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Another year gone by, and if there was ever a time to feel cynical about the state of things, December 2016 is certainly it. To parrot the same tired phrase as everybody else, this has been a really shit one.
And of course there's no doubt in my mind that you were screaming out for me to come through with some reflections, considerations and predictions so you can add "tedium" to that long list of things that 2016 rubbed in your face this year.
First up, this has been a year of literally celebrating mediocrity. If there was ever an indicator of the tragedy that is journalism in 2016 — particularly online — it's the end of year "Best of" lists that trumpet absolute garbage because they either don't know any better or they're just terrified of looking irrelevant. Prime example: Drake – Views. Nobody thought this was a great album. Everybody thought it was his weakest work yet. Tired, repetitive, clichéd, meandering and ultimately going nowhere. And yet there it is on countless publications' end of year listicles for no reason other than sheer terror that it might affect their credibility to try looking like they actually have an opinion instead of firing off the same dozen names plus whoever the flavour of the month is.
The same is true of The Life of Pablo, though in softer terms. Of course there are bangers on there, and it's decent enough by Kanye West's standards, but ultimately it was a mess; badly-produced, poorly-assembled, overly-long and a case study in amateurish practice masquerading as artistry. When Kanye released Yeezus it was a deliberate attempt to disrupt, offend and smash the music industry; an album full of abrasive sounds, schizophrenic structures and provocative lyrics. There was method to the madness. The same is not true of TLOP. Shitty lyrics and fabricated celebrity feuds, crap soundcloud throwaway tracks about Yeezy sneakers, artist features that either squander potential or end up being utterly superfluous, confusing co-opting of another artist's song with just enough alterations to make it something new? Like a lot of our generation I have a lot of respect for Kanye West and the things he's done throughout his career, but this album, objectively, was sheer mediocrity; the by-product of too long spent in the Kardashian media-manipulation machine and the yes-men echo chamber. He's not the messiah. He's a very naughty boy. Round that off with hanging out with Donald Trump and standing by his side, looking like a cross between the MAD magazine mascot and a prize pig, and he can take a fucking seat. Get help, get well, love and respect, but you're in the bin for now.
And so the same phenomenon of terrified pundits praising average efforts and being too scared to risk passing up the opportunity to get click-throughs and ad-revenue has soaked thoroughly into fashion and streetwear also. To be clear; fashion mags have always chased these things, but it certainly seems like we've reached a point where the objective is solely that, with no actual focus on providing a particular, crafted opinion or tone-of-voice anymore. "Controversial" think-pieces revolve around simplistic, barely-edgy discussions that skate around the subject without alienating potential advertising and sponsored content clients, and objectively shit product is heralded and hammered into your skull on a daily basis because god forbid you might think one of these websites hasn't heard of Anti-Social Social Club or VLONE.
I'm hoping that 2017 might be the year when streetwear finally swallows its own tail; when these high-fashion labels trying to convince you they're gritty and street-level are forced to confront the fact that the people whose essences they co-opt can't afford their product; and these shitty t-shirt brands charging $50 for a screen-printed Gildan tee are finally told to get in the fucking sea and stop trying to convince themselves and others that they're doing something revolutionary. Low-end shysters chase the high-end dollar, and alienated high-end brands with no ideas chase the cultural kudos of the low-end. It's utterly exhausting. There's nothing clever about charging young kids through the nose for a screen-printed hoodie. You're not a genius. You're not a marketing mogul. You're not a social media influencer extraordinaire. You're a snake-oil salesman, and 80 years ago people would've covered you in tar and feathers and run you out of town. Public service announcement to anybody reading this: Stop following charlatans on Instagram because you're scared you won't know what to say at the next contrived industry event. People who talk about those guys only do so because they themselves are eye-wateringly boring.
That same over-saturation and housing bubble effect can't come sooner for collaborations, either. Over the past four years, big brands and indies alike have completed the final cycle of bastardising the notion of collaborative endeavour. Fewer and fewer collaborations carry that allure of the idea of likeminded spirits coming together to build on each other's talents; more and more now leave a lingering, putrid stench of desperate attempts to make a particular silhouette or trademark relevant again, or to bolster a new release with the validation of aforementioned t-shirt brand charlatans whacking their logo on the heel to reassure you that the hype isn't dead just yet (OBJECTION: it is).
It's been a great year for me musically. I was lucky enough to see some of my favourite artists multiple times. Stars of the Lid, ambient/drone duo signed to the Texas-based Kranky Records, went on an extensive European tour and I was fortunate enough to catch them at the Barbican Centre and a red brick neo-gothic church in Brighton. It was the closest I've had to a religious experience in a church and sounded absolutely phenomenal. I've sung their praises multiple times on this site but seriously, if you're partial to downtempo and minimalist music then you really should be listening to Stars of the Lid already.
At the Barbican show, the band was supported by Claire M. Singer, a contemporary classical musician who performed 'The Molendinar', a 25-minute piece performed on a mechanical drawstop organ — not an electric one basically. It's a powerful study into how precise control of wind through pipes can affect dynamics, tone, pitch and so on, and it's one of the best pieces of music I've heard all year. Try playing it really loud in your apartment so your neighbours think a church has moved into the flat above.
Fans of more animated music should divert their attention to Mssingno, who recently released a 24-minute mixtape entitled 'M1 – Personal Trainer'. Loaded with samples from the likes of Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Imogen Heap and the like, it's safe to assume the featured tracks have been released in this manner as getting legal clearance for a proper release would be an absolute fucking nightmare and would probably never happen. I especially want to draw your attention to the Ariana Grande song around 11 minutes in which makes me want to dance around in a pink faux-fur mini skirt spraying prosecco and glitter all around the room. No homo? So homo. Don't @ me.
It's been 1200 words and I can feel this piece heading down a totally different road for a different day, so I'll leave it there. Should any of the things I've hinted at in this piece come true, then I want you to think of them as predictions and carry me through the street, praising me as a modern-day Nostradamus. If they don't, then it's just stuff I wish would happen and doesn't really matter anyway. Duplicity. It's man's greatest gift to himself.


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Mr. Simply Homemade and I have had a lovely weekend away in Cork. On the way down last Friday we decided to stop in Dungarvan for something to eat. The Tannery has been on my 'must visit' list for a long time now, and now I have, it has quickly made it onto my 'must visit again' list.
From the moment we stepped inside the door we were impressed. The staff were lovely and we were promptly shown upstairs to a table, given menus and glasses of water.
The menu is very sumptuous and included a lunch special that consisted of a starter, main course and glass of wine for €23, excellent value. We opted for this and as Mr. Simply Homemade was driving, I 'had' to have the two glasses of wine, the things I do for that man!!
The bread was delivered to the table in a charming little bucket and was absolutely delicious. As regular readers will know, we are big fans of homemade bread and this is without doubt, some of the best we have ever sampled.
We both ordered the Smoked Salmon & Beetroot Salad to start. My mouth is watering just thinking about it again, from the selection of salad leaves, edible flowers, the croutons, the dressing; every mouthful was sheer joy. This was good simple food served in an excellent fashion, a stunning selection of flavours.
For the main course Mr Simply Homemade ordered the Seafood Stew. Packed full of flavour this was a real taste sensation, with a great variety of seafood. He thoroughly enjoyed and savoured every mouthful.
I chose to have the Half Chicken with Creamed Corn. A very generous dish that could only be described as melt in the mouth, it was divine.
The mashed potatoes that accompanied the chicken dish were just fabulous, like a warm hug from your plate.
It's also worth mentioning, the wine, white, was marvellous too!
I cannot recommend The Tannery enough, it was the highlight of our weekend and Mr. Simply Homemade knows (and agrees), but the important thing is, he knows that I want to return here again.

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text: My progress is slow but it is progress. I get so taken aback when I find myself knee deep in useless thoughts. I see that it is really hard to trust. It is really hard to believe. You don't want to be wrong or to be misguided but your faith empowers you. It gives you a leg up when you feel like you have no legs at all. However, it requires that you allow yourself to live in the space where you want to be not in the space where you are or have been. How difficult is that? You have to already see yourself standing on the peak of your mountain, your hardship, your challenge, not at the starting tape. You must be so delusional as to disconnect from what is and exist in what shall be in order to manifest what will become.


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RALEIGH � The Federal Railroad Administration has established a precedent and given approval for the N.C. Department of Transportation to help fund the proposed Raleigh railroad station.
A statement from NCDOT on Monday said the federal agency gave the OK to allow the state department to amend the Piedmont Improvement Program cooperative agreement to provide Raleigh with an additional $15 million for the Union Station project.
The additional money is expected to close the gap needed to build the station that will serve as a hub for rail and bus transit. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2015.
In June 2012, Raleigh received a $21 million federal grant to build the station proposed for the downtown warehouse district. A $10 million grant was announced earlier this month.


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Directorate of Information & Communications Technology (DICT)
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Directorate of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) website which serves as an online information resource environment for the Directorate. It is therefore, our desire that DICT website shall continue to serve as a platform to disseminate information on its various activities.
Our commitment to our mission statement shall be realised through the following:
- Providing a wider access to education generally through the use of information and Communications Technology by deploying a Wide Area Network (WAN) to NOUN Students at their respective study centres;
- Maintaining Local Area Network and Internet Facilities in all the Local Governments in Nigeria to enhance students' direct access to the support services provided by NOUN;
- Ensure the running of Messaging & Mail services at all time;
- Development of appropriate applications for the management of various NOUN operations;
- Maintenance of a Central Database System for Students' registration & Evaluation, Human Resources and Finance System of the University;
- Providing Network Support Services to the various units of the university.
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About Us
The Directorate of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is structured along specific functional roles as assigned by the University.
To this end, the DICT engage skill sets in various fields such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Engineering and Knowledge Management to adequately provide the desired platforms and support in both software and hardware infrastructure, network connectivity that will enhance electronic and computer-mediated learning environment of the University. Thus, DICT is responsible for all computing, multimedia learning materials development, website development and management, specific database administration, specific system development, networking, telecommunication services and other associated components required to aid open and distance teaching and learning.
Broadly DICT is segmented into the following units:
- Networking and Telecommunication Unit
- Website and Application Development Unit
- Hardware Unit, ID_Card and CD Production Unit
- End_User Support and Training Unit.
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Listed below are some of the core functions of DICT:
- Network design, installation and deployment
- Provision of technical support for telecommunication facilities
- Provision of routine maintenance for end-users in the University community
- Certification of hardware acquired by the University to ensure adherence to specifications and standards by vendors
- Production and Issuance ID_card to Staff
- Production and distribution of course materials on CD to Study Centres
- Provision of technical support to study centres during University examinations
- Provision of Web based application for University e-exams
- Development and Maintenance of the University Website
- Provision of technical support to faculties on ICT related issues
- Technical training to end-user on various applications
Broadly DICT is segmented into the following units in the headquarters: Networking and Telecommunication Unit, Website and Application Development Unit, Hardware Unit, ID_Card and CD Production Unit, and End_User Support and Training Unit. The blue print of the University stipulates that there must be at least one ICT staff in a study centre. The staff list herein are those stationed in the headquarters.
DICT has achieved various milestones for the University. The most recent is the successful development and deployment of e-Exams platform for the University. Others are:
- Installation of IP phones for all senior staff in the headquarters (HQ)
- Deployment of LAN for HQ
- Development and deployment of new website for the University
- GALADIMA Madu Baba (Dr.) - Director
- BUNZA Rabiatu M. (Mrs.) - Chief Database Administrator
- AMADASUN, Odion Osas (Mr.) - Chief Web Developer
- EGENTI Ebere Grace (Mrs.) - Principal Web Developer
- OWOLABI, Olusina Sunday (Mr.) -Principal Network Engineer
- ODOGWU, Ikechukwu J. (Mr.) - Principal Hardware Engineer
- ALALE, O. Anthony (Mr.) - Principal Technical Officer II (Hardware)
- IWUANYANWU, Uzoamaka, Azuka [Miss] - Senior Hardware Engineer
- OSINUBI OLUSEUN (Mrs.) Senoir Database Administrator
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- DULLUMKUNYA Garba Hassan (Mr.) - Network Admin.II
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- BALA Abdullahi (Mr.) - Database Administrator II
- UGWU Gladys Ebere (Miss) - Principal Confidential Secretary II
- EGUAOJE O. Elizabeth (Miss) - Senior Clerical Officer
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This week I've been working on my first font based on historical sources.
It's a textura style blackletter typeface which I've traced from mid 19th century sheet music covers and altered for a more modular and cleaner design.
It's been really time-consuming both tracing and reworking the majuscules, and to be honest it's even more difficult than working on my own personal ideas to some extent.


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Courier-Journal exposes Bobby Petrino's poor recruiting efforts at Louisville
It's no secret Bobby Petrino didn't always give it his all on the recruiting trail, especially when it came to elite in-state talent. As Petrino's second tenure grew longer at Louisville, top-level prospects within a 100 mile radius seemed to opt elsewhere at an alarming rate.
During that time period, one former high-level local talent told KSR the former Louisville head coach was easily one of the worst recruiters he had come in contact with during the recruiting process, and it was a big reason he opted to attend college elsewhere.
"He wouldn't get off his couch to come talk to me," he said. "Why would I even consider Louisville?"
When his recruitment ramped up and a decision crept closer, Louisville was one of the first schools cut from the recruit's final list.
And it seems to be a recurring theme with other in-state talent such as Stephen Herron Jr., Milton Wright, Demontae Crumes, JJ Weaver, Shawn'Kel Knight Goff, Jared Casey, Rondale Moore, and Tahj Rice in the past two years alone. There's a hotbed of talent, but almost none of them are opting to stay home and play at Louisville.
This afternoon, Jason Frakes of the Courier-Journal investigated Petrino's old recruiting efforts and how new Louisville football coach Scott Satterfield has pledged to change that narrative.
Satterfield said during his introductory press conference that the school's "doors are open" going forward, meaning high school coaches and players are welcome to visit at any time and he would return that deserved attention to in-state prospects in the immediate future.
Frakes interviewed some local head coaches about what that means to them, and the responses were pretty telling.
Moore High School head coach Rob Reader shared a similar story to the one KSR heard a while back, saying Petrino never went out of his way to see one of the state's best pass-rushers over the last several years, Kentucky's latest commitment JJ Weaver.
"Bobby Petrino never came to our school and we have a four-star defensive end that everybody in the country was after," Reader said. "He never took the time to drive 10 miles to our school. To hear the new coach opening that back up and being willing to share and build bridges and fix that PR is great. I'm excited for it."
Male head coach Chris Wolfe said the difference between Charlie Strong and Petrino was night and day. While Strong invited coaches out for beer and pizza to help develop a personal relationship with each of them, Petrino stayed distant.
"Charlie Strong was very accessible," Wolfe said. "Charlie Strong called me personally three different times, and he had his (defensive coordinator) over here every spring, no matter what, even if we didn't have kids. He called and offered use of his facility when we were getting ready for a state championship and the weather was terrible. That goes a long way in building relationships and getting high school coaches to feel like the local colleges care about you — not just for your kids but for your program."
With Satterfield and his promise to turn things around with local talent, Ballard coach Adrian Morton said he's interested to see how recruiting battles will be going forward.
"It's important to build a fence around the city," Morton said. "I'm interested to see how the recruiting battles between Kentucky and Louisville go now."
It's been fun stealing away local talent such as Weaver, Crumes, Knight Goff, and likely Casey tomorrow, but the competition hasn't quite been there from the Cardinal coaching staff over the past few years.
Let's see what happens with the new administration.


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I pretty much took a break from blogging this summer - partly I was too busy and something had to give and partly my internet connection was playing silly whatsits and was often so slow (or even dead) that it made working online almost impossible. I am keeping everything crossed that will behave itself from now on.
So I though I would take this opportunity to share with you some of my green moments from the summer of 2017. I'd love to hear what you have been up to too.
Family Time
The boys and Simon went camping in the UK for a while and when they were here we had some great times playing games such as Settlers of Catan and Molkky (Finnish skittles made from wood), visiting local landmarks including our favourite castle at Falaise (birthplace of William the Conqueror) and taking some lovely walks around the Normandy countryside.
|Playing Molkky
|Falaise Castle with its medicinal garden
|Walking in Normandy
Harvest Home
The veg patch kept me super busy this summer. The weather has been unusually dry all year so this meant a lot of watering ... but when it did rain the weeds grew like triffids. The courgettes, as ever, did well and I am still drowning under a mountain of them - if you are too, this post with 10 courgette recipe ideas may be just what you need.
|Vegetable harvest at Eco-Gites of Lenault
I have also been foraging and the elderberries have been superb this year. The blackberries have been ripe for a while but it will be a few more weeks before the sloes are ready. Together with windfall or crabapples those are the main ingredients of a hedgerow jelly I make.
|Elderberries ripe for picking
Light bulb moment
|Freezing excess tomato purée in ice cube trays
Eco-Gites of Lenault
Finally we have had a busy summer with guests in our eco-gite. And this month we are featured in Complete France online magazine and you can read all about us here in "Living the good life in Normandy." The gite sleeps 5 and we would love to welcome you here one day. Mention the code GRH when booking a holiday of one week or more and we'll give you a hamper of local Normandy foods worth around 25€. Offer subject to T&Cs which are available on request.
|Eco-Gites of Lenault
|Polytunnel and potager at Eco-Gites of Lenault
|Free Hamper worth 25€ when you book a week or more at Eco-Gites of Lenault with the code GRH
I hope you too had a lovely summer. I am linking this post up to my #GoingGreen Linky so do head over if you have a green themed post you would like to add ... or if you'd simply like some inspiration for ways to make your life a bit more environmentally friendly.


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Wow. That was tough.
I knew that I was in for some hills, and was hoping my experiences at Ledges would help pull me through the race. They kind of did, just not the entire time.
This being only my third different trail race, I was amazed at the difference in people at the starting line. What I mean by that is at any given road race, a substantial amount of the runners are there to cross something off a bucket list and/or drink beer at the end. At Afton for a 25k and 50k, you've got some slightly more serious runners.
The start of the race itself was about perfect. It was a crisp sunny morning with minimal wind. Really, you couldn't ask for better weather, especially in July in the Midwest.
After watching the 50k start, those of us in the shorter race had another hour to wait. It was definitely an odd feeling for me, not really having a goal for time or for place. My mind still remains focused on River Falls Days and Midnight Madness next weekend.
At the start, I deliberately slid into the front-middle of the pack, as to not get sucked in to a pace that would be unmanageable for my first true trail race.
The start of the race sent us flying down a hill, and I was amazed at how fast so many runners got out. At a pace just over 7 minutes even, I wasn't anywhere near the top pack. Then we hit the first big climb, and things evened out.
Normally my plan in a race is to attack the hills. However, knowing what awaited me, I took a different strategy to Afton. Be controlled on the hills, and cruise in the flats and downhills. For the first 9 miles this was a golden strategy. I was moving up in the race, picking off runners on the flatter portions atop the hills.
My problems began at mile 10. A steep climb through some pine streets (which reminded me of Muir Woods) really taxed my endurance. However flying back down the hill onto a long straightaway brought back my pace on confidence. That straightaway, however, was my downfall. I should have used it as some recovery, knowing two major climbs were coming in the last 3.5 miles. Here, though, I was grouped with some other 25k runners, and learned this is where the race began. Foolishly I got sucked into that pace which would have been fine in a road race, but not with the longest and steepest climb of the race coming.
That climb did me in. From about 12 and change to the finish it was a struggle for me. I couldn't make the climbs, nor were my legs prepared to fly on the downhills. My legs and body were taxed at that point. All the work I had done to move up in the first 11 miles was undone as well.
Still, I was able to put down my first 25k finish, although I would have liked to be under 2 hours. And I finished in the top 10% at the USATF Minnesota State Trail Racing Championships. So all things considered, not too bad.
I'll likely return to Afton next year and will do somethings different. First, I'll actually work on some hill training. Also, I won't commit the cardinal sin of racing (or as I would say, I won't make a bush league mistake). Despite knowing what awaited me, I didn't eat any breakfast the morning of the race, and went in going off of whatever fuel I had left from dinner. It was stupid, and certainly played a role in me running out of steam by the end.
All in all, though, it was a good day. My calves burn today, but that's alright. I got more elevation than I ever have on a run as well. Now it's time to prepare for the impending 25k this weekend, between three races.


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NORWALK, Conn. -- For even the most casual cook, having the right knife can make or break a meal. Dull, wrongly sized or uncomfortable knives can turn chefs from motivated to mad in a few short chops.
That's why when Andrea Arnold, a former restaurateur and Swiss chef, needed quality knives for her kitchen, she turned to Wusthof , which has been producing handcrafted German blades since 1814.
"Wusthof's blades were perfect for my cooking and provided me with the essential knives," said Arnold. "I was never without the necessities."
For home chefs, Arnold recommend three must-have knives: an eight-inch cook's knife, a serrated knife and a paring knife. Each knife is different, and has its own purpose during the meal prep process.
"The cook's knife is the 'workhorse of the kitchen' and will do all your slicing, mincing, dicing and chopping jobs," said Arnold. "The serrated knife is a bit different and acts as a saw," said Arnold. "This is ideal when cutting bread and tomatoes, amongst other things. The paring knife acts as a small cook's knife and is ideal for anything requiring precise cutting."
While each knife is different, they all consist of seven fundamental components: the tip, edge, spine, heel, bolster, handle and butt. "It's definitely important to understand the anatomy of the knife before purchasing one," said Arnold."
Inside Wusthof's Norwalk outlet store, chefs can browse a variety of knives, from formal cutlery to folding hunting blades.
"The Wusthof family still produces quality steel products in Solingen, Germany just as they have been doing for over 200 years," said Arnold. "They are built from quality steel and are built to last."
This June, customers can visit Wusthof's Norwalk outlet store to receive up to 70 percent off on certain cutlery products. The one day sale begins June, 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Nick Foles, the Philadelphia Eagles MVP Super Bowl winning quarterback will offer the Eagles front office with a unique situation during the upcoming off-season. Do they trade him while his stock is through the roof? Or do they retain him for the upcoming season?
The important bit of fact is that Foles is indeed signed through the 2018-19 season. However, the Eagles are without their second and third round picks in the upcoming draft.
This is where things can get a little tricky and we have to remember that the NFL is a business.
For instance if an interested team calls with an offer they couldn't pass up and Foles wants another starting shot in the league, which clearly is deserved, all works out well. But what if Nick is comfortable with where things are at in his life and would prefer to remain as Carson Wentz backup, now what do you do?
Do you allow the first quarterback in franchise history to win the Super Bowl to ultimately make that decision? After all if there is one thing the front office truly learned is having a reliable backup is imperative.
If there is one thing we've learned about Nick Foles since being drafted in the third round (88th overall) in the 2012 by the Eagles, he likes to stay close to home.
And for good reason. He has always performed well donning the Midnight Green.


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Class #47: The works of the flesh are OBVIOUS–and thus St. Paul lists them for us. Those who claim to be Christian, while at the same time perpetuating these obvious works of the flesh, are not Christian at all. Those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
Even while St. Paul is pointing out fake Christians, he is warning the true Christians to walk in the Spirit and not gratify the desires of the lust of the flesh. The Holy Spirit leads Christians to love their neighbor. Believers are not moved by the Law, but by the freedom of the Gospel.
St. Paul reminds us that we belong to Jesus Christ. When we recognize the desires of the flesh to do these works, we repudiate them. We do not consent to do them, nor do we resolve to live in them. We avoid the works of the flesh. If we find that we have done them, we confess them.
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How would you describe your style?
I love weddings. I love that every one is completely different from the next. My goal is to capture events as they unfold, real moments and emotions. I try to blend in and document what is naturally occurring on your day without too much direction or posing. Your wedding is a personal story about you and your relationships with the people you love. I am there to document those relationships. My style is very much documentary story telling with a mix of romantic portraiture and Fine Art.
What does your wedding coverage cost and which services are included?
The cost of my photography service really depends on the hours of coverage you need. Basic packages are available for you to choose from but I'm happy to create a custom collection tailored on your needs!
Every collections already include:
- All pictures individually edited and delivered in high and low resolution
- a personal online gallery
- full printing rights
- my presence as primary photographer
You mentioned an online gallery. How does this work?
As soon as the editing process is ended I deliver all the final images from your event through a personal online gallery. The gallery is password protected and can only be attended by users with these login information. Your photos will be ready for viewing and downloading without watermarks in high resolution (for printing) and in low resolution (already web optimized, for your social media). You'll be free to easy customize your gallery and select your favorite images to share them with your family and friends.
Do you travel for weddings? How do you handle travel?
I'm based in Northern Italy but I have a real passion for travelling so definitely don't hesitate to share your plans! I'll be happy to follow you all over Italy and beyond! Travel fees are given as all inclusive, so you won't have to worry about any details of my travelling logistics.
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Do you shoot only weddings?
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Friday, November 18, 2011
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula with Vitamin E Concentrated Cream
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Thanks for the review! I agree with you, this is not a summer cream but it does work great on dry skin. I also like the scent, sweet and warm.:DReplyDelete
I have my BBW's Aromatherapy Sleep products on my bedside table.:D
Happy weekend!
***** Marie *****
Marie-- sweet and warm are such good words to describe this lotion! and yeah, it's perfect for winter. ;) i love bbw's aromatherapy products, btw!ReplyDelete
I've never heard of this brand and the combinationReplyDelete
of cocoa butter and vitamin E is really good for the skin!
I'm also someone who never really puts on lotion =p
but I've been taking care of my feet the past 2 years
because I always wear heels XD I take care of my hands
once in a while during the winter because they crack
when they're dry :(
$4 is really cheap and affordable!
I wonder if we have this in Canada
Peiji-- i knooow, those are amazing for our skin! i really hope this is available in canada, it's really amazing especially for cold weather. :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 4:03 PM
You can't go wrong with cocoa butter. It's definitely my go to lotion. I love how this is travel size. Perfect for roadtrips. ;)ReplyDelete
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Bree-- sooo true! ;)ReplyDelete
I love this stuff. It definitely moisturizes really well. I also like the smell of it.ReplyDelete
Carrie-- i like the smell too! :)ReplyDelete
another amazing review I never liked this I feel that its so heavy !!! but I have to give it another try !!!ReplyDelete
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Curves Ahead Make up-- thanks! and yeah, i do agree it is a bit heavy -- that's why i think it's perfect for cold months and absolutely not for summer. ;)ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousNovember 19, 2011 at 5:19 AM
I love Palmers especially when I was pregnant.. some of the product line of Palmers helps me lessen the itchiness and stretchy markie =)) hihiReplyDelete
I haven't used this one ever, cause they don't have it in a drug store or anywhere else, but beside my table is Dove or Nivea!ReplyDelete
Dolly, xo
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Thanks for the review. I haven´t tried Palmers products, but at the moment I am using Madre Labs moisturizing hand&body lotion and I keep Madre Labs hand cream in my handbag.ReplyDelete
Diane-- i'm glad to know it really helps lessen stretch marks! i've been trying to decide whether or not it does. ;)ReplyDelete
Dolly-- dove and nivea are good brands too. :)
Miss L-- you're welcome! i've never tried madre labs, but i'll check that out. :)
Gauri-- glad you did! :)
Not sure if we have Palmer's brand. Currently the only lotion I am using is from Fruttini with the strawberry flavor :-P lolReplyDelete
Have a spectacular day,
I have some palmer's cocoa butter on my bed side table as we speak! I absolutely love it too!ReplyDelete
Great post, Mimi! I have used this and liked it. It really works well! xo style, she wroteReplyDelete
I've used it, pretty good :)ReplyDelete
xo Emma
ML-- a strawberry scent sounds good! :)ReplyDelete
Deidre-- ahh yay, we're the same! :)
Style, She Wrote-- thanks! :)
Emma-- :D
Thanks for the review! I've always been scared that cocoa butter would leave my skin greasy but glad to hear it absorbs well! I use Aquaphor for super chapped areas like my lips and then Eucerin for legs / arms.ReplyDelete
SewPetiteGal-- you're welcome! and oh yeah, aquaphor and eucerin are both amazing! :)ReplyDelete
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Second Hand Rose-- you are very welcome! i'm so glad i was able to help you! let me know how this works for you when you try it. :)ReplyDelete
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Danielle works with State and Local governments, private commercial and residential clients on a wide variety of topics from sustainable building design and education to energy and resource efficiency strategies. She also sits on various industry advisory boards, is one of Al Gore's Climate Leaders and is a past BCCAG Board member
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This is the complete onboarding task flow for migrating mailboxes from IMAP systems to Hosted Exchange.
Complete each step in the order listed. Links to corresponding Knowledge Base articles are provided.
Due to API limitations, IMAP migrations will only migrate mail items.
The MSPComplete section includes steps to deploy the Device Management Agent (DMA) to end users. Deploying DMA to end users is a prerequisite if you will be using DeploymentPro.
Note: The steps in this guide for DMA and DeploymentPro are only necessary if end users are using Microsoft Outlook as their email client.
DeploymentPro can possibly be used to configure the Outlook profiles, however, it is not officially supported for use with Exchange.
Note: DeploymentPro is included with the User Migration Bundle license. DeploymentPro cannot be purchased as a standalone service license, and it cannot be added to the single-use mailbox migration license. If you wish to remotely configure Outlook mail profiles using DeploymentPro after a migration, purchase the User Migration Bundle license.
We can only migrate mail items that are stored on the IMAP server. Verify that a copy of the mail remains on the server. If there is no mail on the IMAP server and it's stored in a local PST, use the PST migration process. If the data is stored in a local Outlook OST file (Outlook 2013 and Outlook 2016), export the mailbox to a PST and use the PST migration process.
What items are migrated with MigrationWiz?
MigrationWiz is a migration solution (not a synchronization solution) and will NOT propagate updates, deletes, or moves of the items previously migrated in the first migration pass because we do not have "live" monitoring of changes (as with a sync agent) and we cannot handle scenarios such as conflict resolution without user interaction.
MigrationWiz supports the capability to share migration projects across a Workgroup. When the Project Sharing feature is turned on, all Agents besides those who are Inactive can view all migrations projects. For more information, visit Project Sharing in MigrationWiz.
- There are many different versions of IMAP mail systems available. For this reason, we recommend running a trial migration on one or more mailbox(es) prior to the actual full migration project.
Note: Once the trial migration completes, check on the folder structure at the Destination to ensure that the directory structure is as desired. KB004671
Prepare the Source Environment
- Test connectivity to the IMAP server, by going here. Fill in the form, and click the button marked Test.
- Export user list to a CSV file.
- Administrator accounts with at least read rights can export a user list.
- If you do not have an administrator account, you need to ask your IMAP host to provide you with a complete user list, in CSV file format.
- This CSV file will be used to bulk add users into your MigraitonWiz mailbox project.
Prepare the Destination Environment
- Set up user accounts
- Ask the Hosted Exchange provider to create an account for migration that has full access permissions to all mailboxes.
- If you do not provide an admin account when setting up your Destination endpoint, it will be necessary to provide SMTP email addresses, login names, and passwords when adding Destination users to your MigrationWiz project. If you do provide an admin account, you only need to provide the SMTP email addresses.
- Below is an example PowerShell script which grants full access rights to an account called MigrationWiz. Your Hosted Exchange provider needs to change the user to match your admin account before running the script.
Get-Mailbox -ResultSize Unlimited | Add-MailboxPermission -AccessRights FullAccess -User MigrationWiz
MSPComplete Steps
- Create the customer. KB005421
- Create the Source and Destination endpoints. KB005427
- Click Endpoints > Add Endpoint > Enter endpoint name > For endpoint type select IMAP.
- Server Name should follow format: imap.example.com
- Enter the server port. As a general rule, the server port will be either 143 or 993 (if using SSL).
Note: If using SSL, checkmark the Use SSL box.
- Click Endpoints > Add Endpoint > + Find My Service Provider button > click the down arrow in the Service Provider field, and select the Hosted Exchange Provider (taking care to select the correct version of Exchange that the customer is running). This will auto-populate the Outlook Web Access URL with their verified URL. (Or, instead of clicking on the + Find My Service Provider button, click the Exchange Server 2003+ button and manually enter the Outlook Web Access URL.)
- Click the Provide Credentials radio button, and enter the admin account credentials. These are the credentials that you obtained from your Hosted Exchange Provider when following the steps under the "Prepare the Destination Environment" section of this guide.
- For the Source endpoint:
- For the Destination endpoint:
- Via Group Policy Object (GPO).
Note: This is the recommended methodology because no end user interaction is required. KB005412
- Via email. KB005411
DeploymentPro Steps
- Launch DeploymentPro.
- Enter the Domain.
- Select the Destination endpoint.
- Checkmark the Auto-populate box.
- In the Client Interface Configurations section, upload your company logo and add supporting text.
Note: We strongly recommend doing this, because this is the logo and text that end users will see in a desktop pop-up when they are prompted to reconfigure their Outlook profiles. If you do not upload your own logo, the default BitTitan logo will be included instead.
- Save and continue.
- Go to All Products > DeploymentPro and follow the prompts to launch.
- Select a customer from the list by clicking on the customer name.
Note: The status column will show enabled when a customer account has had DMA deployed.
- Configure the customer DeploymentPro module:
- Activate DeploymentPro module for users.
- Either select all users (by check-marking the box to the left of the Primary Email column heading) or select the individual users (by check-marking the boxes to the left of the user email addresses).
Note: DeploymentPro is included with the User Migration Bundle license. DeploymentPro cannot be purchased as a standalone service license, and it cannot be added to the single-use mailbox migration license. If you wish to remotely configure Outlook mail profiles using DeploymentPro after a migration, purchase the User Migration Bundle license.
- Click the Schedule Cutover button.
- Set the date and time for the Outlook profile configuration to occur, and click the Schedule Cutover button.
- The DeploymentPro module will install on user devices immediately and then run silently until this date.
- The profile cutover date should be set to a date and time that is shortly after MX record cutover
MigrationWiz Steps
- Create a Mailbox Migration project. Read the How do I create a new migration project? article for more information.
- Add the accounts (also referred to as "items") that will be migrated to the project. KB004842
- If you have an admin account on the Source IMAP system, the format will be as follows.
Note: Most IMAP systems do not support administrative credentials. Refer to KB004344 for a list of supported IMAP systems.
- Source Email: SMTP email address.
- Source Login Name: Consists of two combined names: the user name of the person whose email is being migrated, and the user name of the mailbox admin account. For example, for Exchange IMAP: Domain/Admin_UserName/User_UserName.
Important: To determine the correct format to follow for this value, refer to KB005830.
- Source Password: Enter the administrator's password.
- If you do not have an admin account, enter the Source Email addresses in the Source Email column, and checkmark the I don't know the login name and password for the Source mailboxes box.
Note: Users will then be requested to provide their credentials during the migration process.
- For the Destination, you only need to enter the Destination email address of each user.
- If you have an admin account on the Source IMAP system, the format will be as follows.
- Use Bulk Add, with a CSV file that contains your user list.
- Source:
- Destination:
- Steps: Click the Edit Item icon to the right of the item that you wish to edit > Under the Support section, enter the support option:
AllowQuoteInFolder=1> Click Save Item > Select the line item in your MigrationWiz dashboard > Click Start > Retry Errors
- Note: If errors are listed in the MigrationWiz dashboard with the following error message: "Unexpected extra arguments to Examine Context: FolderNameWithQuote", then follow the steps below to add the support option flag
AllowQuoteInFolder=1at the item level, and run retry errors. KB005859


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One of the most important features on buildings is the type of roof that is installed, which protects the interior structure from environmental elements and harsh weather.
There are many different materials that are used on roofs, which determine the lifespan of the structure and the appearance of the building. When considering installing a new roof on your home, there are a few different types of materials that are available.
Metal Roofs
Metal roofs are sleek and modern with their design, making them a popular choice among those who want to create a stylish exterior on their property. Metal panels are solar reflective, which can reduce the energy usage on the property with less heat that is absorbed.
They also last an average of 50 years before they need to be replaced. The metal panels are also low maintenance and are lightweight, making them easy to install on different types of structures.
Slate Tiles
Slate tiles are considered to be the most durable type of roofing material that is available. Slate is a natural rock material that can insulate the building and prevent leaks or drafts from being present. In some cases, slate needs reinforcements to be used to be properly supported on some structures.
Slate tiles are known to last an average of 100 to 150 years, which will boost the property value of the residential or commercial building due to its significantly long lifespan.
Slate tiles are also colorfast and will not fade in the sun, which allows the material to maintain its appearance over the years. Tiles that need to be replaced can easily blend in with the rest of the roof due to the material's resistance to fading.
Clay Tiles
Clay tiles have been used for hundreds of years and are effective at preventing heat from being absorbed into the roof due to the S-shape of each tile.
Clay tiles create an Italian style on the building and are extremely resistant to the sun, which prevents their color from fading and will also reduce the amount of energy that is used in the home.
Clay tiles are also known to last an average of 50 years before they need to be replaced.
Asphalt Shingles
Asphalt singles are the most common type of roofing material that is used in North America due to its affordability. The product is easy to install by most roofers and are extremely durable with a lifespan of 20 to 50 years.
They are ideal to use in different types of climates and are available in different types of styles and colors to complement the architecture of the building.
Asphalt shingles have a few disadvantages and can often require more maintenance. The shingles are prone to falling off of the roof deck and can also fade when they're exposed to the sun.
Wood Shakes
Wood shakes are an eco-friendly option for green homes and last an average of 30 years. The product is often constructed out of recycled wood and are often used on older buildings.
They are also durable and can remain intact in severe storms, making them ideal to use in colder climates.


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by Phuoc Buu
Vietnamese families are celebrating their biggest holiday in the year, Tet or Lunar New Year, welcoming the Year of the Monkey.
To most Vietnamese, Tet is a very special case for a family reunion as well as for the tradition of worshipping our ancestors.
Despite modern life, Vietnamese retain their ritual customs, with some still worshipping culture and others bending towards the superstitious.
They predict that this New Year will be unstable, just as the naughty monkeys, which have never stayed still or been calm. This year is expected to be hard for those who carry the zodiac sign of the monkey, including the birth year of 1944, 1956, 1968, and 1980, in addition to 1992.
No one is sure whether there is any truth in the rumour, but people believe that outcomes filtered by many generations could be right. A Vietnamese saying depicts the unhappiness of those with the zodiac sign of the monkey. That is: Nguoi ta tuoi Ngo tuoi Mui. Rieng toi ngam ngui mang lay tuoi Than. (Oh it is fate that I was born in the Year of the Monkey. Instead of carrying the bright omen of a Horse or a Goat).
However, it is good to look on the bright side when people who were born in the Year of the Monkey work and try harder to overcome a year that is predicted to be tough for them. Residents in Hue, the former feudal capital of Viet Nam, believe that years of the monkey are always hard, just as the fierce fighting and killing in the Tet of 1968 that burdened their history.
In Vietnamese culture, monkeys are never worshipped such as other zodiac animals such as Dragon, Elephant and Horse. They are not listed in the category of six domestic animals such as dog, buffalo, horse, and pig, in addition to goat and chicken.
Except fun stories, pictures and Teddy bear shapes used for children, monkeys have not featured in positive stuff about Vietnamese culture, but almost always in negative ones. People use the compound word with khi, which means monkey, to curse or to describe unpleasant feeling, such as thang khi (monkey guy) for the meaning of bastard; khi that (monkey, actually!) means 'damn it'; khi moc (mouldy monkey) refers to useless, unpleasant stuff, or tro khi (monkey treat) mean tricky behaviour.
'As wry as monkey face' is a phrase used for people who are irritated. Monkeys are also described as untrustworthy partners in a saying: Nuoi ong tay ao, nuoi khi trong nha (Raising bees in shirt sleeves, raising monkeys to watch the house).
Monkeys are not privileged animals in Vietnamese culture, but neither is the animal that hated to be subjected to cruelty such as being caged for fun or being killed to make potions for the health of men.
Many Vietnamese residents around the country continue to cage monkeys for their entertainment. These people, while giving reasons for the caging, said that the human- like gestures by the primate species brought them fun. Others did it for a trend, to show their prosperity, to some extent.
Vietnamese laws prohibit hunting, captivity, trade, transport and killing of wild animals. In the last few years, environmental activists have worked hard to propagate the law and convinced people who kept wild animals in captivity at home to hand them over to the authorities. Last year, at least three families in the central province of Quang Binh transferred their cages to local Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, which takes care of monkeys until they regain their natural instincts before being released into the wild.
Killing monkeys to use the bones for cooking ingredients of a kind of jelly is still popular, especially in the central province of Nghe An. The jelly, which cooked monkey bones with herbal medicines, is said to be good for liver and kidney functions as well as men's sexual health as it dissolves in alcohol.
Last December, a ring in the province involved in killing monkeys and cooking their bones for sale of the jelly was exposed after a Facebook account posted the processes after a monkey was killed. Following an investigation, the head of the ring admitted to police that some monkeys were killed, but majority of the bones used for the medical jelly were dogs' bones.
However, there is an emergence of something called an 'illegal medical jelly underworld'. It has been reported that when one had an important guest at home in Nghe An, they were served alcohol mixed with monkey-bone jelly. In January, a woman in the central province of Thua Thien - Hue was caught red-handed transporting the bodies of five monkeys, including IUCN red list's stump-tailed macaque (Macaca Artoides). The monkeys were killed and were being transported to Vinh City, the municipal centre of Nghe An.
It could be a rumour, but you can hear stories related to consumption of wildlife by, among others, officials in local government of the central provinces. There is strong evidence that officials themselves spark the trend and indulge in wildlife consumption. It is understandable that once someone wants to defy the law there should be more power given to people to tackle such people.
Asian philosophy says that you will gain according to the way you treat others in life. The world is not only for humans but other species as well, so once you live in harmony with them, you will find peace and happiness. Happy Lunar New Year! — VNS


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Artist Opening Reception for Robin Roberts
Name: Artist Opening Reception for Robin Roberts
Date: November 16, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
Website: Hayley Gallery
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To me, painting is relaxing and my way of getting time with God and His creation. I want to soak it in, to understand it as well as I can, and then capture the special beauty in life as light and shadow splashes across the scene. I enjoy painting so many different subjects- everything from architecture to wildlife to cityscapes to rural scenes. I have always loved being outside so I really enjoy plein air painting. Nature never fails to reward and challenge me as an artist with its constantly changing colors, light, and atmosphere. When painting, I depend on my design skills as a graphic designer, spirited brushstrokes and tonal unity. I also enjoy working in my studio in Ashland, Ohio when I can not get outside. Robin graduated from Ashland (College) University in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication after spending one year of intensive study at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. After years of work at agencies and as the head of graphics at Rubbermaid in Wooster, Ohio, Robin opened Red Red Design, a graphic design studio in Ashland, Ohio in 2001.


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Saturday, November 17, 2007
Monetizing Web Video
I was reading Erick Schonfeld's TechCrunch piece on Pre-Roll Video advertising. I agree wholeheartedly that the current TV-inspired video advertising model completely sucks. At least with my TiVo I can race past the ads! I was watching some of the CBS content on Veoh last night over a DSL line and this just highlighted some of the issues that are still to be dealt with.Part way through watching an episode of Numb3rs iTunes started downloading one of my favorite podcasts and the video started breaking up. You can understand why people are downloading TV and movies via iTunes and watching them offline. Anyway, I digress, The insertion of ads mid-roll that you can't skip over is frustrating. There definitely needs to be a new model that leverages the strength of the web and not just mindlessly transfer the TV model. Some of the more interesting video models out there include: Blip.tv - They are experimenting with flash overlays embedded in the video content. This has the advantage of being embeddable in podcasts and it is a method that viewers have become used to as the networks increasingly advertise shows by overlaying the information in other shows. So blip is experimenting with advertising but I believe there are some fascinating developments going on that may provide pointers to the future. Here are two of my favorites:
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The National Library of Medicine is pleased to announce a new Web-based resource to help health practitioners, librarians and others identify syndromes in which multiple congenital anomalies are associated with mental retardation. Multiple Congenital Anomaly/Mental Retardation has been developed by Stanley Jablonski in collaboration with the Office of Computer and Communications Systems (OCCS) and the Medical Subject Headings Section.
At the present time the system includes structured descriptions of approximately 700 out of the 1600-2000 syndromes of congenital abnormalities known to be associated with mental retardation. Additional entries will be added in the future. There is provision for knowledgeable individuals to submit additional entries for eventual inclusion. As a unique aspect of the scope, this system encompasses chromosomal aberrations and x-linked mental retardation characteristics, some of which are not routinely designated in the literature as syndromes, but possess sufficient syndromic characteristics. Information about each syndrome includes synonyms, personalia, OMIM entries, Unified Medical Subject Headings (UMLS) entries, and MeSH terms. The interface has been based on the logic and format of the MeSH browser, also accessible to users from the NLM Web site.
Last updated: 13 July 2004
First published: 22 October 1999
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1. Animal Planet takes you to the deserts, mountains, forests and coasts of the Arabian Peninsula to showcase the diverse landscape and wildlife it has to offer in the two-hour special "Wild Arabia," premiering August 6.
2. "Jungle Gold" returns to Discovery for its second season on August 11, following miners George Wright and Scott Lomu as they battle the jungle's rainy season and political obstacles in Ghana.
3. Weather.com's latest Web series "Destination Uncharted" focuses on climate and weather phenomena in some of the most remote places on Earth, including volcanic eruptions in Iceland, a Japanese spot that gets up to 38 feet of snow a year, and a blinding dust storm in Arizona. Episodes are available at weather.com/films beginning August 12.
4. Veterinarian "The Incredible Dr. Pol" returns to Nat Geo Wild for a fourth season on August 17, kicking off with an episode involving an ailing cow and sick and injured horses.
5. Naturalist Casey Anderson returns to Nat Geo Wild for another season of animal adventures in "America the Wild," kicking off with an expedition to Canada to track and observe wolves in the August 18 premiere.
6. From honey badgers to killer shrimp, Nat Geo Wild showcases animals with attitude in the special "Bad@$$ Animals," premiering August 11.
7. If you need proof that weather is getting wackier, tune in to Weather Channel's "Strangest Weather on Earth." Premiering August 11 with two back-to-back episodes, the series covers such atmospheric oddities as a snow tornado, rainbows at night, Arctic ice flowers, blue-sky lightning strikes, and raining frogs.
8. The TLC special "Boston Underdogs" follows Beantown canine rescuer Stacie Gorgone, who prioritizes her KickAss K9 rescue at the expense of her human relationships. It premieres August 12.


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Siren #2 (Siren) - TRON: Legacy
|The brunette Siren from TRON: Legacy. Loved those bitches ever since my first watch of this film, and I LOVE this film so much.
Plan: White body suit, fabric painted silver pattern, rubberize the suit with liquid latex, add reflective tape.
Since I'm also on a prop making kick, and I'm a cheapskate, I'm also going to be making the back mount and disk from scratch. Shall add one upwards and one downwards zip to the back in order to fit the back mount beneath the suit.
Make-up shall include white lenses and 3 pairs of fake eyelashes.
(I'm also sensing suck-it-all-in pants and a fake-boob-bra in my future...)
This is planned for May Expo 2012
she reminds me of lady gaga XD
Im planning to do a siren next year!! omg!!! Where did you get the shoes???
:D The shoes were 4 quid off of Ebay :) They're Nine West, if you want to search for them :)
this will be awsome to see. So much love for this movie XD
Great scoop off eB. ^_^ I look forward to seeing the finished cos.
Looking good so far! :D
this will be amazing!! :) x
How awesome. Hoping to get Quorra together at some point just don't know when. Can't wait to see the rest of the progress with this!
Omg i cant wait to see this.. :O
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In cancelling DACA, Attorney General Jeff Sessions positively cited our nations' immigration policy shift in 1924, when we enacted racial quotas to sharply limit immigration from "non-White" parts of the world. At that time, Jews were part of the "non-White" horde, and these new laws were integral in keeping out Jewish refugees attempting flee Nazi atrocities before and during World War II. It was a policy of death, enacted on a foundation of racism. No wonder Sessions loves it.
There probably aren't that many Jewish DREAMers today, but the Forward found at least one -- a young man from Venezuela who's lived in America since he was six. He came to this country legally along with his mother, who had a work visa. Unfortunately, when she died of cancer while he was still in elementary school, that visa was canceled without him being aware of it. This is just one example of many showing why the "rule of law" attack against DACA kids is utter nonsense. What exactly is the lesson supposed to be: "That will teach you to let your mom die of kidney cancer"? It's grotesque.
Attorney General Sessions said that, in ending DACA, we are not saying that DREAMer youth are "bad people." He's right. We're saying we are.
Americans have no birthright to a country we can be proud of. We write our own history. As Richard Rorty once observed: "There is nothing deep down inside us except what we have put there ourselves." We decide what sort of country we are, and that means it's on our shoulders when the decision we make turns out to be ... this.
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The Roots of Hating DREAMs
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text: killamch89 659 Posted April 14, 2019 2 hours ago, TheSteelyardDweller said: lol i always wondered that too! i guess i should just like look it up on YT =D Nothing there mate - Seems like one of life's greater mysteries! Like those undiscovered Planets far away where we can see them but can't reach them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Sunday School
"Teach a child to choose the right path, and when he is older he will remain upon it." Proverbs 22:6
Our Sunday School meets each week from 9:15 -10:15 during September through June. Children ages 3 through kindergarten hear stories and participate in age appropriate crafts following the Gospel Light curriculum.
The first graders through eighth graders focus on one Bible story a month using a workshop rotation model from Cornerstones. Students experience the Bible story by participating in crafts, storytelling, preparing & eating food, playing games, and making connections to our faith today. While students attend their Sunday School classes, parents can participate in the contemporary worship service.
During a week in mid to late July, we run a Vacation Bible School program jointly with St. Andrew's Church in Perkasie. Around 60 children join together from 6:15 PM – 8:45 PM to hear God's Word, sing, and rotate through six stations. On Friday night, we celebrate the week with a picnic dinner and a closing program. The Vacation Bible School week is a highlight of the year.
In addition to the classes, the Sunday School students can participate in various other activities. In 2013, the students created 2 floats and walked in local parades to collect food for FISH, planted flowers for their mothers, filled 100 socks of love for the homeless, decorated a tree for the museum, and celebrated Jesus' birthday with a posada.
All families with their children and friends are welcome to join us to hear God's Word.


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Cevian triangle of the Cevian triangle
Vladimir Nikolin
July 13, 2012
For a given point P in the plane of a ΔABC, the feet of the cevians through P form a ΔA'B'C' known as the cevian triangle of P with respect to the ΔABC. The reference triangle and its cevian triangle are therefore perspective with respect to the cevian point P. For example, medial ΔMaMbMc (midpoints of the sides a, b and c) is cevian triangle with respect to the centroid G.
Theorem 1: Cevian triangle of the medial triangle is perspective with the reference ΔABC.
Proof: Let Ma, Mb and Mc be midpoints of sides of ΔABC, let P be a point into the medial ΔMaMbMc, let IJK be the cevian triangle of the medial triangle with respect to point P, i.e. I = MbMc \cap MaP. Similarly for points J and K. We claim that lines AI, BJ and CK are concurrent.
Let AI\capBC = L, BJ\capAC = M, CK\capAB = N. Since IJK is cevian triangle of the medial triangle, we have (Ceva's Theorem)
Attach:Geometry/cevian1.png Δ| Cevian Δinto the medial triangle
Furthermore, lines MbMc and BC are parallel, which means that McI/IMb = BL/LC (Thales). Similar, MbK/KMa = AN/NB and MaJ/JMc = CM/MA. So that,
so three lines AI, BJ and CK intersect at a single point O. In other words, the reference ΔABC and the Cevian Δof the medial ΔIJK are perspective (in O).
A more general statement is also true.
Theorem 2: Cevian triangle of the cevian triangle is perspective with the reference ΔABC.
Proof: Let ABC is a triangle with cevian ΔEFG and Cevian point S. There is a projective transformation (a central collineation), that transforms ΔABC into ΔA'B'C' and the cevian triangle EFG into the medial ΔMaMbMc of ΔA'B'C'.
Attach:Geometry/cevian2.png Δ| A central collineation
A perspective collineation is determined by the center, axis and the vanishing line. Since the triangles ABC and EFG are perspective in a point, they are perspective in a line h\infty. Let h\infty be the line at infinity and point S be the center of the collineation. In that case, the lines EF and AB intersect on h\infty, implying that their images A'B' and MaMb are parallel. Thus the image of EFG is the medial Δof A'B'C'.
Since perspective transformations preserve incidence, Theorem 2 follows from Theorem 1.
Application 1: Medial triangle of the orthic triangle is perspective with the reference triangle. The point of perspective is the symmedian point.
Attach:Geometry/cevian3.png Δ| The symmedian point K
Application 2: The triangle whose vertices lie on the midpoints of internal sides of the parallel hexagon is perspective with reference triangle.
Proof: Let AbAcBcBaCaCb a hexagon, inscribed in ΔABC, where AbAc || CbBc , CaCb || BaAb , BaBc || CaAc. Let La , Lb , Lc midpoints of segments BaCa , CbAb , AcBc (external sides) respectively. Let Na , Nb , Nc midpoints of segments AbAc , BaBc , CaCb (internal sides) respectively.
Attach:Geometry/cevian4.png Δ| Parallel hexagon
First, we will prove that ΔLaLbLc, whose vertices lie on the midpoints of external sides of the parallel hexagon is perspective with reference ΔABC.
From Thales' theorem ALb/ALc = AbCb/AcBc, BLc/BLa = BcAc/BaCa and CLa/CLb=BaCa/AbCb.
If we multiply this, we get
and after rearrangement
It means (Ceva's theorem) that triangles ABC and LaLbLc are perspective in a point, implying that ΔLaLbLc is cevian triangle of the ΔABC.
According Theorem 2, the medial triangle of the ΔLaLbLc is perspective with ΔABC; but since sides of ΔLaLbLc are parallel with internal sides of the hexagon (for example, segment LbLc is the midline of the trapezoid AbAcBcCb, so LbLc || AbAc ), which proves the proposition.
Note: The configuration discussed by Vladimir is known as a Cevian Nest. For a different treatment, see a separate page.


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If you look in the bottom right-hand corner of this infographic from SPIN's recent "The Changing Face of Hip-Hop" issue, you'll notice that the magazine places burgeoning, Raleigh rapper, King Mez in the "Working Class Rappers" branch of hip-hop's "The New Underground."
There's no reason to believe that Mez would disagree with this categorization, and toward the end of the subcutaneous "Nightmares" track from his The King's Khrysis EP—which was released earlier this year—he even makes it clear that he's content with the toils of an aspiring hip-hop artist.
King Mez | Reign
The labor theme gets an update with "Reign"—a brand new, self-produced track, which may appear on Mez's upcoming project, My Everlasting Zeal. Here, he addresses the work ethic, "Nothin' that you're distraught about would even phase me/ These instrumentals I chalk out/ You niggas lazy/ and I work like there's no tomorrow/ If you think I'm leaving now, then you crazy."
Mez's royal desire to be his own kingdom was off the ground way before Jay and Kanye's notion of the quintessential throne dictated every rapper's goals. In fact, Mez isn't even concerned with that particular throne. As he says in the chorus, "It ain't gotta be the main one/ Long as don't nobody livin' got the same one," meaning that he could care less about playing musical chairs with the rest of the rap world. He'll sit on his ass, in his own damn chair, when his work is done.