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- Country
- Germany
- City/town
- Potsdam
- Web page
- http://www.mpikg.mpg.de/thermodynamics-kinetics-and-rheology-of-interfacial-layers
- Selected Publications
[BOOK] Dynamics of adsorption at liquid interfaces: theory, experiment, applicationSS Dukhin, G Kretzschmar, R Miller - 1995 - books.google.comAs the first of its kind, this book provides a valuable introduction for scientists and engineers
interested in liquid/fluid interfaces and disperse systems to the rapidly developing area of
adsorption dynamics. It is the first extensive review available on the subject of dynamics of ...
Dynamic surface and interfacial tensions of surfactant and polymer solutionsR Miller, P Joos, VB Fainerman - Advances in colloid and interface science, 1994 - ElsevierAbstract Dynamic surface and interfacial tensions are the most frequently measured non-
equilibrium properties of adsorption layers at liquid interfaces. The review presents the
theoretical basis of adsorption kinetics, taking into consideration different adsorption ...
Lipases at interfaces: a review…, K Holmberg, H Watzke, ME Leser, R Miller - Advances in colloid and …, 2009 - ElsevierLipases are acyl hydrolases that play a key role in fat digestion by cleaving long-chain
triglycerides into polar lipids. Due to an opposite polarity between the enzyme (hydrophilic)
and their substrates (lipophilic), lipase reaction occurs at the interface between the ...
Stability of foam films and surface rheology: an oscillating bubble study at low frequenciesC Stubenrauch, R Miller - The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 2004 - ACS PublicationsThe dilational surface elasticity ε and the dilational surface viscosity η of the two nonionic
surfactants n-dodecyl-β-d-maltoside (β-C12G2) and tetraethyleneglycol-monodecyl ether
(C10E4) were studied using the oscillating drop method. The experiments were carried ...
[BOOK] Surfactants: chemistry, interfacial properties, applicationsVB Fainerman, D Möbius, R Miller - 2001 - thomascat.infoThe thermodynamics and dynamics of interfacial layers have gained large interest in
interfacial research. An accurate description of the thermodynamics of adsorption layers at
liquid interfaces is the vital prerequisite for a quantitative understandings of the ...
Measuring dynamic surface and interfacial tensionsR Miller, A Hofmann, R Hartmann, A Halbig… - Advanced …, 1992 - Wiley Online LibrarySurfactants, defined as substances which reduce the interfacial tension of liquid surfaces
often drastically, are of steadily growing interest in many fields of (bio) chemical technology
and engineering. A precondition for the application of surfactants in many processes is a ...
A criterion for judging the purity of adsorbed surfactant layersK Lunkenheimer, R Miller - Journal of colloid and interface science, 1987 - ElsevierAbstract A criterion for judging the quality of surfactant solutions with regard to surface-
chemical contaminations is suggested. This criterion is based on the determination of the
surface tension (shift) of a surfactant solution dependent upon the relative content of ...
[BOOK] Proteins at liquid interfacesD Möbius, R Miller - 1998 - books.google.comThe interfacial behaviour of surfactants and proteins, and their mixtures, is of importance in a
wide range of areas such as food technology, detergency, cosmetics, coating processes,
biomedicine, pharmacy and biotechnology. Methods such as surface and interfacial ...
[BOOK] Drops and bubbles in interfacial researchD Mobius, R Miller - 1997 - books.google.comThe shape of drops and bubbles is the centre of interest for many interfacial scientists. This
book describes the most recent accomplishments to make use of drops and bubbles in
fundamental research and application.< br>< p> After a general introduction into the ...
Dilatational rheology of β-casein adsorbed layers at liquid-fluid interfaces…, MA Cabrerizo-Vílchez, R Miller - The Journal of …, 2005 - ACS PublicationsThe rheological behavior of β-casein adsorption layers formed at the air-water and
tetradecane-water interfaces is studied in detail by means of pendant drop tensiometry. First,
its adsorption behavior is briefly summarized at both interfaces, experimentally and also ...
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Yesterday was a very busy and tired in Chomutov with Orimi company. I missed a call from a guy, 4 calls from my best close friend and some messages from my cousin on fb (I missed a rarely chance to chat him).
Last night, a friend of mine in Czech celebrated a small birthday party for her boyfriend. She asked me to join in it. The five-people party was funny and warm. But I felt lonely.
A birthday party seems to be very strange in my family. So I think that it is not important to get it. Previous birthdays, my mother just called me and said Happy birthday, my brother sent me a message with the same content. That's enough to me! I had never been waiting for a call from my mother or brother such yesterday. The older I am, the nearer I want to be my beloveds. 30 year-old is really an important point in the life. I felt obvious changes in my both body and soul.
This morning, my close friend tried to reach me again and she succeeded. Few-minutes talking made me be better. She knows me so well! One more special thing between us this year is that General Vo Nguyen Giap died in her birthday, and the burial took place yesterday – my birthday!

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What does receiving a cheque have anything to do with it ?mattola wrote: since when were players held to that scrutiny. They still get their checks regardless of behaviour or play.
When was the last time you saw a media person held to account by those that "watch their product" compared to the drivel that some write ad nauseum (sp) about some players ?mattola wrote: I wouldnt compare those too.
at least reporters can get fired..... (HELLO PRATT)
I don't mean a thread like the one that put Pratt in his place for plagerism. Something that goes on for days (and sometimes a season).
And if you don't think players get "fired", check out some of the players who didn't get contracts renewed or got traded (or benched).


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Cushman releases DC area commercial - Cushman Wakefield released its 3rd quarter survey of the office market in the DC area, revealing a sluggish commercial market and rising vacancy rates.
Viewpoints on the election's effect on real estate (National Real Estate Investor) A group of experts ads their bit on how the outcome of the election will affect the real estate market.
Mortgage rates hold steady as unemployment report looms (Mortgage News Daily) Mortgage rates stay the same - historically low - as analysts prepare for Friday's unemployment report looms. In advance, ADP says hiring is down in September for yet another lackluster month.
Homebuilder stocks rise on homebuilding news (Businessweek) Shares of homebuilders have been rising as the housing market continues at a slow but steady pace.
If you must live in the suburbs, here's where (Coldwell Banker) The real estate agency puts out another completely arbitrary list of suburbs, ranked by people that have never been there, as a "best places to live" - if you're going to be in the suburbs. Wolf Trap Virginia takes number 5.
PG considers new rules for developments (GreaterGreaterWashington) Bills that would make it easier to develop around metro stations are running into heat from interest groups that don't like the loosening of oversight.
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Hidden Figures is a 2016 American biographical drama film directed by Theodore Melfi and written by Melfi and Allison Schroeder, based on the non-fiction book of the same name by Margot Lee Shetterly about African American women mathematicians that worked at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) during the Space Race. The film stars Taraji P. Henson as Katherine G. Johnson, a mathematician who calculated flight trajectories for Project Mercury and other missions. The film also features Octavia Spencer as Dorothy Vaughan and Janelle Monáe as Mary Jackson, with Kevin Costner, Kirsten Dunst, Jim Parsons, Glen Powell, and Mahershala Ali in supporting roles – Source Wikipedia
Besides the obvious lure of two powerful themes – the civil rights movement and women's emancipation – two of the cast drew me to catch this movie:
The first was Kevin Costner – I became his fan after watching him in Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves (1991) and several other movies such as – The Guardian (2006) and McFarland USA (2015).
The second was Octavia Spencer who first caught my eye in another civil rights movie, The Help (2011).
I did not know that African American women made such significant contributions to the American space program as early as in the 1960s. The story had to be told on the big screen and I am glad to have caught the movie.
If you like more backstory, read it here: Hidden Figures.
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A family friendly tent-pole movie that has something for everyone: romance, adventure, thrills, science and the aforementioned themes on confronting and prevailing over racism and sexism.
Hidden Figures was nominated for 3 Academy Awards including Best Picture. However, it did not win any. But it did win a whole bunch of other international awards.
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Through a dark, glassly: John turns 39, Dublin Originally uploaded by baabuzz.
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Hey John
Belated Happy B'day..
Saw the latest pics of you and Guiness ..One of the pics was very intriguing ...looked a lot like a belly button ..(lol).if I have got it right..Are you trying to convey something?? :-) Iam all ears..
Btw how did you like GALWAY??
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I personally think the wider appeal of the haggis in the past few years has come about come about because of the versatility of the 'vegetarian haggis'. Previous to that not even hardcore meat eaters could stomach the thought of eating the 'real haggis' made from sheeps stomach stuffed with oatmeal, sheeps lung, heart and liver, but disguise it and it becomes a far more appealing product.
It's only been in the past few years that Scotland has begun to recognise the contributions made by its ethnically diverse communities. Most notable for me is perhaps the visibility of Scottish Sikh communities whom whilst proudly retaining their own cultural and religious identity, have openly embraced aspects of Scottish identity. As part of Scotlands hidden 'Black history' I have learned about the Scottish Sikh Prince, I also became aware of the contributions of the New Scots: the Polish Tartan, the Scottish-Sikh or Leith Tartan.
Such cultural influences have also impacted on cuisine. In the cities of Scotland, you will often see a Punjabi-style haggis on menus at pubs and restaurants. To the traditional haggis recipe additional ingredients such as onions, cumin seeds, garlic, ginger, green chillies and other spices are added and Naan bread, rotis and chappatis replace the traditional 'neeps' and 'tatties'.
|Jeevan Singh of the band The Tartan Dhollies, wearing Leith Sikh tartan. © the artist
From Portrait of The New Asians by photographer Herman Rodriguez 2006
The traditional Burns Night supper ritual would begin with the haggis being ceremoniously led into the room by a man dressed in complete Scottish outfit and bagpipes. However, at a Sikh Burns Night supper, this duty is performed by a Scottish Sikh piper wearing his turban and kilt to identify both his religious, social and cultural heritage. This should not be a surprise, after all, Indian and Pakistani pipe bands have been popular sight at Scottish piping events in Paisley, Glasgow and Edinburgh for a long time now. Also did you know that many of the bagpipes and kilts imported into Scotland are manufactured in the Indian and Pakistani Punjab.
I have read some instances when the haggis was led into the room by a Bhangra or dhol band. Anyway, back to the Burns Supper Night. At a traditional Scottish Burns supper night, the Scottish dirk is traditionally stabbed into the haggis skin during the Burns Ode to a Haggis address, however at a Scottish Sikh event this is often replaced with a kirpan, a spiritual Sikh dagger.
Many people will be or are horrified at integration of cultural identities, and more so at the fusion of such cuisines, but think about it, many countries, even towns and cities identities are based on imports or cuisines that are fusion food. Take Dundee Marmalade for example or even a cup of Tea in Great Britain. Anyway, I digress again. Last year in acknowledgment of Scotlands diverse communities, BBC Radio Scotland transmitted a programme Ravi Burns. In place of Burns's 'Address to A Haggis', the Scottish Sikh comedian actor Sanjeev Kohli gives us Ode to a Samosa: "Wee sleekit, cowrin' triangular tastie, oh what a picnic is in thy pastry'. The novelist Alasdair Gray also recited 'To a Mouse' against a background of sitars.
Now back to my dish. You may already know that every South Asian (m)Ummi Ji whether she is from India, Pakistan or Bangladesh will have her own traditional recipe for pakoras, but the one I am using for this recipe combines both Scottish and Punjabi cuisines. I served these with curried neep chips and mint-yogurt chutney. This is my effort for a belated Burns Supper. I hope you will all approve.
To see more about the Portrait of The New Asians Exhibition see here link to National Library of Scotland
For the pakoras
200g gram flour also known as chickpea or besan flour
1 fresh green chilli, minced
To make the pakora batter, put all the dry ingredients into a large bowl and minced green chilli and mix. Add water gradually and mix the batter until smooth but not thick. Leave aside for 5-10 minutes.
Steam the haggis for 20 minutes, then break it up with a fork so that it can cool down.
In the meantime, wipe clean the mushrooms and cut out the core.
Heat the oil in a frying pan for 5 minutes. Scoop out a tablespoon of haggis on the mushroom, press and spread it gently with the back of the spoon. Add more haggis if required but not too much. Do this with all the mushrooms. When this is done, gently place the mushroom into the batter to coat, I use my hands, but use a spoon if you wish to ensure batter covers the mushroom.


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And now for today's funding news.
Flickr cofounder's new startup is called Slack, and it just raised $42M
With Stewart Butterfield's new cloud-based messaging and search software Slack, which just raised $42 million, Butterfield and his 23-person staff may well be on their way to making email obsolete and making businesses more productive. Think Convo, but for big enterprise. Linkedin chief Jeff Weiner, Bradley Horowitz of Google, former Groupon operating officer Rob Solomon, and Twitter co-founder Biz Stone pitched in. The Social + Capital Partnership led this recent round, with existing investors Accel Partners and Andreessen Horowitz also in the mix.
Read more on VentureBeat: Flickr cofounder's new startup is called Slack, and it just raised $42M
SaaS database startup Connectivity hauls in $6.3 million
Connectivity's cloud software acts as a smart collector, aggregator, and disseminator that enables companies to amass pertinent data on customers, segments, interests, and opinions. Its marketing-automation software means businesses can use it to amass data on the spending, eating, drinking, trending, and buying habits of people frequenting their establishments. Investors include Greycroft Partners, Rincon Venture Partners, Daher Capital, Double M Partners, TenOneTen Ventures, Eytan Elbaz and SLP Ventures.
Read more on VentureBeat: SaaS database startup Connectivity hauls in $6.3 million
iiWisdom picks up $3.2M of its own
iiWisdom, a company with tools for letting investors give feedback on companies, disclosed $3.2 million in funding in a filing today with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. iiWisdom bills itself as "a survey-based data collection company," and it aspires to improve companies' governance.
Read the SEC filing.
SocialFlow raises $2.35M
SocialFlow, a startup that figures out when to send messages and ads on social networks, disclosed $2.35 million in funding in a filing today with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. SocialFlow, based in New York, compares messages a brand wants to shoot out on, say, Twitter, with the sorts of things people actually talk about and provides dashboards to show how well things are working.
Read the SEC filing.
Samsung venture arm throws $2M at Enswers
Samsung Venture Investment Corp. has made a $2 million investment in Enswers, a company with technology for identifying audio, video, and other content with computer vision, clustering, signal processing, and audiovisual fingerprinting. Enswers, based in Seoul, is a subsidiary of KT. The company works with ESPN, Intel, Turner, Yahoo, and, as it turns out, Samsung.
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Crunching the numbers leaves little doubt in the minds of many scientists and broad thinkers
Space news – We can estimate the number of galaxies and thus approximately how many stars there are in the universe. Can we extrapolate the number of possible intelligent lifeforms in the universe? Lifeforms with an advanced civilization and technology?
NASA astronomers are finding more and more planets orbiting distant stars using the Hubble Space Telescope. Space scientists on Earth find microbes still surviving after thousands of years frozen in ice and thriving in environments we once thought hostile to life.
Astronomers estimate the Milky Way contains around 400 billion suns, give or take a few. Sol is only one of these stars. They also estimate the universe holds a minimum of 125 billion galaxies.
If we crunch the numbers a bit, we find the universe contains roughly 400 X 125 billion billion, or 50,000 billion billion stars. We won't at this time include the number of planets per sun in the universe, which would make our estimate even less precise. NASA space scientists and astronomers haven't determined this number and the knowledge we have now isn't sufficient enough to come to even a rough estimate.
How many of these suns have intelligent life living on a planet in orbit with a highly advanced civilization and technology? In future articles, we'll try to narrow this number down a bit, by estimating the number of intelligent life forms in the Milky Way.
Let me know what you think? Take part in our poll below.
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Learn how orbits of asteroids within the Main Asteroid belt are calculated.
Learn more about the search for life on Europa.
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In addition to our famous crawls, we are now featuring Dishcrawl dinners!
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Barque Smokehouse is the brainchild of long-time friends Jonathan Persofsky and David Neinstein, whose passion for bbq and the hospitality industry led them away from their corporate careers to the wooded interior of Toronto's Urban Smokehouse. From the extensive wine list and artisan beers to the seasonal fruits and vegetables delicately prepared to match the subtle smokiness of genuine pit barbeque, Barque Smokehouse presents an original approach to traditional barbecue.
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It's become broadly accepted that a post-secondary education is a prerequisite to success in the modern job market. As more students flock to universities and colleges, another fact is that many will be saddled with debt upon graduation.
Six in 10 Canadian students expect to have debt once they complete their education, according to an RBC/Ipsos Reid poll released on Monday.
A study released by TD Canada Trust on the same day found that 30 per cent of those emerging from school with debt expect to owe at least $15,000. Although half of students are working this summer to help pay for school, 66 per cent of those say they will not earn enough money to cover their expenses. Many students have no choice but to fund their education through student loans or lines of credit.
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The RBC/Ipsos Reid poll found that debt management and budgeting are challenging for students. The majority of students feel that worrying about money will have an effect on their grades, but just half of those surveyed regularly monitor where their money is going and 74 per cent don't use a budget.
"It's only with a budget that you have a true sense of where your money is going," says Kavita Joshi, director of student banking with RBC. "Proper saving habits can lead to working fewer hours, thereby freeing up more time for studying and enjoying the university or college experience."
Ms. Joshi offers three key tips to help students stretch their dollars and better manage their money:
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Ms. Joshi finds that the majority of students want to budget, but don't know how to get started. "A budget will help you live within your means and avoid unnecessary debt," she says. The federal government has created a helpful online budget planner for students on its CanLearn website. Whether using an online budgeting program or an Excel spreadsheet, students need to track their sources of income and their expenses to understand where they're spending and whether there are any budget shortfalls. "These budgets have to be created early so that students always have a handle on their finances," Ms. Joshi says. "It's about making informed financial choices." RBC offers budgeting tools and information for students on its Better Student Life website, including a calculator that shows you how much money you need to get through the school year, based on your spending.
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If you have a strong passion for making a couple's wedding day really memorable, you can consider becoming a bridal consultant. But you won't become a bridal or wedding consultant only because you have a keen interest in this area of work. You'll also need to have excellent business skills to plan wedding events efficiently.
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Well, this is the basic requirement if you want to become a bridal consultant. To become successful with this career, you need to have a strong knowledge about fashion. You should have a keen interest about keeping yourself up-to-date on the latest trends in fashion.
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I didn't want to say anything, but I need prayers right now. Tuesday night, my foot and leg began to swell, so I did everything possible to get the swelling down, because I just thought may too much salt or not enough liquids, but that isn't the case and since it's in my right leg, My beautiful Dil nurse and my friend's wife who is also a nurse suggested to I get immediate attention. I hate hospitals since I practically lived in one for 5 years, but my husband is more worried than I am, so we are headed to the hospital. My doctor is out today and the ER also said I should come in and have it checked. Please keep me in your prayers and hopefully it is only simple edema. Will let you know when I return. If I am unable to get back, I will get Al to post. Thanks everyone. Love and Hugs, Pat
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Prayers needed
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my prayers are with you Pat!!!
- September 11, 2008 at 6:35 PM
- Nettie said...
I'll be keeping you in my thoughts & prayers. Hope that everything turns out ok.
- September 11, 2008 at 11:12 PM
- Joyce said...
Goodness Pat!!!
I will be praying........I was checking on you because we ALREADY have the major "tropical winds and rain" over here and I know that you all will be closer to Ike than we are even.......so I will just be praying all around for you all.
Hang in there and give us a report when you can so we don't worry.
Hang in there.....
- September 12, 2008 at 6:29 AM
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Which Perennials Bloom in Mid-July?
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Most of the garden flowers start losing their blooms by mid of July. But still there are some perennial flowers that bloom in hot weather of mid July. Here I am going to provide you a list of some perennials that bloom in mid-July. Plant these flowers in your garden and don't let it stay bare until next spring season.
Rose Mallow
Also known as swamp mallow, this is a tall plant producing flowers. This plant can grow up to 2 to 4 feet tall and blooms from mid to late July. It produces flowers in different attractive and vibrant colors like white, red and pink. Growing conditions include full sun and fertile and moist soil.
This plant begins to bloom in July and can continue to bloom until October. This plant produces tall spikes of colorful flowers which come in colors like purple, pink, yellow, red and green white. This flower can be grown in many ways. You can grow these in either flower beds or borders or they can also be grown to be used as cut flowers.
These flowers are commonly known as black-eyed susan and I have discussed these flowers earlier in some of my posts. This plant blooms from mid-July until October producing small and beautifully colored flowers having dark cone structure in mid of flowers. It grows well both in full sun and partial shade and needs proper drainage to grow healthily.
Globe Thistle
This plant can reach to a height of up to 3 to 4 feet and produces bristly and sphere-shaped flowers having steel blue color. Thistle-like bristling leaves surround these beautiful flowers. These flowers also require well-drained soil and full sun to grow properly.
This was a list of perennial flowers which you can plant in your garden in so that they can beautify your garden in hot and dry month of July.


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Hey sorry we didn't have any time to email yesterday. We had a zone activity at a river. It was way fun. We also went to a museum. They had cigars that had to be jokes. Some of them were 2 or 3 inches thick and 3 feet long. haha I can't imagine anyone wanting to smoke those.
The work this week was okay. We only had 2 investigators come to church, and Grace wasn't one of them. She was out of town, but she said for sure she is going to come next week. We finally got some young women fellowshippers to work with us and it went great. She responded way well to them. They really helped her answer some questions so it went perfect!
That's all that really happened this week. I pulled my big toe nail out. During our zone activity I hit it somehow and it was completely filled with sand, I was scared it would get infected so I just pulled it out.
I love you guys take care this week.
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Under starting sunset time at 5:30 pm on 24 Aug, Hawksbill turtles were born at our hatchery.
In this time, many guests were lucky to witness baby turtles coming out from their nest.
At 6:10 pm, 60 of baby turtles were released safely at the beach.
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Cover Up Tattoo Designs
Bhakti Satalkar
Mar 12, 2020
Cover up tattoos are used to get rid of an old tattoo or a new tattoo, which has not turned out the way the person wanted it to be. There are different tattoo designs, which can be used for covering up an existing tattoo in different ways. When you decide on the cover up designs, make sure you like the design, so that you do not regret the decision later on.
Over a period, tattoos may not look as charming and appealing, as they did when they were made.
There are also some tattoos, which may not turn out as per the expectations of the tattoo wearer. At such times, people wish there would have been an eraser, which would work on the skin and erase the piece of tattoo.
Apart from the two mentioned scenarios, there can be other reasons, when a person would want to get rid of the tattoo. The most prominent reason can have something to do with a past relationship, wrong decisions made in the past which may become difficult to forget due to a tattoo. Cover up tattoo designs can also be used to make an existing tattoo look more interesting or aesthetically more appealing.
Cover Up Tattoo Design Ideas
Not all tattoo artists offer cover up tattoos, but there are some who do.
The client, however, has to shell out more to get a cover up tattoo made, as compared to a regular tattoo, because the process of making cover up tattoos is more intricate, tedious and time-consuming. It is important to remember, that the success of cover up tattoo depends on various factors.
Skill and experience of the tattoo artist, along with the tattoo to be covered have a major role to play in it. The tattoo artist normally assesses the existing tattoo first, then comes up with a couple of cover up designs, which artfully and tastefully cover the tattoo, without making it apparent that it is a cover up.
There are different techniques employed to make a cover up tattoo.
Heavy inking is one of the most often used techniques as there is even and thorough penetration of colors.
If statistics are to be believed, lettering tattoos are most commonly camouflaged tattoos. Often lettering tattoos carry a huge baggage of regret and covering these tattoos becomes imperative for the wearer to be relieved of the traumatizing thoughts associated with the tattoo.
Various methods can be used to cover up lettering tattoos. One of the idea is to use a design to cover the letters. If the original tattoo is small, you can have an animal or a bird or any other design of your choice, covering it up. Often the same color, as the original tattoo is used, as it helps in incorporating and covering the original tattoo more efficiently.
If you are indeed fond of tattoo lettering designs, then you can change the existing letters into something more comical or re-word it to make it sound something different. The classic example of re-wording is Johnny Depp's tattoo.
He change 'Winona Forever' to 'Wino Forever', after their relationship withered away. You will have to use all your creative skills to come up with something like that.
Using Chinese or Japanese script is a great way of covering up a lettering tattoo design. Since there are numerous strokes in these scripts, the artist will find it easy to cover the lettering tattoo. Different colors can also be incorporated in these scripts, so that the tattoo does not look like a cover up tattoo.
Tribal Designs to Cover Up a Tattoo
There is a huge option in tribal tattoos, which you can utilize to make cover up tattoos. They are often preferred, because they blend well & make use of deep colors. Use of deep colors is helpful, if a fading tattoo is to be covered up. Often, tribal tattoo designs are used to cover up wrist tattoos, sleeve tattoos, ankle tattoos, lower back tattoos, etc.
You will come across a lot of modern-day designs which are appealing and can be used to mask an old tattoo. The modern tattoos are rich in color, as compared to the earlier tattoos and the designs are also more elaborate, which makes the task of covering up a tattoo a lot easier.
Animal or Mythological Designs for Covering Up a Tattoo
If you want to camouflage an old tattoo, in such a way that there are no traces of the old tattoo, then using animal, bird or mythological beast with wings will be effective in the purpose it has to serve.
Among the birds, ravens, eagles, etc., make for great cover up designs. On the same lines, fish or aquatic animals can also be used to camouflage an existing tattoo.
Other Ideas for Covering a Tattoo Design
Using images that have flowing robes or long hair can prove to be a great cover up for an existing tattoo. Different flower designs can also be used for camouflage. It is best to opt for either black or dark-colored floral designs.
Along with the flowers, a leaf will also help in camouflaging a tattoo. Using shading with a design of your choice is also a great idea to cover up a tattoo.
If you do not want the said tattoo at all, then there are other tattoo removal methods, which you may want to consider. Laser is one of the commonly used option. However, remember that it is not only expensive but also a painful option.
A number of people opt for cover up tattoo due to the high cost of laser tattoo removal. Tattoo cover up makeup is the other alternative, which you can opt for, but you will have to make sure you have a sufficient amount of time in hand for the same.
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This Restored '94 Land Rover Defender D90 Is the Ultimate Beach Cruiser
If you've been dreaming of a beach getaway, this car is for you. Restoration master Cool & Vintage has turned its attention towards a sunny yellow Land Rover Defender D90 that is geared up for cruising down at the beach.
The upgraded 1994 Defender D90, christened the "Beach Runner," now hosts a weather-ready trim to prevent any water or sand from entering the cabin, as well as water and UV-resistant Dice and Onyx seats, a NAS style cage, and a complete set of brand new BF Goodrich mud tires.
It's set up for both on and off-road adventures, so it's the perfect vehicle for wherever your weekend takes you.
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Whether you know this egg and toast dish as "Toad in the Hole" or "Egg in the Basket," it's a delicious and simple recipe to plank. We chose the fragrant smoke of Cedar to pair well with the egg and bread.
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2
- 5×11" Cedar Plank
- 2 slices of Whole Wheat Bread
- 4 Eggs
- 1 Tbsp Milk
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- ¼ cup Grated Parmesan
- Salt & Pepper
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Lightly oil the plank
to prevent sticking.
- Soak Cedar Plank in hot water for at least 15 minutes..
- Preheat grill to 350°F.
- Cut 3" holes (using metal measuring cup or water glass) in the centers of each slice of bread.
- Beat 2 of the eggs with milk and paprika, salt, and pepper. Dip bread in egg mixture. Place on planks. Crack one egg into each of the holes.
- Place on grill, sprinkle with Parmesan and a bit more salt and pepper. Close the lid and grill until done. About 20 minutes.
- Have a spray bottle of water handy for flare-ups.
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Sunday, 26 April 2009
The Diary
I recently discovered the website of the Icelandic poet, journalist, novelist and playwright Matthías Johannessen, who for 40 years was the editor of Iceland's main daily newspaper, Morgunblaðið. I met him and talked with him in the late 1970s. When I found the site I was surprised to find that there he has stored the entire enormous volume of his Diary, which he began in 1955 and has continued more or less without a break until the present day. For anyone wishing to learn about the history of Iceland in the 20th century and indeed about the history and culture of Iceland in general, this is a valuable resource. The site also contains poems, essays and interviews.
Recent posts to the Diary include a reflection on the historical, social and economic issues connected with Iceland's newfound aspiration to join the European Union, and an essay-review on a new book by the Norwegian-French magistrate Eva Joly, who was recently employed as a special adviser by the Icelandic government to investigate the possibility that white-collar crime may have played a part in the 2008–2009 Icelandic financial crisis.
The subjects in the Diary range far and wide, and cover not only Icelandic issues but also most aspects of international affairs (over the decades the diarist interviewed an astonishing number of well-known political leaders, writers and intellectuals as, for one reason or another, they passed through his country). Readers may find that the views expressed quite often don't tally with their own, but the texts are always clearly-written and informative, and create a unique picture of how the world can look from the top of the globe.
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- Eric Dickens said...
Seeing interesting things like that makes me want to learn to read Icelandic well. We didn't have it at UEA when I learnt Swedish, and obtained a reading knowledge of Danish and Norwegian with a minimum of extra effort. Obviously, a huge Diary like that is not likely to be translated into English in its entirety.
As for white-collar crime, I still wonder what exactly that father & son team who invested heavily in Russia were actually up to. Can't remember the names, but they stuck out among the rest when the crisis was in full swing. At one point, Russia was going to help bail out Iceland. I believe that the Icelanders have borrowed from Scandinavia instead. For Russia to get a foothold in Iceland would be a step backwards.
I wonder whether Iceland will ultimately plump for the EU and the euro, or whether they will ride out the storm on their own. They are surely most worried about having to share their fishing waters with EU fishing fleets. But the EU could prevent them from falling in future into the same chasm.
Anyway, Matthias Johannessen, one of those rare Icelanders with a traditional surname, looks like a major source of information about the feel of Iceland over the past few decades.
- 26 April 2009 at 11:02
- David McDuff said...
>>one of those rare Icelanders with a traditional surname<<
In the EU essay, he writes about his childhood in the 1930s, when "abroad" meant Denmark, and Danish was the first foreign language every Icelander learned.
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In the heat of summer, free indoor activities are in high demand in Austin. None of these museums charge admission, yet they are rich in art, history and culture. If you're not in the mood to absorb tons of information, the museums are also beautiful spaces you can enjoy without having to overwork your brain.
1. Harry Ransom Center
For a fascinating overview of the museum's holdings, spend some time at the etched windows exhibit on the first floor. Two of the museum's highest-profile treasures are the Gutenberg Bible and the first photograph. Other highlights of the permanent collection include manuscripts and ephemera of authors such as Arthur Miller and Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Periodic exhibits feature dresses and sets from old movies like Gone with the Wind and Alice in Wonderland. Guided tours are available at noon daily. 300 West 21st Street; (512) 471-8944
2. Elisabet Ney Museum
The castle-like home is full of the sculptures of Elisabet Ney, who moved to Austin in 1892. She created sculptures of Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin, along with luminaries from her German homeland. The collection includes a number of busts and life-sized statues. Other exhibits explore Ney's process of building the sculptures. The building functioned as both a home and a studio (originally called Formosa). The museum is small, but it provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of an aristocratic German woman living and working alongside some of our most famous and cranky early Texans. 304 East 44th Street; (512) 458-2255
3. O. Henry Museum
The O. Henry Museum houses artifacts and exhibits exploring the life of writer William Sydney Porter. The building served as his home at one time and still contains some of the original furniture. Porter adopted the pen name of O. Henry as a way of starting over after serving a five-year prison term for embezzlement. His most famous short stories are The Gift of the Magi and The Cop and the Anthem. The museum is also the site of the annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships. The writer was certainly a fan of wordplay, but no one really knows if O. Henry would appreciate having a pun-off in his name. Nonetheless, it's a cherished and quirky Austin tradition. 409 East 5th Street; (512) 472-1903
4. Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
The Mexican American Cultural Center pays tribute to the contributions of Mexican Americans and Native Americans to U.S. culture. Two galleries offer rotating exhibits featuring the work of contemporary Latino artists. The museum also offers classes and residencies for aspiring Latino artists. 600 River Street; (512) 974-3772
5. George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center
In addition to exploring the work of scientist and artist George Washington Carver, the 36,000-square-foot museum delves into several other topics, including African-American families, the work of African-American artists, and inventions and scientific advances made by other African-American innovators. Carver first recommended planting peanuts as a way of improving soil quality. He went on to develop peanut butter and several other uses for the nutritious legume. He was also one of the first professors at the now-famous Tuskegee University. 1165 Angelina Street; (512) 974-4926


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GoCampingAmerica.com | Posted March 4th, 2013
EASY: Grilling Fish in Foil Packets
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This episode will show you how to cook fish on the grill with foil packets.
Your host, Evanne, cooks the salmon with extra-virgin olive oil, dill, salt, pepper, fresh lemon, and green onions. We suggest serving this super easy recipe with charred-grilled bell peppers and a cold cucumber salad with a vinaigrette.
Creative Camp Cuisine is a project from GoCampingAmerica.com and RVCookingShow.com with the goal of inspiring campers and RVers with quick, simple, and delicious meals that you can make with minimal supplies and have an easy clean up afterward. Who says when you go camping you can't eat gourmet?


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The new Rockchip RK3318 processor can be found in TV box with the following specifications:
SoC – Rockchip RK3318 quad-core Cortex-A53 processor @ 1.5 GHz with penta-core Arm Mali-450MP3 GPU @ up to 750 MHz
System Memory – 2 or 4GB RAM
Storage – 16, 32 or 64GB eMMC flash, microSD card slot up to 32GB
Video Output – HDMI 2.0a output up to 4K 60Hz with HDR support
Audio Output – Via HDMI and AV ports, optical S/PDIF
Video – 4K HDR H.265 and VP9
Connectivity – 10/100M Ethernet, dual-band 802.11 b/g/n WiFi 4, no Bluetooth
USB – 1x USB 3.0 port, 1x USB 2.0 port
Misc – IR receiver
Power Supply – 5V/2A
4k Hd player smart tv box h96 max
H96 Max RK3318 Basic analysis:
Let's look at the positive look first. In today's society where priority is preferred, if you don't look beautiful, you lose half of your interest. The H96 max rk3318 tv box looks very cool, it is matched with purple and blue. The background color is black, and the gradient color looks more scientific and technological. If a word is used to describe this purple color, it is magical, right, it is the magic color. From this I have to admire this designer, the gradient is full of lines, a bit like Antarctic Aurora. We focus on the H96 max logo, which is not very different from before, but this time the design is very strong, blue and red are particularly conspicuous, the word "max" is very good.
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SoC, RAM and storage
The new TV-Box H96 MAX integrates as engine the new Soch Rockchip RK3318 that has four processors ARM Cortex-A53 capable of reaching 1.5Ghz and a GPU Mali-450mp5 that includes native decoding of H.265 video and VP9 up to in 4K @ 60fps resolutions with support for HDR. It has versions with 4 GB of DDR3 RAM and 32/64 GB of eMMc storage memory that can be extended by adding a memory card in the included microSD card reader.
Other specifications
Regarding wireless connections, this TV-Box has Dual Band WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0. On the sides of the box we have a USB 3.0 port, another USB 2.0, 10/100 network connector, analog AV jack and an HDMI 2.0a port that allows up to 4K @ 60fps video resolutions. It includes the classic IR remote control and an HDMI cable.
X88 pro Basic analysis:
At the quick review level we can see the possible performance of the Wechip X88 Pro in a similar model that we have already analyzed. This model of Android TV-Box that can be used as a basic media player with KODI or IPTV and where we can also run simple games without too much demand for resources. We must remember that these cheap Boxes do not have secured support and do not have DRM certificates with which we can only see Netflix as a basic image.
SoC, RAM and storage
The Wechip X88 Pro Box, as we have already mentioned, has the new Soc Rockchip RK3318 that integrates four ARM Cortex-A53 processors capable of reaching 1.5Ghz and a Mali-450 MP5 GPU that includes native decoding of H.265 and VP9 video up to [email protected] resolutions with support for HDR. It has versions with 2/4 GB of DDR3 RAM and 16/32/64 GB of eMMc storage memory that can be extended by adding a memory card in the included microSD card reader.
Other specifications
At the level of wireless connections this TV-Box has WiFi b/g/ n and not have Bluetooth. On the sides of the box we have a USB 3.0 port, another USB 2.0, 10/100 network connector, analog AV jack, SPDIF digital audio output and an HDMI 2.0a port that allows up to 4K @ 60fps video resolutions. It includes the classic IR remote control and an HDMI cable.
Both models use the Rockchip rk3318 CPU, the parameters are basically the same. The appearance is different. This is for sure. It is chosen according to personal preference, but according to the data of the network, I prefer the H96 MAX RK3318. The X88 Pro does not have an LED display, and it lacks some functions. If you care about the clock display and WiFi display, then the H96 max rk3318 has these functions. They don't make much difference in size, they don't occupy a lot of area.
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Motorola Digital Radios
Choosing the Right Motorola Digital Radios
Because Motorola offers a wide assortment of digital two-way radios, there's a perfect solution for every role. Comfortable, ultra-light, digital portable radios fit the needs of employees who work in customer-facing roles. Mobile fleets will benefit from in-vehicle mobile radio solutions with exceptional voice quality, even in noisy environments. Plus, some Motorola MOTOTRBO two-way radios are built to be rugged and water-resistant, able to withstand whatever your day throws at it.
People in both businesses and government agencies depend on Motorola for reliable voice and data communication. Motorola digital mobile and portable two-way radios have the latest digital technology while seamlessly integrating two-way radio features like push-to-talk.
Versatility – The Many Groupings of Motorola Digital Radios
Motorola understands that not all businesses who want the convenience of instant communication have the same needs when it comes to equipment. That is why they offer an impressive line of products suitable for the many varied requirements of businesses today, such as:
- XPR Series: This series offers durable solutions for communications that never compromise
- SL Series: Radios in this series are smaller and sleeker and well suited for the needs of retail, hospitality, and other industries where toughness isn't a primary concern
Choosing the right kinds of radios to meet your needs can save you time, money and aggravation. Wireless Inc. is here to help you choose the Motorola digital radios that best meet your needs.
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Tough Technology for Teams
Features available on many Motorola digital radios also play vital roles in promoting versatility, making them useful for a variety of business applications in different industries. Below you will find a list of some of the more popular radio features available on some MotoTRBO radio devices:
- Digital signal: better call range and signal reception
- Intelligent audio: automatically filters out background noises
- IMPRES Batteries: smart batteries that extend battery life
- Safety features: Lone Worker, Man Down, Emergency call
- Radio-embedded GPS: allows you to monitor location of radios and workers using them
Every business—and the people who work there—have specific needs. That's why Motorola offers a full line of accessories to make your radios more comfortable and practical. These accessories include:
- Spare batteries
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- Earpieces
- Speaker mics
- Carry Cases
As you can see there is a wide range of accessories available for your units that make them easier to carry, and in some cases, to conceal, for easy and discrete communication.
Contact Wireless Inc. today to learn more about your digital radio system options and the solutions we offer to best fit the communications needs of your business or agency.


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If you are looking for deep jungle hikes, amazing seafood, a very large mountain and a cozy backpacker home base in Sabah, Borneo then Kota Kinabalu might just be the perfect place for you.The number of varied things you can do in and around Kota Kinabalu and in the rest of Sabah on your holiday in Borneo is quite astounding.
Stay for as long as you want in Kota Kinabalu. Hence, there are quite a lot of different options when it comes to accommodation. Meaning you will be able to switch your lodging every couple of days.
Here are seven things you need to know before you visit Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, Borneo.
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- Those beautiful islands on the horizon
- Search for one of the rarest jungle flowers
- The fish market in Kota Kinabalu is a seafood heaven
- A beautiful mountain is located just next to Kota Kinabalu
- Visit the Orangutan Rehabilitation Center during a day-tour
- The restaurants and bars are quite good
- Want to know if you need to book a tour in Sabah?
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Those beautiful islands on the horizon
Yes, those little black bumps you see on the horizon when you are dining at the seaside in Kota Kinabalu, they really are beautiful little islands.
You also have the option to visit these islands by boat. They can make a great addition to your holiday in Sabah, Borneo.
The islands of Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, Borneo are beautiful and unique in their own way.
Gaya, Manukan, and Sapi are the most popular islands near Kota Kinabalu. The unity of these small islands forms a national marine conservation area that is home to quite unique flora and fauna.
Manukan island, being the most popular one, has some of the best beaches in Sabah, Borneo.
From Kota Kinabalu, take a small 'ferry' boat to Manukan island or any of the other islands.
You can also do a combo of visiting 2 islands in 1 day. The boat pilot will come and pick you up at a certain time on the first island and will drop you off at the following island.
The boat pilot will come and pick you up at a certain time on the first island and will drop you off at the next island. After a full day of fun, the boat pilot will come and pick you up to drop you off at Kota Kinabalu.
Keep in mind that you'll have to agree upon the timings up front before you will arrive. Most likely, the boat pilot will ask you when he should come and pick you up again.
The boat ride won't take very long. It can be a bit of a bumpy ride though.
The natural environment around the tropical island around Kota Kinabalu is truly stunning.
It makes a perfect full-day trip to go and relax on one of the beaches here and to have a refreshing swim in the ocean.
There are also a few restaurants on some of the small islands.
Search for one of the rarest jungle flowers
Yes, that's right. You can go search for one of the rarest jungle flowers in the world when you are in Kota Kinabalu.
A special jungle area, where some of these rare flowers grow, is located about a 1-hour drive away from Kota Kinabalu. But, you'll have to be lucky to actually see one bloom.
The Rafflesia flower in the Borneo jungle is quite a thing. Actually something you'll want to see at least once in your lifetime.
The fish market in Kota Kinabalu is a seafood heaven
People who love seafood will very likely enjoy the fish market in Kota Kinabalu.
Everything from clams, to fresh lobsters, amazing fish and crab are for sale in this market. Choose your seafood right at market watch it get grilled on the barbeque. Bon Appetit!
A beautiful mountain is located just next to Kota Kinabalu
Mount Kinabalu is the second largest mountain in South-East Asia. It is a great hike to climb up to the top. The views up there are literally stunning.
Here is a great guide with good advice about the climb to Mount Kinabalu.
Visit the Orangutan Rehabilitation Center during a day-tour
The orangutan rehabilitation center in Sabah is a great place for spotting a wild orangutan in the jungle. It's ethically and ecologically the best place for spotting an orangutan. Better here than at a zoo.
The place is ethically and ecologically the best place for spotting an orangutan. Better to see one in the wild jungle than to see one locked up at a zoo, right?
The restaurants and bars are quite good
Along the ocean side, there are several quality restaurants that offer a nice view of the ocean and good food.
The bars and clubs in Kota Kinabalu can also be quite fun for a night out drinking or playing games on a table outside on the pier.
Want to know if you need to book a tour in Sabah?
No, you don't need to book a tour when you are in Sabah, Borneo.
But it can be very convenient to have a drop-off and pick-up arranged. So booking a tour might be a very good idea whenever you want everything to be arranged for you.
Take a look at the offer of day-tours in Sabah, Borneo from Kota Kinabalu.
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Understanding the "Right to Work" in Virginia
What does it mean to live in a "right to work" state? Many employees confuse "right to work" with "right to a job," and think that they cannot be fired without being given a reason – but this is not the case. In actuality, "right to work" laws tend to benefit employers rather than employees, despite the name, and so it is important for both employers and employees working in the Commonwealth of Virginia to better understand the term.
What does "Right to Work" mean?
The term, "right to work" has nothing to do with an employee's entitlement to his or her job. Instead, it references laws that have been passed in many U.S. states that prohibit union security agreements between companies and labor unions. In other words, employees in right to work states cannot be compelled to join a union or to pay union dues, but still may receive the benefits and protections of unions if they work in a unionized environment. This may sound like a protection for employees, since they cannot be forced to pay for union representation that they do not necessarily want. However, the practical effect of right to work laws is to make it harder for unions to exist, since they inevitably have less access to funding. Thus, individuals who support labor unions generally oppose right to work laws, while individuals who want their state to be more attractive to businesses and to employers (and to keep the costs of labor down) generally support right to work laws.
Remember, right to work laws have to do with labor unions, not the individual rights of employees regarding their employment. So it is important to keep in mind that working in a right to work state like Virginia does NOT mean that:
- You have the right to your job
- Your employer has to provide you a reason for your termination.
- You have the right to get your job back.
- You have a legal case ("cause of action") because you were terminated for no reason.
It is more important to know that Virginia is an "at will employment" state. That means that, unless you have an employment contract that says otherwise, your employer is free to end your employment without warning and without giving any reason. And you too have the right to leave your employment without warning and without giving any reason. Your employment is "at your will" and "at your employer's will." And as long as the termination of employment was not for an illegal or discriminatory reason, it does not have to be fair.
What if I am under contract?
If you have an employment contract or agreement with your employer, then the terms of your employment, including the conditions under which you may be terminated, typically are governed by your employment contract. The fact that Virginia is a "right to work" or "at will employment" state is therefore unlikely to impact the terms of your employment.
What if I work for the government?
Government employees may be subject to different rules and protections regarding discipline and termination, but those protections are unlikely to be affected by any right to work laws.
Didn't we vote in Virginia on this recently?
Yes! But the vote was not about whether or not Virginia should be a right to work state. By statute, Virginia has been a right to work state for several decades. However, in 2016, we voted on whether to incorporate a right to work amendment into our state constitution. The main difference between a statute and a constitutional amendment is that an amendment is more difficult to pass, and, correspondingly, much more difficult to change. The proposed 2016 amendment did not pass in Virginia, and so we remain a right to work state by statute only.
What if I think my employment rights were violated?
As stated above, Virginia does not provide a legal remedy for the simple reason that you were terminated. However, there are numerous federal and state laws that do protect employees from being wrongly terminated for whistleblowing or engaging in protected activity or based on illegal discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. In addition, employees should be aware of their rights when negotiating severance agreements or seeking unemployment. At Locke and Quinn, we have experience in a variety of employment matters. Please contact our office with any further inquiries about these services.


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Episode #188
Darren Hardy Presents 100 Years of Wisdom In 10 Minutes
In episode 188, you'll hear a special presentation from Darren Hardy at a recent Genius Network Event. Darren Hardy is a motivational speaker, author, publisher of Success magazine. He has led two personal development based web television sites, The People's Network (TPN), and The Success Training Network (TSTN). In September 2007, Hardy joined Success magazine and Success media. Prior to this position, Hardy held executive positions at two personal development-focused television networks. He was executive producer and master distributor of The People's Network (TPN), and president of TSTN, The Success Training Network. Darren Hardy has written two books, The Compound Effect and The Entrepreneur Rollercoaster.
- The person who has impacted Darren the most ( both financially and personally)
- The secret to living an extraordinary life full of wealth, respect, and love
- Finding what matters the most in your life (and becoming masterful at it)
- The counter-intuitive secret Steve Jobs knew about success
- What Warren Buffett said when he was asked to boil down the #1 key to success


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"I think we need to be put back in touch with our childhood...to be reminded of what's important, like memories about people we loved, or things that happened to us that affected our lives, things we can laugh about and shed a few tears about... I think storytelling is a way of saying 'I love you. I love you enough to tell you something that means a great deal to me.' "
-- Kathryn Tucker Windham
If you don't know who Jeffrey the ghost is, boy did you miss out on childhood ghost stories that could make you shiver and laugh in one sitting. He lived at Windham house and he created quite a stir for many years...
I spent my childhood reading of course, reading anything and everything I could get my hands on. Shakespeare, Faulker, Dickinson, Alcott, Austen, Pike, Stine, Pascal, Keene and so many others...as you can see my genre choices were quite varied. In the mix were two names that are famous not only to many parts of the world but are royalty in my neck of the woods: Lee & Tucker. Harper Lee wrote the famous "To Kill A Mockingbird" - the stirring book that faces problems with race, culture and ignorance from the eyes of children - she lives only 35 minutes down the road (literally) from my childhood home.
Then there is Tucker. Kathryn Tucker Windham - she brought to our attention a little ghost by the name of Jeffrey but she also helped all of us learn the rich ghost stories and heritage of our beloved South. She did not just make up stories for us to imagine, she traveled to the areas that had for many years before her time had been passing down the legends, the horrors, the comedies and the tragedies that encompass any small town. She retold those stories, made towns no bigger than your thumb famous, helped tell visitors why they should jump off the interstate and seek the scenic rather than the quick. She was someone who believed that history could be passed down by word of mouth & written word when told in the vernacular of its beginnings. She began a festival in the historic town of Selma Alabama...a Tale Tellin' Festival that I was blessed to go to as a child. She would be at many festivals as I grew up...she would sign her books, smile at you with a broad brim hat on her head and she would open her mouth to begin telling a tale that would touch you for a lifetime. She was one of those, in my group of beloved authors, who helped me understand that I could be whoever I wanted to be. That I could stand tall on my heritage and could write, could write what I wanted and enjoy it throughout my life. She inspired me by loving what she did so much.
Before her storytelling made her famous she just so happened to become one of the first female reporters to cover a police beat in a major Southern daily in 1939. Men were going to war; she needed a job and she had talent. She already loved photography and at a young age had been a jr reporter for her hometown of Thomasville's paper...her hometown by the way...is around 28 minutes from my own. Such talent so close to home...crazy how small our world is.
Storytelling is an art. Being able to relay information that not only informs but ignites ideas, memories, sorrow, and happiness for the listener is an amazing gift. She did not always write it down like us writers do in order to imprint it on her fans' minds, she could do it with her voice, the intonation, the inflection of syllable by syllable. Her art won many types of recognition, I am sure she was quite thankful. But to be honest having seen her in the flesh, having listened to her and read her stories I know that the accolades were important because they brought attention to something she loved not just that they brought attention to her. She reminded us that our legacies, our past, our heritage is worth passing down. It is important to those yet to come that we give them this gift, this loving wonderful gift of who we are.
Kathryn Tucker Windham died yesterday. She was 93. She lived a long life full of adventures that we are so blessed to even know about. She will be sorely missed and will forever be a part of my own dreams of being a writer. But even more importantly she is truly the reason I enjoy Southern heritage so much. She made it interesting, she made it unique and she made it real.
Go to your local bookstore, see if they carry any of her books. Visit Amazon.com and order a book about a ghost named Jeffrey. He will make you smile, I promise.


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This webinar builds on Tony's popular webinar from early 2012 titled, "Growing the Camp Experience: Building Year-Round Educational Relationship with Public and Independent Schools." Participants will explore how to effectively build relationships with educators in formal settings and enhance young people learning experiences in a "classroom without walls." Curriculum models and educational strategies will be shared. This webinar provides participants with a holistic view of growing and maintaining relationships with independent and public learning institutions.
Through this webinar participants will learn about:
- Educational terms and vocabulary
- Curriculum models for experiential or adventure-based settings
- Targeted educational strategies


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Approved Running time 134m 8s
Release date 09/07/2018
Ratings Info strong bloody violence, gore, sexual violence, sex, very strong language
Genre(s) Drama, Thriller
Director(s) Francis Lawrence
Cast includes Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton, Mary-Louise Parker, Joely Richardson, Jeremy Irons, Matthias Schoenaerts
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RED SPARROW is a US thriller in which a young woman is recruited into an elite Russian spy programme.
- Violence
There are shootings, fistfights and knife fights with resulting bloody injury detail. During a scene of torture a device for removing skin is used on a victim, and there is brief gory detail when a mutilated corpse is discovered. In one sequence a woman's leg is badly broken with subsequent medical detail as her injury is operated on.
In one scene a woman is raped, but as the violence takes place a third party intervenes to stop the attacker.
- Sex
Scenes include breast and buttock nudity, thrusting, and a woman straddling a man. There are occasional references to intercourse and pornography, as well as scenes of implied masturbation and brief S&M activity. Instances of sexualised and natural nudity also occur, including brief genital nudity during sequences of violence.
- Language
There is infrequent use of very strong language ('c**t') and occasional use of strong language ('f**k').
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Historical version 15 of Owl And Pussycat, E2 7DP (view current version)
- 34 Redchurch Street, E2 7DP (streetmap) (osm) (gmap) (bingmap) (streetview)
Pub just off Shoreditch High Street.
It closed for a full refurbishment some time in mid-2010, with Fancyapint reporting that the interior had been entirely gutted. It reopened in October 2010 under new management.
The comments below relate to the situation under the previous management — we haven't yet visited to see what's changed, but Cheese And Biscuits has.
Kake and Bob visited around 6:30pm on a Tuesday evening in October 2007. It was fairly quiet when we got there; no music, and indeed we were the only people actually having a conversation. Music and a few more people arrived a bit later on (jukebox?). We left for dinner after a pint so it might have got noisier later on, but it was fine while we were there.
The only real ales on offer were London Pride (£2.90) and Greene King IPA; there were other handpumps but the clips were turned round. The Pride was OK but not wonderfully well-kept.
We spotted a bar billiards table, but don't know if it was working. There's a piano in one corner but it's stuck behind a table so again, don't know if it ever gets used. Beer garden out the back, apparently, and a restaurant of some kind upstairs. A blackboard advertised sandwiches and toasted sandwiches, all around £4.50, and all served with chips, but I don't know what times they're served. Ditto with another blackboard advertising main courses (£6.25 for home-made burger up to £12.50 for 12oz sirloin steak). The interweb suggests the Sunday carvery roast is good.
The interweb also suggests that the landlord is rather grumpy; if the chap who served me was the landlord, then I found him more disengaged than actively unpleasant.
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Comment added by Sean: Last visited on 2/9/2008. London Pride and Brakspear this time. Bar billiards is fully functional - it's Marna's favourite. There's also a TV for sporting events, but it's usually turned off.


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Baku. 13 July. REPORT.AZ/ On July 13, the first deputy Minister of Defence of the Republic of Azerbaijan – Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Colonel-General Najmeddin Sadikov met with the first deputy Minister of Defence - Chief of the General Staff of the Belarusian Armed Forces, Major-General Oleg Belokonev paying an official visit to our country.
Report was told in the press service of Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.
The Belarusian delegation first visited the Alley of Honors where paid tribute to national leader Heydar Aliyev and prominent ophthalmologist, academician Zarifa Aliyeva. The guests also visited the Alley of Martyrs to commemorate Azerbaijani heroes who sacrificed their lives for the country's independence and territorial integrity, laid wreaths and flowers to their graves.
Then Ministry of Defence held an official welcoming ceremony. The guest passed along the guard of honor and national anthems of both countries were played. "Book of Honor" was signed in accordance with the protocol.
Chiefs of the Armed Forces of the two countries have held meetings in one-on-one and in expanded formats.
Welcoming the guests, Colonel-General N.Sadikov stressed that Azerbaijan attaches great importance to cooperation with Belarus in all fields, including in the military field. There are wide opportunities for development of cooperation between our countries in the military-technical sphere and in the sphere of military education.
"I am confident that your visit will give a new impetus for the development of cooperation between our armed forces. And the participation of Belarusian companies at the exhibition "ADEX-2016" to be held in September 2016 in Baku will give impetus to further development of bilateral cooperation in military and military-technical spheres between our countries", said Colonel General N.Sadykov.
Talking about the military-political situation in the region, N.Sadikov said: "As a result of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, continued for many years, 20% of Azerbaijani territory is still under Armenian occupation, more than one million of our compatriots expelled from their native lands. This conflict is a major threat to regional stability. We believe that the Republic of Belarus in considering the issue of settlement of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict will continue to support the objective position of Azerbaijan".
During the meeting the sides touched upon the activity, which serves to strengthen military cooperation and mutual trust between Azerbaijan and Belarus. Contribution of our countries in regional security was particularly stressed.
Then, expressing his satisfaction with the visit to our country O.Belokonev emphasized the importance of these meetings and the expansion of mutual ties in strengthening the Azerbaijan-Belarus relations.
During the visit, which will last until 15 July, the Belarusian delegation is planning to visit the Military Academy of the Armed Forces, the Air Force Base, as well as the Navy Headquarters and also marine training and diving polygon.


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Growing up in Bisbee, my best friend was Pat McAdams. Her father, Mac, was a gruff, dour sort of man. I don't ever remember hearing him laugh, and until I caught him talking baby talk to the family parakeet, I never saw him smile, either. He went to work in the copper mine every day. He raised his family. He never complained about his lot in life. It wasn't until after his death that his widow, Thelma, told us that he went away to World War II as one person and came back another. He arrived in Europe on D Day + 1 and he lived through the Battle of the Bulge. No wonder he changed. No wonder he lost the ability to laugh. And every Veteran's Day, I think about the people like him who went away to the war and came back different or else didn't come back at all.
Two years ago, at a book tour appearance in Walla Walla, I was approached by a young woman, Karen Fisher-Alaniz, who told me she was writing a book about her father's World War II experiences, based on letters he had written to his parents while he was away during the war. The daughter seemed passionate about the project and, unusual for most wannabe writers, already had a completed manuscript in hand. She wanted to know if I would read it and did I recommend self-publishing? I told her my opinion of an unpublished manuscript probably wouldn't be particularly helpful. As for self publishing? I suggested that she needed to find a publisher who believed in the project as much as she did.
Which she did! Once she had a publishing house in hand as well as a publishing date, she wrote again, asking for advice. I suggested that she join Toastmasters as a tool for preparing herself for doing interviews and signing appearances once the book was published. She took that piece of advice, too. I also suggested that she create a database to let people know when the book was due to come out. And now it has.
Breaking the Code: A Father's Secret; a Daughter's Journey was published by Sourcebook last week. And last Sunday, Karen and her ninety year-old father were interviewed on NPR's Sunday Edition. Toastmasters would have been proud. I know I was. Here's the NPR link if you're interested in hearing the interview: NPR Interview: Murray Fisher and Karen Fisher-Alaniz.
So this week I've read the book. It is a story of unconditional love and unconditional loss as a daughter, using her father's letters as a tool, gradually unlocks the World War II memories her father has kept hidden from himself and from everyone else for more than fifty years. It's a story that left me covered with goosebumps time and again and eventually moved me to tears. These are the lives our parents led, their triumphs and tragedies, before that generation of unlikely super-heroes finished saving the world and returned to their mundane lives of farming and mining and railroading and teaching.
Give Breaking the Code to yourself in honor of Veteran's Day. You won't be sorry.


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"Hello, world! I am Karen! People tell me that I'm funny, smart, good at spelling, and cute. I absolutely LOVE Jesus, my family, Melody, Anna Elizabeth, birds, and cats. I REALLY like writing, reading, emailing, reading, role-playing, reading, writing, singing, music, clarinet, violin, MAKING music, freckles, pickles, blogging, piano music, little babies, kittens, FALL, and many more things. :)"
"My name is Anna Elizabeth, and I am best friends with Karen and Melody. ❤ People say I'm creative, hyper, and flexible. I am 14 years old, but people tell me I look older. Maybe it's because 'm 5'8", but then again, maybe not. 🙂 I love my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and I am nothing without Him; hopeless and lost. My passion is photography. I'm obsessed. I also adore music: it fills me with joy. I really love Doctor Who and Ace Attorney. I am very interested in History and Italian, and like cooking and baking in my spare time. I'm currently taking an art class, which I love. I play the Alto Saxophone, 'cause it's the best. 😉 I really love being homeschooled and hanging out with my best buddies. 🙂 Monkeys are the best animals in the world. Sorry, dog fans. ;)"
"Bonjour! My name is Melody. I am a completely depraved, dirty, rotten sinner, but by the matchless grace of God, I am alive though His son, Jesus. I desire to live for His glory and His alone. Without Him, I am nothing, void of a purpose or a melody.I'm a homeschooled teenager at fifteen. My passion is music, mainly in the form of singing, but I also play flute, and some piano and viola. If you ask Anna and Karen, they'll surely tell you that I making music as close to perfect as I can get it. Usually, you can find me working on schoolwork, reading, singing a bazillion different songs, trying to finish one of many stories, and hanging out with my awesome family and friends. I really like words, dragons, reading, movies, photography, hymns, rainbows, traveling, fashion, stories, French, writing, being homeschooled, and organizing."
Hopefully, we'll post if we have spare time.
In Christ and for Christ,
Anna Elizabeth, Karen, and Melody, pilgrims of this world, daughters of Christ, and jars of clay.


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" If you desire to make a difference in the world, you must be different from the world as well."
This is a quote that many of us may have come across at some point in our volunteering journey and some of us may have understood it as well. But there are very few who embrace the thought closely enough to make it a mission in life. We are fortunate that one of our Chennai Volunteers is such a person. This perceptive, warm, sensitive, ever-smiling, gentle yet extremely driven person is our volunteer for this month, Reena Venkatesh.
Reena got to know about Chennai Volunteers from a close friend of hers and was an active volunteer from the start. She joined as a volunteer for Spoken English but soon realized that her heart lay in one particular cause – children with special needs.
Her journey began with We CAN, a resource centre that works for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Though not qualified to work with such children, what made her stand apart from others was her flexible nature and her ability to put the need of the school above her comfort. She was willing to do what the institution needed and was happy to be of help to them. WE CAN is a nurturing institution and they welcomed her cautiously, at first and then with open arms. Reena literally worked her way up as a volunteer – from clearing books in the library to making teaching aids, to admin related work. Very soon, she learnt how to shadow the teachers and help them in their sessions.
Somewhere around this time, she also realized that this was her passion and she actually took up and completed a course to become a qualified therapist for children in this spectrum, all the while keeping up with her volunteering commitments. It was incredible to see how she transformed from an easygoing person to a focused and determined professional once she stepped into her role as a skilled volunteer!
Once a specialist, she took to volunteering at another institution, Spastics Society Of Tamil Nadu, SPASTN -an institution that works with children with special needs. She began to spend an hour every week there as well. It was like she was on a mission to make a difference with such children. As she delved deeper into the special world of these children, she understood them better and was able to create content better suited to their needs.
Today, Reena volunteers relentlessly 4 days a week, between the two institutions and is our lead volunteer for children with different needs. Her hard work, focused approach to volunteering, endless energy and committed sincerity makes her a coveted volunteer. She has shown us how volunteering is no less than a profession and should be taken seriously. And she has been a volunteer at both NGOs for four years!
Ever willing to help with a beaming smile, Reena epitomizes Mahatma Gandhi's quote that "the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. "
We know that she has a long innings ahead and that she will touch many more young lives and brighten up their day with her infectious smile and energy, as a proud Chennai Volunteer.


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Ladies Only Blog Share: The perfectly imperfect gala!
Hey y'all! We are back for another fabulously phenomenal #LOBS weekend!
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Ladies Only Blog Share: A Celebration of Women
Hey Y'all!!!! The Ladies Only Blog Share weekend is back!!!! This weekend we are celebrating us, WOMEN, as March is Women's History Month!!!


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Today's card was made for our eldest Daughter Natasha for her Birthday in May. I used embossing paste to apply the hearts, and bright embossing powder on the flower, leaf and sentiment. I finished off with some clear sequins. I love the CAS lines of my card with the pop of colour.
Stamps: Uniko Studio - Beautiful Blooms 1, Simon Says Stamps Birthday Balloons
Card: Whisper White
Ink: Versamark
Finishing Touches: Clear Sequins
Cool Tools: Uniko Studio Beautiful Blooms 1 Dies, Big Shot, Stamp-a-ma-jig, White Embossing Paste, Spatula, Embossing Buddy, American Crafts Zing E/Powder Rouge and Leaf, Heat Tool, My Favourite Things Graduated Hearts Stencil. Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue
Thanks for stopping by today, Happy Crafting!


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Prompt #24: Chain Renga
Today's form prompt is brought to us today by Nikki Magennis. It's all about the Chain Renga, a cool but complicated poem structure. You can join with friends, use the poems to jump off from or follow along with Nikki's prompt in the comments.
Jasmine Revolution – Chain renga
Would anyone like to join in a chain renga? We need at least three people.
The idea of renga is to express 'change' – more on that below.
The poem will be written over 36 verses, alternating 5-7-5 stanzas with 7-7 stanzas. Each verse should relate to the previous one, whether overtly or obliquely. There are various other subtle and complex rules and ideas, but I propose we treat the form fairly loosely to begin with.
I propose a title/starting point of 'Jasmine Revolution'.
More on the form here, taken from the Wikipedia entry<a href = http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renga/a>:
'The essence of renga is in the idea of "change" (変化, henka?). Bashō described this as "newness (新み, atarashimi?), and as "refraining from stepping back".
A renga starts with a hokku of 5-7-5 sound units. This is followed by the second verse of 7-7 sound units, called the waki (脇?, "side"), and then by the third verse of 5-7-5 sound units, called the daisan (第三?, lit., "the third"). The next verse will be 7-7 sound units, and this pattern is repeated until the desired length is achieved.
The kasen renga, favored by Basho because it was easier to complete 36 verses in one night than the normal 100-link renga, has three sections of development. The beginning, called the jo should reflect the atmosphere of the beginning of a social evening – everyone is very polite, restrained, cautious and referring to the reason for the gathering.
The middle part of the kasen renga (verses 7 – 29) are more loose, and will include themes not allowed in the beginning and end such as love, religion, and laments. This reflects the conversation flow during dinner when the wine has been consumed and the participants are feeling free and friendly. The kyu is the rapid finish and involves the last six verses. The speed in this section is much like the broken conversation of people as they prepare to leave the party and people are quickly winding up their conversations.
The ageku is the final verse. It is considered fine if the final verse makes some reference or has a tie to the hokku or beginning verse.
A renga and its participants are judged on how well each link relates to the previous one. The most common technique of linkage used by beginning English writers is simple stream of consciousness. The previous verse reminds the writer of something else and then adds that image to the poem.
Examples and more ideas on the form here: http://www.renga-platform.co.uk/webpages/renga_01.htm
'The two key principles of renga are link and shift. Link means that each verse should connect in some way with its immediate predecessor. Shift means that, with the exception of the link just noted, each verse should move on, drawing on imagery, which is new'
Reminders for Participants: You can post your poem below in the comments, offer a link back to your site where the poem is posted, or comment about the experience of writing the poem (without actually posting the poem). If you're going to comment on other participant's poems, please remember that this is not a critique space — comments should be kept thoughtful and supportive. Lastly, remember you don't have to use the prompt to write your poem — they're here for your inspiration but they're certainly not a requirement.
Let the Wild Poeming Being!


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