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After being out for months with no update it seems like Google totally forgot about this app. Or, maybe they have been working on this updated version. Listen from Google Labs brings podcasts and web audio to your Android-powered device.
The latest version 1.1 features an improved subscription manager that updates the feeds more often and integrates directly with Google Reader.
Version 1.1 added a bunch of new features and fixes including:
* Subscriptions are stored by Google Reader in the "Listen Subscriptions" folder.
* Subscribed feed items are fresh, no longer limited in size, and are available offline (and more quickly).
* Screen "My listen items" shows queued and most recently subscribed item, with refresh button for subscriptions.
* Subscriptions screen is a list of subscribed feeds instead of the most recent item in the feed.
* Better control of listened state: "Mark all.." on details screen and context menus.
* The queue is now ordered by time added (instead of publication time).
* Settings has a "Check for new items" interval that periodically fetches new subscription items.
* Subscriptions screen has an "Add a subscription" button since the menu item with this function was regularly overlooked.
* "More episodes" screen now includes a "Queue new" button.
* Help screens and splash screen have been combined.
* The item title in the "Now Playing" mini-view is now clickable.
* Added voice input button to search bar.
* Play controls in landscape mode now take up less space.
* Add "Play" to context menu.
* Search subscriptions has temporarily been removed.
* Share an episode function has temporarily been removed.
* Various minor bug fixes.
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Zach Harwerth
Head/GK Coach
2019-20 Teams
Lonestar 04G Red STH
Lonestar 09B AL White NAO
Lonestar 09B AL White STH
Lonestar 08B LL Integrita STH
Zach is originally from Anoka, Minnesota where grew up playing for St. Croix soccer club, and went on to play college soccer for Houston Baptist University for three years. He transfered to finish his undergrad degree at the University of Wisconsin Superior where he was named captain of the soccer team and earned First Team All-Conference Honors his Senior year. Zach earned his Bachelor's of science in psychology, with a minor in business. In his free time, Zach is currently continuing his education to earn his Master's of Arts in Counseling Psychology and has aspirations to pursue his PhD in Sports Psychology.
Anoka, MN
Coaching Licenses
USYS National Youth License
U.S. Soccer National D License
NSCAA Level II
NSCAA Level I
Coaching Experience & Achievements
St. Edward's University Men's Soccer 2015 - Present (Heartland Champions 2016,'15, Sweet 16: 2016 & NCAA Tournament 2015)
Lonestar SC 2015 - Present
Sugarland Soccer Club, Houston, TX, 2013
Ramsey Soccer Club, Ramsey, MN, 2010-2012
B.S. in Psychology - University of Wisconsin Superior
Playing Experience
Houston Baptist University - NCAA Division I
University of Wisconsin Superior - NCAA Division III (Team Captain 2014)
First Team All WIAC (2014)

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Yep, I said it. I told our kids their negativity was sucking the life out of me. On a Sunday…on the way home from church. It wasn't my proudest moment. I'm usually pretty thoughtful with my words to our kids. I like to encourage and build them up – tell them how much I love them and like them, point out their gifts and talents. I try not to throw out threats that I know I'm not going to follow through with, or say things I'll regret, but there it was…I said it. It came rolling out of my mouth before I could catch it and stuff it back in.
One of our children, who will remain nameless, (although I'll give you a clue, he's the newest family member) came into our lives with the propensity for negativity. His first thought is pretty much always NO. He doesn't like it, he won't like it, he tried it once and didn't like it…you get the idea. Usually, he ends up liking it, but it's after we go through a lot of negative talk, and it feels like it's sucking the life out of me before we even get there.
I had been on this subject for a while with this child. I constantly give mini-speeches about negativity and how it affects how you feel–your brain is powerful, and when you think negatively and say negative words, it hurts you. Doctors say even to the point of physically making you sick. We discussed how you can re-train your brain to be positive, to think positively. A good friend of mine even told him about the meaning of the phrase "the silver lining." She told him how it was important to find the silver lining in everything in life. It's always there if you look for it.
It was a great talk, and I was inspired, at least. But this particular morning, the very next day after this awesome talk, I reminded him to find the silver lining but he proclaimed that in this situation there is no silver lining. The situation he was talking about is school. Seriously! This makes me crazy. Do you know the number of kids in the world that are so thankful just to be able to go to school, to learn, to get an education–kids that walk miles and miles, that cross rivers and valleys to have the chance to go to school. (check youtube if you think I'm exaggerating here. There's a video of Chinese kids who literally climb a cliff with a rope ladder everyday to get to school) And here is my child saying there is ZERO silver lining to school.
I honestly don't even think he actually hated school that badly. He is smart, he does well in his classes. He comes home and tells me things he likes. I really think it's that this kid was just stuck in a trap of negativity. It's the way he's wired, has been taught, seen others be, or whatever–the reason doesn't really matter, but the result is damaging to him…and to me.
The final straw that led to me saying this awful thing to my kids, happened after a full weekend lecturing about positivity. We got in the car after church, and I announced we were going to eat at Newks. His older brother said, "Noooo, not Newks! We ate there last Sunday." That was it. It sent me right over the edge. One of my kids is complaining about an awesome school, one that we're thankful to have the ability to send them to, and my other kid is complaining about going out to eat for Sunday lunch. Not to be dramatic, but their negativity was eating away at my soul!
I remember one time when Willie said my negativity was sucking the life out of him. Well, not exactly those words, or it might have been those words. It was close. He said it plainly enough that it hurt and it stuck with me, and I decide to change. We had 4 little ones, with the younger two just 10 months apart. Marriage with a bunch of little kiddos at your feet is no joke. There's only so much of you to go around. Unfortunately, that's the time when a lot of people call it quits. Husbands and wives don't put in the work to reconnect, they "grow apart", they forget why they married that person in the first place. I was noticing Willie pulling away, spending more time disengaged from me, from us. Things weren't going so well, and then he said it.
I always wanted a big family, and I truly believe I was made to be a mom. I was a good mom, and our kids were adorable, fun and precious. I had a great job as the children's minister at our church, and we were starting to run duckcommander.com out of our home. All good things. I had everything I ever wanted, but I was tired. The words coming out of my mouth to Willie, were only reflecting the last part of what I just told you about my life back then. I was telling Willie all of the negative things that happened in the day instead of the positive ones, and my words were sucking the life out of him–and me, I just hadn't realized it yet. I decided I'd better change. It didn't happen all at once, but I worked on it.
I started mentioning the good things more. Welcoming him with a big hug and kiss. I was determined to tell him all the fun things the kids did that day, the nice customer service email I received, and the great new VBS I'd found for the church. This wasn't natural at first, it was intentional. Even if I didn't feel like it, even when I was tired, I did it. And I promise you, it changed things. It changed me. I was a happier person. I felt better throughout the day–had more energy, smiled more. I noticed the good things, the blessings. I was living life with gratitude, instead of complaints. It changed us.
We were happier and more connected, but It didn't change the difficulties in our lives. It didn't take away the hard parts. The approximately 42.5 hours it took to get all our little ones fed, bathed, teeth brushed, read to and sung to every night. It didn't make them stop arguing, dumping out all the cereal, or falling on the floor in a temper tantrum when they didn't get what they wanted. It didn't change that Willie and I sometimes argued about stupid things, or that my dad was going through chemotherapy treatments, or that there was a pile of bills to be paid. There didn't seem to be enough time in the day to fill all the orders or answer all of the emails–and I still needed to find two more teachers for this Sunday, and the inspection sticker on the car had expired, and on and on. Here's the thing, though, it changed me. It changed our marriage, our family, and probably the trajectory of our lives. I truly think it was that monumental.
Am I perfect at this? Nope, but I know what negativity does to me and to the ones I love the most. So, when I see it in my life, I work to stop it right in it's tracks. Read what Phillippians 4:8 says about how to live a life of gratitude, "Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things." I truly believe that putting this into practice will change you and those around you.
Thankfully, we have had major improvements in the positivity levels of the kid I'm talking about here, and his older brother who got roped into this awkward moment hasn't complained about our Sunday lunch choices in quite a while. Not sure what did it, but I'm happy to report that the life did not actually get sucked out of me. We all survived. Maybe we all need to hear sometimes that the way we act isn't just hurting us, it's affecting our relationships with the ones we love. If it doesn't help to tell you to change it for you, change it for those around you. You don't want to suck the life out of the people you love the most.
Korie is a New York Times best-selling author whose writing credits include The Women of Duck Commander, Faith Commander: Living Five Values from the Parables of Jesus and The Duck Commander Family: How Faith, Family, and Ducks Built a Dynasty, Duck Commander Devotions for Kids and Strong and Kind: Raising Kids of Character. Follow online @bosshogswife or www.duckcommander.com


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This week saw the launch of the new and acting headteachers programme, developed in partnership by the Regional Consortia, University of Wales Trinity St David, University of Bangor and the Local Authorities.
This is the first programme to meet the endorsement criteria set out by the academy. We will be working closely with the partnership to ensure that the provision continues to meet the high standards of the academy and the needs of educational leaders in Wales. We are confident that this new programme will offer inspiration and support for a new generation of Headteachers who play such a key role in leading the learning for our children and young people.
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Devon is an exquisite county and is home to a few of Britain's finest-liked vacation locations. They say if they've a pair rain falls the ban will likely be lifted but till then, in case you've ever camped without a fire at evening, when the sun drops and the temps chill your bones, you understand how harsh the hours sitting round a fireless pit in the stark cold of night time without that warm heat to carry you while you end the final of your wine, or beer, or song or joke, might be.
The birdhouses constructed from pine final a number of years; the pine bluebird home within the second photo has been outdoor for a minimum of five seasons (maybe extra). I learned to play House of the Rising Son on the piano and it was all the time my fall-again place. After World War II, the housing demand and the GI Bill's house loan program inspired giant scale row house constructing in the suburbs in locations like Loch Raven Village and Edmonson Avenue. Annual calendar of legislative session meeting dates and instances for the Michigan House of Representatives. I suppose one would insulate with the amount needed for the area after which wall over it like in a conventional house.
I even had one istance the place I sold a Property myself, because the Agent could not finalise (shut) the Sale. My mother has an older house (we simply retailer our junk there) & about 3-5 years in the past she had a metal roof put on by the Amish for $2500. We're delighted with the convenience of use the home gives and the truth that this and just about all other aspects of the design are working really well. My new bee house is mounted on the south-facing wall of our garden shed and is ready to host the next generation of mason bees. Nene divorced her husband, real estate investor Gregg Leakes, but if season five is any indicator there could also be a reconciliation in the works.
The plethora of low-priced properties on the market on this area is a reflection of the pain that these communities continue to really feel. Glue some to candles, combine a couple of into the potpourri bowl…. use them in crafts; seashells can be attractively integrated into the interiors of your home. Before we really even owned the house we had the prospect to work on it a little and it was the entrance steps that needed our attention first. By positioning the brand new massive tank downhill from the house tank, we have been in a position to transfer water to it utilizing gravity.
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Simple Plan + Kings: HMV Ritz Manchester, 02/05/2012
I have to start with a confession. Never before have I been to a concert where the supporting band was as enjoyable as the main act. I didn't know all that much about We the Kings before the concert, but the crowd was full of dedicated fans and I was mind-blown. This show could just as well have been a dual headlining show. Their performance was professional and their contact with the crowd was a great bonus, not to mention the sweet tunes which kept coming like one knock-out after the other. The only downside with their set simply was that it wasn't long enough. I am confident we'll see more of these guys.
After having been warmed up so nicely by the kings, the room was filled with such a good atmosphere that Simple Plan's first chords were like an emotional explosion. Starting off with their 2005 single Shut Up, I was instantly brought back to my late teens and the first time I saw them in 2008.
The set mixed all their greatest hits including a medley of the most popular songs off their debut album "No Pads, No Helmets… Just Balls" and the current single Summer Paradise, which was highly appreciated by the crowd. For the new fans in the house it was a display of their development as a band, and for the old fans it was a trip down memory lane. Their mix of styles, from traditional pop-punk to clean rock ballads and mainstream pop-rock, is an ultimate proof of how the boys who would never grow up have at least grown as musicians.
The performance was energized all the way through and the semi acoustic double encore was absolutely no exception. What makes Simple Plan's music so striking is that it's written for the fans – everyone can see themselves in what they sing about, in one way or another. This becomes particularly obvious at their shows where the music flows from the stage into each and every heart, breaking all the barricades. I have to admit that I was moved when I heard everyone sing a long in This Song Saved My Life, which was inspired by stories of neglect and ill-treatment. All in all this was an exhilarating and mind-blowing show worth remembering.


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New #1
Exporting a printer profile from registry to import to another system
Brink, this one is another issue that you may already have a solution for on hand.
I "Think" I have done it like this before in windows? XP? Not recently for sure. This will be for Windows 10 X64.
I need a way to export a specific printer profile such that it can be imported into other office systems. The owners don't want everyone wasting a ton of color Ink on printing webpages. I have the two Office printers already setup on my systems using a profile where B&W is the default and I named the printers 'Front B&W' and 'Back B&W'. Everyone already has these same printers installed using the supplied drivers from the mfr. They are large Canon Office systems and the setup program has no optional choices during install other than "Run". Nor can i find anything in the Admin Panel on the printer itself. Color control is done at each User's system
Is there a way i can export the two named profiles i am using from my systems and let all the Users import it to add a Front and Back B&W Printer to their own systems? This is preferable to changing their only copy to B&W as they do need color occasionally and will end up wasting more ink and paper by wrongly printing in B&W when they need color.
If they change the setup for the printer, they will not remember to change it back. Even worse, some of them will accidentally end up changing settings that i will get called to fix afterward. Having a color version and a B&W version is much safer and less problematic for everyone.
But I would rather not have to go to almost 100 systems to do this myself for each
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Patrick Shiroishi – the sparrow's tongue (Fort Evil Fruit)
Danketsu 9 – Thahraas (Never Anything)
Donald McPherson/Tetuzi Akiyama – The Kitchen Tapes Vol. 1 (God in the Music)
Tom Arthurs/Alberto Novello – cahier de petits coquillages vol. iv/v (Setola di Maiale)
Dustin Carlson – Air Ceremony (Out of Your Head)
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Sending the signals to the heavy load circuit
When a high-power system needs to handle a large number of amps because of the current it's drawing, a traditional hand-operated on-off switch with its direct connection doesn't serve much purpose. Temperatures can rise to such a level that the wiring inside simply is not able to handle the power and will melt!
A relay is an electromechanical remote control switch that turns on or off using electricity. Inside the relay, instead of wires, there's a small electromagnet or other system that activates a contact to make or break the circuit. A relay is able to control an output circuit of higher power than the input circuit, which means that it doesn't need to be wired to support a heavy load. Instead, it acts a bit like an automated electrical amplifier, sending out its on-off signals to the heavy load circuit.
Dating back to the 1830s
The first relays were developed by Joseph Henry in his studies of electromagnetism. It is he who devised the first electromagnetic telegraph in 1836. It was later adapted by Samuel Morse and used for his Morse code. That was several years before the IEC came into being in 1906. Relays were used extensively from then on in the first telephone exchanges and early computers to perform logical operations. Henry was also responsible for developing the first electric motor. And, although today in many modern circuits, solid-state devices with semiconductors have replaced relays, these switches are still used in a high proportion of motors and heavy load applications.
IEC TC 17 established in 1927
IEC TC (Technical Committee) 17: Switchgear and controlgear, was formed in 1927. The committee prepares International Standards that specify circuit-breakers, switches, contactors, starters, disconnectors, busbars and other types of switchgear assemblies – with the exception of those destined for domestic use. TC 17 is divided into four SCs (Subcommittees) that cover both high- and low-voltage switchgear and controlgear, together with assemblies and their associated control and/or power equipment, measuring and signalling equipment.
Work continues to be important for safety and reliability today
TC 17 work is vitally important today where switchgear and controlgear are heavily dependent on standardization to ensure the safety of those people who are involved in high-voltage transmission and distribution networks, in setting up electric power systems and so on. This is particularly the case in industrializing and developing countries where often workers lack training and experience. The TC 17 publications act as guides in passing on information and providing planning outlines.
Low-voltage switchgear assemblies are taking on greater significance too as buildings and factories are automated, and complementary functionality – e.g. integrated sensors – is added to the original equipment. At the same time, the markets are changing and becoming more global and deregulated. There are also moves to increase energy efficiency. Often, in an aim to reduce operational costs and increase output, a high degree of automation is involved, with switchgear and controlgear playing a major role. The reliability and dependability of systems are all-important.
Recent publications released in 2011
In August 2011, IEC SC 17A released a consolidated version of IEC 62271-1, High-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 1: Common specifications. This part of the IEC 62271 series [see the separate e-tech article on some of the new publications available from the IEC Webstore], applies to a.c. switchgear and controlgear designed for both indoor and outdoor installations with frequencies of up to 60 Hz and voltages above 1 000 V.
Another publication, to be read in conjunction with IEC 62271-1, is IEC 62271-200, High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 200: AC metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV. It is the responsibility of IEC SC 17C: High-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies; the second edition was released at the end of October 2011.
IEC 62271-200 specifies requirements for prefabricated metal enclosed switchgear and controlgear for alternating current of rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV for indoor and outdoor installation, and for service frequencies up to and including 60 Hz. Enclosures may include fixed and removable components and may be filled with fluid (liquid or gas) to provide insulation.
This second edition of IEC 62271-200 has introduced more precise definitions, classifications and test procedures. It includes specific ratings for parameters such as fault level to earth; describes optional rating "cable test voltage" type tests and gives internal arc classification test guidance regarding the test arrangement, room simulation and arc initiation.


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Software Control of Home Automation Systems
A talk by Bruce Momjian and Matthew Momjian at OSCON 2010
About the Talk
July 23, 2010 7:00 AM
Portland, OregonPortland, Oregon
Last year I presented a talk on home automation at OSCON, focusing on the hardware aspects. This year my home automation talk will cover the software aspects of controlling home automation systems. Practical applications include turning off all the lights at night, summoning everyone for mealtime, and broadcasting caller-id information to all computers.
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Going Home to Ethiopia
This adventure is focussed on showing our adopted children, and their families, a snapshot of their cultural background. We will get the chance to eat authentic, locally grown and prepared meals. Meet local children, living a life that our children could have been living. They will feel the sense of community, family and friendship, not only within the travelling group but also at the towns and villages we visit.


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CrossFit Transformation.
I am now 6 weeks into CrossFit. I decided to take measurements before I started which would help me determine just how effective CrossFit was for body composition and overall fitness. While I knew that CrossFit felt different than what I was previously doing I didn't quite know how much change would occur in just 6 weeks.
CrossFit preaches a Paleo diet which is the eat like a Caveman approach. All organic meats and fresh veggies and fruits only. No processed foods, no carbs, no sugars, no beans, and no dairy. I didn't quite adopt the Paleo diet completely but I am slowly trying to get there as much as possible. What I have done is increase my protein intake dramatically. I was always focused on just the number of calories that I eat and trying to keep that number to help me maintain my weight. I wasn't necessarily focused on what foods I was putting into my body. This diet helped me lose 90 pounds and it also helped me maintain that weight loss for 7 years. However, in the last 6 weeks I have been attempting to get a good 40,30,30 split. 40% protein, 30% carbs, and 30% fat. My goal now is to get 200 grams of protein a day and also particularly after a CrossFit workout to have a a protein shake with 40 grams immediately after. I stopped eating cheese, yogurt, and bread which were staples of my diet for a while. I still use Saturday and Sunday Dinners as cheat meals. I allowed myself to to eat whatever I wanted on these days. I used to eat a lot of fast food which was light on calories. I often ate dunkin donuts flat bread egg whites and things like that. Now, I am basically eating salads, chicken, eggs, vegetables, and a lot of Think Thin protein bars which I love. I also eat edamame and dried peas and lots of fruit.
My workouts these days are CrossFit twice a week, one other day a week at regular weight room which is mostly abs and core and 2 runs a week consisting of 3-6 mile runs. In about another month my runs will becomes more frequent and also more intense as the weather gets better. I am running the NYC Marathon this year so I decided to only do CrossFit twice a week so that I have enough time to train for that.
So just 6 weeks into CrossFit at only twice a week:
My weight went from 188-192. I gained 4 pounds. If I was just using a scale as my measuring tool I would not be happy. But let's look at my other measurements.
My neck went from 15 to 15.25
My waist went from 37 to 35.5
My Hips went from 40 to 39.5
My Body Fat percentage went from 22-20%
My Chest went from 44 to 42.75
My Chest and Shoulders went from 52 to 52.5
And the most amazing number is my thighs went from 18 to 22.5.
I gained 4.5 inches in my legs in 6 weeks. Wow! I knew Crossfit was very leg heavy and I could feel my legs becoming stronger but to gain 4.5 inches was crazy. If you look at all of my numbers everything went down but my shoulders and my legs went up. This is reason number one that you can't just use a scale as your measurement tool. I can't wait to see how these numbers continue to change as I get more and more into my CrossFit workouts and also as I start to run more in preparation of the Marathon. The latest research shows that CrossFit increases Vo2 max which will help my oxygen uptake and I think if I take care of my body and recover properly I expect great things from my marathon times. So far CrossFit is a success and I am very happy with it.
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Exabytes Cloud & E-Commerce Day 2015 happened in Kuching today. I only managed to attend the afternoon session. Very informative session for most I'm sure. For me, it's all basic knowledge that I already knew. However, great to meet many whom I've not met for a long time. Finally got to experience Google Glass and […]
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It was a busy week last weekend. Kuching was the host of AIFFA (Asean International Film Festival & Award 2015). Was honoured to be able to be part of this prestigious events. Kuching was flooded with stars from ASEAN. Met some of the stars in person too. This post is just going to be a […]
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Vichy Aqualia Thermal Light Pot
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I've been hearing a lot of good feedback about Vichy but only knew about it too late. This brand is no longer available in Malaysia since March 2012 for reasons that we have no idea of. So I asked my sister to get it from UK. Vichy Aqualia Thermal Light Pot, 50ml (£16.00). Not that […]
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Biotherm Skin-Ergetic Concentrate Serum
April 5th, 2015 · No Comments
Now, another review of skincare product I'm currently using. I've been eying for this since its launch in Australia in 2011, priced at AUD85 if not mistaken, not sure of the price in Malaysia. Only now I get the chance to try it out. Sis got it for me from UK because of some sort […]
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Can I Become A Sex Blogger? What Should I Write About?
Welcome to my new Sex Blogger School series! I get asked a lot of questions about being a sex blogger, and about sex toy testing, so I've decided to share some of those answers with you here at the blog. I hope you enjoy the series and find the posts useful. If you have any questions you'd love to see answered here please comment below or drop me an email.
Who Is Eligible To Be A Sex Blogger?
Are you over the age of consent? Do you have sex, or an interest in sex and sexuality? Then that's all you need to get started as a sex blogger. Well, a blog helps too – but we'll cover building one of those in a future article. Maybe you want to blog specifically about your experiences with sex toys and adult products. No special skills or qualifications are required to write a sex blog or sex toy reviews, so feel free to dive in.
Therefore, the main requirements to be a sex blogger are 1) being an adult and 2) having an interest in sex and sexuality. If you'd really like to engage with your readers then good written skills help too. I don't want to get all grammar nazi on anyone's ass but reading a blog post full of typos and other errors is jarring. Everyone makes mistakes – I'm constantly finding typos in my blog posts. In fact you'll porbably find at least one in this article. That said, consistently publishing poorly written, unproofed blog posts will at best niggle a few readers and at worst see readers not wanting to return.
TL;DR: If you have sex and want to blog about it, go ahead. If you have used a sex toy and want to share your opinions with the world on your blog, feel free.
I Don't Feel Good Enough!
This is something I hear often both from new and not-so-new sex bloggers, and it makes me feel quite sad. Good enough by whose standards? Which exam do you need to pass to be a sex blogger? I must have missed the memo.
That said, if you intend to write advice-based blog posts you should make sure the advice you give to your readers is correct. Research the subject and always cite your sources. However if you're blogging more from a personal opinion or anecdotal point of view then you're absolutely as good as the next sex blogger – and don't let anyone tell you or make you feel different.
Decisions To Make
A lot of the 'what you should do's with regards to sex blogging comes down to what you want out of it. Is sex blogging going to be a private hobby? Then what your readers think about your writing and increasing your blog traffic might not be of any importance. Perhaps you'd love a large audience for your sex blog, but you want it to stay 'just for fun'. Or you could have professional blogging in your sights.
Then there's the question of whether to remain anonymous, or share who you are with the world. Whatever you decide, remember you can always reveal more of yourself at a later date – but it's pretty much impossible to remove info from the internet once it's up there.
Is Sex Blogging Easy?
Sex blogging is as easy as you make it. If you're blogging as a hobby, then you have no obligation or pressure to blog regularly or to blog about anything specific. Even then you might find sex blogging a challenge not only due to writing so openly about private matters, but also the myriad tech issues that can arise when you manage a website.
Sometimes I find sex blogging really difficult, and I envy people who say it all comes so easily to them. Writing about intimate matters – when they relate to me personally – is definitely a challenge, and one which is amplified by the fact that I'm not blogging in an anonymous capacity. Blogging professionally, with advertisers on the blog, means that I feel the pressure to write posts regularly and to the highest standard – I have an obligation to those advertisers as well as my readers.
What Should I Write About?
This is completely up to you. It can often feel like you've got nothing to write about, or at least nothing to write that people would find interesting. My advice is to find your own blogging voice. Think about issues that matter to you, remain true to yourself in your blogging and remember that you have a blog. I've often become very engaged in a discussion on social media or in real life and then realised I can blog the whole thing. Yay! New blog post.
My ideas for blogging come from my own sex life, fantasies, adult products I use and my opinions about sexuality issues. I also write about things that piss me off (Stampy Pants Rants), answering questions I'm asked by readers in greater detail or info/events I'd like to share. Plus any other fun topics relevant to my blog which pop into my head. It's useful to keep a document or notebook around where you can jot down blog post ideas as they come to you, then you'll always have blogging prompts when you need them.
Feeling more confident about becoming a sex blogger? I hope so. Although I said earlier that I sometimes find sex blogging difficult, overall it's incredibly fun and I couldn't be without my sex blogging outlet. It is a job for me now, as a professional blogger, but it all started as a hobby many years ago. In fact next year I'll have been sex blogging for 10 years… no, I can't believe it either.
After reading this article I hope you'll be inspired to write regularly at your own sex blog. I'm planning on several upcoming posts in this new series, covering topics such as hosting, affiliation, how to get advertisers, securing products to review and social media use.
if you have specific questions you'd love to see answered, please leave your comments below.
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In addition, the Mercury News reports, toll lane users are shaving an average 12 minutes off their morning commute from south I-880 past Dixon Landing Road onto west 237 at First Street, cutting what would have been an 18-minute drive to six minutes.
And, more drivers in the toll lanes means more space in the regular lanes. Perhaps the biggest surprise coming out of the report: Drivers in the non-toll lanes are saving three minutes on their commute times.
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As they prepare for the second America's Cup World Series event that kicks off in Plymouth this weekend, so Torbjorn Tornqvist's Swedish flagged Artemis Racing team have announced their crew line-up. Sailing with skipper Terry Hutchinson (USA), wing trimmer Sean Clarkson (NZL), trimmer Morgan Trubovich (NZL) and bowman Andy Fethers (AUS) will be joined by British tactician Iain Percy.
"Plymouth will be my first event on the AC45," said Percy. "I have been out training on the AC45 a few times and it has been a fantastic ride, so am really looking forward to mixing it up with our fellow competitors. Plymouth will be a great venue with flat water and many viewing areas around the Bay for the spectators. September is often a windy month here in the UK, so for sure there will be plenty of action!"
Artemis Racing's debut in the ACWS – Cascais wrapped up well, with the Swedish team finishing 2nd in the World Championship race, just one point behind Emirates Team New Zealand in the overall standings.
"I really enjoyed the racing in Cascais," said Terry Hutchinson. "There proved to be a lot to learn and a lot of new challenges ahead for Artemis Racing on the race course. All the teams are good and learning the multihull aspect of our sport is exciting given the speed of the boats. It is also quite challenging for the teams onboard. The boats are physical and reward good boat handling."
Artemis Racing's shore team has been in Plymouth for more than a week building the base and making the final preparations for this event. Hutchinson arrived on Sunday from Beaulieu-sur-Mer where the team was competing in the D35 Grand Prix, part of the Vulcain Trophy and today was the first day out on the bay for the sailors.
ACWS Overall Standings
Emirates Team New Zealand (NZL) – 10 points
Artemis Racing (SWE) – 9
ORACLE Racing Spithill/James Spithill (USA) – 8
ORACLE Racing Coutts/Russell Coutts (USA) – 7
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Aleph (FRA) – 5
Team Korea (KOR) – 4
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China Team (CHN) – 3
ACWS Match Racing Standings
ORACLE Racing Spithill – 10 points
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Artemis Racing – 8
Team Korea – 7
ORACLE Racing Coutts – 6
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Green Comm – 4
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Board Members
Paul Robear
President &
Executive Director
Paul's introduction to the Cuyamungue Institute began in the early 1990′s. In 2011, Paul joined CI's board of directors and was soon elected President. As both President and Executive Director, Paul has overall strategic and operational responsibility for CI's educational programs, facilities, and execution of its research mission.
With a life-long appreciation of wisdom traditions which offer spiritual and practical solutions for today, Paul has found his calling with CI. Whether he is leading a CI workshop with his wife and co-teacher Laura Lee, administrating CI, overseeing upgrades to the CI website, land and facilities, or writing and editing the CI Newsletter, he approaches it all with focus, drive and passion.
Paul's entrepreneurial background includes management, multi-media production and distribution, publishing, sales, and marketing. He and his wife Laura Lee created a media company centered around the nationally syndicated radio talk show which Laura hosted and produced. Paul produced and distributed over 200,000 books, videos, and audio books.
Laura Lee
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Director of Research & Outreach
It was on Laura Lee's nationally syndicated radio talk show that she first met Dr. Goodman, over the phone, for an interview that spanned three hours with call-ins.
Laura Lee recalls: "I was immediately taken with the idea of 'psychological archeology' as Dr. Goodman put it, and experiencing the worldview of our ancestors from the inside out. This was thankfully not a human construct or dogma or belief system, all of which I held suspect. Rather, here was the rediscovery of what our collective ancestors, masters of brain-mind navigation had found — the innate ability to throw open the doors of perception on the level of the physiology, something the body/mind already knew how to do and needed only activation of the 'ON' switch through a simple ritual, no outside agents needed. And in the universality of what she found lay the opportunity to find my own indigenous roots, tracing the clues back to the painted caves of Europe. I value the purity and self-empowerment of that. Felicitas sent me a little booklet that explained how to do this on my own. I had an experience that convinced me this was a safe, easy and 'on demand' method for the kind of spontaneous mystical experiences I'd had since childhood. Soon Paul and I were heading to Santa Fe for her workshops and further interviews. That was in the mid '90's! Now Paul and I spend about six months of the year at CI teaching, and by invitation in the field the rest of the year. We are happy to further this work in this fascinating field.
Laura Lee co-teaches workshops with her husband Paul, and has spearheaded several successful fundraising and research campaigns for CI. Scintillating and far-reaching conversation is her favorite research method. They are at work on several publications. Find Laura's articles in the CI Archives.
Jackie Haworth Hoy
Jackie has served as a member of the Cuyamungue Board of Directors for six years and is currently the secretary. She became involved in the Ecstatic Trance work in the 1980's after attending an introductory workshop by Dr. Goodman. Since that time she has participated in and led weekly trance groups, introductory workshops, and numerous Masked Trance Dances. Jackie plans to be retiring in the near future from her career as a teacher and counselor, and plans to expand her work as an instructor for Cuyamungue Institute.
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Toledo OH 43614
Cynthia Devlin, LPC
Cynthia began a "sabbatical" in the SW with CI's Hero's Journey workshop more than five years ago and has served on the Board since then, currently as Treasurer. She recently relocated to New Mexico and continues to offer a holistic individual and couple counseling practice with a strong commitment to cultivating emotional wellness. www.devlincounseling.com Cynthia has a passion for integrating ancient and evolving spiritual practices in her personal and professional life. She has enjoyed leading participants at CI workshops in creating unique mandalas for integration and healing.
Cynthia Devlin
Santa Fe, NM. 87508
Stephanie Stephens
Board member Stephanie Stephens lives in Columbus, Ohio, which is where she became involved with the Cuyamungue Institute. Her first experience with trance work was at a workshop lead by Belinda Gore. Stephanie graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, with a Bachelor of Music degree and has an M.A. in Music Education from The Ohio State University. She presently teaches vocal music to middle and high school students, but is fast approaching retirement, this being her 31st year of service. She is very involved in theatre, working regularly as a music director in and around Columbus. She lives in a quiet neighborhood on the west side of Ohio's capital city with her partner Bruce and their two dogs Waldo, a boxer, and Zoe, a French Bulldog
Stephanie Stephens
3014 Olive Ave
Columbus, OH 43204
Julie Strider Nichol
Julie was initially trained as an architect and spent 15 years as an associate with a firm in Sussex before deciding to become completely freelance as a surveyor. Julie was first introduced to ecstatic body postures during a year-long Shamanic course in 2003. Although The Bear Posture and the Nupe Mallum were just two of the dozens of Shamanic rituals that she undertook that weekend, she was drawn to spend the next five years studying and practicing the postures alone, until, in 2008, she finally tripped over to the Cuyamungue Institute! She is delighted to be a certified teacher, holds workshops in Sussex, England, and attends summer festivals where she can introduce people to the wonders of the postures. Recently, Julie has been appointed as the Adult Education teacher in Shamanism for West Sussex County Council! Her work with Labyrinths started about 5 years ago as she would make temporary labyrinths from ribbon and rope on various landscapes to celebrate the seasons, and have also run one day long workshops on the labyrinth. It was her inspiration and contributing effort that brought a permanent 40 ft diameter labyrinth to the Cuyamungue Institute.
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This section of the website is dedicated to information and outside links about the novel "Apocalypse Blue"
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The origins of Apocalypse Blue
Apocalypse Blue was inspired by a series of dreams Thomas had early in his childhood. The exact year is not known of it's first appearance, however the first drawings made of several of the characters appeared in 1998 in a series of paper-cards accompanied by a Bestiary with small samples of information about each creature and character.
The character with the most dramatic changes since his first drawing in 1998, Hydra, stands as the stories iconic and most recognisable character.
The story was originally drafted in 2015 but was scrapped in 2018 after Thomas once again had a new series of dreams that, in his opinion, tell a far more interesting story. It's original concept told the tale of several Humans working together with the Animals of the Zodiac, that once lay trapped in statues, in stopping the corrupted Snake Spirit from destroying the planet in his quest for power, after he ate the Dragon Spirit. This version of the story was deemed too confusing.
Story Brief (Release Date TBC)
One Trans-man's life is changed forever after he becomes the sole survivor of a plane-crash, and remains stranded on a desert island. On the island, he finds a strange shrine, adorned in mythical creature statues, and dismantles it in order to build a raft. The spirits of the shrine awaken from his disrespect, and curse him; his body, transformed a second time, but into that of a dragon.
However, the evil spirits that had also been imprisoned in the shrine were freed once it had been dismantled, and a great horror roams the Earth seeking to conquer it once again…the King of Dragons, Hydra. Can the Trans-man correct the damage he has done and lift his curse, or will he be doomed to remain a Dragon and witness the end of Humanity?
Reading Requirements/Information
– This story is written in third-person.
– No knowledge of Jinimaru is needed, as they are not involved in this story in any shape or form.
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Clara and 'Town aim to turn Croker into Cats den
TWO Kilkenny clubs will be hoping to paint Croke Park black and amber this weekend, metaphorically speaking.
Clara and Thomastown, who swept all before them in Leinster, will be hoping to finish the job when they contest the All-Ireland club intermediate and junior hurling championship finals.
Standing between the Cats and All-Ireland glory are London senior champions, St Gabriel's, who tackle Clara, and Warwickshire and All British champions, Fullen Gaels, who could be described as the surprise packet in the entire club series.
Two Kilkenny man, Niall Coady from Graignamanagh and P.J. Rowe from Mooncoin, have been listed among the St Gabriel's panel, so one way or another some Kilkenny people will be celebrating in Croke Park on Sunday.
"We have come this far and we are determined to finish the job properly," insisted Thomastown manager, Paul Treacy, who said the entire club and parish have been given a huge boost through the exciting exploits of the players.
Clean bill of health
The word is the same from Clara, who reported a clean bill of health for what will be an historic day for the club.
"We don't know much about the opposition, but by all accounts they are very strong," said Clara manager, Robert Shortall. "Nothing but our best will suffice on this occasion."
Twice in the past, in 2005 and 2011, a pair of Kilkenny clubs contested the All-Ireland finals, with mixed results.
In 2005, Galmoy took the junior title, but Carrickshock were beaten in the intermediate match.
There was no luck at all for Kilkenny clubs in 2011, when John Lockes (Callan) and Dicksboro (intermediate) crashed to defeats.
Thomastown will be without regular goalie, Dylan Walsh, who was sent off during the semi-final win over Kildorrery (Cork) and stands suspended. His place will be taken by Darragh McGarry, son of former Kilkenny goalkeeping great, James McGarry.
Otherwise they will be at full strength.
Fullen Gales defeated Connacht champions, Calry St Joseph's (Sligo) after extra-time in the All-Ireland quarter-final before crushing Bredagh from Down in the semi-final, winning by 1-12 to 1-4. Their main scorer was Robbie Power, who helped himself to eight points.
The same Power is the main man in the team, while Shane Lawless, Simon Wallace and Alan Morrissey are others who are regarded as big time players by the club. The club, which was founded in 2005, takes it names from Fr Emmet Fullen, who hails from Derry, who was a founding member and former chairman of the Warwickshire Board.
Small club - 50 members
They featured in the All-Ireland club junior semi-final for the past three years. They are the smallest club ever to feature in the All-Ireland club final with a total membership of less than 50 members, including the players. A camogie section was added to the club in 2011.
While the club is based in Manchester, all their player, who are all Irish, are drawn from all over the North West of England. They compete in the Warwickshire senior championship which generally involves a round trip of 190 miles to play games.
St Gabriel's contested All-Ireland semi-finals back in 1979 and 1991, so they have been a hurling power across the water for a long time. Last year was the 52nd anniversary of the founding of what is a hurling club only, and they celebrated in style by winning a record 15th title.
St Gabriel's are the most successful club in the history of the GAA in London, and their stock has been boost these times by an influx of players from Ireland who have had to leave home in search of work. The vast majority of their players come from Galway, but they also have a fair sprinkling from Clare, with an odd one from Cork, Tipperary, Offaly and Dublin.


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Therefore, I formally declare myself a Half-Assed Vegan, a description I used for the first time in a blog post in early June.
There, I've said it. And I stand tall (well, as tall as 5' 1/2" can stand) with my head held high under that banner.
My name is Sue Ann Jaffarian and I am a Half-Assed Vegan!
No, I eat seafood.
That means you're a pescatarian.
Not exactly. I eat eggs.
But isn't that a lacto-ovo-vegetarian?
No. Lacto-ovo vegetarians don't eat seafood but do eat dairy and eggs. I don't eat dairy due to a recently discovered food allergy.
So here is my criteria for being a Half-Assed Vegan. Some of you may fall into this category. If so, please be my guest to proudly bear the moniker:
About 80-90% of my diet is vegan. I cook almost entirely vegan at home. Once in a while when out I will eat a smidgen of meat or have a small burger or a turkey sandwich, but that's really about it and it's not very often. The one thing I do my best to avoid totally is dairy.
Changing how I eat this year has had many benefits:
1) my eczema is pretty much gone (the dairy issue);
2) my constant indigestion and acid reflux is pretty much gone;
3) I'm losing weight without counting points, calories or carbs (but I do watch portion sizes on things like rice, bread and pasta);
4) I feel better overall
5) I've rediscovered my love for cooking!
Yes, me, the Queen of Fast Food is now cooking again! I used to love to cook, but somewhere along the way got bored with it and resorted to fast food and dining out for many meals. Now I eat at home most of the time. I pack healthy lunches and snacks for work. I scour the web for fabulous new recipes, which I trade with my friend Lori, who is a vegan. I'm even coming up with my own concoctions. My fridge, which used to be pretty empty, is now stocked with fruits, veggies, whole grain breads and lovely leftovers. It's a beautiful sight to behold.
Last weekend I made a zucchini au gratin dish using homemade vegan "parmesan cheese" and a tofu parmesan (like veal or chicken parmesan, but with tofu). Both were delicious. This week I also whipped up a roasted red pepper sauce for pasta and a vegan corn chowder. All of these dishes (except for the tofu dish) are from a fabulous blog called Minimalist Baker. It's da bomb. Run by a husband and wife, they are taking vegetarianism and veganism to new fun heights.
Some other sites I have found fun and useful are:
Vegan Dad (how could you not love a guy who makes vegan twinkies!)
Oh She Glows
Vegetarian Times
Eating Well
Basically, if you have a favorite dish, you can vegan-ize or make it vegetarian by simply searching the web for it by putting "vegan" in front of the food's name. Warning: not all transitions work and I've tried some that won't be made again in my kitchen, but many are super good if you don't expect it to taste exactly the same as your beloved favorite. There are some, like the tofu parmesan, that I actually like more. And the vegan parmesan cheese on the Minimalist Baker website will make you a true believer. I like it better than real parmesan cheese!
The only downside to all this is eating out. Not so much in Los Angeles, where I live and where most restaurants offer many vegetarian and vegan options, but when I travel it can be a real challenge. I was recently on a trip to Massachusetts. Most restaurants in the area where I was staying offered vegetarian options but those dishes were usually drowning in cheese or sauces of some sort or another. For most meals out I ate seafood, which was also a challenge because much of it was cooked in butter sauces or fried. I went primarily with the fried seafood, which was hardly a punishment since I love it so much, but was happy to get home and dry out from all that grease.
One thing I've really noticed since becoming a Half-Assed Vegan is how much of our food is covered in cheese or processed cheese products. Now don't get me wrong. I adore cheese! I seriously miss cheese! But now that I don't eat it and have to hunt down foods without it, I've really opened my eyes to how much of it the American public consumes. No wonder we have such serious health issues in this country.
I've become quite adept at saying "no cheese" or "no butter" when ordering out. I'm not shy at all about asking ahead of time how veggies are prepared and insisting that they be steamed and served without butter or sauces or cheese. Even most meatless salads in restaurants come laden with cheese.
Many, many years ago I was watching a medical drama on TV, which name escapes me now. I still remember this one scene which I found very funny at the time, not realizing how relevant it would one day be to me:
A doctor tells his patient he must give up a lot of his favorite foods.
Patient: "But, Doc, what's life without cheese?"
Doctor: "Longer."
It's not so funny to me now.
Just so you don't go away thinking my new lifestyle is totally boring and not any fun, I'll leave you with this:
Oreos are vegan.
Oh, yeah, they are. And they are used in a lot of vegan dessert recipes.
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A journey through the World Heritage in the North of Portugal
The North of Portugal holds real treasures, whether in the landscape, in the architecture, or in the landscape, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO.
The diversity this region holds impresses its visitors, who are mesmerized by the terraces of the Alto Douro Wine Region, captivated by the pulsating heart of the historic center of the granite city of Porto, surprised in Guimarães, cradle of Portugal, and transported on an incredible journey through time in the Côa Valley, one of the most important places of prehistoric rock paintings worldwide.
In the heart of Porto
In the historic center of Porto, through mysterious and winding streets that end at Ribeira, there are hidden secrets of an undefeated and soulful city. Visit the Cathedral, the Palácio da Bolsa, the Church of St. Francis (Gothic and Baroque styles) and discover a unique architectural heritage and diversity.
Venture out on a scooter, by bike or on an organized Segway tour and feel the rapid beating of the impassioned heart of this city.
Relax by the Ribeira while enjoying a cheese board and a Douro wine, and feel inspired to know the Port Wine Cellars on the south bank of the river. Cross the iconic D. Luís I Bridge, and who knows, on hot days, you can observe the "River Boys": the Ribeira kids that dive into the Douro waters from the lower deck of this bridge.
At night, reconcile music and architecture by watching a concert at the ancient Ferreira Borges Market, an emblematic building of the nineteenth century iron architecture.
In the one of a kind Douro Landscape
From Porto, come meet the Douro river, the birthplace of some of the best wines in the world and the first demarcated region in the world . Try to embark in the city of Porto city in one of the boat hotels and let yourself be transported to an enchanted realm where gravity seems to be challenged by the cultivated terraces on shale slopes.
This region offers unique experiences such as wine tastings, walks through vineyards, wine picnics and dinners, and even the opportunity, between September and October, not only to see but also to take part in the grape harvest. Here, there are some places that you must visit, like Peso da Régua, where you will find the Port Wine Manor and delight yourself with this delicacy. Head also to Pinhão, about 65 km from Amarante, on the right bank of the Douro river and in the very heart of the Alto Douro Wine Region. Visit the immensely beautiful tile-decorated railway station, from where you can go on a nostalgic train ride through the Douro Valley. On the south bank of the Douro, go through São João da Pesqueira, a land of manor houses and wine production traditions.
It is also in the Douro region that you can find such a wide variety of accommodation options that you will be spoiled for choice. Choose from staying overnight in a centuries-old majestic palace or in a modern hotel. In common are the hospitality and quality of service and the opportunity to wake up or even swim in the pool overlooking the terraced vineyards, while being pampered with a fresh lemonade and a slice of homemade cake.
Guimarães, the cradle of Portugal
It was in the city of Guimarães that, in 1128, D. Afonso Henriques was recognized as the first king of Portugal, marking the beginning of the Portuguese nation.
Start your visit in Largo da Oliveira, find the ruins of the former Convent of Nossa Senhora da Oliveira, the Church of Oliveira and the beautiful cloister that is built into the Alberto Sampaio Museum.
Don't let yourself get lost in the rickety houses and medieval buildings of the historic center of the city, and set aside time to visit the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança, a majestic manor house and a unique example of its kind in the Iberian Peninsula.
Also discover the 17th century Convent of St. Anthony of the Capuchins, the Penha mountain and discover the extraordinary Minho cuisine which wins over even the most demanding palates. Be sure to try the "Naco à conquistador", rump steak accompanied by fine local produce, and treat yourself to the local desserts, all washed down with one of the "vinho verde" (wine) from the region.
Prehistoric Rock Paintings
Classified as a World Heritage Site in 1998, travel back in time in the Côa Valley, and shudder with the contact with prehistory.
There are 25.000 years of history gathered in 50 centers of engravings, along 17 km of the Côa River up to its confluence with the Douro river, in what is the most important open air sites of Paleolithic rock paintings in the world. In the Archaeological Park, feel the thrill of contacting with Prehistory when driven in an off-road vehicle through the four visitable rock art sites. Complete the tour with a visit to the Côa Valley Museum of Art and Archeology.
What we offer you is a journey through the history of Mankind in a region that combines the comfort of modernity with the adventure of a journey into the past. Contact us and embark on this fantastic journey!


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Summer vacation ended early July 1 for the 1,191 men and women being inducted into the U.S. Naval Academy's Class of 2018.
Induction Day, or I-Day, marks the beginning of the arduous six-week indoctrination period called Plebe Summer.
More than 17,600 students applied to the Class of 2018. The new class includes 303 women – 25 percent of the incoming class. This represents the largest number of women to be inducted at the Naval Academy since the academy was founded in 1845.
|Students selected for the Naval Academy Class of 2018 check in
for Induction Day July 1 in Alumni Hall.
Photo by Gin Kai
Sixty-seven new plebes are prior-enlisted, including 57 Navy sailors and 10 Marines.
During I-Day, the plebes receive uniforms and military haircuts, undergo medical evaluations, learn to render a salute, and complete their registration.
|A new plebe gets his military haircut.
Photos by MC2 Nathan Wilkes
They each receive a copy of "Reef Points," a 225-page handbook of information about the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, the Naval Academy's history and traditions, their administrative chain of command, and the general orders of a sentry. New midshipmen are required to memorize virtually all of the more than 1,000 facts outlined in the book.
I-Day concludes when the midshipmen take the oath of office in front of their family, friends and new classmates during a ceremony in Tecumseh Court at 6 p.m. After the ceremony, plebes say goodbye to their families who will not see them again until Plebe Parents Weekend, Aug. 7-10.
I-Day concludes when the midshipmen take the oath of office in front of their family, friends and new classmates during a ceremony in Tecumseh Court at 6 p.m. After the ceremony, plebes say goodbye to their families who will not see them again until Plebe Parents Weekend, Aug. 7-10.
|The Class of 2018 Oath of Office Ceremony
Photo by Gin Kai
With the conclusion of I-Day, Plebe Summer officially begins. During this time, plebes start each day at dawn with mandatory physical training. The remainder of each day is packed with drills and instruction on the military lifestyle and more physical training. The plebes are allotted minimal leisure time.
During these six weeks, the plebes are led and trained by upperclass midshipmen. Instruction includes seamanship, boat handling, navigation and small arms training. This indoctrination period is designed to help plebes develop discipline, honor, character, self-reliance and organization, providing them with the foundation to become midshipmen and successful military leaders.
Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Mike Miller spoke to the upperclass midshipmen leading Plebe Summer June 27 about their responsibilities as leaders of the newest group of midshipmen.
"If we're doing this right, the goal will be to turn over to the next set the most prepared, the most physically fit, the most motivated group that we can possibly produce. That's the metric," said Miller. "How much can we teach them in this short period of time? It's a lot. And it will change their lives."
|Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Mike Miller speaks to the
upperclass midshipmen who will lead the plebes during Plebe Summer.
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Miller urged the first and second class midshipmen to take advantage of what he called the first real opportunity to apply what they have learned about leadership.
"It's an enormous responsibility," he said. "It's good to learn, and it's good to continue to grow. This is great leadership laboratory we afford you. You should grow as much as they do."


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All adult fans of LEGO® are invited for a night filled with friendly competition, cosplay themed activities, LEGO® Character meet & greets and more! Join us for a "no kids allowed" adult night.
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Have you wanted to visit the LEGOLAND® Discovery Center but don't have any little ones in your life? Or do you need a night away from the kids but want something fun to do? Well here's your chance!
- Ticket includes Priority Access for our Adult night program for LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago.
- You must be 16 years old or older to attend this special event. No kids allowed. (Only kids at heart!)
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Solar Data Finds Home in a Cloud Hanergy Global Solar PV Application Pte Ltd & ICT Solutions Business Group, Hitachi Asia Ltd.
Established in 1994, Hanergy is a multinational clean energy company and the world's largest producer of thin-film solar technology. Through global technical integration and independent innovation, the company serves thousands of residential and industrial customers worldwide providing them with cutting-edge alternative power solutions.
In 2013, Hanergy decided to create and implement a cloud based monitoring system as a value-added service for its residential customers across Europe and beyond. They wanted a sophisticated data and analytics support solution to give the customer a clear picture of their net savings on investment.
In Hitachi ICT, Hanergy found their ideal technology partner who not only fully understood their complex requirements but worked hand-in-hand as a team with them to provide holistic software expertise that went beyond the traditional definition of technical support.
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The Challenge
The challenge for Hanergy was to find a technology partner that:
- Not only specialised in software but also had a thorough understanding of the solar energy business
- Understood the highly specialised data and analytics requirements for the monitoring system
- Had the necessary technical expertise to create a customised and sophisticated Power Monitoring and analytics solution for photovoltaic (PV) systems
The Solution
The innovative cloud-based Power Monitoring and analytics solution delivered by Hitachi ICT boosted the confidence of Hanergy's customers, and took their experience to an all-new level:
- Centralised location: Gathers data from thousands of PV systems installed by Hanergy across the world and brings it together at one unified location.
- Versatile integration: Performs analytics in real time for progressive power generation and consumption monitoring, automated billing, asset management, fault detection, auto- alerts, reporting and analysis.
- Convenient accessibility: Users can easily log on to the portal anytime, anywhere, through any device of their choice, such as mobile phone, PC and tablet.
- User friendly interface: Simple and easy to understand user interface (UI) that allows customisation to match the individual preferences of the users.
- Intelligent system: The system has the unique capability to differentiate between an actual technical issue and routine downtime when power is not being generated, such as during night hours or overcast weather.


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One of the most difficult things when getting started with meal prep is knowing what recipes to use! Unless you have made them a lot, it can be hard to know how they will hold up through the week and how many meals they will make. So I put this together: all of our staple recipes in one post! Our breakfasts, snacks and my lunches don't change very often and I depend on a lot of the same recipes for my meal prep each week.
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Congratulations on your Engagement! We're thrilled to hear your news and would love to help you plan your wedding day.
Now that you've announced your engagement the first questions people will ask is 'when are you getting married?' followed by where, who's coming, what will you wear? It's a very exciting time but can feel quite overwhelming and we aim to make the whole journey up to and during the big day a joyful experience.
In days gone by people got married in church or a registry office and then had their reception in a tent or village hall. Now the options are endless and you can get married on an island, in a castle or on the beach. Trends are here today and gone tomorrow, but every couple wants their day to be unique to them, so here at Wrag Barn we pride ourselves in the flexibility we can provide for your day. In the past Ashley Banjo has taught the Groom and his Groomsmen to dance to the delight of the bride and we loved being part of the secret.
Please Call us on 01793 861327 or
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For the small print please see our full Terms and Conditions, but in brief:
- We have Public Liability Insurance
- We are licensed for Civil Ceremonies and have two reception rooms so can be flexible about the size of your party
- We only hold one wedding per day, so there is no danger of you coming across another bridal party or feeling that you have to leave
- We will give a clear listing of what is included, all costs include VAT
- You will have access to the venue on the morning of the day unless other timings can be arranged
- We have full disabled access and facilities
- You will have a coordinator who you will meet in advance to plan your day
- We will organise the clean up and store your belongings for collection the following day
- We are a member of the Whitewed Directory and can recommend any of their suppliers from Toast Masters to Magicians and Venue Dressers
- We are not in a residential area so there are no limiting restrictions on timings for the band and disco
Now that we've got the nitty gritty out of the way, cast your eye over the next few pages to see our wedding packages, or download our wedding brochure, visit our gallery or come and see for yourself.


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Welcome To Dicodes USA
DICODES - Dani Box 21700
High Tech German Engineering at its finest.
The NEW Dani Box 21700 80Watt temperature control mod, with a power boost function up to 100Watt (with a fully charged battery). It's 25MM to mate perfectly with your favorite 25MM atomizer yet still compact and ergonomically designed to fit perfectly in your hand. It includes updated firmware for wire type for SS316L and a wider range of wire coefficients, the menu offers (5) different operating modes, allowing the user to switch between variable watt, variable watt with heat protection (10 options), variable watt with power boost (10 options), Bypass mode (power limited by output current <20A), or the (very) accurate variable temperature mode (when using a temp-control wire type.)
The body is made from anodized aluminum, available in (6) different colors with a brushed stainless steel top & bottom cap. It features a large top-mounted OLED display and a three button operation to easily scroll through the menu with one hand for selecting the desired program. For a mod packed with so many features, it is an easy menu to navigate.
The Dani Box 21700 is precision engineered in Germany for performance and safety, backed by a two-year warranty on the electronics*.
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Length: 3.26 inches
Width: 1.77 inches
Depth: .98 inches
Weight: 135 grams (without battery)
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Two year warranty covers manufacturing faults within the electronic component of the device only. Opening the device, other than the battery cap to change the battery, will void the warranty. * Damage or corrosion caused by seepage of excessive e-liquid is NOT covered by the warranty.*
Please Note: In order for the temperature control settings to function, a coil made from NiFe30, Titanium, Ni200, Tungsten, adjustable ("other") wire must be used, no exceptions. Coils made with Standard Nichrome or Kanthal A1 wire will only support wattage mode, so the temperature control feature cannot be utilized.
Chances are if you are here you already know what you are looking for. The Danibox 21700 feels great, is very compact and uses the Dicodes chip set. The mod itself feels very well built despite how lightweight it is and it performs every bit as well as id expect for a device at this price point.
I am not going to make this review all about the mod, if you can afford it and want the best you will not be disappointed. I do feel I need to mention how great the customer service is here at dicodes-usa. I could have ordered this mod via a few other channels and I have ordered tons of vape gear over the years. What stands out for me is the customer service.
When I ordered it was a pre-order, I knew that going in but what I did not count on was the fact thier customer service took the time not only to respond to my email inquiries but they also took the time to pick up the phone and call me just to let me know what was going on. They have their phone number listed right on thier website and it is very nice to be able to pick up the phone and actually talk to someone.
Everything I have ordered was shipped very promptly, and as a nice touch was able have a sign for delivery. I cannot tell you the stress that comes with having a expensive piece of hardware supposedly sitting in a mailbox.
I have made a few orders here with Dicodes-USA and will continue to buy from them whenever possible.
If your on the fence about ordering, rest assured its a great mod and a great company. Go for it!!!!


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Newhouse professor Ken Harper leads team developing website to track Ebola in Liberia
By Emily KulkusSeptember 10, 2014
Newhouse professor Ken Harper scrolls through a series of brightly colored online heat maps of Liberia while talking on the phone with a colleague in another state. He stands at his desk, moving back and forth between computer screens in baggy pants and sandals. He's talking into the microphone connected to his iPhone, and his face is a mix of concern and concentration.
Harper, associate professor and director of the Newhouse Center for Global Engagement, is working as the U.S. director of a project aimed at better tracking and mapping cases of Ebola in Liberia. The project, which Harper has been working on with Steven T. King at the University of North Carolina at Chapel HIll and others for about six weeks and remains a work in progress, went live Monday at: www.ebolainliberia.org.
For most people, Liberia and its spreading Ebola outbreak are a world away. For Harper, Liberia is where his friends live, including Thomas Karyha, a former student in Harper's media development project, Together Liberia. Karyha is now working for the United Nations and the Ministry of Information in Liberia, which has been struggling to contain the deadly, highly contagious disease. As more and more people contract Ebola—the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put the death toll in West Africa at 1,848—Karyha called Harper to see if he could help.
A number of factors are contributing to the spread of Ebola, Harper says. Many in Liberia do not trust the government, he says, which continues to struggle following decades of civil war that left hundreds of thousands dead. That leads to a largely illiterate population not taking adequate precautions, not reporting new cases and not seeking proper treatment. So while the World Health Organization says they are tracking nearly 3,500 confirmed cases of Ebola, many fear the actual number could be much, much higher, Harper says.
That's where the web developers come in.
Harper and professor Dan Pacheco, the Peter A. Horvitz chair in Journalism Innovation at the Newhouse School, put the call out to alumni, former students and colleagues about Karyha's plea for help.
"What can we do to help the Liberian government better keep track of cases?" they asked. "What existing technology in Liberia can we tap into in order to more accurately share and expose this crisis to the world?" they wondered.
The answer? An automatically updating, data-driven website that includes: cases and deaths, including confirmed, probable and suspected cases and a heat map of the area with numbers by region. The site also includes the number of healthcare workers who have contracted or died from Ebola. Harper calls the site a "data visualization dashboard." The goal is to provide data that is current, accurate and available to all, Harper says. The site is the first official site of its kind to track the latest outbreak of Ebola in West Africa.
Harper assembled a team of journalists from across the United States including Brian Dawson, a Newhouse graduate now working at IDEO in San Francisco, and King, former head of innovation technology for The Washington Post, now teaching at UNC. King and the team have gathered data for the site from Tony Blair's Africa Governance Initiative and the Centers for Disease Control.
Team members have donated their time to the project, Harper says. He estimates that everyone's been working 30 to 40 hours a week for the last six weeks. The project would easily cost at least $30,000 through a private company, he says.
"It's cliché to say it takes a village but in this case we needed trusted people who could do it in a hurry," Harper says.
Harper and King have been developing the project with students in their classes, Harper says, noting that it's an ideal project to show students an example of something that has to be created, from scratch, very quickly. It will be an evolving work in progress, which is known in the industry as a "minimally viable product," he says.
"You do not wait for perfection, you get it out. People are dying. Get it out," Harper says. "You don't want it so buggy that it's not useful but you're building the train as you're going down the tracks."


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Sun Journal, I was convinced I had to get it on the blog somehow. Coming in the midst of a glum, dark stretch of dreary weather, it definitely was a boost to the spirit and reminded me of many fun times riding in the rain - something always useful to be reminded of from time to time. Identified by the paper as Kirsten Harris of Bath (number 1243 on your program), she was captured on film by Jose Leiva coming into Farmington, dampened in everything but spirit. Mr. Leiva graciously granted me permission to use the photo with proper attribution and credit, and thanks to him, here it is.
KVBC member John Schooley reports that "about 2500 of us had a very adventurous albeit a bit wet TREK last weekend. It sure felt great to get that medal at the finish line! As usual , We were all inspired by the volunteers who just did a wonderful job. Our bicycle community is TOPS!"
Geology Joe did even better - you can read his daily journal of his Trek on his blog, Sling Shot Thought.
If any of you other folks have additional Trek adventures to share, send 'em along and I'll get them posted when I get a chance. I may even wring out a few memories of my long-ago Boston-Montreal-Boston adventure, where I swear it rained four straight days (and almost all 1,200 kilometers). My fingers and toes are pruning up just thinking of it. On second thought, maybe I'll skip that until we have drought conditions (assuming we ever have such a thing). Right now, I'll settle for dry pavement. Let's hope the rain gods start to give us a break.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Rain? What Rain??
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You are currently browsing the tag archive for the 'Ken Jeong' tag.
The piece on Zach is for their annual "Comedy Impact Report." You can check out that article here.
And Ken's article is for the "10 Comics to Watch" section of the report. You can read that piece here.
If you're not familiar with either of these two guys, check out Galifianakis rocking the lip synch, and Jeong rocking the doctor.


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The Effects of Video Availability
The number of websites that provide videos are exploding. This is made possible because of the drop in cost of bandwidth for content providers (Netflix is an example) to deliver it and an increase capacity and demand from the end user to access it. Many devices (roku, PS3,Xbox…)in the last two or three years are capable of connecting to the Internet as a medium, with Wifi leading the way, and more and more are able to show video. This combination provides more choices for the viewers.
Asides form popular websites like YouTube and Hulu, or Blip.tv, we now have websites like PBS (see Video.PBS.org) that provides their programs online.