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Kia Stonic 2018 Review, Specs, Price
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Kia Stonic 2018 Review, Specs, Price - well, Kia says that it's a portmanteau word, supposed to combine and suit the vocal elements of speedy and tonic. Which sounds only a mite daft to these ears, but if Volkswagen can get away with combining Tiger and Iguana for Tiguan, properly, some thing is going. apart from the phonic jumble, a Stonic is Kia's new compact crossover, a rival to the Renault Captur and Nissan Juke. It's clean to be a bit sniffy about vehicles from this class, commonly due to the fact they have a tendency to be a bit style over substance; pricier than their supermini base and no better at own family responsibilities way to small rear seats and small boots. yet the so-known as B-SUV marketplace already bills for 1.1 million sales throughout Europe, and it's expected to be the biggest segment of the auto marketplace by way of 2020. Kia Stonic 2018 Review, Specs, Price.
The Stonic is based totally at the same platform and engines because the recently launched Kia Rio supermini, and at the same time as meaning it wasn't on the front of the queue once they were handing out personality, at the least from a mechanical point of view it has a few provenance. In an try to supply it some funky, urban individual Kia has created a chunky, square-ish body for the Stonic.
It's a in large part successful activity, barely harking back to a Skoda Yeti, making correct use of Kia's family 'Tiger' grille and narrow lighting fixtures, with the bulk and height of the the front stop instead properly disguised. The returned is quite tidy too, with a neat detail in that the C-pillar seems to wrap over the back of the roof. That's more obvious when you have a contrasting roof coloration, however choose carefully as some color options (there's a in particular brilliant yellow) will appearance better in the brochure than on the road. White seems too undeniable, but there are quality metal grey and purple alternatives.
Kia Stonic 2018 Review, Specs, Price
The B-SUV phase isn't always one that's over-flowing with driving talent. If we are saying that the Fiat 500X is the various first-rate cars within the elegance to drive, you'll begin to understand what we suggest. these motors are basically superminis with stilts, and dynamic capability is typically an amazing manner down the list of priorities as compared to, say, styling, roof-rail fittings, or jazzy seat trim.
So if we say that the Stonic is one of the better small crossovers to force, that may sound like damning with praise so faint you'd need an electron microscope to locate it. To be honest to the Stonic, even though, it's none too shabby. The guidance, as it's far inside the Rio, is simply too light and too without experience to surely have any a laugh, but around metropolis streets, at the open road and the toll road, the Stonic felt… nice.
not extremely good, not in particular engaging, however with out serious vice, and with some quite appropriate points. That light guidance and the rectangular-edged styling make it experience quite nimble through tight gaps and slim twists, and whilst you do want the elective parking camera to help you see past that thick C-pillar, it's smooth on the nerves in restrained city agility assessments. Kia Stonic 2018 Review, Specs, Price.
we'd improve one ability question mark over ride fine. With the standard-suit 17-inch alloy wheels, the Stonic did experience a hint company on its German release, occasionally bouncy. it could be that it's a automobile that struggles to cope fluidly with British bumps and mounds. but that could make it some distance from unique in its class – choosing elegant wheels can compromise comfort.
Of the engines, the 1.0-litre 3-cylinder faster petrol engine is the undoubted superstar. It spools up speedy and smoothly, and has diesel-like economic system and emissions figures. It's no longer the most inexpensive engine with the aid of any way (the simple, but instead underwhelming 100hp 1.four-litre petrol fills that function), but it's the only that feels nice suited to the Stonic, and vice-versa. you could pass for the torquey 1.6 CRDi diesel, however even as that's subtle at a regular cruise, it's noisy when you ask for additonal move, and for the Stonic's in-metropolis role, petrol is simply the higher alternative these days.
Seeing a piece of the Rio's interior in right here? hardly ever unexpected, because the Stonic and Rio are as closely associated as Kim and Kourtney. possibly simpler to live with, thoughts.
Kia Stonic 2018 Review, Specs, Price
anyway, the Stonic basically takes the Rio's cabin, adds a little height and a few flannel-blouse ruggedness, and works pretty nicely way to that. It has respectable the front seats (at ease and supportive), clear devices and everything appears moderately nicely bolted collectively. The materials used aren't that brilliant though.
almost every plastic panel feels hard and scratchy, even as the exterior door handles sense flimsy, too. space within the lower back seats might be adequate (pretty much) for children up to and such as tall young adults, however adults will discover matters a chunk cramped. As with almost each car within the class, the Stonic's boot is just too small — 352 litres is not enough for a own family of four on a weekend away, but at least in case you fold the again seats down, the 1,a hundred and fifty five litres on provide must be enough for a weekend run to the recycling centre. As with the dynamic setup, there's not anything an awful lot at the interior to be mainly impressed by using, but there are equally no obtrusive errors. Kia Stonic 2018 Review, Specs, Price.
As is the Kia manner, there's precise general system, such as a smartly incorporated seven-inch touchscreen (which comes with Apple CarPlay and Android car) with right, clean sat nav. air con, parking sensors and Bluetooth are general throughout the range. all of the protection kit isn't, although. stability manipulate is trendy, as is hill-begin help, but you need to improve from an access '2' version to a primary version in case you want self reliant emergency braking, blind spot warning, or motive force attention help. First edition fashions also get fake leather-based and comparison-color interior highlights, the well worth of that is controversial. Kia Stonic 2018 Review, Specs, Price.
Given Kia's popularity for reliability, and that now-expected seven-12 months guarantee, proudly owning a Stonic must be painless. expenses begin at £sixteen,295 for the most primary 1.4-litre petrol in '2' trim, which isn't too terrible for a vehicle with a wellknown seven-inch touchscreen and 17-inch wheels, and it undercuts the Nissan Juke, model-for-version, via a few hundred pounds. mind you, that's pricier than the most inexpensive Renault Captur, which isn't the maximum interesting vehicle itself, but does at the least are available in its cheapest shape with its nice 1.0-litre faster petrol engine. Kia hasn't released a full united kingdom rate list as yet, however our First version 1.zero T-GDI test automobile will likely clock in at around the £18-19,000 mark. that appears, to begin with, affordable, but there are devils within the element, which we'll come to in a second.


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Tweeting before his arrival, the actor and singer was interviewed by Simon Hoban near the end of Tony Snell in the Morning, where he spoke of his enthusiasm on joining the show.
I have pinched myself really, its a cracking job, I'm absolutley over the moon to be doing it and I've just had a ball really and I've been recording it now for... it'll be a year in June so its gone so quickly and I'm having a great time.
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A new 20,000 square foot factory will increase capacity for Marsh's range of larger units considerably – by 100% on 2.5m units and by 50% on 3m. The new facility will also free up capacity at Marsh's Northamptonshire manufacturing plant, acting as a distribution hub for the south west and several new positions will be created.
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Good find... I like kraft and white, too. :)
I adore Kikki.K. I'm always visiting that store every time I go past one. It's amazing inside to see all the products and displays.
They're beautiful collections, aren't they?
Kikki K are actually Australian, but designed by a Swedish woman. The shops are amazing in real life.
Thanks, Kate, I realize I made it sound as if it was from Sweden! Meant to say it was Swedish-inspired (just corrected it).
Alli, this is such a great combo. I LOVE it. Plus it can accent your pieces from your shop!
I love kraft+ white. I also really like the gray+white combo!!! mmm... inspiration for the new house.
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Thanks for sharing this. I love their stuff. Since I'm drawn to bright colors, I'm especially fond of the pink collection.
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The old mountains wake up like children, dazzling and sparkling in the sun. By mid-afternoon, they resume their ancient habits. They smoke their ascetic grass, and daze away into oblivion, within a hazy mist of rain and clouds. This happens every day in the Himalayas. The snow leopard, as shy as a god, also becomes a wraith by mid-afternoon, and the only chance that a traveller has is around dawn — this was told to me when I had arrived at Kedarnath.
Few kilometres up the Akash Ganga — the mountains which loom over the town, is Chorabari Tal — a lake near a glacier, where the snow leopards come to drink every dawn. It is also said that one can catch a sight of them from a nearby cliff, Bhairav Jhap, where pilgrims used to jump to death for instant salvation — a practice that was banned by the British Government in the 19th century. Death now in Kedarnath only happens unexpectedly, by chance or fate, rather than by human will or intent. The lure of salvation has also lost its charm for the modern day pilgrims; they come here to pray for more mundane earthly desires.
The shores of the lake where the snow leopards leave their pug marks is nearly 6 km away; one has to start the trek around 2 am in the night and reach before the golden light reflects over the ice waters. It is late September and the bite of the cold winds is becoming fierce every passing hour. I wake up at 1 am after a short sleep, and a dream of a storm in the seas or perhaps, the wings of white owls in flight.
When I venture out, it is so cold that I almost freeze. With a heavy heart, I exhale vapours and abandon my plan to trek up to the lake. I have seen snow leopards in captivity in Darjeeling, but my wish to see one in the wild, has to wait.
I couldn't go to sleep again, and when the light appeared at my window, I decided to take a walk around the town. I had visited the temple on the very first day. I had felt a strange throbbing in my forehead when I had entered the inner sanctum. I go to the temple again but I feel only a faint throbbing; not as intense as yesterday. It is a curious experience — neither pleasant nor painful — but I have no answers which can explain the occurrence.
I drink four cups of tea at a shop, warm my hands and smoke a cigarette. The lighter doesn't work again; there is little oxygen in such an altitude to make it work: I use a match box. Then I wander within the town.
I feel glad that Kedarnath is still not accessible by road. One has to trek down for 10 km to Gaurikund to catch a transport. This saves the place from excessive human intrusion. But still there are too many people, and I wonder how long the ecological balance can last.
Then I wander away from the town. I observe the surroundings and gaze at the peaks. The sight of snowcapped mountains always does something to my soul. I feel cleansed from within; I feel happiness in my heart. Then I think, in about three weeks' time, the town will be abandoned and the temple will close. Everything will be covered with snow — a cold desolate whiteness will push the people to the lower altitudes and increase the territory of the snow leopards. Then the summer will arrive next year; the freeze will recede, the people will be back, so will the pilgrims and the travellers. And the cycle will continue, like it has been, for ages.
I wander back towards the town and I see a crowd murmuring amongst themselves; there is a sudden buzz of excitement. Soon I discover the reason. A Naga sage has appeared. He is sitting about fifty feet away, near a rock and smoking grass. There are known to be fierce, and people fear their curses. They are the ash covered Shaivite sect of sages, clothed in mystery and secrecy; they live as a community at a higher altitude than Kedarnath, which is at 11755 ft. This is first sight of them this year, a man tells me. I ask him whether it is fine to walk up to the sage. The man is startled by my ignorance or stupidity. "He will curse you or may hit you with his trident'', he says, "No one walks up to a Naga sadhu, except a mad man."
Only few years later, when Jupiter is in Aquarius and the Sun has entered Aries, I would enter a camp of Nagas from the Mahanirvani Sect at the Kumbh Mela in Hardwar, but then in Kedarnath, it was my first sighting of a Naga sage, and I didn't want to let go the opportunity to do something more, other than to stare from a distance.
I didn't have the courage to do the trek to the lake; the cold was too severe in the night. Instead of a snow leopard, I had even a rarer sighting of another dweller of the "abode of snow". It was an unexpected gift, and I took a slow deep breath. I was feeling no fear but an unexplained calmness. Decision requires thoughts. It was not a decision but a play of instinct. Without thinking anything, I walked up to the sage, while the people were shouting from behind and calling me back. The Naga sage decided not to notice me and was still smoking his chillum. I could smell the strong marijuana, and sat beside him in silence.
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Palestinian-born American film director, animator, and screenwriter.
Bakshi is said to have revolutionized the concept of the animated film with features specifically designed for adult audiences. Most of his works are graphically bold, sometimes violent and obscene, commentaries on contemporary society.
Bakshi's first, perhaps most notable, film was Fritz the Cat (1972). Based on an underground comic strip by Robert Crumb, Fritz the Cat either shocked, delighted, or bored its viewers and stirred controversy because of its strong sexual content. Bakshi combined live action and animation in his second film, Heavy Traffic. The film is a semiautobiographical account of a young Brooklyn cartoonist and his struggle to maintain his sense of morality amid the violence that surrounds him. Bakshi utilized basic film noir techniques of shadowing and coarse graphics in Heavy Traffic to depict the unsavory side of New York City.
Turning away from urban America, Bakshi switched to fantasy in Wizards and The Lord of the Rings. In both films, he achieved a sense of realism by first filming real actors and later sketching over the film. American Pop, in Bakshi's words, "is about trying to make it in America." In this film, documenting an immigrant family's pursuit of the American dream, Bakshi successfully integrated popular music into his development of plot and theme. For some critics, Bakshi came of age as a filmmaker with American Pop.
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In the wake of the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner, many of us have been left feeling helpless and hopeless– small and ineffectual against an overwhelming and oppressive system. Living in Seoul and seeing the events in my country unfold across Facebook and Twitter, I have felt especially isolated. To be clear, in no way am I seeking to equate my feelings with the violent and fearful experiences of my Black brothers and sisters or with the grief and rage of the families of these fallen young people; my frustration and anger are in solidarity with them.
After the Zimmerman acquittal, I came across the poem (above) titled "Father" by Matthew Kelty. I knew that I wanted to work on this poem and do a reading of it. Poems are meant to be spoken and heard, not only read silently to ourselves. Like esteemed verse reader Betty Mulcahy believed, enjoying poetry by looking at words is not unlike trying to appreciate music by looking at a score. As a voice and text coach, I teach people to experience words in their entire bodies, to allow full and free breaths in, and to be physically open to the powerful images such words create. Kristin Linklater writes,
"When words are mainly experienced in the head and the mouth they convey cerebral meaning … By indulging sensory, sensual, emotional and physical responses to vowels and consonants – the component parts of words – we begin to resurrect the life of language."
What does teaching others how to speak poetry have to do with social justice? Having engaged with many people in a myriad of contexts about identity, race, oppression, White privilege, and hegemony, I have come to realize that intellectual debate (a somewhat Western idea in the first place) has its limitations when it comes to making social progress as a community. This is because oppression is, by nature, irrational. Debate, statistics, and logistics all have their valuable place when it comes to dialoguing about things like racism. I am an academic; I love these things. I love catching people in logical fallacies, I love finding a fact that flies in the face of some broad stroke, and I love seeing the impact I've had on others through calm and diplomatic reasoning. I just don't think this is enough. Because I am not just an academic; I am an artist and a performer. Richard Shusterman writes that "rational arguments for multi-cultural tolerance always seem to fail … because the hatred is acquired not by rational means but by the captivating aesthetic power of images" – images from our TV, laptop, phones, movie screens. If this is true, then perhaps we can create movement from the other direction.
I believe the gap that keeps oppressed people silent and privileged people from listening is about empathy. I do not mean this as a platitude. I am talking about real, embodied, feel-it-in-your-bones-and-under-your-skin-and-through-your-breath empathy. David Granger has written a fantastic article about teaching and oppression called Somaesthetics and Racism: Toward an Embodied Pedagogy of Difference (2010), arguing that "…culture, with its complex of symbol systems, ideals, values, beliefs, and customs, has its roots in the lived body" (my emphasis). Therefore, just talking rationally about oppression is not sufficient for progress. We perpetuate unjust systems because of something deeper in us, our breath and chest tightening when we get defensive, our tension in our shoulders deepening when we see a Black male on the street, our jaw clenching when privilege is mentioned.
When we teach people to embody the images that spring up from powerful speeches, poetry or other types of text, we are seeking to breathe the way that speaker breathed, see what they saw, and feel what they felt. This is beyond rationalizing and intellectualizing. It is empathy and understanding in a physical sense, a gut sense, and a heart sense.
Kelty's poem is well-written and powerful. He clearly uses the length of lines and punctuation to indicate to us how he imagined Trayvon Martin's father's breath patterns to be. He gives us long vowels to express his grief and sharp plosive sounds to convey scathing anger and energy. I have never known what it feels like to lose my own child or to have a Black body in a dominant White culture. But speaking this poem and honoring its soundscape and rhythms opens my body towards a greater capacity for connecting to Trayvon's father's pain. His stark images, his rage and grief, and his building breathlessness all create a physical experience in my body as I speak Kelty's words. Therefore, I am able to feel a greater connectivity to others who have suffered from similar injustices and to my own pain for being a woman of color who has experienced oppression as well.
I am grateful and inspired by movements such as #BlackPoetsSpeakOut and I am honored they gave me their blessing to tag this piece. There is a reason this movement started and that millions are physically gathering together in the US to show solidarity. It is because being with other bodies and allowing our voices to be a live, resonant chorus moves us in powerful ways.Black lives matter. Greatly. Until more of us get beyond only intellectualizing that and truly feel a sense of shared humanity in our bones and our breath, I fear we will continue to struggle.


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OnDemand - here we come
Heading out in the morning for Philadelphia, and the 2010 OnDemand Expo.
This year I'm on one panel, and giving one presentation (along with my buddy Mark Van Duinen from TracyLocke).
Here's the panel info:
Title: Making Digital Workflows Pay Off
Date: Tuesday April 20, 2010
Time: 1:00-1:50 PM
And here's the presentation:
Title: Creating a Multi-Channel Marketing Center around a Web-to-Print Storefront
Date: Wednesday April 21, 2010
Time: 4:00-4:50PM
If you're at the Expo, swing by one of these and say Hi.
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Summer camp is clearly the high point of the year for most scouts and this year was no different! Our scouts began preparing for camp by sponsoring a car wash to raise money to spend on the planned extracurricular activities while at Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation in Lake Brant, NY, about 30 miles north of scenic Lake George. This year there was nearly a 50% increase in the number of Scouts (to 21) attending summer camp along with a corresponding 50% increase in the number of merit badges earned (to 65)!
The drive up to Lake Brant proved to be fortuitous about the unpredictability of Mother Nature. As we arrived into camp that Sunday afternoon, within a 250-mile radius there had been torrential downpours, lightning and what appeared to be a few small twisters in the low hanging clouds. The rain let up considerably by early evening, and luckily it had not really dampened anyone's excitement about being at camp! As it turned out, throughout the week a few of our planned activities were either postponed or rescheduled due to rain…but not many! Rain in the mountains, we learned, often occurs rapidly and unannounced and frequently ends just as quickly as it started!
Overall, the weather was the least of our concerns. After all, as we're fond of saying in Scouting, "there's no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate dress"! The bigger concern was the outbreak of the Norwalk virus throughout youth camps across the mid-atlantic and northeast during July & August. The "stomach bug" was NOT something anyone wanted to endure at summer camp, so we implemented procedures to ensure the boys practiced healthy personal hygiene habits while at camp. And, for the most part, it worked well, with only Tim D. getting sick for about 18 hours–much less intense than what had been experienced by other campers that had caught the "stomach bug" previously.
The adult leaders helped the boys create workable advancement class schedules to accommodate for some time planned to be out of camp doing the fun planned extracurricular activities. The game plan was to have something fun planned for every afternoon. With Monday and Tuesday's planned extracurricular events getting postponed due to rain, the horseback ride in Lake George on Wednesday and the all-you-can-eat BBQ & Rodeo in Lake Luzerne was greeted with much anticipation! The food was terrific and the boys enjoyed the rodeo enormously, which included bareback broncos, barrel racing, calf roping, "half-time" entertainment and children's games, & then the grand finale, bare back bull riding! The boys really enjoyed watching one stubborn bull that refused to exit the arena after he had successfully tossed his cowboy!
On Thursday, with light rain, many boys opted to sign up for the zip line. There was considerable energy put into creative water entries with Chris L., clearly mastering this skill! Earlier in the day, troop 353 pursued a novel service project for the camp, and created and hung a terrific new "Woodsman" campsite sign for the entrance off the Siberian Trailway. Many Scouter dads & scouts took advantage of the free time in the afternoon to shoot a few skeets at the shotgun range. Many scouts in the Emergency Preparation merit badge class took part in a fun skit during retreat. While after dinner, Troop 353 long-distance runners (Brad M., Mike P., Matthew S., & Sean W.) won 1st Place in the 3-mile relay. Still, there was time for relaxing, chasing frogs, fishing and swimming. Speaking of aquatics, Joshua G. successfully completed the BSA 1-mile Swim that night–only the second scout in the history of Troop 353 to complete this enormous challenge!
For Friday, the sun was out for the most eagerly anticipated extracurricular activity of all: white water rafting! Unquestionably, this is THE most fun event of the week. Everyone spent as much time in the water as in the raft and all agreed that it was an "awesome" event! After a tasty dinner of burger & fries, courtesy of the troop's car washing proceeds, the troop hurried back to camp to squeeze in one of the more unique activities of the week, caving at Camp Waubeeka! Though we could not leave the cave's natural underwater exit (as water levels were too high due to rain), it was still a very memorable experience for all!
All in all, troop 353 had another great experience at Camp Read in 2008, reinforcing the fact that boys can still have a very special fun experience with considerable advancement completed irregardless of a little rain! There are over 300 great summer camp photos to view, just click here!


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Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Sigh... The Incredibles 2 and Cars 3 Announced
It's finally happened. Today, at the Disney Shareholders Meeting, Robert Iger announced that Pixar is currently in development on The Incredibles 2 and Cars 3. Ugh. I'm not pleased by this news. Neither of these films have any reason to exist beyond $$$$$ for Disney/Pixar. At least with The Incredibles 2, it was announced that Brad Bird is working on it, but, still, no need. I want Brad to be working on original stories, not unneeded sequels. I honestly think Cars 3 is more necessary than The Incredibles 2. At least Cars 3 can help atone for the mediocrefest that was Cars 2. The Incredibles 2 doesn't need to happen. Neither does Cars 3. I get that sequels are a necessary part of all movie studios, but it can probably stop soon. This will make six out of ten films as sequels (TS3, Cars 2, Monsters U., Finding Dory and now these two.) I really hope this is just a strange phase for Pixar, sort of like the phase DreamWorks went through from 2002 to about 2007 of making stupid/unnecessary films/sequels (except Shrek 2. I like Shrek 2.) DWA came out of that phase and have made some of my favorite animated films recently. Pixar, please stop.
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In a departure from our usual format, today we are going to recap some of the records we particularly enjoyed this year, many of which contain not a single train song. This makes no claim to be a definitive list – we listen to an assortment of music that in no way is comprehensive or systematic in its approach. This is the first in a series of year-end posts grouped roughly by genre. Today let's cover some choice selections from the alt.country/americana side of the spectrum.
Jason Isbell – Southeastern
We've been fans of Isbell's work for a long time – indeed many of our favorite Drive-By Truckers songs ("The Day John Henry Died," "Decoration Day," "Outfit," etc…) were Isbell creations. Southeastern is a powerful step forward for him, full of songs that hit the listener straight in the gut. As a testament to his songwriting skills, he shifts effortlessly between characters as diverse as a friend of a cancer patient, a 19th century brigand, and semi-autobiographical tales dealing with his newfound sobriety.
Futurebirds – Baba Yaga
Few bands evoke the sense of murkiness of the South, and the weirdness at the margins of this seemingly straight-laced region, than this group out of Athens, Georgia. A proper heir to the southern gothic-laced sounds of early R.E.M., or perhaps an example of what My Morning Jacket would have sounded like if they soldiered on in the vein of their early records, and kept the reverb dial turned up to 11. This one is more of a slow boil, and more of a grower than their impressive first record. So come for the immediately striking atmosphere, and stay for revelations of stunning moments like the second half of "Dig."
Mount Moriah – Miracle Temple
Boasting what is probably our favorite album cover of the year, this North Carolina group's sophomore record builds on the successes of their 2011 self-titled debut. Twisting and turning guitar lines from the mastermind behind one of our favorite metal groups Horseback, merge with melodic bass work, and the compelling vocals of front-woman Heather McIntyre, who first cut her teeth in the punk scene. The flaming barn on the front is a perfect encapsulation of band's musical and lyrical tension between Old and New Souths. Perhaps this group resonates so strongly with us because the members have walked a similar path of musical growth – from metal/punk/heaviness to rural-inflected americana. Or maybe its just our move – "Swannanoa" in particular has been on repeat since our relocation to the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Austin Lucas – Stay Reckless
Yet another punk-Americana hybrid, Lucas has made a smooth shift from hardcore to acoustic bluegrass, and on the new record he turns up the electric guitars (with the help of backing band Glossary). Great stuff and a nice step forward in Lucas's sound.
Doc Feldman & the LD50s – Sundowning at the Station
The buzz on this one by some bloggers I follow, was so heavy I had to check it out, and the hype is well-deserved. Utter bleakness translated into acoustic musical misery. Its not for the faint of heart, but its hard to find a better soundtrack to
Divided & United: Songs of the Civil War
We realize that as a music-obsessed 19th century historian we fall squarely within the target demographic for this one. But the care that went into curating this collection and the skillful execution should give this resonance outside the historical profession. Its a diverse set of songs, encompassing multiple viewpoints of the war, and performed by a variety of artists, including some real heavy hitters. Put this on and spend an hour or two in the 1860s. Sam Amidon's "Wildwood Flower" and Old Crow Medicine Show's rousing rendition of "Marching through Georgia" are immediate standouts, but the whole collection is even more powerful in one full run-through.


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Summer is the season of iced drinks, long nights and all the breezy dresses we can cram into our closets. It may seem pretty perfect, but even summer has its downsides. Namely, the balmy weather can throw a wrench into the most tried-and-true makeup routine.
High humidity, soaring temperatures and the occasional rainstorm can see makeup melting as quickly as a freshly scooped ice cream cone. (We won't even start on what the scorching temperatures do to our hair.) That means the products that once worked can leave us with major cases of panda eyes, smudged lipstick and a nonexistent foundation layer.
It's time to summerize your beauty routine by replacing basic makeup with long wear makeup that stands up to sweat, heat and humidity. Even without primers, these smudge-proof, transfer-resistant products just won't quit — which means we can stop worrying about makeup meltdowns and go out and enjoy the weather.
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Peppermint Essential Oil Headache Relief Recipe March 13, 2008Posted by Enchanted Gift Shop in Essential Oil Recipes, Essential Oils.
Tags: Essential Oil Recipes, Headache relief, Peppermint, Peppermint Essential Oil
Peppermint Essential Oil is another of the most popular essential oils used today, and it has a numerous amount of uses, but for to-days recipe I'm going to focus on the one that I use it for the most, this being, headaches!
Before we go on though, I must point you to our disclaimer at the bottom of this article, and also say that if you have any reoccurring problems with headaches you really should see a doctor, trust me it'll cost you in the long run if you don't, both in pain and possibly money!
We have all probably suffered from a headache at some point in our lives, whether it be from being over-worked and stressed, to banging your head whilst doing some DIY (my partner, lol!) and if your like us then you have also probably just thought nothing of taking a pain killer in the form of a pill from the chemist.
However, what some of you may not know, and we didn't until a year or so back, is that Peppermint amongst a few other Essential Oils can be used to relieve alot of headaches, and below is my recipe for creating your own 'pain killer' … please note though that it doesn't work all the time, it just depends on the headache really … and also what has caused it too!
The recipe:
4 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil and 4 drops of Lavender Essential Oil
25 ml of Sweet Almond Base Oil
All of the above we of course offer for sale! … please note that if you don't like Sweet Almond, or know that you are allergic to it, you can use most other Oil bases, I just prefer Sweet Almond myself!
A suitable amber or dark glass bottle to store the remedy in for future use — remember to store it away in a cool, dark place, write the date you mixed it together and it should last for at-least 6 months and longer if stored in the correct conditions.
Thats it!
Put the Essential Oils with the Base Oil into a suitable bottle and give it a good shake, allow it to sit for say an hour before first use, then give it a quick shake before each use.
How to apply it:
For best results I recommend massaging the blend into the back of your neck and also a small amount into your temples and even your forehead, depending where the headache is really, but the neck and temples are the essential places to focus on.
If at all possible, go take a seat somewhere quiet for an hour and you should find that the headache eases and should disappear — if you can't take it easy for an hour, just don't go over exerting yourself for the next hour after application.
This relaxing part isn't absolutely necessary, but it helps with the overall affect the Essential Oils will have on you, being able to sit somewhere quiet whilst enjoying the Peppermint and Lavender fragrance does I believe greatly affect the time it takes to rid yourself of the headache.
And that's it, but one final tip…
If you find that you have a bunged up type of headache, from a cold or the flu, trying putting a few drops of Peppermint Essential Oil onto a tissue and inhaling it after you have massaged your blend into the areas necessary, it should help with clearing your sinuses!
Another one coming soon…
Test the essential oil on a small patch of skin before use to check if you have a reaction, just dab a tiny amount (1 drop) onto the back of your hand say, then wait for 10 minutes, if you do have a reaction discontinue use, and unfortunately the oil isn't for you, but don't fret there should be a number of other applications you can use it for around the house etc, just not on the skin.
As always, I only offer this information as a guide, if you are unsure of anything in this article, or you suffer from a serious ailment please seek the advice of a professional before acting on anything written, I will accept no liability in the unlikely event of an adverse reaction occurring when using any of the products mentioned.
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One more thing that makes today a bad day is, senior. They think they're superiors and can ask the junior to do anything. Oh, my..
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Selecting the correct career to follow your passion can sometimes become a difficult task. You probably have great insight into the areas you would like to focus on, or career paths you would like to explore. Having a general idea or focus on a new pathway can be an excellent start for beginning your career search, but there are a multitude of aspects that one must evaluate before selecting the option that is best for them. In many cases, prospective employees overlook certain areas that can have a bigger impact on their well being down the road.
Before going into an interview for the next job you apply for, make sure you are considering these different aspects that can take a toll on your overall wellness when you land the position:
- Pay Rate- Generally, pay is one of the first aspects that individuals evaluate when deciding if a position is right for them. Being able to support oneself, and his/her family members is important for ensuring financial well being in the future. It's important to make sure your monthly budgeted expenses can be met with your pay rate, alongside having some additional flexible spending money that can help you save for a "rainy day" down the road.
- Benefits- Another major factor for consideration is the associated benefits that come with the new position. Does the employer offer health insurance coverage? Without healthcare coverage, it may be costly to ensure you are safe against situations that could negatively affect your health, in the event you become sick or injured. If your employer doesn't offer health benefits, consider asking if they allow for a certain amount of contribution to pay for health care costs and premiums.
- Time away from work- The allowable time away from your office or place of work is another large consideration. If you become pregnant, or experience a situation away from work, would the employer be flexible with your schedule? Getting a sense of the personality style of your manager or supervisor during the interview process can help you to get a sense of what type of company you will be dealing with.
- Safety at work- Most employers are obligated to comply with federal regulations that were created to ensure all employees are safe at work. Many of these companies, like the FDA, and OSHA set safety requirements for the employers to enforce upon its employees. These regulations are an excellent way to ensure businesses are operating under safe conditions, and keeping their employees safe while at work. Be sure you are evaluating the safety hazards that could be associated with your new place of employment. Study trends related to the industry to determine if there is any risk of injury associated with the type of work. This is a factor that many individuals do not stop to consider when entering into the workplace.
Regardless of your stage in the process of looking for a new job, your health and wellness should always come first. Considering multiple factors before deciding which career option is best for you should always take precedence over pay rate and job titles. When it comes down to it, it's best to remember that your social, and mental well-being can outshine though various aspects of life. Making sure your job requirements are suitable for your personality type will help you to maintain optimum well-being down the road, and in the future.


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Recently, I spoke at a breakfast organised by the alumni association of IESE, the Barcelona based international business school where I sit on the advisory board.
Even at 7.30am there was an enthusiastic audience of about 35 people to hear me speak about the role of the non-executive director in the modern corporation.
After they kindly listened to me expound for some 30 minutes, I was inundated with probing questions. Those who were already directors wanted to share and comment on some of the practicalities, others had erudite, technical questions about governance and still others just wanted to know how best to join the ranks.
Even allowing for the bias of a business school audience, the curiosity about what goes on in the boardroom and the appetite for information were fascinating. What also struck me was that there was an underlying assumption that, just like any other profession, becoming a non-executive director involved specific knowledge and skills, which could be taught. Some had already supplemented their business school MBAs with courses on how to be an NED.
Coincidently, in my inbox that morning was an invitation to yet another corporate governance conference. Similar events seem to be held with increasing frequency, presumably to satisfy an insatiable desire to find the holy grail of 'proportional governance in uncertain times'.
Over the years that I have been a NED, an industry of advisers, consultants and experts has grown up, while corporate governance has become a regular subject of public debate. The focus has shifted over the years from financial reporting and controls following major corporate scandals such as Polly Peck, BCCI and Robert Maxwell's Mirror Group through to the function and accountability of boards, with the issue of executive remuneration always in the spotlight. Regulatory policy seems always to deal with each crisis just as it has passed.
As a non-executive director of international companies and with a number of committee roles, I am acutely aware of this scrutiny and the bear-traps that exist.
Dame Alison Carnwath recently spoke in the FT of having to defend in public, as chair of Barclays' remuneration committee, a decision in relation to Bob Diamond's pay that she had vociferously disagreed with behind closed doors and that ultimately cost her board seat.
Perhaps she should have stepped down as head of the committee in protest, but it is easy to be wise after the event. At the time, she had to weigh up board consensus and collegiality against her personal integrity and reputation.
As it turned out, it was the latter that suffered in the aftermath, while the bank's CEO got his bonus and a scapegoat had to be found.
Increasingly, board decisions have to be buttressed by advice from consultants. It is not unusual for a board to take advice from the company's external lawyer, accountant, broker and financial advisers even on a minor transaction, and when the directors themselves are distinguished members of these professions.
These days, no sensible remuneration committee member of a listed company should approve an executive pay package without advice from one of the big remuneration consultants on best practice and bench-marking in the design and implementation of the ever-more complex executive pay structures.
Headhunters have long been professional and independent replacements for the 'chairman's chums' of yesteryear and provide advice on board composition and recruitment.
More and more international companies have ethics committees that will commission reports from experienced consultants, such as the Good Corporation, which undertake audits of the policies and practices of the firm and advise in relation to global compliance issues.
A newer breed of consultant is the board performance evaluator, who has taken over from the senior independent director and the chairman taking informal soundings from board members and others. Today, it is necessary for this to be carried out by an independent consultant. Having just undergone the gentle but insistent probing of Dr Tracy Long, probably the most experienced in the field, I think this is a helpful if expensive way to get an impartial view of board performance.
As shareholders become increasingly vigilant and assertive, and boards are required to be ever more professional, accountable and transparent in their decision-making, the role of consultants and advisers to the board can only expand.
But as I tried to make clear to the young alumni of IESE, the traditional qualities of the best non-executives can be acquired but not taught and they remain, in my view, clear judgement, courage and integrity.
There is also such a thing as boardroom manners, which are probably best described as listening constructively, and getting your voice heard and your point across without causing offence, except on the rare occasions when that is exactly what you have to do.
Baroness Kingsmill is a non-executive director of various British, European and US boards. She can be contacted on firstname.lastname@example.com.
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A Message from Dr Shuja Shafi, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain
Assalamu alaikum, (peace be upon you),
On behalf of our affiliates, volunteers and staff at the Muslim Council of Britain, I would like to wish you all a joyous and blessed Eid.
For the last 30 or so days, Muslims have been fasting for around 19 hours each day. But it wasn't just our ability to stay away from food and drink for long hours during hot days that makes this month so special. The purpose of Ramadan was to reconnect with Allah by praying, reading His book and being being compassionate. We revitalised our spirituality by doing good works, giving to charity and sharing with our neighbours.
I pray that all our good works and prayers were accepted during this blessed month. And I pray we can keep this renewed spirit throughout the year.
Many of us will have been witnessing distressing news unfolding about innocent children, mothers and families being killed and injured in Palestine. Other parts of the world too has not been spared by tragedy and anguish. Our hearts are with those who have suffered, and we can continue to raise awareness and donate generously to all those affected. As reported before, Muslims are the biggest charity givers, and you can donate to many of MCB's affiliated charities to provide aid, not only to Palestinians, but the poor across the world – let us not forget them also.
In the past few weeks we have witnessed incredible scenes of solidarity, of people uniting in their thousands, to convey a strong and clear message – 'end the siege on Gaza'. It is important that we keep that solidarity on all spectrums, within faith, across faiths and no faiths alike.
As this holy month draws to an end, I would like to take the opportunity to remind you all to support our charitable work in seeking the common good, strengthening unity amongst Muslims and celebrating the very best of British Muslim life. Please donate to the Muslim Charitable Foundation by going to www.justgiving.com/MCBCF.
Dr Shuja Shafi
Secretary General


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The Best Bagels in Maine? They're at 158 Pickett Street Cafe
Who'd ever guess that really great bagels existed in Maine, not to mention from a dude who first learned bagel-making in Montana? Josh Potocki, now 33, first opened 158 Pickett Street Cafe (yup, at 158 Pickett Street) in South Portland about ten years ago. "There was nothing here for bagels. Well, Mister Bagel, but those suck."
158 Pickett Street Cafe
158 Benjamin W, Pickett Street, South Portland ME 04106 (map) 207-799-8998
So he did the trial-and-error thing, building on what he learned at a cafe back in Montana and eventually, the bagel recipe just clicked. He's now making 30 dozen a day—and selling out of them.
"People freak out, it's kind of funny," he said. "We'll run out, some days at noon, and the same person will be back here first thing the next morning." Admittedly, I was one of those freaker-outers after reading about these supposed "Best Bagels in Maine" (wait, was I wasting a meal that could be spent on lobster rolls?) but luckily there were still some sitting in the chicken-cage-looking bagel bin near the register.
The Everything bagel, which has a few more things than your typical Everything (like fennel seed and sea salt) usually sells out first. But even if there's just a garlic or onion left, you'll still be happy.
Now don't go in here expecting New York-style bagels—they're really more like baguettes, but bagel-shaped. Crunchy on the outside with a chewy, air-pockety inside, they have their own unique flavor thanks to the sourdough starter (he's been using the same once since they opened). You chew it and totally forget you're eating a bagel. Boiled and baked the night before, they get some crispifying time on the grill once they're ordered.
The same yeasty bread cells are about a half-mile away at Scratch Baking Co., where they also bake (and inevitably sell out of) bagels. Co-owner Allison Reid actually started at 153 Pickett Street with Josh, but split off to do her own thing about four years ago, taking a little wad of the bread starter and bagel recipe with her.
But Scratch doesn't make them into ridiculously good breakfast sandwiches (they're more of a bakery-bakery with brownies, cookies, and other sweets). You'll have to go to Pickett Street for those.
The bacon-egg-and-cheese is a classic—thick-cut bacon that gets caramelly-sweet around the edges with a scrambled egg, and melted cheese. If you're feeling edgier about your breakfast sandwiches, get the egg, prosciutto and pesto ($5.25). Or if you're feeling pro-chickpea, get "the Hippie," which comes with a thick layer of hummus and a whole garden on top. Or you can just go the flavored cream cheese route, like the chili garlic one (if hot sauce and cream cheese gave birth).
Everything is the served in metal cake pans, pretty much the most underused type of plate.
If it's nice out, grab a picnic bench in the backyard overlooking the boats (the cafe was a boating supply store in another lifetime) or one of the patio chairs out front. But, and no offense to fresh air, then you'll miss the mishmash of decor inside—a Starry Night painting by Josh's grandpa, a pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey poster, a string of deer twinkle lights above the register—and the joke-cracking staff.
They are a hoot, not to mention covered in tattoos. In conclusion, bagels plus Maine plus tattoos equals delicious. Never thought that equation would exist.
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Whether it's been your life-long goal to become an event planner or whether the boss told you to plan this year's convention becoming a successful event planner just doesn't happen.
There are tons of resources, and schools, and organizations out there to help you. Over the course of the year we'll be talking about them. If you think that event planning is for you, here are a few steps to take.
1) Get a degree in hospitality. Many schools are offering undergraduate programs. There are online programs, and continuing education programs. We'll be taking a look at some of those programs as time goes on.
2) Find a mentor. Maybe you're already employed by an association or organization and there's a skilled meeting/event planner at the helm. Ask them if you can help and learn from them. The pratical experience and advice they can provide may help you avoid some pitfalls.
3) Practice your skills. Plan smaller events for your friends or volunteer for a neighborhood association. Sure, it's not a 5,000 attendee conference or a concert for thousands, but you can learn and polish the basic skills. Don't forget to take pictures for your portfolio.
4) Get feedback from your attendees. When appropriate offer surveys or a chance to send you comments.
5) Get certification. We'll be talking more about these, but some of the most notable certifications include the Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP) offered by ILEA, and the Certified Meeting Professional offered by the Convention Industry Council (CIC).
Those are just a few simple steps to get you started on your way to becoming an event planner. Of course you need to do your own research and find your own path. But over the next few weeks and months we'll keep adding some tips and recommendations.
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Everyday heroes - 4 more inspiring true stories of bravery
1. Sacrificing his life to save a stranger's
Robert Cook, a 22-year-old skydiving instructor, was on a plane with 21-year-old Kimberley Dear. She was about to make her first ever skydive, and he was her instructor.
But soon after the plane had taken off, the engine failed. The airplane started plummeting towards the ground at a rapid speed.
Robert calmly told Kimberley to sit on his lap. He then hooked her harness up to his and embraced her to take the brunt of the impact onto himself. He stayed incredibly calm and composed and told Kimberley exactly what she needed to do and kept her calm as well. He then turned his body so that he was underneath her. When the plane hit the ground, his body softened the blow for her.
Robert died after hitting the ground. But thanks to his heroic actions, Kimberley survived. He had given up his own life to save someone who was a complete stranger to him.
Robert's father says selflessness was in his son's nature. He would've sacrificed anything for anybody, because that was just the way he was. A true hero.
2. Fighting a cougar
Colton Reeb, a 12-year-old boy was staying in a cabin in Australia, on a camping trip with his family. He was on his way to an outhouse, when a big male cougar suddenly jumped on him from behind. The cougar locked his front paws around the boy's neck and bit Colton's head.
Marc Patterson heard Colton's screams and ran outside. Seeing what was happening, he immediately rushed to help the boy. He tried to get the cougar off the boy by kicking it in the head with his foot 5 times, but the huge wild animal didn't even flinch.
Marc jumped onto the animal, wrapping one of his knees and both of his hands around it's neck, and squeezed as hard as he could. This time, he managed to pull the cougar off Colton. The animal freed himself from Marc's grasp, turned around, took a threatening position and growled at him. But Marc didn't back down, and growled back, intimidating the animal, who then started backing off. Marc kept screaming and flinging his arms at the cougar to make sure it was too scared to come back, while Colton ran away.
Colton recovered fine from his injuries. Life is now back to normal for him, thanks to Marc's bravery, who risked his life to save Colton's.
3. Risking his life for a stranger
For Dave Hartsock, a 44-year-old skydiving instructor, going skydiving had been standard routine for years. For Shirley Dygert, a 54-year-old woman, it was her first time to go. She decided to go on the adventure to celebrate her 54th birthday. She was afraid, but also very excited to be doing something so adventurous and out of the ordinary.
Dave was her instructor. They did what is referred to as a tandem jump - they jumped together, Shirley attached to Dave, who was hovering above her and would open the parachute.
At first, everything went according to plan. Shirley was enjoying herself and the remarkable view. But when it came time for Dave to open the parachute, it opened only partially. Disasterously, the backup parachute got tangled with the first one. They were now freefalling through the air. Shirley was terrified, praying to god she wouldn't have to die this way.
And Dave was determined to do everything in his power to make sure that she wouldn't. Courageously, he repositioned himself so that he was falling below Shirley, hoping his body would be enough to soften the blow for her.
They hit the ground, with Dave's back taking most of the impact.
When they hit the ground, he, though in extreme pain, managed to selflessly ask her if she was OK. After she replied, he passed out.
Dave's spine was completely shattered by the fall. Shirley had broken some vertebrae in her neck. While Shirley recovered fully from her injuries, Dave was completely paralysed from the neck down.
Dave remains brave and optimistic even in the face of paralysis, and some of the feeling in his body has already returned. When Shirley visited him in the hospital, he was joking around, and cheering her up as well. He has even suggested they go skydiving again. The two now have a close relationship. Shirley says she'll never forget what he did for her.
He put his own life at risk to save a stranger's. But Dave doesn't think of himself as a hero. He reckons he wouldn't have been able to live with himself, had he done anything else.
4. Going through fire to save a woman from dying
Jodi Oakes was driving to see a friend after work, when she, tired and sleepy, blacked out behind the wheel. With her foot still pressed on the gas, her car drove full speed into a tree, and caught fire.
While driving home down the same road, Michael Gay noticed a curious sight on the side of the road. He noticed a big fire in an empty field. He saw a tree burning and got curious. He turned his car around and drove closer to the tree. Then he saw a car on fire.
Michael heard screams, and realized there was a woman in the burning car. Inside the car, Jodi was panicking and was trying, but unable to unfasten her seatbelt. Michael ran up to the passenger door of the car, but it was stuck and wouldn't open. Then he ran to the driver-side door, but the flames were too big to get to her that way. So he ran back to the passenger side door and this time, squeezed himself through the window. The fire had burned Jodi's seatbelt. She reached out, and grabbed Michael's hands, and he was able to pull her out through the flames. Her arms and hair were on fire, setting fire to Michael's hands as well. He managed to put out the flames.
An ambulance arrived and she was flown to a hospital. There, the severity of her condition became apparent - she had burns on 50% of her body, injuries to internal organs, bleeding of the brain and facial fractures. Her leg had to be amputated. Had Michael not been there to help, she would've died.
Michael doesn't consider himself a hero, just lucky to be there and help at the right time.
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- H. Scott Dalton said...
I love stories like these. I find courage the most inspiring of human qualities--our capacity to give of ourselves, even when it's hard, even when the giving might kill us, seems almost limitless. It's one of the things that draws me to military history.
Great stories, beutifully told. Well done, Gemma!
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- June 16, 2011 at 12:24 AM
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- January 10, 2012 at 6:28 PM
Colton Reeb was attacked in Clinton BC. Australia does NOT have cougars.
- March 20, 2012 at 1:04 PM
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- March 28, 2012 at 12:21 PM
Was just going to comment on the Colton story but I see it's been done. It's still an amazing story even when it's told correctly!
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- January 25, 2013 at 8:31 PM
hi, we are from australia, just wanted to let you know that we dont actually have any cougars in australia whatsoever.
- February 23, 2013 at 5:06 PM
That is correct. I am also Australian. Zero cougars here.
- May 21, 2013 at 6:12 PM
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Friday, October 17, 2008
HemoGoblins Land on SpankyStokes.com and Toycyte.com
Hey Everyone
I would like to thank SpankyStokes and Collin David of Toycyte for both writing up some nice promotional articles for my HemoGoblins custom 3" dunny series! You can check out the article SpankyStokes wrote here and Collin David's article over here.
I am very excited to say that series sold out in 2 days over at the KidRobot forums! thanks to everyone who purchased a HemoGoblin custom dunny and be on the lookout for pics of the custom 8" HemoGoblin dunny very soon.
Now for anyone who hasn't seen pics of these critters, here they are for your viewing pleasure, enjoy ^_^
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But back to the Max: I dig it. The programming ranges from Tom Petty to Pablo Cruise to Loverboy to the Psychedelic Furs, which are bands I can normally only hear by jumping station to station from KFOX to KOIT to KFOG to KALX. The Max is saving me the step, and I am grateful.
I soaked this radio stuff up as I drove all over the city looking for a club to shout out to me, "Enter, ye fine-ass bee-yatch! Enter here, and be thee merry!" One and a half hours later and I still hadn't found anywhere to watch the game, the NBA opener or finals or some such thing, the idea being that I should go to a sports bar for some reason. But all that time tooling around had solidified my newfound love for the best radio station we have, Oldies 1510 on the AM dial. Not only does 1510 play stuff like the Walker Brothers, early Bee Gees, and doo-wop, but in the spirit of competition, the station is also forcing KFRC to play something other than the same 20 songs it's been rotating for years. For example, I found out that Elvis actually has other hits besides "Suspicious Minds."
And so it was while listening to the Surfaris' "Surfer Joe" and heading south on Folsom that I found it, the bar for me: Dylan's. I needed a pub-ish joint to soothe me road-weary mind, and Dylan's is indeed pub-ish, with soccer jerseys hanging across the ceiling like semaphores, Guinness on tap, a motley assortment of chairs and benches, and a real live Welsh person tending bar. In fact, this place is an homage to Wales. A mural of famous Welsh people rides high on one wall, even though Tom Jones looks like Tony Danza in it, Shirley Bassey looks like Sally from The Dick Van Dyke Show, and Catherine Zeta-Jones looks like Marilyn Manson.
Over the bar, gilded into the wood, reads the Dylan Thomas phrase: "Do not go gentle into that good night/ Rage, rage against the dying of the light." This was apparently written for his dying father, but this bar is a big supporter of the AIDS ride, and the words take on a new meaning.
"Oh Jesus, no ...," said the woman behind the bar, turning off Pat Benatar's "We Belong" from the jukebox to the cheers of those assembled. Wilco picked up the slack immediately. The bartender was heavyset, somewhat unintelligible, and pleasant -- let's face it, Welsh.
"I know corgis," she said to me, referring to my dog, which I had, I suppose mistakenly, identified as a corgi. "Yes," she continued, "I know my Welsh corgis. That dog is not a corgi."
This babe knew everything Welsh, I was sure of it. The place itself could have been in Swansea, with national flags everywhere. She stood in front of her country's like George C. Scott in Patton.
I felt cozy and good immersed in someone else's culture. Which raises the question, why is it that when smallish countries have national pride it's quaint and endearing, but when I see American nationalism I want to puke?
The other radio station I listen to a lot is the liberal talk radio station Air America. I had it on my Walkman when I sat in a booth by the window, perusing all the ancient weeklies the bar seemed to have saved up over by the back door. The main difference between liberals and conservatives is nationalism. Liberals will say that they love this country, but they wouldn't be caught dead waving a flag. Conservatives say that they love this country and rig up Ol' Glory to the back of their pickups so that it will unfurl with every trip to the Home Depot.
On Air America, some listener was calling host Randi Rhodes "un-American" because she didn't support John Bolton for U.S. ambassador to the U.N. "You can't call me un-American, you're un-American ...." Blah blah ....
The game was on the TV. You know, the game that I was supposed to be watching to make some wise observation about the sporting life for this column. Well, here's my observation: I figured out why I fucking hate sports. It's mininationalism. It's flag-waving and face-painting; it's the fascist idea that winning is everything; it's brainwashed spectators forking money into the mouths of billionaire dickheads.
But I do enjoy the garlic fries.
It was time to switch my Walkman back to the Max. Someone has apparently remixed Ambrosia's 1980 classic "Biggest Part of Me." Why fiddle with perfection? From there it was into Seger's "You'll Accompany Me," and then Jesus Jones' "Right Here, Right Now." Awww, yeah. I made it just loud enough to drown out Pavement or some band like that on the jukebox.
Looking out the window, it was just about dusk, but I wasn't going to rage, rage against the dying of the light. This was my favorite time of day. Dylan Thomas, on the other hand, did eventually drink himself into the light, collapsing at the punk rock Hotel Chelsea in New York.
The Clash came on the Max, but of course not "Janie Jones" or "White Riot," nothing that risky. We're talking "Rock the Casbah." I wanted to go visit Wales someday and made a mental note.
Then I realized that I like the Max and Oldies 1510 for the same reason I hate nationalism. I like variety, diversity, class warfare. OK, maybe not that last part.
"Well, maybe there's a little bit of corgi that I see in her," said the bar lady to my dog, catching her at another angle. I was relieved. I wanted her to be Welsh.


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What about disorientation effects for tanks and vehicles? Right now as it is, I can be shot with a High explosive round and nothing happens to me in a tank. I feel it would be more immersive if the screen would shake and maybe a ringing sound would happen.
That other thread failed miserably and if you try to spam or flame here, I will break your arms.
FH2 won't be the last FH.
Maybe we could have searchlights on Hayanitch. Would give the Italians a chance of defending the objectives:
Quote from: FHMax3 on 25-04-2017, 19:04:55Maybe we could have searchlights on Hayanitch. Would give the Italians a chance of defending the objectives: we have search lights on Hayacinth. Look in the guard towers and press 'E' to enter/ 'Left-click' to use it. It even has a nice little 'buzzing' light sound and Gavrant tweaked it to be more useful/ use less performance.They don't necessarily give the Italians a huge advantage, but sometimes I've helped out teammates by Spotting NZ soldiers in the open desert.
You can use them now... although I wonder how much fun you would have considering the state of the map.
Small hint: you won't notice any effect from the search lights if you are playing on low graphcs as me. You won't need them either because ausies look like the stars of the EU flag on this map. That's why (+ the FPS boost) I tend to have many kills playing this map and be one the best players of the round.


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No matter who you are and where you're from, there is one thing that unites us all and that is the need to for a healthy lifestyle. Not everyone will live one, but it is hard to argue against the fact that we need our health to live. With that in mind, we are going to look at what it means to lead a healthy lifestyle and some of the ways that people go about doing so as well as what doctors recommend.
Keeping fit and living your best life go hand in hand. Your body and mind need a certain level of activity in order to maintain health. Medical experts recommend up to 150 minutes of aerobic exercise per week and at least two times a week you should be including strength training such as lifting weights or doing push-ups as well.
There are some types of exercise that work these two styles together so that you can engage all of the muscles in your body through one style of exercise. For example, at home you can take part in yoga which allows you to move your body, be active and learn other parts of exercise like controlling your breathing. Particular styles of this style of exercise like DDP Yoga pride themselves on being more than just the traditional style of yoga and use calisthenics to provide another level of fitness to the routine.
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Exercise and diet do tend to go hand in hand with each other. They complement the work you are putting into another one. Diet consists of many different layers that you should consider before settling on what you are going to do. First of all, what is your diet plan for? If you are looking at weight loss you might want to consider a rounded diet plan like the KetoLogic's keto diet challenge. However, if a low-carb diet is not something you can envision yourself being comfortable doing then you should explore alternative options.
The most important thing to consider when you are looking into any diet plan is that you must make sure you are getting the nutrients your body requires. This goes double if your exercise routine is particularly challenging or intense. Food provides your body with many functions, it isn't just there to fill a hole. You use the nutrients from the different food groups to build up your health, provide energy and improve brain power. Bear in minds what different fruits and nuts give your body through different vitamins.
Your Health
The driving factor behind the decision on exercise and your diet should be how they are benefiting your health. Diets are good for providing some structure to your daily routine, but if something is causing you harm, then you should alter your meal plan so that it suits your digestive system better. The same applies to exercise, don't push yourself too hard because that can cause injury, fatigue or push you to lose motivation.


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In Transition - Taking Stock 5
While i am at that halo of a come back, what do you think of the changes i have made with the blog? I'd love to hear your suggestions in the comment box below.
There are some choice that will be back to haunt us and some we will forever be badge proud in our hearts, that we were brave enough to take the leap of faith. Personally, i have realized that it is those times out of the cocoon that i enjoy the most. Those adrenaline rushed moments. The moments of defining, accepting, embracing and learning.
Welcome to taking stock number five - my transitional record.In case you missed the last stock take,catch up on it here.
Making : prayer consistent.Cooking : gourmet dishes...because a balanced diet is all i need.
Drinking : coffee now that the cold weather is slowly creeping in.
Reading : on Lupus.
Wanting : heavy clothes in my closet.
Looking: for some knee high boots.
Playing: Veronika Bozeman's song 'What is Love'. You can feel the sincerity of the song even with your eyes closed.
Wasting: no opportunities coming my way...whatever it is, I'm all set.
Wishing: that deal goes as planned...then you and i will toast to some pepperoni pizza because i love all of you so much.Enjoying: my 'me' time.
Waiting: for a confirmation. That's the most uneasy thing about projects. Desirous much.
Liking: the noise in the house now that school is out. The like is short term though.Also my new make up collection. A transition it is.
Wondering: when season two of Empire will be out. Music and play are my fetish.In addition, fifty shades has a really really hanging ending,but why?Is there continuation of the same?
Loving: the feeling of being back to blogging.
Hoping: I keep the promises i have made.
Giggling: because real stuff is awesome.
Needing: coffee.
Following: people who inspire me on le gram. Marie Denee being my favourite lately.
Knowing: that it is our responsibility to help out.Be it charity or even donating blood. Despite being engulfed in fear i think it is wise to donate blood,there are people who are in dire need in hospitals.That pint would make a huge difference to their lives. It's the simple things we do that go a long way. My fear of needles quit (sort of) the minute i donated blood last month. What better feeling than knowing you helped save a life?
Thinking: that we should always be full of gratitude despite the many hurdles and busy lives.
Feeling: blessed.
Bookmarking: the many articles i am reading on autism and lupus.
Opening: a new can of spray.
Feel free to share your transitional period articles or ideas in the comment box below as well. It's always fun hearing from you!!
Stay Fabulous!!


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It's no secret that there is often tension between sales and marketing at B2B organizations. This situation is only exacerbated by the oft-present silo mentality, where departments operate as individual units. In fact, Forrester data shows that only 8% of B2B companies have tight marketing and sales alignment. And a report from DemandGen and Insideview asserts that the prevalence of fractured departments is only increasing, driven by the following challenges:
1. Communication
2. Broken / flawed processes
3. Measurement by different metrics
But until the communication challenge is overcome, the other two issues will continue to become larger problems for the organization.
A recent study from App Data Room and Marketo found that sales and marketing alignment can make an organization 67% better at closing deals, reduce friction by 108%, and generate 209% more value from marketing. And according to a 2013 IDC survey, poor alignment costs B2B companies 10% or more of annual revenue, while companies with strong alignment can expect to achieve 20% growth rates.
Let's explore some reasons why marketing and sales communication and alignment are so critical to the organization:
When almost 100% of B2B deals are influenced by content, it is imperative for reps to know what content to share and when. Unfortunately, 2/3 of customers feel that sales people are unprepared for initial meetings. This means that reps don't have the content or resources they need to get ready for the meetings and have value-add conversations with prospects.
Less than 1/3 of a sales person's time goes to core selling activities. For example, a CMO study found that up to 40% of a rep's time is spent looking for or creating content to share with prospects.
With proper alignment and communication, marketing can arm the sales team with the latest content, research, and industry data so that sales can be more responsive and effective. The result? An almost 40% increase in closed deals and approximately 50% decrease in churn.
Marketing creates a ton of great content, but 85% of marketing content is never used by sales. At the same time, 95% of reps say content is essential to progress prospects through the pipeline, but they can't find it, don't know what content to use when, or lack the confidence that it will help advance their deals. This lack of communication and alignment causes organization-wide disconnects, missed opportunities, and lost revenue.
Data is how marketing and sales know what content and messaging works and what doesn't. It's how content creators know where to focus their efforts and how sales reps know what collateral to share with prospects. Data provides valuable insights into areas for improvement and opportunities for new strategies or processes, as well as enables management to measure performance.
From the scenarios discussed above, it's clear that sales and marketing alignment and communication should be a priority for any B2B organization.
Use these 4 steps to get started:
The success of any alignment effort is directly correlated to the level of execution. That means support and participation from executive leadership and consistent implementation across the organization.
In setting the precedence for sharing information between departments, alignment and communication will become ingrained in the culture. And while it may seem on the surface as if the sales and marketing departments have different objectives, the two are actually working toward the same goal: driving revenue.
To effectively support marketing and sales communication, technology must be consistent, accessible, and easily incorporated into both departments' workflows. A sales enablement tool improves marketing and sales communication by using real-time data to determine what content most effectively progresses deals and generates the highest ROI and then surfaces recommended content based on sales situation, right in the reps' CRM and email.
This tooling enables sales reps to deliver the right message at the right time, allowing them to remain focused on sales objectives. It also offers insight into what works and where there are gaps in the content library, so marketing can better focus their time and optimize efforts. With these types of data, both departments can make informed decisions about strategy and process.
Marketing is traditionally measured on top-of-funnel metrics, such as lead generation, brand awareness, and campaign performance. Sales is traditionally measured on bottom-of-funnel metrics, such as revenue generated, number of closed deals, and renewals / upsells. But when both departments are measured based around pipeline, it's easier for them to work with rather than against each other – they can share goals and priorities.
The best way for organizations to increase the bottom line is to work smarter and more efficiently. For example, use metrics to determine which pieces of content are most effective in extending the reach of your message and have the greatest success in helping to close deals.
It's important here for sales and marketing to maintain a continuous feedback loop. This 'shareconomy of knowledge' relies on sharing rather than hoarding both content and feedback. For example, the sales people are on the front-line, talking to prospects and customers on a daily basis. They gain insights into pain points, challenges, and needs that should be shared with marketing, so that they can create relevant content.
Marketing and sales communication is critical to selling effectively in today's ever-changing marketplace. These tips will help your organization improve alignment and see those crucial bottom-line results.
Shelley Cernel is the Senior Marketing Manager for KnowledgeTree.
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