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The pauper format is a curious mix of lowest power limited and highest power legacy. Creatures rarely get bigger than 2/2, certain things like tribal lords and board wipes are almost nonexistent, and yet many decks boast consistent, resilient turn 3 kills. The premier aggro deck plays cards from Young Wolf to Rancor, and pauper infect is arguably faster than its modern counterpart. Delver decks can back up the titular one drop with Ponder and Daze, while control decks play lightning Bolt and Chainer's Edict but win with 1/3's and 2/2's. And no deck embodies both halves of this format
better than Tortured Existence.
Pros Cons
|Highly configurable
|Slow to get online, vulnerable to fast aggro
|Resilient to Hate
|High difficulty curve
|Has combos which auto beat many decks
|Creatures are weak without the main engine
|Rewards pilot familiarity and skill
There are two types of Tortured Existence decks, but both revolve around the one drop black enchantment that allows you to swap a creature in your hand with a creature in your graveyard. I'm sure this effect was of a common power level back when it was printed in Stronghold, but a flood of creatures have been printed since then that allow you to break that symmetry and establish absurd amounts of value and recursion. One version of the deck utilizes a host of madness creatures and discard outlets to establish quick, powerful threats like Gurmag Angler and Vampiric Hounds. The other plays a more controlling, toolbox package, recurring a few silver bullet creatures over and over. I'll be writing primarily about the latter, today.
The core two creatures of the deck are Golgari Brownscale and Grave Scrabbler. Brownscale is one of a few common Dredge creatures that allow you to always have a creature in hand to discard to TE, and it's the perfect Lizard for the job for a number of reasons. First, the low dredge cost allows you to dredge every turn for a long time before worrying about decking yourself. Second, the lifegain from returning the Brownscale from your graveyard to your hand can put you out of range of most aggression. It also completely hoses the powerful but narrow burn deck. Grave Scrabbler is the most value-oriented madness creature, allowing you to deploy a creature to the board and bring two back to your hand at instant speed for just 1BB.
The next most important creatures, at least in the toolbox version, singlehandedly win most matchups in the format: Spore Frog and Crypt Rats. Arguably one of the best sweepers in the format, a resolved Crypt Rats can wipe away most all of the tiny creatures of Pauper in one fell swoop. While most aggressive decks can recover from one sweeper, pauper aggro decks just don't have the value to recover from two, let alone three, four, or more activations. Crypt Rats also become a win con in combination with a recurring Brownscale, allowing you to go up on life and burn out your opponent. And to buy time for all this, you can infinitely fog your opponent's combat steps with infinite Spore Frogs. It's a move that can instantly end the game against a host of uninteractive combat/combo decks, including Infect, Monogreen Stompy, Inside Out, and in some cases Izzet Blitz. After that, the deck breaks down into two types of cards: effects that fill your graveyard/find TE and value creatures to recur. The MVPs in the first category are Satyr Wayfinder, Commune with the Gods, and Vessel of Nascency, and my favorite effects in the second are Tilling Treefolk (which allows you to get back lands you mill but also recurs cycling lands, which can make it a sort of Mulldrifter) and Ambush Viper, a new innovation I'm experimenting with to combat creatures too big for Crypt Rats activations, like Gurmag Angler, Gearseeker Serpent, and monogreen creatures loaded up with Elephant Guide and Hunger of the Howlpack.
Strengths and Weaknesses
The secret strength of this deck is its resilience. Very few decks in pauper interact much with their graveyards beyond a single Pulse of Murasa or Delve threat, so sideboard hate is generally very light. However, a skilled pilot can easily maneuver around enchantment destruction for TE or even a Relic of Progenitus. Relic is a very skill intensive card to play, and the decision on whether to play it ASAP and try to tap it to keep the graveyard managed or keep it secret for a one shot exile at the proper moment is never easy. Generally, it's correct to hold up your black mana on your opponent's turn, and rescue a dredge creature from your graveyard in response to a relic so you can rebuild after your graveyard is gone. You can afford to lose most of the value creatures, so mass GY removal isn't as effective as you'd think.
As for enchantment destruction, many TE players splash white for Auramancer, a maindeck play that also allows you to aggressively-self mill to find TE much more quickly. If you anticipate enchantment destruction, it's often correct to hold the enchantment until you have enough mana to get a burst of value out of it, like rebuying a Crypt Rats or madnessing out a Grave Scrabbler.
The less secret weakness of this deck is that it revolves almost entirely around having a TE on the battlefield, and it can take some time to set that up. Your mediocre creatures are much more powerful when they're constantly dancing between the graveyard and the field, but a quick draw can shut you down before you're even online. Cards like Spore Frog and Grave Scrabbler, despite their power, look very embarrassing on their own. Sideboarding in relics and Gleeful Sabotage isn't enough to beat this deck, but backing those hate cards up with a quick clock will often get there. My win rate with the deck after I've played TE is very high, but my overall win rate dips when there's aggressive decks in the week's local meta. Control decks can also be a problem. If you can sneak a TE in under countermagic, you almost can't lose, but players picking up Bojuka Bogs with Dimir Aqueducts can be very annoying.
The main defensive play of the deck, recurring Spore Frogs, doesn't work against everyone. Many decks, like Izzet Blitz, have the ability to remove the frog on your turn. Viridian Longbow and Gutshot can come in even from non red/black decks, forcing you to keep two Spore Frogs on the battlefield to truly be protected.
Tips and Tricks
Tortured Existence is an incredibly mentally taxing deck to play. Having access to your entire graveyard provides you with a lot of options throughout the game, and the decision to get more lands, set up another Fog Frog, or dig deeper into your deck in a given turn can have huge repercussions. Here's a small list of some of the plays and ideas I've discovered with the deck:
- If you have a Brownscale in your hand and another in the graveyard, you can pay B to swap them, effectively gaining 2 life for one mana. Sometimes it's correct to take a turn off and spend all your mana to gain 10 or 14 life, putting you out of range of most cards. If you only have one Brownscale, it's BB to gain 2 life.
- If your opponent has a resolved relic and you want to rescue a creature from your yard, activate TE. In response to them exiling all graveyards, discard a Grave Scrabbler and madness it out to save both creatures. This way you can beat a relic even if you don't have any spare cards to sacrifice to its tap ability.
- When milling with dredge creatures and other effects, think about what you're hoping to find. If you really just need to find TE, putting it into your graveyard with Dredge 5 or a Wayfinder trigger won't help, so it may be better just to draw cards.
- Maximize your black mana. It equals more TE activations and bigger Crypt Rat numbers. You do want to have GG for plays like playing and cracking a Vessel of Nascency, or sometimes casting a Brownscale.
- If your opponent has a Young Wolf and you have a Crypt Rats, you can activate the rats for 2, then hold priority
and activate it for 1. The second activation will kill the wolf first, then the first activation will kill its 2/2 body.
This trick can also be used in response to pump spells. If you get in this kind of war over killing a creature, keep
in mind that the repeated activations might kill your creatures that would've survived the first activation.
- If you have the time to set up, Gravescrabbler is the first creature you should be going for with TE, to get your
value started. Always target the creature you want the most with the TE activation, in case the Scrabbler is countered.
- It's better to take a combat swing and activate Rats on their end step, so they don't have a second main phase to redevelop. This can give you a whole turn off to develop your board instead of just recurring the rats.
- It's good to Frog fog combat steps even when you have a high life total. If you wait until you're almost dead to start fogging, you may lose to a single instant speed removal on your frog. Figuring out when to give up developing and spend your mana recurring fogs varies on each matchup.
- Direct damage can circumvent Fog Frog. The most notable instances of this are multiple lightning bolts, Fling on a large Atog (or even just a Myr Enforcer!), and Disciple of the Vault.
While some decks are packed with individually powerful cards that never should have been printed at common, Tortured Existence uses synergies to turn truly common cards into powerhouses. The deck is incredibly rewarding to play, though your opponents may find losing to an infinitely recurred Crypt Rats frustrating if they're playing more traditional decks. The enchantment earns its name in that case. If you're looking for some videos of gameplay of the deck, I highly recommend checking out Caleb Gannon on Youtube. Many content creators will pick up a deck to highlight it for one video, and TE is a deck that will punish you over and over if you don't know it well. Caleb knows his stuff, and his videos are both entertaining and educational.


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Personal finance is a very general topic that can be broken down into the three basic categories of income, expenditures and net worth. Although each individual's situation is different, these three categories apply to everyone. Obviously the inhabitants of some areas of the world have the potential to be more prosperous than people in other areas of the world. But regardless of where you are in the world, personal finance is governed by the three main factors of income, expenditures and net worth.
Some employers pay their employees wages on a regular basis. Other employers pay their workers a commission or a part of the price of any sales an employee makes. These payments are the workers personal income. It's not unusual for members of a family to have two or more jobs as sources of income. Sometime, every able bodied person is expected to contribute to the household income. Although there are laws against child labor in some developed nations, in other countries families may depend on their younger children to help provide for the family. Although there are various means of income, for most people, their job or jobs are the major source of personal finances.
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Developers with no data science experience are now able to integrate Machine Learning (ML) with IoT. As the number of IoT endpoints proliferate, the need for organizations to understand how to architect machine learning with IoT will grow rapidly. However, for this to occur, IoT architects and data scientists must overcome the challenge of having two very different disciplines collaborate closely to design an ML-powered IoT system.
IoT architects often focus on IoT infrastructure (e.g., IoT endpoints, gateways and platforms) and defer consideration of how they will integrate ML inference into their design. They may not be familiar with ML well enough to know when it could help them solve their business problems. That means they neglect the opportunity to use ML when it would be useful. They also lack sufficient knowledge of data science technology and terminology to understand how to deal with the challenge of ML integration.
Data scientists often focus on building ML models (e.g., data preparation, training and algorithms) and neglect consideration of how the models should be integrated with operational systems. They often lack sufficient knowledge of IoT technology and design to understand how the integration of ML will impact IoT architecture.
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An important development in machine learning is the emergence of ML inference servers (aka inference engines and inference servers). The ML inference server executes the model algorithm and returns the inference output (see Figure).
The ML inference server accepts input data from IoT devices, passes the data to a trained ML model, executes the model and returns the inference output.
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The Open Neural Network Exchange Format (ONNX) will help to improve file format interoperability between ML inference servers and model training environments. ONNX is an open format to represent deep-learning models. There will be greater portability of models between tools and ML inference servers as vendors increasingly support ONNX.
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New research from Gartner helps technical professionals overcome the challenge of integrating ML with IoT. It analyzes four reference architectures and ML inference server technologies. IoT architects and data scientists can use this research to improve cross-domain collaboration, analyze ML integration trade-offs and accelerate system design. Each reference architecture can be used as the basis of a high-level design or can be combined to form a hybrid design.
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With a voyage of sufficient length, I find that I can devote myself almost entirely to my thoughts. I have considered the coming year and have decided to host several events... one being a picnic at the Allée near my home. It is a lovely place with a long gently sloping set of stone stairs that lead up into the park, completely surrounded by trees. Perhaps in April?
Another event I have decided upon is an organized naturalist expedition to occur this year whilst at the Fair at New Boston. The girls and I made a similar outing last year at the fair had had a capital time of it! I suspect my friends would enjoy such an adventure very much. Although, it occurs to me that a group of this size might draw the unwanted attentions of the local natives, therefore we would want to be certain to employ a number of armed men to protect the assembled. I too shall take along my old sea service pistol just in case. I cannot help but think back to the enjoyment the girls and I garnered from last year's outing.
That Saturday afternoon we assembled a group to set forth on what would become a nature expedition for children. Near four o'clock I set out toward the woods that surround New Boston with my daughters and several children that we had befriended during the course of that day en tow. The further we went, the more children started heading back to the fair until, eventually, only two intrepid young lads remained with us. Eventually our walk lead us deep down a well worn trail where the sunlight only peeked through the canopy of leaves overhead.
The girls aided me in carrying the specimen cages.
Eventually, we came across a scenic little waterfall that trickled down into a shallow, stoney creek. The children were on it in a flash! The boys wasted no time in discovering all manner of crayfish and swarms of glimmering minnows. And I had to remind the girls constantly not to get their dresses wet, because the sun was setting, and it would be cold soon. The falls and the creek were not very active, and there was a good deal of flora grown up in the old creek bed due to generally dry conditions in the area for the past few weeks.
I climbed to the top of the falls while the children explored below.
I encourage the girls to keep their dresses dry, in vain.
Rose makes her way over the rocks, eager to fill her little cages.
Having lost the boys, the girls and I venture across a fallen tree.
Sophia points out a specimen which she deems interesting
enough to collect, but not to touch with her own hands.
Having lost a good deal of our light,


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July 7, 2004 Menahem Schmelzer Named Senior Distinguished Scholar at the John W. Kluge Center Beginning in September
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Librarian of Congress James H. Billington has named Menahem Schmelzer, professor of medieval Hebrew literature and Jewish bibliography at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, as Senior Distinguished Scholar in the John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress, effective in September. Schmelzer will be researching the interrelationship between Jewish and non-Jewish printers and publishers in 18th century Germany.
"Dr. Schmelzer's research is certain to shed light on our understanding of the mutual perceptions of Jewish and Christian printers on the eve of the emancipation of German Jewry," said Michael Grunberger, head of the Library's Hebraic Section. "Especially interesting is his intention to study the Hebrew book as an agent of German-Jewish culture, which will help deepen our understanding of the emergence and development of one of Europe's leading Jewish communities."
Born in Hungary, Schmelzer was a victim of both Nazi and Communist oppression in his homeland. He began his studies in Semitic languages at the University of Budapest and later studied at the Jewish Theological Seminary in Budapest. With a master's degree in Jewish Studies from Copenhagen University and a diploma from the State Library School, Schmelzer emigrated to the United States and began a long association with the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. There he earned a doctor of Hebrew literature degree and worked in the seminary library until 1987. At the same time, he also served as assistant professor of medieval Hebrew literature, a post to which he was appointed in 1969. He was appointed full professor in 1980 and professor emeritus in 2003.
Schmelzer has published books, articles and reviews in the fields of medieval Hebrew literature and Jewish bibliography and was the editor of Aron Freimann's "Union Catalog of Hebrew Manuscripts and Their Location" (1974), Alexander Marx's "Bibliographical Studies and Notes on Rare Books and Manuscripts in the Library of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America" ( 1977) and the poems of Isaac ben Abraham Ibn Ezra (1980).
Through a generous endowment from John W. Kluge, the Library of Congress established the Kluge Center in 2000 to bring together the world's best thinkers to stimulate, energize and distill wisdom from the Library's rich resources and to interact with policymakers in Washington. The Kluge Center houses five senior Kluge Chairs (American Law and Governance, Countries and Cultures of the North, Countries and Cultures of the South, Technology and Society, and Modern Culture); other senior-level chairs (Henry A. Kissinger Chair in Foreign Policy and International Relations, Cary and Ann Maguire Chair in American History and Ethics and the Harissios Papamarkou Chair in Education and Technology); and nearly 25 postdoctoral fellows. The Kluge Center also sponsors a number of scholarly programs, which are open to the public.
For more information about any of the fellowships, grants or programs offered by the John W. Kluge Center, contact the Office of Scholarly Programs, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Avenue S.E., Washington, DC 20540-4860; telephone (202) 707-3302, fax (202) 707-3595, or visit the Web at www.loc.gov/kluge.


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Photographing the Campbell Camels on Day Two of the NCAA Regionals in West Lafayette
Yesterday I spent my morning back at Kampen Course photographing the Campbell Camels. I could only shoot during the morning so I only shot for one team. Kampen is a beautiful course, and I had a great morning roaming the back nine making images. The Camels played well as I saw them go through where I was. It will be interesting to see how far they can climb up the leaderboard today.
More of the Details
I have been trying to make a big effort to try and get more details in. I am only with the players for a couple of holes each, but I still can get some of the details as they setup. The Campbell logo on the ball and on the shoes is a fun way to do this. A camel on each of the players bag is another fun way to get a new look in your gallery. The problem with golf is that everything is so small and I only have a 400mm lens. I try to not get in the way of the action so I have had some fun coming up with ways to get in close without getting in the way.
Making It Look Easy
I have not golfed in years. A bad back and my competitive nature ended my golf career as I was always playing hurt. Watching these athletes golf the last couple of days made me want to go out and try it. I kept thinking about it as I shot today. Why couldn't I go out and do this? Then I had a thought that was probably pretty true. Watching these guys is a lot like watching the World Series of Poker on TV. It looks easy until you actually go out and do it. I would probably just be disappointed. I really do enjoy photographing this sport though. I think that I am just finding out what kind of golf photos I like. Having three straight days to experiment really helps.
Easy on the Shutter Count
Golf is a sport that is very easy on the shutter count. I don't make nearly as many photos as I think that I do. I will hammer down on the shutter on contact for a couple of frames, but the amount of times that I do that are not too many. I looked at my take during the baseball game I shot last night after golf, and saw that I was already at my count for the entire golf outing in the fourth inning. Baseball has a lot of swings and misses though. It is nice to have a quick upload to the computer after an event.
Going For a Walk
On my 'light' day of shooting I still managed to walk a little over five miles yesterday. That is at least what my Health app on the iPhone told me. It was a fun walk though with some great golfers. Today I have three teams teeing off at three different times. I am sure that I will be way above five miles at the end of the day today.


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This cover of Riley Leboe is running on the front of one of Europe's biggest action sports magazines this month, Fri Flyt. Published in Norway the magazine is unique in that over the course of the year the subjects change somewhat depending on the seasons. In the summer they feature surfing for example. Whilst I can't understand what is written it's long been one of my favorite mags as the production quality is always high and the photo selection excellent. I'm therefore thrilled to find this magazine in my mail box this week with my shot on the cover !
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Very often, regular travellers fall completely in love with the countries they visit. Whether it's the food, the weather or the way of life, the majority of travellers will have influences from all over the world in their homes.
Eastern styles are particularly popular for people to incorporate into their décor because of their warm, rich colourings.
One very popular look is an Arabian style, particularly Bedouin influenced interior, which focusses heavily on rural and rustic looks.
Creating a Bedouin interior
This Arabian style interior was the original influence of many of the Mediterranean homes which is why the similarities between the two are obvious. Rough white walls, dark woods and rich natural colours all feature heavily in both styles. However, despite their similarities, there are also many differences. Moroccan homes and designs for example, make use of a lot of tiles and mosaics, something that is rarely seen in any Arabian design.
The great thing about incorporating an Arabian style into your home is the fact that it's natural and simple, which is instantly soothing and relaxing. In order to add texture and colour, if you're sticking to a traditional style then rough plasterwork that's painted white is best because then you can accessorise to your heart's content.
In a lot of traditional houses they use drapes, thick curtains and rugs to add depth, warmth and colour to the room. The white base is obviously something that's extremely fresh but also cold – something that's not generally an issue for a desert-dweller – which is why rich colours are essential for making any Arabian style room homely and comfortable.
Neutral desert tones are the perfect accompaniment to the crisp, fresh white walls and if you stick to a smaller palette selection then you'll achieve the rustic finish that you're looking for. Stick to colours such as beige, burnt orange, plum, crimson and navy.
Alternatively, if you're a huge fan of colour and aren't so bothered about the rustic appearance then large colourful cushions that are embroidered with Eastern patterns will help you infuse a blast of colour to a traditional Arabian style interior.
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A lot of traditional Arabian homes will have a white floor to match the walls and the ceiling. This style of home needs a hard floor finish. A lot of the traditional homes have a polished concrete screed so it's just as bright as the rest of the room. However, a dark wood floor works just as well. It's important to keep the walls and floor as simple as possible because it's the accessories that you add to the room after that will really add the character and charm that you're looking for.
Heavily woven and Persian rugs include all the colours of the desert and will add authenticity to the look. Coffee pots, teapots, vases and wooden sculptures are all things that should be on display around the room as they'll help introduce this beautiful Arabian legacy.
Move away from pictures and paintings for your walls and hang a colourful tapestry or other rich fabric. Alternatively, you could drape the same fabrics over your seating for the same rich and warm effect.
Remember, in any Arabian style room, thick patterned rugs are essential to add warmth to the cold background and you'll find that no room is complete without one.


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I'm so h**** it hurts, but my family is in the next room and if I shut my door they'll come and question me. Plus, dinner is in 10 minutes.
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My teenage son and I were living with family, and he had his own small room, but still not much privacy. We were saving major money though. But I knew he needed more privacy for alone time, so I bought a house and moved us out so he could have that privacy. I can't understand what's so evil about self love. I don't want to know or see, but I made sure he had the space and privacy to do what he needed to do.
We do not allow our son to m*********
I can't stand parents that think they should get to rule over how their children choose to explore their body. It's masturbation not murder FFS! It's normal and healthy!!!
My wife and I do not allow this. Teach them to resist the hormonal drive. Supervision is needed.
If you can't find privacy in your bedroom, use the bathroom. My hubby and I always know when our son escapes into the bathroom with his ipad that he's probably watching a "movie" and taking care of himself.
It takes a stronger person to abstain. My wife has challenged me to maintain sexual abstinance in support of our son who is unmarried obviously and therefore must be abstinant. It is really tough.
Maybe the bathroom can be ur get away....?!?!?
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Bounce Rate is a measure of persistence, or lack thereof, of various aspects of your site. It is calculated using Bounces / Entries. Adobe Analytics does not offer a Bounce Rate report out-of-the-box to show this metric at a site-wide level. However, there are several ways that you can retrieve this data.
Drag the default metric Bounce Rate to the metric section of a freeform table. The resulting report displays Bounce Rate by day across the report suite. The report can be customized by using a different date aggregation, segmentation, or additional metrics.
Visits with a length of one page are considered by some as a form of a bounce. This method does not exclude visits consisting of a page view and custom link. To use this method, navigate to Paths > Pages > Path Length report. The percentage next to "Visits of 1 page" is the bounce rate for the entire report suite. Additionally, this metric can be trended over time:
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I then explained that I have already been through the transfer and have been charged with numerous Service fees to have the line moved to my name(I had the proof with me). At about 3:20 after I had my dad call the branch and fax is ID to them and give me permission to collect the router they decided to help me out. It was quite frustrating. So I get home at about 5:15 and set the DSL up, whilst waiting on hold with their (telkom) Service Desk to receive my DSL account credentials. By then I had the DSL account working with the telkom guest account. After wating an hour and fifteen minutes (I recorded the amount of time took to to have my call answered) I finally get to a support guy who is even less helpfull. He tells me that an account has not yet been created for me and that I have to call back later this week for those details as he is not able to create one.


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From Michigan to Louisiana to California on Friday, rank-and-file Republicans expressed mystification, dismissal and contempt over the instructions that their party's most high-profile leaders were urgently handing down to them: Reject and defeat Donald J. Trump.Their angry reactions, in the 24 hours since Mitt Romney and John McCain urged millions of voters to cooperate in a grand strategy to undermine Mr. Trump's candidacy, have captured the seemingly inexorable force of a movement that still puzzles the Republican elite and now threatens to unravel the party they hold dear.In interviews, even lifelong Republicans who cast a ballot for Mr. Romney four years ago rebelled against his message and plan. "I personally am disgusted by it — I think it's disgraceful," said Lola Butler, 71, a retiree from Mandeville, La., who voted for Mr. Romney in 2012. "You're telling me who to vote for and who not to vote for? Please.""There's nothing short of Trump shooting my daughter in the street and my grandchildren — there is nothing and nobody that's going to dissuade me from voting for Trump," Ms. Butler said.A fellow Louisiana Republican, Mindy Nettles, 33, accused the party of "using Romney as a puppet" to protect itself from Mr. Trump because its leaders could not control him. "He has a mind of his own," she said. "He can think."The furious campaign now underway to stop Mr. Trump and the equally forceful rebellion against it captured the essence of the party's breakdown over the past several weeks: Its most prominent guardians, misunderstanding their own voters, antagonize them as they try to reason with them, driving them even more energetically to Mr. Trump's side.As Mr. Romney amplified his pleas on Friday, Mr. Trump snubbed a major meeting of Republican activists and leaders after rumblings that protesters were prepared to demonstrate against him there, in the latest sign of Mr. Trump's break from the apparatus of the party whose nomination he is marching toward.As polls showed Mr. Trump likely to capture the Louisiana primary on Saturday, the biggest prize among states holding contests this weekend, the party establishment in Washington seemed seized by anxiety and despair. At the Conservative Political Action Conference, a long-running gathering of traditional conservatives, attendees feared that they were witnessing an event that has not occurred in more than a century: the breaking apart of a major American political party.They spoke ruefully of "fidelity" lost and "values" forgone. They conceded a strange new feeling of powerlessness in the face of Mr. Trump's ascendance. And they mourned for a 162-year-old party that is starting to seem unrecognizable to them.snip"I want to see Trump go up there and do damage to the Republican Party," said Jeff Walls, 53, of Flowood, Miss.From the moment Mr. Romney delivered it in a speech on Thursday from Salt Lake City, his entreaty to voters struck many in the party as high-minded and impractical: He all but begged them to vote for Mr. Trump's rivals, thereby denying Mr. Trump enough delegates to clinch the nomination and force a contested convention this summer. Voters have not taken kindly to the recommendation, describing the request as a patronizing directive from an elite figure who thoroughly misunderstands their feelings of alienation from the political system. (Soon after, Mr. McCain endorsed his remarks.)Conservative talk radio shows lit up Friday with incensed callers who said they were "livid," "mad" and "on the verge of tears" as they listened to Mr. Romney scoldingly describe what he called Mr. Trump's misogyny, vulgarity and dishonesty, and urged them to abandon him."The Trumpists out there," predicted Rush Limbaugh, "are going to feel like the establishment is trying to manipulate them, sucker them, and they're just going to dig in deeper."They did.snipIn interviews across the country, Republican voters suggested that Mr. Romney's move was presumptuous and described him as out of touch and ineffectual. "They want to control the election because they don't like Trump," said Joann Hirschmann of Shelby Township, Mich., a supporter of Gov. John Kasich of Ohio. "And I can understand that. But you have to let the people speak."Frustrated Republicans seized on Mr. Romney's status as a party insider who was insulated from the realities, indignities and rage of average Americans headed to the polls this year. "He's an establishment figure," said Faith Sheptoski-Forbush of Romulus, Mich. "So that's what you get."She called Mr. Romney's diatribe against Mr. Trump "a desperate attempt" that left her deeply disappointed in him."What we need is the voice of the people," Ms. Sheptoski-Forbush said. "The voice of the people want Trump."http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/05/us/pol...party.html?_r=1
I do not think the GOPe has any idea what disdain a large segment of the Party holds them in.
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shee·ny 1(shē′nē)
Having a sheen; lustrous.
shee·ny 2(shē′nē)
n. pl. shee·nies Offensive Slang
Used as a disparaging term for a Jew.
[Perhaps Yiddish sheyn, beautiful, nice, fine (taken by gentiles as a typically Yiddish interjection) (from Middle High German schœn, from Old High German scōni) + -y.]
n, pl sheenies
slang offensive a derogatory word for a Jew
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depreciation - a communication that belittles somebody or something
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jargon, lingo, patois, argot, vernacular, slang, cant - a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves); "they don't speak our lingo"
|sheeny - reflecting light; "glistening bodies of swimmers"; "the horse's glossy coat"; "lustrous auburn hair"; "saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet"; "shining white enamel"
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Here's our list of the top 10 superfoods to keep you healthy, lean, and strong:
1. Dark, Leafy Greens
Kale, collard greens, and broccoli all lead the pack in this category. Low in calories, yet pack a serious punch of nutrients including iron, calcium, folate, and vitamins K, C, E, B. Folate is very important during pregnancy to ensure proper neural tube development of the embryo, and has also been proven to increase heart health. Leafy greens protect our cells, antioxidant rich, improves skin and eyes, and age-related damage to the body. These can all be eaten raw, steamed, or sautéed.
2. Berries
Blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, and more one of the healthiest foods you can put into your body. Not only are their colors gorgeous, they're rich in vitamin C, potassium, and minerals. Amazing antioxidant powers protect our blood vessels, which in turn protect our hearts from vascular damage. Berries also improve eyesight, help fight wrinkles, lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and prevent cancer. Frozen berries have the same effects as fresh ones do. 1-2 cups daily is the recommended goal for each day. Don't miss out on these incredible benefits!
3. Wild Alaskan Salmon
Wild Alaskan Salmon, provides a high quality protein along with essential doses of Omega-3 fatty acids which are super important for your body. The fatty acids are known for their heart health benefits, impoand may protect against Alzheimer's disease. Low in calories and high in protein to keep you fuller longer and ward off hunger pains. 6 oz twice a week is the perfect amount.
4. Avocados
The power machine of green! Okay listen ladies, avocados are high in fat, but it's the good kind of fat! Monosaturated fats found in avocados keep your weight under control (can even flatten your tummy), protect your heart, and lowers cholesterol. An insane amount of nutrients are found in these bad boys like potassium, magnesium, folate, protein, vitamins B6, E, K, and fiber. Aim for eating 1/4-1/2 an avocado a day to reap all the benefits.
5. Whole Grains
Brown rice, millet quinoa, barley, and oats provide complex carbs which keep you full and provide a great source of all day energy. Carbs often get a bad wrap in the dieting world, but they're actually highly beneficial for your health. They offer B-vitamins, fiber, minerals, and are low in fat. Pairing grains with a protein and vegetable creates a well-rounded meal.
6. Yogurt
We're not talking about the "fruit on the bottom" or other sugar packs varieties. Opt for an established brand of low-fat with live cultures like Lactobacillus acidophilus. It's loaded with bone healthy calcium – something that every woman needs regardless of their age. One cup has 448 mg of calcium compared to only 300 mg for a glass of skim milk. Greek yogurt is also a solid option if you prefer a thicker, creamier texture. Yogurt may decrease the risk of breast cancer, reduce irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory tract disorders. Both of these conditions affect women more than men. High levels of probiotics help boost immunity preventing the flu and colds. *If you are vegan, Kite Hill has amazing almond milk yogurts.*
7. Beans
Black beans, garbanzo beans (chick peas), kidney beans, pinto beans, lentils, and more are all high sources of protein and carbs. Beans also contain important nutrients like iron and calcium, crucial for women's health. High in fiber and low in fat, beans control blood sugar and help burn fat.
8. Sweet Potatoes
Known as one of the healthiest foods in the world, sweet potatoes are a weekly staple. Loaded with energy-boosting carbs, fiber, vitamins, manganese, and potassium. They're also known for their cancer-fighting antioxidants and protect against signs of aging. They're extremely versatile in the way you cook them grilled, baked, steamed, sautéed, etc.
9. Dark Chocolate
You're probably thinking there's been a typo…Nope! Dark chocolate has incredible health benefits. It's rich antioxidant properties keeps your blood vessels, cells, and nerves all in tip-top condition. Minerals, copper, zinc, magnesium, and great for your bone strength. Indulging with a piece of dark chocolate daily has been proven to lower body mass index and decrease stress, compared to those who skip the chocolate. This also means your sweet cravings are put to rest, which will greatly reduce the chances of binge eating unhealthy sweets later on. So go ahead and splurge a little, it's good for you!
10. Almonds
Almonds trump any other nut out there since they're very nutritionally dense. This means they have the highest concentration of overall nutrients per calorie and ounce. Almonds are also a great source of potassium, calcium, Vitamin E, magnesium, phosphorous and iron. Major health benefits also include those of the heart, weight loss, reducing fat, and lowering blood pressure. Snacking on a few ounces of almonds per day has also been proven to reduce hunger without gaining weight.
Superfoods surely pack a serious nutritional punch. Loaded with antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals, eating them may reduce the risk of chronic disease, extend your life, and shrink your waistline. Next time you're out shopping, add these foods to your grocery list and be prepared to enjoy all the fabulous health benefits.


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Apple is reportedly in talks with Beats Electronics on a possible music streaming service partnership.
Sources say Apple CEO Tim Cook and Internet products chief Eddy Cue met with Beats CEO Jimmy Iovine to learn more about the Beats' upcoming "Daisy" streaming music service.
Relatedly, Beats announced yesterday $60 million in new funding for the project from an investment group that includes Warner Music owner Len Blavatnik, to bankroll the service's planned late-2013 launch.
It was early last September when word first leaked that Apple was planning to launch its own customizable streaming music service (RAIN coverage here) -- but on that was more of an Internet radio/Pandora competitor.
Beats is the Dr. Dre/Iovine company that makes the popular Beats headphones, and owns music subscription service MOG (which is being rebuilt as "Daisy"). At CES in January, Iovine told AllThingsDigital's Peter Kafka he'd long been trying to push the late Apple founder Steve Jobs towards creating a streaming music subscription service (see RAIN coverage here). Also at CES, Iovine and his company named former Yahoo! Music and Topspin CEO Ian Rogers (RAIN coverage here) CEO of Daisy. More on Daisy in RAIN here.
Read more about Apple and Beats from Hypebot.com here and Reuters here.


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MIAMI: Republican Candidate Donald Trump includes in the running of United States Presidential Election's candidates said in his controversial statement that the majority of the Muslims hate the United States.
As per report American Broadcast Agency 'CNN', Donald Trump said while he was speaking in the program of debates between presidential candidates. He insisted on his point that Islam hates us.
The host asked a question to him that do you think that do 1 billion and 60 million Muslims all over the world hate us? On which Donald Trump replied that this for me is the overwhelming majority of the world.
He further said that people think that only extremists hate the United States. But most people are not aware of the fact the overwhelming majority of the Islam hate the United States.
It is clear that last week, Donald Trump said during the program of CNN that Muslims have tremendous hatred against the United States.
Donald Trump further said that in this regard, it is very difficult to differentiate between Islam Religion and Muslims. However, our war is against Islam extremists that will continue.
Remember that earlier to it, Donald has given statement against Islam and Muslims several times. On which he received harsh criticism. In a statement, he also demanded to ban Muslims from entering the United States.
In such a way Donald Trump was not only received harsh criticism from all over the world even also received towards political leaders on his statement.
On his statements, the United States, especially Democratic Leaders say that if Donald Trump elects as President so the future of United States will be at risk.
On constant statements against Islam and Muslims, The spiritual leader of Catholics Pope France has already removed Donald Trump from Christianity.
In the long run, it is clear that Islam hates the United States, says Donald Trump who had been removed from Christianity by Pope France.


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Saber Cat Mount
The Mountain Queen
Completing the Hero of Wrothgar Achievement was no easy task, about two solid days worth of mind numbing dungeons and puzzles I just could be bothered with, but worth it for all the great costumes. This is the Trininac's Penitent Armour with the helmet hidden. The Saber Cat came out this week! If the grey cat is not your thing, I believe there is a Black Saber Cat mount in the data mining, perhaps we'll see it in the near future.
-Red Diamond Circlet
-Saber Cat Mount (Crown Store)
-Trininacs Penitent Knight Costume
-Heroic Poet Hairstyle (Crown Store)


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Get your free pair of AirGlows – the future of lighting control
Light + Building is the world's leading trade fair for lighting and building services technology and starts March 18th and this year LumenRadio is there presenting a brand new product.
At Light + Building we will be showcasing our brand new wireless lighting control solution called AirGlow® – this is a new multi-standard lighting controller with DALI and 1-10V interface that comes packed with powerful and easy-to-use features. Compatible with both Bluetooth Mesh and our own ultra-reliable Mira Mesh technology, AirGlow® is suitable for light control of individual rooms but also scalable to allow for full building light controls.
At Light + Building you can sign up and get your free pair of AirGlows!
Stop by our booth in Hall 4.1 Stand B71 and we will tell you all about the AirGlow® product and how you can get two of your own!
We will also showcase our MiraOS operating system, which enables a large-scale and easy-to-install wireless mesh network. MiraOS is a perfect fit for lighting and, developed with focus on easy scaling, it gives you the option to start with light controls for a single room and later scale to large network lighting control.
Make sure to stop by our booth in Hall 4.1 Stand B71 and we will tell you more!
Read more about AirGlow® – Click here:
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High Deductible Plan F is a version of Standard Plan F in which you absorb the early costs, we have updated this article for 2020. Once you reach the deductible, the plan functions just like regular Plan F. People who have come from high-deductible or health savings account qualified plans in their workplaces are often interested in this plan.
Medicare Still Pays 80%
All Medigap plans supplements your Original Medicare benefits. So Medicare will pay its share, and you will pay your share.
Many people enroll in Plan F because they like the first-dollar coverage. However, cost-conscious consumers can consider a high deductible version of this plan and get lower premiums.
Here's how it works:
With High Deductible Plan F, Medicare first pays its share. Then you agree to pay the first $2,340 of your share (in 2020). That is your maximum out-of-pocket on High Deductible Plan F.
Let's say you had a hospital stay early in the year. Medicare Part A will pay for the that hospital stay except for the $1,408 Part A deductible that you will owe. Since you have a $2,340 deductible on your Medigap plan, you will pay the $1,408. That money applies against the $2,340 that you are responsible for. If you have other charges throughout the year, you will pay your share only until you have reached the $2,340 limit.
Thereafter this plan works just like regular Plan F. It will cover 100% of your share on all Part A and B services.
Below is a chart of benefits for Plan F. The way to think about this is that everything below is correct AFTER you pay the first $2,340 . Each year, Medicare adjusts this deductible, so it goes up a bit over time.
High Deductible Plan F Pros and Cons
So why would anyone opt for a plan with a $2,340 deductible?
The obvious reason would be that you will have lower premiums when you choose a High-Deductible Plan F. This appeals to people who have a significant amount of retirement savings. They can often afford to spend a little out of pocket in a year of higher healthcare usage.
In the last decade, many employer plans have had similar high deductible options where the premium for you and for your employer is lower if you enroll in a $4000 deductible plan as opposed to a $1000 plan. This is a very similar concept.
Is there a Downside to High Deductible Plan F?
Well, in our experience, many people who think they will like High Deductible Plan F ultimately don't like it. They tend to feel nickled-and-dimed every time they go to the doctor because Medicare pays 80% and they get a bill for the other 20% (up until they meet the deductible). Some clients will call us back after a few months and change their mind, and want to then apply for a regular Plan F.
Don't get us wrong – High Deductible F is a great value and many people who understand it like it fine. However, when you DO incur some deductible spending, you have to remind yourself that you have also been paying significantly lower premiums. You have saved quite a bit in monthly premiums than what you would have paid if you had enrolled in Standard Plan F.
Medicare Plan High Deductible F pricing varies among different insurance carriers, and not all carriers offer this particular plan. Our award-winning agency will assist you with comparing more than just rates. We'll show you rate increase histories for each company and we'll look at financial ratings as well. We can talk you through potential spending and help you decide if this less popular Medigap plan would actually be a good fit for you.


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2015 Team OR winners at Intel ISEFSubmitted by Stephanie on Fri, 06/12/2015 - 10:29am
Team OR winners at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair May 2015
Special awards
Innovation Exploration Award
From the first rocket research in 1936, to the first US satellite in 1958, to the many missions to learn about Venus, Neptune, Jupiter and most recently the Mars Curiosity Lander in 2012, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), is a place where science, technology and engineering intermix. JPL produces iconic robotic space explorers sent to every corner of the solar system, helping us discover how the universe, the solar system, and life formed and evolved. JPL was established in 1944 by Caltech, one of the world's premier scientific and technical universities whose mission is to expand human knowledge and benefit society through research integrated with education.
Innovation Exploration Award, California Institute of Technology
Intel NWSE high school press releaseSubmitted by Stephanie on Sat, 04/04/2015 - 2:08pm
Friday's fair was a great success due to our sponsors, volunteers, teachers and students. Sahil Veeramoney and Joan Hady both sophomores at Oregon Episcopal School were selected as Best of Fair. The attachments have the full press release and award list.
High school fair physical addressesSubmitted by Stephanie on Tue, 03/31/2015 - 2:12pm
Friday's fair is held in the Smith Memorial Student Union of the 3rd floor. The street address is 1825 SW Broadway, Portland 97201. Parking Structure 3 between 12th and 13th has the most availability for parking and is convenient for the award ceremony in Hoffman Hall at 1833 SW 11th.
2015 Intel Northwest Science Expo Middle School Awards
March 20, 2015 at Portland State University 561 students presented 435 projects. 265 awards were earned. Best of Fairs were awarded to Jessica Yu of Highland Park Summa Program for her project titled "No Child Left Behind-A Novel System to Prevent Vehicular Hyperthermia in Children" and to Malia Masterson of Cascade Heights Public Charter School for her project titled "Do Middle School Students Comprehend Informational Text Better on Hard Copy of on an E Reader" Best of Fair is sponsored by Kumon of Hillsboro and Cedar Mill. All Best of Category and First place winners in grades 6-8 also receive nominations to the Broadcom Masters Competition.
See the attached file for the complete listing.
Display and Safety RegulationsSubmitted by Stephanie on Wed, 03/18/2015 - 11:57am
Please review the Display and Safety regulations before attending the fair.
Peter Stott Center street addressSubmitted by Stephanie on Tue, 03/17/2015 - 11:42am
The physical address for the Peter Stott Center is 930 SW Hall, Portland OR 97201, however the best source of parking is in Parking Structure 3 between 12th and 13th. During set-up of projects we will have some loading zone passes so you can drop off posters and then park. Please visit the PSU Getting Around page for personalized directions.
Intel NWSE Middle School needs VolunteersSubmitted by Stephanie on Mon, 03/09/2015 - 1:39pm
We have three jobs we need a lot of volunteers for, these include Judging March 20th 7:45am-1:30pm, Safety Checks Thursday March 19th 4:30pm-8pm and morning Safety Checks Friday March 20th 7am-8am. All these jobs can be signed up for in online registration.
Many fairs this week, Intel NWSE Middle school needs judgesSubmitted by Stephanie on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 12:11pm
Portland Public Schools Science Expo, Gresham-Barlow Science Expo, Central Western Oregon Science Expo, and COCC Regional Science Expo are Thursday through Saturday. See their individual regional fair pages for more details.
The Intel NWSE for Middle School students is in desperate need of judges in all categories. Please register online and share with your friends.
Aardvark Science Expo is todaySubmitted by Stephanie on Fri, 02/20/2015 - 7:51am
Judge orientation starts at 8am, please note that Oleson Road is closed at Beaverton Hillsdale Highway so an alternate route needs to be used. See the Aardvark Science Expo page for more details.
Feb. 5th $5 Middle school registration deadlineSubmitted by Stephanie on Thu, 02/05/2015 - 11:43am
Today is the $5 deadline for middle school projects directly entering Intel NWSE. New this year is the ability to email paperwork directly to me at firstname.lastname@example.com. The benefit is you save postage; the downside is I am not printing them out, so you must have your copies at set-up with the poster or the student will not be eligible for prizes. Do label each page sent with the exhibit number.
For projects following the MSEZ rules you need to send a signed MSEZ form for each student on a project and 1 set of procedures. If the project used the ISEF rules forms 1, 1A, 1B (one per student), research plan and whichever special forms are needed for the project. Human Subjects Form 4, Vertebrate Animals Form 5A or 5B, PHBA Form 6A & 6B for tissues. These forms must ahve all applicable signatures.