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Commenter: Susan Ramos
Voter restrictions
Voter restrictions
Any method that can be found for Republicans to sway the numbers toward their candidates they will attempt. Virginia is already renowned for it's gerrymandering. We must protect every right we now possess or they will be taken away one by one until our right to vote will mean no more than it does in fascist regimes-where votes are always tallied toward those in power. We came close to this in 2000 and in 2004. The right to vote for our military overseas, the elderly, and others not able to be at their polling place on election day has to be protected and counted.
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A seasonal summer boost in the municipal bond market has yet to materialize, but value has emerged and investors are taking notice. Municipal valuations are at their most attractive levels of the past several years, according to average municipal-to-Treasury yield ratios. Average 10- and 30-year AAA municipal bond yields are 112% and 114%, respectively, of comparable maturity Treasury yields (using Municipal Market Advisors yield data) as of July 10, 2013. The higher the yield ratio, the more attractive municipal bonds are relative to Treasuries and vice versa. A ratio over 100% means that yields on top-rated municipal bonds are exceeding those of comparable Treasuries, and investors get the added tax-benefit to boot.
In recent years, municipal-to-Treasury yield ratios have often reached or exceeded 100%, and that condition by itself does not necessarily spark a rally. However, ratios in excess in 110%, which imply a cheaper valuation on municipals bonds due to a greater yield advantage, are rare and have generally provided a good opportunity to municipal bond investors. Over the past three years, ratios in excess of 110% occurred in early 2011, during the fourth quarter of 2011, and again in mid-2012 in addition to today's environment. In two of those cases, late 2011 and mid-2012, ratios remained elevated above 110% for weeks, so valuation improvement did not come immediately, but patient investors have been rewarded.
Over the last four years When the 10-year AAA municipal-to-Treasury yield ratio has exceeded 110%, the broad municipal bond market, as measured by the Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index, has returned an average of 3.9% over the subsequent six-months. That return data includes the mid-2012 period when the 10-year Treasury yield bottomed at 1.39% during July 2012, and top-quality municipal yields were not far above record lows of their own. Even during the yield-challenged period of July 2012, municipal bond returns over the subsequent six-months ranged from 1.5% to 3.0%. While those returns may not be exciting for some, it shows performance may improve compared to what investors experienced over recent weeks.
Chart: Municipal Valuations Remain Near Their Most Attractive Levels of the Past Few Years
We caution against reading too far into historical returns as the threat of the Federal Reserve (Fed) removing stimulus from the bond market bond and the prospect of higher yields are likely to limit the potential price appreciation. However, with top-rated 10-year municipal bond yields at their highest levels since the second quarter of 2011, yields are higher than prior periods of attractive valuations such as late 2011 and mid-2012. In fact, early 2011 (in response to Meredith Whitney inspired weakness) was the last time 10-year municipal bond yields were near, or above 3%.
The municipal market currently remains burdened with supply both from the new issue market and also in the secondary market due to recent mutual fund redemptions, according to Investment Company Institute ($16.5 billion outflows during June). Investors will therefore need patience as the supply overhand may bring additional periods of weakness. On a positive note, the strong reception of new issuance since late June indicates investors have taken note of the recent rise in yields and cheaper valuations. Some new issues were priced to move but nonetheless, a more consistent buying base is emerging compared to the void of May and June to take advantage of some of the highest yields of the past three years.
Investors may wish to consider intermediate and long-term maturity municipal bonds. In addition to higher yields, valuations are more attractive relative to short-term bonds and both segments enable investors to take advantage of a steep yield curve. The yield differential between 2- and 30-year AAA municipal bonds has increased by 1.0% since May 1 to 3.6%, the greatest since mid-2011. Investors are therefore more rewarded for extending maturities compared to just two months ago. Intermediate, long-term, and high-yield municipal bonds were among the hardest hit during the recent sell-off and may stand to benefit most from any stabilization in the municipal bond market. Finally, a favorable summer seasonal period, which has been delayed due to recent weakness, may provide an additional tailwind once supply pressures ease.
About Anthony Valeri
As Senior Vice President and Market Strategist, Anthony is a member of the Research department's tactical asset allocation committee and is responsible for developing and articulating fixed income and general market strategy. Anthony regularly communicates market strategy to LPL Financial advisors, contributes to the Research department's flagship publications, is a speaker at LPL Financial conferences, and authors Bond Market Perspectives, a weekly client commentary on the bond market. Anthony has been quoted in a number of national online and print publications including Bloomberg News, Reuters, and Dow Jones. Prior to joining the Research Department in January 2002, Anthony was Head Trader of the LPL Financial fixed income-trading desk. Anthony has 18 years of investment experience.
Anthony received a BA in Quantitative Economics and Decision Sciences from the University of California at San Diego in 1992 and received his Chartered Financial Analyst designation in September of 1999. Additionally, Anthony is Series 7 and 63 registered. Anthony is a member of both the Association for Investment Management and Research and the Financial Analysts Society of San Diego. Anthony has been with LPL Financial since June 1993.
Important Disclosures: The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide or be construed as providing specific investment advice or recommendations for any individual security. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly
This information is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax, legal or investment planning advice. We suggest that you discuss your specific tax issues with a qualified tax advisor.
Municipal to Treasury Ratio is a comparison of the current yield of municipal bonds to US Treasuries.
Municipal bonds are subject to availability, price, and to market and interest rate risk if sold prior to maturity. Bond values will decline as interest rate rise. Interest income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. Federally tax-free but other state and local taxes may apply.
An obligation rated 'AAA' has the highest rating assigned by Standard & Poor's. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is extremely strong.
Municipal Market Advisors (MMA) is an independent strategy, research and advisory firm.
The Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of investment-grade municipal bonds with maturities of at least one year
To the extent you are receiving investment advice from a separately registered independent investment advisor, please note that LPL Financial is not an affiliate of and makes no representation with respect to such entity.
This research material has been prepared by LPL Financial.

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I finally got around to making my first ever batch of hummus, I don't know why I waited so long!
Have you ever made your own hummus before? I always put it off because I thought it was too time consuming and difficult, I'm not sure where I got that idea from because it's one of the easiest and fastest recipes I have ever made. It's all made in the food processor, yay!
To make it easier for you, I strongly suggest you use canned chickpeas instead of raw, dry chickpeas. Otherwise you will have to soak the chickpeas for hours and days until they soften and sprout. Look, you can make hummus using that method, it's probably much easier on our digestive system's having sprouted chickpea hummus but if you're not sensitive to those issues, use canned chickpeas.
This is a classic flavoured hummus with a hint of turmeric. It's so basic, you will stop buying store bought hummus!
I welcome you to add any extra spices, herbs or seasonings that you wish to your hummus but I wanted to keep it pretty simple and stay true to the classic hummus flavour but still have that little extra bit of difference and who doesn't love turmeric?
As you can probably tell from the images, I decorated my hummus with crushed peanuts, freshly chopped parsley, a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of extra Himalayan pink salt and cracked black pepper. I'll be honest and tell you that was just for the images, but since mixing the topping through the hummus and putting it on a cracker, it was pretty fantastic! Completely optional though!
What do you enjoy your hummus dip with? I'm the "slap it on a cracker with a slice of cucumber and tomato" kinda gal. I don't get too fancy with my lunches, mostly because I just don't make time for lunch because I'm too busy making other delicious goodies or dinner at midday so there is enough light to photograph it.
I do wish to add this hummus to various other delicious dishes but I'm just unsure yet to what those dishes or snacks are, do you have any suggestions?!
- 1 can (400g) chickpeas, liquid drained
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 4 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp Mayver's Tahini Spread
- Zest of half a small lemon
- Juice of half a small lemon
- ½ Tbsp ground turmeric
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1-3 Tbsp water
- Optional Toppings
- Crushed peanuts
- Fresh parsley
- Olive Oil
- Salt and pepper
- Add all ingredients into a high speed food processor.
- Process on high until smooth and ingredients are well mixed together.
- Pour more water if the consistency of the hummus is too thick. It should be smooth and not too clumpy.
- Pour hummus into a serving bowl.
- Optional: top hummus with crushed peanuts, freshly chopped parsley, a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Serve and enjoy!
I kept added a little water and a little extra olive oil whilst blending my hummus to thin it out so it became smooth. Or you can create your own desired texture and consistency.


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On Friday, September 28, 2018 at 10:00 am CT, Sherry Barricklow, elearning and instructional technology specialist, presented in a Texas Blackboard Users Group webinar. Her topic was: Using Blackboard to support and review faculty promotions
Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan has been using Blackboard to gather faculty advancement materials for over 10 years. This process did take a while to catch on but is now appreciated by the candidates and their peer reviewers. The Dean's office is very pleased with the one stop location to review upwards of 40 candidates each semester. This session will discuss the process from faculty application, how the faculty sites are designed, the review process and then on to the Deans office for final approval.
The session recording is posted on the T-BUG website.


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The stunning Pinterest board behind Leife Shallcross' The Beast's Heart
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By Woo Long TalksBlack Panther picks up one week after the seismic events of Captain America: Civil War and sees T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman) grieving for the loss of his father, while preparing to ascend to the throne of king of the nation of Wakanda. Whilst he deals with this, he must also confront an old enemy from his nation's past and deal with a new threat that could place the citizens of Wakanda and the world into jeopardy. MORE
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By Sam BradburyThere are a lot of series out there that I wish I could go back in time and read again for the first time. Since I don't have a time machine*, the second best thing I can do is recommend these wonderful books to new people and share the joy. MORE


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I'm Sorry: Season 1, Episode 5 "Acts of Service" (B+)
One of the fun things about shows about comedians playing themselves, or a version of themselves, is that the crude nature of their humor doesn't always jive with the family lives that they lead. Andrea's efforts to make jokes at school with the other moms is the best example, since everyone else was saying something that seemed like it might cross the line yet only her comments about things like having heroin in her bag get angry looks from the other judgmental parents. Certainly some of this show's humor, like the ending conversation about rape, aren't up my alley, but it works in the context of this show and of how Andrea turns it into comedy gold. Having a very inappropriate picture on her slideshow of daughter pictures to prank Kyle every time probably isn't the best idea either given how easy it was for her daughter to stumble upon it. Talking about the book on love language was funny, and Mike's efforts to be ahead of the game and always offer to do things for Andrea were highly entertaining. I like that they were able to be honest with each other and point out just how much it didn't feel right to do it, and I think they really have to question the advice their therapist gave them. Finding out that her father was in an open relationship with Bonnie was quite a shock for Andrea, and I think she read a bit too much into the excitement of romance with that and with her encounter with the makeout dentist.
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Beatrice Webb by Kitty Muggeridge and Ruth Adam
The "Other" State Department: The United States Mission to the United Nations
Its Role in the Making of Foreign Policy by Arnold Beichman, with a Foreword by Leland M. Goodrich
The Conditions of Philosophy by Mortimer J. Adler
The Difference of Man and the Difference It Makes by Mortimer J. Adler
The Disadvantaged by Mario D. Fantini and Gerald Weinstein
Education and Ecstasy by George B. Leonard
Who Can Be Educated? by Milton Schwebel
Cosmicomics by Italo Calvino, Translated from the Italian by William Weaver
Antonio in Love by Giuseppe Berto, Translated from the Italian by William Weaver
The Selected Works of Cesare Pavese translated with an Introduction by R.W. Flint
Caesar at the Rubicon by Theodore H. White
The Authoress of the Odyssey by Samuel Butler
Life on a Little Known Planet by Howard E. Evans
Animal Societies from the Bee to the Gorilla by Remy Chauvin, translated by George Ordish
Animals in Splendour by E.L. Watson
The Dance Language and Orientation of Bees by Karl von Frisch, translated by Leigh E. Chadwick
Man and Monkey by Leonard Williams
Death and Life in the Tenth Century by Eleanor Duckett
The Other Conquest by John Julius Norwich
The Making of the Christian West, 980-1140 by Georges Duby
Noel Annan (1916–2000) was a British military intelligence officer and scholar of European history. His works include Leslie Stephen and Our Age, Changing Enemies: The Defeat and Regeneration of Germany, and The Curious Strength of Positivism in English Political Thought.
Richard Ellmann (1918–1987) was an American critic and biographer. He taught at Northwestern, Oxford and Emory, where he was named Robert W. Professor in 1980. He won the National Book Award for Nonfiction for James Joycein 1959; a revised edition was awarded the James Tate Black Memorial Prize in 1982.
D.J. Enright (1920–2002) was a British poet, novelist and critic. He held teaching positions in Egypt, Japan, Thailand, Singapore and the United Kingdom. In 1981 Enright was awarded the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry.
Jason Epstein, former Editorial Director at Random House, was a founder of The New York Review and of the Library of America. He is the author of Eating: A Memoir. (Dectember 2013)
M. I. Finley (1912-1986), the son of Nathan Finkelstein and Anna Katzellenbogen, was born in New York City. He graduated from Syracuse University at the age of fifteen and received an MA in public law from Columbia, before turning to the study of ancient history. During the Thirties Finley taught at Columbia and City College and developed an interest in the sociology of the ancient world that was shaped in part by his association with members of the Frankfurt School who were working in exile in America. In 1952, when he was teaching at Rutgers, Finley was summoned before the Senate Internal Security Subcommittee and asked whether he had ever been a member of the Communist Party. He refused to answer, invoking the Fifth Amendment; by the end of the year he had been fired from the university by a unanimous vote of its trustees. Unable to find work in the US, Finley moved to England, where he taught for many years at Cambridge, helping to redirect the focus of classical education from a narrow emphasis on philology to a wider concern with culture, economics, and society. He became a British subject in 1962 and was knighted in 1979. Among Finley's best-known works are The Ancient Economy, Ancient Slavery and Modern Ideology, and The World of Odysseus.
Edgar Z. Friedenberg (1927-2000) was an American social critic and scholar of education. His books include Coming of Age in America and Growth and Acquiescence.
Conor Cruise O'Brien (1917–2009) was an Irish historian and politician. He was elected to the Irish parliament in 1969 and served as a Minister from 1973 until 1977. His works include States of Ireland, The Great Melody and Memoir: My Life and Themes.
Anthony Quinton (1925–2010) was a British philosopher. Quinton served as president of Trinity College, Oxford and as chairman of the British Library. His works include The Nature of Things, Hume, and From Wodehouse to Wittgenstein.


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You know, now that I have a little one at home, I often find myself getting caught up in all things baby showers & birthday parties, and then someone passes on a gem of something bridal and I am all sorts of giddy and gung-ho to get back into the wedding swing of things! And this simple & fabulous 'Geek-Chic Bridal Shower' is just the thing to pull me away from pink elephants and cake smashes for a moment.
Created by the amazing Molly of Glitter and Rye and Jacqueline and Lindsay of Readyluck Photographers and brought to us by 100 Layer Cake, this party is full of character and does such a wonderful job of reminding us that a bridal shower is the true prequel to your big day, and so often gets overlooked when it really should be a mini-version of what you want your 'I Dos' to feel like, no?
Here, you take a look and decide for yourself . . .
A word from Molly: "We honed the theme to something that was one part science geek-chic and one part vintage glamour girl. I scoured flea markets for cobalt-blue apothecary jars, vintage globes, and science beakers to set the scene. We brought in ferns and plants to add a little botany to the mix. We wanted the feel of the room to be flooded with cool tones and black accents – nothing too pink or too girly."
Oh, how I swoon for this amazing vintage fabric covered bulletin board. And how about those library check-out guest book cards? (You can find them at your local teacher supply shop)-and think of all of the room on them for your attendees to leave their marriage pearls of wisdom . . .
Now with details like that, who wants to sweep their next bridal shower under the rug in such a hurry and focus all of their energy on the wedding? I just love a reason to celebrate, and see what can happen when you make every little detail count?


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From the archive – Schönberg's Brentwood Calendars Vol. 3
By transcribing and indexing Schönberg's calendars from 1941, which can now be viewed in the image archive, we continue the insight into Schönberg's daily and weekly routines. Since 1936 the composer lived in Brentwood, Los Angeles.
From the archive – Schönberg's Brentwood Calendars Vol. 2
With the transcription and indexing of Schönberg's calendars from the years 1939 and 1940, which can now be viewed via the image archive, we receive multifaceted insights into Schönberg's daily and weekly routines after his move to Brentwood Park.
From the archive – New acquisition
At a recent auction of autographs, the archive was able to acquire a previously unknown letter from Arnold Schönberg to Smaragda von Eger, sister of his student Alban Berg, dating from 1915.


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I am recruiting for an iOS role with one Irelands most promising start-up companies based in the heart of Dublin city centre. The company are expanding their mobile division, and are seeking an experienced iOS developer to work on the companies' suite of applications. You will be working in a fast-paced dynamic environment, where you will be responsible for the delivery of the companies' innovative iOS apps.
What you can expect in the role:
- Using the latest frameworks beyond the standard iOS frameworks
- Working with a modular codebase, proven with tests (TDD and Agile)
- Being consistently challenged in the role, improving the code, the UI, and the user experience
- 4+ years' experience in a iOS developer role
- Extensive knowledge in Objective-C and Swift
- Previous experience with Javascript and web standards
- Portfolio of published iOS apps
- Excellent communication skills
In return you will receive:
- Very competitive salary pending on experience
- Opportunity to work from home
- Healthcare
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If you are interested in this iOS position, please submit your CV highlighting your relevant experience. If you wish to discuss the opportunity or other iOS opportunities in confidence please contact Zara Mc Brien.
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@Capn-Clinch pinned down and fisted by infant annihilator is quite a brutal experience of a song. Then again if you want some lyrical joy please read them gave me a giggle
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RE: Ser Plague Iza jsiefs duel
@Naleaus yeah but the meme is not half as funny as terriper tho
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Just been laughing at the fact Americans say fam what else are you going to steal from us lol@hit-trade
RE: Ser Plague Iza jsiefs duel
@C4KE-from-SP4C3 dude are you really buying this from this complete scum, he literally ran behind the pillars out the arena just to gain stamina and a little bit of health. That is a foul in my books. Not to mention his HUE spin to win and terrible ghosts through my parry. I'll admit I fell for a few feints but because my sleep schedule is broken it's quite hard to read them when you're trying to get back from the 5th dimension… I MEAN sleep
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@AST-I-Hitokiri Don tae mic ou of My Indian text phone support network. When you bully me like that it hurts my peepee. U art thou reported for hurting thee willy of master plaque dentist nipple
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Oi nah lad it was just a cheesy joke that cake came up with you cheesy bread rum. You the realist NIG NIG I know. But as time goes by I will slowly flow, back in to the cave with the m0l I own. Howevs you need to roast that cake and make him a baked cake…(I can't find anything that rhymes with cake so I'm going to say something edgy) CH1CKEN N00DLÈS. Farmfoods brand Ye man as I say ba ov chips like the sebinhoe? Cake is UH!!! WORD
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@SDS-NewAgeKnight when is the next league for maa?
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Just because she you beat me and Harold in a 2v2 with a Italian with a tescos Lego router doesn't make you better than both of us u silly gravy head @AST-I-Hitokiri
RE: 2v2 EU and NA Tournament - Hosted by the XCCC
@C4KE-from-SP4C3 me and b00g want to join
Team: salty veterans
People: Ser plague b00ger knight
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Motto: carrots n gravy
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Gamertag: Ser plague
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Creedence Clearwater Revival: Before You Accuse Me
I read an article once about the early years of CCR, but I can't find it anymore. It was sort of a sad story, as I remember it, because the original band was fronted by John Fogerty's older brother Tom. Tom was the one who originally wanted to be a rock star. He was the one who practiced day and night learning the guitar. He wrote the music. He managed the band. He had the dream. I don't remember the details, but at some point John started writing songs and occasionally singing. Things came much more naturally and easily to John. His vastly superior talent slowly but surely overshadowed that of his brother, causing a rift between the two and resulting in Tom taking a (distant) background position in the band. Of course, Tom left CCR in 1971 effectively destroying the band.
Maybe I'm too sentimental, but I really feel sorry for old Tom.
I wish I could find my source material for this story. I hope I didn't misrepresent any of it. If so, feel free to correct me.
The featured track gives very good advice: Before you accuse me, take a look at yourself. This track was ripped from vinyl to MP3, so the quality may be less than perfect. I should probably replace all of my old CCR records with CD's, but I have never really had a need to.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Advice: Before You Accuse Me
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Research and Production Company "WELMA" offers rotors with a wide range of characteristics, designs and dimensions capable to withstand high mechanical and temperature loads.
WELMA specialists have developed a unique production technology for this complex research-intensive product. The main differences between the magnetic rotors produced by "WELMA" from the rotors of conventional designs are application of rare earth magnetic systems and use of sleeves made of various materials - superalloys, titanium alloys and composite materials. Permanent magnet rotor does not have an excitation winding, the rotor poles are defined by PM orientation. "WELMA" manufactures customized rotors based on high-energy permanent magnets taking into consideration specific features of the tasks and additional requirements of our customers.
- PM rotors have several advantages over similar products:
- The developed and manufactured products have high performance characteristics thanks to the use of permanent magnets;
- capability to operate in the most rigorous operating conditions: at high temperatures, in chemically aggressive environment and even in vacuum;
- Permanent magnet rotors simplify the design of motors and reduce the noise produced by them;
- Permanent magnet rotors reduce power consumption and ensure high efficiency values.
Control of rotor magnetic system magnetization when magnetizing rotor assembly
The main direction of development of electromechanical devices is currently focused on the search and development of new magnetic rotor designs and their corresponding manufacturing methods. The use of rare-earth magnets (neodymium-iron-boron and/or samarium-cobalt) provides excellent magnetic properties of rotors with their low weight and compact dimensions, which is especially important for WELMA high-speed electric machines on foil gas dynamic bearings.
The physical parameter for increasing the limit maximum speed is the set of properties of materials from which the rotor parts are made, first of all permanent magnets and sleeves of magnetic systems.
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My goal was to take what I liked from Soldier's Companion but mash it up with ideas from other systems to give me something that would work a little better for me. That is, something a little simpler.
Here is the result:
This is, I think the 4th or 5th draft and is playable, for me, as is.
I do think I might change the Morale section to more of a G.A.S.L.I.G.H.T. chaos result in the next iteration.
However, tonight I turn my attention to The Ever Expanding Dungeon and there's no telling when I'll return to modifying these rules, so, I wanted to share what I have in case anyone else finds it helpful.
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Prevention.com
So we're into February now, and all those New Year's Resolutions we made over a month ago may be long gone at this point. There's a simple reason why that happens, and it has to do with the fact that most people have an all-or-nothing mentality.
What I mean by that is that if you made a resolution to lose 20 pounds this year, you probably took on a bunch of changes. You tried changing the food you ate. You tried changing how much you moved your body. You tried changing how much sleep you got. You tried changing how much time you spent sitting around watching Netflix. You tried changing the night-time snacking. You tried changing it ALL!
And then when you started slipping in just one area, you threw in the towel on all of it and decided that you just couldn't do it at all.
For me, I resolved to reduce my stress this year. This included sleeping more, practicing more yoga, incorporating more cardio, putting boundaries on my work hours, saying no to more things, taking more bubble baths, planning a vacation. etc etc. So many things, right? I have to admit, putting it all into action was enough to stress me out even more! I HAD to break it all up in order to actually make it happen.
I'm actually teaming up with Prevention this month to talk about how important is it to just take on one small change at a time rather than trying to do it all at once. Research is starting to show that making one small change at a time actually leads to longer lasting successes, and I know we all want that, right?
I want to show you how I took on one simple action for the last 7 days and how it's changed my life for the better.
Come on over to Prevention and join me for an inside look at how I'm battling my maxed-out stress.


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Mr. Liu Xiaoguang is the Chairman of the Beijing Capital Group, Chairman of the Beijing Capital Co. Ltd (60008), Chairman of Beijing Capital Land(HK2868). He previously worked as Chief Economist and Deputy Director of the Beijing Municipal Planning Commission and Deputy Secretary General of the Capital Planning and Construction Committee. Under Mr. Liu Xiaoguang's leadership, Beijing Capital Group has established three core business: urban infrastructure with water supply as the core, urban real estate with urban residential development and construction as the core, and financial services with investment banking and acquisition as the core. After seventeen years of development and unremitting efforts, Capital Group has become an influential comprehensive urban investment and holding company with a well-defined strategy, clear development plan and outstanding reputation and brand recognition. With over RMB 100 billion of total assets, it has been one of China's Top 500 Enterprises for many consecutive years and extends its influence in Beijing and even all over the country. Mr. Liu Xiaoguang is a member of the World Economic Forum, Member of the Financial Development Advisory Council of Beijing Municipal Government, Deputy Chairman of the Beijing Enterprises Friendship Association, Founding President and current Director the Alxa SEE Association. Mr. Liu Xiaoguang has been awarded various awards and prizes, including the 2012 China real estate the most influential figure for the past 20 years, 2012 China Real Estate leaders.


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2007 Coastal Living Awards: Sea and Shore Preservation
Volunteers lend a hand―and a hammer―to save an island off the Jersey shore.
When the federal government reduced funding for restoration projects, Mordecai Land Trust (MLT) volunteers didn't get angry―they got to work. They rolled up their collective sleeves and stepped into the waves to protect a 42-acre island in Barnegat Bay, New Jersey.
Although Mordecai's predicament isn't unique―there are similar islands eroding up and down the coast―its habitat and supporters are. A nesting site for several endangered and threatened bird species and a haven for winter flounder, the island erodes at a rate of 3 to 6 feet per year. Luckily, MLT members aren't afraid of a little manual labor.
Sixty-eight participants carried out Phase I of the Southwest Mordecai Ecosystem Restoration project. With grants from several private groups and government agencies, they installed BioLogs, biodegradable fiber netting that buffers waves and fosters the regrowth of vegetation. They also planted additional grasses to help reestablish, then strengthen, the vulnerable shore. Phase II, which is in the planning stages, focuses on restoring already eroded areas.
According to Doug Gaffney, a consultant on the project through Ocean and Coastal Consultants Inc., MLT volunteers really "get" the importance of this habitat. "Nobody lives there, and there's no monetary gain from saving the island," he says. "It really is restoration for restoration's sake."
Mordecai Land Trust; mordecaimatters.org


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Hey folks, Harry here... Quint will be again filing a much more detailed analysis from D23 of today's activities, but this poster is just too good to not share!
We also were sent a press release from Disney upon the film - so here's that:
After an introduction by Sean Bailey, Jon Favreau, director of Disney's upcoming "The Jungle Book," welcomed to the stage newcomer Neel Sethi, who was selected from thousands of candidates to play man-cub Mowgli; plus Oscar® winners Ben Kingsley, who helps bring panther-turned-mentor Bagheera to life, and Lupita Nyong'o, who lends her voice to the protective mother wolf Raksha. Favreau treated fans to a sneak peek of footage from the film, and each guest received a copy of the dramatic teaser poster following the presentation. The all-new, live-action epic adventure showcases Mowgli's journey of self-discovery when he's forced to abandon the only home he's ever known.
Based on Rudyard Kipling's timeless stories and inspired by Disney's 1967 animated classic, the film features state-of the-art technology that immerses audiences in the lush world like never before. "The Jungle Book" also features the voices of Bill Murray, Idris Elba, Scarlett Johansson, Giancarlo Esposito and Christopher Walken. Jon Favreau and Brigham Taylor produce and the screenplay is by Justin Marks. "The Jungle Book" hits theaters in stunning 3D and IMAX 3D on April 15, 2016.
My favorite JUNGLE BOOK was Zoltan Korda's JUNGLE BOOK starring Sabu. I saw this perhaps 20 times on 16mm film before I got to see Disney's JUNGLE BOOK - which I also love. But for me, there was something magical about Korda's film. If Favreau knocks this adaptation out of the park - I do wonder if it will supplant the classic 1942 version!
Keep it cool,


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Auzubillahi Minash Shaitan-Nir-Rajeem Bismillahirrahmanirrahim
When there is some mischief in a place and innocent people are killed mercilessly and there is clear violation of law and order and the police men who have all power to control the situation and stop the evils remain silent, won't they share the crime equally? Yes and so is the case of muslims who are given the authority of police and they do not stop evils around them even though they have the power to do so. They will equally share the evil doing. That is why in a hadith it is said that when people don't forbid evil around them, when the punishment descends, it will descend on them too for they were like with don't care attitude.
There are four things in islam which is incumbent on muslims to act on which will bring the pleasure of Allah Azzawajal. They are:
1) Acting on what Allah Azzawajal commanded to do
2) Abstaining from committing sins
3) Enjoining good and
4) Forbidding evil
Each one of us should look at our own selves and see where we lag in the above four acts and should take steps to correct ourselves. For many, doing ibadat (worship) might be easy like praying, fasting and so on but giving up sins is difficult. As we come close to deen, we start doing acts of worship but we do not give up sins. Some sine we feel like it has been born with us and hence difficult to give up. Each person is different and situation is different. Some can give up sin immediately and some cannot give up altogether. In such a case for example, if person is addicted to ten sins, let him first give up one sin a day and slowly give up all the sins.
When coming to forbidding evils, we should again understand that the state of each person is entirely different and so is the family and not everyone can be approached with same tactics. One should hate the sins but should not humiliate the person for the sin for the consequence can be so worst that the person humiliating the fellow muslim might end up doing the same sin before tasting the death. So one should seek the help of shuyook about dealing the situation. Never show anger for your own sake like most of the time we become angry for our own sake but we give the name of deen for that. We should not be angry for our own selves like if food is not cooked properly or anything. Embrace wisdom when enjoining good and forbidding evil.
There are two main things where even the practicing people fail miserably. He might even be a haji but when it comes to akhlaaq (conduct) and muamalaat (transaction and interaction), they fail terribly. In fact if one works on just these two things, they will be bringing people to deen. Praying, fasting, doing hajj is an individual thing while these two things are collective and so when one works on this, the barakah (blessing) too will be collective. Many are quite negligent and heedless of sins and their effect. If one sees his wealth is decreasing and he is aware of theft, he will take necessary steps to protect his wealth. Similarly when one knows that his wealth is deprived of blessing and decreasing because of sins, he will take steps to correct. The problem is people are neither aware of sins nor aware of its evil consequence.
Two things can never be seen in a sinner. 1) He will never have blessings in his health or wealth or time and 2) He will never have peace in his heart. There will be loneliness and grief in his heart. Allah Azzawajal might give him abundance but He Azzawajal will deprive him of barakah. He Azzawajal will give all the means of comfort but He Azzawajal won't give him peace and comfort. We are fortunate to live in an environment where it is easy to give up sins but do not know why we are not giving up sins. Do not lie for there is no need to lie, stay from the places where backbiting is going on and so you could hear it and protect the eyes from seeing haram things. As far as the halal earning, most of people's earnings are halal. Protect the tongue, eyes and ears from sins and you will be saved. A heart will be cheerful and lively when the soul gets its food, which is taqwa (pitey). When we do not have taqwa and commit sins, our heart will be filled with grief and there will be only loneliness and this is what people call it as depression.
There is something called water-proof watch wherein water will not enter even when thrown in water and so will be the heart of a pious person, grief-proof. He might be surrounded by trials, tribulations and worries but it will not enter his heart for his heart will be grief-proof. He might not have good house or enough money but his heart will be very cheerful and lively. Someone asked Abdullah ibn Umar, RadhiAllahu Anhu, "How was Umar, RadhiAllahu Anhu?" He said that his father used to be a like a bird, frightened and alert of traps spread for it everywhere. In every step, we have the trap set to waste our good deeds and to fall into sins and disobedience and so we should live very cautious fearing for sins and inshaaAllah we will be helped by Allah Azzawajal. Sins are like poison. Just like a poison kills the life, the sins kill the heart. One major sin can bring us down from jannah to deep down hell. Everyday morning during the time of ishraaq, we should seek forgiveness to Allah Azzawajal for sins we committed in the previous night and we should seek forgiveness for the sins we committed during the day before we go to bed. We should ask the Creator to forgive us for disobeying Him Azzawajal and to forgive us if we cause any harm to His Azzawajal creations and to recompense them on our behalf. When we embrace taqwa, then Allah Azzawajal will open for us ways in an unknown way.
waman yattaqi Allaha yajAAal lahu makhrajan
"And whosoever fears Allah and keeps his duty to Him, He will make a way for him to get out (from every difficulty).)" Al-Quran:65:2
When Allah Azzawajal says something that He Azzawajal will do, He will definitely do for He has the power over every single thing. If we have difficulty in business, He Azzawajal might inspire His creations to rush to our shop, He Azzawajal might inspire us with some new business and marketing tips and so on. Let Allah Azzawajal help us all to save from all sins and to lead a life of taqwa. Ameen!


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With 6 equestrian events in this year's Rio 2016 Olympics we thought we would honour this great sport and give you a chance to get involved with your companion this summer. So saddle up for some of Britain's best horse rides.
1. South Pennines, Lancashire (FREE)
Difficulty: Medium
Length: 4.86 miles
By BBC Countryfile Magazine
This is an ancient packhorse route and national trail taking you the length of the Pennines bridleway. A steady ride with some steep climbs to test your ability and control (a great way to try your hand at Olympic dressage) and with plenty of saddle-eye views to look out for, this track is full of pretty scenery.
Best for: View riders
2. Horner Valley, Somerset (FREE)
Difficulty: Medium
Length: 4.98 miles
By BBC Countryfile Magazine
Explore Exmoor's ancient oak woodlands at a higher level with this perfect horse riding route and designated bridle trail. Be sure to keep an eye out for wildlife in the woods and see what you can spot.
Best for: Wildlife searchers
3. Standalone, County Durham (FREE)
Difficulty: Medium
Length: 5.96 miles
By Laura Morris
A farmland and Woodland walk requiring control and patience, just like Olympic Equestrian events. With a few dismounts, rocky routes and steep climbs this route gives you lots of variety to practise your riding.
Bets for: Practising skills
4. Rushcroft Farm, New Forest (£)
Difficulty: Medium
Length: 6.39 miles
By Helen C
A fun route beginning at a farm, you'll then pass two rivers for an enjoyable splash about with your horse companion. After crossing the rivers gallop your way up towards the Setthorns Hill.
Best for: Water horses
5. Cherry Orchard Farm, Bedford (FREE)
Difficulty: Medium
Length: 5.66 miles
By Tilly Vesely
Passing farmland and a golf course, this is a pretty picturesque ride with ideal tracks for your horses. This route loops round with the chance to stop off at the café for a quick drink while on your journey.
Best for: Countryside riders


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Funerals & Grief Counseling
The loss of a family member or loved one is one of life's most difficult experiences. It is our hope and prayer you will reach out to others and allow them to walk with you on your journey. If you are not sure where to turn to for help, many people have found comfort and encouragement through a support group called Grief Share. If you would like to talk with someone or have questions regarding a funeral, please call the Congregational Care office at 405.513.7555.


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Christmas Day Reflection
"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory of an only Son coming from the Father, filled with enduring love." John 1:1-14
The feast of Christmas is the celebration of divine light breaking into human consciousness. This light is so bright that it is impossible at first sight to grasp its full meaning. Only an intuitive realization, such as that of the shepherds, is able to enjoy it...
The joy of Christmas is the intuition that all limitations to growth into higher states of consciousness have been overcome. The divine light cuts across all darkness, prejudice, preconceived ideas, prepackaged values, false expectation, phoniness and hypocrisy. It presents us with the truth. To act out of the truth is to make Christ grow not only in ourselves, but in others. Thus, the humdrum duties and events of daily life become sacramental, shot through with eternal implications... Now is the time to risk further growth. To go on growing is to be at the cutting edge of human evolution and of the spiritual journey. The divine action may turn our lives upside down, it may call us into various forms of service. Readiness for any eventuality is the attitude of one who has entered into the freedom of the Gospel. Commitment to the new world that Christ is creating, the new corporate personality of redeemed humanity, requires flexibility and detachment: the readiness to go anywhere or nowhere, to live or to die, to rest or to work, to be sick or to be well, to take up one service and to put down another. Everything is important when one is opening to Christ-consciousness. This awareness transforms our worldly concepts of security into the security of accepting, for the love of God, an unknown future. The greatest safety is to take that risk. Everything else is dangerous.
The light of Christmas is an explosion of insight changing our whole idea of God. Our childish ways of thinking of God are left behind. As we turn our enchanted gaze toward the babe in the crib, our inmost being opens to the new consciousness that the babe has brought into the world.
Excerpt from The Mystery of Christ, chapter 1, by Fr. Thomas Keating


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Downton Abbey stars mock Benedict Cumberbatch on Twitter
Following the Sherlock actor's disparaging remarks about the ITV drama, Hugh Bonneville, Brendan Coyle and Dan Stevens change their profile pictures
Benedict Cumberbatch is a lucky man. Whilst many would have taken his description of Downton Abbey series two in Reader's Digest as "f**king atrocious" the wrong way, he got off lightly after Julian Fellowes revealed he believes his remarks to be "taken out of context".
And it appears the Downton cast are equally willing to see the funny side of the comments as Hugh Bonneville, Dan Stevens and Brendan Coyle all changed their Twitter profile pictures to the Sherlock actor's front cover.
The issue promoted an interview with Benedict in conjunction with his new BBC period drama Parade's End, featuring a giant image of the actor complete with the words "Move over, Downton!" on its cover.
After criticising the wildly popular ITV drama for "trading a lot on the sentiment in the last series," Cumberbatch will have to prove his worth when his take on Edwardian England airs on BBC2, tomorrow night at 9:00pm.
If you can't wait until the – Mr C will be appearing live on The One Show at 7pm tomorrow night.


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Are You an Old Soul or a New Soul? by Psychic April
Published Date 3/27/2014
Category: Life, Destiny & Meaning
Everyone gets to this point at one time or another. Some people know at a very early age what they want to do in life. I like to call these people old souls. You can usually spot an old soul by they're eyes. It's like they understand you and can relate to you—they know what you're going through. Usually old souls are in the limelight but this isn't always true.
Many old souls are social workers, teachers, coaches, and mentors. The perfect example of an old soul in the limelight would be a very famous female former talk show host or a very famous child star we recently lost. Old souls love to help people, make them happy, and genuinely care.
New souls look to old souls for guidance so they can learn the proper way of life. New souls have more of a genuine vulnerability about them so they take a little longer to figure things out. But that's how they eventually become old souls. You're not stuck as one or the other for your entire life.
Both types are great in their own way. Without one, the other would seem boring! The world needs this balance of new and old souls to maintain equilibrium. Not sure where you fit into the mix? Give me a call and we'll figure it out!
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