left hand, knife in the right, don't chew with your mouth open, "please" and "thank you", "good morning", elbows off the table and so on. Let me tell you, those little things created some friction at the time but boy they've gotten me far. I'm appreciative of having learned those skills and put them into use daily. Continue reading A Tribute for Nana
I started this blog with a few intentions in mind. As someone in the technology startup industry I felt somewhat inadequate for not having my own, personal internet real estate that I could claim as wholly mine – especially as a developer whose job it is to craft applications on the web. In this age of social media and personal branding,
With the popularity of InboxZero as a movement for being more productive with email and the getting things done methodology, I had an idea that lent itself to being more productive with one's Internet browsing. It also lent itself to a technical curiosity I had: figuring out how to develop Google Chrome extensions. This is my recap of how TabZolo came to be.
I'm a web developer and use Google Chrome as my default browser like many others. My browsing habits tend to lead me to having multiple tabs open in any given session. Most times these tabs are unrelated to the tab I'm actively looking at, assuming that I'm even actually using my browser at the time as opposed to having it minimized for later. For example, as I write this, I have six other tabs open with one playing an awesome Diplo & Friends mix, another with Gmail open, the InboxZero homepage, etc…Other times, say when casually browsing daily news sources, I'll end up opening up several tabs after seeing their headlines on previous pages, or links within articles I'm reading. It can get a little crazy at times and just add to my mental list of ToDos when they're not really that important. What if at the end of your browsing session, you actually completed what you set out to do when you fired up your browser instead of getting sidetracked by secondary content? That's where the seed idea for TabZolo came about.
As someone with limited patience for login screens and a seemingly endless supply of individual accounts to log into every once in a while I'm pretty much over passwords. Flat out done with them. As an inherently efficient (elegant masking term for 'lazy') person, I'm not the type to create the most complex password for each of my online services. Surely many of you will say that password manager solutions exist, namely LastPass – which is a pretty good product – but they only aid in masking the whole user authentication hassle for users in having to keep up with each of their accounts' credentials. Even if you do take the time to craft that most obscure, secure, anti-h4x0r passwords for your accounts, that's not a guarantee on their safety. Continue reading Upcoming: LaunchKey – The Anti-Password Authentication Solution for Web Apps
In this internet age there is an abundance of creative minds putting their talents to use in creating tools to improve our everyday lives. Sure, some projects are made to fit less-than-actually-useful purposes but others are pretty novel in what they offer – and often times offer for free. In what I hope will become a series of mine, I introduce to you "My Favourite Things": an exposé on some of the interesting sites/services/apps I've come across and want to pass along. For my introductory post, I'd like to show you small.cat (@smallcatapp) by @chendo. Continue reading My Favourite Things: @smallcatapp by @chendo
I apologize ahead of time for the anecdotal nature of this post but I just want to share it and possibly motivate others on the outskirts of doing what they really want to do. In short, this a review of how I got started in web development and startup culture in Miami, Florida.
TL;DR: Think you want to get into a particular industry? Reach out to the people in it on a personal level to find out more and get connected. Think it through with your family, friends and those wiser than yourself. It helps.
I didn't have the cleanest final college separation. Through my own deficiency I was stuck on campus for an extra couple of weeks into the summer following my final semester to finish my senior thesis – the only requirement remaining from my 4-year pitstop in college. Knowing that I was behind, finishing my thesis had been my focus for the entirety of that final Spring semester and of course for those few summer weeks. I had no job prospects lined up after the summer and I could not handle applying and interviewing for them either. I had no prior career-related internships. What employer would want a fresh Computer Science and Philosophy Double Major almost graduate in a software development position without experience? The chances seemed somewhat slim, in my opinion at the time, for actual graduates much less anyone with lesser credentials. Continue reading Engage Your Career/Industry / How I Got Started


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French Montana - Famous (Remix) ft. Adam Levine
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- Published on: Saturday, August 25, 2018
- 100% of French Montana's royalties for the digital single "Famous" Remix feat. Adam Levine will be donated to Mama Hope.
Purchase & Stream: http://smarturl.it/FamousRemixA
Two other hospitals in the region were recently shut down therefore Suubi has the potential to serve hundreds of thousands of additional people with continued resourcing.
The proceeds from "Famous" Remix will allow Suubi to expand construction and access to water which will ultimately provide health access to thousands more families across the country.
Because of the incredible impact French has had, and the quality of services Suubi has been able to offer, their footprint has expanded:
-This year, Suubi will be working with a population of over 450,000 people.
-Many of their unique services are the only ones offered in the region.
Through smart social entrepreneurship, French and team's funding has enabled Suubi to jump it's locally generated income from 31% to 56%.
Construction is in progress on the main hospital block, mini-theater / antenatal ward, bathrooms, staff houses and more.
Just this week alone Suubi immunized 1,500 people.
MAMA HOPE is in the midst of seeking ~$225K in order to complete Suubi "Hope" Health Center.
French Montana online:
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#FrenchMontana #Famous #Vevo #HipHop #Remix #AdamLevine


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This coming holiday season, many people tend to break out of their normal healthy diet and daily workout routine because of the different events that they have been invited in and the countless of irresistible foods that are served during these events. The feast that every household puts on the table is the center of events like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year celebration. If you are worried about staying fit this holiday season, here are some ways for you to be able to do so.
- Don't forget to run or walk if you find the time.
Since you would be having a lot of days off, you would have more time to do go out and enjoy your free time by walking or jogging. If you are traveling, the best way to see the sights is by foot. You can even persuade your friends who are with you to enjoy strolling together.
- Don't skip breakfast.
Some people might think of eating just a little for breakfast, or even not eating at all, just so they would be able to enjoy all the food that is served at the feast. However, that is a bad idea if you want to stay fit even during these festive days. It is better to eat your normal breakfast, or even more, so you won't be tempted to eat a lot when all the calorie-filled foods are in front of you.
- Eat slowly.
It takes about twenty minutes before your body would tell you that you are already full. Eating slowly would allow your system to digest the food and signal your brain that you don't need to fill up your plate anymore. Chew your food well and do not just stuff your face with all the food that you see. Also, if you want to taste all the different kinds of food, you can take a small amount of each. You do not have to fill your plate with one dish just to be able to enjoy the taste.
- Help with the chores.
There would be a lot of house chores to do before and after the event. Preparing the living room or the reception area and cleaning up afterward, would be a good way to ready your body for the calories that you are about to intake during the feast and getting rid of the extra ones when you eat a lot.
- Get enough sleep.
Your appetite would be triggered more if you are tired or sleepy. You have to prepare your body for the upcoming night events by sleeping well before the holidays. Try to catch some ZZZs if you have time. It would also be a good idea to get some sleep a few hours before a party.
- Eat only the food that you don't get to eat during the normal days.
Chips, fried chicken and other kinds of food that are sometimes served during these events are available any time of the year. You can skip them and only choose to eat the special dishes that are not often served on a daily basis.
There are more tips and tricks for staying healthy in this site. You can ream more about it here.


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Fresh Blood
From DDwiki
The sinister art of necromancy is a taxing one, too. Behold Dracul The Undying's dark gifts in this starter pack.
Solutions (spoilers)
Click [Expand] on the right side of the page to open puzzle solution.
Intro to Dracul
Draining a life - be it another or your own - is the simplest and most pleasing show of faith towards a god of death.
Restless Dead
Take care around Dracul's servants, else you may be likely to join them!
- BURNDAYRAZ the Wraith.
- Drink your Mana Potion.
- BURNDAYRAZ the Wraith again. Note it has 2 health left, which burning will take care of in step 5.
- Convert your health potion. (Otherwise, you'll drop below 0 piety when the Wraith dies.)
- Attack The Firstborn. Burning will kill the Wraith.
- Worship, and select Blood Curse at Dracul's altar. As a level 2, you will get first strike on the Goat.
- Kill the Goat, which levels you up.
- BURNDAYRAZ The Firstborn.
- Convert BURNDAYRAZ for an attack power boost. If you don't do this, you'll end up short on damage.
- Attack The Firstborn twice.
- Worship, and select Blood Swell at Dracul's altar to fully heal.
- Kill The Firstborn.
There aren't many who serve Dracul. Aside from the normal occupational hazards of worshipping a death god, there's also the matter of belligerent colleagues...
- Step on Dracul's altar.
- Worship, and select Blood Curse, and then Blood Hunger.
- Cast BURNDAYRAZ on Darth Crumpet, drink the mana potion, and cast BURNDAYRAZ on Darth Crumpet again.
- Convert the health potion and BURNDAYRAZ. Your inventory should be empty.
- Desecrate The Glowing Guardian's altar, then pick up the Pendant of Health.
- Kill three of the Vampires.
- Attack Darth Crumpet twice.
- Worship, and select Blood Swell.
- Attack Darth Crumpet twice.
- Kill the last Vampire.
- Attack Darth Crumpet once.
- Worship, and select Blood Tithe.
- Absorb all of the blood pools.
- Kill Darth Crumpet.


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Cricket Wireless will celebrate its 19th birthday on March 17. As part of the celebration, the company is slashing the prices of eight smartphones to a whopping $19 a pop. Of course, as you would expect, there are some caveats.
First, the $19 price tag can only be earned if you are switching from another carrier (that isn't AT&T) to Cricket. So if you're a current Cricket customer, we're sorry but you aren't eligible. To be clear, you must be porting an existing number from any carrier except for AT&T, not signing up for new service to earn the promotion.
Second, the plan you sign up for when you switch has to cost at least $30 a month or more. That means the no-data-access Talk & Text plan is not eligible.
Finally, you must choose a smartphone from this list of choices:
- Samsung Galaxy Halo (16GB and 32GB)
- Samsung Amp Prime 2
- LG Harmony
- LG X Charge
- LG Stylo 3
- HTC Desire 555 (pictured above)
- ZTE Blade X Max
- ZTE Blade X
Android Authority hasn't reviewed any of the phones on the list, so you'll have to do your own research on which one would be the best choice for you.
Happy Birthday, Cricket Wireless!
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RALEIGH � The last handful of North Carolina's school districts have adopted broad no-smoking policies in recent weeks � falling in line with the rest of the state's school systems in a move that supporters see as proof the state is shedding some of its loyalty to tobacco.
RALEIGH � The last handful of North Carolina's school districts have adopted broad no-smoking policies in recent weeks � falling in line with the rest of the state's school systems in a move that supporters see as proof the state is shedding some of its loyalty to tobacco.
Now all 115 school districts have adopted anti-tobacco policies which stretch beyond school grounds to off-campus events. Under state law, school districts had until Aug. 1 to adopt policies that forbid smoking and tobacco use by students, teachers, family members and visitors.
That means coaches will no longer be able to smoke at games and schools no longer can have designated smoking areas for faculty members.
"If a young person saw a coach or a teacher or an adult who they respected smoking or chewing tobacco, they would obviously think that's an OK thing to do," said Mark Ezzell, director of the state's Tobacco-Free Schools Program which helped school districts craft their plans.
An exception is made for adult chaperones who travel out-of-state while supervising school trips, Ezzell said. Under the policies, those chaperones are permitted to use tobacco, so long as they're not near children when doing so.
The Tobacco-Free Schools program, funded by the N.C. Health and Wellness Trust Fund, is providing signs to schools to aide in compliance, Ezzell said. "The trick is not to punish them but to simply remind them of the policy."
About 22.5 percent of North Carolina high school students smoke � slightly more than the national average of 20 percent, according to a 2007 study by the U.S. Center for Disease Control.
In 2003, when the Tobacco-Free Schools program started assisting school boards in crafting their plans, 14 districts had adopted broad anti-tobacco policies. By the middle of 2007, 87 districts had the plans in place. The General Assembly then passed a law requiring the remaining school districts � many of which Ezzell said were in rural or tobacco-producing parts of the state � to adopt smoke-free policies by Aug. 1.
Local districts
Schools in Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties have been tobacco free for some time.
The Henderson County Public Schools Board of Education adopted its no-tobacco policy in September 1999, saying there should be "no tobacco use by anyone while in its buildings or on its grounds," or in any school vehicles.
The policy was created, "In an effort to reinforce the teaching of the harmful effects of tobacco use and to provide a healthful working environment for employees, students and the public." The board said tobacco was an addiction "not easily overcome" and asked the superintendent to develop programs that would help employees using tobacco to quit.
So far, the school district hasn't had many problems with enforcing the policy, said Rob Curtis, director of Student Services.
"It's been very positive. We do have folks who forget. Sometimes one of the biggest challenges of all is being able to monitor it because there are people coming and going at all times," he said. "We don't have a tobacco policeman standing at the door."
A state program is available to help employees quit using tobacco products, and several students at the high schools participate in SWAT (Students Working Against Tobacco) clubs, speaking to their peers and even elementary school students about the negative effects of tobacco. But the most important goal, Curtis said, is for school staff to set an example.
"We want to be role models for our students," he said.
Last school year at East Henderson High, the number of tobacco-related incidents was cut in half, and then some, Principal Matt Gruebmeyer said. While there were a little more than 100 incidents including the possession or use of tobacco products in 2006-2007, the number was less than 40 in 2007-2008. The most important thing about having a policy is to have staff members buy into it, Gruebmeyer added.
"We have done some careful analysis and we see a good decline in our tobacco incidents," he said. "We think it's the result of our staff talking to kids and setting an example. Kids look very closely at what their teachers and coaches do, not what they say."
The school has SWAT and a Tobacco Free for Life club, and many members watched their older siblings participate, Gruebmeyer said. The health curriculum also covers tobacco and other risky life choices.
Smokeless tobacco is a bigger problem than cigarettes, he said, but staff members and coaches have stepped up to aggressively enforce the rules, which should drive the numbers down even more.
Consequences for violating the policy begin with confiscation and in-school suspension and gradually get more harsh if a student is caught again.
The looming state deadline was the only reason the Alamance-Burlington school board approved the plan, said chairman Tom Manning, noting that the system already had a policy which prohibited smoking in schools and at outdoor campus events, such as football games.
Manning questioned how the new policy required by state law can be enforced, particularly at off-campus events.
"I think it's a case of good intentions really translating into not so good policy," Manning said. "We thought the policy we had was effective."
Rep. Cary Allred, R-Alamance, tried unsuccessfully this year to have the provision applying to off-campus events stripped from state law. He said the policy goes "overboard" and will prevent adults from partaking in a legal activity.
But Ezzell said a national study indicates that schools with comprehensive smoke-free policies have lower youth smoking rates. "We recognize and understand and respect the part ... that tobacco is an important part of North Carolina's history and past," Ezzell said. "But what's really important to most North Carolinians is the state's future, and that's our children."


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Want to compete in Battle of the Bands?
Every year, students get a chance to compete to perform at Day One of Tigerfest!
Day One of Tigerfest is a large free, festival open to all of Towson and features rides, games, inflatables, food trucks, freebies, prizes, and, of course, live entertainment!
Are you or someone you know a DJ, rapper, singer, or in a band? Then send us your press kit now for a chance to compete at this year's Battle of the Bands!
Contact Makensey Schuchart or Terrell Sultzer for more information!
Come cheer on your fellow students at Battle of the Bands on Friday, February 19 at 7pm in Paws!


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The Law offices of David R. Baker are located at 2518 San Pablo Avenue, Pinole, California. It is a restored Victorian in Old Town Pinole just off Highway 80 in California between Berkeley and Vallejo.
To get to the office from 80, take the Pinole Valley Road Exit and proceed west toward San Francisco Bay. Continue along Pinole Valley Road west until San Pablo Avenue. The office is at the intersection of Pinole Valley Road and San Pablo Avenue.
You can get in touch with David using the form below. Please describe your situation and provide your contact information and David will get back to you.


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We gladly pray and thank God for our family, community and close friends. But do we do the same for others in various church groups or communities? What about those who have wronged us? Praying for the Lord our God to bless them brings His mercy and love upon us.
For we have an almighty and powerful God, who can turn curses into blessings. Emptiness into fullness. Sorrows into joys.
Leave everything behind, all preconceived ideas, thoughts.experience, your past, present, future all that holds you back and just follow Him. For all we will ever have or ever need is to be found in our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen
First reading
Colossians 1:9-14
Ever since the day we heard about you, we have never failed to pray for you, and what we ask God is that through perfect wisdom and spiritual understanding you should reach the fullest knowledge of his will. So you will be able to lead the kind of life which the Lord expects of you, a life acceptable to him in all its aspects; showing the results in all the good actions you do and increasing your knowledge of God. You will have in you the strength, based on his own glorious power, never to give in, but to bear anything joyfully, thanking the Father who has made it possible for you to join the saints and with them to inherit the light.
Because that is what he has done: he has taken us out of the power of darkness and created a place for us in the kingdom of the Son that he loves, and in him, we gain our freedom, the forgiveness of our sins.
Luke 5:1-11
They left everything and followed him
Jesus was standing one day by the Lake of Gennesaret, with the crowd pressing round him listening to the word of God, when he caught sight of two boats close to the bank. The fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. He got into one of the boats – it was Simon's – and asked him to put out a little from the shore. Then he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat.
When he had finished speaking he said to Simon, 'Put out into deep water and pay out your nets for a catch.' 'Master,' Simon replied, 'we worked hard all night long and caught nothing, but if you say so, I will pay out the nets.' And when they had done this they netted such a huge number of fish that their nets began to tear, so they signalled to their companions in the other boat to come and help them; when these came, they filled the two boats to sinking point.
When Simon Peter saw this he fell at the knees of Jesus saying, 'Leave me, Lord; I am a sinful man.' For he and all his companions were completely overcome by the catch they had made; so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were Simon's partners. But Jesus said to Simon, 'Do not be afraid; from now on it is men you will catch.' Then, bringing their boats back to land, they left everything and followed him.


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Voluntaries, The Lesson, Infra, Royal Opera House, London WC2
Rambert/ Eternal Light, Sadler's Wells, London EC1
In Wayne McGregor's Infra, his new work for the Royal Ballet, the action takes place below an LED message screen on which human figures appear to cross the stage, as if by means of a bridge. Created by Julian Opie, these figures are simplified, generic and featureless. Beneath them, to a minimalist score by Max Richter, 12 dancers twitch and judder their way through McGregor's high-speed choreography, their convulsive torsion and hyperextended limbs presenting a dramatic contrast to the smooth flow of Opie's sign figures. Beneath the ordered surface of our daily routine, McGregor tells us, complicated forces are at work. We must connect, because all else is terror and the void. Edward Watson, clearly McGregor's male muse, seems to pulse with angst - all torque, sinew and pale intensity. Eric Underwood burns with almost as cool a flame, and 20-year-old Melissa Hamilton, plucked from the corps de ballet, slashes the choreography to the bone with glittering, scalpel precision. Towards the end, the stage is suddenly flooded with anonymous figures. Train whistles sound and at the heart of the melee, Lauren Cuthbertson sinks to the ground, weeping inconsolably.
One of McGregor's gifts is to present familiar dancers in an unfamiliar light, and Infra offers us Marianela Nuñez stripped of her usual golden lustre. Cold and spectral, flickering with uncertainty, this is a fascinating new persona for a performer who brings a touch of the sublime to all she undertakes. In Glen Tetley's elegiac Voluntaries (1973), which opens the evening, the audience seems to catch its breath with every soaring Nuñez arabesque. We need Johan Kobborg's manic portrayal of the serial-murdering ballet teacher in Flemming Flindt's The Lesson (1963) to return us to earth.
Eternal Light, choreographed for Rambert by artistic director Mark Baldwin, was the week's other London premiere. Howard Goodall's choral score takes the form of a requiem Mass interspersed with poems about loss and resurrection, and against the gold leaf of this essentially Christian landscape, Baldwin has constructed a suite of dances coloured by seasonal ritual and nature-magic. Initially this works beautifully, with strong ensemble pieces fracturing into sinuous loops and reverses for the women and exultant leaps and turns for the men.
A female duet, set to Mary Elizabeth Frye's 'Do Not Stand at my Grave and Weep', sees one dancer in bridal white and another in green, both with long, sweeping trains. As they encircle and enfold each other, we see the embrace of snow and earth, and the 'graceful rush of far-off birds'. But then, unaccountably, Baldwin loses focus. Bizarre costuming subverts the lyrical English tone: Snoop Dogg-style diamante crosses appear above a Flanders battlefield, and dancer Clara Barberá appears as a shamanistic toucan spirit with a two-foot beak. At which point, sadly, we go into metaphor meltdown.