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The business case for dualling the A47 between Peterborough and Wisbech in Cambridgeshire could be enhanced if thousands more new homes are built in the corridor, according to a report for the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority.
The A47 is a trunk road and the main east-west route for the north of East Anglia, connecting the A1 at Peterborough with Wisbech, Kings Lynn, Norwich and the Norfolk coast at Great Yarmouth. The road is a mix of dual and single carriageway.
Highways England already has a programme of six improvements to the road – work on the A47/A12 junction enhancement is scheduled to commence in 2018/19 with the other projects due to commence in 2002/21 and 2021/22.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority mayor James Palmer has pledged to dual the remaining single carriageway sections of the road between Peterborough and Wisbech.
In a report to last week's combined authority meeting, CA chief executive Martin Whiteley said dualling the road would complement the mayor's ambition to extend the M11 north from Cambridge to the A47, and the Garden Town plan to build thousands of homes in Wisbech.
A strategic outline business case for dualling the A47 between the A16 junction near Peterborough and Walton Highway to the east of Wisbech has been completed. It identifies four sections of road for dualling at an estimated cost of £400m to £600m (present value). The sections are A16 to Thorney; Thorney bypass to Guyhirn; Guyhirn to Wisbech; and the Wisbech bypass to Walton Highway.
The assessment recommends further work on 12 of the 20 route options for the dualling. A further report on these options will be presented to the CA in September.
Two of the 12 options involve building a new alignment from Thorney bypass to Walton Highway round the north of Wisbech. The town currently has a bypass to the south.
Of the 12 route options, only one has a benefit:cost ratio (BCR) above 2 – the online dualling of the Wisbech bypass. The BCR for the three options between Guyhirn and Wisbech are in the range 0.42 to 0.69, representing poor value for money using the DfT's categorisation system. The BCRs for the three options between the Thorney bypass and Guyhirn range from 0.87 to 1.44.
Said Whiteley: "Currently five of the 12 options proposed to be assessed in the options appraisal report have a BCR below 1.0. There are a number of reasons for carrying forward such low scoring options, including the need to achieve a coherent route, which might include both high- and low-scoring sections; future increases in BCR will be achieved through additional growth or if certain phases are delayed; the reduced impact on properties/businesses; and greater potential for improved buildability."
The analysis has so far assumed that 20,000 new homes will be delivered in the corridor. But Whiteley said the potential for 30,000 more homes in the corridor has been identified. "This will further strengthen the case for dualling and will be factored into the strategic outline business case when it is finalised."
The CA is to use a portion of its £74m Transforming Cities Fund grant award from the DfT to fund a public consultation and preparation of an outline business case for the road upgrade.
Whiteley said the current delivery timetable of 2026-2033 for the improvements was "not acceptable to the combined authority". It will explore with the DfT ways to accelerating delivery to 2025 and 2027.
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Not today.
Do you see Kane on the floor? He's been out, had breakfast and is gone back to bed and it's not 9 am yet. We start early around here.
October in Ontario can be a funny month. It can be warm with sun-shine right to the end or we could have piles of snow by Halloween. You just never know.
As I walked along the beautiful country road, taking note of the change of colours in the trees, I stumbled upon these goof-balls. It's the same family that wanders over to the mouse-house often but today I counted only eleven. The original family was thirteen. :(
A little soap and water and it will be gorgeous again.
Back home, Sierra was waiting to have a look-see at what I found.
They probably figure that with time there will be enough feathers for them to build their own bird. ha!
Enjoy your day.
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Once the dry ingredients are toasted, pour them into a large mixing bowl, and combine with the dried cranberries and black sesame seeds. Chop the the candied ginger and dried apricots before adding to the mix.
In a sauce pan, combine the honey, demerara sugar and Maldon salt and bring to a boil. Leave to simmer for 5 minutes while stirring constantly.
Pour the hot syrup over the nut mix, and stir carefully until everything is coated and sticky.
Transfer the mix to the buttered pan, and press firmly to compress the granola. You may need to oil your hand to prevent sticking.
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Metabolism Boosting Foods for a Healthy Spring
Posted on March 29th, 2018 in Weight Loss
Spring is already here and because of the drastic weather changes, a wave of flu has taken over the country.
For busy people who don't have time to cook healthy meals, adding superfoods to their usual lunches can prove to be really helpful since they provide the body with all the necessary antioxidants and nutrients to fight diseases.
Fruits and vegetables can also improve energy, metabolism and mood and since spring is a great time to recharge your batteries, try these healthy treats to fuel up your body for new challenges.
Mood Enhancers
Finding fresh asparagus in stores is a sign that spring has come. One cup of this vegetable can turn your meal into one that makes your entire body happy, not just your stomach. It is one of the best sources of folate, a vitamin that is known to have an essential role in the production of important neurotransmitters which control the mechanisms of depression and anxiety. These are dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine, the so-called "hormones of happiness".
Walnuts can also do wonders for your mood. They contain tryptophan, an amino acid which is responsible for the synthesis of serotonin, and can assure mood stability since they are digested slowly.
Skin Beautifiers
Strawberries have an impressive antioxidant power which can help your skin fight the damage caused by the activity of free radicals and environmental factors. Moreover, they are rich in vitamin C which is useful for skin issues like wrinkles, acne or dryness. You can try using this fruit to make nutritive homemade facial masks which will give your skin a healthy complexion.
Including salmon in your alimentation can also prove to be beneficial in wrinkle prevention. Salmon contains a type of omega-3 fatty acid which blocks the enzymatic diminishing of collagen, enhances skin hydration and regulates oil production.
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Spinach can be a great source of energy, especially for people who don't eat meat. It contains iron which is an important compound for our red blood cells since they are the ones that transport oxygen in the body, fueling our muscles with the necessary energy.
Artichoke is another ingredient that can give your body an energy boost. Thanks to its magnesium content, it can generate energy by contributing to more than 200 biochemical reactions in our bodies.
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This time of year is abundant for harvests and it certainly feels like we have to prioritise what to do as the list is ever expanding. We've been working on the mini orchard which is where the apple trees are that we bought off Kev. They're all looking really healthy so I know he will be pleased to hear that.
Our next stage was to tidy it all up. Weeds are our nemesis, as every gardener no doubt. I loathe giving time to them so we decided to work smartly and do what we can do to keep them at bay or kill them completely.
So we looked around and gave thought to what we can do cheaply and effectively. We've loads of branches off trees piled up around the smallholding and in time these need shifting. So it dawned on us that we can use our wood chipper that we bought as part of this place killing two birds with one stone again! We started putting the branches through the chipper and have managed to produce some really great wood chip!
We took the grass out around the orchard, ground membraned it and covered it all with wood chip. I can't believe how neat and tidy, and weed free it is! The back section is still flowers and fruit trees so in soil so weeds will still come through there but we can work with that for now.
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THE ELTON JOHN biographical musical, Rocketman, was released towards the end of May, meaning that most audiences would see it either just before the start of or during June which also happens to be LGBT Pride Month. Obviously, this is no coincidence and, in fact, represents one of the many good choices that the filmmakers have made in putting together this picture. Not only does the story of the life so far of Elton John, one of the world's most prominent gay men, feel suitable for release at this time of year but it also provides an interesting addition to two relevant and on-going debates in popular culture; can a biographic flick made with the subject's blessing be trusted and should straight actors play gay roles?
Aside from these burning questions, to which we shall return imminently, there is very little to fault Rocketman on as a film. Our story begins with young Reggie Dwight (Kit Connor/Mathew Illesley) showing an innate aptitude for both playing the piano and singing. Following a stint at the Royal Academy of Music we join grown-up Dwight (Taron Egerton), now calling himself 'Elton John', as he rises from pub singer to being the single biggest music sensation on the planet – responsible for a staggering amount of record sales.
All, however, is not well as a web of drugs, unscrupulous managers, fake friends, fraught relationships, drugs, food, sex, and booze begins to close in on him. On the way, we're treated to a range of toe-tapping and fist-pumping rock 'n' roll classics custom recorded for the movie. For those who enjoy musicals based on the music of specific artists, it's far more Mamma Mia than it is Bohemian Rhapsody – and is all the better for it.
Lots of aspects of Rocketman work effectively. Dexter Fletcher's directing is spot on and the production values are both polished and sumptuous enough to handle the film's wackier moments. Meanwhile, Matthew Margeson's musical direction is excellent and weaves seamlessly the classic Elton John songs in with his own original score to give the film a real feeling of weight, elegance, and luxury – ramping up the craziness throughout to match the spiralling out of control life of its main character.
The stand-out component of this solid musical is, however, its star. Taron Egerton, the 29-year-old Welshman who made his name in the quite excellent Kingsman: The Secret Service and its less enjoyable sequel, absolutely shines as Elton John in an Oscar-worthy performance. Egerton's gift for mannerism and tone, plus his remarkable singing voice which will force you to check out the soundtrack on Spotify afterwards, make him a surprise success in a very challenging leading role.
In particular, Egerton's mix of masculinity and vulnerability shine through, much in the same way as Elton John's own similar characteristics, drawing the audience in and helping us both root for him and throw a fair bit of side-eye at his more extravagant, ostentatious, and problematic choices.
It is no secret that Rocketman has been made with the blessing of Elton John, his lyricist Bernie Taupin (portrayed sympathetically and accurately by the wonderful Jamie Bell), and Elton's husband David; so prospective audiences were understandably concerned that it may have ended up on the masturbatory side. However, these concerns, while justified at the time, turn out to be unnecessary – Rocketman does not shy away from the grittier aspects of this remarkable man's career.
Elton John's ostentatiousness, legendary temper, and other personal failings are on full display but never in a callous, voyeuristic, or vindictive way and doing so keeps things honest and critical. Part of this success is down to the genre – musical movies allow for a slightly augmented sense of reality, including some dream sequences that are Rocketman's true highlights – while the fact that we never leave the singer's perspective keeps things narratively tight.
The main success of Rocketman, in terms of being an honest but still affectionate biopic, comes from its choice of timeframe. It is not a spoiler to say that the film opens with Elton John checking himself into a rehabilitation centre and works backwards and then forwards to that same point in history. The whole story is told from this POV and the spectre of the subject's poor life choices catching up with him, and how he will deal with them when they do, is never far away. Had the writer, director, and subject been less brazen, and perhaps told the story from an awards dinner or some other trite choice then the picture may have come across as smug or self-satisfied but it takes a risk and that risk pays off big time.
Prior to its release, one of the issues that plagued Rocketman was the casting of Taron Egerton in the lead role; not because of his talent as an actor (no one who is serious about cinema could doubt that) but rather about his being a straight actor playing one of modern history's most famous and flamboyant gay men. There are some in the gay community who feel, with no small amount of justification, that given there still remains, even in liberal Hollywood circles, a significant amount of typecasting and prejudice that results in gay actors only being chosen for gay roles, that the job should have gone to a gay actor. On this issue, I find myself conflicted. I recognise that there are still issues for gay men in the creative industries, although thankfully less so now than ever before, and that stigma and prohibitive expectations still exist.
However, I also sat through Rocketman and witnessed an honest, frank, legitimate, and realistic portrayal of a gay legend given by a man who has a strong record of supporting homosexual men and which included a sex scene between two men which was passionate, genuine, and never once relied on the 'ick' factor or attempted to suggest it was there to titillate a straight audience.
Essentially, both Egerton, and Richard Madden who plays Elton John's lover and manager John Reid, succeed in their roles as gay men with stories to tell so well that the concerns one may have prior to going into the theatre are snuffed out like… well, you know.
The success Egerton in particular has in navigating the 'should straight actors play gay?' ethical minefield does not for a moment negate that conversation or excuse any future problematic such instances that may occur, but it does provide an example of how it can be done sensitively and with due consideration both to the subject and to the moral issues surrounding it. Essentially, it is not a blank cheque for Jason Statham to mince about as Paul Lynde, but it does show that, when done right, it is possible for the answer to the 'should straight actors play gay men?' question be 'yes, as long as some conditions are met'. It really works!
… and, because the comparison is obvious, it's miles better than Bohemian Rhapsody because Rocketman is fun and engaging while Bohemian Rhapsody was a drab, dull, default-setting Oscar-bait dirge and not very good at all…
Overall, there's very little not to recommend about this slick, effective, and fun musical treat. Perhaps the final third gets a bit mawkish and is slightly drawn out but most audiences will probably be too invested in the story by that point to know or care. It is rated 15 and, given the sex, drugs, swearing, and violence in it, is certainly pushing the upper limit of that classification, so maybe don't go see it with the kids or elderly family members – unless they're super cool!! But definitely go see Rocketman, even if you're not a massive fan of the man himself, because this rocket is worth getting on.


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A Global Perspective: An MBA@UNC Student in Hong Kong
When Lauren Abraham was offered a management position at TransPerfect Translations International, she had 48 hours to decide whether or not she would accept the offer. While she was eager to move into such a role, the job would require her to uproot her life and move to Hong Kong. Ultimately, Abraham decided that the opportunity was too valuable to pass up. Two weeks later, she was on her way to Asia.
Taking a management role in Hong Kong was certainly a beneficial move for her career, but Abraham knew she still had gaps to fill in her business acumen. Abraham graduated with a liberal arts degree and had no formal business education, but she was confident that an MBA would be the last missing piece to her professional puzzle. However, she needed a program that could seamlessly fit into her life as a full-time working mother living abroad. She also sought a reputable program based in the United States that would round out her extensive experience in the corporate world. When she found MBA@UNC, an online program delivered by one of the nation's top-20 business schools, she knew she had found her match.
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With prestigious faculty and a curriculum based on UNC Kenan-Flagler's highly ranked full-time, on-campus MBA program, MBA@UNC gives working professionals like Abraham the ability to earn a top-quality business education online. In fact, Abraham admits that if the program were not as flexible and convenient as it is, it would have been impossible for her to pursue an MBA degree. She can attend classes in the mornings from her home in Hong Kong, before her children wake up or she has to head to work.
Frequent travel is also an inevitable part of her life, and MBA@UNC allows her to take her schoolwork with her and attend classes from any place in the world. Not only that, the coursework has made aspects of her position with TransPerfect easier. In her current role, she manages a team of 10 professionals. Courses that focus on management skills as well as psychology and human behavior have given her new insight into effective leadership and communication strategies. "I think the classes have given me a new toolbox of skills and knowledge to help me take my team to the next level," Abraham said. "My work experience has also helped me to be able to relate to the class discussions and provide valuable contributions. Having classes with more experienced professionals has made the class discussions much more dynamic than simply sitting in a lecture and listening to a professor."
Bolstering Strengths and Overcoming Weaknesses
Specifically, Abraham cited a course called Leading from the Middle as being highly valuable and applicable to her work. She noted there are many challenges that come with being a remote mid-level manager, and this class helped her learn how to be more present, accessible and motivational for her associates.
Her favorite course, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Developing Economies, has spiked her interest in new areas of business opportunity she never had considered before. MBA@UNC has also helped Abraham to fine-tune skills that are crucial to her professional success—such as time management. She says she has become an expert in this respect, especially as she attempts to balance her family, her career and her education from one day to the next. Abraham also noted that all of the presentations she has made and public speaking experience she has gained in MBA@UNC have made her much more confident in these areas.
"With the nature of the online platform, you are always on display, and you are always speaking up or presenting," she explained. "It has served as really great practice. The ability to watch recorded sessions or to watch your own recorded presentations also allows you to go back and watch how you did, which was also a great exercise and learning tool."
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Abraham has been continually surprised by some of the most significant rewards that she has reaped from her MBA@UNC experience. For one, Abraham has formed lasting connections with the program's staff members. She cited her first one-on-one career session with Shawnice Meador, MBA@UNC director of career management and leadership development, as particularly memorable. "I have never had someone read me like a book the way she did," explained Abraham. "She has really given me so much advice that I am so grateful for. She is continually supportive and an incredible, inspirational woman, and I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from her."
Initially, she feared it would be difficult to network in an online program, but she quickly learned that the bonds she would form in the program would be like no other. Abraham stressed that students are even more inclined to make the effort to connect in an online program, because the accessibility of online classes makes student interactions so convenient. For example, she and several of her classmates set up study sessions to go over challenging material for an analytical tools class. "Not only did it help us all to really understand the course content, but it became a social time too," Abraham said. "We really connected. I also realized what incredible and diverse people I was able to study with. We all had so many different—and impressive—backgrounds to learn from outside of the course content."
Taking the job in Hong Kong and starting a new life there may not have been the easiest decision Abraham has ever made, but it has given her a unique opportunity to see the business world from a different angle while still pursuing her educational goals. As Abraham continues to advance professionally, the global perspective that she has gained will give her a substantial edge in the corporate realm.


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Category Archives: Breast Cancer
Combining treatments – Cancer and Detox
The client suggests she has both breast cancer (BC) and ovarian cancer (OC). It appears that the Breast cancer had metastasized to the ovary, which means this cancer originated in the breast and moved to other regions of the body, in this case the ovary.
Unfortunately the client did not resume the Electro therapy, and went to Chemotherapy and radioactive treatments, which seriously weakened her immune system and permitted the cancer to metastasize.
Client's questions
I understand that usage of the Rife Machine increases toxics in the body. Should I combine RM cancer treatment with RM detox-sessions?
If it's so, how should I build my agenda with RM sessions?
If you are able to combine treatments then do so. It is of far greater importance that you use extended sessions with your Rife Machine (RM), such as overnight, rather than "chopping and changing" between frequency sets with shorter runs. it appears that your Rife Machine is not a "Rife Digital Ultimate" model, which is now one of the most powerful. Check Voltage rate is 16.5v DC minimum output, with a minimum of 4500ma (AMPs) power supply. According to Dr Rife, the higher power does permit the deeper penetration of the accurate frequencies.
What Detox frequencies should I use: toxin-extraction or Liver, Kidney,lymph, Intestine, scars?
Start with Toxic extraction, and then move to organ detox:
Detox: [ Baklayan – Germany set ]
Detox: (Toxin extraction) 0.20, 0.14, 0.33, 0.42, 0.44, 0.55, 0.52, 0.76, 0.78, 1.86,
Detox: (Liver, Kidneys, Lymph, Intestine, Scars): 0.03, 0.54, 0.75, 0.02, 0.24, 0.15, 0.52, 0.44, 0.64, 0.18
May I use RM during chemo therapy treatments (usually 3 sessions in a row every 21 days)?
What frequencies should I use? Continue to use BC and OC frequencies or detox only, or both depend on the day after chemo?
Use only "Detox" frequencies during Chemo, Use BC and OC frequencies after Chemo sessions. This order helps prevent a severe Herxheimer effect which can occur with the Cancer Frequency Set combined with Chemo treatment.
I'm also wondering if I use RM properly. I mean I use only foot straps (that were included into the kit I got) at the night time. I don't feel any irritation on my soles of the feet. So, I can't say if contact is OK, or not. But again my sleep state is good now!
If you are not running the Ultimate model, then upgrade your Rife Machine. It is imperative to have the highest power device for Cancer Treatments. Using the Rife Ultimate with the straps attached to the feet overnight would be the best choice. You will not feel the Rife output so greatly on the soles of the feet. Thick soles permit the frequency transmission, without skin rash or other associated symptoms.
Breast Cancer
This was in response to a question on Breast Cancer
Frequencies to use are:
Cancer: Breast: 0.02, 0.46, 5.12, 27.50, 85.00, 95.75, 150.00, 434.71, 682.45, 753.07
According to all the given information, metastasized cancer must be treated at the source of the cancer, rather than where the cancer had traveled to, so in this case "Breast Cancer"


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The Bonifica bike path through the Chiana Valley
A bike route between Arezzo and Chiusi
The cycle route follows the main canal as it winds its way through the Chiana Valley. The route was created as a joint project between the Chianciano Terme Val di Chiana Tourist Board, Arezzo Tourist Board, the Province of Arezzo, the Province of Siena and the Tuscan Region. Maps and information are available for those who wish to travel the route by bicycle. The whole route is approximately 62km long and crosses the Chiana Valley from Arezzo to Chiusi. The cycle path itself is the old canal maintenance path.
The whole area was drained from the middle of the fourteenth century by the Medici and then by the Asburgo-Lorenas. Illustrious scientists and engineers like Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo Galilei and Vittorio Fossombroni were consulted as regards how to carry out this huge job. In fact, the route is dedicated to Fossombroni, a technician from Arezzo. Today, the system of locks along the canal provides the perfect route for cyclists, in particular thanks to the fact that both ends of the route have frequent bike-friendly train services. The route provides visitors with a great mix of nature, history and typical products found in this corner of Tuscany.
- flag Sporty More demanding itineraries for highly trained cyclists and those who love a challenge, with the toughest climbs and hardest roads
- nature Scenic bike itineraries In the loveliest of places, immersed in nature, by the sea and through historical old towns
- location_city Urban itineraries Fascinating bike tours around the artistic treasures of Tuscany's major towns and cities
- wc Bike itineraries for tourists and for families Easy itineraries along the coast, in the hills and towns, suitable for families with children


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Back after about a year of distancing myself from "distractions," although I have probably simply replaced some distractions with others. As always, I return to writing with a reason, and, also as always, the reason is to regain clarity and focus, to become once again introspective through articulating what is emotionally confusing but linguistically accessible, with the hope to shed the clutter of stress, vanity, hastiness, that have made their way into my life again after months of no time to think. I expect that this time this blog may take on a richer, yet somewhat narrower perspective. Of course, it will remain true to the objective of preserving and advancing health–mental, or physical (to me they are largely the same thing) through simple, basic, whole nutrition, mostly raw and always vegan. But it will do more than that; it will at times focus on the many aspects of my life in which I find and invest value; the reasons for my work and aspirations, a summary of motives that drive me to continue to become my best self and live my best life. I will perhaps at times do things I have never done– discover and define wants and needs, the reasons to act and the reasons for beliefs.
I start this new way of writing within a broader frame of returning to a simpler lifestyle. I feel a strong need to be minimalist, too see without complication, although not without complexity. I impose this on my diet as well, and begin the day with a liquidy mix of fresh, raw, nutritiously rich ingredients my body can readily absorb and utilize. A vegan smoothie from carrots, kale, blackberries, lime, and spinach for vitamins, iron, antioxidants, fiber, and carbohydrates. The texture is foamy and multi-colored, beautiful and pinkish-orange. Lovely.


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Kosovska Mitrovica(redirected from Mitrovicë)
Kosovska Mitrovica
a city in Yugoslavia, in the autonomous province of Kosovo, Socialist Republic of Serbia, on the Ibar River. Population, 42,000 (1971). It is a center for mining (lead and zinc ore; lignite), as well as nonferrous metallurgy (lead and zinc smelting). Other industries include a chemical combine, wood-products and paper enterprises, and the production of mining equipment and agricultural machinery.


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"Tis the season!
It's been a beautiful year full of new and exciting experiences! Here's a quick overview:
- Launched our Houston-based support group for women
- Provided support group women with fuel, groceries, toiletries, birthday gifts, meals, and professional therapy sessions
- Featured in White Shadow Films' Ten Million Throwaways television mini-series
- Featured in a Next Step Ministries short film
- Shared my story at the University of Southern California (USC) Real Sex Weekevent
- Featured in Hope for the Sold's documentary Over 18
- Shared my story at the University of Notre Dame's White Ribbon Against Pornography week event (hosted by Students for Child-Oriented Policy)
- Endorsed social activist Matt Fradd's latest book, The Porn Myth
- Interviewed by DailyMail, The Lucas Miles Show, The Frank Sontag Show on KKLA 99.5 FM (Los Angeles), The Sun, The Gospel Herald, CBN News, Beau Ouellette of Running Light Ministries, and more!
- Started working with my literary agent and writer to publish my first book
Would you consider helping us achieve our 2018 goals by becoming a financial partner? Here's what we would like to accomplish:
- produce our own resources (books, workbooks, podcasts) for men and women
- provide additional therapy sessions, facilitated by professional counselors trained to work with sex industry survivors, for more support group women
- meet the practical needs of more support group women (groceries, toiletries, fuel, etc.) as they are transitioning out of the sex industry
- produce training videos and resources to help churches and other groups care for sex industry survivors and those addicted to, or recovering from, pornography.
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I'm Gilly Anne Smith.
I'm a health and life coach, vision board junkie, apparel designer and gym owner living in the Caribbean. I currently, do not have six pack abs and have decided that this does not define me even though I work in the fitness world. I also love wine and enjoy snuggling with my pups and relaxing in my hammock. I really appreciate the chill, no stress lifestyle so I do my best work in gym apparel or a swimsuit. Although, my closests friends would say that I thrive in organized chaos, I strive to maintain balance between all the hats (not pants) that I wear.
In 2012, I launched the Femme Royale Movement. It all began with an inspirational apparel line and women's fitness competitions. My goal was to create an environment for women to compete while connecting and empowering one another. My ultimate passion is encouraging women to overcome their fears and find their purpose in life. There is no greater satisfaction than helping others become aware of and harness the power they have had inside them all along. I truly believe I am living out my purpose and hope I can inspire you to do the same!


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Best used car deals 2020
The best used car deals: save thousands on city cars, SUVs and sportscars, with finance offers
If you're looking for the best possible deal on your next car, then it's hard to beat the value for money of a used model. Whether it's a pre-registered option with barely ten miles on the clock or a well-loved family car that's travelled up and down the country, it will have already lost a large chunk of it's initial value.
You could buy a large seven-seat Volvo XC90 for £30,000; a Mercedes C-Class for under £15,000, or spend less than £10,000 on a Volkswagen Golf, the choice is yours really, but you'll be making great savings no matter what you go for.
But it's not just about finding a car on the cheap. New car warranties typically last for between three and seven years, and so still apply to many used cars; recent models often have the same technology and equipment as those that are factory-fresh; and you can finance your used car, leaving you with more affordable monthly payments.
If you're interested in diesel, you may want to focus on cars that meet the latest emissions standard (known as Euro 6) to avoid being hit by diesel charges imposed by ULEZ and CAZ. These include every car first registered after September 2015 and some earlier models.
We've selected some of the best deals available below. All prices are taken from BuyaCar and finance offers generally include a deposit contribution, which cash buyers should add to the price.
Best used car deals
- Under £5,000 or £100 per month
- Under £15,000 or £200 per month
- Under £25,000 or £300 per month
- Under £10,000 or £160 per month
- Under £20,000 or £275 per month
- Over £25,000 or £300 per month
Used car deals under £5,000 or £100 per month
1. Fiat 500
Our pick Fiat 500 1.2 Pop
Latest Fiat 500 deals from £4,100
Monthly finance from £84
In 2014, the Fiat 500 was one of the ten best-selling cars in Britain, with more than 44,000 sold in that year alone. You'll now find some of those 2014 cars available for less than £5,000, retaining all of the retro chic with which they rolled out of the factory.
Representative finance quotes start at less than £80 per month for entry-level Pop cars, and you can upgrade to a plusher Lounge model, which includes Bluetooth conectivity for your smartphone, for between £10 and £15 per month.
2. Renault Twingo
Our pick Renault Twingo 1.0 Play
Latest Renault Twingo deals from £4,995
Monthly finance from £93
The Renault Twingo is surprisingly cheap, with 2016 models dipping below the £5,000 mark, and with finance starting at less than £90 per month. It's a zippy city car with a small petrol engine - mounted at the back of the car - which provides reasonable fuel economy and acceleration at slower speeds.
It's not spacious, but adults will fit in the back without too much contortion and the car does have rear doors, so getting in is reasonable comfortable, at least. One reason for the low prices is likely to be lack of demand. Buyers have tended to prefer other city car rivals, such as the Volkswagen Up or Citroen C1, and Renault has announced that the car will no longer be sold as new. It's excellent news if you're looking for an affordale used model.
3. Volkswagen Up
Our pick Volkswagen Move Up 1.0
Latest Volkswagen Up deals from £4,490
Monthly finance from £91
Cheap, reliable and surprisingly spacious, the VW Up is one of the city cars by which all others are judged. There are plenty of four-year-old, low-mileage examples for less than £5,000 to choose from with representative finance payments of between £80 and £90 per month.
Cheapest are three-door cars, which are most common in this price bracket, in entry-level Take Up specification, which is cheap to insure. Most will be better off with the better-equipped Move Up model, which includes air conditioning, electric front windows and remote central locking, which weren't standard on the cheaper version.
Bluetooth came as standard with High Up cars. It's incorporated into a small dashboard module - check to ensure that it's included with the car and hasn't been lost.
Used car deals under £10,000 or £160 per month
1. Volkswagen Golf
Our pick Volkswagen Golf SE 1.4 TSI
Latest Volkswagen Golf deals from £7,750
Monthly finance from £129
There are plenty of four-year-old VW Golf models with reasonable mileages and with good specifications for less than £10,000. If that's your budget then congratulations: you can afford an excellent car.
It will buy you a powerful petrol-engined Golf in SE trim, which comes with a touchscreen with digital radio and Bluetooth; air conditioning; adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.
2. Nissan Qashqai
Our pick Nissan Qashqai 1.2 DiG-T Acenta
Latest Nissan Qashqai deals from £7,490
Monthly finance from £135
The current version of the Nissan Qashqai went on sale in 2014, and the earliest models are now available for well under £10,000, in mid-range Acenta trim. The Qashqai remains one of Britain's best-selling cars, thanks to its comfort, practicality and build quality. It might look tall and chunky, but from behind the wheel, its light steering and good visibility make it as easy to drive as a Ford Fiesta.
An updated version of the crossover has just gone on sale, but there are no dramatic changes, so you shouldn't feel short-changed by not having the very latest car. There are roomier rivals (particularly when it comes to boot space), such as the Seat Ateca and Peugeot 3008, and we'd avoid the noisy automatic cars, but otherwise, it's a solid buy.
3. BMW 1 Series
Our pick BMW 118i M Sport
Latest BMW 1 Series deals from £8,300
Monthly finance from £153
Prices of used BMW 1 Series start at £9,000, and it doesn't take a great deal more money to buy an updated 2015 version of the car, with narrower lights (shown above) and more efficient engines.
Despite the price, it feels just as well enginered as the rest of the BMW range, with a reasonably comfortable ride, sharp and responsive steering, and a well-buuilt interior.
4. Mini Cooper
Our pick Mini Cooper Hatchback
Latest Mini Cooper deals from £6,499
Monthly finance from £127
If you rarely use your car's rear seats and are looking for a motor that will put a smile on your face, then a Mini Cooper should be near the top of your list, especially as the current generation of the car is now available for much less than £10,000.
The zippy engine and quick steering give the Mini an energy that eludes many rivals, while the classic design and heavily-styled interior are a world away from the generic looks of many other small cars.
5. Hyundai ix35
Our pick Hyundai ix35 SE CRDI
Latest Hyundai ix35 deals from £7,771
Monthly finance from £151
With a five-year warranty from new, enormous boot and plenty of standard equipment, the Hyundai ix35 is a bargain for less than £10,000. Finance payments on some models sneak underneath the £160 per month bar too.
Opt for a diesel (CRDi) or petrol (GDI) 2015 model and you'll benefit from the best part of a year's warranty that remains, as well as its 591-litre boot, which is 160 litres larger than you'll find in a Nissan Qashqai. The ix35 was discontinued in 2015 and replaced by the Hyundai Tucson, so it doesn't feature the very latest technology, but it isn't outdated.
Entry-level S cars have air conditioning, alloy wheels and a USB connection for your phone. It's worth paying a little extra for an SE car, though, as these include Bluetooth for connecting your phone wirelessly; cruise control; rear parking sensors; and heated front and rear seats. SE Nav cars add sat-nav and a reversing camera on top of this.
Used car deals under £15,000 or £200 per month
1. Mercedes C-Class
Our pick Mercedes C220d BlueTec AMG Line Auto
Latest Mercedes-Benz C-Class deals from £10,897
Monthly finance from £174
Less thab £15,000 - or around £200 per month, will buy you a modern Mercedes C-Class in excellent condition, with reasonable mileage. This includes 2015 cars in Sport trim, which includes sat-nav, bright LED headlights and 17-inch alloy wheels.
The diesel engine in the popular C220d model isn't the quietest under acceleration but soon purrs along as you pick up the pace.
Automatic cars are much more desirable, thanks to their smooth gearchanges, while AMG Line trim makes the car look sportier with larger alloy wheels.
2. Kia Sportage
Our pick Kia Sportage 2 1.6 GDi
Latest Kia Sportage deals from £9,199
Monthly finance from £144
Kia's seven-year warranty and reputation for practical design has always made the brand a sensible choice, but the current Sportage adds extra appeal, with an original design and steering that's responsive and accurate, for smooth and involved driving. It's a rational choice too, thanks to a large boot and good rear legroom - plus that warranty, which transfers to the new owner when it's bought as a used car.
The latest generation of the car was launched in 2016 and early models offer fantastic value, with finance repayments starting at £160 per month. Both petrol and diesel models cost from under £12,000.
Even entry-level '1' models include alloy wheels, air conditioning, all-round electric windows and Bluetooth for connecting your phone wirelessly. Sat-nav and parking sensors come as standard on grade 2 and above.
3. Mazda CX-5
Our pick Mazda CX-5 2.2D Sport Nav
Latest Mazda CX-5 deals from £9,550
Monthly finance from £181
It might have been replaced by an all-new model but Mazda's previous-generation CX-5 remains an excellent family car: an excellent example of a crossover that combines the strength of a traditional hatchback with the higher driving position and extra practicality of an off-road car.
It's comfortable over bumps, but remains agile in corners, giving the driver confidence that it'll go where it's pointed. There's plenty of space in the back and boot (compared with other family car rivals), and it's well-equipped too, with alloy wheels, dashboard screen with Bluetooth and climate control on all cars.
But perhaps the biggest benefit is that all diesel CX-5 models comply with the latest Euro 6 emissions regulations, which means that they won't be affected by future inner-city clean air zones, including London's ultra low emission zone.
4. Skoda Octavia
Our pick Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI SE
Latest Skoda Octavia deals from £7,350
Monthly finance from £143
If your family hatchback feels cramped, then there's no need to buy a long estate car or a tall and chunky crossover: you just need a Skoda Octavia. The car is enormous, when you compare it to a Ford Focus or Vauxhall Astra, with a huge boot and plenty of legroom for passengers in the back. The economical engines and competitive pricing all combine to make it BuyaCar's best family hatchback.
It's an even bigger bargain as a used car too, with prices cheap by any standards. Newer petrol-powered Octavias, registered in 2018, start at £11,450 on BuyaCar, or from £175 a month on finance.. These are updated models with the distinctive four-headlight design and a modern touchscreen, which includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
SE cars are worth the premium over the entry-level S specification, thanks to their standard cruise control, parking sensors and dual-zone air conditioning.
Used car deals under £20,000 or £275 per month
1. Range Rover Evoque
Our pick Range Rover Evoque 2.2 SD4 Pure Tech
Latest Range Rover Evoque deals from £17,500
Monthly finance from £266
Range Rover Evoque prices continue to fall, following the laucnh of a new model, making popular versions of this in-demand car affordable on a £20,000, or £250-per-month, budget. That now buys you an entry level (but still luxurious) Pure Tech car.
The latest Evoques are equipped with a quieter and smoother 2-litre TD4 diesel engine, which became available in 2015 and representative monthly payments start from around £300 - or around £24,000.
2. Audi Q3
Our pick Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI quattro SE S tronic
Latest Audi Q3 deals from £11,300
Monthly finance from £149
With the arrival of an all-new Audi Q3, the previous-generation has become a lot more affordable. You can pick one up a 2015 Audi Q3 foraround £15,000 but if your budget will stretch to it, then there are four-wheel drive, automatic cars available for a small premium. BuyaCar prices for these models currently start at £12,799.
Most 2015 cars are updated versions of the Q3, which have a more imposing front grille, with a black or chrome border that runs into the front lights. They may not feel as nimble to drive as a BMW X1 but it is spacious and comfortable.
3. Jaguar XE
Our pick Jaguar XE 2.0D R-Sport
Latest Jaguar XE deals from £12,248
Monthly finance from £197
You won't need anything like £20,000 for a high-specification version of Jaguar's smallest saloon. It's more than a match for the BMW 3 Series, thanks to its excellent blend of comfort, power and agility in corners.
The rear seats can be a little cramped if you're taller than average, but there is plenty of room for children. R-Sport cars look the part, thanks to beefier front and rear bumpers, as well as larger alloy wheels.
All diesel XE cars should also meet the latest Euro 6 emissions regulations, so are unlikely to be hit by pollution charges. Even so, if you are looking at a 2015 car, it's worth double-checking to ensure that it's compliant.
Used car deals under £25,000
1. Mercedes SLC
Typical Example Mercedes SLC 250d AMG Line
Latest Mercedes-Benz SLC deals from £17,440
Monthly finance from £225
Stylish top-down motoring can be yours this summer, as prices of 2016 and 2017 Mercedes SLC models dip below £25,000. Many of these cars have covered less than 5,000 miles and all have hard folding tops, which makes the model more secure when parked and cosier when it gets cold.
Look for cars with optional Airscarf heating, which are fitted with vents in the head restraints, that'll blow warm air over your neck when you have the roof down on cooler days.
2. Volkswagen Golf R
Typical example VW Golf R
Latest Golf R deals from £16,100
Monthly finance from £245
Even if you know very little about cars, you'll probably know that the Volkswagen Golf R is fast, fun and desirable. That recognition helps to boost demand on the used market, which means that there are few cut-price options.
However, a price of less than £24,000 for a Golf R with an automatic gearbox, plus a performance upgrade that boosts power and improves cornering, is a great deal. And because the car holds its value well, finance is reasonable by the standards of a car this powerful.
3. Alfa Romeo Giulia
Typical example Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 JDTM-2 180PS Super auto
Latest Alfa Romeo Giulia deals from £16,995
Monthly finance from £254
Alfa Romeo's sporty family saloon car is available with decent savings as a nearly-new car. Avoid the temptation of the high-performance Quadrifoglio model (and its £58,000 used price tag), and you'll find diesel-powered versions of the stylish and fun-to-drive Giulia starting from well under £25,000.
It's powerful but pleasingly economical, and if you drive carefully (easier said than done), fuel economy can reach around 50mpg.
4. Audi A6 Allroad
Our pick Audi A6 Allroad
Latest Audi A6 Allroad deals from £18,950
Monthly finance from £333
Audi's most understated luxury car isn't as well known as its small hatchbacks or large SUVs, but many owners consider it the best car in the range.
It's based on the standard A6 Avant estate, but has been raised up, fitted with four-wheel drive and clad in extra protection underneath. This gives it as much off-road ability as most owners will ever need while sat in the leather-clad interior. It's a genuinely upmarket car for an affordable price.
Used car deals over £25,000
1. Volvo XC90
Our pick Volvo XC90 D5 Momnetum
Latest Volvo XC90 deals from £25,198
Monthly finance from £368
Having now been on sale for four years, Volvo's large seven-seat XC90 is now falling into the range of buyers with a budget of around £30,000 or £400 per month. Although the car has recently been updated, the changes are so minor that few drivers will spot the differences between an early 2015 model and a brand new car.
More importantly, you get the benefits of a spacious interior for five passengers and an extra third row for two people who'll need to be small, or comfortable in tight spaces.
Driving is a relaxing experience, with a comfortable ride - particularly with more expensive models that are fitted with air suspension - and a minimalist dashboard with high-quality wood and metal fittings, that has a calming effect on occupants.
2. Porsche Boxster
Our pick Porsche Boxster 3.4 S
Latest Porsche Boxster deals from £31,000
Monthly finance from £553
Buy used and you may just get the best Boxster that Porsche will ever make. That's because the latest version of the two-seat convertible has been fitted with a small four-cylinder turbocharged engine, which is more powerful and economical than the six-cylinder motor in cars that were built before 2016.
But many think that the turbocharger has ruined the car, making it quieter and with acceleration that's too smooth to make the driver feel fully involved, unlike the characterful six-cylinder engine.
For less than £35,000, you could have a low mileage, pre-2016, Porsche Boxster S, which has more power than the basic car and a glorious exhaust soundtrack whenever you press the accelerator.


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Just remember folks, if you join the Cabal it must vet the names of your dogs.1 I'm not sure that Crime and Federalism is on safe grounds naming his dog "Amicus." It just sounds too much like something the ACLU or NACDL does.
Personally, I chose basic names. My labrador is named "Fred" after a famous graduate of my college (Centre) and my chow-golden retriever is named the "Spot" of Munsters fame. Both were vetted succesfully, although there was some problem with the Fred name. Consequently, I no longer name after people or things. When I named my cats "Buzz" and "Bit" they flew through the vettying process.
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1 Not to mention how hard it is to get a marriageable woman past them. How was I to know that my former intended's great-grandmother talked to Elizabeth Cady Staunton once?


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MUSCATINE– West High coach Steve Bergman always gives you a straight assessment and pulls no punches. Following the Trojans' substate final win Tuesday, Feb. 28, over Bettendorf, he summed up his squad's performance.
"There were things out there I didn't like, but you know, we're undefeated and going to the state tournament. We have a team that can go down there and do well."
DES MOINES– The West High Women of Troy struck gold in the Wells Fargo Arena, earning their first-ever State Basketball Championship Saturday night (March 3) with a stunning win over Ankeny in overtime.
The Tournament campaign started with a stunning 55-52 win Wednesday (Feb. 29) over rival City High.
West had already beaten the Little Hawks twice in the regular season and were expecting a fight from the opening tip-off.
NORTH LIBERTY– North Liberty Babe Ruth League registration is open to the residents of North Liberty, Coralville and the surrounding communities.
Registration fee of $150 include full uniform (hat, jersey, pants, socks, belt), league fees and insurance. Final registration ends March 23.
CORALVILLE— Education took center stage Saturday, Feb. 25, at the second of four legislative forums sponsored by the Johnson County League of Women Voters. The event, held at the Coralville Public Library, was co-sponsored by the Hawkeye Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Iowa Federation of Labor.
Five Democrat legislators, Rep. Vicki Lensing (HD-78), Rep. Dave Jacoby (HD-30), Rep. Mary Mascher (HD-77), Sen. Bob Dvorsky (SD-15) and Sen. Joe Bolkcom (SD-39) were in attendance. Democrat Rep. Nate Willems (HD-29) declined to attend.
The first installment of a three-part series that examines the current health of North Liberty's business economy, the ins and outs of small business ownership, and the future of doing business in North Liberty.
NORTH LIBERTY– How's business?
It's hard to say, and depends on who you ask.
Commercial storefronts continue to open and close in North Liberty, while in the background, the city utilizes its available tools to develop a prosperous business sector.
NORTH LIBERTY— The city's first full-time orthodontic office has opened and is currently accepting new patients.
Drs. Sarah and Tanner Clark, DDS, MS opened the doors to Clark Orthodontics on Wednesday, Feb. 15. For the husband and wife dental team, having their own private practice is the realization of years of hard work and dreaming.
CEDAR RAPIDS– Electric vehicles in eastern Iowa now have a place to get re-charged. The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, with funds from the city of Cedar Rapids, installed a level two electric vehicle charging station in one of its parking stalls.
Hotels around the country are just beginning to install charging stations for their guests and the public who own the vehicles.
SOLON– Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, especially in the winter? If you are like most of us, one of the main reasons you feel this way is due to a lack of sunlight and vitamin D. Our bodies naturally produce vitamin D when we receive direct skin exposure to sunlight. In fact, we are supposed to get 90 percent of our vitamin D from the sun. This becomes a real challenge living in Iowa during the primary winter months, November through February. In the winter, the sun is not as powerful and our bodies are simply unable to produce ample amounts of vitamin D.
SOLON– The Solon junior varsity (JV) girls' basketball team recently finished its season with a record of 19 wins and two losses. The Lady Spartans were 13-1 in their division, and finished first in the WaMaC East for the second consecutive year. Solon went undefeated at home and put together a 13-game winning streak that spanned from early December to late January.
IOWA CITY– "It was a game where you couldn't have too many bad possessions in a row," Solon Head Coach Brad Randall said. "You have to play pretty flawless to beat them."
The Solon Spartans fell behind Davenport Assumption in the first quarter of a Class 3A substate final last Monday night, and couldn't overcome a double-digit lead, losing 59-40.
Solon had trouble keeping up with Assumption's transition offense, and Assumption's defense prevented Solon's Turner Wentzien from scoring until well into the fourth period.


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Cappella Musicale di S. Barbara, Umberto Forni
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[dropcap]T[/dropcap]his a live concert recording (complete with audience presence and applause at the end) of a five-part mass by Rovigo, using the composer's complete instrumental canzonas and two motets to create a semblance of a liturgical reconstruction. The live nature of the recording means that there is a fair amount of background and occasionally foreground noise, in the manner of a you-tube video, as well as a couple of fluffed notes, but the structure of the programme and the generally excellent standard of the performance as well as the rarity of the music meant that I found it easy to overlook these shortcomings. As not a single note of Rovigo's organ music has survived, the performance opens with a flamboyant Toccata by Merulo, but after that the music is all Rovigo's, and of a consistently high standard. Regarded in his lifetime as on a par with Monteverdi, while the latter's stock has inexorably risen the former has sunk into obscurity, and this CD is a useful reminder of the 'lesser' composers of the second half of the 16th century. The five-part Missa Dominicalis is a work of imagination and considerable musicality, while the lighter canzonas are also delicately inventive. He was employed at the sumptuous court of Mantua, being headhunted temporarily by the Duke of Bavaria, who also supported a musical establishment of considerable prestige. Clearly Rovigo was greatly valued in his own lifetime, and the present engaging cross-section of his work shines a useful spotlight on this forgotten figure. The CD ends with an impressive eight-part polychoral setting of Laudate Dominum, suggesting that there may be a further wealth of unexplored material awaiting modern performance.
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The Canoness ordered the troops to advance under an ineffective mortar fire, looking for the cover of the buildings, while the Imperial Guards tried to surround the Adeptas...
A crossfire between both forces caused the firsts casualities...
The mortar aimed two great impacts that devastate the SoB unit. Them... the Canoness decided to sacrifice himself assaulting a IG unit, while her comrades advanced to neutralise the mortar....
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Information communicated by entangled photon pairs
Barnett, Steve (2012) Information communicated by entangled photon pairs. Physical Review A, 85. 032322. ISSN 1094-1622
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A key goal of quantum communication is to determine the maximum number of bits shared between two quantum systems. An important example of this is in entanglement-based quantum key distribution (QKD) schemes. A realistic treatment of this general communication problem must take account of the nonideal nature of the entanglement source and the detectors. The aim of this paper is to give such a treatment. We obtain analytic expression for the mutual information in terms of experimental parameters. The results are applied to communication schemes that rely on spontaneous parametric down conversion to generate entangled photons. We show that our results can be applied to tasks such as calculating the optimal rate of bits per photon in high-dimensional time-bin-encoded QKD protocols (prior to privacy amplification). A key finding for such protocols is that, by using realistic experimental parameters, one can obtain over 10 bits per photon. We also show how our results can be applied to characterize the capacity of a fiber array and to quantify entanglement using mutual information.
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I try to avoid being a stereotype, so I go out of my way to dress as shabbily as possible, listen to alt-rock instead of Kylie Minogue (no, I do that too. Whoops…but at least I had to look up how to spell her last name!), and I definitely do not pay much mind to interior design. All of these things are what I have Lance around for.
However, one particular element of design I find really fascinating is light. John Hench, one of Disney Parks' most–if not the most–influential Imagineers, wrote extensively on color and environment in his book, Designing Disney. These things help to create the fantastical, immersive atmosphere that separates Disney parks from the everyday [Proofreader Mom, is that the right use of "everyday"?].
So, of course, the use and design of interior and exterior lights is very influential in establishing and maintaining a very specific mood, just as important as the design of buildings, the employment of background music, cast member costumes, etc.
Disney Parks the world over provide a opportunity to see a great variety of designs in a contained space, as Imagineers strive to provide not only an authentic experience–like in the case of 1901 Lounge in Disney California Adventure, which is inspired by high-rolling Hollywood executive lounges of the 1920s and '30s–but also a "plus"-ed version of whatever they are representing. It's not enough to look like an elite tinseltown club, 1901 has to look like something straight from a movie, everything a slight fantasy.
Above: I love these globe lamps in the 1901 bar area!
I am by no means an expert on light fixture design–I'm sure there are lots of scientific and artsy-fartsy terms for all of this stuff–but these diamond-shaped lights are amazing, probably my favorite of any I've seen in a Disney park.
Is there any space in the Disneyland Resort more beautiful than the Carthay Circle Restaurant?
Here's a sneak peak inside and around the exclusive (ooh, ain't we fancy?) Club 33, which I'll discuss in a future post:
As I mentioned, the variety is seemingly endless: from Victorian French Quarter to a bar on the edge of exploration to the neon glow of Route 66. Beautiful!


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John William Waterhouse – Echo and Narcissus
"Narcissus does not fall in love with his reflection because it is beautiful, but because it is his. If it were his beauty that enthralled him, he would be set free in a few years by its fading." — W. H. Auden
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"The paradox about narcissism is that we all have this streak of egotism. Eighty percent of people think they're better than average." — Mark Leary
"In males, narcissism is something that has been associated with immaturity. Classically, it's something men are supposed to abandon to become adult males. Today, consumerism tells all males that … they never need abandon their narcissism. That they never need grow up. Just so long as they buy the right products." — Mark Simpson
"Narcissism is an occupational hazard for political leaders. You have to have an outsized ambition and an outsized ego to run for office." — Stanley Renshon
"Because that's what narcissism is all about; looking in the mirror everyday and thinking 'Damn, I'd like to shag myself.'" — Eddie Izzard
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Haydn / Handel 19 November 2015
After the rousing opening chorus, with some thrilling brass playing, of Handel's 1743 Dettingen Te Deum, I found myself playing 'Spot the well-known Handel melody' game....
Handel Dettinge Te Deum
Handel Organ Concerto 4 No.2 in B flat major
Haydn Harmoniemesse
It was unfortunate that this concert coincided with the official switching on of Exeter's Christmas lights and the opening of the Christmas Market on Cathedral Green, and a Thursday evening in November may not be the favoured time to turn out for a concert in a chilly cathedral. Whatever the reason, audience numbers for this event were rather low, which must have been disappointing for all involved in an evening of fine music-making.
The 120-strong choir was admirably supported by the Exeter Chamber Orchestra – a group of local professional players. It would have been good to see their names listed in the otherwise excellent programme.
After the rousing opening chorus, with some thrilling brass playing, of Handel's 1743 Dettingen Te Deum, I found myself playing 'Spot the well-known Handel melody' game, he being no stranger to the idea of 'cut and paste'! With the exception of a couple of rather 'fluffy' entries, the choir coped well with some challenging choral writing, for example, the contrapuntal 'Thou didst open the kingdom of Heaven', and appeared to enjoy a work that might not necessarily be in the choral repertoire's Premier League.
Handel's Organ Concerto Op.4 No.2 completed the concert's first half, with David Davies (somehow finding time out from his duties as Acting Director of Music at the cathedral this term), on sparkling form as the soloist.
The Harmoniemesse of 1802 saw both Haydn and the choir at their best. Here was the mature composer pouring his soul into his music and the choir clearly loved it! Under Andrew Millington's firm baton, they produced a wonderfully joyful sound where required, but also displayed great sensitivity to the text, right from the opening bars of the Kyrie. Haydn would not have been disappointed with the Exeter Philharmonic Choir.
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I won't dazzle you with an interesting opening paragraph, I'll just give it to you straight – there are updates to Valve's Steam client that may see Bitcoin being accepted and used as currency for purchases on the Steam store, and possibly for in-game items as well. These changes were hinted at by Valve last year when they updated the regions in which they priced games in the local currency. The company is always looking for ways to save consumers money and to make more money for themselves, and investing in Bitcoin by allowing it as a currency might be a good idea. Some regions overseas like Australia already have this option available to them, and we're probably going to get it very soon.
The confirmation that Steam will support Bitcoin purchases was uncovered through information leaks from Valve's translation services. Through this service, Valve uses the power of crowdsourcing to help translate and localise the Steam client for regions in which English isn't the preferred, or indeed official, home language. The leaks consist of messages that the customer sees while processing a Bitcoin purchase, and it looks like Valve is using Bitpay to facilate the process. Check it out:
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For questions regarding your payment processing status, please contact BitPay [https://bitpay.com/].
If you're a regular Steam user who pays with a credit card, none of these changes affect you, and ditto for those of you who use Steam vouchers or pay with your debit card. For those of you who already use Bitcoin in some fashion, though, this will probably excite you greatly. A number of large companies across the pond are adopting Bitcoin as a payment option, and the more companies that support it, the more legitimate it becomes as a currency to governments and companies around the world. Bitcoin isn't just a payment solution that avoids the pitfalls of using banks or Paypal, it's a more secure payment solution that works the same way all around the world. Its value is fluid and adaptable, although most people prefer to value it in dollars to make comparisons against established currencies already in use.
This is also beneficial to Valve, believe it or not. Valve's use of Bitpay as a middleman for the transaction will save them about 3% in transaction fees compared to Paypal and 4% compared to credit card payments, not to mention that it doesn't have to go through either of these companies to process a refund or handle a payment dispute – the user can do this with Valve directly, and Valve has the option to credit the user's Steam wallet instead of refund the transaction.
Should you be chomping at the bit to use this feature inside Steam, do take note that the Bitcoin wallet transactions aren't handled by the miners who validate the transfer – this is instead handled by Bitpay, who checks if a transaction is fraudulent before proceeding with payment. This means that instead of a transaction taking up to an hour for the verification to be done by the Bitcoin hive, the payment is done almost immediately. Valve and Bitpay's use of zero-conf transactions shouldn't worry you – instant payment solutions are necessary for Bitcoin to take off with the general public anyway – but it's an interesting point nontheless. I hope these guys are ready for the next Steam sale.
Source: Bitcoininist.net