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For all the things I have tried musically, there is was a very obvious one which I had not… until recently that is. I have of late become aquainted with a friend of a friend who is now my friend; Al. Al and I have some similar musical tastes and ideas, and it was suggested to us and we agreed that we should try making some music together. After a few missed connections we were finally able to hang out, talk music, and listen to records (he had an especially interesting set of 50's vocabulary records which kept us occupied and laughing out loud for a good while). I also got to check out some of his various instruments, a kora like instrument, a synth, an electric kalimba (!) etc. and it was abundantly clear, we were at least of a very similar bent. We decided the best way for us to go about making music was to sit down to improvise, so we started making plans.
After missing a few more connections, we were finally able to get together to actually make music this week. Al met me at my house this time, so he could check out my laboratory and see what my noisemaker stash had to offer, and after pulling out a number of devices, a little impromptu jam just sort of happened from us tooling around on various things, so I grabbed a bunch of instruments, amps, mics, cables etc. and set up a little recording area in the living room. I decided the easiest way to capture this initial session was to just mic the room so I set up a pair of condenser mics, one for each of our approximate areas.
We ended up improvising for 76 minutes straight. I think that is the longest I have ever played anything. We probably would have made it to two full hours if we the mics didn't start shorting out. (I really need to check that out) The session was great. We managed to create a sort of space where we could really do pretty much anything. And the resultant overall feeling was really cohesive. For the first session, I was really pretty surprised how much of a unified "vibe" we were able to generate for most of the performance.
One interesting part of the overall outcome was accepted more than planned. Due to the thin-ness of my walls and the fact that i'm constantly hassling my neighbor for blasting modern rock radio, we had to keep the volume way down. In fact one of the amps we are using for the electronic instruments is about six inches square, and it still competes admirably with the 10 inch Ibanez that the kalimba was running through. This also meant that none of my acoustic instruments or cassette recorders needed to be miced. As a byproduct of this, every movement we made was audible in the recording, from me shuffling through cassettes to Al thunking his kalimba down on the coffee table. The unexpected part is that it somehow works. In listening back to it, I thought some of the noises were intentional and successful, and then later realized that I couldn't really even tell if some were intentional or not. The line had completely blurred. The unintentional sounds being made by our "playing" had not only become an aleatoric musical component in the performance, but one of my favorite parts.
For those of you who care, here's the rundown…
Personnel: Al B & ET (me)
Implements: Cassette recorders, home made "lute", various modified and unmodified children's toys, kalimba, silvertone acoustic, boss reverb pedal, boss loop station, bells, chainwheel gong, loop cassettes, transistor radio, playing cards, cappuccino foamer, cardboard "costume" guitar, voices, found answering machine tapes, harmonica, random household items, and probably more stuff I can't remember.
I cut the performance into 6 parts, based on what felt like individual movements within the session. I have cut them off directly, so they can be played gapless. The end fades out due to technical difficulties in the final 15 or so minutes. Enjoy!
– Session 1, 06/03/07, Part 1
– Session 1, 06/03/07, Part 2
– Session 1, 06/03/07, Part 3
– Session 1, 06/03/07, Part 4
– Session 1, 06/03/07, Part 5
– Session 1, 06/03/07, Part 6
Tags: aleatoric music, avant garde, cassette tape, circuit bending, drone, drumming music, experimental music, exploratory music, field recordings, found objects as instruments, found sounds, found tapes, free music, guitar, home made instruments, home recording, improvisation, music commentary, my music, noise, psychedelic music, tape loops


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Oh hey, did I mention that
Wow, sorry. That just popped out.
I guess I'm excited?
Well, I'm bringing stuff back.
And when I do, I'll need someone to give it to.
That's right, a Giveaway!
To enter, just leave a comment.
Starting Saturday.
On any post.
(I am a comment addict.
And coming home to an inbox full of comments?
Yes please!)
Only 1 entry per person,
But you can leave me extra comments if you'd like.
Because you know I love them.
We are going to Mexico, and Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands.
For someone who has never even been to Canada,
This is a big deal.
Ok, ok.
I'll give you another way to enter.
1 entry if you participate in a discussion in my Blog Frog Community.
See the purple icon on the left sidebar?
The one that has a picture of my face?
Click there.
So now there is a total of 2 possible entries.
I'll announce the winner once I get back.
Let's say....
The first Monday in May.
I'll try to make it something good :)

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Having come this far, we might as well polish off the remaining games on the college bowl schedule, the ones being played in January, 2010. You probably have your own opinions about these games, since most of the participants are schools that got a lot of attention throughout the season. You don't need me to tell you about Tim Tebow or Colt McCoy; you've seen them play, or at least read about their exploits elsewhere. In a few instances, though, I can't resist the impulse to rationalize my picks. Here they are:
Outback Bowl Northwestern (8-4) vs. Auburn (7-5)
Winner: Auburn
Gator Bowl West Virginia (9-3) vs. Florida State (6-6)
Winner: Florida State
The fact that it's Bobby Bowden's final game may provide an emotional lift, and the Seminole players are also auditioning for next year's coach, Jimbo Fisher.
Capital One Bowl Penn State (10-2) vs. LSU (9-3)
Winner: Penn State
Rose Bowl Oregon (10-2) vs. Ohio State (10-2)
Winner: Oregon
Their common regular-season opponent was USC, which beat Ohio State… and got thrashed by Oregon.
Sugar Bowl Florida (12-1) vs. Cincinnati (12-0)
Winner: Florida
Cincinnati coach Brian Kelly left abruptly to take a similar job at a Catholic school in Indiana. Then, a couple of weeks later, interim coach Jeff Quinn took the vacant position at Buffalo. Quinn will stick around long enough to coach this game, and then it's "see ya". The players justifiably feel their leaders have quit on them, so don't expect maximum effort from the Bearcats.
International Bowl South Florida (7-5) vs. Northern Illinois (7-5)
Winner: Northern Illinois
South Florida is favored, but the Bulls lost 3 of their last 4 games, and there are reports of dissension in the ranks.
Cotton Bowl Oklahoma State (9-3) vs. Mississippi (8-4)
Winner: Oklahoma State
PapaJohns.com Bowl Connecticut (7-5) vs. South Carolina (7-5)
Winner: South Carolina
Liberty Bowl East Carolina (9-4) vs. Arkansas (7-5)
Winner: Arkansas
East Carolina excels at committing penalties — 831 yards were marched off against the Pirates during the 2009 season.
Alamo Bowl Michigan State (6-6) vs. Texas Tech (8-4)
Winner: Texas Tech
Fiesta Bowl Boise State (13-0) vs. Texas Christian (12-0)
Winner: TCU
This could be the best of this season's bowl games. It matches the team that led the nation in scoring (Boise St.) against the team that led the nation in total defense (TCU). Boise State's QB Kellen Moore threw for 39 TDs with only 3 interceptions. TCU's QB Andy Dalton had 22 TDs with 5 interceptions. Both teams averaged over 40 points per game. I give the edge to TCU on the strength of its defense.
Orange Bowl Georgia Tech (11-2) vs. Iowa (10-2)
Winner: Georgia Tech
Having a month to practice against the triple option may help Iowa somewhat, but the Hawkeyes' lucky streak has to end sometime.
GMAC Bowl Central Michigan (11-2) vs. Troy (9-3)
Winner: Central Michigan
It's tempting to pick Troy because Central Michigan has abandonment issues — coach Butch Jones was hired to replace Brian Kelly at Cincinnati. The Chippewas still have QB Dan LeFevour, though; watch him pick apart the Troy secondary, which ranked 117th (out of 120) in pass defense.
BCS Championship Alabama (13-0) vs. Texas (13-0)
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The adult stem cells are undifferentiated cells, which are present in different mature organs of the body. They help in replenishing dying cells and regenerating the damaged ones.
In the past decades, several studies have been undertaken in isolating the adult stem cells that can be categorised as:
- Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs; blood related)
- Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs; tissue related)
Popular sources of HSCs are bone marrow, peripheral blood and umbilical cord blood. HSCs are used for treating various blood related disorders such leukemias, thalassemia, sickle cell disease, etc.
Some of the well-known sources of MSCs are bone marrow, fat, dental pulp, and umbilical cord tissue. MSCs have the potential to treat various degenerative disorders including neurological, optic, orthopedic, liver, kidney among others.


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Fan fave and Molls' BFF, Ed Hansen (Twitter.com/TheRealEdHansen) joins us on episode 85 of Plz Advise! Today we're talking college reunions, being allowed to dislike things, and Southern Charm. We answer your questions about boyfriends who can't get it up, getting SPRUNG in a new relationship, and when to call it quits. We get lovely free advice from a caller, and we read a devastating letter about their dog getting diagnosed with cancer. GET YOUR LIFE and catch today's episode. Let us know what you think!
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In Kumamoto City, the capital of the prefecture in which the Aso region is located, 16 public baths gave their first customers of the year a special treat: a bath with genuine sake added to the water.
A "sake bath" is said to speed up your metabolism and make you skin soft, hence its popularity with women, according to the article from which the photo below was taken.
There are also hot springs where you can heat up flasks of sake to drink later.
The bath owner shows bathers which brand of sake they're soaking in.
[Source: Kumamoto Nichinichi Shinbun.]
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Here at Harvex, we are asked multiple cryptocurrency tax questions on a daily basis from UK tax residents. Rather than you trawling through pages of online content, we have summarised the main questions and answers here…
If you have more questions, fell free to contact us.
Cryptocurrency profits/gains are taxable in the UK, losses are usually available for some form of write off.
The method and amount of which you are taxed depends on your personal circumstances. Traders are taxed between 20% and 45%, Investors are taxed between 10% and 20%.
There are also tax-free allowances available which currently stand at £11,850 for traders (personal allowance) and £11,700 for investors (capital gains tax allowance). These allowances can only be used once across cryptocurrency and non-cryptocurrency profits.
In some cases you would not need to pay tax on your cryptocurrency, but if you do it will need to be declared on your cryptocurrency self-assessment.
There is a phrase 'hodl', which was coined a few years ago to describe somebody who buys cryptocurrency and never sells – they hang on to their cryptocurrency through all the volatile price increases and decreases.
If you are one of these people, who bought, but never traded, never sold, then you are one of those who should not need to pay taxes.
There is one simple option available to cryptocurrency investors to not pay tax.
This comes from utilising the capital gains tax free allowance, which is £11,700 for the 2018/19 tax year. In essence, if you make a gain of less then £11,700 (and you are classed as an investor) then you do not have any tax to pay.
This is not the total sale price, it is the profit on your investment that counts. Also, this tax free allowance is for all investment gains – if you've sold shares a gain, this will eat into the £11,700.
Some well planned sales of your crypto-assets can allow you to have a £nil tax bill.
Yes. Cryptocurrency trading is viewed by HMRC in the same way as 'normal' trading income and you would be taxed accordingly. The important aspect to consider if whether you actually count as a trader in the eyes of HMRC.
To determine this, you can look at the Badges of Trade. Is cryptocurrency your main source of income? What is the volume of trades and frequency? Do you have prior experience in financial trading?
If you count as a trader and make a profit above the tax free allowance, you'll have a tax payment due. You will also likely need a cryptocurrency bank account to enable profits to be received in cash.
Any assets sold for a gain above £11,700 (for the 2018/19 tax year) are taxable. Gains are the sale price less the purchase price.
In tax terms, 'gains' relate to investment disposals and not trading profit. However, for those who have traded cryptocurrency at a gain, you'll likely to have a tax charge on your profits.
Taxes are paid via the same means as a non-cryptocurrency related tax. This is:
1) Via HMRC's self assessment tax return, which is completed yearly on an individual level.
2) Via a Corporation tax return, which is completed for Limited Companies.
Taxes are reported via the same means as a non-cryptocurrency related income. You can add the cost of the cryptocurrency to your tax return as follows:
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The ACRL Framework for Information Literacy Sandbox (sandbox.acrl.org) has been launched. It is designed to serve as a place to discover ways to use the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education in instructional settings, as well as to share activities and teaching resources related to the Framework.
Searching and browsing for resources is open to everyone. You do not need a contributor account to visit the site and be inspired by the resources that have been shared.
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Some of the line has been revamped recently and I thought the new lipsticks look good but the eyeshadow trios are just ugly color combinations for my taste (at least the 7 colors they sell here...no idea if the line contains more variations?)....very weird and unwearable combos. Anyway, I am sure the strange mix of colors will appeal to many but I am probably too conservative, boring and used to my typical graduated Japanese color palettes =P
I found this Natural Finish Cream Concealer in a new makeup store and swatched the lightest shade with no intention to buy it but when I tried it on I had to buy it right away as it was the perfect super pale shade I was missing a bit in my beauty arsenal so far. It helped that the store had 10% off on everything so I paid roughly €25 for it (still pricey but it will last an eternity!)
Finding a concealer is even harder than foundation as I want my concealer to be a tad bit lighter than my skin. I have a few very light Japanese concealers but one is a bit sheer (the DHC one I love so much for using around my eyes that I used up 3 of it already) and the old one from Maquillage is a bit...well...old (4-5 years?) and it´s a tad bit yellow.
Anyway, the new Natural Finish Cream Concealer is absolutely fantastic.
It comes in a 10ml lipgloss tube which is the only part I dislike as the slanted plastic applicator has no use in application really. Either a pointy tip or a regular spongey doe-foot applicator were to be a much more convenient choice in my opinion.
I squeeze a bit of the concealer on the back of my hands and then blend it with my fingers around my eyes and apply it with my concealer brush on spots.
This spreads absolutely evenly as it has a super smooth texture that doesn´t settle into fine lines - on the contrary, it seems to smooth ilnes out which is something I positively notice around my eyes as the skin looks much more even with this product.
Since this is so creamy it spreads really well without tugging the delicate eye area.
The pigmentation is very good so coverage is easily achieved with just a dab of this stuff.
The concealer lasts on me all day long right now in this cold weather. I can´t predict if it would melt/slide off in summer or hot/humid weather.
I like that this is now unfragranced unlike the older Shiseido makeup products. It´s dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested and I haven´t had any irritations so far. This concealer is resistant to sweat, oil and water. It contains high amounts of silicones as far as I can see on the ingredients list so if you are sensitive to those or fear it might break you out then steer clear.
Color #1 Light is an extremely fair shade which should be suitable for the lightest skin-tones.
Overall a great product and I´ll continue using this regularly.


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Zippy Zipper Pull
The stitch used in this zippy zipper pull is easy enough for even beginners to work with. Follow the instructions below, and your zipper will be beautiful in no time.
What You'll Need:
Two colors of cord
Three beads
What To Do:
Choose two colors you want to use -- one dark and one light works best; cut each cord 12 inches long. Thread the laces through the zipper's pull, and fold the laces in half so the bottoms are even. You now have four laces to work with.
Arrange the dark-colored laces in the middle and the light ones on the
outside. With the light laces, make a simple knot in front of the middle laces.
Pull tightly.
Turn the zipper pull to the back, and tie a simple knot behind the
middle laces. Repeat knotting the laces in front and in back of the middle
laces five times.
Add a bead to the dark middle laces. Pull the light laces around the bead, and, with the dark laces, begin tying knots around the light laces.
Repeat this procedure until you have added all three beads.
End by tying five knots with the dark laces. Tie a dark and light lace together to hold the knots of the zipper pull, then repeat with the other two laces.
Leave about 3/4 inch of lace, and tie a knot at the end of each lace. Trim the ends of the laces below the knots.
With all these different zipper pulls as options, there's no need for any of your zippers to ever be boring again. And, you'll find your bags, luggage, and sweaters in a flash when you make them unique with the crafts you've created yourself. Have fun!
For more fun craft projects and ideas for kids, see:
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Yeah, we know. Something went wrong on YouTube's end. Will fix as soon as we can!
"that's what she said" FTW!
"Nobody talks to me like that!" HAHA
You two are a hilarious pair...makes me want to go to the SfN fun *sniffle*
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16 November 2008
Clear As Day- Acrylic
I'm not sure that I would want to stay year-round in Naples-- but I would definitely consider an extended stay during winter months. The real estate looks pricey -- so you would have to stay "near by". But I didn't seen any cutting-edge art--- so there's definitely room for new artists and new ideas!
Corkscrew Sanctuary was a highlight of my trip-- and I garnered many images that will work themselves into new paintings. What a beautiful place! There were so many birds, gators, insects, and reptiles. It was the original Florida... which is fading so fast.
I can't wait to get to the Everglades next winter~
Tower Grove Lily
48" H x 24" W
4 comments:
- Sandy Maudlin said...
Ohhh. You are soo happy. I can tell this far away. Glad you're finding some very positive things in the art scene. Sounds wonderfully encouraging. Good luck.
- November 16, 2008 at 7:51 AM
You may be happy to know Naples real estate is lower than it's been in years. You can pick up some exceptional properties at unbelievable prices right now. Before you hit the outskirts you might check around right under your nose. I'll bet you'll be pleasantly surprised! I hope you enjoy your visit!
- November 16, 2008 at 5:57 PM
- Susan Liles said...
Love the painting! Love Florida and the beaches, I was in Sandestin, south of Fort Walton Beach last Dec. and can so much of the Florida influence in your paintings.
- November 16, 2008 at 11:24 PM
- carol said...
Love the painting - a touch of Monet there - no? Hope you sell lots of paintings in good ole FLA. Lived in West Palm Beach many years ago but could not take the climate now. Lovely new photo of you.
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If any of you gin lovers need any encouragement there are some good gin apps out there. I was previously using Ginto but the have shut it down. Now I am using Ginventory which is ok but not quite as easy to use. Helpful if you are searching for a specific gin but not great for browsing/discovering.
Just got the new release from Tanqueray, Frank Sinatra's favourite gin. I tasted it neat last night and its the lightest gin I've ever tasted with a finish of bitter orange. I had planned to drink this with Sicilian lemon tonic but I don't think its strong enough for that.
'Cigars are a hobby, cigarettes an addiction'
I hold Tanqueray up as the gold standard for gin. Four botanicals clean, simple.
I have been wary of their varietals as I love limes and thought the Rangpur would be a killer, but I found it tasted quite synthetic... glad to hear this one is a winner.
If you are really into your gin, get yourself along to one of the many places that allows you to distil your own. I went to 45 Gin School and made a blend based on Tanqueray but building in some key flavours to give quite a soft, dry and warm sensation on the palate. It's tremendous fun!
"Dear heart, you're talking to a man- a real man- who drinks straight Tequilla, with lime and salt on the rim, and smokes cigars" (J Zavala)
Tanqueray is also my goto gin. Im not really a g&t person so mostly drink it in negronis and martinis. It has a nice balance in most cocktails. This looks interesting, may work well as a negroni with its orange element.
Monkey 47 is my go to Gin, throw a bit of dried grapefruit in there and its even better.
For tonic water the best Ive ever had is Double Dutch cucumber and watermelon, so refreshing but high in sugar if you care about that...
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The Tanqueray Rangpur is excellent. Will have to get the Sevilla.
Its a bit different and I couldnt drink too much in one sitting but I always find myself coming back to Brockmans
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Whitley Neil Raspberry for me at the moment with a few frozen raspberries chucked in with the ice
'Cigars are a hobby, cigarettes an addiction'
Edinburgh Gin Seaside is one of my favourites.
If you want a good kick, try the Edinburgh Cannonball as well.... Nice and strong
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Hillary says 2016 not something she expects to do again
ABC News's Barbara Walters lands the Hillary Clinton exit interview from the State Department, in which she says she doesn't intend to campaign in 2016: "I've said I really don't believe that that's something I will do again," she said. "I am so grateful I had the experience of doing it before."
Walters also said on "Good Morning America" that Clinton's husband wants her to run, but that she herself is uncertain. It's unclear if it will be part of her full interview report when it airs — the GMA version was a teaser.
It would not be surprising if Clinton's husband would like to see her run. But Clinton will exit Foggy Bottom — and potentially run for office again — as an independent entity, someone who just ran one of the most important offices in Washington. It's a difference from the campaign she ran four years ago, which was, in many ways, presented as a return to her husband's tenure.
As for whether she ultimately will run, she has moved a bit away from a hard "no," but just a bit.


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Everyone has a clear idea of how fantasy elves – as opposed to their fairy tale counterparts – look and act. They are ancient and wise and possess both great nobility and power. In form Elves stand as tall as men – taller than some – though they are of slighter build and greater grace. They revel in the wonders of nature, the beauty of songs and tales, the glimmer of the stars, and the voice of the waters. They are not always called Elves but, whether it is Tolkien's Eldar, Guy Gavriel Kay's Lios Alfar, Tad Williams' Sithi, Raymond E Feist's Eledhel, Michael Moorcock's Melniboneans or Katherine Kerr's Elycion Lacar, these common features make them unmistakable as a fantasy archetype. In the worlds of fantasy role-playing there are numerous divisions and subdivisions of this proud, noble and ancient race – High Elves, Wood Elves, Half-Elves, Wild Elves, Sea Elves, Deep Elves – the list goes on and on. But there is one Elvish race that pops up time and time again in almost every fantasy world, one that is as synonymous with darkness as their fair cousins are with light and goodness. They have many names – Drow, Moredhel, Dark Eldar, Svart Alfar, Norns – but they are best known as Dark Elves.
Dark Elves have actually been around in mythology almost as long as Elves themselves – Celtic folklore in particular is full of tales of the Dark or Unseelie Court, causing mischief and mayhem for both humans and their Light or Seelie Court counterparts. They are also referenced as Dokkalfar or Svart Alfar in the Norse myths. In the Eddas Dark Elves were not truly evil as such, they could mainly be distinguished from Lios Alfar (or 'Light Elves') by the fact that they dwelt within the earth and were mostly swarthy, while their cousins lived in Alfheim, located in heaven, and were said to be fairer than the sun to look at. There also seems to have been some overlap between Svart Alfar and Dwarves, although this is done away with by Tolkien in his legendarium, which refers to them as two different races. Tolkien's Moriquendi seem to be the origin of Dark Elves in fantasy fiction because it is in them that the term 'Dark' is first given a specifically negative connotation. In Tolkien's world, from the beginning there was a division between the Elves who desired the light of the Undying Lands versus Elves who did not wish to leave Middle Earth, implying that these 'Dark' Elves willingly tolerated the shadows that the Dark Lord Morgoth had put upon Middle Earth.
The creators of fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons picked up on this distinction and ran with it in their fictional race, the Drow. In fact the term 'Drow' comes from mythology rather than fiction. In the folkloric traditions of the Orkney and Shetland islands a Drow is a small, troll-like fairy creature, in general inclined to be short of stature, ugly and both shy and mischievous in nature. Like the troll of Scandinavian legend, with which the Drow (sometimes spelt 'Trow') shares many similarities, they are nocturnal creatures; venturing out of their 'knowes' (earthen mound dwellings) solely in the evening. Although in D&D the Drow are sinister and evil rather than merely mischievous, it is interesting to note that they retain this nocturnal, subterranean nature. The Drow perhaps encapsulate what are considered the common characteristics of Dark Elves, being known for their aggression, deceit, and stealth. They are brutal and cruel by nature, having little mercy when it comes to cheating, fighting, or anything dealing with the life of another being. They have little respect for even their own kind, at times waging war against each other. However, clans are known to band together, to combat invasions and attacks by other races. They do not mix blood with other races. They lurk in dark places and love the shadows. Rarely will they come into the light for needless purposes, but it is not usually believed light will harm or weaken them. Their weakness varies upon legend, and may include excessive heat, rain, nettles, or the blossoms of some plants and trees. Dark elves generally travel in pairs or groups, as their tendencies towards cheating and theft make them targets for retaliation and violence at the hands of other races.
The above seems to be the template that has been followed both in fantasy fiction and other role-playing worlds ever since. For instance, the Dark Elves of the Warhammer World have lived in exile in Naggaroth, the Land of Chill, ever since they made war on their hated enemies the High Elves under the leadership of Malekith the Witch King. Tad Williams' Norns are a more elegant version of the Drow, who also live in the coldest part of his fantasy world of Osten Ard, paying tribute to their undead ruler, Ineluki the Storm King. It is the D&D fantasy setting that has produced one of the most famous Dark Elves in fiction – Drizzt Do'Urden – who, in contrast to his dastardly brethren, is actually that rare thing for a Drow, brave, noble and self-sacrificing. Another iconic Dark Elf is Nerevar, the legendary Hortator and King of the Chimer from the fantasy world of The Elder Scrolls. Technically, he is not necessarily a Dark Elf in the game, depending on the player's race, but he is the reincarnation of the Chimer Nerevar Indoril, once king of Morrowind. Going back to the world of Warhammer, I have to mention one of my favourite graphic novel anti-heroes, the Black Library's very own Malus Darkblade, a latter-day Elf With No Name, riding his giant lizard across the wastes of Naggaroth righting wrongs and generally kicking butt! One thing is for sure, whether they are playing the role of good guys or villains, the Dark Elf is a mysterious, alluring and constantly evolving fantasy archetype and one that I'm sure is here to stay.


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Beginner fresh meat packages
Our fresh meat package deals are perfect for beginner derby skaters. You are going to need a pair of skates, helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards and a mouth guard, and if you buy all these products together you get a 10% discount off the total.
All you need to do is add the products in your size and colour choice to your shopping cart and go to check out, choose your shipping method and then type fresh-meat (don't forget the dash between fresh and meat) into the discount coupon box. This will apply a 10% discount to your order.
You can use this discount for any skates, helmets or pads, and to save even more, grab some outdoor wheels or spare bearings at the same time and get 10% off those as well...
To get the discount you must add a pair of skates, a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards to your order, other items are optional.
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Defective planning, lack of coordination has led to lack of transport infrastructure in the islands: Bishnu
Port Blair, Aug. 19: In a letter to the Hon'ble President of India and copies to the Prime Minister and others concerned, the Member of Parliament, Shri Bishnu Pada Ray has highlighted the delay in construction of 400 Passenger capacity vessel of A&N Administration 'MV Mayabunder', which has been causing immense hardship to the people of Southern Group of Islands.
The MP wrote "The Govt. is well aware of the geographical isolation of A&N Islands and the problems being faced by the islanders for the past many years due to poor connectivity, especially those living in the Southern Group. The Ship acquisition plan of the Govt. has always remained a dream to the islanders and none of the ships ordered with Indian Shipyard was delivered as per schedule".
He noted that the passenger ship MV Mayabunder with 400 pax capacity was ordered with M/s Alcock Ashdown, Gujarat Ltd. sometime in 2001. The target was to deliver it by 2003 or so but it is yet to be delivered after a decade.
The MP further explained that the UT Administration had made a plan to acquire 25 new ships during the 11th Five Year Plan, of which only two 500 passenger capacity ships have been ordered so far. The ships available with the Administration for plying between Port Blair and Southern Group are very old and not fit even to carry cows and buffalos. These old ships remain non-operational due to prolonged repairs due to vintage of those obsolete machineries.
He further said that the attempt by the UT Administration and SCI to charter ships as a stop gap arrangement has also proved a failure. A 1975 vintage ship 'MF Samsun' was chartered in a haphazard manner costing Rs. 60 Crores approx. chartering charges per annum. This ship he said, though appears to be a luxury but the fact is it is not fit to travel as the air conditioner of this compact ship always remains under repair, putting untold sufferings to the travellers.
The ship 'MV Mayabunder' was ordered with a defunct PSU at a contractual cost of Rs. 63 crores in 2001, which halted progress some time in 2004. The UT Administration has already released Rs. 55 Crores approx. out of which some portion of the amount was released even after the work was halted. Now with the delay, the estimated cost of completion of the ship is roughly around Rs. 170 Crores, which the UT Administration has to bear and the shipyard has no liability or any kind of penalty.
The MP blamed it on the defective planning, lack of coordination, improper selection of agencies and cumbersome Govt. procedures as the factors that lead to lack of transport infrastructure. He therefore has appealed to the President of India and others for an immediate intervention in the issue in order to resolve the burning ship connectivity problems of A&N Islands.


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We have travelled on Silversea ships on 5 previous cruises, and they have been just marvelous. So we chose that company again to visit the Galapagos, departing Baltra for 7 days in the West Islands. We were expecting that the same standards of excellence would apply to this Expedition ship, even if less luxe. And the marketing materials from the company confirmed the expectation. We were mislead. Unforgivably. THE GOOD: the locale and the excellent expedition leaders, filled with enthusiasm and knowledge, fluent in English, and all guiding for many years. The islands offer a variety of terrain and wildlife, and the hiking, snorkeling, and Zodiac tours are just SO GOOD. Even a little spelunking in a lava tube. Animals and birds with no fearful reaction to people are as approachable as legend has it. It's so amazing, and worthy of everyone's bucket list. THE BAD: The ship. It's an older one, perhaps 25 years, but in poor repair. For example, the air conditioning is inadequate; the dining room was stifling, the bathrooms were a common source of passenger grumbling, and the engineering staff seems incapable of making repairs quickly, or even at all. But it does have nice layout for the Veranda suites, - although they are small, they are more attractive and efficient than the Owner's Suite, with two big faults: the shower produces so much humidity that every mirror in the cabin mists up, - even though the bathrooms were allegedly renovated, and there is so little storage that passengers were cautioned not to hang clothes from the overhead sprinklers. Really! Although they replaced the beds, they didn't include the under bed suitcase storage standard on the larger ships. THE TRULY UGLY: the FOOD and the HOTEL MANAGEMENT. If I were to buy this company today, the Chef and the Hotel Manager would be looking for a new job tomorrow. The food varied from not bad to just inedible. Scrambled eggs that make hospital food look good, waiters that simply can't deliver a complete order at the same time. The cook hasn't even mastered the fried egg. Although the restaurants (there are only two) advertised as 'open seating with no reservations required' the 5th deck grill, which offers food you cook at your table on hot rock slabs, has only enough of these it would seem to enable them to set up half the tables. The alternative, the overheated dining room. But although it's easier to find a table outdoors for lunch, the pizza is the only very good and reliable choice. I had a hamburger, - represented as ground filet, that was late, overcooked (MR is not dark grey), and stringy. Not one of the six at our table finished theirs. You can walk into the bar, and find it, and all the others, closed, - or if open, you have to summon the waiter (they have not been trained to watch for and approach a new arrival) they are willing, but untrained and unresponsive. Breakfast was discontinued at 08:25, even though early expedition passengers were returning and looking for the breakfast they missed. This is in such stark contrast to all the other voyages, where food and drink is excellent in preparation, presentation and service, and all but available 24 hours a day, - somewhere. I don't think I met a satisfied passenger. Everyone was grumbling. We felt deceived by the misrepresentation of the cruise as 5 star luxe . The Silversea Line has done itself a huge disservice launching this expansion, which is certainly not ready for prime time, before they have renovated the ship and trained the staff to the standards their brand connotes. One of our fellow passengers, - a travel agent, is vowing that she will never again sell Sliversea, - and she had previously been a big supporter. I am disappointed in the ship and food, and somewhat angry at the misrepresentation, and although we were among the most frequent travelers recognized at their Venetian Society reception, we have made our last trip with Silversea. So I am sad too. Read Less
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In farming systems, forests have historically played an important role as a source of products and opportunities to earn income. Past Tuskegee studies have examined social issues such as the minority forest landowner (Gan and Kolison 1999, Zabawa and Kolison 1998); valuation of non-timber benefits of different forest ecosystem management strategies (Gan et al. 1996 and Gan and Miller 2001); and the impact of site preparation on timber and non-timber values (Gan et al. 1996). Economic returns are important to many forest landowners, particularly minority and limited resource landowners (Schelhas and Zabawa 2003). Yet relatively few landowners have formal management plans or undertake the forest management activities that would enable them to realize greater returns (Schelhas and Zabawa 2004).
Another area of research is the social and cultural structure of forestlands. Forest landowners value their forests for diverse reasons and manage them in diverse ways. Landowners have generally been treated as individuals, but they obtain information and resources and manage their land through complex social networks and communities. Current research is being conducted in the areas of: forest values influenced by social and economic position (small versus large landholding size), race and ethnicity, urban and rural experiences, and gender and their influence on forest management. Gan and Kebede (2004) surveyed small-scale African American forest landowners in the Alabama Black Belt. Results identified several factors, including management planning, that increased the contribution of forest land to household income.


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Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission Radiation (LASER) is a true form of light which promotes stabilization of abnormal cellular activity. Photochemical responses in the tissue help to control pain and accelerate healing There is no sensation and the number of treatments required depends on the body's natural healing rate and the affliction each treatment lasts approximately 1-2 minutes and there are no adverse side effects. Where applicable, Laser Therapy is the method of choice for this millennium.
Why Laser Therapy?
- easy to apply
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Benefits of Laser Therapy
- Rapid Cell Growth
- laser light accelerates cellular reproduction and growth
- Faster Wound Healing
- Increased Metabolic Activity
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- Increased Vascular Activity
- laser light will regenerate lymph vessels and veins to allow the affected tissue to achieve the best possible circulation.
- Anti-Inflammatory Action
- laser light reduces swelling caused by bruising or inflammation and improves joint mobility.
- Stimulated Nerve Function
- Slow recovery of nerve function in damaged tissue can result in "dead" limbs or numb areas. Laser light will speed the process of nerve cell reconnection to bring numb areas back to life. Laser light also increases the amplitude of action potentials to optimize muscle action.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton are asking all the royal baby watchers out there to refrain from sending personal gifts of clothing, toys and books once the new royal bundle arrives sometime next month.
Instead, they want well-wishers to donate to charities because they know that in these austere times, people from their many causes need far more than they do. And, let's face it, this baby, who will be third in line to the throne, will want for nothing.
Also expected to benefit from the impending royal birth: the UK economy. Experts have predicted a massive windfall, with Britons expected to spend a staggering £243 million ($376 million) on champagne, memorabilia and food for baby-related parties.
At the same time, the Buckingham Palace shop reports constantly rising pre-orders of all things Kate, including books and postcards of the world's most famous mum-to-be.
Also getting ready for the baby bonanza: the world famous Madame Tussauds London. Wax figures of William and Kate already are the number one attraction there and the cheeky people at the tourist haven are taking no chances when it comes to the new arrival. They already have had wax babies made of both sexes - so the minute the news breaks of the birth, they can simply slip the correct wax baby into the couple's hands.
Finally, if you want to know how the Duchess passes the time while relaxing at the palace in her last month of pregnancy, she is simply, like so many expectant mums, feet up and chilling out.
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Eligibility for the Welsh Government's Sustainable Production Grant (SPG), which can provide a grant of between £12,000 and £50,000, requires a partner in the business to attend a'Sustainable Farming Event' organised by Farming Connect. The individual attending must be registered as a business partner with Farming Connect and Welsh Government Rural Payment Wales.
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1 Corinthians 1 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
Appeal to Unity
1 Paul, called as an apostle of Jesus Christ [a]by the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,
2 To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, [b]saints by calling, with all who in every place call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours:
3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
4 I thank [c]my God always concerning you for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus, 5 that in everything you were enriched in Him, in all speech and all knowledge, 6 even as the testimony concerning Christ was confirmed [d]in you, 7 so that you are not lacking in any gift, awaiting eagerly the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ, 8 who will also confirm you to the end, blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God is faithful, through whom you were called into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
10 Now I exhort you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all [e]agree and that there be no [f]divisions among you, but that you be [g]made complete in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11 For I have been informed concerning you, my brethren, by Chloe's people, that there are quarrels among you. 12 Now I mean this, that each one of you is saying, "I am of Paul," and "I of Apollos," and "I of Cephas," and "I of Christ." 13 [h]Has Christ been divided? Paul was not crucified for you, was he? Or were you baptized [i]in the name of Paul? 14 [j]I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, 15 so that no one would say you were baptized [k]in my name. 16 Now I did baptize also the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized any other. 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not in [l]cleverness of speech, so that the cross of Christ would not be made void.
The Wisdom of God
18 For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who [m]are perishing, but to us who [n]are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written,
"I will destroy the wisdom of the wise,
20 Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? 21 For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was well-pleased through the foolishness of the [o]message preached to save those who believe. 22 For indeed Jews ask for [p]signs and Greeks search for wisdom; 23 but we preach [q]Christ crucified, to Jews a stumbling block and to Gentiles foolishness, 24 but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
26 For [r]consider your calling, brethren, that there were not many wise according to [s]the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble; 27 but God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong, 28 and the base things of the world and the despised God has chosen, the things that are not, so that He may nullify the things that are, 29 so that no [t]man may boast before God. 30 But [u]by His doing you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, [v]and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption, 31 so that, just as it is written, "Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord."
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Do Nano Towels Work?
Do Nano Towels work? That's one of the first questions that most people have when they hear about this new reusable cleaning product.
Well, I've got some good news for you. First of all, your days of wasting money on paper towels will soon be over. Yes, paper towels are not that expensive. But, if you spend a few dollars every time you go to the store to buy a package that can quickly add up over time.
On top of that, it's a very wasteful way to use a valuable natural resource, so finding a reusable alternative should be something that everyone is interested in.
But of course, there's still one big question that remains.
Do Nano Towels Work?
The answer to that is a resounding yes, and they use a new type of technology that makes them far superior to paper towels, which means that your cleaning jobs will be less labor intensive. Who doesn't want to make things easier when it comes to housework?
Nano Towels Use New Technology To Make Cleaning Easier Than Ever Before
When many people first hear about Nano Towels they assume that they are simply another version of a microfiber towel that has been available for many years now. While this is an assumption that is understandable, it's also wrong.
Nano Towels use a proprietary fiber called Nanolon fiber. This is what gives them their powerful cleaning abilities and makes them so effective. This new technology has been tested extensively in the laboratory to ensure that it can do everything that it was designed to do.
The result of all of this hard work and research are Nano Towels.
Nano Towels Can Be Used With Nothing But Water
One of the biggest benefits of using Nano Towels is that you can use them with nothing else but water to get surfaces clean that you usually have to use some type of cleaner for.
You probably have a cleaner for your:
- Countertops.
- For your glass.
- For your furniture.
- For and various areas of your home that you have to clean on a regular basis.
That's a lot of different cleaners! While it may not seem like it now, that's also a lot of money that you are spending. What if there was a way to get everything in your home clean without having to rely on a bunch of different cleaners?
Do Nano Towels Work REALLY Well?
Not only do they work, they work when you use nothing more than plain water!
Another major reason you should switch to using Nano Towels, and avoid using cleaners, is for the positive effect it will have on the environment.
- Nano towels can be used over and over again, which means that you won't simply use them then throw them out like you would a paper towel.
On top of that many household cleaners are not environmentally friendly. You may think about it at the time, but those small amounts of cleansers that end up washed down the sink each time you use them can add up to a big impact on the environment. While there are green cleaners out there, these are hardly a perfect solution either.
For one thing, they tend to be quite expensive, and on top of that the packaging they come in produces waste. The point here is that you are far better off using Nano Towels and water than you are using paper towels and any household cleaners that you typically buy.
So How Do Nano Towels Work So Well?
They do because the Nanolen Fiber that they are constructed from was engineered to capture dirt, dust, grime, liquids, and any other types of debris. In fact, it has been said that Nano Towels are like a magnet for dirt.
You can use them like you would normally use paper towels, but they are far more versatile than a regular paper towel. Most people use sponges and scrubbers for cleaning because paper towels lack the ability to be used for cleaning areas that require more scrubbing.
With Nano Towels this isn't an issue, they are highly durable and can take the place of different scrubbers and sponges that you are probably using now.
Do Nano Towels Work And Will They Last Me A Long Time?
Nano Towels absolutely work just as advertised, and they come with a 1-year warranty. If for whatever reason you aren't happy with your Nano Towels before the year is up you can return them and get your money back, or get a new set to replace the ones that you have now.
On top of that even if they don't prove to have any type of defect that causes them to be ineffective, you can still ask for your money back if you feel that they aren't as amazing as they claim to be. You literally have nothing to lose by trying Nano Towels, and you have everything to gain.
- Want to avoid having to use harsh cleaners that aren't environmentally friendly?
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Once you order your own set of Nano Towels you won't ever ask again if they work and can do all that they claim to be able to do. The manufacturer is so confident that you will be blown away by them that they are offering a 100% money back guarantee!
Nobody offers this kind of guarantee unless they are certain that the product they are selling really is as amazing as they claim it to be. So don't wait any longer.
Don't keep throwing away money on paper towels and household cleaners. Instead look for a better solution, a solution that will save you money and cut down on the amount of time and effort you have to spend on housework. Look for Nano Towels today.


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A device that generates hydrogen gas while purifying air could one day be used to simultaneously combat urban pollution and provide an environmentally friendly fuel source for vehicles.
Developed by scientists from the University of Antwerp and the University of Leuven in Belgium, the device only requires light to work, making it a promising technology for cities looking to improve their air quality.
"We use a small device with two rooms separated by a membrane," said study lead author professor Sammy Verbruggen, from the Universities of Antwerp and Leuven.
"Air is purified on one side, while on the other side hydrogen gas is produced from a part of the degradation products. This hydrogen gas can be stored and used later as fuel, as is already being done in some hydrogen buses, for example. "
The device is currently only available as a prototype, but the researchers plan to scale it up to be used in industrial-level settings, where it could be used to combat the ever-growing problem of urban air pollution.
The device relies on specific nanomaterials within the its membrane, which act as a catalyst to help convert air pollution into hydrogen.
Previously these materials have been used to convert water into hydrogen, however the researchers found that using polluted air was not only also possible, but potentially more effective.
"These catalysts are capable of producing hydrogen gas and breaking down air pollution," explained Verbruggen. "In the past, these cells were mostly used to extract hydrogen from water. We have now discovered that this is also possible, and even more efficient, with polluted air."
With a prototype now demonstrated, the researchers plan to develop an industrial-scale version.
"We are currently working on a scale of only a few square centimetres. At a later stage, we would like to scale up our technology to make the process industrially applicable," explained Verbruggen.
"We are also working on improving our materials so we can use sunlight more efficiently to trigger the reactions. "
Air pollution is a problem attracting increasing attention in much of the world. The UK government, for example, is currently being sued for repeatedly failing to act on the problem, having taken little action after repeatedly breaching legal air pollution limits in many of its urban areas.
A growing body of research is also drawing links between air pollution and poor health. A study published in ACS Nano in April suggested that nanoscale particles in polluted air could be contributing to heart disease and strokes, while a study by Yale School of Public Health found that air pollution contributes to higher levels of depression.
Other conditions linked to poor air quality include lung cancer and respiratory diseases such as asthma.
It is hoped that the research, which is published today in the journal ChemSusChem, could help to combat the problem.


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The Rolling Stones have postponed a club show at New York's Beacon Theatre tonight (October 31) so singer Mick Jagger can rest his voice.
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As previously reported, the band were joined by White Stripes mainamn Jack White, Christina Aguilera and Buddy Guy on Sunday night (October 29) at the Beacon Theatre as part of Bill Clinton's 60th birthday celebrations.
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they described my face, personality and thoughts. later i blocked them, another set of observers did the same thing and a disabled man made reference to them as working for the media. one week before i was to go back to the us, a group of et's in human form, knew i would be on a train and in what car, they were there before i arrived, even though my ticket purchase was random. since i told no one they knew the future. two of them pretended to me drinking a beer at the exit however they acted like military security. i sat in the last seat and to the right a man stared straight forward, when i asked this man several times what the next station was and he wouldn't respond i then noticed the whole train was suspect. four seats directly in front of me i saw a fat short man in a suit and to his left sat a tall woman. since there was clear glass above for luggage, i could see a great deal from the reflection. i made sure not to be looking up but from my peripheral notice this man pushing large numbered keys on what looked like a large phone the size of a telephone book, he spoke through a wired mic, and when he hit one button only he spoke instantly and since he was answering questions this was not a recording device. he spoke using legal nomenclature very and it tone was aggressive, he bounced ideas off the women, and again this was to find out my thoughts, feelings telepathically not using drawings. i decided to make a call to find out where my dog was taken after it was stolen, as soon as i said described the kind of dog it was and where i was calling my eyes rolled up and i heard the man start pushing buttons, again speaking to groups of people, one button at a time. moments later the women to his left told the guy chopping away thoughtlessly on his meg phone 10 x 12 four inches high, that "i was playing him" and i was too. i got scared and decided to stand by the two guys at the exit; they asked me where i was headed, and if i was getting off at the next station. i replied i was departing, when the train stopped i got out and they pretended to be waiting for me so at the last second i jumped back on, and returned to my seat. now since i heard they wanted to harm me when i arrived at one place, i pretend not to be eager to jump off fearing i'd gain another tail. so, when the train came to a full stop, the man next to me that never spoke, waved his arm and hand in a circular motion and said in a condescending slow creepy tone, "have a nice day" knowing full well only us people say that and he was irish. when, i got off the train, i jumped the tracks and one guy at the ticket office dialed a number and as he was speaking was following me with his head and eye describing me. after running mile, i decided to go back, and when i was on the platform two train agents asked me why i jumped off then on then off again, which is highly unusual for ireland. i simply replied i couldn't determine if my ticket was still valid and they walked away. i knew they were not human and all telepathic, i could tell the people around the train station were controlled by them and this later on was backed up when i was taken aboard a space craft and taken to a few planets. i was instructed, my observations about the earth were correct and i was being helped. i was told to warn people about certain events and i took a photo inside the craft of mars and the moon, both have bases. earth has had laser weapons for a long time and i was told that visitors are shot down because this is a prison planet, and in as much as we think we are being helped that is totally false, humans are a cattle to many groups of et's hence the rockefellers have a vested interest in the spiritual movement, they control all media, all legal systems etc… in one giant conspiracy. in dingle i was told by a women shop owner i had a yellow aura and she and her friends could see it. i subsequently found it was only broadcasting too much. i did find it rather easy to block the remote viewers thoughts and even permanently turn their brains to mush. one of them even grabbed his head as i was doing this claiming i wasn't a nice person. i was tired of them. in dingle, i noticed a bird flashing on a clear day about 12 noon, i thought nothing of it except of its circular pattern because some birds there do appear to shine in light, but at a distance of 500 feet it simply vanished. later that evening, again this was a month ago, i want to a remote pub had one beer, and a very old man came up to me, normally i am good listener, however, in this instance his face being only two feet from mine i notices his face change, his eye's go from round pupils to slits again and again, he walked away and i wasn't scared just wowed at what i just saw. so, all in one year, two orbs, five transparent ships, et's, abductions… it really set me a-back. because i was really never into et's although i did attend a conference once at university in the 90's. but in 1996 while on a date just about to enter a movie theater, i head clicking and felt like someone or thing blasted me with a mega drug. only when i heard dr. greer talk about fake alien abductions and his symptoms getting hit by a strong energy device last year did i know that it has happen to me for years. i even told doctors, got tests and would always get a clean bill of health. funny enough, only when i refused to join the illuminati and zionist at a secret meeting at dublin castle was i targeted. i also refused to head up and ngo in syria because i knew what they were up too. after that, i was targeted. in retrospect there have been a lot of so-called coincidences, my brother killed in 06, my best friend and prominent business owner assonated in 92, etc. they even stole my dog… at this point i want out of this game. i refuse to play anymore. since they can control virtually every detail like the movie "the truman show" i am tired, i don't want to ever return to earth, nor even be born. in fact, if i had it my way i'd simply prefer to never have came into existence. every step of the way has been tweaked for them or it or whatever they are. i hear promises again and again but it like democracy, all fakery, all lies. i am self aware now! do you people get it, experiment over, and since i have f*** them all off, this is my end and i will never be recycled here, and if one bails it means curtains for the rest, but i am out of patients, and now the earth will die and everyone in it because i don't care. i came from nothing, i was a blank stupid slow etc, then i realized as a boy i was being intentionally hindered like cattle or sheep, all for an experiment. one doesn't have to look to far for evil. so, best of luck here. these words are my promise to myself at death, i will have never existed nor will i ever have in all timelines all universes; i will never existed and the creator of souls will never know; i am erasing all my experiences and all thought and if they ever try to reconstitute me this universe will never have existed. f*** this planet! when i leave i can only hope the creator of souls gets a little payback from the dark forces, not with my help but by its own greedy pleasure. i either get my ship and leave or i just watch and do zero. the eyes of eight, what a bunch of cunts, i hope all universes and all things in all of them erase this universe because i refuse to be in it, it is a lost cause. cheers!


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Around 500,000 tourists benefit from fully digital payment solutions on Tallink Grupp's vessels By providing innovative digital payment solutions to one of the leading transportation providers in the Baltic Sea region, Wirecard further strengthens its position in the travel industry
Wirecard, the global innovation leader in digital financial technology, is enabling Tallink Grupp to accept the most popular Chinese payment methods, such as Alipay, onboard its fleet. Tallink Grupp is the leading passenger and cargo transportation service provider in the Northern region of the Baltic Sea and operates 14 vessels on seven different routes. The growing share of passengers from the Far East will benefit greatly from this cooperation to pay for goods and services onboard with their preferred payment methods. The integration was realized together with Wirecard partner Cimple Marketing.
In 2018, Tallink Grupp carried a total of 9.8 million passengers. Asian tourists are one of the largest customer groups for the company, with the number of Chinese passengers growing steadily over the last few years.
Paul Noorkõiv, Tallink Grupp's Vice CIO, said, "It is important that we take our Chinese customers' shopping preferences into account. According to our customer value proposal to offer an enjoyable travel experience, we make it as comfortable as possible for our guests to pay for goods, offering them the same options they are used to from back home. The collaboration with Wirecard allows us to deliver a seamless payment process to enhance the guest experience onboard."
Jan Rübel, Head of Sales Travel & Transport at Wirecard, added, "When traveling abroad, Chinese tourists are most likely to spend their money on duty free and retail shopping. Studies show that this target audience will buy even more if they can use their preferred payment methods." Stephan Ritzenhoff, Head of Partner Management, Travel & Mobility at Wirecard, said, "Together with Cimple Marketing, we are pleased to help the Tallink and Silja Lines tap into this potential by enabling them to accept popular Chinese digital payment methods onboard their ships."
The partnership benefits Chinese customers who can pay cashless on Tallink's ships as if they were in their home country, without the need to exchange cash into a foreign currency. In addition, they can also take advantage of special offers and coupons. By introducing such a comprehensive payment approach, fully digitized payment methods are also lucrative for merchants and suppliers.


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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has awarded contracts to five defense firms to develop ideas for new unmanned aerial systems that will serve the U.S. Navy's newest combat ships.
The contracts went to Aurora Flight Sciences in Manassas, Va., Carter Aviation in Wichita Falls, Texas, Maritime Applied Physics Corp., in Baltimore, Md., AeroEnvironment in Monrovia, Calif., and Northrup Grumman in Falls Church, Va. Each of the contracts is valued at less than $3 million, and will be used by each company to develop concepts for DARPA's Tactically Exploited Reconnaissance Node, or TERN, program, according to a recent press release.
The new UAS will be expected to provide video and other reconnaissance data for both peaceful and battle operations, and the aircraft will need to be launched from a variety of Navy ships, including the new Littoral Combat Ship. Many of these ships have little room for a landing strip, so the TERN UASs must be capable of very short take offs and landings.
To meet this short take-off and landing requirement, Carter Aviation plans to offer its Slowed Rotor/Compound technology that uses a slowly turning rotor to act as a fixed wing for efficient level flight, but can spin up the rotor for vertical take-offs, the release states. The other vendors will all have their own concepts to meet the terms of the DARPA contract.
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- A spacious luxury condominium spanning 2000+ square feet, The Pointe 3-bedroom Aqua allows you to come together with friends and family in an expansive open floor plan with kitchen, dining, and living room, while still providing tranquil personal space with each of the 3 bedrooms.Between poolside relaxing and beach dreaming, use the stainless steel kitchen to prepare small bites, full meals, or cocktails to enjoy around the kitchen island, curl up on the modern plush couch to indulge in the upcoming sporting event, or just kick back on one of the three patio's with wood trellis accents.A special feature of the 3-bedroom Aqua is a private splash pool awaiting you on the patio. Being one of only two units that have their own private splash pool, this unit quickly becomes the central hangout spot, and envy, of your friends and family. It's the perfect way to start and end your day.The master bedroom comes with an office nook if you are inclined to do some work while visiting The Pointe, and if you'd rather relax, this bedroom is equipped with a flat screen television, bathroom with bathtub and separate shower, and entrance onto its private balcony or patio.The bedroom off of the living room is discretely tucked away by closing off the sleek farm doors, and features a bathroom with separate bathtub and shower, dual sinks, and water closet.The final bedroom includes two king beds, flat screen television, office space, bathroom, and entry to its own private balcony or patio.Each 3-bedroom Aqua comes with washer and dryer, so you can feel productive while doing some poolside lounging. With only two Aqua units on the property, one of them is designed as a lockout, featuring a personal indoor foyer that greets you upon entering, with three separate entrances to the main living area with bedroom, the master bedroom, and the final third bedroom.Read More
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- The essentials: To help you get your vacation started, we have provided you with a starter kit with a few essentials like soap, bathroom tissue, and garbage bags. Any needs, beyond your initial set-up, can be purchased at a nearby convenience store.
- A clean room upon arrival is included with your stay. Maid service during your stay may be obtained for a fee with 24 hours' notice. Check with your rental office for more details.
- We offer ResortQuest guests exclusive offers from local vendors on our Key to the Beach program. Craving some fresh Gulf seafood? Want to spend the day on a pontoon boat? Ready to set sail on a sunset cruise? We got you covered! Check out these great deals and don't forget to download our mobile app for easy reference!
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Women's Argan Oil Cooperatives – How Argan Oil is Made
In recent years, Argan Oil has become world renowned for its beauty and health benefits. Once little known outside of Morocco, it has become embraced by the cosmetic industry and increasingly, more manufacturers are putting on their labels 'Contains Argan Oil' or 'Made with Argan Oil'. But what exactly is Argan Oil? Argan oil is a bi-product extracted from kernels inside the fruits of the argan tree and has been produced for centuries by the indigenous Amazigh [plural Imazighen commonly referred to as Berbers] women of Morocco.
The argan forest is very important to the people who inhabited it and subsisted from it for centuries. The argan tree has scientifically been proven to provide substances of great health and medicinal benefits.The important role of women in connection to the argan tree can be used to promote women's status, capabilities and empowerment.
Life in the argan forest is very different from other areas in Morocco, it is still very traditional and women commonly do not partake in the income-generating workforce. These women employed at argan oil cooperatives have accepted their first job and salary ever. At most cooperatives, the women sit on the floor with a large rock in front of them where they crack argan nuts on using a smaller rock they hold on to. This process requires a special technique and is very labor intensive. Once enough kernels are collected a screw-press machine crunches them and oil is. It usually takes around two to three days to get enough kernels to produce only one litre of oil!