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Lesser MedusaEdit
[[Summary::Lesser medusa are weaker versions of the more common medusa, the reason why is unknown.]] Some believe lesser medusa are a crossbreed between a human and a medusa while others believe it is a birth defect. Lesser medusa are very similar to common medusa, but they tend to be slightly taller and weaker. Lesser medusa are often used as slaves and servants by regular medusa, or sometimes as diplomats of medusa communities (since they lack petrification abilities).
For some reason, lesser medusa make pretty good adventurers. Since most adventuring parties don't care about races and origin (but care about being turned to stone because they looked in the bad direction) most of these ambitious creatures gain the chances to flourish. Sometimes, a lesser medusa adventurer can end up even more awesome than common medusa.
Racial TraitsEdit
- -2 Strength, +2 Dexterity, +2 Charisma: lesser medusa are quick and charismatic, but are frail and weak.
- Monstrous Humanoid
- Medium: As Medium creatures, lesser medusa have no special bonuses or penalties due to their size.
- Lesser medusa base land speed is 30 feet.
- Darkvision 60 feet.
- +1 natural armor.
- +2 racial bonus on all saving throw against petrification effects, immunity to medusa's prettifying gaze.
- +4 racial bonus on Spot and Listen checks.
- Gorgon Gaze (Su): As a standard action, a lesser medusa may freeze her enemies' muscles in place with a single gaze. A creature must make a Fortitude save or be dazed for 1 round. This ability can only be used every 1d4+1 rounds. The save DC is Charisma-based. Creatures immune to petrification effects are immune to this ability.
- Automatic Languages: Undercommon.
- Bonus Languages: Any (other than secret languages such as Druidic). See the Speak Language skill.
- Favored Class: Sorcerer
- Level Adjustment: +Level Adjustment::0
- Effective Character Level: Effective Character Level::1
Vital StatisticsEdit
|15 years
|Middle Age1
|Maximum Age
|55 years
|73 years
|90 years
|+4d20 years
|Base Height
|Height Modifier
|Base Weight
|Weight Modifier
|4' 10"
|120 lb.
|× (2d4) lb.
|4' 5"
|85 lb.
|× (2d4) lb.
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Posts Tagged 'compost'
29 Nov
Satireday on Eco-Crap
3 Sep
Change the World Wednesday – 3rd Sep
Birthday week is over.
I managed a greenish BBQ on the Saturday.
Basically only bones and food scraps went out in the rubbish. We used no 'one use' products. It turned out I had enough plates, and I have plenty of glasses, mostly saved from cheese spreads, and then there's my wine glasses.
Wine bottles went out yesterday for recycle collection.
Sunday lunch was salad made from BBQ left overs, Monday's was the same. Yesterday, I grated the last of the cucumber and chopped the half tomato and some shredded cabbage with grated cheese and chopped celery sticks then mixed in two eggs to make vege fritters.
Total actual vege waste… looks like the last vestiges of cabbage will end up in the compost (it's getting furry) along with scraps from the preparation of the salads.
You can read report of BBQ here.
This week's CTWW is Zero Waste Week.
This week, look for one more way to reduce the amount of waste you generate. Need some inspiration? Check out the Zero Waste Week Facebook Page and scroll through the posts for tips and ideas. Perhaps buy "naked" produce (items without any kind of packaging), carry a reusable bag at the market, or find creative uses for leftover food. If you have a baby in the house, try cloth diapers (nappies) and reusable wipes rather than the disposable varieties. Consider reusable menstrual products instead of single-use items. Find creative ways to upcycle "trash" or donate used items to charity. The idea, this week, is to find one more way to reduce waste..
.This week, I actually brought rubbish home.
Behind the recently complete apartment development is a plot of land. Brazilians use these as an informal local dump. This area was cleaned by Comlurb (the council rubbish service) just over a week ago. Already it has entulho (building and demoliton waste), cut trees, and old furniture. Brazilians don't have access to council dumping areas; they're too far away, and many don't have cars, and even less have cars with trailers.
Last week, Thursday on the way to work, I found a white cabinet. On the way home I lugged it home. The next day I went back to inspect what appeard to be a broken, relatively new wardrobe (closet). I took two of the larger pieces home (two trips, a walking stick does hamper one).
You can read about what I did and see photos on No Moaning Today.
So saving rubbish can be considered 'no waste'….
Yesterday for the recycle collection, I put out glass, plastic, polystyrene and cardboard. The Yucky rubbish went out for the regular collection later.
So far today, it's 2am, my rubbish has one milk carton, one plastic detergent bottle (both recyclable) and a coffee bag (sack). Now the coffee bag, I don't honestly know if it's plastic or some type of foil, or both, so it goes in the yucky rubbish along with a few scraps from my dinner plate..
Really, I don't have much rubbish. I do try on a daily basis to control what I put out for the landfill collection.
I'll never achieve Zero Waste, I know that, but I am conscious of what I chuck.
The celery I bought for the BBQ, none wasted, not even the base.
It's in a pot with some water and it is already sprouting, once it's established, I'll plant it. So in the future when I need celery, I won't need to buy a whole plant, just pluck what I need growing outside the kitchen
The suggestions in the Zero Waste challenge.
- It's very hard to find 'naked' produce here. I know of one shop where I can get some items, particularly spices and some bulk stuff like ketchup. But they don't have bulk sugar, flour, etc; the stuff I need.
- Creative food ideas, see above the challenge; I do that.
- Upcycling trash, yup, I do that too.
Remember a couple of weeks ago I mentioned that I had a number of old PC items, keyboards and mice and my old cellphone that I was looking for a way to dispose of responsibly. Turns out that the weekly recyclable collection accepts these items too. I also collected a video player and DVD player from the regular rubbish, hopeful that they may be useful, if not I can dispose of them correctly and now they won't finish up in the landfill as they would have.
Now, it's back to bed, and hopefully to sleep.
2 Apr
Change the World Wednesday – 2nd Apr
The fruits of my labour…
Good News
On Saturday we gained a new little sacolão (fruit and vege store) in the neighborhood. It's only small, but handy; and only 30 metres (32 yards) from home.
And the good thing is they don't get their produce from CEASA, the state supplier. With CEASA you can't guarantee the source. But they get their produce from a smallholder in Teresópolis in the north of the state. They have a choice of organic and pesticide-free veges.
And they're not expensive.
They already know that I don't like plastic bags and put the produce in my carry bag.
This morning when I took the photos, there was a big plastic bag of cauliflower trimmings, I asked and was able to take it to add to my compost heap. The bag… well, that will be used to put my recyclable water bottles in for the Tuesday recycle collection.
On with this weeks CTWW.
This week it's a biggie…
Choose one (or more) of the following activities:
- Say NO to plastic, especially plastic bottles and bags. The world's largest "landfill" is floating in the North Pacific Ocean and consists of plastic.
- Contact your state officials and encourage them to vote against off-shore drilling.
- Walk, ride a bike, or take public transportation this week. If you must drive, drive less.
- Maintain your car and fix any leaks (oil on the pavement gets washed into storms drains and ultimately finds its way to the ocean). Never toss used oil down the drain.
- Avoid fish and seafood this week. If you must eat it, make sustainable and healthy choices (look for the Marine Stewardship Council label to ensure that it is sustainable and environmentally friendly).
- Take part in a beach clean-up.
- Eliminate the use of toxic chemicals in your home.
- Avoid the use of herbicides and pesticides.
- Scoop pet waste. Letting it sit on the lawn means that it will enter our waterways.
- Stay off the water. If you must boat, do so responsibly (don't toss things into the water and use a human-powered boat rather than a gas-powered version).
- Dispose of all trash properly and pick up litter if you see it.
Leaves me breathless just reading it.
Part One
The plight of our oceans is disheartening. I have eluded to this in the past. Just because we can't 'see' under the ocean, we seem to forget that is is just as susceptible to pollution and predation as the land.
The ocean is threatened by plastic. Obvious plastic that we can see the plastic strewn beaches, the Pacific gyre are a public disgrace; and the less obvious the micro-pellets from our washing machines that enter the water chain. The ocean also is affected by the run off of pesticides and agro-chemicals from our farmlands. Then there are stupid politicians who make assinine decisions like the Australians to dump millions of tons of waste on coral reefs like the Great Barrier Reef. The oceans are subject to warming which is changing habitats, the you have massive problems with radiation from the likes of Fukushima in Japan; already 100% of tuna caught off the American coast have levels above the acceptable limits for consumption.
The oceans aren't safe for anyone, let alone the fish. The governments have stopped testing (American and Canadian) because the results are just too embarrassing. The latest IPCC report classifies Fukushima radiation as an 'extinction event'. Oh, don't get that wrong, it's not just the fish that are affected, ALL LIFE on the planet will be affected. Cancer/radiation related deaths in babies, new borns and foetuses are already increasing on the west coast of the USA.
Now that's just a tad more than serious.
Why isn't this in the news? The governments don't want you to know.
Furthermore, there are problems with over-fishing serious straining the life-cycles of marine life.
This week there was good news. Japan has been banned from it's 'research whaling' (read commercial whaling in disguise) in Antarctic waters. Japan has said it will bide by the ruling, but are already looking at loopholes like reduced quotas.
So to put it in a nutshell, we have totally destroyed the planet.
Not only the visible portions, but the invisible as well.
Man's irresponsibility is drawing us closer and closer to our own extinction.
It's time we woke up!
It's time we let the governments know!
It's time we got rid of the incumbent arseholes and their pandering to the corporations.
We need to take the dog by the tail and wake the bloody thing up, because until we do, we're f**ked!
This CTWW by Small is probably one of the most radical we face; certainly it is the most global.
We really need to educate the masses, because most of the populace is just sitting on its sanctimonious backside saying "oh, it'll never happen!" They are lulled into complacency by the lack of news, the government's 'do nothing' approach. And, worst of all the blatant bullshit of the deniers!
Well, I've got news for them: It is happening, here, it is happening now!
Part deux:
- While I am not perfect, there is plastic in my life, but I go out of my way to reduce it to a minimum.
- I am bound by public transport, no car; no car, less planetary resources used and wasted.
- I will not avoid fish, I consider that fish is an important dietary aspect. I do however, spurn fish like panga produced in the Asian sewer known as the Mekong River in Vietnam.
- I don't go to the beach, but I am active and vocal in keeping our neighbourhood clean.
- I use products that are non or less toxic where possible.
- I am now shopping at the new sacolão who are supporting fruit and vege with no pesiticides and organic produce (this is a new aspect in my life).
- My pet waste is composted. The worms do a good job.
There you have it, my CTWW.
The Pacific Gyre
If you get closer, it looks like this…
Some of those plastic bottles may be yours…
Makes you proud, doesn't it?
18 Sep
Change the World Wednesday – 18th Sept
Just two tomatoes left and unfortunately the new bush that is flowering is not producing fruit, maybe because of a small infestation of aphids.
When I mentioned Cloro's dirt box being emptied on the compost heap LivingSimplyFree expressed concern about cat poop having a parasite. It's true, cat poop does have a parasite, "Toxoplasma gondii is one of the most common parasites to infect humans, with some studies suggesting that up to a third of the entire human population may be infected with it. The usual transmission vector is through exposure to cat feces, and while for the most part T. gondii is pretty much symptom-free, there seems to be growing evidence that it may be implicated in certain diseases and disorders such as schizophrenia and depression." – Our complicated relationship with cats on Some Animals are Crackers.
My own observation to this is that I have been around cats since I shared a cot with one as a baby; they have been ever present throughout my life. I have no doubt that I have been exposed to the parasite and I am neither schizophrenic nor do I suffer from depression, despite having used their dirt in compost heaps all my life.
My chilli peppers are turning red. Hopefully I'll have a photo next week. It's raining at the moment and I'm not going to get wet.
This week's CTWW.
Today is National Ceiling Fan Day. I didn't know that ceiling fans had their own day. I just found out that Rhinos have their own day too, that will be a Nature Ramble for next Sunday. I made an observation on my blog yesterday about Rhino Day, if you want a giggle pop on over for a read.
If you don't use/have an air conditioning unit, please offer tips for staying cool in Eco-friendly ways.
If it's cold in your area, please turn off your heating system and find alternate ways to keep warm (put on more clothing, use blankets, reverse the direction of your fan, adjust curtains, etc.).
Well, as I don't have air-conditioning, I fall into the second part of the challenge.
My fan/s (I have two, but one is broken at the moment) are only on when necessary. As the year progresses that will be more often because we are in Spring (this weekend) and heading for a hot, hot summer with temps well over the 40°C (104°F for our cousins who have not been decimalised) begining in November. We have already had our first 38°C day last Saturday, that's 100°F; signs of times to come.
One of the ways I use to combat the heat on oppressive nights is to have a cold shower before bed and lie on the bed sopping wet under the fan allowing the principles of refrigeration to do their bit. For fifteen minutes it's better than any air conditioner before you are totally dry. If I am still awake, I repeat the process.
During the day I take a backyard shower under the hose. The water comes directly from underground and is quite chilled. I stand in a large basin for this, the water collected is then used on the plants.
So, my penny's worth, for what it's worth.
11 Sep
Change the World Wednesday – 11th Sep
Well, my tomatoes did great.
A photo of the last day's crop. There's still a few stragglers that will come o next week; but the hiss & roar is over. Five weeks tomatoes grown from a squished tomato on the compost heap.
I have two more plants, yet to do their thing, one is flowering now.
The secret, just squish a rotten tomato over a quiet corner of the compost heap; you can wash your hands after, it won't hurt you to get your hands mucky for a few minutes.
Update: I was outside a few minutes ago and found that the original plant is not finished yet, it's covered in new flowers this morning.
My compost heap is benefiting from Cloro's presence. I don't buy 'kitty litter', waste of money. I use dirt or sand and empty the contents on the compost heap. Once the worms have done their bit, I just spade it over to mix the contents.
My health and beer consumption have returned. Still taking things slowly but no more Dizzy Lizzy. Still, it has given me a 'wake up' call. My sugar level was up a bit, so I am working on that.
Veges and vegans – Don't look, just read!
And, here's a message for all. My cholesterol level is just great, why?
Because I don't use margarine, I don't use cooking oil, I don't, I don't, I don't. I try to avoid ready-made products that have these.
I use butter (salted) and lard for frying and making pastry and I eat the fat on pork, bacon and beef that so many are frightened of.
My main complaint at a BBQ restaurant. "Com gordura!" (with the fat) as the waiter slices the meat and tries dutifully to avoid the fat that most people unnecessarily avoid.
My latest effort, pickled red cabbage.
The last lot of pickled cabbage went at the BBQ, so I made some more, this time with red cabbage.
I love pickled cabbage (and beetroot) on the side with most meals.
It's so easy to make: shred the cabbage, leave overnight mixed with rock salt, wash, bottle with a few black peppercorns and a few whole cloves, screw on lid and refrigerate. Ready to use in three days.
This week's CTWW is one that I won't be participating in, other than by saying I don't.
This week, green your hair removal routine. If you can, simply don't shave … that's the most Eco-friendly option. If furry body parts aren't your thing, consider body sugaring or use environmentally safe shaving equipment and non-toxic shaving lotion. Avoid disposable razors and lotions in canisters. Joanne's recommended reading, which includes several tips, can be found HERE. For a discussion on razors, check out my post entitled The "Best" Shave.
This photo will explain:
As you can see, I have no need for razors, disposable or otherwise, the last thing I am interested in a 'hair removal', Mother Nature has already taken care of that.
I don't use shampoos, body lotions, shaving cream or any other product apart from plain soap and water.
When it comes to products of this nature my bathroom has got to be amongst the most spartan on the planet.
Great challenge, and one that is not often thought about.
26 Apr
Make you Fink on Friday
Cooking from the Compost!
So for years I have been a scavenger, scrounger penny pincher when it comes to food. So what it has a blemish. If I don't have to pay full price, it's cool with me! For years, i worked at an organic market, in the produce department, that holds high standards for the quality of their produce which means a lot gets thrown away! What a wasteful place America is. At least where I work they compost it. Meaning there are bins where they take the bagged rejects out to for people to use as compost. A perk for working in the department is first dibs on the rejects! Awesome!! Free organics?!? Um, YES!
I've been cooking out of the trash for years and I thought I would start sharing some meals with you. Here is a grilled veggie pizza I made the other night.
Reblogged from: Grace Alley Treasures, you want to see the pizza, then roll on over there.
I have posted on this before.
We don't need to have perfect veges and produce.
Your fruit and vege don't need to be perfect. If you shop for perfection then you are one of the ones responsible for food wastage and shortage.
Your apple doesn't need to be perfect.
It can have a spot or blemish…
Cut out the blemish, it tastes just fine.
You too can eat well from fruit and vege destined for the compost heap.
10 Feb
Make you Fink on Friday
Mycobacterium vaccae
Cow poo
Yes, cow poo. Mycobacterium vaccae was first discovered or recoginised in cow poo hence it's name vaccae.
It's a bacteria, it's a mind altering bacteria. It's a 'feel good' substance. If you live in a concrete jungle and feel stressed, there's a good chance that you are missing out on the cow poo smell.
Have you ever wondered why you feel good in the country? Why the agricultural aromas (cow poo) smell wonderful? When in all reality they should smell repulsive.
It's because of Mycobacterium vaccae it's everywhere in nature and is an antidepressant with the ability to enhance intelligence. Now I understand why so many bankers in their ivory towers are just plain stupid.
Mycobacterium vaccae is present in all natural soil, in compost and we breathe it in the air. The bacteria stimulates neuron growth and reduces anxiety, which increases the production of serotonin (a type of neuro-transmitter) and in turn increases the ability to learn.
Now you can see why gardeners are happy to garden, hikers are happy to hike, while the rest of the world live in their concrete jungles stressed and anxious.
Could it also be that country kids are less stressed at school than city kids?
Could it also be that getting kids into the country regularly to smell cow poo is important. Let our kids get their little hands dirty to improve their academic and social performance. Perhaps we should stop listening to all these soap manufacturers that tell us that their product removes 99% of the bacteria. Because to me it seems as though we need some of that bacteria. Our super squeaky clean lives might just be a major part of our downfall both as a society and in academia.
The effects are not permanent. Freshly doped up on cow poo makes learning new things easier. If the stimulant is removed, you still learn faster than those who have not had the cow poo pleasure, but not as fast as when you had had a good dose of cow poo. So there is a definite sign that you need cow poo regularly.
Cow poo, it's the odour of life.
That's my thoughts on the matter, hop across to TreeHugger and read some more there, follow the links, you may just be surprised.

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Kurt Russell As Han Solo? Watch Actors Audition for Big Roles They Never Landed
Here are some oldies, but goodies for your Friday. Take a look at these famous actors who auditioned for roles that eventually went to someone else. It's always fun to look at the might have beens in Hollywood. Here are three we spotted on ShortList.
Kurt Russell was Disney's biggest star during the 1970s, but the actor decided to stretch his wings and go for the part of Han Solo in George Lucas' Star Wars. The role ultimately went to Harrison Ford, but it's fun to see young Russell's enthusiastic audition. He eventually became the wisecracker that Solo was in fan favorites like Big Trouble in Little China.
The Harrison Ford curse struck again for Tom Selleck who passed on the part of Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark. Selleck had just snagged a major television gig (Magnum, P.I.) and the producers wouldn't afford him any wiggle room to seek out other roles during that time. The sucky part for Selleck is that a writer's strike would have given him time to work on Raiders, but we can probably all agree that Ford is Indy.
You can see this Marlon Brando screen test for an early Warner Bros. version of Rebel Without a Cause on the Streetcar Named Desire Blu-ray/DVD. The test is not for the same movie that was released in 1955, directed by Nicholas Ray, but it's close enough. The 1947 footage shows Brando just before his first feature role (The Men) and the part that made him a heartthrob around the world (A Streetcar Named Desire).
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The Road To Damascus And Beyond
posted by Ian Lewis in Club Meetings
Two important happenings this week - not only the scheduled illustrated talk but the return of .. THE CHAIRMAN!! Here he was - back from the Antipodes, looking tanned and relaxed! Says he missed us.....I bet!
Now on to the main event of the evening - a journey to the Middle East in the company of Barbara Lyddiatt from Gerrards Cross. The talk, illustrated by her excellent images (although her husband David got the credit for one!) was entitled "The Road to Damascus and Beyond". The hall was packed were we in for a blinding flash of enlightenment? No (the lights blew a fuse, though, which could have been some sort of sign!), but we were taken from the high-rise hotels, desert and sea at Bahrain, where their son and daughter-in-law live, to the crowded streets of Damascus in Syria where we saw images of everyday life - the shops - the crowded, busy streets (complete with life-threatening road works) - and, of course, the souk! From here we were taken through Jordan via Amman to the "city" of Petra and the desert area of Wadi Rum. Here we had a definite feeling of déjà-vu (except for those of us on the other side of the world at the time) for wasn't it only two weeks ago that we were there before? However, it's such a striking and unique place that a second visit was eminently worthwhile! (were they the same camels I wonder?). From here Barbara's pictures took us further north to the River Jordan. Would John the Baptist have recognised it (even when he had his head)? Now only one stretch of river is apparently accessible - most of it glimpsed through army-guarded barbed wire fences! Then on to the Dead Sea for a quick float (no scrolls, though!) and back to Bahrain.
A superb evening, with pictures taken both recently and in the 1970s, accompanied by Barbara's informative commentary, spiced with her very dry humour! I think we would also like to thank David Lyddiatt, too, for being a willing(?) model in several pictures.


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CoffeeScript, JavaScript, JSON, Eco, Mustache, HTML as CommonJS/1.1 Modules. AMD/CommonJS/window external interface.
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dest: 'build/app.js'
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name: 'MyApp'
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You can now include the
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window under the
MyApp key.
options.main property specifies which file will be considered the "main" one for your package. Somehow, the external world needs to know what to get when they call
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index.[js|coffee] file that is closest to the root of your sources.
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dest: 'build/app.js'
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Friday Review: Guidance and good practice
Just after my last post, in which I suggested that it was a slow news week, a couple of news stories and cases popped up to prove me wrong. I will mention here one story and one case.
Clearly, what family lawyers need most is more guidance. Without it, they have obviously been stumbling around in the dark, with nothing more than statute, case law, statutory instruments, rules, practice directions and text books to point them in the right direction. The latest person to step in to fulfil that need is Mr Justice Mostyn, who has produced guidance on standards for financial remedy financial hearings before a High Court judge. Rush over to Family Law to get your copy.
As for the case, I wanted to mention one that has no legal significance, and will certainly not make it into any text book, or be referred to in future as a precedent. It is L (A Child: Rehabilitation to Care of Mother), a care case in which the mother had made 'great strides' and the local authority therefore only sought a supervision order. Judge Clifford Bellamy explained why he chose to publish the judgment thus:
"It is, in my opinion, important that the judgments published are not restricted to those handed down in cases of complexity or where there is some notable or unusual feature or where the court makes criticism of social workers or other professionals. There are many other cases, of which this case is one, which are illustrative of high quality and sympathetic social work practice, of local authorities working in partnership with families to try to support them in caring for their children. In my respectful opinion, cases in which there is evidence of good practice leading to positive outcomes for children and families are just as newsworthy as those which are more problematic."It would be nice to think that this might be picked up by the media, but alas I doubt it will.
Before I go I wanted to mention the posts I have written this week for Marilyn Stowe's Family Law & Divorce Blog:
- Child maintenance and school fees - In which I discussed the Upper Tribunal case MR v (1) Secretary of State, (2) CR (CSM) (Child support : other).
- Legal aid cuts have created a two-tier system, and mediation is not the answer - Which came out of this story in The Independent.
- I never had the Latin - Talking about how Latin phrases are still part of the legal jargon. Also an excellent excuse to link to Peter Cook's wonderful Miner sketch!
- Litigants in person causing delays - A follow-up to the legal aid cuts post, above.
Once again, have a good weekend.


text: Marble Floor Tiles for Ottawa Homes ArticlesSeptember 20, 20130 Back to Home Marble Floor Tile for Ottawa Homes Marble floors have been used for centuries, and marble tile is the choice of better designers everywhere; a marble floor adds elegance to any living space. Ottawa homeowners can take advantage of a number of premium stone companies who serve the area. Choosing marble floor tile for your Ottawa home can be a highly enjoyable experience. However, there are many different colours and patterns available, and selecting just the right tile for your lifestyle can be a little daunting unless you know some basic facts about marble tile. Marble Tile Basics Marble is a natural stone, made of crystallized stone, primarily limestone, which has undergone great pressure beneath the earth. Marble is quarried in many countries around the world, and varies greatly in colour and pattern. Marble is an extremely durable flooring material, as evidenced by the marble floors still existent in some of the great ancient monuments. Although marble is durable, it must be sealed to prevent damage. Depending on the amount of traffic in the area, marble should be resealed at regular intervals. Marble tiles come in various sizes. Generally speaking, larger tiles are more expensive than smaller ones. There's a wide price range for tiles, depending on the stone, the design, and the size. One of the factors that will affect the way your floor looks is the finish of your marble tiles. There are three basic finishes for marble tiles: Traditional. Traditional polished tiles have a shiny finish and add a timeless grace to spaces such as entryways, foyers, and formal dining rooms. This tile is eye-catching, and patterns within gleam beautifully. The high polish finish is easy to clean, but it can also be slippery when wet. Honed. Marble tile with a matte finish is known as "honed." This tile is a great choice for high traffic areas of the home such as the kitchen. Scratches won't show, and the tiles are more slip-resistant. Antique. Many homeowners are choosing tiles that have an antique look. Tumbled tiles have a unique look that is achieved by tumbling them with sand. This creates chipped edges and rounded corners. Brushed tiles are scrubbed repeatedly with a wire brush give the marble a textured effect. Flamed tiles feature heated marble that causes crystals to protrude and look more prominent. Acid treated tiles have had acid applied to make them look weathered. Antique tiles are becoming more and more popular, particularly with homeowners who are renovating an older house, or who hope to create a feeling of permanence in a new home. Adding Value to Your Home Before deciding on a tile, it is advisable to research price ranges. Tiles range from very cheap to premium quality. Don't choose the cheapest option; it's likely that these tiles are "seconds" or of inferior quality. Remember that marble flooring will add value to any house; tastefully installed marble can add thousands of dollars onto your home's resale value. There are several premium stone companies that service the Ottawa area. Make sure you choose one that can answer any questions you have about marble tile flooring, and that has a large showroom filled with available types of marble. Visit a stone company today, and find out how marble can transform your home! Back to Home


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Preparing for Winter Weather with Replacement Doors and Windows in Kingston, NY
Chilly months in Kingston can bring about circumstances that can make our replacement doors and windows work a lot more than they should have to. That's why we've put together a handful of pointers that you can take care of now to help prepare your home for the rest of the season.
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In this 30-minute podcast, you will hear about the PINCER and PRACtICe studies from one of their principal investigators, Professor Tony Avery. He discusses the background to the studies, the key findings and recommendations, and how these are influencing the development of prescriber education and the role of community and practice pharmacists. To complete the picture in pharmacy practice, you will also hear from practice pharmacist, Andrew Riley about his role in the PINCER study, from Jane Lambe, a community pharmacist, talking about how pharmacists in each setting act to prevent prescribing errors getting through to patients. Duration: 30:43 mins.
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:
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Kate focuses her practice on estate planning for high net worth families and individuals, including the creation of estate planning documents, business succession plans and charitable gifting opportunities.
Her goal is to understand the unique dynamics within each family, and work with them to meet their individual objectives in the most tax-efficient manner.
Kate also works with families and individuals to help implement their plans by coordinating with family members and other advisors, and guiding executors and trustees through complex estate administrations.
In 2016 Kate was awarded a fellowship at Bread for the City where she represented low income victims of domestic violence in family law matters in DC Superior Court. She now uses this experience to help clients protect their assets in the event of a family dispute.
Kate is a member of the American Bar Association, Sections of Taxation; Real Property, Trust and Estate Law; and Family Law; and a member of the DC Bar Association's Sections of Taxation; and Trusts and Probate Law.
While in law school, Kate received national recognition for her second place finish in the ABA Section of Taxation Annual Law Student Tax Challenge, and interned for Justice LeRoy F. Millette, Jr. of the Virginia Supreme Court.


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Bloom notice of sale
Fidelity Title Agency of Alaska, as substitute trustee for Yukon Title Company, Inc., recorded August 2, 2018 as Instrument No. 2018-011600-0, now gives notice of default under the deed of trust executed by Eugene Arnold Bloom and Cynthia Lynne Bloom, Trustors, in favor of First National Bank Alaska, Beneficiary, recorded on December 28, 2006 at Instrument No. 2006-032737-0, in the Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, State of Alaska encumbering the following property:
Lot One (1), Block Two (2), RIVERSIDE PARK SUBDIVISION, according to the plat filed August 6, 1957 as Instrument Number 174.026; Records of the Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, State of Alaska.
The address of the property is 1162 Park Drive, Fairbanks, AK 99709.
Trustors are in default as payment of the secured Credit Agreement is three months or more past due, and late charges are also past due in the amount of $785.25.
The amount due and owing by Trustors to the Beneficiary as of August 2, 2018 is $95,163.29, which includes $89,847.33 in principal, $2,762.71 in interest from February 17, 2018, $785.25 in late charges, $578.00 for a Trustee's Sale Guarantee, $90.00 recording costs, and $1,100.00 attorney fees. This balance will continue to accrue interest at a rate in accordance with the Credit Agreement until the time of sale. Other charges, as allowed under the loan documents, may also accrue until the time of sale.
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that Fidelity Title Agency of Alaska, Trustee, by demand of beneficiary, hereby elects to sell the real property described above to satisfy the obligations secured thereby at an auction sale to be held on November 6, 2018, at 101 Lacey Street, Fairbanks, Alaska. The sale may be held with other sales as Trustee may conduct which shall begin at 10:00 a.m. and continue until complete.
Payment must be made at the time of sale in cash or by cashier's check. Beneficiary may enter a credit offset bid consisting of sums due it under the deed of trust security agreement and Credit Agreement. Title to the real property will be conveyed by trustee's quitclaim deed without warranties of title.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if default has arisen by failure to make payments required under the Credit Agreement and/or the deed of trust, the default may be cured and this sale terminated if (1) payment of the sum then in default, other than principal that would not then be due if default had not occurred, and attorneys and other foreclosure fees and costs actually incurred by the beneficiary and trustee due to the default is made at any time before the sale date stated in this notice or to which the sale is postponed, and (2) when notice of default has been recorded two or more times previously under the same deed of trust described and the default has been cured, the trustee does not elect to refuse payment and continue the sale. To determine the current amount required to be paid to cure the default and reinstate the payment terms of the Credit Agreement, you may call 777-3447 or send an e-mail to [email protected].
Dated: August 2, 201
Fidelity Title Agency of Alaska, Trustee
By: Howard Hancock / Chief Title Officer


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Congressman Rob Bishop, the gentleman from Utah who kindly provided Americans with the documents that showed the Obama administration was planning another federal land-grab, has come through again. (The Pulse covered the original leaked document extensively. Read the original story here.)
Bishop's office has release the entire BLM document titled "Treasured Landscapes" of which only pages were released a few months ago. It lays out what some consider a sweeping and detailed plan for changing the way the federal government manages land over the next 25 years.
The document lays out a sea change in the way the federal government manages land. It proposed that rather than manage individual plots of land, regardless of size, the government should consider managing entire "landscapes, ecosystems, airsheds and watersheds."
The document also gives a not-so-subtle clue as to the size of the land area it seeks to "protect".
"Of the 264 million acres under BLM management, some 130-140 million acres are worthy of consideration as treasured lands. These areas, roughly equivalent in size to Colorado and Wyoming combined, are valuable for their unspoiled beauty…"
It took Bishop months to get the document, which lays out the context for the snippets released a few months ago.
"They have clearly been dragging their feet, and they don't want to let us know what they're trying to do," Bishop says.
He is especially concerned about portions of the document that recommend using the Antiquities Act "should the legislative process not prove fruitful." The act gives the president power to designate a national monument with no public or legislative input.
The U.S. Department of the Interior released a statement that reads, in part: "The preliminary internal discussion draft reflects some brainstorming discussions within BLM, but no decisions have been made about which areas, if any, might merit more serious review and consideration."
Their brainstorming session was how to do this without engaging Congress, without having to go to Congress for approval," Bishop said.
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It's Shelby-
Hi Guys, sorry it's been so long. Am sure some are wondering what happened to me I'm alive I promise. Just been busy with school. I also got a job!
But anywho the reason for this blog is that I when to CUBA! In Oct, my Aunt Renee and Uncle Joe took me up to cuba for the flesival there. We also took John Simion our driver of 'Tow Tater" But, this time we came back with out any car trouble, wrecks, and big stories. This time we came back with knowlege of the road, history and lots and lots fun! I am so bless I got to see Cuba Mo. If you havent been there you should really think about a trip up there.
When we got up there we went to the fudge shop booth, that everybody thats so great about! Oh my it was good, what everybody says it true. I got to see a couple of old friends but, this trip wasnt a bussiness trip it was for fun! My Aunt, John and I when and tour the murals. I am blessed that when down there I got to see an artist paint or start on a mural when we were down there. To me not me maybe not to others that look alive to me. You can get lost in them, the stories behind them also are great!
We also were going to go to BOB'S GASLINE ALLEY but, he wasn't there. We did go to the World's Largest Rocking Chair. Believe me it's HUGE! I wanted to clime it but you cant! =[ The store there is a little country store, very cute. My aunt and uncle tested some wine! I am only 17 so I cant. But all in all the trip was pretty good. I got to learned new things I never knew before and see new things. I love learning about Route 66.
From a mind of a 17 year old!
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The Red Cross has been part of American life for more than 100 years. In many cases, the Red Cross history is American history. During Red Cross month each March, we honor and celebrate the work done by Red Cross throughout the years and today.
Based on the volunteer work she did to bring supplies to soldiers during the Civil War, Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross in 1881. She ran the organization for the next 23 years. This support and dedication to aiding military troops continued throughout the country's history from the Spanish-American War to international conflicts of today.
Unlike other nonprofit organizations, the Red Cross has special ties to the federal government. It was established with a congressional charter with responsibilities to "fulfill the provisions of the Geneva Conventions", provide support to the U.S. military, and maintain a system for disaster relief (tied to work FEMA does). No other non-governmental organization has this level of responsibility. It's not something the Red Cross takes lightly.
The Red Cross provides help in five areas: disaster relief, support for military families, blood donations, health and safety services, and international services. Think about the last time you saw a devastating natural disaster somewhere across the country or the last time your child's school did a blood drive. Chances are the Red Cross was involved.
Despite its ties to the federal government, the Red Cross still needs individual and corporate donations. The Red Cross is a volunteer organization. In fact, 90 percent of the workforce is made up of volunteers supporting the mission of the organization to prevent and relieve suffering. During Red Cross Month, many people donate funds and supplies, give blood, take health and safety classes, or volunteer to participate with the organization.


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Yes, I love screens. Especially when D is too down to do much else. That flippin' tooth still isn't out and although D's now doing hilarious Nanny McPhee impressions with her snaggle tooth she's still struggling mood-wise. It doesn't take much for her to descend into tears and she painted this very sad picture with our homemade watercolours:
Poor D. The best place for her at the moment is chilling out in front of Dora The Explorer, which she's been watching lots of. However, she's still found time for sums in the boat:
And they've both been painting and clay modelling:
And and and, I almost forgot a big spark that started this evening: I was making pancakes in the kitchen for me and M, and D was mucking about – pretending she couldn't get past an invisible glass pane. So I showed the girls some mime videos on YouTube and they were seriously impressed (we tried Marcel Marceau but he was way too slow and old fashioned unfortunately). D tried out some miming acts afterwards – she's pretty good!
So back to the screens. We've had a fair amount of screen time going on due to D being on edge. We've got tons out of it though, it's never wasted time in my opinion. Even I've managed a fair amount of telly watching, thanks to J keeping the girls occupied on Sunday!
We watched Mr Peabody and Sherman, which we all love: there were lots more in-depth questions about Marie Antoinette, Robespierre and the revolution this time around. They both made accurate judgments on Mr Peabody's character too (M: "Peabody can't be that clever or he wouldn't have said Sherman can't fly" (if you haven't seen it, this comment causes Sherman to lose confidence and crash the plane) and D: "Why would Sherman trust Mr Peabody if Mr Peabody doesn't trust Sherman?" (Mr Peabody has trust issues!)).
I tried watching a programme on Russia's Lost Princesses today but ten minutes in I realised I'd already seen it. M was semi-interested but it was a bit too complicated for her to follow so she asked to watch Anastasia instead. We seem to keep coming back to revolutions!
And this morning we watched quite a few videos on The Kid Should See This. Really fascinating ones that led onto so many questions: one about Mary Leakey discovering footprints of human ancestors; Alfred Wegener proposing contintental drift; a 14 year old rock climber; surfing the world's heaviest waves; a world record sky dive; and London's history in paper craft. This site works really well for my two: the videos are short enough to keep their attention, the animation/filming is interesting enough to make them want to watch, and the subject matter isn't too complex.
We had our usual day of art class and Brownies yesterday – the art teacher was full of praise for the way M works – choosing her colours so carefully and meticulously drawing detailed patterns – I was so pleased as M hates how slow she works compared to everyone else so hopefully this will help her to see that speed isn't everything.
Today we were meant to be going to Morden Hall but there was no way D was going out and the weather looked a bit iffy so we had a day indoors instead. I have just left the sausages upstairs, 'playing' Frere Jacque on pillows – they were working out which 'notes' they would need and then jumping on them in the right order. 😀


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Tom Brady praises Jimmy Garoppolo: 'He has the respect of everybody'
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady praised backup Jimmy Garoppolo, commenting on his work ethic and saying that the third-year quarterback has earned the respect of his teammates.
Garoppolo started Thursday's preseason opener against the New Orleans Saints, completing 11 of 18 passes for 168 yards.
"He works his tail off to prepare and I know he has the respect of everybody," Brady said. according to NFL.com. "That's what you try to do, you try to come out here and prepare, earn the respect of your teammates and your coaches, and you've got to put the work in. You've got to show that you're willing to show up every day and do whatever it takes to get the job done."
It's not known if Brady plans on playing in the team's second preseason game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday.
Brady will be suspended for the first four games of the regular season for his role in Deflategate, but said that it has been fun to see Garoppolo's development in his abscence.
"We got off to a good start the other night and hopefully we keep it going," Brady said. "We have three days of practice coming up against the Bears that will be good preparation for our team."
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There's nothing quite like the 'flu to kickstart a detox. I don't know about you, but that was how 2018 began for me. There I was, on the flight home from Sydney, dreading the thought of giving up everything delicious in life when along came a virus which ensured nothing passed my lips for days. Everyone here in London has had flu, flu and more flu; Aussie flu, Japanese flu, H1N1 flu, Ol' Swine flu and the list of maladies goes on. Mine evolved with what imagined were tiny men pulling on my orbital nerves, a strange buzzing sensation in my face and relentless nausea. When I finally scraped myself off the bathroom floor and the comfort of both its tiles and its damp bathmat, I floated off into the ether for days like a bewildered creature trapped in a Damian Hurst sculpture. I quite literally couldn't get out of bed. Broth became my friend and when my eyes stopped vibrating I binge read 'Eleanor Oliphant' and took yet more Paracetamol.The Workaholic had flown into London for a few days and was able to take up the reigns of the recalcitrant young people riding roughshod round homework jail screaming for mercy and relief from the multitude of assessments they like to spring on kids in the first few days of the year.
"I, like, literally just got back to school, and I have this much homework." Daughter displays dexterous eye rolling abilities and a list of fifteen tasks to be completed, seemingly overnight . "I'm going to FAIL".
Young son comes in looking shaken and mystified in the wake of A Verbal Reasoning Exam. Both boys boots are caked in mud. They need freshly squeezed orange juice.
When I finally got off my deathbed I caught the Tube to the theatre under London Bridge and all the talk in the lobby was which flu was the most current. On the way there Jubilee Line was full of suffering masses sneezing wetly and coughing extravagantly- spreading the love.( On a brighter note, I spied the cast of Horrible Histories in the foyer, not coughing at all.)
Just as I recovered from Face Buzzing Flu another family member went down with the Full Aussie, then another with Yamagata, then another and on it went, an endless revolving sick bay. Hence the cabin fever. Instagram posts of Bondi Beach don't help what ails you and theres only so much lemon honey tea a man can take.
January has been long, grey, grey and more grey. Cold and wet with chunky mists, blustery winds all coming in from the Arctic without the twinkle or the sparkle of December gusts. And as Hobnobs and Chablis are off the menu one can feel a little Blue Monday more frequently than just that one lone day in the month will allow.But today is the 31st (the 311th?) and February beckons. With it the promise of more daylight and less microbes fouling up the joint. Some blossoms will appear on the tree outside the Freud Museum. I look forward to an end to the Detox Tyranny, witnessing Dunkirk being rewarded more accolades for excellence in film making, enjoying my friends' incredible work soon be released and continuing to slog on my manuscript which I am still weeding but am ever hopeful the buds will soon sprout anew.


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Inside Wire Maintenance Service Plan
While I guess this could make sense for someone, it certainly seems like a rip off to me. First of all, this plan is designed to cover problems with the telephone wiring inside the home. I don't know for sure, but I believe this wiring is rated for 50yrs or something. My girlfriend's home was built in 2004 which means I would not expect problems with the wiring for a long long time. Second, how much does wiring possibly cost? If you are handy or know someone who is you could probably rewire the whole house for less than $50. Third, if you are renting your place, your landlord is responsible for the inside wiring, so why pay for protection you don't need?
This Inside Wire Maintenance Service Plan ends up costing my girlfriend $71.40/yr. Needless to say we emailed Bellsouth and had this cancelled. Maybe my girlfriend will take me out to dinner with all the money she saved ;-).


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Gov. Martin O'Malley is scheduled to attend a forum on public safety in Maryland.
The event is scheduled for Thursday at Buck Lodge Middle School in Adelphi.
The governor will be joined by Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker. Public safety operatives and other security stakeholders also are scheduled to attend to talk about the state's efforts to work with regional partners and use innovative tools in public safety.
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SANTA FE—Tonight, the Legislature approved and sent House Bill 197 to Governor Susana Martinez for her signature. House Bill 197 allows local governments to create industrial air center special economic districts. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Candy Spence Ezzell (R-Roswell), Rep. Bob Wooley (R-Roswell), Rep. James Townsend (R-Artesia), and Rep. Greg Nibert (R-Roswell).
HB 197 allows municipalities to partner with their home counties to form industrial air center special economic districts. These districts would manage the operations of the special economic district, have the power to issue revenue bonds, and make any facility improvements necessary to attract business tenants.
"This bill was a true team effort between the representatives and senators from the Roswell area, as well as the Chaves County Economic Development District," said Rep. Ezzell. "I applaud the work that has gone into crafting this legislation. It will allow the City of Roswell and Chaves County expand activity at the air center and create more jobs for the area."
"The legislation passed tonight will allow local governments to further develop the capabilities of the air center for the benefit of Chaves County," said Rep. Townsend. "I appreciate the support of our colleagues to pass this bill and send it to the governor."
"This idea is something we have needed for a long time," said Rep. Wooley. "Having a special economic district will enable us to develop the Walker Air Base site into an economic asset for the area. This effort could be the future for economic development in Chaves County."
"The former Walker Air Force Base could be a tremendous asset for Roswell and Chaves County if we invest in some facility upgrades and improvements," said Rep. Nibert. "Creating this special economic district will provide focus for the site and encourage greater development. I hope Governor Martinez will sign this bill into law soon so Roswell can begin to move forward with this plan."
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The girls track and field team also had a successful day at the Division 3 Championship at Oliver Ames H.S.
Point scorers include:
- The 4x800 meter relay team of Jen Hamvas, Kristin Humphreys, Jackie Jensen and Erika Landry who placed 3rd with a time of 10:14.31
- Kaitlin Morneweck placed 6th in the Discus with a throw of 96'11"Morneweck also placed 3rd in the Javelin with a distance of 117'9". Julia Pasquarella and Kaila Camilleri placed 5th and 6th respectively, with throws of 113'3" and 111'11
- The 4x400 meter relay team of Julia Pasquarella, Kierstin Merlino, Kaila Camilleri and Jessica McCarthy placed 3rd with a time of 4:08.06
- Merlino also tied for 4th in High Jump at a height of 5' and placed 5th in the 400 meter hurdles with a time of 66.06
Burlington placed 10th overall with 22 points
Merlino is the first female track and field athlete from Burlington to place in 3 events at States (at least in Lev's memory). She will be moving on to All-States in all three events, as well as Morneweck in the Javelin and the 4x400 relay team.


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Shane Smith, Editor, Stonewall Gazette
Visualizing The AIDS Epidemic - A Stunning Collection Of Over 8,000 AIDS Education Posters: Huffington Post
World AIDS Day was first conceived in August 1987 by James W. Bunn and Thomas Netter.
Read the fascinating history at Back2Stonewall
Today Is World AIDS Day, Trump Proclamation Omits LGBT Mention: The Gay Almanac
HIV Is Still Here – And It's On The Move: Living Gay Brisbane
Just Another Death Sentence: Nonfiction by Hank Trout: A & U Magazine
White House Office Of National AIDS Policy Web Page Blank On #WorldAIDSDay: The Randy Report
World AIDS Day and My Amazing Husband: I Should Be Laughing
Once, When We Were Heroes: Mark S King
UNAIDS Warns That Men Are Less Likely Than Women to Access HIV Treatment and More Likely to Die of AIDS-related Illnesses: The Rustin Times
The World AIDS Day Anthem We Really Need Has Just Arrived: My Fabulous Disease
Horror, Heroes, and Hope - World AIDS Day 2017, the 30th Anniversary: The Out Front
The Personal Is Political, Unlike Coq Au Vin: Mental Musings and Meltdowns
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Abstract: Someone forgot the admin passwords to a Cisco 1600-series router and you have physical access to the router.
You'll need to know the break key sequence for your terminal program, fortunately Cisco has provided a handy list: Standard Break Key Sequence Combinations.
Connect your computer to the router's console port, ensure your terminal software is functioning and configured properly (baud: 9600, data: 8, parity: none, stop: 1, flow control: none, com ports will vary), and start or hard cycle the Cisco's power.
Enter the break key sequence within 60 seconds.
ROMMON> confreg 0x2142
ROMMON> reset
..enter setup mode [yes/no] no
c1600# copy startup-config running-config
Set your new passwords.
c1600# copy running-config startup-config
c1600# config term
c1600(config)# config-register 0x2102
c1600(config)# reload
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Bluffing is very important when you play poker. However, timing is extremely important when you make bluffs. If you bluff at the wrong time it might prove very costly. There are no holy poker rules that always apply, but here are some things to think about regarding bluffing:.
Try to bluff:
1, When the pot is small. Small pots are less desirable, and hopefully your opponents will not find it worth it to call your bluff.
2, When the cards on the board probably didn´t help your opponents. If there are no obvious draws on the board and there is a scare card you can represent you will have a good chance to make a successful bluff.
3, When you have a good read on the other players, and are fairly certain that theirs cards are not that strong. If you have assessed the situation correctly your opponents will probably fold to your bluff (unless they have a good read on you, of course).
4, When you´re facing only one opponent. It´s obviously easier to scare one player away than to scare many.
5, When you´ve played conservatively for a long time. If you have a tight table image your opponents are more likely to buy your bluff.
6, When you´re sitting in late position and all the other players check. A bet might cause the other players to fold, but you must remember to consider the cards on the board in these situations.
Avoid bluffing:
1, When the board looks unfavorable. If there are many possible draws on the board some other player is likely to call your bluff.
2, When you´ve been caught bluffing recently. If you have a loose table image it´s difficult to get away with bluffs.
3, When there are three or more players still in the hand. In these cases your bluff is likely to be called, or even raised or re-raised.
4, When you´re playing against bad poker players. Bad poker players don´t know when to fold and this makes them very hard to bluff against.
5, When there is a lot of money in the pot. Big pots are desirable and a lot of players will try to get their hands on the chips in these cases.


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Link Layers together
Post your requested features for future versions of ProShow Gold here.
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Link Layers together
I would love to see a way to link particular layers together - to move or zoom together. It would save me a huge amount of time when wanting to move a mask and layer beneath for example. KK
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Modifiers would provide you with this. You can set a layer up to follow another very easily.
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moehler wrote:Modifiers would provide you with this. You can set a layer up to follow another very easily.
ProShow Gold doesn't have modifiers. Only Producer has that tool.
From the comparison page of the two products on the Photodex site, this is posted on the right side of the page:
http://www.photodex.com/products/prosho ... er/compare
Key Differences
Creative Potential
ProShow Producer gives you infinitely more creative potential in your shows. Producer's keyframing, adjustment effects, masking and adjustment layers, and modifiers allow you to create almost any effect you can imagine. ProShow Gold doesn't have these features.
If Gold has a right-click "dupe layer"choice in a right-click layer menu, insert your mask first, set the movement, duplicate it and replace the bottom layer with an image, that should get you the results you want. But Gold has no masking feature either. So you must use an image layer of a frame png file of some sort with a hole in it.
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Ooops. Sorry about that.
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Friday, March 5, 2010
MacClarence v. EPA
Mar 4: In the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Case No. 07-72756. Bill MacClarence petitioned the court for a review of an order the U.S. EPA Administrator denying his request that the Agency object to the issuance of a Clean
Air Act Title V permit for pollutant-emitting activities at Gathering Center #1 (GC 1), an oil and gas processing facility in Prudhoe Bay. The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation's (ADEC) granted the permit to British Petroleum Exploration (Alaska), Inc.'s (BP), which owns GC 1. The Appeals Court said that because the Administrator's denial of MacClarence's request "was not arbitrary or capricious, we deny the petition."
By way of background, the Prudhoe Bay Unit (PBU) is located on the North Slope of Alaska and extends over 300 square miles. It consists of a series of oil and gas facilities, including thirty-eight drill sites or "well pads" and six production centers, as well as support facilities for PBU workers. GC 1 is one of the six production facilities at the PBU. BP owns approximately 26.35% to 50.7% of the facilities at the PBU, including GC 1, and operates all of the PBU facilities pursuant to an agreement with the other owners. The PBU facilities are engaged in a continuum of oil and gas refining activities, from drilling to sale. Well pads in the PBU pump "three-phase" crude oil from the tundra beneath the PBU facilities. This oil is transferred to the production centers, including GC 1, where it is separated into processed crude oil, water, and hydrocarbon gases. The processed crude oil is pumped from the production centers to the Trans-Alaska Pipeline for sale, while other facilities at the PBU dispose of or re-inject the by-products of the production process.
MacClarence argues that the permit did not comply with the CAA because ADEC, in the final draft permit for GC 1, had not properly "aggregated" stationary sources of air pollution in the PBU. The Appeals Court indicates, "As the record for this case reveals, the aggregation of pollutant-emitting activities for the purposes of designating a "major source" or "major stationary source" is not a clear-cut task. Under the governing regulations, however, determinations regarding 'major sources' for purposes of issuing Title V permits and 'major stationary sources' for purposes of meeting PSD requirements involve the same analysis; the aggregated sources must belong to the same industrial grouping, be located on continuous or adjacent properties, and be under common control."
The Appeals Court says in its ruling that "we do not decide whether MacClarence's substantive argument -- that the CAA requires all pollutant-emitting sources in the PBU to be aggregated for purposes of Title V and other substantive CAA provisions -- is correct. Rather, we consider only whether the EPA Administrator erred in determining that MacClarence failed to demonstrate, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 7661d(b)(2), that the final Title V permit for GC 1 did not comply with the CAA.
The Appeals Court indicates that, in denying MacClarence's request, the Administrator reasoned that MacClarence (1) "failed to provide adequate information to support his claim that the entire PBU should be aggregated," and (2) "failed to demonstrate that the failure to aggregate all facilities within the PBU has led to a deficiency in the content of the permit." Therefore, the Appeals Court rules, "Because we conclude that we may properly uphold the Administrator's denial of MacClarence's petition on the basis of the first ground, we need not reach the second. . . the Administrator's conclusion that MacClarence "failed to provide adequate information to support his claim that the entire PBU should be aggregated" was not arbitrary or capricious. . .
"Therefore, we conclude that the Administrator's determination that MacClarence did not demonstrate that the entire PBU should be aggregated did not constitute an impermissible interpretation of MacClarence's burden under 42 U.S.C. § 7661d(b)(2), to 'demonstrate' that ADEC's final Title V permit for BP's GC 1 did not comply with the CAA, nor was it arbitrary or capricious."
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The former boxing champion and actor, Tommy Morrison, died at 44 years old. Morrison died on Sunday evening in a Nebraska hospital and was reported to TMZ by boxing promoter Tony Holden. Although the cause of death is still unspecified, Morrison had been having health problems related to his struggled with AIDS. You can see an interview with Morrison in the video above.
Here is what you need to know:
1. He was a Heavyweight Boxing Champion
In 1993, in an epic fight between Morrison and boxing legend George Foreman, Morrison was able to win the title of Heavyweight Champion for the World Boxing Organization. You can watch the last few minutes of the twelve-round match above.
2. He Co-Starred in 'Rocky V'
In 1990, Morrison made his acting debut in 'Rocky V,' as Tommy 'Machine' Gunn, a young and talented street fighter that becomes a protege of Rocky Balboa. You can see the clip of the movie above.
'Rocky' star Sylvester Stallone reportedly saw one of Marrison's real life boxing matches and arranged for him to audition for the role.
3. He was Diagnosed with HIV in 1996
According to TMZ, Morrison tested positive for the AIDS virus in 1996. The illness ended his boxing career leading him to deny having the illness later in life, however Morrison was denied official entry back into professional boxing.
4. He Only Lost 3 of 52 Professional Fights
According to Morrison's boxing record, the former heavyweight champion had an incredibly record consisting of 48 wins, 3 losses, and one draw.
Many of Morrison's matches, including his championship fight against George Foreman, ended with a Unanimous Decision, meaning the three judges have all decided on the same winner.
5. His Boxing Nicknames was 'The Duke.'
Like many boxers, Tommy Morrison had a catchy fighting nickname. He earned the title "The Duke" early due to his relation to film legend John Wayne. Morrison is the grandnephew of the real "Duke," John Wayne's famous nickname.


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- I'd like to be able to say that the South has rejoined the national Democratic party. And I think it will.
- What do you think would be the best strategy for the national Democratic party in regards to George Wallace? In 1976.
- To treat him like they would any other candidate. After all, this is a democratic system, it's a representative form of government. And for the national Democratic party, which is essentially the national Democratic committee, between elections, to say that we are or are not going to treat George Wallace in a certain way, I think would be a serious mistake. I think they would to accept him and treat him as they would anybody else. There's a 10-15% strong, very vocal minority in the Democratic party that would like to read George Wallace out of the party once and for all. But, you know, that's like some fellow deciding on the front end who's a presidential nominee that he's going to ride the [saddle?] off the front end. I can tell you categorically that any candidate who in the future says that I'm writing off 150 electoral votes on the front end is going to have a difficult if not impossible time being elected president. And I think it would be the height of folly for the national Democrats to write George Wallace off. He has a constituency; he has a philosophy that a lot of people identify with. And whatever he's able to do with it, let him do with it. But to judge him ideologically and subjectively is a mistake. Treat him the same as they would any other kind of candidate who avows himself to be a candidate seeking the presidency. Is the only way to treat him.


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Work Bitch"—a straight-up club banger—is currently the clue we have about the sound and feel for Britney Spears' forthcoming eighth studio album, Britney Jean.
And producer will.i.am recently stressed that the single was not a reflection of the album as a whole. This left us really confused.
Luckily, Brit recently gave fans some hints about the album via a personal letter on her website and revealed the naughty but nice cover art.
She backs up the "most personal record yet" bit again in her letter.
"I poured my heart and soul into this album and it's been an incredible journey," she wrote. "I've learned a lot about myself, and as I am finishing, I am reminded of the incredible foundation that has supported me for the last 15 years. "
She continued, "I have been through a lot in the past few years and it has really inspired me to dig deeper and write songs that I think everyone can relate to."
Spears also threw out a few hints about Britney Jean's sound:
"There are a lot of really fun, upbeat dance songs, but it was important to me that I show my strength, and my attitude, and my vulnerability."
In addition to will.i.am, Spears worked with the likes of Sia and William Orbit on the record. And Sia's an artist who knows a thing or two about being vulnerable in her music.
In closing, Britney sent out an open invitation to gossip about relationships and giggle endlessly over bottles of wine:
"I am a performer. I am a Mom. I am funny. I am your friend! I am Britney Jean."


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Hello, all!! Its been a long while since I posted one of my cakes. I don't do that many!
I did this one for my 9 yr old girl. She liked the Legend of Zelda game as soon as she saw it and asked me to make her cake with this theme.
The castle is not an exact replica of the castle in the game but it has some similarities.
I sculpted the main character, Link, out of fondant. Everything is fondant, except for the Wilton towers that are plastic but covered in fondant.
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Thank you! Yes, she was thrilled!! Lots of work but well worth it!


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Some of my more private musings. This is not FO canon by any stretch of the imagination, they're just ideas and thoughts I have or have had in the course of my time with FO that I didn't want to necessarily put up for public discussion. Also, it helps keeps track of these ideas so I don't forget.
A Living Battlefield
Battle fields in FO are set in solar systems, where the system's star at the located at the center of up to 10 orbiting satellites in 10 separate orbital zones. Space itself is fairly vacuous in real life, punctuated by cosmic bodies and the occasional asteroid. Waging tactical warfare could become an ordeal as a result of the constant sameness of the battlefield but herein is contained a catalog of some ideas:
Space Terrain
As a rule, this concerns "stuff" in space that occurs predictably. I.E. Planets, stars, star lanes...
- Empty space, the default terrain.
- Nebulae or dust clouds that are propagated throughout certain star systems, and may hide ships and dissipate shields.
- Planets that can exploited for one or more tactical advantages.
- Fortification: Ships in orbit around a planet might get some kind of blanket bonus to defense or stealth.
- Ambush: Planets could obstruct line of sight, or be used by ships to perform surprise gravity whip maneuvers.
- Planet Hopping: If planetary positions changes predictably over the course of a battle, attacks could also be planned around the alignment of the planets, so as to allow fleets to safely and quickly hop from orbit to orbit.
- Asteroid belts that provide a similar bonus to planets.
- Planetary specials and buildings that physically manifest themselves during combat; Buildings that could be blown up in combat.
- Star Lane entry points permit travel between systems. If they can be interfered with on a tactical level, such as a blockade, it could cause serious problems on a strategic level, such preventing reinforcement or retreat.
This concerns "stuff" in space that sporadically appear, introducing a random element to the environment.
- Occurrence of dangerous solar storms that may damage unprepared ships and play havoc with planning.
- Meteoroids and comets that randomly wander about the solar system from time to time in varying quantities. Asteroid belts or planet specials might influence their presence.
- Meteoroids could be hurled at enemy planets like gigantic projectiles.
- They might also carry rare ores and volatiles that can be gathered to resupply the ship mid-combat.
- Unusual star systems that defy normal conventions, like brown dwarfs with few or no orbiting planets.
Other Ideas
right now it's meant to keep long range weapons in check, in order to prevent the phenomena of "shoot & scoot" and acts as a subset of the supply mechanic of FO. I was wondering if it's definition could be expanded to include all weapons or all vessels actually, so that waging war for extended periods would cause fleets to naturally suffer from attrition. I believe that's what is desired effect of the supply mechanic is? Renaming planet supply to command & control and renaming ammo to supply might help... The kinds of language we use to describe what supply does helps us think about it differently, similarly to why "trade" isn't just called "money" or "credits"; Whatever name is given is both aesthetically and conceptually important.
Special Weapons Traits
I don't know what level of combat complexity is actually desired for FO, but it seems to me there are a few items which happen to be near and dear to the hearts of FO gamers. These are damage, range (as per FO design), and Cost & Mass
Notice I didn't put something like accuracy there. That's not to say that I think accuracy should never be added, but I believe there are other qualities that are more desired and interesting to have in weapons that should be considered first before additional complexity is tacked on, and this is what I would call special traits. Notice I didn't say special abilities either, because it's conceivable that weapons could be made to possess either negative or positive abilities. To say 'abilities' would lead to mean something exclusively positive, and is not a fair presentation of the idea that I'm trying to convey.
There seems to be a tacit agreement in the community that quite a bit of depth in FO's combat engine is desired, but also some technologies and ship armaments in particular should NOT be made obsolescent by every new technology an empire churns out (which would make the combat engine rather shallow).
The most straightforward way to do this seems to be to assign unique, special values or rules to certain weapons to ensure all devices get equal face-time in FO. It's possible that with this method some devices may never go out of favor at all. I also predict the inclusion of such a system will be a significant programming hurtle that might preclude the addition of more complex elements to the combat system.
Perhaps this is a trite concern.
What would constitute such a trait however could be discussed, and as I have previously posited these don't have to be good traits, and if it was desired, traits could be a device used to help simulate limited, imperfect weapons as well.
"Prettification" (a highly technical art term) of some of the meter icons is something that I might want to do. Generally all of FO must undergo "prettification", but for now I'll settle for a couple meter icons...
In particular it occurred to me I wanted to tweak the meter icons for fuel and trade. I would "prettify" the fuel icon to look more like energy cells than oil barrels, which of course I was responsible for making them look that way in the first place. I'm convinced that trade icon could be made better somehow. I'll wait until it's purpose is more well defined before taking action. For instance, I already prettified the mineral icon and I am happy with it.
Maybe it's just that I feel the icons need to look more slick. They're not bad, but I feel they need to be better looking if the rest of FO's graphics are also going to be more slick. The quality of each needs to match the other, in other words.


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My photographs currently on display at Shoreditch Town Hall from 7th – 13th March 2013. For more information visit my website here.
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March 7, 2013 2 Comments
My photographs currently on display at Shoreditch Town Hall from 7th – 13th March 2013. For more information visit my website here.
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I love Chino Otsuka's "Finding me" project. I think what I particularly like about it is the older self visiting the younger self and visa versa. She has used old holiday photographs and has edited them very well that you would believe her older self was originally in the photos. But without the dates under the image, I think that a lot of people would have thought it was another woman in the photograph.
1976 and 2005, Kamakura, Japan
1982 ans 2005, Paris, France
[Images from chino.co.uk]
These photographs remind me of Michael Jackson's Pepsi commercial, which is on the Dangerous DVD. It's such a lovely piece as the older Michael sings the song "I'll be there" then the younger Michael joins him and they sing together.
Watch the video below, it is so beautiful.
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I couldn't believe when I was reading an interview with Frazier, what she said;
Talking about your family photographs, you said, "My grandmother indicates the past, and my mother indicates the present."
The project is about a continuation of personal history, family history, and communal history. We're coming out of the same geographic location. We span the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. We have a particular way of carrying ourselves and the way that we think has been transmitted through the generations, from my grandmother to my mother to me.
When did your family move to the area? How far back was it?
I have collected all of the information that my mother and grandmother were willing to give, but there is a lot I don't know. The reason I obsess over photographing all of us is that I don't have a family history. We didn't have a family photo album. We didn't talk about the past. My mother had difficult times, and maybe to protect me she just didn't want to discuss it.
[Full article can be found at huffingtonpost.com]
That is the main reason for my own personal work, I too don't have a family history. My history ends with my Grandmother.
Check out her website at latoyarubyfrazier.com
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When there is suffering we often want to know why. We want answers.
I want answers.
I want explanations as to why some suffer and others do not. I want to know why some get better while others get worse. Is this fate or is this chance or is it just bad luck?
How are we to deal with suffering? I have many questions and only few answers.
I would like you to meet my brother. I have been drawn to photographing him for as long as I have been making pictures. The time I spend with him, looking through my camera, has forced me to ask questions about suffering, and faith and why anyone is born with disease. Nick has cerebral palsy. The pictures have been a way for me to deal with the reality of having a twin brother who struggles through life in ways that I do not.
Sitting on a fire hydrant in New York, Nick tries to relax from a cramp. While we wait for him to finish his cigarette, a passing woman glanced at me, then down at Nick, who looked up slowly and grinned. She fleetingly returned his smile, and he took another drag with the fading smirk still on his lips.
Today I drove through the snow to come and help Dad bring papa to a doctor's appointment. When I arrive, I do what I normally do and head to Nick's room to say hello. He's in bed with a cramp. These last few visits, we haven't been able to talk or spend any time together because he's had a cramp each time.
Smoking has become a way for Nick to connect with others; which is important to him, because he doesn't have many friends. Nick has tried quitting, and because he is also diabetic; risk of stroke and heart disease increases tremendously.
When I visited yeserday he had a cramp. When I stop home today, I find him asleep on the floor, still wearing the same clothes. After all these years, there is still a part of me that is shocked and scared, as if for the first time, finding him on the floor, his body contorted, looking like a twisted and mangled car, after an accident.
In November 2009, Nick under went Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery (DBS). For the first time, our family held out hope that things would improve for him. The doctors said that while the surgery might not completely stop his muscles from cramping, it could significantly decrease the effects of the cramps. DBS is cutting-edge science, but it looks like a medieval torture. They shave you bald and rig you to a stereotactic frame that holds your head steady while they drill through your skull to insert electrodes for a "brain pacemaker." Once they switch the implanted device on, it delivers tiny electrical shocks to your brain, gradually retraining your whole nervous system to relax your muscles.
Yesterday afternoon Nick got out form his third surgery. They were able to successfully implant the medal ledes into the the left side of his brain and run the wires down his neck and into his chest where they attached them to a brain pace maker. We're finally going home. I'm with him, in the bathroom, helping to hold him up while he urinates. Earlier, when I help him in and he sits down, I joke at how big he is. He laughed. I needed to see his smile.
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Kenji Hirasawa's "2009-11 series at Madame Tussauds, Kenji contrasts lifeless waxworks with living human beings. Kenji's way of taking photographies mirrors the question of what it means to be a celebrity. One can only come into being as celebrity if the public constitutes one this way. Without this attention, one is essentially nothing. Celebrities as such are indistinguishable from their environment. They depend on their audience in order to be shaped." [from kenjihirasawa.com]
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I had two artists work in August who stood out to me among the more popular artists ands these were Zhe Chen and Tom Stoddart.
Zhe Chen explains her series "Bees" to be about "A marginalised group of people in China, who, faced with violence, chaos, alienation and irredeemable losses in life, feels propelled to leave physical traces an markings on their bodies, in order to preserve and corroborate a pure and sensitive mind from within" [1]
The series "the bearable" is about the artists self-harming on her own body, which she say was a great help getting the images for the "Bees" series. Check out her website, Zhe Chen.
Tom Stoddart's work was discovered on a road outside of Prestina. There were a lot of bodies, clothes and belongings. It was here where he came across albums and wallets filled with photographs. "They were beautiful…the sun and the rain had made the colours run. They showed all kinds of people- young and old, lovers embracing, more communist-style, formal portraits. If you have just five minutes to get out of your house, you will take your famillies, some money and your photographs. On this road – 'the Road of Death' – people had taken entire albums with them" [2] Click Tom Stoddart to see is work.
[1] 'Inge Morath' in British Journal of Photography, August 2011 p12
[2] 'Family Matters' in British Journal of Photography, August 2011 p17
October 2, 2011 2 Comments
I'm not going to write much about this but right now I'm researching some work on slavery and I came across this short clip from the International Slavery Museum, which shows very well what these innocent Africans went through. This clip moved me so much I had to share it. The website I found it from is limehouseheritage.com
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I was reading through the British Journal of Photography and one artist that stood out to me this month was Henrik Malmström. His work titled "On borrowed time" basically sums up what this series is about. His work is very touching as he captures private moments of his sister's battle with ovarian cancer until her death in April 2008. I really would recommend you have a look at his website because, they truly are amazing photographs. You can feel all the emotions and love he had for his sister, which I think is what makes it a great piece. Check out his website at henrikmalmstrom.com
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I've posted images of this site before, but her work continues to amaze me. It all just looks so real. Her website is www.lotjesdollshouse.blogspot.com
I really recommend that you visit her site, you will be amazed.
Here are some photos from her blog.