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Dancing on Ice stars Kem Cetinay and Brooke Vincent banned from festive food and booze to remain in shape
Show bosses have told the stars to not overindulge over the festive season so they are fully fit for the start of the show next month
CHRISTMAS is all about having plenty of mince pies, booze and extra portions of turkey.
But not if you're one of the celebrities who has signed up for the brand new series of Dancing On Ice.
Show bosses have already told contestants including CANDICE BROWN, DONNA AIR and JAKE QUICKENDEN to lay off big portions over the festive season so they can still squeeze into their skimpy Lycra outfits for the start of the show next month.
Producers are also concerned that if they pile on the pounds, it will make the already tricky lifts even more difficult.
A show insider said: "Everyone wants to make sure the huge return of Dancing On Ice is super- slick, so they're keen to ensure all the celebrities are fighting fit.
"They've had a word with all of them and told them to lay off the festive fun and all that comes with it so they're fit for the launch.
"It's mainly to make sure their professional dancers won't feel the difference and have trouble lifting them when the new year comes around. It will also make sure injuries or drop-outs are avoided."
The hit series will return in January with HOLLY WILLOUGHBY and PHILLIP SCHOFIELD at the helm, 11 years after they first presented the show. The programme, which was axed four years ago and pulled in 13million viewers at its peak, will also see JAYNE TORVILL and CHRISTOPHER DEAN moving from their coaching role to the judging panel.
"Mr Nasty" JASON GARDINER will also return, complete with his cutting critiques, alongside new judge ASHLEY BANJO.
Coronation Street's BROOKE VINCENT revealed last month that training for the gruelling show has already made her drop to a size eight.
Show bosses had words with contestants, including Jake Quickenden, to keep festive fun to a minimum
Love Island's KEM CETINAY told The Sun that skating had been keeping him fit, saying: "It's keeping the pounds off."
Give him a tin of Roses and see if he can say the same . . .
Must Watch
WHAT? First Dates, Channel 4, 10pm.
WHY? As hopefuls looking for love descend on the First Dates restaurant to find the match of their dreams, recipe developer Mimi meets rugby referee Joel, who arrives with a gift.
Gregg in a flush new roll
FROM starting out on a market stall selling fruit and veg at 15 to judging one of Britain's biggest cooking shows, GREGG WALLACE has built up an impressive career over the past 38 years.
But his latest TV show will see things go down the pan, quite literally.
The grocer will explore life inside a Scandinavian toilet roll factory for the new series of BBC2's Inside The Factory.
Gregg revealed: "I love it. There are whole forests in Scandinavia set aside to make toilet paper. When you think about it, it would need to be a whole forest, wouldn't it?"
He should start stockpiling some because he says he fancies having a crack at I'm A Celebrity . . . Get Me Out of Here! next year – if the price was right.
He said: "If it's enough to pay off your mortgage, I'd do it.
"I'd eat the stuff, no problem – I've eaten far worse after 15 years of MasterChef."
I doubt he's ever tucked into blended crocodile anus.
THE latest crop of stars jetting to the Caribbean for the new series of Death In Paradise has been revealed.
SIMON CALLOW, SIAN GIBSON and DENIS LAWSON will all find themselves at the centre of BBC1's next murder mystery.
Rupert up for Harry shopper
IN his role in Harry Potter, all RUPERT GRINT had to do was wave his magic wand and he could get what he wanted.
But he's going to need more than a little hocus pocus to achieve his latest wish. The actor has revealed his dream role would be to replace DALE WINTON as the face of Supermarket Sweep.
The show is being lined up for a return after ten years off air, with production company Endemol hunting for a channel to screen it. Rupert, who is appearing in Sky1's new dark comedy Sick Note, said: "I like comedies like Brass Eye and Alan Partridge – stuff that pushes the limit and is a bit bold, which I think Sick Note is.
"But I also love Tipping Point, Pointless, and the classic game shows you find on Challenge.
"And Supermarket Sweep is a favourite. I'd love to go on that. Well, I'd love to host it." When Rupert isn't watching old game shows, he's devised a new hobby that keeps him occupied.
He told the Radio Times: "I like to carve things into crayons. It's like making micro-sculptures.
"I promise, it's a thing. I get a wax crayon and I can just about shape anything into the end of it. It's very tiny and fiddly. I once made a bust of William Shakespeare."
He sounds like he's got too much time on his hands.
THE truth is finally out in EASTENDERS and Max must now face the music.
His deception and involvement with James Willmott-Brown has been exposed and he worries about being left out in the cold.
Meanwhile, the Mitchells and the Beales receive news that Ben has been taken to hospital.
Phil is furious when he realises that Luke is to blame.
Kathy urges him not to retaliate, but he secretly makes a call to Aidan.
In CORONATION STREET, Sarah is devastated when she gets a call from Joe saying there has been an explosion in the Ukraine and they fear Gary has been killed.
She refuses to believe it's true until they discover his belongings in the wreckage.
Chris in the dog house
LOVE Island's CHRIS HUGHES is still in the dog house. His on-off girlfriend OLIVIA ATTWOOD headed out over the weekend, and ex-farmer Chris was nowhere to be seen, as Olivia gripped on to a pal instead.
Chris is in her bad books after The Sun revealed he cuddled up to another woman during a club appearance last week.
Chris later apologised for his "drunk" behaviour and said he "couldn't remember an awful lot".
ROBOT Wars newbies Eruption won the BBC2 series title after fending off competition from reigning champs Carbide.
Team captain Michael Oates delayed his university studies to focus on his dream of winning the show.


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Machine learning has emerged as a key component of big data analytics space. The goal of WSO2 Machine Learner is to make machine learning accessible to WSO2 Data Analytics Platform. WSO2 Machine Learner provides a user friendly wizard like interface, which guides users through a set of steps to find and configure machine learning algorithms. The outcome of this process is a model that can be deployed in multiple WSO2 products, such as WSO2 Enterprise Service Bus (ESB), WSO2 Complex Event Processor (CEP) etc.
The novice-friendly machine learning workflow allows developers, data scientists to quickly implement machine learning solutions. You can utilize WSO2 Machine Learner to build machine learning models for various tasks, such as fraud detection, anomaly detection, classification etc. WSO2 Machine Learner is built up on top of the award-winning, WSO2 Carbon platform, which is based on the OSGi framework enabling better modularity for your service oriented architecture (SOA). WSO2 Machine Learner exposes all its operations via a RESTful API.
WSO2 Machine Learner is released under Apache Software License Version 2.0, one of the most business-friendly licenses available today.
Key Concepts of WSO2 ML
Following are the key concepts and terminology of WSO2 Machine Learner as illustrated in the image below.
A Dataset is a collection of data organized according to a defined schema in an CSV or TSV format. Header row should be available in the first row and if it is not available, WSO2 Machine Learner will generate a header similar to V1, V2 ... VX. Datasets are uploaded from a file system, a Hadoop distributed file system (HDFS) or WSO2 Data Analytics Server (DAS).
Dataset version
A dataset version is always inherited from a dataset. You can maintain the new data as versions under a dataset. All the dataset versions of a given dataset have the same schema (i.e. a feature set).
Project is a logical grouping of machine learning analyses, which are performed on a dataset. To analyze multiple datasets, you need to create multiple projects. A project is bound to a dataset not to a dataset version.
Analysis is a logical grouping of a set of machine learning tasks, which holds a pre-processed feature set, a selected machine learning algorithm and its calibrated set of hyper-parameters. A ML project contains one or more ML analyses which are immutable.
Model is an entity that is generated by running a ML analysis on a selected version of a dataset.

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Lil Phat passed away last night from a fatal shooting outside Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. He was 19 years old.
According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, police identified Phat, born Melvin Vernell III, last night. A motive is unknown for the shooting, and cops are searching for "two black males … seen running from the location at the time of the shooting."
The incident occurred last night around 6:40 p.m. in the 1001 block of Johnson Ferry Road. Phat was shot several times in a parked car on the second level of a parking deck off Hollis Cobb Drive next to the Northside Hospital Women's Center. He was taken to the nearby hospital, but was pronounced dead shortly after.
Webbie has taken to Twitter to confirm the passing of Lil Phat.
The rapper was a member of the Trill Entertainment family alongside Webbie, Foxx, Mouse and more. With Webbie, he released Trill 4 Life in November 2010, and was featured on the Trill Entertainment compilation Trill Fam: All or Nothing.
In April 2011, Lil Phat's name was involved was involved in a Tuscaloosa, Alabama shooting. During a Phat club concert, one of the rappers associates was arrested for attempted murder and second degree assault.
HipHopDX sends its condolences to Lil Phat's family during this difficult time.
— Webbie(@OfficialWebbie) June 8, 2012
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What is socially engaged Buddhism? It is a dharma practice that flows from an understanding of the complete yet complicated interdependence of all life -- and therefore of all paths. It is the practice of the enlightenment-being (bodhisattva) vow to liberate all beings.
It is to know that the liberations of ourselves and the liberation of others are inseparable. It is to transform ourselves as we transform all our relationships and our larger society.
It is to work at times from the inside out and at times from the outside in, depending on the needs and conditions. It is to see the world through the eye of the Dharma and to respond emphatically and actively with compassion (Buddhist Peace Fellowship).
What does Islam say about all this Xmas excess? Mainstream Islam considers Jesus a mortal human being but a great prophet. Like others, he was divinely chosen to make prophecies. Emphasizing the notion of God's divine oneness (tawhīd), rather than the trinity notion Catholicism appropriated from the East, Christ is frequently referred to in the Muslim Bible as the "Son of Mary" (Ibn Maryam).
He is seen as a precursor to Muhammad, and he is believed by Muslims to have foretold of the latter's coming. However, Islam rejects the Christian belief that Jesus died of crucifixion, instead affirming the Qur'anic view that he [left for Kashmir, where he has his tomb, after being snuck out of Israel]. So no Xmas gifts, but more "Crusades" if the US and Israel insist on war for the hateful holidays (Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, etc.).
Good Advice for World Peace
The advice of Buddhism, like most world religions, is to avoid criticizing people following other paths (dharmas). They do NOT all lead to the same place nor the same result here and now. But they can all be good. This advice is echoed in, of all traditions, the much maligned Islam, which advises Muslims:
Stay away from mocking the religious beliefs of others. "And insult not those whom they worship... Thus We have made fair-seeming to each people its own doings; then to their Lord is their return and [their Lord] shall then inform them of all that they used to do" (Quran, 6:108).
We have to remember that for many nominal Christians the celebration is not really about participating in religious traditions. Christmas is a time for families to get together. In many cases it is the only time of year families get together. Christmas is a great time to relate to neighbors. "Relating" does not mean "preaching." Dawa cannot be made in a rude manner.
"Invite (all) to the Way of your Lord with wisdom and beautiful advice, and reason with them by ways that are the best and most gracious: because your Lord knows best who have strayed from His Path, and those who receive guidance" (Quran, 16:125).
In particular, in the dealings of Jews andMuslims and Christians, "Do not argue with the People of the Book unless it is in the politest manner... Say: 'We believe in what has been sent down to us and what has been sent down to you. Our God and your God is [the same] One...'" (Quran, 29:46).
But it's so fun to hate (dosa)! And so much harm flows from it.
The most general advice the Dhammapada ("Dharma imprint," an ancient collection of short Buddhist sayings) gives is to avoid all harm, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one's own mind. This is said to be the counsel of all the Enlightened Ones (Dhp. 183).
More specific instructions, however, are also given. To abstain from harm we are advised to avoid irritation in deed, word, and even thought. Instead we exercise self-control over body, speech, and mind (Dhp. 231-234). One adheres to the Five Precepts: abstaining from destroying life, stealing, sexual misconduct, deceiving, and intoxicants (Dhp. 246-247).
A Buddhist or anyone following the Path treats all beings with kindness and compassion, lives honestly, pacifies craving, is silent or speaks honestly, and lives mindful and undeluded. One keeps social duties to parents, family, friends, and to recluses and brahmins (Dhp. 331-333). A large number of verses in the Dhammapada are concerned with the resolution of conflict and hostility.
From other parts of the sutra collectioon we learn that the Buddha was a keen and sensitive observer of the social and political developments that were rapidly transforming the Indian states he visited to teach.
The violence, hatred, cruelty, and sustained enmity he witnessed have persisted right down to the present day. And the Buddha's answer to this problem then is still the only answer that works: The key to solving the problem of violence and cruelty is the ancient maxim of using oneself as the standard for deciding how to treat others (borrowed by a great teacher centuries later and called the Golden Rule).
"I myself tremble at violence and wish to live in peace and do not want to die. So putting myself in the place of others, I recognize that all other beings tremble at violence, that all wish to live and do not want to die. So I should not intimidate others, harm them, or cause them to be harmed in any way" (Dhp. 129-130).
The Buddha saw that hatred and enmity continue and spread in a self-expanding cycle: responding to hatred by hatred only breeds more hatred, more enmity, more violence, and feeds the whole vicious cycle of vengeance and retaliation.
The Dhammapada teaches us that the true conquest of hatred is achieved by non-hatred, by forbearance (often called the highest virtue), and universal-love (Dhp. 5).
So when wronged by others we must be patient and forgiving. We must control our anger as a charioteer controls a chariot. We must bear angry words as a noble elephant in battle bears the arrows shot into its hide. When spoken to harshly we must remain silent like a broken bell (Dhp. 222, 320, 134).
The qualities distinguishing the superior person (sapurisa) are generosity, truthfulness, patience, and compassion. By following these ideals we can live at peace with our own conscience and in harmony with others who may not even have a conscience.
The scent of virtue, the Buddha declares, is sweeter than the scent of flowers and perfume. The good person shines and dazzles from afar like the Himalayan mountains. Just as the lotus flower rises up out of the muck and mire in all its beauty, so the noble person who follows the Buddha's enlightened advice rises up in splendor of compassion and wisdom above the masses of uninstructed worldlings (Dhp. 54, 304, 59). More>>
But hatred is so fun! And so much harm flows from it.
Source: http://wisdomquarterly.blogspot.com/2010/12/islam-and-buddhism-agree-on-some-things.html


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The temperature is starting to drop, soon the leaves will follow and we will be ushered into the best season of the year. That's right – it's leather boots and tea season served with an apple crisp on the side.
And for women, Harvard Business Review has given us another reason to indulge in the wonderful world of tea on blustery afternoons. Lindsay St. Claire posits that when women drink caffeine they become not only more productive, but also more collaborative.
"When it comes to collaborating on stressful tasks, caffeine impairs men's performance but boosts women's, according to a study led by Lindsay St. Claire, of the University of Bristol. The researchers call for further investigation of men's inclinations to "fight or flee" under stress while women "tend and befriend," and of whether caffeine somehow intensifies those behaviors. And they posit that serving caffeinated drinks at business meetings might "unintentionally sabotage" the collaboration needed to resolve the issues on the agenda, especially in male-dominated environments." (June, HBR).
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Moist & Fluffy Taro Poi Pancakes Recipe
If you want pancakes that are moist and fluffy, try making this Taro Brand recipe using Taro Brand Taro Pancake Mix & Fresh Frozen Poi!
- 1/4 Fresh Frozen Poi*
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, cut into thin slices
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- 1 3/4 cup Taro Brand Taro Pancake Mix
In a medium sized bowl, add fresh poi, eggs, sugar and baking powder. Mix until all ingredients are blended well. Add Taro Brand pancake mix and gently fold into mixture. Do not overmix. Heat a frying pan with butter and add about 2/3 batter to the frying pan. When btter is filled with air bubbles and the edges are firm and golden brown, gently flip pancake. Serve with butter, powdered sugar or your favorite toppings.
* To prepare fresh frozen poi, remove from freezer. Thaw on counter or sink for 1 hour. Break fresh frozen poi into pieces and place in a bowl. Add as little water as possible (1/4 cup) cover and microwave for 3-4 minutes. Remove from microwave, mix poi with a fork until smooth. Microwave more if texture is lumpy.


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Patrick Laughlin killed Samuel Collins in a dispute over his published revelations on the Kansas Legion, which I've taken some time to examine. I found them reprinted in the Squatter Sovereign for November 6, 1855. The killing itself justified the printing, which consumed most of the Sovereign's second page. The Sovereign customarily used its first page for short fiction and poetry, this amounted to front page news in the estimation of John Stringfellow and Robert Kelley. After the usual endorsement of David Rice Atchison for President, the Sovereign printed a paragraph on the turning season and then progressed to the matter at hand.
It transpired that not every proslavery paper in Kansas much cared for Laughlin. The Sovereign reports
The "Kickapoo Pioneer," a Know-Nothing paper published in this Territory is the only pro-slavery (?) Journal that has had the temerity to question the veracity of Mr. Laughlin's exposition of the midnight order of abolitionists in this Territory. It should be remembered that its editors are Know-Nothings, and that Mr. Laughlin is an Irishman, and therefore in the opinions of these scape-graces, his statements are "not worth much."
The Know-Nothings dreamed that their anti-Catholic, anti-immigrant movement could save the Union by uniting the sections against the fruit of Rome, Ireland, and Germany. Knowing how things went at the end of the decade, we can easily forget that for a brief time they formed a significant force in American politics. Here we have both a reminder of that and at least a point of tension within the proslavery party. I'd very much like to see what the Pioneer said in its own words, but no one seems to have digitized it.
After dismissing the Pioneer's editors a bunch of anti-Irish bigots and casting aspersions on their commitment to slavery, Stringfellow and Kelley pressed on to the main event:
I couldn't do the glee with which the Sovereign reported the killing justice without including the headline. The news so pleased them that their grammar fell over. For the most part, the paper tells the same story as the witnesses did. Collins confronted Laughlin and demanded a retraction. However:
In accordance with this determination, he and some TWELVE brother Abolitionists proceeded Wednesday last to seek out Mr. Laughlin, and demand an unqualified retraction of his recent confession
Collins had relatives with him and they did involve themselves, but nothing in the witness testimony suggests a band of thirteen abolitionists chasing after Laughlin. Accurate news probably had time to reach the Sovereign before printing, but word of these things can grow in the retelling. Or John Stringfellow could have lied to paint the antislavery party in a darker light. He could say to the South that his party had done so much on their behalf in Kansas but now they had monstrous legions arrayed against them. They desperately needed all the help they could get to hold the line. Should that help not arrive, then Kansas' proslavery men could go down overwhelmed by numbers or prevail against all odds, valiant specimens of white manhood either way.


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An easy recipe for marshmallow creme
- ¾cupgranulated sugar
- ½cuplight corn syrup
- ¼cupwater
- Pinchof salt
- 2egg whites(at room temperature)
- ¼teaspooncream of tartar
- 1½teaspoonsvanilla extract
- Combine the sugar, corn syrup, water and salt in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Boil, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 240 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
- While the sugar mixture is boiling, add the egg whites and cream of tartar to a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. The egg whites should be ready and waiting when the sugar mixture reaches 240 degrees F. If the egg whites reach soft peaks before the sugar mixture reaches its temperature, turn off the mixer.
- Once the sugar mixture reaches 240 degrees F, turn the mixer speed to low and very slowly drizzle the syrup down the side of the mixer bowl. Once all of the syrup has been added, increase the speed to medium-high and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form and the mixture has cooled substantially, about 7 to 9 minutes. Add the vanilla extract during the last minute or two of beating.
- Use immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.


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Something has to done about hotel bacon! They heat it, and reheat it in the microwave until it's bitter, dry and uneatable !!! This practice has to be stopped ! I can't take it anymore RESPECT THE BACON F-U-C-K !!!
After a particularly entertaining wedding party, we staggered back to our hotel room. We put the room-service breakfast order on the door and passed out. In the morning, when our breakfast was delivered, and we were in the throes of a bourbon-induced hangover, I asked my husband what we had for breakfast. "Bacon," he muttered. All we had ordered was 3 orders of bacon! The guy who delivered all the bacon must have noticed our discomfort, because he took the bacon back (maybe THAT'S why your bacon is reheated an inedible) and brought us a quart of tomato juice, Tabasco sauce, and worcestershire sauce.


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In the second part of this look into television game show scandals, we look at Charles and Diana Ingram, who were accused of cheating on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. We also talk about Chuck Barris and The Gong Show and two other stories from the world of television games.
Show notes and links:
- The Gong Show (en.wikipedia.org).
- Chuck Barris. (http).
- Charles Ingram (en.wikipedia.org).
- CNN.com (cnn.com).
- Who wants to be a Millionaire (youtube.com).
- BBC NEWS | UK | Millionaire's route to the top prize (news.bbc.co.uk).
- Are the Millionaire three innocent? | Comment is free | The Guardian (theguardian.com).
- Millionaire entrants 'in cahoots'. (edition.cnn.com).
- 'Super Password' Then Jeopardy Big Winner On Game Show Identified As Wanted Con Man (articles.orlandosentinel.com).
- Big Winner of TV Game Show Gets 5-Year Fraud Sentence. (nytimes.com).
- 'Coughing Major' was INNOCENT of cheating on Who Wants to be a Millionaire, says new book | UK | News | Daily Express (express.co.uk).
- Rodney Alcala (en.wikipedia.org).


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EDSP 269- Student Teaching
EDSP 276-Advanced Assessment
EDSP 262-Onlline Language Development in a Cross-Cultural Society
EDSP 222 (2 Sections) Navigating Oral-Written Connections: Research and Application
EDSE 107-Teaching Students with Mild-Moderate, and Severe Disabilities
EDSE 215- Assessment of Mild-Moderate Disabilities
EDSE 217-A and B Supervision- Mild-Moderate Disabilities
EDSE 228-Collaboration
EDSP 102 -Normal Language Acquisition(ground and online)
EDSP 112- Treatment of Speech and Language Disorders
EDSP 124- Diagnostics (ground and online)
EDSP 125-Language Disorders (ground and online)
EDSP 222 -Navigating the Oral-Written Connection: Theory and Applications (ground and online) (A New Course, which I designed for the Communication Disorders Department to be taught for the first time in the Spring of 2004).
EDSP 259- Seminar in Language Disorders (ground and online)
EDSP 262 -Speech and Language Development in a Cross-Cultural Society (ground and online).
EDSP 268- Providing Services in Spanish to Clients with Speech, Language and Hearing Impairments- Proporcionando Servicios en Español a Clientes con Impedimentos en el Habla, Lenguaje y Audición. (A course, which I designed to teach over a 3 week period or one week [depending on students' needs] in Spanish and/or English exclusively to students on all three of our Diversity grants: Horizonte –Arco Iris and Cascades session-Summer 2003 -Winter 2005-Winter 2007-Winter 2008 -Winter 2012-Summer 2013).
EDSP 269 -Supervision of Speech and Language Pathologists in the Schools.
EDSP 276 Advanced Assessment
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Lost Boys Collection
Design t-shirts people can relate to on a personal. emotional and social level. And offer a unique custom fit and designed private line.
- Stage Not Set
- Industry Not Set
- Location Passaic, NJ, USA
- Currency USD
Company Summary
Lost Boys Collection will be 6 Shirts released each quarter. Colors and designs will be retired. Making our product an exclusive item, and our t-shirts fresh by limiting color blocking schemes while maintaining original ideas. Our customers will be male and age will be 12 and up. Hoodies and jean's will be order only, come in and be fitted custom only option. These will also be a lot more expensive, due to the hand made nature of the item.
Eric K MayDesigner
Adopted from South Korea, raised in the ny/nj area. Played sports, went to school, and finally wanted to do something people would actually care about. I want to offer a product people would wear because they understand the message. We want people to wear this because they have the same inner feelings as I do, uncertainty, reluctance, and the overall feeling of being lost. Focusing my own feelings, I developed drawings and poetry for designs.
Robert BassettCBO
Bobby, is from the ny/nj region, and met Eric at college. A founding member of this group and supporter of Eric's dream and ideas. As a college graduate in business administration, Eric asked Bobby to be apart of the future of the company, running the day to day operations and allowing Eric to design freely.


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Learner Features in a New Corpus-based Swahili Dictionary
As far as traditionally published Swahili language dictionaries are concerned, throughout the long history of Swahili lexicography, most new dictionaries were based on their predecessors. Thus far the only innovative traditionally printed corpus-based dictionary has been published by Finnish scholars (Abdulla et al. 2002). This dictionary takes advantage of the Helsinki Corpus of Swahili (HCS 2004) and was an inspiration for the new Swahili–Polish dictionary project described in this paper. The Swahili–Polish language pair, which without doubt can be called less resourced, does not have many lexicographical antecedents on which a new dictionary could be based. Therefore, the new dictionary relies on data from the Swahili corpus.
In this paper, we present a new, corpus-based Swahili–Polish dictionary that has been published online and printed. The paper introduces the resources used to build the dictionary, its learner-oriented features and grammatical assumptions, with a focus on the idea of the visualisation of derivational hierarchies.
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Slithered Short Hair
Here's a snap of Martina McBride at the February 8th, 2004 46th Annual Grammy Awards BMG and the first thing we notice about her are her bright blue eyes. First, let's talk about her great short haircut that was slithered on the ends in layers to peak out and up in the back and then, to fringe along her face in a straight croppy structure. Her bangs were followed through with the smooth ride along her temple to be joined with the rest of her hair upon the sides.
This cutsie coif is still in style and there are those who are not willing to give it up because it does so much for them. One such example is Lisa Rinna. Ever since Lisa discovered this hairstyle she kept it as totally hers and has made it her personal signature haircut. Our thanks go to Meg Ryan who introduced this look for us to enjoy.
Martina has light bright blue eyes that could be more alluring and softened up with a light eyeliner and tipping the end of her lashes with a little mascara would do wonders. Thicken her eyebrows a little bit. To thicken any brows it is best to make small feathery strokes above the eyebrows.
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As we prepare the building for the accessibility project, I would like to share excerpts from the sermon I gave on Sunday [April 29] about the distinction between attachment and commitment. In a year when we have had to make some difficult decisions about what to keep and what to let go, in terms of items, traditions, and practices, I found this distinction helpful.
As I clean out my office in preparation for the building renovation, I find that I constantly need to discern the difference between attachment and commitment. I have accumulated a lot of stuff over the last fifteen years. It is amazing how hard it is to let go of it all, even things I didn't realize I had in my drawers and on my bookshelves or buried on my desks. Candles; colored rocks; and lots of articles and books. With the books and articles in particular, I am realizing that I am attached to the idea of reading them someday, rather than committed to actually reading them. So, I am fostering a discipline of letting go: if I can't remember when or where I got a book or article, then I am obviously not going to read it. Or, if I am someday, I trust that it will find its way back into my life. Meanwhile, I see also the books that I use often, the ones that articulate and reflect my faith and my ministry. These, I am carefully packing to keep for the journey.
I realize too that discerning the difference between attachment and commitment is an ongoing spiritual practice. The world around us is constantly changing, and therefore we are constantly called to change with it, to let go of things that no longer serve. In Unitarian Universalism and in our country, we are engaged in difficult and often bitterly divisive debates about privilege and power with regard to race, gender, class, and social status. It can be difficult, especially those of us living within the privilege of one or more of these things, to discern the difference between attachment and commitment. No matter where we stand, there can be no healing if we remain attached and entrenched in anger, fear, greed, or self-righteousness. Attachments are those things that offer us a sense of security or safety, that help us feel that we are in control. Commitments are those things that call us to live into our deepest hopes and possibilities, and as such, challenge us to take risks and step out of our comfort zones. Often, we are required to wander in the wilderness for a time until we find our new bearings.
I just returned last Saturday from another service trip to Louisiana. For last decade or so, members of our congregation have gone down there to rebuild homes damaged by the flood waters first of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans and then a terrible storm in Baton Rouge in August of 2016. There is nothing like a crisis to clarify the difference between attachment and commitment. We have worked on the homes of people who literally lost everything that reflected the stories of their lives before the floods. When I listen to the stories of what happened when they realized they had to flee their homes, I hear over and over again about how they went first to help ensure the safety of those they knew were most vulnerable among their family, friends and neighbors or how they themselves were rescued. There was deep grief for what was lost. Photographs, family heirlooms, handmade pictures. I will never forget Chef Earl telling us how he lost all his cookbooks, passed down through the generations of cooks and chefs in his family. And yet, amidst all this loss was a sense of gratitude and commitment. For ten of the twelve service trips, we have stayed at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation in the Broadmoor neighborhood of New Orleans. This is a congregation that has lived into its commitment, its faith. After Katrina, the church was flooded, and the membership reduced to less than fifty members. The congregation committed, however, to rebuilding not only their church but their community. They went $1 million into debt to refurbish their building, renovate their kitchen and office space to house and feed volunteers, to reopen a community nursery school and to house staff. Every year we go, they have reorganized their building to meet the changing needs of their church and the surrounding community. In order to pay off this debt, they have sold property and assets they no longer need. They became the central gathering place for the diverse neighbors and groups in Broadmoor to meet and plan for the area's recovery and rebuilding. It is a remarkable story to have witnessed over the last decade. And New Orleans' Mayor Elect, LaToya Cantrell, the first woman ever elected mayor, started her political career as part one of the community activists working with Annunciation and Broadmoor.
I don't think that attachment is necessarily a bad thing. Our attachments are often concrete symbols of our commitments. My wedding ring is a symbol of my commitment and love to Josh. Family heirlooms and photographs tell the story of my family and my life. My stole is a symbol of my call to ministry. Many of items that I am attached to describe my connections, my relationships, my history, my identity. They carry meaning. Our building and all its contents embody the story, the history of First Parish through the generations. But understanding that relationship, the commitment beneath, is important. My stole is not my call to ministry—that is something I live into and if the stole were to disappear, I would still have my call. This building is our home. But First Parish itself is all of us: generations past, present and future, gathering for worship, mutual care, and service to the common good. That is our commitment.
In faith,
Rev. Ellen


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Custom Garage Door Styling Options and BenefitsMarshall Willis | October 9, 2018 | 0 | Home & Gardens
People tend to underestimate the visual impact of a garage door on a home. It's usually the first thing a visitor will notice when walking to your front door. Remarkable Melbourne roller doors can give off an inviting effect on visitors while still providing maximum security for your cars and other possessions. Each carport garage door is unique and can be customized to match the style of your home.
Benefits of Customized Garage Doors
There is a wide range of styles and shapes of garage doors. One of the most popular styles is the arched door and this can be achieved with several different types of wood. You can use Cedar, Redwood, and Hemlock.
The beautiful qualities of each wood are its unique grain and colouring, ensuring you'll find the perfect style for your home. To make sure your door doesn't rot or get worn down by the weather, it is treated with water-resistant stains that protect the wood.
Providing extra durability
If you're thinking of getting wooden garage door upgrades, you should know that most wooden Melbourne roller doors have at least two layers of wood. You can also opt for three layers if you want more insulation.
The front-facing panel will be either a flat or raised panel. The three-layered doors provide more insulation which is more energy efficient and can help you save money on your heating and cooling bill.
If you're looking for a door with more weight to it, wooden doors are heavier than metal garage doors. They are also thicker. You can also have windows built into the doors. You can have pretty much any type of design made to match the architectural style of your home or any style you want. You can either use clear glass or frosted glass for more privacy.
Get different garage door opening styles
In addition to different aesthetic styles, there is a variety of opening styles as well. If you want to go with a classic style of Melbourne roller doors from Dandenong garage doors pro installers, you should definitely check out carriage doors that swing open. Or you can go with a sliding door set up on mechanical tracks that slide the doors open and close. You can open sliding doors in one single panel or divide it in two. There are also roll up style wooden garage doors, but built up styles are the most common wooden door.
Ordering garage doors online
If you're looking to save money and you know the exact measurements you'll need, you can order your garage door online. Of course, hardware and installation will be an additional charge, but you'll still save money overall. Depending on the stain or style you go with, there may be a waiting period of a couple of weeks while your custom wooden garage door is being built.
For the best custom garage doors in Melbourne today, check out Eco Garage Doors on their website https://www.ecogaragedoors.com.au/melbourne/roller-garage-doors to browse their offered garage door upgrades and other garage door essentials.


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VSCO, Mastin Lab Presets, Florabella, and Pretty Presets. If you've looked for advice on retouching in the last few years, you've probably been recommended one of these preset and action systems at least once. They're designed to give you beautiful film simulation and color tones to make your images look great using a single click of the mouse - and I hate them all.
Before I get too far into this rant, I do want to admit my own guilt. I've certainly used VSCO and similar preset systems in the past. Culling through 3000 wedding photos in Lightroom and editing 600 of them is no easy task, and anything that can help simplify the process is a huge asset. Using VSCO and other systems is a great way to speed up your process, and your time is valuable, so by all means, speed it up when you can. That said, our addiction to these systems needs to be tamed.
Secondly, VSCO is singled out on the title solely because it is easily the most popular preset system available for photographers. Between mobile apps, Lightroom presets and 6 different packs of filters, VSCO has turned the film emulation presets game into a science. This article isn't designed to address VSCO solely, but using them as a face for all filter systems available for photographers.
Cookie Cutter Photography
Perhaps my biggest issue with all of these presets is that it makes you into a cookie cutter photographer. We all have access to these same algorithms, and as a result, it's easy to make your images look exactly like everyone else. Consistency is good when you're presenting your work, and preset systems will provide you with a very consistent style and look, at a huge sacrifice - uniqueness.
And I hate the "We'll fix it in post" mentality. I like to think that my skills as a photographer come from my skills with a camera, not with my skills with a Wacom pen. However, a lot of my personal style of work comes from retouching. It's a process that takes a lot of time (sometimes more than shooting does), and allows me to tweak and colors or contrast that is identified with my work.
To me, using one click presets is a lot like shooting in Auto, or Av mode. Sure, you'll get a lot of great photos out of it, but it's not usually the best solution.
The Easy Button
Perhaps my distaste for preset systems comes from my own stubbornness more than anything. One thing I learned a long time ago is that there is no such thing a shortcuts. If you want to be successful - in anything you do - you're going to have to work for it. And you're going to have to work at it more than the next guy. All of my retouching techniques were learned because I wanted to become better. I wanted to be successful, and show off photographs that others weren't able to create. I wanted to be the best in the business.
And as a result, I know Photoshop. Nine times out of ten, I can look at a photo with a specific toning to it, and with enough time, can emulate that style with accuracy. This skill wasn't learned through clicking a series of actions or presets until I found one that looked right. This was done by adding gradient maps, selective coloring layers, dodging and burning, and then trashing it all to approach it with something new.
The easiest solution to separating yourself from these preset systems is to learn the functions within Lightroom and Photoshop. One hell of a homework assignment, eh? Certainly the tools within Lightroom and Photoshop are expansive, and you could spend a lifetime learning all the hidden tools within the system. But through that education, you'll have a better understanding on how to approach your images, and grow considerably with your own photography.
And growth is good. Acclaimed author Malcolm Gladwell once said that it takes 10,000 hours to master anything. This statement has been largely regarded as a wise way of looking at things, so why not burn through a few of those hours in Photoshop? Solely using presets within your workflow is not going to make you better at retouching, and while you're pressing that easy button, others are getting a head start on their 10,000 hours. The only way to really grow in your skills is to challenge yourself.
The greatest downfall with Photoshop comes in how completely immense and overwhelming it is. With the tools provided, the possibilities within Photoshop are endless, so finding your footing sometimes feels impossible. Here are a few tutorials that can get your started on finding the incredible power of Photoshop.
- The biggest asset within Photoshop comes from Layer Masks. Layer Masks, in short, allows you to selectively adjust parts of the image. Using these along side other adjustment layers, allows you to adjust brightness, hue, saturation and anything else selectively, giving your images those unique principles, but only where needed.
- Blend Modes within Photoshop allows your stacked layers to interact drastically different from one and another. Using these Blend Modes taught photographers how to Dodge and Burn better, the power of Frequency Separation, and get exceptional results through pure experimentation. For learning everything about Blending Modes, there is no better book than The Hidden Power of Blending Modes by Scott Valentine.
- Using Selective Color adjustments, you're able to adjust individual tones within Photoshop. While the technique takes time, it's all done in real time, allowing you to see the changes you're making to the image. Mastering this tool will allow you to mimic the color tones within popular preset systems, and give you full control of the changes made.
All this said, I own many of the VSCO packs and other preset systems. More often than not, I will have photos to retouch and I am still without a clear concept or color palette to use for retouching. Presets are a great way to quickly click through to find color grading that works well on the image, and some that do not. However, I'm never using them as a starting point, but rather, inspiration for my work that's being done in Photoshop.
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Like you said, it is all about saving time. I think using presets, whether they be pre made or ones you made yourself are a great starting point for a lot of people. I am definitely guilty, but the way I see it, is if something is saving me time taking a few steps out of the process why not?
You are also dealing with a foundation that is always the same in the form of the brand camera and model version that you are using. The same goes for your initial RAW conversions, and especially so with those RAW converters that make hidden changes to your images that you can not zero out or undo.
So it is wrong for a film shooter to prefer a particular stock? Or to only shoot black and white?
As mentioned above, you're starting with a spine by picking a certain sensor, vsco is more than just a preset, but also a sensor calibration, which is a great way to get you out of the default adobe/nikon/canon colourspace. AND a great way to keep a consistent look throughout a set.
You're implying one doesn't personalize the presets for a look that fits your vision. Myself and many of the photographers I'm friends with use presets like VscoFilm but manipulate them to become their own.
And personanlly, I found the Vsco versions of your shots above more intriguing and with more depth of character than the other versions. So as usual, photography is subjective.
Using VSCO has nothing to do with "saving time" it has to do with being lazy and not learning your craft. BAM!
Not sure about it. It really depends on which kind of work it is. I basically use presets in LR when I do weddings, saving hours and hours. Of course I prefer to do manually when I work in fashion or, even better, still life
I shoot a good amount of weddings and haven't ever resorted to using vsco. I understand its just my opinion, but the fact that I created these images and edited them on my own is a heck of a lot more rewarding.
I agree, it's much more rewarding. Saying that it has to do with being lazy and not learning your craft is a bit of a generalization in my opinion though. As a matter of fact, it was the opposite for me. I've purchased one pre-set ever, a little over two years ago. I bought it because at the time I did not feel confident in crafting a good black and white conversion, and I really liked the look of the preset. By using it, I was able to dissect the layers and effects of it, and teach myself what they do. It allowed me to start crafting my own conversions from scratch by giving me a better understanding of a certain process. I don't even like the look of that preset anymore, but still without it I wouldn't have started trying to craft my own conversions. Presets and actions can be used as learning tools, and I think this is something too often overlooked by many who are against using them.
I have to say that I don't use VSco but other presets. And generally I correct/change them, following my preferences. With this I mean that I don't do wedding JUST adding a preset and bom, job is done. I check every single photo and on each I correct exposures, adding fx, vignetting and more. When necessary (or simply when I want something very particular) I use PS too (remove people/object that "ruins the scene", doing some dodging and burn on portraits....)
This sounds like a diatribe in the same vein as "People who exclusively use natural light don't know how to use strobes.
Your comment actually proves that you know nothing. You realize that presets can not only give you a great base to start with, but it can actually save you time, which is a valuable thing if you ask me. How is working smart / efficiently make someone lazy and not know their craft? If anything, those who can do these things and save themselves time are indeed those who have mastered their craft.
read that I said VSCO... not preset. read first, comment later. Thank you.
I'm confused as to how VSCO and presets are different, they are in themselves presets, so I don't get your point. Achieving the look of VSCO isn't too difficult if you take the time, but convenience / time saving tools are more valuable to me then making 150 unique presets. You also get the added benefit of true custom camera profiles. Sure, I could spend a month shooting, developing, scanning, and editing different film stocks to figure out how certain color spaces work with certain stocks, but that's an epic waste of time and if i was doing that I'd sell my creations too. You sound A) Arrogant and B) like you have no idea what you're talking about.
Educate yourself first, comment later. Thank you.
VSCO is pre-made by another person/artist, not made on your own.
A preset you can make on your own with your own knowledge and skill to conveniently edit quicker.
I admit, yes... I am A) arrogant. Yet I do know very well what I am talking about because I don't need VSCO to edit my photos.
Keep trying.
No, it has to do with enjoying well done film emulation. Maybe you don't understand their ambitions. Or maybe you've just never shot film. Or maybe you just think you're god's gift to photography.
lol, you SHOULD have the understanding that its not just a click and move on... at least for the ones who are using it right. Its much more than that. its a basic group of settings pre made ( youve got that part right ) but its edited to all hell and tweaked. rarely do i EVER just click a button and move on.... its tonal curves tweaked on every level the way you need it, its its fixing the whites, highlights, shadows, its removing or adding the grain thats thrown on there, its just so much more, and thinking its just a click to move on is but ignorance. and if youre complaining about this you might as well complain about every other preset system as well as photoshop actions...sure if FEELS good to do things from scratch, thats easily understood too... i as well shoot weddings and like all of us have to process a lot of images...its not being lazy its being smart. I can edit 1000+ images in literally 1/8th the time of "from-scratch" editing, i know this because thats how i started, i started with color theory, making everything perfect through layers and the whole nine yards... this SAVES time, has nothing to do with being lazy. If i get through it quicker, then its on to the next gig, making more money. this doesnt make me any less creative, doesnt make me any less capable.. and seeing that the general public LOVESSS the replication of old style films, i have seen VSCO user photographers highly sought after in the game. they get tons of clients. people love the look, its quick, effective and just beautiful
ive learned my craft... yet i choose VSCO. im a photographer who enjoys to spend most his time shooting because thats what its all about..making the moments, not adjusting them.
p.s. when the first DSLR nikon D1 came out in '99...all i heard was.... wheres the craft.... they dont take the time to do this or that, so they wont have the skill. blah blah blah.
I have yet to use any kind of preset or action or anything really. I'll be the first to admit my retouching is dog-s**t slow but I like to really give each retouch the fresh start and clear palette it deserves.
I think some presets might offer some neat starting points or even ideas but I have yet to see a preset that does better than what folks are doing manually with their retouching.
I think it all depends on how you go about using the presets. I have seen many photographers just throw the filter on the photo and thats all they do as far as editing. I think that is just flat out lazy but I also have seen many photographers use a vsco filter, go in and change the filters preset settings and then go into photoshop and do a retouch and fix and tonal issues that the photo may still have. I think that is the proper use of the filters but the problem is people that use them how Sean said, just to be lazy and not learn the craft.
I've taken a lot of my favorite VSCO presets and turned them into my own presets by changing a few things (contrast, shadow tint, yellows, and greens) to make them more unique. I think it's definitely lazy to just apply the stock presets and call it a day but different strokes for different folks. If people like VSCO style preset packs them go nuts. VSCO certainly works hard to emulate film stock and their success is well deserved, but we all understand that professionals aren't just clicking a preset and walking away from editing so whats to complain about?
I honestly think if it wasn't presets, it would be something else that irks other photographers. It certainly sounds hip to bash VSCO lately.
Your spot on. It's ironic that those who bash VSCO users and brand them as hipsters and this and that are actually the real hipsters trying to be "cool and unique" and break from the norm. lol. Send these clowns back to their over-retouched cheesy images, I'm doing just fine and my clients love what they receive. I wonder what this guy does when he shoots film (lol, what an assumption, clearly he doesn't), does he use some obscure brand, or does he create his own film altogether because Portra 400 is too popular? lol, how does Fstoppers allow these sort of people to create content for them, such a joke. Hire people with writing backgrounds please, your articles are getting worse and worse.
I feel the same way about presents as I do about actions in photoshop. I have no problem using actions or presets that I have created as a general starting point to allow me to save time in my workflow or create images that have a consistent look, however simply using presets (or actions) created by someone else, with no knowledge of how to get there will only hurt you in the end. I know that many people, especially those who make heavy use of preset/quick fix programs will argue that it is the end result that matters, and not how you got there, but I would disagree. Both professionals and amateurs alike can create amazing images, and even get paid (sometimes well) to do so, but what separates them is that the professional will be able to create them consistently, with a wide variety of tools, and under most circumstances, while an amateur will be lost of their one way of doing something does not work. This is why it is important to know the fundamentals that make the presets possible. All that said, however, I do often use preset programs and the basic adjustments they allow when editing personal iPhone images as a way to get a more interesting look than the sooc phone images.
I believe it all comes down to personal taste, really. VSCO presets allow photographers to emulate film looks and recreate a retro feel in their images. Thousands of people, including myself, love the simplicity and retro look of these filters. However, there is a problem when these presets are used in a photo - and that's it. No further color adjustments, exposure, nothing. People will not learn how to truly master their craft if they use presets and nothing more on their part. I have taken a handful of the VSCO presets, tweaked them to my liking, and then saved them to use later. There is nothing wrong with using presets as long as more is done on the photographer's part in post.
However, I do not believe your photos above do the presets justice. In both, you have done photoshop work, color adjustments, and dodging and burning. With the preset photos, you only applied the preset with a few minor adjustments. The same retouching (removing the hand, retouching the face, etc.) can be done in the photos with the presets applied as well. Just because a VSCO preset is applied, that does not render it useless for further photoshop work.
Isn't one of the products you guys sell the SLR Lounge Preset System? I would suggest adding a "Opinion Piece or OpEd" to the title.
You just can't win, can you. Sing the praises of presets and you're just a shill, talk them down and you're a hypocrite. I feel for you guys.
Interesting, so we should expect an article on how crappy the Fstopper Presets are soon enough then? Only then will you retain any sort of credibility.
Not sure I would consider the SLR Lounge Preset System a 'Simple Preset' system in the same vein as these other ones noted. If you use the SLRL system as it is meant to be used, there are very few 'one click presets', most of them are just shortcuts to slider moves to make the process of getting your image where you want to to be faster.
That said, I am a little biased. So take that for what it is worth.


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Tipp City, Ohio, will be enjoying the 7th week of the local farmer's market tomorrow. It is great to see so many people up early on a Saturday morning walking along the closed off street admiring the produce offered by local growers. Beans, beets, peppers, tomatoes, cherries, cucumbers, corn, melons. The list of nutritious and super fresh fruits and vegetables goes on and on. It's easy to see why so many people go home with their arms full of goodies.
It's a visual delight as well, since fresh cut flowers are available from Springhill Nursery's test and display garden are arranged in attractive and reasonably priced bouquets. Another vendor has annuals and perennials for sale. Candles and lotions are brought to the market by another local family.
Bowman and Landes free-range turkey farm brings some smoked turkey products as well as a selection of gourmet treats, relishes, sauces, and preserves. There is even Market-made ice cream available.
Every week more produce is available as each matures throughout the summer.
I can't wait to see what is new this week.


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Samsung Galaxy Showcase, Gangwon-do
Designed by: 2x4
For client: Samsung Floor area: 3000.00 M² Year of completion: 2018
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About the Project
For the 2018 Olympic Winter games in their home country of South Korea, 2x4 partnered with Samsung to create a 3,000m2 temporary brand pavilion. Positioned as a pioneer's playground, the space was designed to engage visitors in a creative, exploratory relationship with mobile technology as well as introduce Undergird, Samsung's newest product development in their legendary pursuit of innovation.
As lead design team, our work spanned strategy, architecture, environmental design, exhibition, and interactive components. The pavilion was developed as a prototype to cultivate a forward-thinking, comprehensive brand experience for Samsung Mobile worldwide.
The Showcase articulated the company's legacy through hands-on product displays, public programming, and amenities as well as new screen-based experiences in VR, camera and social media. The showcase also included Unbox Samsung, an illuminated living archive that highlighted Samsung's 40-year history of mobile innovation, design and craftsmanship. Product displays, an open auditorium, and a café provided a central hub to connect and explore the Galaxy 8 products and contemporary programming around emergent creative culture. A field of glowing architectural follies house interactive experiences, from virtual-reality winter sport simulations to 4D camera activities.
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The Showcase concept, as developed and executed by 2x4, highlighted Samsung's breadth of technological innovation and its legacy of forward-thinking design. Offering multiple paths of discovery, the exhibition invited visitors to explore and interact and offered new possibilities at the intersection of life and technology.
A transparent facade extended this field of play through the building's exterior, encouraging passers-by to investigate. The open plan, mixing unique, high-tech follies with Samsung Mobile product displays and areas to mingle. The pavilion was planned with discrete experiences throughout, including virtual reality features, amenities, and product display areas. The design system for wayfinding and iconography also weaved the Showcase into the larger context of the 2018 Winter Games by merging the existing graphic systems of both Samsung and the Games into a new, hybrid visual identity.
The Samsung Galaxy Showcase pursues a truly integrated approach to design, incorporating all aspects of the space — architecture, naming, signing, wayfinding, environmental graphics, materials, patterns, digital interventions, and content — within our overarching concept.


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- Creating and managing groups on Facebook to interact with your customers
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- Why events are an important element in your Facebook marketing strategy
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The Snowhaven Paper Pack (X7188B) is lovely for winter projects, but can work for so much more! Combining it with the lovely flowers in this stamp set makes an unexpected, yet beautiful, combination.
- I punched a strip of Glacier (X5770) cardstock with the Chevron Border (Z1998) punch. I attached it, and a strip of Snowhaven (X7188B) paper, to a White Daisy (1385) card.
- Between the two strips, I stamped the flowers and leaves in Glacier (X2641), Cranberry (Z2116), Whisper (Z2172), and Black (Z2105) inks.
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Beat the heat with our 7 favorite tank styles, from breezy knits to cool sporty styles - even the perfect tank dress! Here's to adding some fresh new styles to your handmade wardrobe rotation!
With a little added pep - Top #97 by madeby6
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Knits and purls - Saturday Tank Pattern from Two of Wands
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A fully integrated 5G vision
Finally, Figure 4 shows the final, most integrated, architecture for baseband considered here. This approach includes the same processing elements as previously, with the same functionality, but with embedded FPGA monolithically integrated on the die.
Figure 4: Heterogeneous multi-core system-on-chip with monolithic integration applied to 5G baseband
This tightly integrated approach of monolithic integration has a number of benefits. This interface has higher bandwidth, lower latency and lower energy-per-bit than that observed in a chiplet based approach. Moreover, the resource mix can be tailored to the specific application under consideration and therefore unwanted interfaces, memory and core logic is avoided. This also results in the lowest unit cost of the three architectures under consideration.
As described previously, the primary objective here is to afford improved time-to-market, flexibility and future proofing. Time-to-market comes from the fact that the SoC can be taped-out earlier, as late changing modifications (e.g. the emergence of Polar Codes in 5G) can be targeted into eFPGA rather than ASIC. Flexibility results from new or unexpected algorithms (e.g. new encryption standards) can be addressed in embedded programmable logic rather than software or external FPGA. Finally, future proofing enables the SoC lifecycle to be extended, as the large emerging requirements, for example for new standards such as URLLC and mMTC, can be addressed by the existing product rather than requiring a new development.
In brief conclusion from the 5G perspective, a highly programmable solution enables a faster time to market. It is no longer necessary to delay a system-on-chip tape-out until standards are finalized; late changing requirements can be absorbed in software or programmable hardware. This is a powerful advantage with the relentless (and increasing) pressure for early 5G deployments, coupled with the relentless emergence of new standards.
Alok Sanghavi is a senior manager of product marketing at Achronix Semiconductor Corporation. Prior to joining Achronix, Sanghavi was at Toshiba, where he led the product definition of several semiconductor chipsets into the market. He holds an MBA from the University of California at Davis and Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from New York University.
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If your laptop is already connected to the Internet when you connect this laptop docking station to your laptop, Windows may automatically install all but one driver. You can force Windows to automatically install the last driver through Windows Update. To do so, complete the following:
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The revolutionary digital currency of this era has managed to survive nearly a decade now. Although there are people that promote its cause in order to get a more widespread application, there are several regulated and limited areas where bitcoins truly find a practical use.
The currency is known for its variable value and somewhat security compromised. The former mainly depends on the actual supply and demand ratio on the bitcoin market, as there needs to be a balance in order to stabilize a high price for bitcoins. As for the latter, firstly, you need to be aware of the peer-to-peer system they employ to transfer bitcoins. Certain people tend to employ the double spending tactics, using a certain value to pay for many things. All in all, the privacy and safety are undermined by such practices.
Still, some areas of human life find bitcoin as an acceptable payment option.
Trading & Investing
Bitcoins have largely varying values on the market. The current value is quite high, but there is never any certainty as to what might happen in a couple of moments.
Many people around the world tend to purchase and sell bitcoins, living off the difference. They consider this to be a new kind of market speculation technique. The difference in this regard is that there are no accountable factors like other such investments. On the contrary, opposing viewpoints seem to consider it a riskier practice than www.bitcoingambling.net's games of chance.
Digital Gold
Other bitcoin users, on the other hand, see great potential in this currency, so much so as to compare it with gold. Understandably, they do point out the gold's stability in terms of supply and demand, and therefore price. Nevertheless, bitcoins are said to be advantageous when opposed to gold, considering that they're easily portable, durable and divisible.
Online Gambling
The advent of online casinos, poker rooms, bingo sites and sports bookmakers have greatly changed the market's appearance. Bitcoins' appearance, on the other hand, has changed the way these sites do business. Many of them have introduced bitcoins as deposit and withdrawal methods, while there are others, such as CoinDesk.com, which advise players and sportsbooks alike.
In any case, many sites have been established with the sole motivation of introducing bitcoins as a payment method or simply implementing them into the sites' established money transfer system.
Ransomeware & Dark Marketplaces
Despite the many advantages and positive effects of the everyday usage of bitcoins, there are also some applications which ultimately cause second thoughts among potential users. Namely, there are online marketplaces which allow people to purchase illegitimate substances and similar materials, and in some cases much worse. The main reason for bitcoins' popularity in these circles is the lack of traceability which characterizes them.
Moreover, ransomeware has recently become another damaging, yet frequent practice. Hackers tend to encrypt the data in infected computers with the help of such software known as ransomeware. Consequently, they require bitcoins in exchange for the decryption process. As irrational as it may sound, offices and hospitals have seen such cases.


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The results have been received, tabulated, calculated, analyzed, and are now available for the public. The winners of the 2010 Linescratchers Awards are in! The Linescratchers Awards are given to LDS musicians who have won the votes of the LDS community, who have demonstrated exceptional skill in music and have released a full-length album in 2010.
The 2010 Linescratchers Award
Australis – Sentient Genus
The 2010 Linescratchers Popular Award
Gregg Hale – Gregg Hale (free download)
2010 Linescratchers Staff Pick
Mayan Fox – Outfoxed
This year, the staff at Linescratchers have chosen Mayan Fox as our 2010 Staff Pick. We determined that the Staff Pick would go to an exceptional artist or group who was not selected by the voting process, but who ideally exemplify the values and mission of Linescratchers. Mayan Fox has developed a strong following in Australia, where Mormons are a smaller minority than here in the United States. They have a unique sound that is an impressive blend of many cultures, and released a well-produced and exciting album in 2010, Outfoxed. Lastly, they are a very socially conscious band, bringing much-needed attention to important causes such as the issue of modern slavery caused by irresponsible trade. We hope to see more from Mayan Fox in the future, and you can read about it right here on Linescratchers.
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When you need a new key for an Audi, or you want a vehicle unlocking, then you can simply call our helpline and we will have an Audi auto locksmith in Threekingham with you in no time at all.
Our Audi specialists can react 24 hours a day when you need a vehicle unlocking and they can also provide replacement lost or stolen car keys at the side of the road until late 7 days week.
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DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. – The Armored Group has opened a new state of the art manufacturing facility in Dearborn Heights.
This 144,000 square foot facility will help provide over 50 new jobs for local residents.
The new manufacturing facility has been built on part of a seven acre piece of land, some of which may be used in the future for expansion.
TAG procured new laser cutting, brake press, welding and machine equipment to ensure that they will be "best in class".
The new equipment will work with state of the art software and will be maintained within the engineering library for production, or after sales service parts, for the future.
TAG specializes in three categories of armored vehicles: armored personnel carriers, personal protection vehicles and cash-in-transit vehicles.
"With strong internal engineering capabilities, and by using a manufacturing driven approach, we've concentrated on developing the highest level of manufacturing required to be the premier armored vehicle builder," said Robert Pazderka, president of The Armored Group. "We provide the highest quality armored vehicles available and set the standard for customization, reliability, and protection. The opening of our Dearborn Heights facility furthers our goal of providing the vehicles offering unequalled personal protection."
The plant is in close proximity to other suppliers and is well positioned to be a major manufacturer in the armored vehicle industry.
In order to maintain a working environment and preserve robust and high quality products, TAG has obtained ISO certification as well as VPAM certification on vehicles that were tested in Ulm, Germany, the top ballistic and testing facility in the world.
Through testing, vehicles demonstrated capability to support over 13,000 pounds without any roof deformation.
TAG has over 20 years of experience engineering, manufacturing and modifying armored vehicles for use by government military agencies, private businesses and individual citizens around the world.
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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes: Inspired by Sarabeths
Ahhh. There is something about Sarabeth's that makes me nostalgic for early, early summer manhattan mornings, when I would beat the brunch crowd to peacefully peruse the NY Times while savoring every forkful of their incredible light, sweet and perfectly tangy lemon ricotta pancakes. After spotting my best friend's instagram this morning of her OWN interpretation of these at home in Brooklyn, I decided to do my own research and also bring Sarabeth's to my home here in San Francisco. (love the fact that my mornings start 'later' than my crew in NY – does wonders for my food inspiration!) ENJOY
Lemon Ricotta Pancake Recipe, inspired by Sarabeths
Fluffy ricotta and fresh lemon zest are a perfect pair when swirled into an airy pancake. The biggest challenge with this recipe is sharing the pancakes with others. For best results, use fresh whole-milk ricotta cheese, or make your own.
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for coating the frying pan and serving
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 3 large eggs, yolks and whites separated
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon packed finely grated lemon zest (from about 2 to 3 medium lemons)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- Powdered sugar, fruit, or maple syrup, for serving (optional)
- Place butter and milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until butter has melted; remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt; set aside.
- Place egg yolks, 1 tablespoon of the sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Whisk in a quarter of the milk-butter mixture (this will temper the eggs and prevent them from curdling), then whisk in the remaining milk-butter mixture until smooth.
- Add the reserved flour mixture and stir with a rubber spatula until just combined (do not overmix); set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk egg whites to soft peaks (they should bend like soft-serve ice cream; make sure the bowl and whisk are perfectly clean with no traces of grease, or the whites will not whip properly). Halfway through whisking them, sprinkle in the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Using the rubber spatula, fold the whites into the reserved batter until just combined.
- Gently fold the ricotta into the batter, being careful not to break down the texture of the cheese (the batter will be lumpy and streaked with ricotta); set aside.
- Heat a large nonstick frying pan, griddle, or seasoned cast iron skillet over medium heat until hot, about 4 minutes. Test to see if the pan is hot enough by sprinkling a couple of drops of cold water in it: If the water bounces and sputters, the pan is ready to use.
- Lightly coat the pan's surface with butter, then use a 1/4-cup measure to scoop the batter into the pan. Cook until bubbles form on top of the pancakes, about 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until the bottoms are golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve immediately with powdered sugar, fruit, butter, or maple syrup.


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An Effective Learning Outcome is:
- Consistent with the goals of the presentation
- Clearly stated
- Clearly measurable
- Realistic and doable
- Appropriate for the level of the learner
- Worthy (Important information)
We recommend that you use Bloom's Taxonomy action verbs for your outcome. Here is a handout which lists the different categories and possible verbs (click the image to download the pdf).
Educational Outline Summary Information
The educational outline summary, required as a part of the abstract submission, will answer the following two questions:
- What will you present?
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By David Ponce
Well, here's an idea. It's a kitchen timer called "Escargot", (which, appropriately, means "snail" in French). You wind it up to the desired time, and put it down on a counter. It will then advance slowly, like a snail, until your time has elapsed.
Hopefully, there will be no slime trail. Availability and price are murky concepts at this time.
[Ikonee's Escargot] VIA [Seihin-World] VIA [BookofJoe]


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Our consultants will identify Special Economic Zones and buildings where businesses and individuals are allowed to avail of special tax breaks in Makati, Manila, Ortigas, Eastwood, Cebu, Subic, Clark, Cagayan, Davao, and Fort Bonifacio Global City (Taguig).
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Foreign and local businesses in the Philippines that qualify and are registered for tax incentives can avail of income tax holidays and this may be followed by a special tax rate of 5% in lieu of any and all taxes if the business is located in a Philippine Special Economic Zone (PEZA).
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Bridge of Don Academy's LGBT+ group are hosting this year's City wide International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia 2018 event.
The event is on the evening of Thursday 17 May 2018 from 6pm – 8pm and is open to all year groups (and families). Further details are on our poster which can be downloaded by clicking on the image in this post.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch.


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Family Violence Law Help website launched
Australians affected by domestic and family violence now have access to a new national website offering comprehensive and trusted legal information, to inform them about their legal rights, and where to get help.
The Family Violence Law Help website funded by the Morrison Government as part of the Third Action Plan 2016-2019 of the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010-22.
Attorney-General Christian Porter said the website, developed by Legal Aid NSW on behalf of National Legal Aid, emphasises the importance of seeking early legal advice and will empower people through access to critical information.
"This is an important resource for those impacted by family violence and are unsure about their legal rights and how to start when navigating their way through the legal system.
"Legal proceedings can be stressful and intimidating enough for most people as it is, and that stress can be compounded when you are also fearful for your personal safety.
"The Family Violence Law Help website provides the critical legal information that vulnerable Australians need to move forward in the right direction".
The website provides information about family violence and how it affects children and parenting. It covers how family violence is addressed under Australian law, how to safely access legal help, and information about online safety.
Combating violence against women and children remains one of the Australian Government's top priorities, as part of its plan to keep Australians safe.
One in six women have experienced physical or sexual violence by a current or former partner since the age of 15.
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By Jeff L. Makemson
As the weather warms and families spend more time outdoors, don't forget to check for ticks.
All tick bites should be taken seriously because ticks are the leading carriers of diseases to humans in the United States, second only to mosquitoes worldwide.
The small spider-like animals bite to fasten themselves onto skin and feed on blood.
They're often found hiding in low brush which allows them to come in contact with a host – an animal or human. Once they catch a ride on a host they'll live in the fur and feathers of many different animal species.
Most tick bites occur during early spring to late summer in areas with many wild animals and birds.
The toxins, secretions and organisms transmitted through a tick's saliva are the sources of the tick-borne diseases. Most ticks do not carry diseases, and most tick bites do not cause serious health problems.
It's still very important to remove a tick as soon as it is found. The sooner a tick is removed, the less likely it is to transmit disease.
Care should be used to remove the tick's head to prevent an infection in the skin where the bite occurred. Use fine-tipped tweezers to properly remove an attached tick.
Grab the tick as close to its mouth as possible. The body of the tick will often be above the skin's surface, but its head and mouth will likely be buried. Grabbing the tick by its belly can force infected fluids out of its mouth and into the skin.
Pull the tick straight out until its mouth lets go of the skin. Put the removed tick in a dry jar or Ziploc bag and save it in the freezer for later identification if symptoms appear and medical attention is needed.
Wash the area where the tick was attached with warm, soapy water and apply an antibiotic ointment to the bite area to help prevent infection.
Many tick-borne diseases cause flu-like symptoms, such as fever, headache, nausea, vomiting and muscle aches. Symptoms may begin from one to three weeks after the tick bite. Sometimes a rash or sore appears along with the flu-like symptoms.
Common tick-borne diseases include Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tularemia, ehrlichiosis, relapsing fever and babesiosis.
Lyme disease is spread by the bite of ticks infected with the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi.
Symptoms include fatigue, headache, stiff neck, fever, muscle or joint pain, swelling, and sometimes an expanding red rash. If a rash develops, it may look like a target or bull's-eye in some people.
Lyme disease can be difficult to diagnose because its symptoms are similar to many other conditions and tests do not always detect the bacteria. It is usually effectively treated with a short course of antibiotics. If not treated properly, it can lead to complications involving the heart, nervous system, joints and skin within weeks, months or even years later.
When returning home after spending time in areas where ticks may live, always carefully check for ticks on the skin and scalp. A little time spent conducting a tick check may prevent days, weeks or months of illness.
— By Jeff L. Makemson, Certified Wildlife Biologist, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
— Photo courtesy of Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Jim Gathany / Centers for Disease Control
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