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I don't need to rehash the obvious: the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is a sham, devoid of credibility and of questionable character.
It's one thing to bitch and complain about it on a blog, or even to publicly challenge the Hall like Eddie Trunk does at every opportunity, correctly questioning why the RRHOF continually ignores progressive and metal acts in their yearly inductions.
But it's another thing when Quincy Motherfucking Jones publicly challenges the Hall, right on its stage and on the same night that he is being inducted.
If you're pissed enough to completely tune out any marketing event that the Hall creates-like HBO's 2013 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony-then you have more will than
In my mind, it's worth watching, if not for the live performances then at least
for the speeches, some of which are surely bound to create a stir.
Quincy Jones doesn't create "stirs," he initiates changes. More to the point, are we about to see a shift in the Rock Hall's future inductions based on Mr. Jones' very clear points about honoring the vast number of pre-rock artists that our responsible for nearly every level of what the Hall is supposed to represent.
Will we now see some of these artists lining the hallowed halls of…wait…who the fuck cares?
Which is exactly the point Jones was trying to make. Instead of being this yearly masturbatory event, what if the Hall was actually attempting to support the recognition of how vital our indigenous music is to this nation.
The words of Quincy Jones, as was his induction speech by Oprah Winfrey, was the evening's most poignant moment-and most important. It was a challenge to Jann Wenner to raise the bar beyond the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame™ brand name, and we'll see if he heeds the very clear Mission Statement that Mr. Jones was suggesting.
Because when you take a long look at the path that the Hall is on, there will become a point where music loses its ability to touch those that may need it the most.
recalled his own moment of clarity and how that moment was a life and death
decision for him. The promotion of music should be a priority for the Hall, if
only for the recognition of its own self-interest.
The HBO broadcast unfortunately showed us how much our heroes and stars have aged. Jones is frail, Harry Belafonte used a cane to approach the podium to help induct Public Enemy, and even Randy Newman suggested that the rock and roll stage was filled with artists of "gray hair and width." It would have resonated better if he hadn't brought his friend Don Henley on stage to sing the old-and-in-the-way anthem "I'm Dead (But I Don't Know It)."
Hell, even Jackson Browne is beginning to show signs of aging.
But I guess being "indicted" as everyone kept referring to it throughout the evening as an aging contributor is better than being inducted after you're dead, which was the case of two performers.
Out of those two posthumous entries-Albert King and Donna Summer-only Summer seemed like a charity case, with the disco diva's induction coming only after not making the cut when she was still alive.
As much as I appreciate her talents and material, I still have a hard time accepting members of a genre that was once viewed as the antithesis of rock and roll. Admittedly, the over-the-top hyperbole of Steve Dahl's "Disco Demolition Night" on a warm Chicago night in July of '79 is a bad thermometer of actual evidence, you have to appreciate that Comiskey Park was overflowing with people (during a time when the White Sox couldn't get more than 15,000 fans on a traditional evening) who clearly felt enough hatred towards disco music to disrupt a night of America's pastime.
But in 2013, we now admit the genre's most successful artist into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, while only one album-Bad Girls-qualifies as anything remotely similar to rock and roll.
To Quincy Jones' point, I'm totally cool with cats like Count Basie getting inducted over Donna Summer. At least it's justifiable.
"Albert King is the reason that guitarists break high E strings" is how John Mayer described the legendary guitarist Albert King, who finally got his induction. While I'm not a follower of Mayer's music, I appreciated his history lesson during the induction speech and got a kick out of Gary Clark Jr's performance of King's material, even though the solo dual between him and Mayer ended up becoming an exercise of what not to do, particularly after you've seen that video footage of King and Stevie Ray Vaughn duking it out in a friendly spar of solos.
Mayer is spot-on in his assessment, as a guitar player of extremely limited skill, I can admit to housing a few extra E strings in the guitar case for this exact reason.
I can also admit that I've attempted to use the "Albert King tuning" on a few attempts, thinking that it would assist in bettering my guitar abilities as a player who plays a right-handed instrument with their left hand.
It made me sound worse.
To hear Albert King's playing is to understand how powerful the instrument can be, as it turned a big, six-foot-four, two-hundred and sixty pound giant into an emotional bundle of bent notes and heart-wrenching solos. He is missed, and now he is recognized.
The Lou Adler induction was a hoot.
The Heart induction wasn't.
While my feelings on disco run one way, I'm totally cool with rap artists being inducted. It is a genre that is a part of the same origin as rock and roll music and it has become a critical element in youth culture, often cross-pollinating with the genre to where the walls between them are paper-thin anyway.
I can remember the moment when I heard Public Enemy's "Sophisticated Bitch" in college, and then, not more than a year later, I heard It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back and became frightened of them.
Not frightened in a bad way, but frightened in the same way that I saw punk music in my early teenage years. Music can reflect scary things, and not just in an Alice Cooper way. They can reflect things that don't shed a very positive light on society, and we can ultimately become better people as a result of listening to their discord.
Public Enemy's discord served as much as a wake up call to white
as it did in channeling the anger and frustration of African Americans. To hear
Chuck D's speech was special, but for me, the most awesome moment was hearing him
utter, "Elvis was a hero to most, but he never meant shit to me!" on the same
platform where Presley is ground zero of the genre that is rock and roll.
The progressive rock collective was granted its second entry, thanks to the tireless support of their fans and the fact that the band has now been around so long that you can help but admit, "Rush is pretty fucking awesome."
Dave Grohl was right when he said that "Rush has always been cool" but there were moments when their material was certainly far from it. That's no excuse for the fact that it should not have taken the Hall this long to acknowledge their influence.
Grohl and his wife Taylor Hawkins were the perfect fit for Rush's speech, channeling the band's penchant for humor and self-deprecation in a completely appropriate manner.
Rush then admitted that getting into the Hall was kind of a big deal for them with Neil Peart using his talents to pen a very heartfelt speech, while providing little explanation for why his nose was a completely different color than the rest of his face.
Meanwhile, Geddy Lee also failed to acknowledge why his nose was actually bigger than the rest of his face. He did correctly (and admirably) determine that it was the fans who were probably the biggest reason the band was even on the stage that evening.
And then guitarist Alex Lifeson gave what was probably seen as the most bizarre acceptance speech in Hall history, while anyone familiar with the band understands that humor is a big part of the trio's longevity.
Lifeson gave a speech without even saying a word, removing language and replacing it with "blah blah blah" while acting out the emotions of the story of their journey into the Rock Hall that evening.
The Grohl-led Rush cover band (complete with 1975 era kimonos) was hilarious and the Rush suite of "Tom Sawyer" and "Spirit of the Radio" probably accounted for the closest thing that actually resembled "rocking" during the entire evening.
Rush's induction was probably the most anticipated part of the evening, even the all star jam at the end of the evening (complete with more Flavor Flav vamping and an obligatory Tom Morello guitar solo-the dude seems to really gunning for Rage's first year induction) seemed tepid compared to Rush's by-the-numbers arena bombast.
The evening ended just like most other induction ceremonies: with a very tentative jam of everyone trying to make something transcendent in an impossible situation.
Regardless, at least Rush is in the dump and at least Q gave Wenner a much needed run over the coals. Whether or not he has the moral compass to actually heed those words is another matter, but one thing is for certain: Deep Fucking Purple better be in the place next year.


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TIME: 5 Ideas for a Memorable Thanksgiving Meal
TIME stands for: The Intentional Mealtime Experience. I love having TIME with my family and try and encourage others to do the same. Gathering family around the table and spending time together is one of the best gifts we can give to anyone. I have found that when I make it a point to have something meaningful happen at the dinner table, my family is happier and feels more connected. And guess what? It doesn't take a lot of time or effort to make a big impact on our kids! Meaningful conversation without distractions is a healthy things for our families. I hope you'll look back at some of my ideas for TIME activities you can do around your table. And I have more ideas for the future, so stay tuned!
It's Thanksgiving Eve, and if you haven't thought about something to do at your meal to make it special, then I've got some ideas for you! I read my Bible most mornings and was thinking about writing a post about a Thanksgiving TIME. I read a Psalm everyday and came across Psalm 110. The title is: A Psalm for Giving Thanks. Perfect! Here are 5 ideas built around Psalm 100 that you can do at your Thanksgiving table this year. Remember, if you are having guests that aren't Christians, you'll want to be sensitive. Don't put them on the spot or make them feel strange for not believing what you do. But do use this as an activity to share with them your thankfulness to God. At the very least, do idea #1. God's Word is powerful and beautiful. It can touch every heart! And don't discount what this can do for your children. Focusing on Jesus this Thanksgiving is a way to put faith in their hearts!
A Psalm for giving thanks.
100 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!
2 Serve the Lord with gladness!
Come into his presence with singing!
3 Know that the Lord, he is God!
It is he who made us, and we are his;
we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
and his courts with praise!
Give thanks to him; bless his name!
5 For the Lord is good;
his steadfast love endures forever,
and his faithfulness to all generations.
- Keep it simple: Read the Psalm out loud (or have your children do it). Repeat verse 4 and go around the table and have everyone say something for which they are thankful.
- Ask everyone what they think their most joyful sound is. A hearty laugh? A silly sound only they can make? Maybe everyone gives their best fake laugh. If you have a musical family, have kids play/sing a short line of music. Just get everyone making joyful sounds. Focus on the 1st and 2nd lines of this Biblical poetry and talk about how God loves music and wants us to praise Him with it. Play/sing a song of Thanksgiving or get out an old hymnal and read some lines of Thanksgiving hymns.
- Before your meal, have kids draw or make sheep. This could be with play dough, Legos, or with cotton balls on a sheet of paper. A quick search on the web offers lots of free printable ideas. Show-off the artwork after your meal and focus on God creating us and making us His. Talk about Jesus being the Good Shepherd and taking care of us. And because Jesus takes care of His sheep, we can be thankful. Use this as a segway to go around and have everyone share how God has taken care of them this past year.
- If you have older guests, focus on verse 5. Allow the elders around the table to share how they have seen God's faithfulness over the years. It's always an honor for them to participate – and so good for our children to hear from the older people in our lives. Maybe you tell a story about how God has been faithful to your family. It could be story that is handed down generation to generation!
- Read the Psalm together on Thanksgiving Eve (tonight!) and either assign or allow your family members to choose a verse they like. They'll be responsible tomorrow for reading the verse and sharing what it means to them. Older kids can do this on their own (after you give them some direction) and younger kids may need some one-on-one time with you for help. Give them these directions: What does this verse say? (Have them write it in their own words) What does it mean? (What does it tell us to do or be?) What does this verse mean to you? Have you seen a time where this verse was seen in your life? How could you use this verse in the future? What does the verse prompt you to be more thankful for?
There are a million different things you can do with this amazing piece of poetry. It was specifically written for Giving Thanks, so use it at your Thanksgiving dinner table this year!
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Vaping Vamps Review
Vaping Vamps is one of the e-cigarette brands dedicated to women, but the product is a great option for casual vapers of any gender. There's a limited flavor selection, not enough of a throat-hit and battery life could be better, though.
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- Interesting flavor choices and realistic tastes
- Smooth on the throat
- 105% money back guarantee
- Only e-cig brand created by women, for women
- First to offer a "Ready to Quit Kit"
- Lightweight batteries
- Not a significant throat hit for heavy smokers
Bottom LineVaping Vamps may be a new company, but the sleek, raven-black style and interesting flavor choices makes the e-cig perfect for casual vapers. It's smooth on your throat, but there isn't enough of a throat hit for ex-smokers and the battery life could be better. It's reasonably priced, though.
Vaping Vamps Review: Our Expert Opinion
Vaping Vamps is an unusual manufacturer in the world of electronic cigarettes, because they're products are designed for women, by women. Vapor Couture makes products for women, but it's a subsidiary of V2 Cigs, and thus Vaping Vamps claim to be the first manufacturer wholly dedicated to the fairer sex. This seems like an unnecessary distinction – as it's still more than possible to enjoy their products if you have a Y chromosome (like me) – but they're aiming to make e-cigarettes sleeker, cooler and sexier for the discerning female. The Vaping Vamps Starter Kit comes with two batteries, five cartomizers, a USB charger and an AC adapter.
Packaging and Design
The Vaping Vamps Deluxe Starter kit comes in a slim-line box, draped in a black and pink color scheme with their logo proudly emblazoned on the front. Inside, you'll find two stylized boxes with the five cartomizers, the USB charger, the AC adapter, the batteries (held in place by a pink ribbon) and a user manual. You also receive a letter introducing the brand and some VIP Vouchers to pass on to any interested friends.
The e-cig itself has two-piece construction, with the cartomizers combining a disposable atomizer and the flavor cartridge. It's easy to screw in and start vaping, and the battery screws into the USB charger in the same way. The tip gradually glows blue as you inhale and fades when you're done. The e-cig itself is jet black in color, with the pink "VV" logo towards the tip, with each "V" being an e-cigarette exuding a thin stream of vapor. The branding is excellent, with the minimalistic black e-cig even looking appealing to my male senses.
Nicotine Levels
You get the choice of four nicotine levels with Vaping Vamps, High (24mg), Medium (18mg), Low (12mg) and Zero Nicotine. They can also combine these into a special kit – the Ready to Quit Kit – in which the nicotine levels gradually decrease, with the aim of weaning vapers off the drug. Having three nicotine levels is great, but a step between 12mg and nothing could be a benefit – particularly if you're trying to manage down your addiction.
Flavor and Vapors
You get a satisfying amount of vapor from a Vaping Vamps e-cigarette. When you inhale, you hear air whizzing through the small, periodic gaps where the battery connects to the cartomizer and there is a satisfying crackling sound on inhalation. This is cool, because it seems like the sound you get from burning tobacco, but also slightly unnerving at first – as there is no indication that it was intentional. Still, you get accustomed to the sound, and you're rewarded plenty of vapor without having to puff on the e-cig for long.
In the production of the Vaping Vamps e-cigarette, they had a panel of women smokers who tasted 200 flavors before whittling it down to five. They settled on Virginia, Mint Julie, Caramella, Tia Berry and Mango Lola. The Virginia is simply tobacco, and the Mint Julie adds a hint of menthol. The flavors are all genuinely reminiscent the taste they're mimicking, but the caramel and mango flavors are the stand-out ones – sweet, but not overpowering. The tobacco flavor doesn't really capture the essence of the real thing, but the mint and tobacco combination works quite well, with the crisp mint masking the somewhat unconvincing tobacco. Some more ordinary flavors would have been appreciated (such as chocolate, vanilla and coffee), but overall the selection is excellent.
The battery on the Vaping Vamps e-cig lasts for around two hours of continuous use before you have to recharge it. This is hard to quantify when you're actually using it, but realistically it should last you the whole day out at work unless you're vaping heavily – in which case you can always take your spare too. Charging is easy, with the red light on the USB charger flicking to green when it's completed. There are better batteries on the market, but the Vaping Vamps e-cigarette still lasts long enough for most vapers.
Looking for products that are comparable to Vaping Vamps? Check out this list of the most popular e-cig brands.


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When I began writing Other Guy's Dime I searched for blogs focusing on overseas travel and work for professionals and their families. I wanted to locate like-minded individuals who love their home and job, but who also appreciate an occasional overseas adventure to add some variety to their life. Surprisingly, that is not what I encountered.
What I found were blogs describing life styles most of us would classify as thoroughly unrealistic; sites I would put into a group called "Abandoning The Rat Race And Seeing The World, Although I Have No Idea How To Pay For It." One author blithely states the idea of regular employment gives her the "heebie-jeebies" so she decides to head overseas and has been traveling ever since. Another blogger describes how she quit her job and embarked on a personal "odyssey of discovery" in the style of Eat, Pray, Love. A third encourages his readers to throw caution to the winds, abandon the cubicle and see the world as he and his partner have done for five years. Nowhere in the description of these exotic travels are answers to two important questions 1) How are you paying for all this, (although one site stated they partially fund their adventures by playing the guitar in subway stations) and 2) What will you do when you get back?
I am happy these individuals have jumped off the work/family treadmill, and understand that spontaneous getaways makes perfect sense when you are in your early or mid-twenties. However, many older professionals like myself actually enjoy what we do. Many skilled workers are happy with their lives and don't want to completely abandon their laboratory, lecture hall, court room, corner office, or operating theater. They are happy with the salary they earn and are thankful for the comfort and convenience it affords.
However, they would also be pleased to include short-term working vacations in their daily routine, and that is the group for whom I am writing. The purpose of my blog is not to describe how to run away from family, job, home, and friends; it is not to teach you how to escape overseas to avoid relationships and responsibilities; it is not to explain how to have an "odyssey of self-discovery" by gutting your savings, spending your inheritance, or soaking your ex. Instead, it is a blog (and book) for professionals who would enjoy a "temporary overseas posting" whose costs can be met through high-level work in the host country.
Although the blogs described above make great "escapist" literature, most of us are not going to quit our job and head to some exotic locale for years at a time, all the while blogging for readers eager to live vicariously through our adventures. But, it is both realistic as well as financially sustainable to take a short-term working vacation with you and your family for a couple of months. In the long run I believe that realistic easily trumps escapist.


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Last week we showed you a spied Mustang GT prototype with a camouflaged front end and mismatched rear bumper, which we speculate could be a second cosmetic refresh model for the S550 Mustang.
To preview what a 2021 Mustang GT (second) refresh model could look like, M6G member Ace (Steve) has produced this rendering based on the changes that could be seen in the spy photos.
Check it out and let us know what you think!


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An innovative design for the best of both worlds.
The JetSlide allows you to easily switch between playing slide licks and playing chords and solos without missing a beat. Worn on the ring finger, the slide bar rests between the ring and little fingers. This stabilizes the slide while it is being used and helps it fall out of the way when the finger tab is released. Easy to control, most guitarists will master it within minutes!
Choose the ring size closest to yours. Each size can be opened up to the next larger size. If you wear a half size, choose the next size up.
- Unique design allows alternating between slide and fingering techniques
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How can you be sure that your document destruction process was handled safely and within the proper protocol? The answer: a certificate of destruction. Learn what goes into a certificate of destruction, which services can provide them, and how it can protect you during future audits.
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Certificates of Destruction: What They Are and Why You Need Them
What Are Certificates of Destruction?
Like showing proof of purchase
A certificate of destruction helps protect companies in case of legal action or audit by providing essentially a receipt proving that sensitive information has been shredded securely. Certificates of destruction detail each step of the process, including chain of custody, date and time of destruction, witnesses, and other specifics.
Certificate Sample
If you're ever asked about your document destruction and disposal for legal purposes, you can find everything you need here.
When You Receive a Certificate of Destruction
When you hire a mobile or offsite shredding company, certificates of destruction are given post-service as documentation for each step in the shredding.
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To ensure that the documents you want shredded are securely destroyed be sure your shredding provider offers a detailed certificate of destruction. Top options include:
- Mobile Shredding: Shred trucks come to your location to do the shredding. After you finish watching your papers be shredded, the provider gives you a certificate on the spot.
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Certificates of destruction are important because they give you assurance your information was shredded safely and can prove your information was securely disposed in case of legal action or audits.
"Keep Your Receipts"
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- A unique, serialized transaction number that you can use in an audit trail
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- Acceptance of fiduciary responsibility by the company and agreement that everything accepted is considered confidential
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Meet the lovely Finnegan family! These Finnegan are some of my very favorite folks. This Redondo Beach family decided to have their maternity photos on one of my very favorite trails in Torrance, CA.
To learn more about my maternity photography, click here.
Little Jerry loves his mommy so much. She is definitely his very favorite person.
I'm so happy for these two! They don't know if their new baby will be a boy or girl. Isn't that so much fun?
These two have so much fun together. They play, laugh, and learn together all day. Leslie has little Jerry's heart.
I love it when my clients let their children bring something fun along that their child really enjoys. It can really add to our photo shoot and document some of the special details of what life with a little one is really like. Swords, teddy bears, bubbles, etc.
Look at that beautiful momma and that beautiful round belly! She is a dear one and certainly the nicest person that I've ever met. Natalie is the kind of friend who remembers not just the the important details of your life but the little things that you share in conversation. I'm so thankful to call her friend.
We ended our time together by doing one of little Jerry's favorite things. Blowing bubbles and popping them! So cute and so much fun!
I hope you've enjoyed this maternity/family photo session! It was one of my favorites to capture.
Have a question about my photography sessions? Please contact me. I'd love to chat!


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Bedford, VA Domestic Violence Programs
There are currently 1 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in Bedford, VA with 1 offering a hotline and 1 offering emergency shelter. Outside of this city and still nearby, you can also find help at these 12 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in places like Lynchburg, Roanoke, and Rocky Mount. If you have questions, consider reading these domestic violence facts and statistics, our archive of 796 domestic violence articles, recommended books on domestic violence, or these insightful stories about domestic violence survivors.
Bedford Domestic Violence ServicesProgram reports that it provides residential facility for people to live temporarily. Click on program listing for information on maximum length of stay. Emergency ShelterScore based on number of services offered by a program and the amount of information they share with this website to improve your experience. Max score is 100.
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Refugees Sew For Hope – & Build Community
Rita with her students @ Sew For Hope,
a ThriftSmart ministry
Families escaping their homeland are refugees. During the escape, they are sent to any country that has agreed internationally to accept refugees. They often do not know where they are being sent until they are en route. At Sew For Hope, volunteers welcome these refugees with open arms, teach them skills and related English vocabulary and grow relationships. "They come from different cultures, different languages, different faith expressions…(and) Rita has found a way to communicate with people with all of those languages through her own heart, her love and the passion that she has to bring them into a community," says Richard Gygi, ThriftSmart Executive Director, http://www.ThriftSmart.org.
"I was just haunted by the fact that the deck was so stacked against them here in the United States. Here they had escaped so much trauma in their old country, but they had trouble integrating into society because of their lack of English and lack of friends, just lack of ability to become 'a part' (of a community)" Rita says. One Iraqi student was asked what was most different for her in the United States? She said "the sky." Accustomed to the sky dropping bombs, she said "this sky is full of hope for life."
As Sew For Hope develops a community for so many new residents, others are invited to participate and volunteer. "Volunteerism allows people of different cultures, different aspects of life to learn to understand each other much better," she says. Visit www.SewForHope.org to learn how.


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The North Dakota Student Association (NDSA) is an organization of students from the 11 public higher education institutions within the North Dakota University System. We advocate for the students by spreading awareness within our institutions about the topics and issues being discussed in higher education and empowering them to be able to promote their own ideas to improve upon the standard of education in our state. It is our goal to represent the students within the NDUS with an open mind, integrity, and a unified voice from all institutions
Monthly meetings are set within each school year for student delegates to be able to congregate and discuss the topics and issues within the system of higher learning for North Dakota. Each month our meeting is hosted by a different institution where a guest speaker from their community is invited to speak to our delegation about their experiences in leadership, open perspectives, and the like in order to motivate our delegation of students to continue our mission in their respective institutions and be well-rounded student leaders. We meet in three different committees throughout the night, namely the Internal Affairs Committee (IAC), the Student Affairs Committee (SAC), and the State and Legislative Affairs Committee (SLAC). During each committee's discussions our student delegates share their varying perspectives in order to better advocate for the overall welfare of all of our students. The job of IAC is to handle and maintain our internal operations while improving our organization so that we become more efficient in carrying out our initiatives. SAC focuses on student concerns and providing a platform for students to be able to discuss their thoughts on the issues that impact higher education and the NDUS. SLAC ensures that we have the ability to make our students' voices heard by those in charge of higher education. SLAC also makes sure that we are knowledgeable of North Dakota's legislative process and how we can advocate for our students at the state level. We reconvene on Saturday mornings to talk about the discussions had in our committees, recommend and debate upon action items, vote upon our body's decisions, and network amongst delegations. It is through this process that we are able to ensure that we can advocate for all of our students and arrive at the opinions and decisions that best represents the students of North Dakota.
In order to represent our students, we stay active with the NDUS and place student representation in the conversations that affect higher education. Our delegates fill council positions where it is deemed necessary and communicate back to our assembly what is going on within the different councils in order to fulfill our advocacy. Our officers ensure to analyze every information they can attain to equip our assembly with the knowledge to serve our mission and fight for the welfare of the students of our state.
Within the school year so far our assembly has had three meetings with great conversations about the different issues going on in higher education. We have been working on resolutions regarding chosen names, OERs, and Minnesota Reciprocity. Our officer team has made great strides by establishing relationships within the NDUS. We are currently working in conjunction with the NDUS on a Student Art Project and Student Vlog Project. The goal of these two projects is to represent the students within the NDUS and bring together all of our institutions. We've brought more student representation on NDUS councils and continue to find passionate delegates to be part of the many councils within the system geared towards improving the higher educational system.
Overall our mission is thriving. Every day new advocates for our institutions are created through students who are passionate about spreading the awareness of the NDSA and our goal, which is to represent the student perspective in the important conversations had within and about higher education. We continually find ways to fulfill the purpose of our organization and hope to be able to inspire and motivate the generations of students to come to work together to let their voices be heard.


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Mirasys, a provider of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, has announced that its customers will now be able to use additional IP cameras from Dynacolor, Pixord and Siqura from Optelecom-NKF, and megapixel cameras from Mobotix, Panasonic, Pelco and Sony in conjunction with Mirasys recorders.
Drivers for this extended functionality will be available as standard in the newest versions of Mirasys NVR Pro and NVR Enterprise, shipping in May, while the previous versions of Mirasys recorders are easy to update with the latest software upgrades.
"We have responded to customers demanding increased choice in cameras by upgrading our capabilities in IP camera support," said Jukka Riivari, CEO at Mirasys. "This move, combined with the trend towards standardisation and continuous improvements in IP camera offerings, will extend the number of integrated camera models supported by Mirasys to more than 500 by end of this year."
Mirasys flagship products, NVR Pro and NVR Enterprise, support the world's first full line of H.264 megapixel video surveillance cameras, from Arecont Vision. Mirasys was also a leading player in the drive to integrate high-resolution IP cameras into a range of surveillance systems for customers around Europe together with AXIS and IQ-in-vision. The increased range of cameras now supported by Mirasys cements its position as an innovator of enhanced functionality for affordable user-friendly IP video systems.
NVR Pro and NVR Enterprise are next generation NVR software-only digital surveillance solutions. Mirasys NVR Pro is a single server IP video recording solution aimed for the needs of businesses of all sizes with support of up to 32 cameras. Mirasys NVR Enterprise is a multiple server and channel solution aimed at medium and large companies that can support up to 5000 IP cameras and which can be managed as a single, distributed surveillance system. Both NVR Pro and NVR Enterprise are available through Mirasys distributors worldwide.
Mirasys is exhibiting at Stand no. F125, Hall 4, at IFSEC.
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Who we are as Catholic Cemeteries of Long Island
The Catholic Cemeteries exists to meet the needs of individuals and parishes in the Diocese of Rockville Centre. In preparation for, at the time of, and following the death of a loved one. The ministry we provide extends into the area of liturgy, prayer, comfort, support, grief and evangelization. Our ministry is rooted in the reality of the human person as an embodied spirit. That embodiment is sacred, for it locates the human spirit in history and in place.
As with most ministries, those who work in the Office of Catholic Cemeteries deal with a multitude of issues. First there is the practical: the burial of the dead. The cemeteries are there to handle the dignified disposition of the deceased. Next there is the historical: maintaining the records for perpetuity to identify the proper location of the burial place. There is also the emotional, helping families deal with the painful loss of separation.
We attempt to accomplish this by maintaining a beautiful and comforting setting where a family can come to remember and memorialize their loved one. We also support the parish bereavement groups and facilitators and assist with a bereavement conference with the Office of Faith Formation. Another role is stewardship. We must attend to financial matters to assure that the funds are available for the care of the cemeteries. Both in the present and for the distant future.
Most importantly, we attend to the spiritual needs of the families we serve. Through the celebration of the Eucharist at the Saturday Masses and other liturgical celebrations throughout the year, we share our belief in the Hope of the Resurrection and the great Paschal Mystery, from death comes life, so that the people of God may find comfort in the understanding that life is changed, not ended.
Catholic Cemeteries holds several events each year. Some of these events have been around for decades while others have been a tradition from its inception. Memorial Day Chapel/Field Mass Celebration, All Souls Day Chapel/Field Mass Celebration, Candle Lighting Vespers Service (Cemetery Sunday), Parish Cemetery Pastor/Staff Educational Training Meetings, The Way (Stations) of the Cross, Bi-Monthly Celebration of the Eucharist, and Bereavement Training Workshops and Conferences.
The principle remains that Catholic cemeteries are an integral part of the Church's traditions and rites. In the Code of Canon Law, Catholic cemeteries-like churches, chapels, shrines and altars-are considered "sacred places." They are given a special blessing to set them apart and to highlight their sacred character.


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2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
Our Cabernet Sauvignon vines are planted in gravelly soils in the northwestern quadrant of our estate vineyard in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. These well drained soils combined with limited yields produce Cabernet Sauvignon fruit with bright and complex flavors.
- 2013
- 93% Cabernet Sauvignon
4% Malbec
2% Petit Verdot
1% Merlot
Estate Vineyard
- 100% Main Ranch
September 10-October 21
- 18 months in 60% French, 28% American, 12% Hungarian
- 14.8%
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The spring was warm and dry, getting the vines off to an early start. The weather stayed warm throughout the summer but was free of damaging heat spells. September brought a classic Napa Valley autumn with warm days and very cool nights. With the consistent warmth, the harvest began about two weeks early and we had a very busy September. The beautiful growing season resulted in truly exceptional wines—full of ripe flavors, developed in the sunshine, and balanced by natural acidity from the cool nights.The Wine
Vibrant and deep ruby color. The very attractive nose has aromas of fresh blackberry, red currant and dried fruit. The palate is round and opens with earthy tones and finishes with silky flavors of cassis, chocolate and black pepper. Balanced and drinkable now, but also an excellent addition to the collector's cellar.Food Affinities
Start with a base of a hearty red meat, duck or veal cut. To bring out the flavors in the wine, complement the entree with sides or sauces featuring mushrooms, roasted tomatoes or garden spices (oregano or thyme).Accolades
90 POINTS (v. 2013)
Wine Enthusiast September 2016
95 POINTS (v. 2013)
"Top producer, long history of classic wine, definer of regional characteristics, signature variety -- put them all together and it equals a high score, right? Certainly not always, but in this case the answer is an unqualified yes. This is a classic Napa Valley wine, showing once again Trefethen's mastery with Cabernet."
Rich Cook Wine Review Online January 2016
A- (v. 2013)
"Some presentations are called "classic" for very, very good reasons."
Joe Roberts, 1winedude October 2016
GOLD ~ BEST OF CLASS (v. 2013)
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition January 2016
91 POINTS ~ Very Highly Recommended (v. 2013)
California Grapevine March 2016
PLATINUM ~ 94 POINTS (v. 2013)
Winemaker Challenge January 2016
93 POINTS (v. 2013)
"Classic producer makes a beautiful red."
James Suckling January 2016
Featured in SUNSET MAGAZINE (v. 2012)
Collect a Few Good Reds "Exotic spice, earth and black cherry with elegant tannins."
January 2016
97 POINTS (v. 2005)
"A monumental cabernet that succeeds on every level…" Wine Enthusiast


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Those complex circles that look like a map of time aren't just pretty decor. Gallifreyan, is the written language of Time Lords and now thanks to Loren Sherman of Sherman's Planet, we all can write like we have two hearts. An effort that began with Who fans was tweaked and modified by Loren in order to make it into a usable language…if you have the time.
Loren has even provided a guide to doing math in Gallifreyan, if you feel up to trying it. So far, I've only managed my name and a few phrases. The website does helpfully have a translator program if you want to write something very complicated or are blogging about writing Gallifreyan and want to irritate multiple fandoms in one go.
I recommend trying it by hand at least once. A set of circle templates, a compass and ruler would be a good idea. Drawing it out in pencil, making use of the eraser for incomplete circles and then going over it in pen seems to be the best method. Gold and silver Sharpies give it that Time Lord look.


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May you honor the living and the dead by celebrating your loved ones and remembering your ancestors.
May you feel connected to the Earth, Trees, Sun, Stars, Fire, Water, and Air.
May your weekend be blessed with holy moments of gratitude, goodness, and peace.
May you feel the sacredness of life and death.
Happy Day of the Dead to all who celebrate!
Happy November to Everyone!
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Delving into different commercial photography assignments has brought about my love of product photography. Yes it is true, some find photographing products tedious and boring however I find it interesting and challenging. It also keeps my digital skills up with the play. When not photographing people you may find me in my warm studio with the music cranked up boogieing between camera and products. Some commercial product photography include products such as nuts & bolts, stone water features, jewellery, display signs and flowers. Regular clients include www.steelmasters.co.nz , www.cempro.co.nz and www.laimports.co.nz
I am also available for commercial shoots to showcase your business on location including staff and team shots for your website or brochure work.
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- We have a Growth Mindset ● We Keep all Staff & Every Student in Mind ● We Commit & Follow Through ●
- Shout-out to Ms. Melissa and Mrs. Acuna for Committing & Following Through by regularly meeting with parents to explain the importance of attendance, greeting students every morning as they walk in, and calling students at 6:00am to wake them up in the morning!
- Strengths Focus –This week we are highlighting two strengths! Shout-out to all Falcons that have CONNECTEDNESS & CONSISTENCY as one of their top 5 strengths!
- CONNECTEDNESS – big picture thinker, easy going, helps other see purpose
- Stephen Phan, Martha Arizmendi, Pat Young, Karla Cortez, Jenn Slabaugh, Roel Mislan, Patti Willis
- CONSISTENCY – fair and just problem-solver, makes fair policy and rules
- Christine Carreno, Justin Hill, Natalie Scott, Cecilia Aguirre, Brad Haskins, Karla Cortez, Esther Granados, Jenn Slabaugh, Melissa Guerrero
- CONNECTEDNESS – big picture thinker, easy going, helps other see purpose
- This Thursday's, join us as we focus on Gratitude
- Donors Choose/Feaster Blog: Mrs. Walker is available to help anyone who is interested in funding a project for your classroom find the resources or set up a Donors Choose. Those interested in funding flexible seating, rugs, couches, bean bag chairs, etc. can email her and she will follow up with you to set up an account!
- Our garden behind the middle school area is looking great! Ms. Young's elective class has been busy keeping up with it. Take a few minutes and enjoy it at some point this week.
Week at a Glance
2nd Grade After-School Duty
** Q2 Character Strengths: Curiosity & Self-Control (School Work)
|Nature's Tricks w/Dr. Zoolittle Assembly
· 9:00 2-3
|7:45 Coffee with the Principals
|Elementary Football Feaster Vs. Veterans (AWAY)
4:30 Board Meeting Room 401
6:00 Feaster presents to CVESD Board (District Office)
1:45 Join us for FEASTERGIVING
Arizmendi – Living Coast Discovery Center
2:00 pm Turkey Bowl
11/20- 11/24 Thanksgiving Break
Looking Ahead & Other Information:
- 11/27 – 12/1 College Week (7th & 8th Grade)
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Valencia: Sunday Press Conference
1. Rubens BARRICHELLO (Brawn GP), 1h35m51.289s
2. Lewis HAMILTON (McLaren Mercedes), 1h35m53.647s
3. Kimi RÄIKKÖNEN (Ferrari), 1h36m07.283s
Q: Rubens, so many difficult emotions in Budapest. But this win has been long, long overdue. You clearly have not forgotten how to win.
Q: Lewis, the team has worked miracles this season to give you a winning car but there is no getting away from the fact that they cost you the victory today.
Q: Kimi, great drive from you starting sixth and finishing third. How hard did you have to work for that today?
Q: Rubens, you were behind Heikki Kovalainen in the first stint but got ahead at the first stop. But that middle stint of the race with punch and counter-punch with Lewis was fantastic viewing.
Q: What is your point of view, Lewis, about that middle part of the race? You were pushing each other really hard.
Q: Kimi, the key target for you I guess was getting Kovalainen at the second stop. Tell us how you did it.
Q: Rubens, second in the Drivers' Championship now. When you drove down the pit lane to parc fermé all the teams were out there to applaud you. Rarely could there have been a more popular win. Sum up your feelings at this moment.
Q: Rubens, how tough was that for a 37-year-old out there?
Q: As we are talking about Brazil, you also set a very special Brazilian record today. The 100th win by a Brazilian driver.
Q: You said you are very proud to have scored the 100th Brazilian win.
Q: So how tough was it? It was obviously very hot and a very twisty circuit.
Q: How much was it a worry on the softer tire as you were on a different strategy to Lewis?
Q: Lewis, you've obviously got something in your ear, was that champagne or something else?
Q: As James alluded to just now, there was a problem at the pit stop. How did you see what happened? It was almost as though the team wasn't ready for you. Had you told them you were coming in? Were they expecting you?
Q: How important was KERS at the start and throughout the race?
Q: And are you going to be a regular on the podium now?
Q: Kimi, same with you really. Right from the start of the weekend you reckoned you were going to be on the podium.
Q: Two successive podiums now: are you going to be a regular on the podium too? There are only three steps of course…
Q: (Rodrigo Franca – VIP Magazine) Rubens, you said to us Brazilian journalists that you will be in Formula One until you have a chance to be a World Champion. Do you think this is your year, and secondly, does this very good victory help you to have a 2010 contract?
Q: (Marco Evangelisti – Corriere dello Sport) Rubens, as you said before, this is a special victory in many ways for you. Is it special even because it's your first victory away from Ferrari?
Q: (Andrea Cremonesi – La Gazzetta dello Sport) Rubens, you showed before in parc fermé your helmet with Felipe's colors on it. Could you describe when you decided to wear those colors and if you discussed it with Felipe?
Q: (Heikki Kulta – Turun Sanomat) Kimi, how difficult is it to keep McLaren behind in the Constructors' Championship?
Q: (Ed Gorman – The Times) Rubens, can you comment on the balance with Jenson? I believe that you have out-qualified him in three of the last four race weekends. You've out-driven him here. Do you feel that the competitive advantage has actually shifted in your favor now as we go into the last part of the season?
Q: (Michael Schmidt – Auto Motor und Sport) Kimi, why is the car's performance in qualifying worse than in the race; what are the limitations of the car in qualifying?
Q: (Andrea Cremonesi – La Gazzetta dello Sport) Kimi, do you feel penalized that you have a team-mate who is learning and can't share the data with you, so you have to work with all the team?
Q: (Rodrigo Franca – VIP Magazine) Rubens, are you going to come to Formula One races wearing a Corinthians t-shirt every time?
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Hair with Physical Surface node?
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Hello all!
Working with strand hair, it's not looking too bad at all. Some fine tuning required, but workable.
The only thing is, I would like to use the physical surface node for the hair. However, attaching the hair node to the color on the physical surface node simply doesn't work.
As a result, while my hair looks good, it has no root/tip color differential.
Has anyone else tried this who might have a solution?
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The PhysicalSurface root node is setup to use PBR textures that are made in programs like Quixel or Substance.
In short: PhysicalSurface OR HairBSDF.
HairBSDF works with CyclesRoot or PoserSurface (AltDiffuse and AltSpecular inputs).
You can make your own shader for PhysicalSurface with the help of HairInfo node (p474 PoserManual) and some color math, ColorRamp for example.
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@phdubrov Thanks, color ramp was what I was looking at, but I hadn't included the HairInfo node. I will give that a try!
Very coarse example
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@phdubrov Thank you so much for this setup ... it really helps!!
@Boni you are welcome :)
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Since you guys are talking about Hair, thought I'd let you know that Blender has added a Principled Hair Shader to version 2.8. It's still experimental and v2.8 hasn't actually been released yet, although you can download one of the test builds to have a play.
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The Blender new Principled Hair Shader is also available in the daily build of 2.79b
Both 2.79b daily and 2.8 alfa have the new node.
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Color ramp works very good if the scullcap is UV-Unwrapped for it.
You can also put a texture on the scullcap …..
IMPORTANT: transparency in production SHOULD NOT be used exactly as in my example if you aim for realistic hair. It was only illustration/proof, not a working shader. At least it (and translucency if you shader has it) should be modulated with thickness.


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When a Vehicle Changes Cost Centre
We now have a new tracking table for changes to vehicle cost centres. This means if you change a cost centre for a vehicle (i.e. move it to another department), a 'Date Effective' will be recorded for the change. This is important for tracking expenses and apportioning those expenses back to the correct cost centre before the relocation and after. This all happens in the background - there's nothing you need to do.
Emails Originating from Outside your Network
The PoolCar servers will send email pretending to be from your organisation, i.e. email@example.com. Some client networks are configured with security restrictions that block any incomming email if it is not from your internal network. In more technical terms, this is a block on email masquarades or spoofed senders. In v3.7 there is a new application setting to tell PoolCar to send ALL email from the system email address. This gets around the security restriction problem. If you are having an email issue of this nature, please contact us for more information. In the main, however, you'll not need to change this setting from its default value. "If in doubt, leave it out!"
Bug Fixes and Enhancements
- In certain circumstances, the Driver register was not saving the driver licence State of Issue (3.7.0)
- Email generated from a PoolCar user (not the system email address) will now include the full proper SMTP format FirstName LastName <email.com> which means it will look nicer in your inbox (3.7.0)
- Formatting improvements in the vehicle register ahead of the vehicle register overhaul (stay tuned!) (3.7.0)
- In certain circumstances, the vehicle register was not saving the Last Service OD value (3.7.0)
- In certain circumstances, cancelling a recurring booking resulted in only one booking in the series being cancelled (3.7.1)
- Booking number is now an available field in the booking receipt email template, use [BookingNumber]
- Campus Admins (vehicle custodians) now have access to the In/Out board (for only those cars they are an admin for)


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River Crossing is a World Map encounter when traveling to or from the Brecilian Forest. A group of 6 bandits will ambush the Warden on a hilly river crossing. A trio of archers will rain arrows from the hill, while 3 melee bandits attack from the only path leading up.
Strategy Edit
- Depending on their equipment, the bandits will use the following:
- The archers' Scattershot can be very damaging when chained, so make sure to disrupt their shooting. Paralysis Explosion is the best, as spells like Mass Paralysis or Blizzard will require too much time, while Glyph of Warding offers no protection from it. Fireball or even your own Scattershot will also suffice.
- As in the The Long Road encounter, try not to send party members uphill to engage the archers, because of the traps. Also, once they have used up their Scattershot, they will be little more than a distraction for you.
Solo strategy EditThis difficult encounter can be successfully completed by a solo Ranger with just The Sorrows of ArlathanThe Sorrows of Arlathan
Dragonthorn (Tier 7)
Requires: 34 dexterity
Damage: 9.60
Critical chance: 1.60%
Armor penetration: 8.80
Strength modifier: 1.00
+3 damage
Rapid aim (-1.0s)
+6% ranged critical chance
+3 armor penetration and Senior Enchanter's RobesSenior Enchanter's Robes
Robes such as these are worn by the senior enchanters of the Circle of Magi.
+2 willpower
+2 magic
+6 defense. Talents required: Summon Spider, Defensive Fire, Master Archer, Master Ranger.
A more detailed note concerning this encounter is found here.
Notable items EditElfrootElfroot
The common name for canavaris, this herb actually has little to do with elves other than being commonly collected and traded to outsiders by the Dalish. It is the primary ingredient in many healing salves.
Use: Chewing elfroot restores a small amount of health, and those with skill can use elfroot to make more potent elixirs. DeathrootDeathroot
A harmless enough plant on its own, deathroot's thick leaves contain an extract that the Chasind have used to induce hallucinations for centuries. Sufficiently concentrated, it can be made into a deadly poison.
Special objects Edit
- Flimsy Leghold Trap x2 on the path uphill.
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Washington, D.C.'s long awaited streetcar program is expected to start carrying passengers in November.
A source with direct knowledge of the program tells News 4 the streetcars are still being put through some tests, but tests have been going smoothly and service is expected to start in November.
The streetcar rollout on H Street and Benning Road in Northeast has been plagued by setbacks and delays. Many in the neighborhood have been wondering when the trains would start service.
The DC Department of Transportation says pre-revenue service, or simulated service, will start next Monday, September 29.
This is the first segment of what D.C. transportation leaders say will eventually be a city-wide streetcar program.


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On the 4th of December I went along to the Barber Institute's second speed workshop run by the Art History department at the University of Birmingham. After the success of the first speed workshop earlier this year, this workshop was just as interesting, enjoyable and enlightening as the first, if not more.
If you're unsure what the speed workshops are all about then imagine speed-dating but with paintings instead of people. You get 10 minutes with a post-graduate student and a work of art from the Barber Institute's collection of their choice, and the post-grad attempts to educate you about that artwork as fully as they can in just 10 minutes. When the 10 minutes are up, you're ushered on to the next post-grad/picture, and so on until you've done the full circuit of 5. Each of the presenters had their own method of presenting their chosen work and each did a very good job of it!
I was first introduced to the exquisite and wonderfully intricate miniature showing the Flight into Egypt by the Boucicaut Master, dated to between 1404 and 1415. This fascinating little work was presented by Oliver but when we first walked into the study room where the miniature was set-up in a little alcove, we weren't sure what we were meant to be looking at until Oliver pointed it out to us. It's tiny! But once you look at this work more closely you are really able to appreciate everything about it. Oliver he told us as much as he could about the miniature, which shows the Holy Family fleeing to Egypt to escape Herod's plans to massacre all baby boys. It's amazing that Oliver was still explaining things and answering our questions about such a tiny work of art when the ten minutes was up. The sheet was taken from an early fifteenth-century Book of Hours (a prayer book for the laity) and, like many other books of its kind from the period, it was pulled apart page-by-page and sold at auction to the highest bidder. Although it is, in some ways, a terrible shame that such a fine work of art should be almost desecrated, it does mean that we are able to enjoy this fantastic miniature in the Barber Institute. When looking at this page up-close it's clear that a tremendous amount of skill went into creating the miniature, which (with help from its careful custodians at the Barber of course!) has enabled it to survive in pretty good nick despite being some 600 years old!
We were then ushered on to our next "date": Cosimo Rosselli's Adoration of the Magi from around 1484 which was presented by Jamie. This picture could not have been more different to the tiny one we had just left behind. Once an altarpiece, probably inside a Florentine church, Rosselli's Adoration is pretty large (monumental, even, in comparison to the Flight into Egypt miniature) and it dominates the bay in which it hangs. Jamie really engaged his audience and challenged us to think about what we were viewing, by conducting a Q&A session of sorts after giving us a brief overview of what we were looking at. We discussed the subject of the altarpiece, the three Kings adoring the infant Christ, and we also tried to figure out who the other characters present are (requiring us to summon all our knowledge of saints' attributes that we've gained so far on our degrees…) and why they are there, coming up with the theory that certain saints are shown because they were particularly relevant to the church for which the altarpiece was made and/or its patron(s). Jamie also pointed out to us that in the far distance you can just make out an angel (". . . it's the thing that looks a bit like a squashed fly", he says), who is announcing the birth of Christ birth to farmers on a hill. Thus although the altarpiece shows the adoring Magi, Rosselli cleverly managed to allude to the associated story of the adoring shepherds as well.
Then, into the next gallery we went to join Imogen with the Still Life with a Nautilus Cup by Jan Davidsz de Heem from 1632. This still life is full of all of the symbolism and hidden meanings that you would expect from a 17th-century Dutch still life and we debated the various meanings of most of the main objects in the paintings and even some of the smaller objects, like the lemon rind and walnuts. We discussed the idea of vanitas and earthly-wealth that would not accompany you to heaven (or hell if you're unlucky) and how this was represented by the worn appearance of the objects and how they are all in disarray. Finally we were divided when debating whether there is a large dent in the metal vase at the centre of the composition, or whether this was a reflection of the plate in the shiny surface and what the potential significance of this might be (…though I think it is a dent).
10 minutes up and we were whisked on again into the next gallery to see Etienne Aubry's Paternal Love from 1775 presented to us by Marie. Marie made us think about the characters in the painting and their relationships to one another in depth, and by doing so demonstrated how Aubry's painting tells a story that can be interpreted in many ways. We focused mainly on the middle-aged man who seems to have just arrived in the room. We discussed who he may be and his social status, and considered how this would affect his relationship to the other figures seen in the picture. This character is greeting one child, yet neglecting two others, and we also observed that the mother figure has rolled up sleeves, which may indicate that she is from a working class background; this is in contrast to the man's finery which suggestive of high social status. In turn, these observations allowed us to speculate about what the story behind the picture is. Perhaps the child the man is greeting is his illegitimate child? If so, is there a moral significance here? Perhaps these kinds of issues about families, fidelity and filial piety had a particular resonance in France during the second half of the 1700s.
Finally we moved again and came to a stop in front of Pierre Bonnard's Doll's Dinner Party from around 1903, presented by Hannah. We were first told that Bonnard liked to paint things that were familiar to him and this is an important thing to keep in mind when discussing his paintings, which are often marked by a sense of the voyeuristic. We looked at the way that the door and the mother – Bonnard's sister – framed the children and how the hazy light and the darkness which his sister almost melts into gives the idea of a snapshot in time, a flickering memory of the event captured in a sketch, painted later in a studio.
When our final 10 minutes were up the speed workshop came to an end and I can honestly say that it was 50 minutes well spent. I had been in the group which was lucky enough to get a chronological journey through the gallery and I think I speak for everyone when I say that each of the paintings and the students who presented them were fantastic. Personally I think that the very first work I saw, the miniature by the Boucicaut Master was the most interesting as it had a real sense of history about it which I thoroughly enjoyed. The afternoon was then capped off by mince pies and wine downstairs in the Barber, where we continued to chat about the paintings and got to ask all the questions we had run out of time for earlier. This speed workshop was in my opinion an overwhelming success and if you don't believe me come to the next one! There's also a short video of the workshop on YouTube here…
There will be another speed workshop in March as part of the UoB Arts and Science Festival, with the theme 'Life and Death'.


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1 Onion can make you fit [45 things about onion you should know]
For minor illnesses, we have been using household remedies for many years. And it is surprising that these home remedies are equally effective in keeping our health better. Onion's home remedies are similar. The use of onion is effective everywhere, whether it is cold, fever or heat in the summer.
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Benefits of Onion
- On cold, roasting onion with garlic is an old home remedy, and believe that it is very effective. When Europe was in the grip of plagues decades ago, European people used onion to treat it.
- Onion is used to avoid cold fever and other diseases. In North America, onion was used to avoid cold-related diseases. According to this, keeping a chopped onion in the room is effective in protecting against many diseases.
- At the young age of many people, hair becomes white. Your puberty starts getting worse due to hair fall in youth. By putting onion juice in the hair every night, the hair gets white from sleep and the white hair starts to become dark again.
- Onion contains plenty of sulfur, which is also responsible for the onion juice. Sulfur is helpful in extracting harmful substances from the body. It keeps your liver healthy and also protects against colon, breast and prostate cancer.
- Vitamins present on the onion and many nutrients increase the capacity of our body's immune system. Regular consumption of onions increases our ability to fight diseases of our body, so use raw onions as a salad in the form of food.
- Onions, an antioxidant called quercetin is found, which helps to reduce blood thickness and make it liquid. Apart from this, it also reduces cholesterol levels present in the blood. It also helps fight asthma.
- Increasing cholesterol due to poor lifestyle has become a common thing. Cholesterol is actually a form of fat that accumulates like clots in our arteries. This affects blood circulation and increases the chances of the patient getting heart attack. If cholesterol is not controlled during the time, it can take the form of a life-threatening illness.
- To control cholesterol, mixing honey with one spoon of onion juice daily can be very beneficial. Cut the onion with the spoon and mix it with salt and black pepper and keep it in cholesterol control.
- Onion use is quite popular and effective to avoid fever. For this, the onion is cut in half, wrapped in a clean cloth and placed on the neck or head. It absorbs the onions from the fever, due to the heat generated from the fever.
- It strengthens bones as well as strengthens your disease resistance. Especially for women, it helps in reducing bone related problems during menopause.
- If the cold sore often occurs in the cold days, onion juice can be very helpful. For this, you need to drink jaggery or honey mixed with onion juice.
- If there is a lot of pain in the joints due to cold, massage by mixing onion juice with mustard oil will benefit. Snoring onion is the best treatment when blood is taken from the nose.
- Are troubled by mental stress and depression, but onions are helpful for you. The folate element found in it, mentally makes you feel lightweight and also keeps your mood better.
- It is also an example of using onions to avoid Lu during the summer. During the summer, people often leave a small onion in the pocket while leaving the house. From this, the onion absorbs heat inside you and you survive Lu fever.
- Mixing onion juice with honey and putting it in baldness, the hair starts to grow again
- With the mixture of black pepper powder and salt in the juice of onions, the hair fallen from the head starts to grow again
- If there are children or older, often there is pain in the ear, then it is better to go to a doctor if you use onion juice. Yes, by pouring two chopped onion juice in the ear, the pain of the ear gets relieved.
- Onion contains phosphoric acid which acts as a blood purifier for our blood. Grind the onion and apply it on the soles of your feet, so that phosphoric acid enters your arteries and removes impurities from the blood.
- Applying onion juice with coconut oil will be beneficial. Like onion juice, the use of coconut oil increases hair too quickly. Mix onion juice in light hot coconut oil and apply it on the hair roots. This will increase the hair faster as well as hair shine.
- Using honey for hair health is very beneficial. Mix two to four teaspoons of honey in half a cup of onion juice and tune it well. Put this paste in the hair roots. This will increase the hair growth and it will also provide the necessary nutrients.
- Mixing onion juice with olive oil is also good for hair growth. Mix onion juice with olive oil well and apply it on the roots and ends of hair. This will make you see the difference in a few days.
- Mixing onion juice with beer is also very beneficial. First wash the hair with a good beer shampoo and then massage the onion juice in the hair. This remedy will help the hair grow. There will also be shine in hair.
- These are all common problems due to decay of teeth or staining of mouth. By consuming raw onions daily, all the mouth diseases are eliminated. If there is worm in the teeth or pain in the gums, apply onion juice and start eating raw onion with food.
- Due to poor food, kidney stones become a problem. People who are suffering from clonal problem should use onion because onion juice has the ability to fight stone pain. By consuming an empty stomach, onion juice daily, the pain of the stone gets relieved and the stone gets out of the way through the urine.
- If you want, you can use onion juice instead of mixing it in it. Take out the juice of onion and massage it in the hair. After a few months of massage, leave the onion juice to dry. When it is dry, wash the hair with a good shampoo.
- By mixing two teaspoons of honey on the white onion juice, it removes weakness and increases fertility.
- Mix 5-6 white onion juice in 100 grams of celery. Take one teaspoon powder with ghee and sugar daily. By doing so you will gradually gain the advantage.
- Mix one teaspoon of onion juice, one teaspoon ginger juice and take it in the evening in the evening. This will reduce the problem of weakness, lethargy and fatigue.
- Cut the onions finely and lightly fry them in ghee. Take away empty stomach with honey this morning and remove the weakness.
- Patients suffering from sugar have the ability to become insulin. By taking onion, insulin is started in the cells of the pancreas, so the patients of the sugar must be consumed on the basis of their sugar level, so their glucose levels will always be under control.
- Boil 100 grams of onions in 1 liter of water. When water remains in a glass, add 2 spoons honey and drink it.
- In today's time many people are troubled by the pain of arthritis and people eat thousands of medicines, but the cheapest treatment of arthritis is present in your home. Mix onion juice in mustard oil and massage it in a painful place. Massage will relieve you of massage for one month.
- Eating onions also helps fight serious diseases such as cancer. Raw onion prevents cancer spreading cells from growing and does not allow new cells to be formed and also eliminates the existing cancer cells. Patients of breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer etc. should increase the intake of onions in the food.
- The memory of people consuming onion on a daily basis is usually faster. Use your children to eat onions only since childhood. Many children do not like to eat raw onion but everyone should eat onion after seeing its benefits.
- Women have to face many problems during menstruation. There are no such problems of women consuming onion. Onion should be consumed before the start of the monthly cycle.
- Adding a little lemon juice to raw onion juice, putting on the face, removes the black spots of the face. If you have wrinkles on the face at an early age, it is beneficial to apply onion juice to the skin.
- If there are dark circles under the eyes or if you see the eyes blurred, then take out the juice of onion and put it in the eyes like the sunlight. Cataract is also cured by putting onion juice in the eyes.
- Biotin present in onions has many positive effects on your health, one of which is experiencing symptoms related to type 2 diabetes. Onion also contains chromium, which helps control blood sugar levels and releases slow, gradual glucose to the muscles and body cells.
- Biotin is also important in maintaining healthy skin. Onion juice mixed with honey or olive oil is considered to be the best treatment for the treatment of facial symptoms. Onions are also anti-inflammatory vegetables, so active compounds on the onion can reduce red and swelling, which are usually associated with the state of acne like acne. It also helps to reduce the pain and swelling associated with conditions like gout and arthritis.
- Due to the consumption of onion with jaggery and water, the heat condition can also be improved, as it connects iron to the body's mineral content, which is an essential part of the production of new red blood cells.
Side effects of onion
- Although this is not a major problem, many people complain that after eating onions, their mouth gets very messy deodorant, due to which they avoid onion consumption. By the way, if you want, you can use a mouth freshener after the meal so that the stench does not come.
- The benefits of onion are many, but they say that everything starts to hurt more than necessary. By consuming more onions, your blood may become thin. Onion contains excess of Vitamin K, due to which your blood becomes thin and the bleeding does not stop immediately after the wound.
- Some people also have to face the problem of gas by consuming too much onion. In fact, the amount of fructose (sugar) in onion is high, due to which excessive onions can cause gas.
- Fiber is found in large amounts on the onions. This fiber is very beneficial for the body, but excessive consumption can cause stomach upset or may have to face the stomachache problem.
- According to the doctor, eating onions increases the milk production in the mother's breasts and it is also beneficial for the mother. But after consuming excessive onion in pregnancy, the woman may have to face problems like burning sensation or sour reflux.


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It does appear the new Fujifilm X-Pro1 will prove to be a tough competitor, not only to the Leica M9 (as I thought it would), but also prove to be a decent alternative to DSLRs. Two Australian photographer who've had the opportunity to test it have extremely positive things to say about it. Take a look at the Vimeo movie above.
The eminent PetaPixel website featured a link to the first images from the Fujifilm X-Pro 1 on the websites of Australian photographers Christian Fletcher and Michael Coyne.
I really can't wait to test it myself!!!


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http://www.meangreensports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/061417aaa.html June 14, 2017 DENTON – The University of North Texas will be adding a new 120-foot tall flag pole located in between the black lot entrance and Apogee Stadium marquee along Interstate 35. Mean Green Athletics is launching VoteMeanGreen.com for fans to vote on the flag that will fly from the pole, coinciding with Flag Day, President Neal Smatresk and Vice President and director of athletics Wren Baker announced Wednesday. "We are very excited about this flag, which will be a source of pride for all UNT fans and graduates as well as a tremendous branding and awareness opportunity for our campus," Baker said. "We thought it would be fun to let fans vote for their favorite design and I look forward to seeing the design our fans select." Fans can rank their favorite flag designs from 1-4 and can only submit the form once. The voting period will be for one week, beginning Wednesday, June 14, and concluding Wednesday, June 21. The winning design will be announced on Twitter (@MeanGreenSports) Friday, June 23.


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28 Jun Jeremy Corbyn joins terrific turnout at Ambler's 'Great Get Together' celebration
Jeremy Corbyn joined a terrific turnout of parents and children at Ambler's recent 'Great Get Together' celebration.
The local MP paid a surprise visit to our Gardening Day on Sunday 18 June, which was a celebration of community and inclusivity.
The Leader of the Opposition posed obligingly for photos, explored the woodland area, ate pizza fresh from the oven, made a marbled hand, and admired the lush growth in our raised vegetable beds.
@AmblerSchool #GreatGetTogether thanks to @GrowAmbler @moreincommonB_S a great day for all with surprise visit from @jeremycorbyn pic.twitter.com/E0rJfvGzdX
— Ambler (@AmblerSchool) June 18, 2017
Our local MP literally down with the kids at our brilliant school @FoAmbler @AmblerSchool pic.twitter.com/7CgDtLpcKD
— Carsten Thode (@SynergyCarsten) June 18, 2017
The Great Get Together was a nationwide event in memory of Jo Cox MP, with the Grow Ambler crew and their many willing helpers working tirelessly in the heat to transform the playground and provide lunch for all.
Our fantastic Artist in Residence Andy D'Cruz, ably assisted by the Ambler Arts team, had children cutting out paper hand shapes which were then beautifully marbled in trays of water and paint.
There was a herb planting workshop, where participants learned how to care for basil, chives, parsley and coriander. Birthday girl Claudia painted beautiful flowers and tendrils on a never-ending queue of faces.
The best bit for the kids? Turning on the sprinklers at noon and the water fight that ensued! Please check out some of our favourite photos from the day below:
The Grow Ambler Committee said:
"Thank you to everyone who came – to the people who painted faces, marbled hands, who lifted tables, rolled dough and cooked pizzas, chopped fruit, cleaned out the dirtiest spider-infested shed in the world, added new plants to the Children's Centre boxes, those who moved wood chip, who built a loom, put up bird houses, tidied out the greenhouse, cleaned the pond, planted a palm in the tropical garden, planted up the hanging pockets, watered beds and planters, and washed up, wiped down – everyone who did everything – which was, in fact, everyone. Thank you so so so much to the Ambler collective – it was a brilliant day!"
@GrowAmbler the community you've created around @AmblerSchool is an inspiration. What a happy, collaborative vibe 4 #greatgetogether
— Mary Stevens (@maryistevens) June 18, 2017
The whole day wouldn't have been possible without a grant from Islington Council which provided money for food, drink, entertainment and decorations.
Such a memorable day w @GrowAmbler @AmblerArts @Andy_1DC @jeremycorbyn #MoreInCommon #GreatGetTogether #islingtonschools-thanks @IslingtonBC pic.twitter.com/ingGLE2WcQ
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