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Romeo has been a fun horse to have around and has had a ton of miles put under his belt. He will go anywhere you point him and has very good confidence. Reno has a nice fast walk and can cover a lot of country in a day of trail riding out by himself or in a group. Not only is he a trail horse but also a super broke solid arena horse and would do well in low level ranch riding classes . He knows all about moving off your legs like side passing, pivots, picks up both leads with ease, he is super light in his face and has a very good easy to ride type of feel, onto of good movement. And then to top Romeo off he does all the fun trips from Laying down to sitting up to doing the Spanish Walk he’s pretty fun to have around to play with. He is 100% sound and health. Feel free to reach out to us with further questions.

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What: A mix of exercises that have become a part of Whine-Man’s Hill lore and maybe a little something different. Wear gloves and be prepared for something unexpected

https://f3columbus.com/2018/09/19/pre-blast-9-20-18-whine-mans-hill-one-year-of-memories/

New conference, same goal. Alex reflects on his experience in the BIG10 Tournament in his junior and final season at Maryland. Tournament time, the time of year that was built off training and preparation from the previous fall and winter season. New conference, new environment, same junkyard dog mentality. We finished fourth in the BIG10 despite a bumpy finish to the end of the regular season. Last year we were in the ACC and lost to Georgia Tech in the championship. We returned with our core from the prior year with a lot of experience and grit while bringing in talented freshmen with a hunger that fit our culture. Despite not finishing the season as strong as last year, we felt we were the team to beat in the BIG10. The BIG10 Championship was being played at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota home of the Twins. I was excited to play in a major league stadium, sit in the bullpen, and pitch on the game mound. The hotel we stayed at was in downtown Minneapolis, within walking distance of the stadium. Upon arrival to our rooms, we had a congratulatory gift waiting for us from the BIG10 for making it to the tournament. We received shirts, backpacks, and pullovers that had the BIG10 logo on them. It felt like we were big leaguers getting the royal treatment. It was a great experience even more so because my dad flew out from New York to be there for the tournament. He’d come to as many games as he and my mom could, but he wasn’t going to miss what would most likely be my last conference tournament. The schedule came out for the tournament and as a four seed, we opened against the fifth seed, Michigan State. Our games were slotted for an 11 pm start time so our days were going to be structured a little differently than normal for the next few days. The routine would stay the same, we would just wake up and go to sleep a little later. Breakfast became lunch for most of us, waking up around 11 am to noon before having to be on the bus to go to lift by 2 pm. After lift we would come back to the hotel and relax for a few hours as we ate lunch. Around 6 pm we would have our scouting meeting followed by heading over to Target Field for batting practice. Due to the field being used by the teams playing before us, we took batting practice in the tunnels underneath the stadium. We’d be on the field by 10 pm ready to stretch and throw, finishing with infield, outfield, and a team prayer. I remember the first time walking through the tunnel onto Target Field, I was in complete awe. I had been in the stands for so many different MLB games, but to jog out of the tunnel onto the field with your spikes chattering up the concrete steps was just indescribable. The grass was cut fresh like a golf course’s first cut and there wasn’t a spec of dirt out of place. The backdrop of the ballpark was downtown Minneapolis which included countless buildings and Target Center, home of the Minnesota Timberwolves. I had energy I didn’t know I had when I stepped on that field. It was a taste of what the future could hold for me, and I loved it. After beating the fifth seed Michigan State 2-1 we were slotted to play the BIG10’s top seed, Illinois. Illinois had been on a 27-game win streak coming into the second round of the BIG10 tournament. They were a favorite to host a regional in the NCAA tournament and had a lot of the same characteristics as our 2014 team that went on a deep run late in the post-season. They could hit, pitch, and defend while having experience, youth, and a lot of projected MLB prospects. We cheered when we found out we’d be playing the Fighting Illini. We felt that their run of 27-games was enough and that our storyline was going to trump theirs. After a gritty and gutsy 9 innings the Terps took down the top seed and we were onto the next round. The last team we had to beat to get to the BIG10 Championship was six-seed Indiana. Just a few weeks ago we had been swept by the Hoosiers at home in College Park, but the regular season was over, and we were 3-0 going into this game. We proved our resilience and short-term memories by beating Indiana 4-2 and set our eyes on the Championship game. Back-to-back years we found ourselves in our conference championship. Last year we were in the ACC Championship and lost against Georgia Tech. This year we were in the BIG10 Championship against the team the “experts and analysts” predicted we would face, Michigan. The feelings that we had leading up to our series in Ann Arbor earlier in the season came rushing back, but this time we felt like we had something to prove. With our blue-collar mindset and chips on our shoulders, we couldn’t wait to play the coach that recruited many of us and a chance to prove that the series in early March was a fluke. From the first pitch, the intensity was blaring from both dugouts. The alpha in each of us came out and we were ready to do whatever it took to win that game. Michigan had a 4-3 lead going into the ninth inning and we were unable to manufacture the game-tying run. With the final pitch thrown, for the second straight year, we had come up short of our goal of winning the conference championship. The thoughts of “what if” came into our minds but we were a resilient group that knew we still had more baseball left to play that season. With the disheartening loss, we packed our bags and returned home to College Park where we would find out what NCAA Regional we were going to be placed in during the Selection Show.

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As you know, the challenging operating environment coupled with strong consumer demand continues to apply significant pressure on the cost of raw materials, labor, and transportation. These pressures are impacting nearly every industry, and ours is no exception as we continue to absorb permanent increases throughout our operations. Effective Feb. 1, 2022, a 5% price increase will be added to all products in the form of a line-item surcharge. The 5% surcharge will be visible to you in DirectConnect® and the Mobile Selling App and listed separately on each invoice. This surcharge approach is a way to bridge the gap between Feb. 1 and the 2022 Price & Reference Guide effective date. As always, we very much appreciate your business and partnership. Read more • Add comment Thibaut/Anna French price increase 1/1/2022 Monday, November 29, 2021 4:20 PM | Jill Ragan Scully (Administrator) Dear Customers, Please accept this notice of the updated recommended US retail prices for Thibaut and Anna French, which will go into effect with new orders placed beginning January 1st, 2022. Updated sample book inserts for our collections can be downloaded by clicking the links below. Items that have an asterisk after the price indicates that there has been a change. We will, of course, honor any open quotations for early 2022, provided they have been logged with our customer service team by December 31, 2021. If you have outstanding quotes for specific items, please contact your Thibaut representative or showroom. Thibaut and Anna French are committed to offering you the quality you expect and deserve. We understand that these are challenging times and do not take these pricing decisions lightly. Thibaut greatly appreciates your continued business and support, and we look forward to sharing with you the fabulous (and exclusive!) new collections coming in 2022! Sincerely, Andrea Eckberg Vice President of Sales – North America » CLICK HERE for Thibaut Fabric Collection Retail Price Sheets » CLICK HERE for Thibaut Wallpaper Collection Retail Price Sheets » CLICK HERE for Anna French Fabric Collection Retail Price Sheets » CLICK HERE for Anna French Wallpaper Collection Retail Price Sheets Read more • Add comment Norwalk Furniture Price Increase Notice Tuesday, November 02, 2021 5:13 PM | Jill Ragan Scully (Administrator) Good afternoon, It was great to see everyone this past week in High Point in our Norwalk showroom. Many of you participated in our seminars, took part in our Intiaro vodka tasting and from the initial looks of the orders, many of you needed upholstery to fill floors. For all of this, I thank you. Our industry continues to thrive even with the shortages of raw materials, labor, and transportation. Since our last price increase on June 22nd, we have seen double-digit increases from many of our outside vendors including springs, reclining mechanisms, foam, and plywood. For these reasons, we will have a line-wide increase of 5% effective November 23rd. Based on macro-economic projections, we anticipate these raw material price increases will continue over the next few quarters. We are committed to taking as small of an increase as we can to help you absorb these price increases at the retail level, but we do need to let you know what we are anticipating. New price lists will be online next week for download in the Customer Center. We continue to see delays in our specialty cores and backs from our third-party vendors. This past month we have been able to add an additional vendor to help relieve some pressure, but they are still behind in labor. Even with all these delays, the demand for specialty cores continues to rise. In the last year, we have seen a 40% increase in specialty core orders. With this increase and delays, we are adding an additional 2 weeks for specialty cores extending them out to 30 weeks. We know this affects not only the new orders but the ones currently in the system. Over the last few months with these delays, many of you have converted orders to our in-house produced ultra cores. This has helped speed up production and we have been able to keep orders with ultra core cushions on or around 18 weeks. In an effort to reverse the trend, we are continuing to increase production units on a daily basis, including hiring and training additional employees, and working toward building our own specialty core construction in-house. We know this has been a challenging year. We appreciate your business and your support as this ever changing world continues to turn. Scot Kanaly Norwalk Furniture, VP Sales 419-744-3391 Read more • Add comment Fabricut Hardware Price Increase – Effective October 18th Tuesday, October 19, 2021 7:28 AM | Jill Ragan Scully (Administrator) Dear Valued Fabricut Customer, As you are likely aware, the world supply chain has been experiencing notable challenges due to increased demands, cost increases of raw materials, lack of global labor and shipping constraints. All of these factors are resulting in increased pricing within all areas of the supply chain in our industry. Fabricut’s various hardware brands have all been hit with price increases which we have absorbed until now. While we have absorbed these increases for as long as possible we now need to pass on some of the increases to our customers. Paris Texas Hardware and The Finial Company have already published a price increase and now we have increases in Byron & Byron, Trend, Fabricut and Quick Ship Hardware. Increases average anywhere from 6-25%. Byron & Byron, which has not had a price increase since its launch six years ago, has incurred the most significant increases. Please note that the new pricing is already on in the Download Center and that the new price lists take effect on Monday, October 18th. Fabricut will honor existing pricing on any hardware quotes given in the last 30 days. For questions or help with your hardware order, please contact our dedicated Hardware Customer Service team at 800.763.1348 or We thank you for your business and appreciate your continued loyalty to all of our brands. Sincerely, David Finer CEO Fabricut, Inc. Read more • Add comment Kasmir Price increase effective 10/25/2021 Thursday, October 14, 2021 11:34 AM | Jill Ragan Scully (Administrator) Price Increase October 25, 2021.pdf Read more • Add comment Uttermost pricing update- effective September 7th, 2021 Wednesday, September 01, 2021 12:03 PM | Jill Ragan Scully (Administrator) Download Updated Price List | View online SIGN IN FURNITURE MIRRORS ART LAMPS LIGHTING ACCESSORIES Ladies and Gentlemen: I would like to add some additional comments to my August 13th letter below. Business conditions remain challenging. Nevertheless, we are doing everything possible to build up our inventory and reduce our lead times. It will take many months to get our performance back to where it should be, as we simply can't produce and get containers fast enough. Container availability remains our biggest bottleneck with limited capacity, which is driving up costs from just a few weeks ago. Due primarily to this, we must pass along another price increase to help cover some of our cost increase. This increase averages out to 5.6% overall. We review this item by item with all costs reviewed. Please see the price changes and new price list linked here. This new price list is effective September 7th. I know business is difficult at retail also, and the frequent price changes are tough to manage. We are not passing along these cost increases without great thought as our aim is to be the best vendor partner possible. Thank you for your patience and your business. Sincerely, Read more • Add comment Fabricut announcement- HARDWARE price increase Wednesday, July 28, 2021 3:54 PM | Jill Ragan Scully (Administrator) Dear Valued Customer, We have been advised from our trusted partner Paris Texas Hardware and The Finial Company™ that they are facing significant challenges with global material shortages, manufacturing capacity and ocean container supply constraints, all of which are resulting in escalating pricing pressures within each segment of the supply chain. These are issues that we face not just in hardware but in all segments of our business. We all have been doing everything within our power to prevent, negotiate and dispute the cost increases incurred because of these challenges while working hard to protect our customers by absorbing the initial impact and cost of goods price increases over the last 3 years. Because of the high increases being incurred, Paris Texas Hardware and The Finial Company are passing on a price increase to their customers. Effective August 1st, Fabricut will be implementing a price increase across the following categories: PRODUCT CATEGORY PRICE INCREASE Decorative Drapery Hardware* (including The Finial Company™, The Finial Company™ Metal Baton Draw Traverse and Paris Texas Hardware) 10% Manual Corded and Baton Draw Traverse Systems for The Finial Company™ and Paris Texas Hardware (excluding The Finial Company™ Metal Baton Draw Traverse) 15% R-TEC Automation® Motorized Traverse Systems, Somfy Motorized Traverse Systems and BTX Motorized Traverse Systems (including motorization and automation accessories) 15% Fabricut will honor existing pricing on all orders placed and pending between now and August 1, 2021. We will have the updated digital price lists in August. *A 10% tariff surcharge will still apply to all decorative drapery hardware in The Finial Company™ and Paris Texas Hardware. We appreciate the opportunity to be part of your business and strive to be the preferred partner to continue to help you profitably grow your business. Best regards, David Finer Chief Executive Officer Fabricut, Inc. Read more • Add comment Folia freight cost increase beginning August 2, 2021 Tuesday, July 27, 2021 10:11 AM | Jill Ragan Scully (Administrator) Dear Folia Customer, As you may be aware, there have been unprecedented increases in the cost of inland and ocean and air transport over the past year. The logistic companies have advised that we can expect these increases to continue in the coming months due to the lack of transport availability, heightened demand, congestion in ports of departure and arrival, and Covid protocols. As a result, worldwide shipment costs spiked to more than four times the normal rates in just the last 60 days. We have been absorbing these additional costs for the past six to eight months, but the size of the most recent increases puts us in a position where we can no longer do so completely on our own. We will continue to absorb a fair share of the increases ourselves, but beginning August 2, 2021, we will be applying a Freight surcharge of $.35 per yard and $.35 per roll of wallpaper to all invoices. We will continue to monitor the transport issues for the next 4 to 5 months with the hope that the situation eases and reverts to more normal levels. Thank you for your continuing support. Read more • Add comment New discount from The Workroom Marketplace Wednesday, July 21, 2021 11:50 AM | Jill Ragan Scully (Administrator) $20 off of Printed Table Canvas from The Workroom Marketplace. Discount code is available within vendor list.

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Update, May 29, 2020 (1:24 AM ET): We’ve updated the original article with more information about Samsung’s new debit card for the US. Read on for everything you need to know. Original article, May 7, 2020 (3:53 AM ET): Samsung Pay is already quite popular with anyone who owns one of the company’s many phones such as the Samsung Galaxy S20. Now, it looks like Samsung is going even harder on payments by introducing its own debit card and cash management account. The offering is called Samsung Money by SoFi. The cash management account that Samsung is planning to use will be created in partnership with SoFi, a US-based personal finance company. Meanwhile, the debit card will be issued by The Bancorp Bank. According to Samsung’s announcement, it will release its new Mastercard-branded debit card alongside the Samsung Money by SoFi cash management account later this summer. Samsung is calling it a new “mobile-first money management system” and its members will also be eligible for exclusive Samsung Pay benefits. How will the new Samsung debit card work? To get a Samsung debit card, you’ll also have to sign-up for a Samsung Money By SoFi account. Samsung says that the cash management account will have no account fees. It also promises to reward users with higher interest earnings relative to the national average of transactional accounts. If you want to sign up for the Samsung debit card, you’ll be able to choose between opening an individual or a joint cash management account. Account setup can be completed through the Samsung Pay app and a virtual debit card will appear within the app once approved. After that, users will also receive a physical ready-to-use debit card in the mail that they can activate using the Samsung Pay app. Samsung For security, the physical Samsung debit card will not display the card number, expiration date, or CVC. If users want to access that information, they will find it within the “Money” tab of the Samsung Pay app. 10 best tax apps, expense apps, and tax prep apps for Android Apps The Samsung Pay app will also let users check their balance, review past statements, flag suspicious activity, freeze or unfreeze their card, change the PIN, search previous transactions, and more. Samsung Samsung says users will earn reward points for every transaction done through their Money By SoFi cards. Those with 1,000 or more rewards points will be able to redeem them for cash in their Money By SoFi accounts. How to sign up for the Samsung debit card? Those interested in getting the new Samsung Debit card and Money By SoFi account can head here to join a waitlist and get more updates. For now, this is a US-only service. Samsung is offering customers a chance to win $1,000 in Samsung reward points for opening a new account. Those who get the reward will be able to use it towards buying a new Galaxy S20, QLED 4K TV, or any other Samsung product This isn’t the first time a company like Samsung has decided to get into the physical payment card game. Apple has its own credit card — the aptly named Apple Card. Google is rumored to be releasing a debit card as well. It’ll be interesting to see if consumers are looking for more forms of physical payment or if most are looking to move into contactless options.

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-debit-card-1116627/

today is thanksgiving. thinking about all the things that i am thankful for the main thing that i keep thinking of is you. i am thankful that i knew you, i am thankful that you made my life better, that you impacted me in such a way that i will never forget the times i shared with you. Because of you dil i am a much better person, i was thinking about the times we shared the other day. and of course i burst with laughter thinking about baskin robbins! there is no person i would have rather “accomplished” tryng every flavor with. and like you said to me “they would not have samples or 31 different flavors if they didnt expect us to try each one”. i am thankful that such an amazing soul like yours was and still is in the world. i am thankful that i got to know you, that i got to spend time with you, and that you were and always will be a part of my life. i love you dil, and i know that you are up there watching over on us, i know that you wil always be here for me when i need you and i know that you will continue to change the world for the better, with your amazing smile and your positivity. love you and miss you so much dil. and thank you for entering my life but never leaving.

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Like anything else that is complex, the Tarot can take years to learn. If you plan to do readings for others you must learn them as completely as possible. This will help ensure that you don’t mislead someone by interpreting the cards wrongly Giving a reading is a great responsibility. A person coming to you for guidance tends to look up to you and trusts what you tell them. You don’t want to misguide someone or change their destiny by giving them a haphazard reading. If you would like to practice on a family member or friend you must tell them that you are a novice and that they should not take so literally what you tell them, not at this point anyway. As long as you explain that it is practice I doubt you would reap any karma. So pick your victims with care 🙂 The best way to start learning the Tarot is by taking and understanding the Fool’s journey. This will help you understand the sequence of events and how the Fool got there. Along with the Fool’s journey you should also study Numerology. The Magician ( 1 ) is equal to the meaning of the number 1 which is also related to the meaning of the Aces ( 1 ) and the Wheel of Fortune.( 10 ) For instance the Magician ( 1 ) is mastery of focused energy, this focused energy zooms in and manifests the things we desire. We become creators of our lives. The Aces which are also ones ( 1 ) Are things that are new, from new love to new life. The seeds under the ground waiting to burst through as a new beautiful plant. It is also the start of something. The Wheel of fortune ( 10 ) is about New Cycles, the beginning of an event that will go full circle. A new chapter in our lives that is about to begin. In Numerology the one year, is a year we begin a new 9 year cycle. A time to focus and start a new venture. In short, learning Numerology will help greatly when looking for meaning in the cards. As you are learning the meaning of each card in detail, you can also learn shorter versions that are more like “ Tarot Card Meanings at a Glance “ Cards with the same meaning grouped together help to identify the entire meaning of the reading. It is best to look at all of the cards at once to start. I learned the Tarot by doing readings for myself. I recorded in a journal the cards I turned over and the position each card was found. Later when the events occurred in my life, I was in hind sight able to see more clearly what the cards were trying to tell me. This was a great help in learning the meaning of each card. As a matter of fact I would suggest this over doing readings for others. So that this article does not become too lengthy I will be doing it in two to three parts. In part two I will group together some cards with basically the same meaning.

https://fifalottolove.com/make-learning-the-tarot-easier-part-i/

The e-banker robots are very useful for protecting the information of the customers, money, and investments, and many more facilities are provided by the e-bankers robots. These robots also reduce the mistakes done by humans, the humans even trust these robots for doing any transactions or taking money out from the bank easily. Some new technologies are needed to be acknowledged for providing many services to the consumers. This will make the work of the consumers very much easy. The transactions between two or three persons are getting very much familiar to the people in the pandemic times of COVID-19. These are solving many issues related to money. Bots in Banking The various benefits of the robots also save the time of the banks doing transactions and providing information to the consumers. The consumer’s time is also saved as they do not have to stand in a large queue for solving their problems. The chatbots are used for solving the problems of humans because the consumers add their problems to the chatbots which are available on the end side of CX. The chatbots provide the information to the RPA and then the RPA solves the problem at the back. The RPA shows the person or the consumers if they are transferring the large amount to the fraud account. In this way, a large amount is being saved. Various researches show that e-banker robots are very much useful in banks for providing information, transactions, or any other problems. The e-banker robots have become an important part of the life of people. The various multinational banks are providing these types of facilities to the consumers. The hang-ups of digitalization The various companies of retail banks are trying their best to use banker’s robots. The people are mostly using these facilities because it will take decisions biasedly not like people by taking donations. It may show some effects on the information which is stored inside the AI because any person can use this personal information for any wrong work. Some of the people are still also standing in the long queue for the issues of there because they are thinking that the machine will not understand their feelings of people. Moving towards trust The technical issues may not solve the problems which the people are facing but the demand for e-banker robots is increasing day by day and the codes which are used for making the machine are very much complicated. This complication would not be shown to the people and quickly solve each problem. The bots which are used are making the correct balance between the high technology and the high technology interactions so that the information could be provided quickly. Some technicians are doing their best to solve the issue related to the information in the upcoming time. This is very much useful in providing the correct information so that you can be saved from any threat or a fraud case. In the upcoming time, it would be having great demand.

https://www.robotsscience.com/humanoid/would-you-trust-robot-of-e-bankers/

If you have a diploma of a Dutch professional bachelor's (HBO) you have to do 30 credits (one credit is 28 hours of workload) prerequisites (in Dutch: schakelvakken) before you can start with your MSc programme. These prerequisite courses are scheduled in the first year of your studies. Next to the five prerequisite courses you are following master's courses. You have to pass the prerequisites within 12 months. Prerequisites or linkage programme Students with an HBO degree must follow a prerequisite or linkage programme of 30 credits which is integrated in their programme. This linkage programme consists of the following courses: Mathematics Research design and research methods Quantitative research methodology and statistics Two specialisation courses in management, consumer studies or economics. These courses must be completed in the first year of your studies in Wageningen. The linkage programme is mixed with courses of the regular programme. After completing the linkage courses you will be registered as a master's student. When students don't complete the linkage courses in one year, they must register as bachelor's students and pay higher tuition fees. Due to the linkage programme your programme will be two and a half years. Admission to prerequisites To be admitted to the prerequisites you have to meet the following requirements next to the general admission requirements: 1. You should have a (i) relevant degree or a (ii) related degree to Management, Economics and Consumer studies. (i) relevant degree: degree in social sciences in the field of management, marketing, accounting, (general, agricultural, development or environmental) economics, consumer behaviour or sociology. (ii) related degree: degree in the field of agriculture, plant sciences, animal sciences, environmental sciences, nutrition and health or other related fields in the agriculture or food sciences. 2. Within your HBO-programme you should have 60 credits of courses within any of the following (specialisation) areas: (i) Business studies: management, marketing, operations research, business economics, information technology, accounting, finance, financial management, commerce, law, logistics, facility management. (ii) Consumer studies: sociology, marketing, consumer behaviour, economics, psychology, communication, law (iii) Economics and governance: Agricultural economics, development economics, environmental economics, econometrics, agricultural policy, environmental policy, institutional economics international trade, law. You must have done at least 30 credits of courses in one of the areas indicated above to be permitted to follow that specialisation. Please note: Mathematics, statistics, and methodology courses are not included here. Internship and thesis will also not be included as courses for this purpose. HBO minor Professional BSc (HBO) students can obtain a minor at Wageningen University. This minor is scheduled during the first three periods of the academic year: from September until the end of January. In consultation with your own study advisor you can choose to do a minor in the third or fourth year of your professional BSc programme. Your programme needs to cover fields similar to the MME programme, i.e. management, marketing, consumers or economics. Each specialisation offers a seperate minor. Together with a Wageningen University study advisor you may choose which minor to follow. In order to be admitted to this minor you should have obtained 150 of the 180 credits of the first 3 years (when you are in your fourth year) of your own study programme. When you want to subscribe for a HBO-minor you should subscribe yourself as a 'bijvakstudent'. This means you are a student at another university or HBO who is following one or more courses at Wageningen University. You also need permission from your study advisor of your HBO or university to follow the courses here. Exemption for internship If you did a relevant internship of at least 24 credits, as part of your HBO degree, you don't have to do an internship as part of your study here. Instead of the internship you have do an extended essay of 12 credits in a field related to your HBO-internship or related to your chosen specialisation within MSc Management, economics and consumer studies. However, you are free to decide if you do another internship or write an extended essay. Degree is still anticipated If you have not yet obtained your degree but will be obtaining your degree within the next few months (before September 1), you may still apply and be admitted conditional on your obtaining a degree before September 1. In that case, please also indicate courses that you are doing at present or will be doing before you complete your studies.

https://www.wur.nl/web/show/id=4447770/langid=13504497

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In my latest foray into my local movie store’s bargain bin, I managed to turn up an interesting DVD, titled “The Animated Passion”: Of course, I had to pick it up. It is a Bargain Bin(ge) / (God)Awful Movies crossover! It turns out that the DVD is actually two different short animated movies. They appear to be sort-of related, despite one having a 1988 release and the other 2004. They also look pretty much identical in style, with only minor differences. They are similar enough that I had trouble distinguishing them as different movies, especially given that “He Is Risen” occurs chronologically immediately after “Worthy is the Lamb”. With a little cutting, they could be the same movie easily. Seriously, tell me if these two clips look like they are from different movies: Both movies are directed by Richard Rich, who is mostly known as one of three directors on “The Fox and The Hound”. Most of his career since that time has been dedicated to religious animated movies like these. Judging from the quality of these movies, I’m not so sure that was by choice. The biggest surprise I found, primarily because there is no promotion of it on the box whatsoever, is that “He is Risen” was written by acclaimed Sci-Fi / Fantasy author Orson Scott Card (of “Ender’s Game” fame). According the IMDb, he did a fair amount of that back in the 80’s. I suppose that isn’t so surprising given his much-maligned opinions on homosexuality, but I was still taken aback to see his name on screen. Yeah, fuck this guy As soon as the first film (“Worthy is the Lamb”) started, there was a lengthy disclaimer on screen about the fact that people from multiple faiths would be depicted, and that no offense was intended to anyone. That sent up a red flag off the bat for me, as it would anyone. As it turns out, it was quite justified. The depictions of Jewish people in this movie are, to say the least, not good. The voice actors go way over-the-top, and the character designs / animations are not flattering. All of that said, the fellow voicing Caiaphas was one of the few highlights in the whole film. He was capital-A “ACTING”. The only people who ever came close to him in hammy-ness were the guys doing Pilate and Judas, fulfilling the age-old tradition of over-the-top bad dudes. In contrast, the guy voicing Jesus sounded like he was about 85 years old. He was soft-spoken, elderly, and was about the least charismatic voice in the cast. This seems to be a running problem with depicting Jesus in just about anything: he always comes off as incredibly boring. I guess that’s the Christian idea of perfection? Helix has a pretty winning personality compared to your typical on-screen Jesus The animation in both of these movies is…sub-par. In particular, most of the male characters have identical beards/mustaches, which makes telling people apart nearly impossible. There were also a lot of moments where the motions seemed jarring, like they were cutting corners by skipping frames. There were instances where the animators clearly didn’t know what they were doing, such as when anyone’s feet were in motion on screen, or if any characters were depicted crying. There is also a horrifying moment where sheep are shown in a state of panic during an earthquake. The animators’ attempt to depict sheep mouths looks like nightmare fuel. While watching these, I specifically remarked that this is the worst animated feature I had seen since the Titanic animated movies. After doing research, it turns out that the voice actor for Caiaphas was in BOTH of those Titanic animated flicks. Even better, he was the rapping dog. Really. The next huge problem with these movies requires some context. Check out this passage from the back of the box: Your family will enjoy these two movies, appropriate even for young children…These high-quality, scripturally accurate stories will completely captivate children Let me break down the issue into two key phrases from that passage: “scripturally accurate” and “captivate children”. These movies pull scripture and dialogue straight out of the King James Bible. There are no colloquialisms here, and no attempts to make the features kid-friendly outside of not animating blood. These movies are pretty damn verbose, and astoundingly boring to boot. Outside of the unintentionally entertaining voice acting by the bad guys, this was a chore. I watched these with a couple of friends who I’ve been riffing on movies with for years, and the room was silent for most of the running time. If we couldn’t find much entertainment here, kids are going to tear their eyes out. If you happen upon this DVD in a bargain bin, I can loosely recommend picking it up. Both features are pretty straight-forward at face value, but the voice acting and animation are bad enough to get some amusement. Also, there are some horrid sing-a-longs on the DVD that use the same animation. In fact, they seem to be discarded scenes from other features, because the characters move their mouths as if they should be speaking, but there is no dialogue for them. Instead, the sing-a-long track is playing, which at first made me think that the characters were singing. I suppose that is one way to make up for a lost audio track or a spare bit of footage? I think they are only on the DVD to fill up all of the empty space on the disc, because combined both features probably don’t crack an hour of run time. Share this: Twitter Facebook Like this: Like Loading... Related atheismbad christian moviebad moviesbad religious moviefilmhe is risenjesus animated moviemoviesrichard richthe animated passionworst moviesworthy is the lamb

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THE #1 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES OF TACKLE FOOTBALL, THE YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP (YNC) PRESENTS THEIR 2021 PRE-SEASON EVENTS! The Youth National Championship is an elite playoff series that was created to provide a platform for (non all-star) youth football teams to compete at a national level in a well-organized and professional manner. The YNC will crown a true National Champion at every age level from 6U-14U. Prior to the 2017 YNC event, there was no way for a team to win an undisputed National Championship title in football. There has always been league champions, but never a true national champion. The YNC was formed by coaches, parents, and industry leaders to provide the best teams a legitimate platform to compete for a coveted YNC National Championship title.

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“I am a graduate of Wendell Phillips High School (in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood) and Northwestern University. I grew up in the Ida B. Wells Homes and the Clarence Darrow Homes (former public housing projects in Bronzeville ). I am one of seven children and the first to attend college. Without the Pullman Scholarship I would not have been able to afford to finish college. I went on to receive a master’s from Boston University and a J.D. (juris doctor, a law degree) from Boston College. I recently retired from serving as a juvenile court judge after 20 years.” -Leslie Harris, J.D., Northwestern University “My mother’s family arrived in northern Indiana from Holland in the late 1850s to find fertile farmland ideal for starting their new life as American farmers. But as often happens, the first generation after their arrival decided to break out in many directions, a few of whom ended up on the south side of Chicago working for Pullman. I don’t have all the details of what jobs they performed, or whether they lived in Pullman houses or shopped at the Pullman stores, or if they were around for the famous strike, but I do know they settled there for generations. Even in my childhood in the 1970s, we used to visit many of my older relatives that still lived in Roseland. In the late 1980s, I benefited from Mr. Pullman’s foundation, whose scholarship helped fund my undergraduate education at Bucknell University from 1988-92. More than a century after my first ancestors began working for the Pullman Palace Car Company, his legacy was still having an impact on my family and me. Today, I work with the Foundation donating my time, financial support and expertise to help ensure that legacy continues for the next generation of worthy scholars from Cook County. In the end, some may view George Pullman as a heartless capitalist exploiting workers, but that narrow view misses the dramatic influence this early Chicago industrialist had on our city, our culture and on the lives of thousands of people in Chicagoland and around the world – an influence that extends long beyond the life of George Pullman or the company he founded.” -Jeff Tryka, CFA, ’92, Bucknell University “In 1970, I was one of the fortunate recipients of a Pullman Foundation scholarship which allowed me to attend Washington University in St. Louis. Having grown up on the south side of Chicago I am proud of this Foundation and its mission. I am impressed with the caliber of students who are selected for these awards and only wish that there were more funds available to support more students in their academic endeavors. The daughter of George Pullman has created a wonderful legacy in memory of her father.” – Margaret Marek Rohter, MPH,CPHA,LEHP, ’73, Washington University in St. Louis “The Pullman Scholarship could not cover the cost of tuition at Northwestern, but their gift certainly made a difference to me in so many other ways. They made me feel important and worthy. Their gift was a form of unanticipated support that came when I needed support the most. That support has stuck with me 40 years later, inspiring me to start my own foundation – an arts foundation, which aspires to inspire others, and impact them in a way that makes them feel the way that the Pullman Foundation made me feel.” -Andrea J. Fulton, ’83, Northwestern University “My grandfather came to the U.S. before the turn of the 20th century and was employed as a tradesman at the Pullman works in Roseland. Although I never knew him, my father always talked about the Pullman factory, the lay-out of the community and the splendor of the Hotel Florence. During my youth I was surrounded by the Pullman community. Mendel CHS (formerly Pullman Tech) was school to many of my friends. Gatley Stadium was home to most of my high school football games. The shadows of the Pullman factories were a constant reminder of the powerful empire that was once in my backyard. Fortunately, the Pullman legacy has continued through the Pullman Educational Foundation. The Foundation was there for me when I needed financial assistance for my college education. As a direct relative of a Pullman Co. employee I was able to qualify for a Pullman Scholarship. I received 4 years of aid which significantly eased the financial burden on me and my parents. Today, my two children receive financial assistance from the Pullman Foundation for their college education. We now have 4 generations that have benefited from the Pullman legacy stretching over 12 decades.”

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PPM was retained to prepare a Spill Prevention and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC) update for a petroleum bulk on a 23-acre site in Trussville, AL. The client is a wholesaler of oil products in bulk and packaged quantities, a fuel distributor/transporter, and marketer of used oil. Federal regulations require the preparation and implementation of a SPCC Plan for all facilities which have an aggregate storage capacity greater than 1,320 gallons, and have the potential to discharge oil or oil-related substances to the navigable waters of the U.S. or adjoining shorelines. The primary objective of the SPCC Plan is to provide written instructions to site personnel on how to prevent oil from reaching navigable waters. The Plan was designed to familiarize oil handling personnel at the facility with areas of potential spills, the procedures used to respond to a spill, and the methods and procedures used to inspect equipment so that the risk of an accidental spill is reduced. The Plan was certified by a registered professional engineer. The Plan will undergo an administrative review at a minimum of every five years and will be amended by an engineer whenever there is a modification in facility design, construction, storage capacity, operation, or maintenance. While no facility design modifications had been made since the last five year review, PPM was able to identify several key safety recommendations for implementation at the facility. PPM’s update of our client’s SPCC plan enable them to maintain compliance with federal regulations and provide strategic safety recommendations to ensure the protection of the environment in the event of an accidental spill.

https://www.ppmco.com/portfolio-item/spcc-response-plans-and-training/

Since the early 1990s, winemaker Francis Blanchet has crafted a special selection of pure Sauvignon Blanc from fruit selected from flint-rich vineyards for us. This unique terroir announces itself explosively: knock two vineyard stones together and you can’t help but be bowled over by the aroma of firecracker smoke. Indeed, fumé means “smoked” in French, which gives you more than a hint of why Sauvignon Blanc from producers like Blanchet in this charmed appellation across the river from Sancerre is so energetic and mineral-driven. Now that Francis’ son, Mathieu, has joined the winery, the Blanchet family can count eight generations of winemakers among its ranks. This centuries-plus dedication to the soul of the Loire and the character of Sauvignon Blanc, its native grape, make the Blanchet clan a reliable source for the true voice of this vibrant grape. In addition to our special flint-soil selection, Francis has further identified unique plots of land—whether with older, massal selection vines or ‘Kriotine,’ for example, from chalky limestone soils—and then has bottled them separately. This attention to terroir is what sets Blanchet Sauvignon Blanc apart from, and certainly qualitatively above, more basic regional bottlings. For us, Domaine Blanchet offers one of the most expressive, unadulterated tastes of Sauvignon Blanc, choosing to raise his wines only in tank—so what you savor with every glass is the most natural expression of “smoky” Sauvignon there is. FARMING & WINEMAKING Winemaker Francis Blanchet cares for his vines sustainably, with the goal of ensuring each vineyard’s unique character and the resonant flavors and aromas of Sauvignon Blanc are expressed honestly in each bottle. The estate regularly plows vineyard rows, and plants beneficial herbs to control weed growth and stimulate vines’ roots to dig deeper into the soil. Estate holdings cover a range of classic Loire terroir, including Kimmeridgian marl, flint/clay, and limestone. Many of Blanchet’s wines are based on a particular terroir selection, to highlight in the glass each unique expression of Sauvignon Blanc. For a map of each of Blanchet’s vineyard holdings and how they relate to each of his terroir-inspired bottlings, please download this document (PDF). Interestingly, estate vines, following DNA testing, have proved to be some of the oldest existing clones of Sauvignon Blanc—the true “mother” rootstock of Loire Sauvignon. Many of these vines are massal selection plantings from original rootstock planted by Francis Blanchet’s grandparents. Grapes are pressed gently in a horizontal, pneumatic press, with juice fed to tanks via gravity. Juice is then fermented on indigenous yeasts and aged in temperature-controlled, stainless-steel tanks, to preserve Sauvignon Blanc’s naturally vibrant aromas and flavors. WHITE WINES Pouilly-Fumé ‘Calcite’ ‘Calcite’ is Sauvignon Blanc by way of Chablis! Here Francis Blanchet selects vineyards rich in chalky marl (specifically Kimmeridgian, for the geologists among us) for a white wine that screams sea shells and days by the beach — so much energy, so much true “minerality.” A gorgeous partner for fruits de mer in all their wonderful variety. Download fact sheet (PDF) Pouilly-Fumé ‘Cuvée Silice’ Crisp and light on the tongue, with flavors of Meyer lemons and limes, combined with a flinty, smoky perfume so characteristic of Sauvignon Blanc from this appellation. Download fact sheet (PDF) Pouilly-Fumé ‘Cuvée Kriotine’ ‘Cuvée Kriotine’ is a special terroir selection, hailing from a vineyard that Francis’ grandparents first planted so many years ago. Here, chalky limestone soils create an ideal mineral cocktail for Sauvignon Blanc vines, giving grapes pep and poise and energy that translates directly to the glass. ‘Kriotine’ is a fantasy name inspired by the word ‘criot,’ which in local dialect describes a vineyard terroir with many white stones. Download fact sheet (PDF) Pouilly-Fumé ‘Cuvée Vieilles Vignes’ A special selection of older vines, some 80 years or older, from the estate’s peerless flint-rich soils. A stunning, complex wine and one that will age, too; put a case away and forget about it for 10 years, then be amazed! Download fact sheet (PDF) Pouilly-Fumé ‘Les Débuts' In French, “the beginnings” references a style of wine that Pouilly-sur-Loire winemakers used to traditionally make, combining fruit from all their various terroirs into a single wine. (Blanchet now crafts mostly single-vineyard or single-terroir selections.) A delicious aperitif that showcases the true heart and soul of Pouilly: crisp lemon, crushed stone, a hint of smoke and a whole lot of thirst-quenching pleasure.

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Nielsen OCT PPM numbers for ALL subscribing stations have been released. Latest numbers are HERE. Christian Radio Ratings are sponsored by ShareMedia Services. Nov PPM dur starting 12/1. KDNW/Duluth (Life 97.3) PD/mornings Nate Grizzle announces he will exit the station to travel with his wife Kate starting in January 2022. His last day is December 30th. KCMS/Seattle (SPIRIT 105.3) will launch a 47-day format flip to all-Christmas music starting Monday, November 8th. In the past the ALL Christmas format kicked off the evening of Thanksgiving Day. KCMS MD Sarah Taylor stated: “Christmas music is the perfect reminder that there’s still joy because Jesus was born, and there’s a lot of comfort in enjoying the Christmas season. We want to bring this to the community we are so honored to be serving.” Station General Manager Channah Hanberg added: “Listeners are telling us that they’re still struggling through the pandemic, but for different reasons this year. We all need hope, and we believe that the spirit of Christmas is exactly what we need, which is why we’re stepping up to provide extra hope and joy to Seattle, again, this year.” The RockDown Show with Dustin Tatro airs its 1st anniversary show this weekend featuring John Cooper on affiliates. The RockDown Show is cutting ties with NewReleaseToday Syndication after this week’s broadcast and will self-syndicate the show. No disruption to stations is expected. Salem Media released its results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. For the quarter ended September 30, 2021 compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2020: Consolidated Total revenue increased 8.8% to $66.0 million from $60.6 million; Total operating expenses decreased 10.2% to $50.2 million from $55.9 million; Curb | Word Entertainment artists Stars Go Dim unveils The First Noël, available today (11/5). Listen to the new six-song Christmas EP HERE. At WKNZ/Milford (The Bridge) Bill Sammons and Denise Harper celebrated 30 years on the air together this morning. Listen to the last 30 minutes of todays show HERE. HisAir is sorry to report the passing of Ed Crawford, former member of The Kingsmen and The Mystery Men Quartet.

http://www.hisair.net/industry-news-bits-fri-11-8-21/

From his contagious smile, 90 mph banter, to his high energy, no holds barred rafting trips, everything about Will Koehler is bigger than life – Epic. But that’s to be expected. Will is originally from Houston Texas where everything is bigger. Will graduated from Texas Christian University with at degree in Economics and Philosophy. After a short stint in corporate America, Will decided to put his life philosophy to the test. “Go big or go home!” has translated into working as a ski instructor and skiing in Utah, traveling and rafting on the Ocoee. “Will is so much fun. His rafting trip really makes you appreciate life.” says one of Will’s recent rafting customers. “Oh, I mean that in a good way. We had so much fun!”

https://raft1.com/ocoee-river-guides/will-koehler/

At any writing conference, the interview with an agent, or editor, is the most nerve-wrenching, anxiety-ridden, nightmare-inducing few minutes a writer will have. The best way to prepare for an agent interview, and reduce the nerves, anxiety, and nightmares, can be boiled down to one piece of advice: give ’em what they want. If you have never attended a writer’s conference, I need to explain that usually your attendance fee covers the opportunity to schedule appointments with editors and agents. You pitch your writing project in the hopes someone will want to work with you to get it published. Each conference has its own rules about how many interviews you can get and how long each is. For the American Christian Fiction Writers conference, all the editors and agents are listed on the conference page with what kind of writing they want to see and what materials you need to bring to the interview. You sign up when you fill out your attendance form. You may ask for as many as eight appointments, but you only get two to four, and you don’t know who you will be seeing until you arrive at the conference. Another conference I attended only allowed you to sign up when you arrived at the venue. No matter what the rules are, you must research the people you want to see to find out what they want. One agent might want to read your first chapter. Another might want a 1-page synopsis. Another requests a one-sheet. If you don’t know what a one-sheet is, click here. Because I don’t know who I am going to see at ACFW until I arrive at the conference, I have to prepare a lot of materials, so I have exactly what the editor or agent asked for. I also research what kind of writing the editors and agents want. Usually it’s listed on the conference site, but you can also check out the sites of the publishing houses and literary agencies these people work for. I write Christian YA. Not a lot of agents represent that. So I only sign up for the agents who state on the conference website that they are looking for it. The Genius Myth There is a myth, perpetuated by Hollywood, I believe, that a genius of the arts, whether in writing, music, or visual arts, makes it to the big-time by breaking all the rules because they are so talented they don’t need to follow the rules. Hogwash. I’ve been to enough conferences to realize that if I don’t follow the rules, no one in the publishing industry will want to work with me. Pitching a YA novel to an agent who only represents nonfiction will get me nowhere and will show the agent I am not professional. Writing is an art; publishing is a business. Editors and agents set up these rules because they are looking for writers with whom they can have a successful business relationship. Even if they personally love my writing, they will not take me as a client if they don’t think they can sell my work. So if the agent you want to meet says bring me three sample chapters, you do it. If she only wants adult novels, you do not sign up so you pitch your self-help book. If she wants to you dress up as the main character of your scifi dystopian novel for the appointment, as unlikely as that is, you do it. Or if you think that’s ridiculous, you don’t do it. This business relationship is a two-way street. So many writers are so desperate to break into publishing that they will take any agent who offers them a contract. But you don’t want to get stuck with an agent you can’t stand. I have had interviews where I get a very strong feeling I would not work well with this person’s particular personality. If you have had interviews with agents and editors at conferences, what advice would you give writers attending a conference for the first time? September 25, 2018 0 Writing Tip — The One Reason for Attending a Writers’ Conference I know a lot of people think the writers’ conference season is in the summer. But the ones I’ve recently attended have all been in the fall, so I am dedicating my blog for September to conferences. If you love writing and have been working on your art for awhile, you may have been considering attending a writers’ conference. For me, there’s just one reason: you want to get published. Although conferences offers classes on how to improve you art, they exist primarily to connect writers with people employed in the publishing industry. If you re focused on developing your writing skills, don’t go to a conference. Takes classes at a college or online or at an arts center. Read books on the subject. Join a writers’ group. Most conferences don’t offer enough classed on the art of writing to justify the expense if that is where your focus is. Most writers attend a conference to pitch their work to agents and editors. The fact that you have spent time and money to take part in a conference shows agents and editors that you take getting your writing published seriously. Another benefit is networking with fellow writers. I had the unexpected pleasure of bumping into Jen Turano at the American Christian Fiction Writers conference in Dallas last year. We connected because we attended the same high school, several years apart, and our dads both worked their. I’ve corresponded with during the past year. What if you’re unsure about whether to pursue publishing? Find a small, local conference within your means. The first ones I attended were located in a large city that was only a two-hour drive from my home. The conference only lasted one day, so I didn’t have to spend money on a hotel room. Research the conference. If this is its 15th annual meeting, then it is well-established. Check up on the faculty. What are their credentials for teaching? Make sure the conference offers the kind of classes you want. Does the conference offer appointments to meet agent and editors? Do they come from reputable firms? Do they represent the style of work you write? The more research you do, the more you will benefit from a conference. What conferences have you attended? What advice do you have for someone who is a first-time attendee?

https://jpcallenwrites.com/tag/advice-for-attending-a-writers-conferece/

Wow, a Christmas tree named Peter! Maybe it's the Rioja, but I nearly fell out of my chair I was so surprised/delighted! Thanks Biffmeister!

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Many times, when digital marketers think about improving UX, they focus on messaging, page layout, calls to action, page usability and design, and pay little attention to the information architecture of the site. A site’s information architecture, or how the content on the site is organized, labeled, and prioritized, can have a dramatic impact on user experience, engagement, and conversion. A well-designed information architecture provides a vital function for your visitors and should clearly communicate: Where they are on your site What’s available on your site How to navigate your site Remember that many visitors may not start their visit on your homepage, and instead land on an internal page. Those visitors may not be sure where they are on your site and won’t have the benefit of a well-laid out homepage to communicate what’s on your site. One of the resources they may rely on to get that information is your navigation, which is a visual representation of your information architecture. An effective information architecture supports three key visit features: Findability – the ease with which your visitors can find what they’re looking for Discoverability – the ease with which your visitors can determine what’s available on your site The ease with which your visitors can then navigate to the desired content So, what are some tips for creating an information architecture that will create a better user experience for your visitors? Well, since your visitors are the ones that will be using your site, you’ll want to perform both quantitative and qualitative user research to determine visitor behavior patterns, intent, level of knowledge, typical visitor concerns/questions and visit goals. Your analytics are a great source for providing insights into how your visitors currently navigate your site, which pages are more important and which pages tend to lead to site exits. Heatmaps and visitor recordings should also be quite helpful. For qualitative, we use a process called visitor modeling which identifies the various classes of your visitors and the characteristics they share. These characteristics are typically less demographically oriented and more geared towards their psychographics. In other words, we want to understand what’s going on in the visitor’s heads. Knowledge about how your visitors intend to use your site will allow you to: Order your navigation based on visitor priorities Label your navigation to set the right expectation for your visitors Label your navigation to be meaningful to your visitors (will your visitors wonder if your “About” link takes them to an “About Us” page or a page about your products or services?) Label your navigation using language or words your visitors can understand. Will your typical visitors (especially early-stage) understand acronyms that may be commonplace to you and your organization? Beyond understanding how your visitors intend to use your site, you can employ qualitative testing tactics, including: Tree Testing to determine how visitors are navigating your site and how they’re finding information. The results of tree testing show how your test participants (which should closely match the demographic and psychographic makeup of your prospects) performed typical visitor tasks, if they were successful, and which route they took to complete the task. Card sorting is another tactic for discovering how test participants understand and organize the content on your site and how they expect to see products grouped and found. Since A/B testing a modified information architecture can create some logistical and technical challenges, you can consider employing usability testing to ascertain how your prospects will try to complete a pre-defined high frequency task. When putting together your roadmap for improving visitor engagement and increasing conversion, remember that your information architecture is an important component impacting UX. By conducting thorough visitor research including qualitative and quantitative, you may find opportunities to significantly drive positive bottom-line results. If you have questions or are looking for help with your information architecture, contact us or give us a call at (760) 207-3101.

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Click on a small block icon for a short cut to the block that interests you. For X stars without center seams, click here: Or are you looking for blocks like these? We call these propeller blocks. Click! Rocky Road to Kansas Rocky Road to Kansas Kite Teddy's Choice Cowboy's Star Cowboy's Star Cowboy's Star Job's Troubles Milkmaid's Star Crossed Canoes Crossed Canoes Indian Canoes Wyoming Patch Rocky Road to Kansas Rocky Road to Kansas LAC #236, 1897 Scrap-quilt, string-quilt, and crazy-quilt fans will love this block for the random patchwork of stripes in each triangular star point. It was the Ladies Art Company's #236, published in the 1897 catalog, and it is laid out on a 4x4 grid. Somehow, quilters knew from the start that the irregular star-point stripes are made of scraps. The MakeIt! icon links to where the instructions show straight stripes for the star points. You can use the same tutorial to make the LAC's version -- more fun, if you ask us, and perfect for scraps. Rocky Road to Kansas Rocky Road to Kansas Rocky Road to Kansas Hall, 1935 In layout, the two Rocky Road to Kansas blocks are identical, but quilt researcher Carrie Hall used two colors in the center of hers in a layout that quilters call quarter-square triangles. Carrie Hall stitched up an example block, which is now at the Spencer Museum at the University of Kansas. Hall's example was colorful, unlike the LAC's — which was, after all, printed in black and white. Havig p. 61 Rocky Road to Kansas Kite Kite Stone 1906 Clara Stone's 1906 block is different from the LAC's and Hall's only because its stripes are regular rather than random. We think it would look terrific with any bold fabric with a stripe effect, plaids included. Stone #85, p. 17 Kite Teddy's Choice Teddy's Choice Stone 1906 Cowboy's Star/Arkansas Traveler/Travel Star The earliest published Cowboy's Star block dates back to 1906, when Clara Stone called it Teddy's Choice for then-president Theodore Roosevelt. Stone's graphic doesn't show any seams; otherwise, it's identical to later Cowboy's Star blocks. The name Cowboy's Star suits Roosevelt, who spent a few years as a working cowboy on his own North Dakota ranch, working through his grief after his first wife, Alice, died from complications of giving birth to their daughter. (Roosevelt's sister cared for the baby, also named Alice, during her early years.) Besides, Theodore didn't like the name Teddy. It was Alice's pet name for him, and he never wanted to hear it after she died. Teddy's Choice Cowboy's Star Cowboy's Star Cowboy's Star Finley 1929 Arkansas Traveler/Travel Star We owe the names Arkansas Traveler and Travel Star to Finley's 1929 Old Patchwork Quilts, but Cowboy's Star seems to be the most popular name for this block. This variation of Cowboy's Star may be identical to Teddy's Choice, but we don't know for sure because Stone didn't include seam lines in her illustration. The layout is based on a star grid, according to Beyer's Quilter's Album. That's a grid with spokes like a bicycle wheel. Straight and curved lines intersect with the "spoke" lines. It can get very complicated very fast. Our "Make It!" links to a page on the American Quilter's Society blog. It follows the seam structure for Finley's star. Cowboy's Star Cowboy's Star (KCS) Cowboy's Star Kansas City Star 1932And here you thought you were finished with Cowboy's Stars. At left, we've traced Evelyn Foland's variation from a 1932 Kansas City Star. Compared to the others, Foland's has far wider cockeyed checkerboards (four-piece diamonds, if you must). Our tracing is a bit irregular (although less so than the KCS illustration). To make a block with similar proportions, we recommend using the pattern for Page's block, below. Once we get back our Curves section, we plan to add the Cowboy's Star by Laura Wheeler and the very similar Chimney Swallow by Nancy Cabot. Cowboy's Star Cowboy's Star Page 1938 Arkansas Traveler/Travel Star Columnist Nancy Page provided a new and far simpler Cowboy's Star for Birmingham News readers in 1938. Page's star is drawn on an 8x8 grid — much easier for a reader to reproduce for her own quilt than a star-grid block. While we haven't seen the original column, we think it calls for four colors. We've posted a diagram for you to use as a pattern. Just click on the purple icon. Cowboy's Star (Page) Job's Troubles Job's Troubles Origin unknown This variation of Job's Troubles is from the web. It's on a 4x4 grid and looks as though it has been around forever, but if it has, no one has yet laid claim to the design. It's simple to make if you don't mind sewing on the bias — or if you want to practice. You can download a pattern from Scissortail Quilting Company by clicking on the blue "Make It!" link. Job's Troubles Milkmaid's Star Milkmaid's Star Kansas City Star 1948 We cannot tell you the exact proportions of this block from a 1948 Kansas City Star. Our graphic (done on an 8x8 grid) is as close to the Star's illustration as we can get it. For such a simple block, Milkmaid's Star makes a highly effective whole quilt whether it's in three colors or two, as it was originally published. The Star credited the block to Audrey Ellis of Minturn, Arkansas. What really cracked us up, though, was the Star's note about "the easily interpreted diary theme." They're saying that the points look like udders. Milkmaid's Star Crossed Canoes Crossed Canoes Ladies Art Co., #89 1897 Santa Fe Quilt/Twinkling Star/Tippecanoe This handsome design dates back to the Ladies Art Company catalog of 1897 (#89). It is drawn on an 8x8 grid. Crossed Canoes (LAC) Crossed Canoes Crossed Canoes Kansas City Star 1929 The Dragon Fly/Indian Canoes/Two Canoes Crossed Canoes is from a 1929 Kansas City Star, which republished it as The Dragon Fly in 1936 and 1954. Nancy Cabot and Nancy Page called it Indian Canoes and Two Canoes in 1936 and 1940, respectively. The block is drawn on a 6x6 grid. One point of interest to fanatics: While Beyer's Quilter's Album says that The Dragonfly is on a 10x10 grid, it is drawn to different grid points from Indian Canoes, below, and, to our eyes, is all but identical to the Star's. Now that that's off our chest, we can carry on. Crossed Canoes (KCS) Indian Canoes Indian Canoes Kansas City Star 1933 While Crossed Canoes (above) debuted in the Kansas City Star a few months before the original Black Friday (the stock market crash that helped start the Great Depression), Indian Canoes came along in 1933, when just about everybody was unemployed, poor, hungry, or fearful they would be. Perhaps it was the belt-tightening zeitgeist of the times that inspired the Star to print this Crossed Canoes variation on a 10x10 grid. And perhaps that's why it's the only time that the Star published Indian Canoes. Indian Canoes (KCS) Wyoming Patch Wyoming Patch Wyoming Patch LAC, #494 1922 Texas Sunflower The Wyoming Patch was in the Ladies Art Company catalog of 1922 as #494. The LAC showed the block in only two colors, but we've added a third shade to show the seams. The name Texas Sunflower is from Comfort magazine, according to Barbara Brackman's Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns.

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REMOTE/SWINDON: A fantastic opportunity to join this boutique event agency within their venue sourcing team, working for a dedicated client! THE COMPANY This organisation work with some well-known clients in luxury auto, technology, healthcare and lifestyle sectors and offers both venue sourcing and event management services. They deliver a wide range of events including roadshows, conferences, awards evenings and sales meetings and work predominately within the UK with some projects being international, delivering both small and large scale events reaching numbers of up to 1,000pax. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of a fantastic events agency with incredible prospects for the future! THE ROLE As the team continues to grow, this agency are now looking for a Venue Finding Manager to deliver across a broad variety of international venue find projects. Responsibilities include: Working with clients to establish requirements Sourcing various venue options based on the brief Preparing venue proposals outlining specific options Liaising with venue suppliers and negotiating rates Maintaining ongoing communication with the client throughout Finalising venue bookings including contract support Managing the venue sourcing process using CRM systems including Cvent Attending FAM trips and site visits Working across international enquiries Working closely with the wider team THE CANDIDATE Experience working within an events setting is required - this could be from within a venue environment, agency, association or corporate events team. Any specific venue sourcing experience would be an added benefit. Candidates must be highly organised and personable with strong attention to detail. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven events professional to kick start their career in a supportive and well established agency! Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) within the events & experiential, marketing, creative and digital markets. If this position isn't what you're looking for please go to our website for the latest vacancies and to register, or if you know someone who would be perfect for this position why not take advantage of our £350 referral scheme.

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I’m sure we’ve all seen those pictures which, if you look at them in one way, look like one thing; and if you look at them in another way, they look like something else. There’s that one which, if you look at it one way, you’ll see an old woman wearing a scarf over her head; and if you look at it another way you’ll see a young woman with her head turned away from us. There’s another which, if you look at it one way, looks like two faces; and if you look at it another way, it looks like a goblet or candlestick. We’ve all come across those kind of things. And if you look at today’s chapter in a certain way, it will look as if everything David does is wrong; and you’re disappointed in him. But if you look at today’s chapter in another way, it will look very different to you. In fact, while David is far from perfect, nevertheless, seen from a certain perspective, what David does in this chapter points forward to the good news of the gospel and to the work of Christ our King who has defeated all our enemies in order to give us life in the Promised Land to come, which is the new heavens and earth where all of Christ’s people will live with him for ever and for ever. The negative angle And so, let’s take the negative angle, first of all. At the beginning of the chapter, we find David thinking to himself about Saul. No doubt he was thinking about the way Saul had been pursuing him relentlessly, trying to catch him and to kill him. And despite Saul’s confession in the last chapter, when he admitted that he had sinned and acted like a fool, and when he promised not to harm David, David believed that Saul could not be trusted and that Saul would continue to pursue David until David was dead. ‘One of these days’, David thought, ‘I will be destroyed by the hand of Saul.’ And so, he decided the best thing he could do was to flee from Israel and to escape to the land of the Philistines. And people have read those words and they’re disappointed with David, because they wonder to themselves: ‘Where is your faith, David? You should trust in the Lord to keep you.’ And so, his decision to go to the land of the Philistines seems wrong to many of us when we read these words at first. And then we read how David and his 600 men left Israel and they went over to Achish, who was the king of Gath. Gath was Goliath’s hometown; and so, it belonged to the Philistines. And the name Achish might be familiar to you, because once before David went to Gath to get away from Saul. But the Philistines captured him and brought him to Achish. And do you remember? David was afraid for his life at that time and so he pretended to be insane. And Achish told his men to let him go. Well, at that time, David was on his own. Now, he’s got 600 fighting men with him as well as their families. And, as one of the commentators suggests, the words ‘went over’ are a little sinister, aren’t they? It sounds like David and his men ‘went over’ to the other side, to join forces with the Philistines and to offer to serve them. Presumably some time has passed by the time we get to verse 5, when David goes to Achish to ask him to give him and his men and their families their own city to live in. And look how he begins his request. He said: ‘If I have found favour in your eyes’. And the implication behind those words is that David had already done something to make Achish look at him with favour. He’s already made himself useful to Achish. And so, because of what he had done for Achish, Achish was willing to give them the city of Ziklag. And according to verse 7, David lived among the Philistines for over a year. And we read this, and we’re perhaps disappointed in David, because we wonder how could he possibly be willing to live among the Philistines, who have always been the enemies of God’s people? Has he lost his way? And we’re disappointed by what we read next, because the text tells us how David and his men went up and raided these people: the Geshurites and the Girzites and the Amalekites. And when they attacked them, they apparently showed them no mercy, because they killed every male and female among them, leaving no witnesses. And they took for themselves the sheep and cattle and donkeys and camels and clothes. It seems they were making themselves rich by carrying out this terror campaign. And then, when Achish used to ask David about the raids he was conducting, David lied and said that he has been attacking the Israelites in the Negev. And according to verse 12, Achish, the Philistine king of Gath, trusted David and he thought that David would be his servant forever. And according to verse 1 of chapter 28, Achish wanted David and his men to accompany him into battle against the Israelites. And in verse 2 David refers to himself as Achish’s servant. And Achish was willing to make David his bodyguard. And we think to ourselves perhaps: ‘David, how could you?’ ‘How could you side with Achish and the Philistines?’ ‘What has become of you?’ The positive angle So, that’s the negative angle. But as with those optical illusions I mentioned at the beginning, where you have to look at the same picture in two different ways to see two different things, so it’s possible to look at this chapter from another angle. And when we do that, the picture we have of David is much more positive. So, let’s go back to the beginning of the chapter when David is thinking to himself about Saul and he decides to escape to the Philistines. One person reads this and thinks this shows a lack of faith on David’s part. He should have trusted in the Lord and remained where he was. However, another person can read this and decide that David is being wise. He’s been wise because he’s thought about what Saul is like. Even though Saul has confessed that he had sinned and been foolish and even though he promised David that he would not harm David, David knows Saul cannot be trusted. And let’s not forget that David is responsible, not just for his own safety, but for the safety of his 600 men and all their families. One of the commentators has estimated that there may have been 2,000 people with David. You can’t easily hide 2,000 people. And then you have people like the Ziphites. Remember them? They went to Saul in chapter 23 and in chapter 26 to tell Saul where David could be found. So, when there are informers all around, who are willing to give you up to Saul, then you’ll never be safe and you’ll always have to be on your guard. And, of course, since David was unwilling to harm Saul, then the only option for David is to try to keep out of Saul’s way. And so, taking all this into account, David decided that the best move to make was to escape to the land of the Philistines. So long as the Philistines don’t attack him, he’ll be safe from Saul, because Saul won’t want to follow him into enemy territory. And look down to verse 4 where it tells us that when Saul heard that David had fled to Gath, Saul no longer searched for him. In other words, David’s plan worked: Saul would not bother him so long as he remained in the land of the Philistines. David was being wise. And then David asked Achish the king of Gath for a city. And Achish gave him Ziklag. Now, I suspect you don’t know much about Ziklag, because it’s only mentioned a few times in the Bible. But the first time it’s mentioned is in Joshua 15. And the reason it’s mentioned in Joshua 15 is because it was one of the cities of the land of Canaan which was assigned to the tribe of Judah. In other words, Ziklag was part of the Promised Land, the land which the Lord promised to give to his people. Perhaps the people of Judah were never able to take control of it; or perhaps the Philistines had taken it from them. Whatever happened in the past, David was now able to take the city, which was part of the Promised Land. And our narrator tells us in verse 6 that ever since that time Ziklag has belonged to the kings of Judah. So, David, who would become the king of God’s people, took over the city and he kept control of the city, which, of course, is what the Lord’s anointed king is supposed to do. That’s what Saul was supposed to do; but he didn’t do it. But here’s David, who has been anointed as king and who will eventually take over as king, and he’s already taken back one of their cities from the Philistines. And then, what about these raids which David carried out on the Geshurites and the Girzites and the Amalekites. We don’t know anything about the Girzites, but the Geshurites and the Amalekites are tribes which made up what are known collectively as the Canaanites. They were the people who lived in the land of Canaan which the Lord promised to give to his people. And back in Deuteronomy 7, when Moses was preparing the people to enter the land, he told the Israelites that the Lord was going to drive the Canaanites from the land. And he was going to drive them from the land by sending in the Israelites to fight against them. And Moses told the Israelites to show the Canaanites no mercy. So, don’t make any agreements or treaties with them. Don’t make an alliance with them. Don’t have anything to do with them. But destroy them. And when you read that, you wonder why God told his people to show the Canaanites no mercy. And there are really two answers, which I’ll mention briefly. The first is that the Lord wanted the Israelites to destroy the Canaanites to punish the Canaanites for their sin. They were a wicked people and though the Lord had given them many years to repent, they refused to repent and they continued in their sin. And so, eventually, the Lord sent the Israelites to punish the Canaanites for their sin. And the second answer is that the Lord knew that if the Israelites let the Canaanites live, the Canaanites would only lead his people astray. They would teach the Israelites to worship their false gods and to give up their faith in the Lord. And so, for that reason, you must not have anything to do with them. So, for those two reasons, the Israelites were commanded by God to destroy the Canaanites. Now, in Deuteronomy 7, Moses told the Israelites that they wouldn’t be able to destroy the Canaanites all at once, but only bit by bit. It would take time. And so, when we come to the time of David, there are still Canaanites living in the land. But David knows what the Lord commanded the Israelites to do. He knows that the Lord commanded the Israelites to destroy the Canaanites. And so, what do we find in verses 8 and 9 of 1 Samuel 27? We find him doing what the Lord commanded his people to do: he’s showing the Canaanites no mercy and he’s destroying them totally. The one who has been anointed king over God’s people is conquering their enemies and he’s cleansing the Promised Land from these pagan nations. But what about David’s lie? When Achish asked him about the raids he was conducting, David apparently lies and tells Achish that he has been attacking the people of Israel in the Negev. Was David lying? Apparently he was. But we have to remember, of course, that David was a sinner. He’s not perfect like the Saviour Jesus Christ, who never once sinned. David was a sinner like you and me; and just as we sin, so he sinned. And yet, how wonderful, that the Lord our God who is holy and pure is willing to pardon sinners like us and he’s willing to use us in his service. He’s able to take us — warts and all — and use what we do, including our sins, for his glory. So, it’s not a surprise that David lied, because he — like us — was a sinner. And it’s a reminder, of course, that though David was living in the Promised Land of Canaan, he wasn’t in the true Promised Land, which is the new heavens and earth where all of Christ’s people will live forever. In the new heavens and earth, we’ll be made perfect so that we will never sin again. In the new heavens and earth, we will never lie as David lied to Achish. That’s the great hope that God gives to all who trust in his Son: that one day we’ll be glorified in his presence and made perfect forever and will live with him in the Promised Land to come. And we’ll never sin again. But for now, we’re like David. And therefore, while we want to do God’s will, we find ourselves sinning against the Lord and doing things which are not right. And what about the first two verses of chapter 28 where Achish tells David that he and his men must accompany him into battle against the Israelites. Will David really attack the Israelites? Well, his response to Achish is a little vague, isn’t it? He doesn’t really commitment himself. He merely says: ‘Then you will see what I can do.’ It’s not at all clear what he means. And as we’ll discover as we read on in 1 Samuel, the Lord intervened in any case and David did not have to fight with the Philistines. Application And so, there you are. From one angle, we’re disappointed in David. But from another angle, we see that what he’s doing is — for the most part — right. He’s doing what the Lord’s anointed king is supposed to do, because he’s took over Ziklag which was part of the Promised Land and he conquered the enemies of the Lord. And the Lord our God has promised to give us life in the Promised Land to come in the new heavens and earth. And therefore he sent his Son into the world to be our Great King and to conquer his and our enemies. By his resurrection from the dead, he has conquered death; and he now promises everlasting life to all who believe in him. For now, it seems that death always wins and every day death claims more and more victims for itself. There seems to be no escape for us from death. But Christ our King has conquered death and he gives eternal life to all who trust in him so that, though we die and our bodies are laid in the grave, yet we will one day be raised from the dead to live with him for ever. And Christ our King who is now exalted in heaven has bound Satan who once held the whole world in captivity. But now he’s been bound; and the Lord Jesus now delivers his people from Satan’s tyranny and he brings us into his own kingdom of grace, which is an everlasting kingdom. And he promises to keep us in his kingdom forever. And not only has Christ our King conquered death and Satan, but he has also conquered sin, because he has paid for our sins with his life so that we are set free from sin’s condemnation; and he gives us his Spirit to help us to resist sin and temptation in our daily lives and to do God’s will here on earth. He helps us to say ‘no’ to sin and to obey our Father in heaven. Jesus Christ is God’s Great Anointed King who has conquered death and Satan and sin. And if you trust in him, then he gives his victory to you, so that you needn’t fear death, because you will live with him forever; and you don’t need to fear Satan, because Christ your King has bound Satan and delivered you from his tyranny; and he has conquered sin for you, so that you don’t need to fear the day of judgment, because for those who trust in Christ there is now no condemnation and there’s peace with God forever. And Christ your conquering king is even now preparing a place for you in the Promised Land to come, which is the new heavens and earth. And when he comes again, he will bring you into the new heavens and earth to live with him. And in the Promised Land to come, there will be no enemies to make you afraid or to hurt you, but you’ll enjoy perfect peace and rest in the presence of the Lord. And there will be no more sorrow or sadness or disease or death, but everlasting life. And so, what David did to take over Ziklag and to defeat the Canaanites foreshadows what Christ the King has done for you by defeating death and Satan and sin and to prepare a place for you in the Promised Land to come. And so, we should all trust in Christ our King, and keep trusting in him. And we should give thanks to God the Father for his kindness to us in Christ Jesus.

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The UK’s energy regulator, Ofgem, said it is “possible” for direct debits to go up before the cap rises. It is being forecast that the price cap – designed to protect consumers from short-term changes – could reach over £3,600 in October. In January 2023, the cap is expected to change again, increasing further to £4,266. An Ofgem spokesperson explained that it is possible that direct debits could increase ahead of the price cap rising come October. “Protecting consumers is our top priority and suppliers must ensure that direct debit payments are based on the best and most current information available to them,” they said. “This includes information about the quantity of gas or electricity the supplier estimates has been or will be supplied. “As regulator, we ensure suppliers set the rate fairly and take account of expected consumption, and we monitor this closely.” The spokesperson said that Ofgem had completed a “robust” market review on direct debits to ensure they are being charged “properly and fairly”. “Direct debits are usually charged in such a way that customers build up an appropriate credit during the warmer summer months when usage is lower so the amount they pay is evened out over the colder winter period where usage is higher,” they continued. “It’s therefore possible for direct debits to increase ahead of a price cap rise or even when a customer’s use has remained constant. “But consumers can ask for credit balances to be returned at any time and can contact their suppliers to change how their direct debit is spread so, for example, they pay for exactly what they used in that month and do not build up a credit ahead of winter. “We recently completed a robust market review on debit debits to ensure they were being charged properly and fairly and took enforcement action as a result.”

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As global partner, iba will be present at the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) and contribute with a lecture and via a panel discussion to knowledge transfer from the industry for the industry. IBIE in Las Vegas will take place from 17-21 September 2022 and will bring together all segments of the grain-based food industry supply chain. more 31. 03. 2022 iba 2023: registration opens for exhibitors Exhibitors for iba, the world's leading trade fair for the baking and confectionery industry, can register now. The international trade event for experts of the global bakery industry will at last be held live once again. iba will open its doors and invite the world’s bakers to gather at the Fairground Munich from 22 - 26 October 2023. more 04. 11. 2021 iba.Connecting Experts sets the course for 2023 iba.Connecting Experts networked the global baking industry with two digital events in 2021: a total of 8,304 unique users from 136 countries met up on the virtual platform across the world. 14,745 registrations and 6,360 minutes of knowledge transfer were recorded as part of the online presentations with renowned experts. The course is thus set for the 2022 business year and a live reunion at the iba 2023. more Please find here more iba press releases. more PRESSSERVICES & INFORMATION TV AND RADIO PRODUCTION SERVICE Here you find information on our TV and radio production service: TV service: Footage from the trade fair will also be made available. All materials are produced in HDTV format 1080i50 and PAL 625 standard in 16:9 format. Your contact person: mediaBOX TV Dr. Markus Kink P +49 89 949 287 41 M +49 171 122 102 5 Radio production service - iba 2018: That's the sound of iba 2018! We offer a range of broadcast materials for your use and transmission, from radio-edited reports to voice contributions from the organisers and news items - all exempt from fees or royalties.

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Bandanas are back! An icon of the ’70s and ’90s, the versatile bandana adds a touch of unique flair to any hairstyle. From natural hair to a fringe or even locs, a bandana will instantly upgrade your look. Plus, it’s the perfect accessory for disguising a bad hair day. Discover all the best ways to rock a bandana today. 1. Top Knot Bandana Hairstyle Knotting your bandana at the top of your head is one of the cutest and most feminine ways to style this accessory. It creates a similar effect to a hairband with a bow. Because it’s a more dainty look, choose a bandana with a pretty print, such as florals. To make the style flattering and minimize a larger forehead, leave some sections of hair free at the front to frame your face. 2. Bandana Updo + Natural Afro Hair The bandana is the perfect accessory to pair with natural Afro-textured hair. There are so many styling options to choose from, depending on your hair’s length and whether you want to protect your curls or show them off. One classic style that never seems to go out of fashion is the natural puff with a thick bandana wrap. Try one in silk or satin fabric to keep your curls intact. 3. Bandana Updo + Wavy Hair Wavy hair looks great when styled in an updo, but a bandana takes it to the next level. The bandana helps hide any flyaways or frizz while adding structure to a messy bun or other updos. Plus, the soft twists of wavy hair create a natural tendril effect, which looks beautiful when contrasted with the bandana structure. Pair your bandana updo with a pair of statement earrings to take your look from day-to-night. 4. Bandana + Long Hair Shake up your everyday long hairstyle by adding a printed bandana. It has more impact than a simple headband while helping to keep your hair out of your face. At the same time, it’s a great option when you are between washes as it covers greasy roots and cuts down on your styling time with your flat iron or a curling wand. 5. Bandana + Medium Length Hair Medium-length hair – which includes everything from a lob to collarbone-length – is perfect for pairing with a bandana. One of the chicest options is the classic ’90s bandana look. Fold it in half diagonally to create a triangle shape, then tie it around your hair. For a glam finish, use a silk scarf or kerchief and pair it with gold jewelry and ’90s-style shades. 6. Bandana Hairstyle + Bangs Make your fringe pop with a pretty bandana headband. This style draws attention to your bangs and visually separates them from the rest of your hair, creating a lovely headband/headscarf effect. This hairstyle looks great when paired with soft make-up and a cute cardigan or sundress, perfect for creating a relaxed yet feminine, French-girl vibe. 7. Tied Back Bandana + Natural Afro Hair One of the coolest and most iconic bandana hairstyles is a tied-back scarf with loose natural hair. It combines the gorgeous, feminine appeal of long, mermaid-style curls with a silk or satin bandana that’s sleek yet full of attitude. Lean into the ’90s beach vibes by pairing this look with oversize hoops and your hottest bikini. See also 27 Sexy Lemonade Braids Inspired by Beyoncé 8. Messy Top Bun + Bandana No time to style your hair? No problem – add a bandana to your messy top bun. Ideal for a chill weekend brunch date, picnic, or day at the beach, the hairstyle takes just minutes to put together. The hairstyle looks even better the messier it is, so you don’t need to be too precise. It’s also a great option when you’re a few days between washes or want to avoid heat-styling your locks. 9. Retro Hairstyle + Bandana The ’70s was known as the bandana decade, so why not take your hair cues from this stylish fashion era? One of the most iconic and versatile hairstyles was the simple headband wrap with loose ends. If you use a silk bandana or scarf, it adds an instant glamorous touch to any outfit – even jeans and a T-shirt. 10. Bandana + Top Bun Give your top bun a fresh new look by swapping your scrunchie for a bandana. Knot the bandana around the bun’s base to create a cute and carefree look that’s perfect for school, brunch, the beach, or a picnic. Coordinate the color with your outfit and add earrings to create a fun yet polished effect. A blue or red bandana pairs well with denim and white. 11. Bandana + Short Hair Bandana hairstyles are versatile and suit hair of all lengths, from pixie to waist-length. If your hair is on the shorter side, one of the chicest options is a kerchief-style triangle bandana hairstyle. This retro look was popular in the ’60s and still has a relaxed, bohemian feel today. As it covers most of your hair, it’s also the perfect option for when you’re between washes or are short on styling time. 12. Bandana Twist + Beach Waves A bandana twist is the perfect bohemian accessory to pair with beachy waves. The bandana adds personality and a unique, stylish touch to a simple hairstyle. The ’70s vibes of a bandana also bring out the relaxed, retro feel of wavy hair. Try choosing a bandana with a summery print, like florals, watercolors, or paisley, and pair it with boho jewelry such as tassel earrings and stacked necklaces. 13. Bandana + Dreadlocks Looking for a fresh and unexpected way to style your locs? Consider a bandana. The classic triangle kerchief look adds a retro, feminine 1960s vibe and creates a great contrast with thick or thin dreadlocks. Plus, it holds your locs in place. Ensure you leave a few dreadlocks free at the front to create a flattering frame for your face. 14. Babushka Bandana Style Love the Gucci look? Then take your style cues from Russian grandmas and try a Babushka bandana style! A silky floral scarf is ideal for creating the Babushka hairstyle, which has a kitsch, Soviet-chic vibe. While modest – it covers most of your hair – the look still makes a bold style statement and is perfect for those who love an avant-garde, off-beat fashion that expresses their individualism. It’s also great for cold, windy weather and days between washes. See also 25 Octopus Tattoos for Marine Loving Men (2022) 15. High Ponytail with Bandana The ponytail is a classic hairstyle for a reason. Simple, chic, and endlessly versatile, it’s the perfect base for fun hair accessories. Instead of a simple scrunchie, try tying a colorful, printed bandana to a high ponytail base, leaving the ends loose. Not only does it make your ponytail look thicker, but the bandana also adds some personality and flair to your hairstyle, meaning you can keep the rest of your outfit simple. 16. Bandana + Low Loose Bun For the ultimate cool-girl look, try pairing your bandana with a low, loose bun. The ideal style for medium-length hair is quick and easy to style and immediately elevates even the most simple looks. Ideal for a casual date, brunch with friends, or a day at the beach, the bandana with a low loose bun has effortless appeal and gives you major style points simultaneously. 17. Bandana Twist + Curly Lob The curly lob is a gorgeously chic and understated hairstyle beloved by fashion editors everywhere – and adding a bandana twist takes it to the next level. Like a silk hairband or headwrap, the bandana twist adds a 1970s vibe to your look and glam touch. Pair it with a bold lip for a stunning look you can wear day or night. 18. Bandana + Side Ponytail and Tendrils Side ponytails look best when they are unstructured, wavy, and textured, with loose tendrils to frame your face. A bandana is a beautiful addition to this style as it gives your look some structure and a pop of color. There are many different options, including a classic kerchief style, folded headband, or overtop tie around the ponytail base. 19. Bubble Ponytail + Bandana The bubble ponytail is one of the easiest yet most attention-grabbing styles for straight hair. It’s a versatile option that’s equally appropriate for school, a daytime date, picnic, or a glamorous night out, depending on how you style it. Adding a chic bandana amps up your bubble ponytail, giving it a gorgeous vacation vibe that pairs well with boho accessories like tassel earrings. 20. Bandana Hairstyle + Side Bangs If you adore the retro look, you can’t go past a 1950s-inspired bandana hairstyle with side bangs. Half wrap, half hairband, the bandana helps create a pretty and polished updo hairstyle that’s also practical. It’s neat and professional enough to wear to work, and it holds your hair in place. Side bangs are incredibly flattering on round face shapes. 21. Bandana Tied in a Top Knot Feeling bold? Stand out for all the right reasons by tying your bandana in a top knot. This headwrap hairstyle is ideal if you have thin or short hair as it completely covers your head. It’s also a great option if you’re short on time or between washes. Instead of worrying about curling, straightening, or waving your locks, twist them up under a gorgeous silky bandana, and you’re good to go. See also 50 Wolf Haircut Ideas That are Trending in 2022 22. Bandana Updo + Tendrils Soft and gorgeously romantic, a bandana updo with tendrils is the ideal hairstyle for your next date night. A silk or satin bandana adds a relaxed and feminine touch and stops your updo from looking too messy. Choose a print or color that complements your outfit to make the whole look more cohesive, and make sure the tendrils frame your face – rather than getting trapped under your bandana. 23. Ponytail Hairstyle + Bandana If you’re dreaming of a romantic daytime date or summer vacation, a ponytail with a bandana is the perfect hairstyle for you. To make it work, give your hair plenty of texture by spritzing through some sea salt spray. Leave a few pieces loose at the front and sides to create a flattering frame for your face, then choose a pretty fabric and loosely knot it around the base of your ponytail. Next stop, Amalfi. FAQs How do I style my hair with a bandana? There are many different ways to style your hair with a bandana. This versatile piece of fabric can be twisted, knotted, or wrapped to create an almost endless number of styles. Experiment with different types – including the simple bandana hairband, kerchief wrap, and loose knot – to see which work best for your face shape and hair length. How do you style a bandana with long hair? The easiest way to style a bandana with long hair is to add it to a classic style, like a ponytail. For a simple yet pretty option, twist your bandana into a hairband. If you’re feeling bold, try a Babushka bandana style. Are bandanas good for your hair? In general, bandanas have a neutral effect on your hair. While a cotton bandana can cause friction, which leads to frizz, wearing one won’t damage your hair and protect your scalp from the sun. On the other hand, silk and satin bandanas can protect your hair from environmental pollution and stop the sun from fading your color without causing friction. How do you do Tiktok bandana hairstyles? One of the most popular bandana hairstyles on TikTok is the ’90s-style kerchief tie. First, center-part your hair, then fold your bandana in half to turn it into a triangle, loosely tying the ends together so you can adjust the tightness. Slip the bandana over your head, so it sits around your neck, with the tied end at the back and the pointed end facing down. Take two small sections of hair from the front of your part, and pull them through the bandana. Slip the rest of the bandana over your head, flipping it, so the pointed end is at the back. Adjust the tightness of the knot, so the bandana stays in place.

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We fish year-round in the Gulf of Mexico at different depths and locations depending on the season, the sea conditions, and the location of the schools. Generally, we drift fish for Kingfish, Shark, Dorado, Amberjack, Tuna and Ling during the warmer months and bottom fish for Red Snapper, Grouper and the other bottom species as the waters cool. The Captain and crew are there to help. These are great trips with lots of excitement, lots to see and lots of action. WE PROVIDE ALL BAIT AND TACKLE View schedule and prices Get your fishing license online Required unless you are under 17 years of age or meet the other criteria listed by Texas Parks and Wildlife. Check the local buoys All inclusive Quality service on each trip 150 feet of rail space provides elbow room for fishermen Wheel chair accessible ALL BAIT AND TACKLE PROVIDED Separate restrooms Experienced captains (over 50 years combined) and crew Deck hands assist as needed in fighting and landing fish High performance hull and power get you to the fishing faster Private charters available Deep Sea Fishing Sustainable practices While fishing the Gulf of Mexico, our typical catches include red snapper, shark, ling, kingfish, dorado, amberjack, grouper, tuna and jack crevalle. The catches are seasonal as the schooling species migrate. We encourage catch and release to preserve the sport of fishing for future generations. The Osprey II is licensed to operate 100 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico, is powered by twin Detroit 8-92 diesels, and has large auxiliary generators. Smooth cruising 70′ in length Osprey II is a modern fishing vessel built by Breaux Bay Craft of Louisiana, one of the premier builders of aluminum sea-going vessels. The hull design is “sea sweet” and she is equipped with the latest in electronics and fish-finding sonar. She’s fast and smooth. The cabin is spacious with comfortable seating. Separate men’s and women’s restrooms are located aft. With lots of rail space, you won’t feel cramped as you fish. Deep Sea Fishing The Osprey II is 70′ in length with a 22′ beam, and provides a smooth safe ride, even in rough seas! All our boats are U.S. Coast Guard inspected and exceed requirements in design and safety. Get tickets today.

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Born in Chile, raised in Europe. With advanced training in photography, Claudia González has spent the last four years involved in coordinating and managing events related to photography as well as exhibition projects in museums, galleries and art fairs in Europe and America. During the last three years has also commissioned the exhibition projects by Spanish artist Jose Maria Mellado and its relation to institutions, museums and art galleries.

https://www.lensculture.com/claudia-gonzalez

Once again, the legislators in the state of Hawaii are saying one thing but doing another. At the start of this new session, so many proclaimed that they want to support agriculture but their actions say something else. Take into point the raising of the minimum wage to help Hawaii’s low wage workers over 4 years. With inflation, our small business costs are rising. This means the cost to deliver our goods to the store is much higher as fuel continues to run over $4.30 a gallon. That also translates to increased costs for our fertilizer, tractor parts, potting mix, and other supplies. Not only has those costs increased, new labeling laws have come into effect which means the printing of new boxes that costs more. Meanwhile, what we earn per pound has not changed to meet these costs. To compound this even further, property taxes have increased and one of our vans had a catalytic converter sawed off. More money out and less in means we have to question our decisions on whether we can survive and plan for the future of our business. Many farmers like Richard Ha and Dean Okimoto have stated that farmers are only going to farm if they can make money. Yes, we are a farm but also a small business. We may show profits on a ledger but most of it stays right on the farm to invest in it. We can’t share or grow if we don’t cover our costs. I know that legislators see a very limited vision of how this will impact workers in the hotel and restaurant industries but fail to see how it trickles down to hurt the most vulnerable, our kupuna. As costs for labor rises, caregiver costs have risen significantly. The wage for an hour caregiver is close to $30 to $35. With 3 hour minimums, a senior in need of care is paying over $105 a day if they can find one. Not only do the cost of care rise but the cost of basic good also goes up. So many of my clients rely on takeout food for meals and a plate lunch has risen to $13. So many forget that their retirement income does not go up and as bills for basics go up, they have less to cover it. Another consideration is that higher costs means that volunteerism can go down for those who service seniors. I know of several retirees who would love to volunteer to deliver meals but their costs to do so affects their ability to use that time to help others or work to meet their financial needs. As a headline maker, raising the minimum wage sounds good in theory but in reality, is it going to help the local folks overall when small businesses are still being impacted by the pandemic? After 2 years of dealing with pandemic and being a health care worker, I am tired. I am tired of having to wear PPE for work that leaves me hot, dehydrated, and sore. I do it to protect my family and others. The pollution of information by politicians have clearly demonstrated the dangers of it as we lost an opportunity to apply science to minimize the impact of this disease. The cost so far is over 800K lives lost and counting. The legislature appears to be dead set on ignoring the entire impact of short term solutions and catchy soundbites. Over the years we’ve had bills attempting to label GMOs, legalize raw milk shares, anti-vaccine laws, buffer zones, and bans of who knows what proposed. We need to stop and ask if these time consuming legislative measures have served the needs of people of Hawaii or is it knee-jerk, serve serving for votes?

http://hawaiifreepress.com/Articles-Main/ID/30020/categoryId/130/Tunnel-Vision

The purpose of this program is to provide both adult & youth residents of the Park City School District (PCSD) with the opportunity to apply for a reduced fee for certain recreation activities. The fee reduction is based on Summit County’s Average Median Income (AMI) and the applicant’s gross family income. How to qualify: Criteria for approval includes: enrolled and attending in Park City School District or other schools in the school district area; currently employed/live within PCSD. Applicant(s) must provide proof of residency or employment. Applicants must provide gross annual household income and household size. All applications will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap. Complete the Sliding Fee application in either English or Spanish and submit to Park City Recreation. Application must be submitted at least two weeks prior to program registration deadline. Registration fees will not be amended to a reduced rate after registering. Fees will be charged based on your sliding fee scale status at the time of the registration. Approval Process: All applications will be reviewed within seven business days of being submitted. Review is done by recreation staff and applicants will be notified of approval or denial. If approved, patron’s household account will have a “flag” placed on it. This automatically will apply the approved discount when registering online. This will also notify staff at the front desk they are accepted into the program. Patron will also receive an email on approval and discount percent approved based on current Summit County AMI. Policies: The Recreation Director reserves the right to request supporting documents that may include, but are not limited to W-2 or the equivalent supporting documents of income and/or household size. Fee Waivers: The City intends that no resident be denied the use of any program, activity or facility for reasons of financial hardship. The Recreation Director may, at their discretion, waive all or a portion of a fee, or may arrange offsetting volunteer work for anyone demonstrating an inability to pay for services. If income is found falsified and household does not qualify for fee reduction, full amount of all programs registered for will be required. Sliding Scale application does not take place of registration or guarantee a spot in any program. Individual program registration is still required by the patron online or at the PC MARC Front Desk. Full payment is required at the time of registration. Applications must be completed annually dependent on date of prior years’ application. Approval of a discount does not guarantee a discount for subsequent years. Financial assistance is awarded for most programs, classes and camps. Some activities may not be eligible and/or vary for fee reduction due to direct costs. The Sliding Scale Program does not apply to PC MARC All Inclusive Passes, 6 & 12 month facility passes, adult leagues, private lessons, personal training, third party managed programs, programs less than $15 and tournaments/competitions. Discounts will be granted in percentages (30%, 50% or70%) of (select) program fees, dependent on gross household income and household size.

https://parkcity.org/departments/park-city-marc-recreation/recreation-programs/fee-reduction-program

Last week I went to pick up Alba and en route found the sun and clouds exciting. A little bit of blue sky in our area is a reason to get excited believe me. On a sunny warm day you can actually see the buds on the trees grow. there’s a red tint in the trees that keeps getting brighter as the day wears on. Anyway, this one is 8.5″ x 23″ using watercolor and pencil on paper. $ 125 if unframed and it’s going into this nice old fancy frame that i found and refurbished.

https://painteronabicycle.com/2020/02/28/newtown-rd/

After the great success of our Minecraft Club LANs v1.0 and v1.1 we are pleased to say that LAN v1.2 is set to be the biggest and best yet! Spaces are still available so please pass the word round as we would like to see as many attendees as possible. LAN v1.2 will have two dedicated servers to run throughout the event, one will host an open world game for all to enjoy, the second will host a variety of event games with prize packs for the winners. More updates about the prize packs coming soon! As well as our new website there is also a lot of infrastructure work going on behind the scenes to ensure that LAN v1.2 will run without any network or power interruptions. We are also working hard to get some sponsors on board, both for the prize packs and for the all-important pizza!

https://www.minecraftclub.uk/minecraft-lan-v1-2/

Augustinus Bader, a premium skincare brand, selected Innomark to support its launch in high-end department stores. The project involved design, production, and delivery for an MTU unit. SOLUTION: Innomark's Retail without Boundaries team created this MTU unit with the following premium features and finishes to appeal to the target audience. Lighted base Anodized aluminum frame Custom blue acrylic header Acrylic blocks RESULTS: The brand and its retailers were both pleased with the quality and durability of this display. The ability to fabricate its components in-house allowed Innomark to completely control the budget, as well as the timeline. Innomark also produced in-line displays and graphic frames as part of this program.

http://www.innomarkcom.com/CaseStudy/Index/27

So…Dream Probe decided to reform as an independent record company this autumn 2014. DPM will only release album’s as digital downloads (the CD is dead!). The first release will be early next year, 2015. The company has it focus in the electronic music but with many crossover to other genre’s. Stay tuned! Winner of the ”DSI Tempest Sound design” 27th september. By dreamprobe. Posted in Uncategorized. This morning I got a mail from Dave Smith Instruments with a picture attached. Dave Smith himself holding up a signed Mopho, my first prize in the sound contest ”DSI Tempest sound design”. Signed, sealed and soon delivered. ”Invisible Rooms” part 1-3 19th juni. By dreamprobe. Posted in Music. This is music from a sound and music installation made for the Culture House of Stockholm (Kulturhuset) in 2010 called ”Osynliga Rum” (Invisible Rooms). The installation was an collaboration with the sound engineer Lars-Göran Ehn (also his idea) and consisted of four ”Islands” of sounds/music with it’s own 5.1 surround sound system. I made music for one …read more Posts navigation Previous Sativex Ephedrine Sodium Oxybate Actiq Scopolamine Temazepam Oxycodone Meridia Buprenorphine Methadose Oxynorm Codeine Ketalar Methamphetamine Ephedrine Hcl 4-mmc Methadone Abstral Methaqualone Restoril Klonopin Buprenorphine Dextroamphetamine Etizolam Soma Librium Amphetamine Powder

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Elected to the Senate in 2018, Jeff has been a member of the Maryland General Assembly for four terms. He serves as Vice Chair of the Judicial Proceedings Committee. Hailed by the Washington Post as “a reformist voice,” Jeff is a progressive who stands up for our values. In the Senate, Jeff is a champion for racial justice and leader on issues of criminal justice reform. He was an early sponsor of the “Fight for Fifteen” to raise Maryland’s minimum wage, passed historic legislation to end the sub-minimum wage for people with disabilities, and helped shepherd a bill ensuring universal background checks for gun purchases in Maryland. He proudly supports women’s rights, including the right to choose, and the working men and women of organized labor. At home, Jeff is a volunteer and active member of our community. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of No More Stolen Childhoods. He previously served on the boards of the Bender JCC and the Jewish Social Service Agency. He also served as Chair of NARAL Pro-Choice Maryland, Chair of the NAACP’s Legal Redress Committee, and Pro Bono Counsel to the Sierra Club. A member of multiple bar associations, Jeff received his B.A. Phi Beta Kappa from Emory University in Political Science and History. He earned his law degree from the University of California at Berkeley School of Law, where he was an editor of the law review. Born and raised in Montgomery County, Jeff grew up in Silver Spring and attended Montgomery County Public Schools. He lives with his wife, Joanna, and their three young children in Kensington. They are active members of Temple Shalom in Chevy Chase, where Jeff served on the Social Justice Committee and as a substitute Hebrew School teacher. On evenings and weekends, you can find Jeff and his family riding bikes, visiting neighborhood playgrounds, and spending time with family.

https://www.mdsenate.com/senator-jeff-waldstreicher/

Changing the password for your account is easy to do using your mobile web browser, with two different methods available to update your password. The first method is from within your account settings. To update your password while logged into your account: Tap the account icon in the upper right, select Settings. Close the Plan & Billing tab using the up arrow, or scroll down, to reach the Security tab, and tap the down arrow to access the password update form. Enter the current and new password information requested, and be sure to Save changes. The second method is by updating your account password without being signed into your account. In order to reset your password: Begin by going to Tap the account icon in the upper right corner, select Sign In. Scroll down to FORGOT PASSWORD? Enter your Email or Username into the labeled field, and tap RESET PASSWORD. An email will be sent to your email address for the account. The email will be from with a subject line “Please confirm password reset for your Photobucket account”, and containing a message including your username and a link “Reset password”. The link takes you to your password reset page. Please be sure to complete all three fields, and click CONTINUE.

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Union Pacific's standard yellow and gray paint scheme has remained unchanged since the E6 passenger units were delivered 1940. The lettering scheme has gone through several changes, but has itself remained unchanged since 1987. In late 1999, UP announced that its upcoming 1,000-unit order of SD70Ms would be delivered in a new variation of the standard colors. There would be a "lightning stripe" separation line between the yellow and gray colors, and the road would return to using the nose medallion, also known as simply "Wings." April 2000 - Lightning Stripes Lightning stripes first came to UP in late April 2000, when UP took delivery of the first of over 1,000 new SD70Ms. On the new SD70Ms, the location of the separation stripe was raised on the carbody to a higher position that allowed the red stripe's position of the locomotive cabs to remain in its original location. (List of units known to have wings and lightning stripes prior to 2003 May 2000 - Full Width Nose Wings The first full width nose wings came to UP with the new SD70M units, which began arriving in May 2000. According to John Bromley at the Union Pacific museum, in a message posted to the online forum on January 25, 2000, the idea to start applying wings came in October 1999 from Mike Iden, UP's General Director of Locomotive Engineering and Quality. Mike found a set of decals and taped them to the nose of GE unit in the Proviso shop, and took photos. He worked to gain approval of the idea and the result was that the new SD70Ms were delivered with UP's Winged Shield. UP 9826 (ex C&NW 8722) was repainted to full UP colors on December 13, 2000, becoming the first GE locomotive to enter regular service with the new Wings image; UP 7555, a new C60AC, was completed in the new image at the GE factory in Erie, Pa., at about the same time, but did not enter service until January 2001. UP 8242 was the first SD9043AC to receive the full width nose wings, completed on April 8, 2001. UP 8242 had been wrecked on August 9, 2000 at Springfield, Colorado, while in service on the C-CQEY1-08, unit coal train that shipped coal from Energy, Colorado, to a power plant at Cochise, Ariz., to Energy, Colorado. The wreck damage was repaired and the unit was returned to service on April 8, 2001 painted with full-width nose wings. November 2000 - Cab Side Sublettering UP began applying on new GE locomotives, starting with UP 6430 in November 2000, and on new EMD locomotives in December 2000 with UP 4285. On repainted locomotives, the was seen as early as February 2001 on UP 680, a repainted and renumbered ex MP GP38-2 that also received the new lightning stripe on its long hood. December 2000 - High Stripe vs. Low Stripe In December 2000, seven months after the first SD70Ms entered service in April 2000, UP began using the lightning stripe on repainted units. There are two known variations: the "high stripe" variation has the red separation stripe on the cab in its original location, with the carbody separation stripe raised to accommodate the lightning stripe, like on the SD70Ms. For the "low stripe" variation, the carbody stripe is in its original location from the previous paint scheme, and the forward portion of the stripe, on the cab, is lowered. This latter variation uses more gray color on the cab, and is visibly apparent when a unit is viewed from the front by fact that the front of the cab is solid gray above the low nose. The first in-service (not new) unit completed with lightning stripes was C44-9W 9826, renumbered from C&NW 8722 on December 13, 2000. This was also the first use of the larger, full-width nose wings on a repainted unit. (see photo in Diesel Era, March-April 2001, page 7) February 2001 - Small Nose Wings A short-lived variation was the application a smaller wings on units with normal width noses. A smaller 72-inch (six feet) wide winged decal was applied, rather than the full 10-feet wide version used on safety cab wide nose units. The first unit to receive small nose wings was UP GP38-2 680, renumbered and repainted from UP 2178 on February 8, 2001. Railfans immediately coined the term "Baby Wings" for this new smaller medallion. After completing at least 50 units, the use of small nose wings on repainted units apparently ended with the release of UP GP60 1979, repainted from SSW 9677 without small wings on May 29, 2002. These 50 units (except for UP 6936, a wide nose unit that also received small wings), all have standard cabs with standard-width low noses. Since all units that received small nose wings were fresh repaints, they also received the new lightning separation stripe between the yellow and gray colors. Research has found that not all units fully repainted at Jenks Shop in North Little Rock between February 2001 and May 2002 received small wings. Although there were numerous units repainted, only the 50 known units completed at Jenks actually received small wings. (List of units with small wings, including UPY units) The program apparently came to an end in late May 2002, when on May 29th, GP60 1979 was released without small nose wings. Besides Jenks, no other location is known to have the personnel or special tools and materials for the application of the decal. August 2001 - White Cab Roofs Between August 22, 2001 and March 26, 2002 the paint shop at Union Pacific's Jenks shop in North Little Rock, Arkansas, painted at least 47 units with white roofs. The white roof feature was originally meant to be a single-unit experiment on UP 6714 (ex C&NW 8812), but the unique and non-standard feature continued through an apparent miscommunication between Jenks personnel and planners in Omaha. It is not known if all units completed by the Jenks paint shop received white roofs. There appears to be variations in how the white roof was actually painted. There are apparently several locomotives that received white paint on just the tops of their roofs. This feature is very hard to observe without being above the locomotive. The other, much more visible variation, includes a white roof, with the sloped sides also being painted white. Some railfans call this the CSX-style roof, after the method used by that road. No units are known to have received a white roof without the entire unit having also been fully repainted. Some new SD70Ms in the 4700 series have been seen with white roofs. Published reports suggest that the white cab roof treatment included some form of spray-on insulation material, and is only used on non-air conditioned units. Other reports show that UP began experimenting with white painted cab roofs, using white epoxy paint, to better reflect the sun and reduce cab interior temperatures. Epoxy paint was used to ensure durability and longevity on the painted cab roof surface. (see Extra 2200 South, Issue 123, April 30, 2002, page 33) Before the formal program began in August 2001 at North Little Rock, and as early as the summer of 2000, at least three former SP units were seen with white roofs. These include SP GP40R 7677, SP GP40 3086 (ex D&RGW 3086), and SP MP15AC 2721. (see photo in Diesel Era, July/August 2002, page 6, photo taken on 12/15/2001) (SP 2721 information from Brandon Kilgore, posted to LocoNotes email discussion group, March 3, 2001) (List of units known to have white cab roofs prior to 2003) November 2001 - Flags and Building America Slogan On November 16, 2001, UP unveiled a new variation on its standard yellow and gray paint scheme. Three new SD70Ms (UP 4526, 4527, and 4528) were the first units to wear a waving American flag on each side of each unit's hood, with the added slogan, "Building America". Both the flag and the slogan are in memory of the tragedy of September 11, 2001. To introduce the "Flag" scheme to the railroad, a special train ran across the system, with UP 4526 and 4527 as motive power, along with nine passenger cars from UP's Heritage Fleet. The special train was photographed as it passed through Utah from west to east on November 19, 2001. In addition to the first three units completed in November 2001, all new locomotives, beginning with new SD70Ms 4735-4999 in January 2002, and new C44AC-CTEs 5770-5864 in February 2002 were delivered with the new flag emblem and slogan. There is a slight variation between the flag decals used on the first three units (UP 4526-4528) and the flag decals used on subsequent units. The earlier version used a wooden pole (versus a metal pole in the later version), and the flag's waving shape was slightly different. The first repainted unit to receive the flag decals and Building America slogan was former SP SD70M 3974, repainted from SP 9800 on March 1, 2002. For repainted units, UP stopped applying the flag decals and Building America slogan in about August or September 2002. However, the decision may have come earlier, since SD70M 3991 was repainted in February 2002 and did not receive the flag decals or the slogan. SD60M 6101 was also repainted at about the same time without the flag decals and slogan. For new units, as of January 2014, UP continues to apply flags and the "Building America" slogan. The "Building America" campaign was a project of Robert Turner, who came to Union Pacific in 2000, and in 2015, was senior Vice President - Corporate Relations. In that position he was responsible for internal and external communications, public affairs, media relations, brand management and advertising. (Progressive Railroading, July 31, 2015) 2002 - Red Rear End Numbers During 2002, UP began replacing the white unit numbers on the rear of each unit's carbody, first applied in November 1987, with red numerals, and lowered to about the middle of the yellow area. Also, the single white number on the rear was changed to two red numbers, one on each of the angled sides of the carbody rear-end. 2005 - Yellow Frame Stripes In accordance with a ruling by the Federal Railroad Administration, effective on March 4, 2005, Union Pacific began application of a yellow reflectorized stripe along each and every locomotive's frame side sill. The FRA ruling calls for a certain square feet of reflectorive material on each locomotive, freight car, and passenger car. For its locomotive fleet, Union Pacific has elected to apply the needed amount of material in the form of a continuous yellow stripe. Although UP has used red Scotchlite striping since the early 1950s, FRA studies dictated that the visibility of super-reflectorized yellow stripes, and in some cases white stripes, exceeded the standard Scotchlite red stripes already used by UP. The FRA rule specifically calls for yellow "retroreflectorive sheeting" to be used on all applications, except where white material has already been applied. The retroreflective material noted in the ruling is further described as, "ASTM standard D 4956-01a, Type V Sheeting," with a detailed description showing its full name as "super highintensity retroreflective sheeting." The reflectorized material is to be placed at 42 inches above the rail level. Even in low light situations, with headlights of automobiles traveling parallel, the super reflectivity is very apparent when viewed from adjacent highways. The schedule provided in the FRA ruling allows all railroads quite a long period of time to comply. It shows that all locomotives not already having the new reflective material as of January 3, 2005, must have the needed reflective material by May 31, 2010, allowing the railroads five years to come into full compliance. A table was provided in the ruling that shows that a specific and increasing 20 percent each year of each road's fleet must be completed, so that by the end of the five years, the full 100 percent will have been given the new reflectorized stripes. With a fleet of over 7,000 locomotives, this schedule meant that UP must apply yellow frame stripes to 1,400 locomotives every year, or about 115 locomotives each and every month. A formal program was initiated on February 7, 2005. Known as Mod 067, it was meant only for units being repainted at North Little Rock. Numerous repainted units were completed, in addition to new units. As of late August 2005, the new yellow frame stripe was only being applied to repainted units released from Jenks shop in North Little Rock, Arkansas, with no stripes known to have been applied to any in-service units, other than on SD70M 5015. In-service units required special cleaning of the surface where the stripe was applied. On September 2, 2005, changes were made to the Mod 067 program to include all locomotives in service, and all maintenace points were instructed to apply the yellow stripe modification as soon as kits could be procured and distributed to all points. These kits included the needed special cleaning and application materials to ensure successful application to units that had not been freshly painted. The first unit seen with the new frame stripe was SD70M 5015, which had a yellow stripe added as a test in January 2005. Selected at random as the test case, the test was done at Proviso in Chicago, and the unit immediately entered regular service. The second unit on UP to be finished with the new yellow frame stripe, a new unit completed in March 2005, was the new environmentally friendly "Green Goat" yard switcher UPY 2004, a hybrid diesel and battery locomotive built by Railpower Technologies as their model GG20B. It was seen at Roseville, California, on March 10, 2005, en route from its builder in Canada to Fresno, California, for extended testing in the Fresno yard. The third unit, another non-new unit with just a yellow stripe added to its existing paint, was ex C&NW SD40-2 2980, seen in Chatanooga, Tennessee, on April 17, 2005. Other repainted locomotives that have received the new yellow frame stripe during the initial April to June 2005 time frame include GP38-2 609; C44-9CW 9578 (completed on May 10, 2005); C44-9CW 9833; and SW1500 1221 (released from North Little Rock on June 1, 2005). New Units With Yellow Frame Stripe The first new unit to receive the new yellow stripe was UP 8334, an EMD SD70ACe delivered on April 21, 2005 to UP at Chicago. Its first trip was from the Global 2 intermodal yard in Chicago on April 22, to Oakland, where it arrived on April 27. For unknown reasons, the deliveries of new EMD units to UP was not in numerical order, so the last unit to receive the original red stripe was UP 8326, delivered on May 29, 2005. In addition to UP 8334 delivered in April, six other units (UP 8332, 8337, 8339, 8341, 8342, and 8348) were delivered with yellow stripe in April 2005. In May, a total of 25 new SD70ACe units were delivered. Of those, 21 units had the yellow stripe, and four units (UP 8319, 8322, 8325, and 8326) had the red frame stripe. (List of SD70ACe units sorted by delivery date) The first new General Electric unit was UP 5454, a new C45ACCTE GEVO unit delivered to UP on May 10, 2005. According to one knowledgeable source, the use of yellow frame stripe on new GE units was begun with the 101st unit (UP 5454) of a 200-unit order (UP 5354-5553), with several other upgrades and enhancements being included at the same time. (See also: article with photos, "Union Pacific's New Yellow Stripe", by Don Strack, "The Streamliner", Volume 19, Number 4, Fall 2005) (See also: article with photos, "Union Pacific and Scotchlite", by Dick Harley and Don Strack, "The Streamliner", Volume 20, Number 1, Winter 2006; text)

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When viewing the Ultimate Edition, you get a fleshed out version of the long-term plan Lex Luthor set in motion to discredit Superman, and attempt to convince the head of the Congressional committee on Superman to let him import Kryptonite for weaponizing. At the same time he is acquiring the weapon, he is manipulating resentment and misunderstanding between the titular heroes, arranging for Superman’s death at the hands of Batman. DC comic fans are more than familiar with the two characters coming to some sort of blows. Audiences whose primary experience is the previous WB super hero adaptations find the two characters fighting much harder to conceive, requiring a lot of explanation. Yet, to movie fans unfamiliar with either history, it’s entirely up to this movie to justify the conflict with the character arcs as they have been portrayed here alone—something the movie actually accomplishes for its own cinematic versions of its titular characters. But, frankly, I’d surmise hardly any audience members for this movie are totally unfamiliar with previous incarnations of the characters. It’s at this point that high-brow movie interests and comic book interest collide, in that we are dealing with the versions of the characters as they are in the cinema reality: a new and inexperienced Superman unsure if and how to be a hero, and a grizzled and angered Batman with P.T.S.D. and way too many grudges and demons. These characters have decades of (oft-rebooted) relationship behind them in comics. Despite the scoffing of fans seemingly only familiar with previous DC cinematic incarnations, there’s plenty of precedent, beyond Frank Miller, in Batman and Superman in open conflict in this storied history. The movie does such a slow, careful job (in the Ultimate Edition) of laying out the how and why of their conflict… even if it does amount to a lot of intentionally manipulated misunderstanding. With highbrow Dark Knight influence and stomp-romp Marvel envy goals competing, neither influence wins precedence over the resultant goal of the movie. Yet as the movie proceeds in the second act and into the third, slow and careful establishment of how and why (for Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent, if not Lex Luthor or Diana Prince) starts to speed up drastically. The execution of key moments of concern and conflict become rushed to make way for the introduction of the “Meta-Human Thesis,” Wonder Woman, and Doomsday. The first half of the movie attempts to please cinema fans taken with the The Dark Knight Trilogy by weaving a believable, real-world drama from a fiendish plan, the second half drops inexplicable gods and monsters in to alternately threaten and save the day with seemingly no plan. The second half of the movie begins to bust out big, time-honored DC action scenes and scenarios, in clear service to the comic book fans. But for many DC fans, these long-anticipated film enactments are too fast, too many, not given proper time to unfurl and be expressed faithfully. We knew it when we saw the second trailer, the one that spoiled Doomsday’s reveal. I won’t even go into the hubris of the marketing had to have to spoil what could have been the best thing about adding him to the movie: the surprise of his reveal. It seems they replaced the potential word-of-mouth of his presence with a record marketing spend. His premature reveal gave fans time to consider the Doomsday story arc, how much it involved including the arc of the Death of Superman, and how well it would fit in a story already aspiring to capture the story beats of The Dark Knight Returns. The fight in the original The Dark Knight Returns was depicted as the culmination of years of disagreement between the anarchic vigilante and the Boy Scout sellout. This acceleration effect exacerbates as the third act proceeds. By the conclusion of the act and the frantic final fight with Doomsday (a scene that may have been the highlight of the film for movie-goers not steeped in DC lore) comic fans have seen whole story arcs: like the discovery by Superman of the existence of Kryptonite, the titular fight, the reconciliation, the rescue of Martha, the birth of Doomsday, the debut of Wonder Woman and her introduction to the other two, the nuking of Superman by the U.S. government (from the Frank Miller inspiration), the healing of said nuked Superman in the light of the sun, one more Lois rescue, the Death of Superman, and, as if in a final Coup de gras of excess, the first hints at the Return of Superman. Zack Snyder’s fantastic visual work in all these scenes gives DC fans amazing fight scenes, as well as brief and powerful compositions that evoke the comic book panels of the powerful character arcs as they become encapsulated as individual story beats in one apocalyptic Batman/Superman blowout. The wedging of so many arcs-as-beats in the movie’s back end has ripple effects forward into the movie, hurrying the movie through or entirely past key concerns of DC fans in the fight between Batman and Superman that served, at first, as the core draw of this movie. The script rushes through and past any sort of concern about the characters learning each other’s secret identities. Clark Kent the reporter, very much concerned with the activities of the Batman, learns at the aforementioned dinner party that the Batman is, in fact, Bruce Wayne… and never says or does anything with the information. Bruce in this story, to be fair, is unaware of Superman’s knowledge (and I give full props to Ben Affleck’s impressed smirk when Superman refers to him by name when their fight scene starts), and doesn’t seem to give a crap who Superman is IRL… but seems to recognize him mid-conversation. Later, it’s revealed that Lex knew everyone’s real identity, and the party scene itself become an almost farcical deconstruction of the usefulness of everyone’s “day face,” except, of course, for the incredibly eye-catching woman in the red dress. I’m a fan of animated Batman. Animated Batman made sure to even the score. In a way, Batman V Superman was never going to be able to escape some of these criticisms, in that its very plot is about accelerating the meeting between these two characters in conflict. But it is a built-in concerns of DC fans in seeing this material executed. However, it’s one thing for me, as a non-objective DC fan, to wish for arcs that were never addressed. It’s another when the speed with which these heroes attack each other with deadly force arrests all the movie’s viewers. The artificial acceleration of their meeting, from a few terse words into deadly combat, is very jarring. This is really a shame because, as I pointed out in my previous DCEU article, the timing and execution of the final execution scene of Zod in Man of Steel was so carefully laid out to justify Superman’s violence. In Batman V. Superman, however, despite a great deal of lead up and justification as set up by Luthor’s manipulations, the key timing of the first conflict between the titular characters is rushed. Superman’s response to Batman’s “greeting” is too aggressive, too fast, by just a few moments, or words of dialogue. If Batman gets all up in Superman’s face, and his suit is instead made of hockey pads, is he going to shove Bruce’s ribcage 300 yards behind him and then feel bad? When Superman growls in frustration, “there’s no time!” we don’t believe him, and in fact the author’s voice intrudes into the narrative through Superman’s words at that moment. Armchiar scriptwriter insists another appropriate mechanism could have been in play, instead. Bruce could have shut down his ability to hear outside noise when he activated his sonic weapon, literally as well as figuratively blocking out what Supes has to say, only getting his audio back later when Superman ripped away part of his cowl. That’s my device, to fix the problem, but in truth Superman has little to say in the movie overall, as pointed out in a Screencrush article by Charles Bramesco, summarizing a reddit post pointing out that Superman Only Has 43 Lines of Dialogue in Batman vs. Superman. Despite the accelerating factor of Luthor holding Martha Kent hostage with a time limit for her death, Superman doesn’t spend enough time trying to talk to Bruce, to explain that he’s aware that their resentment of each other has been manipulated. Apparently, there’s no time. Once the Kryptonite comes out all bets are off, and Superman—no doubt shocked as I was to be in a universe where Batman is the first character to use it on him—is fighting for his life, and I wouldn’t change a thing. The Batman and Superman fight, once it’s begun, is beautiful, luxurious, and as a DC fan I felt a palpable delight to have navigated the gappy rapids to the payoff I had been hoping for. It can be stated enough there where it really, really counted, Zack Snyder didn’t let me down. But as the fight came to its conclusion, I was beset with another moment that worked for me and was holding me deep in its grip, when Snorty Dude next to me clued me in to the fact it didn’t work for everyone. I had responded so strongly to the plot elements establishing Bruce’s P.T.S.D. And somehow, in all my years of DC fandom, I had never actively considered or brought to the front of my mind the fact that Batman and Superman’s mothers had the same first name: Martha. When the utterance of the name was the break point in the conflict, even as I lamented how Lois ran up just then to essentially finish Superman’s sentence for him, it worked for me. I watched Ben Affleck’s performance transfixed, as Batman realized and broke out of his trance-like obsession and threw away his weapon, and I heard the snickers from the audience including Snorty Dude, who didn’t have the same response. I think it could have worked for most audiences, if it had not borne the weight of the entire reversal of Bruce’s course of action on its own. Once again, just a bit more time or an alteration of the timing: Superman uses his words and explains that Lex has his mother hostage and has set this all up, before Bruce throws away the spear. Martha as the interrupt, but manipulation as the reason Batman won’t follow thorough. Some further dialogue from Superman, just a little bit, detailing all the steps Lex had taken would have further cemented the Batman’s change motion into his next course of action: saving Martha, one of the best sequences in the film. If the primary criticism of this scene was the suddenness of the characters’ change of heart, the solution would have been more time invested in the scene. In the theatrical cut, the fights survive beautifully, luxuriously intact, but all the moments of character decision and change are rushed. Before rescuing Martha, only in the Ultimate Edition do we get to see Batman redeemed with Alfred by apologizing and stating he doesn’t deserve him, to which Alfred wholeheartedly agrees. After that regardless of edition comes Doomsday, Luthor’s mad-scientist backup plan—in truth initiated before he’s barely begun his primary one—involving reviving and mutating Zod’s body into an ancient Kryptonian deformity. Luthor’s increasingly irrational actions after being denied his import license for the Kryptonite are artificially accelerated to establish the later debut of Doomsday. And the acceleration of Doomsday is all about the acceleration of the introduction of proper Wonder Woman (since she hasn’t been provided another reason to be there other than the lure of a good, necessary fight), and thus the uniting of the classic DC Trinity to face the threat Doomsday represents. Why blow up Congress with a wheelchair made out of your unique special metal “implicatium,” if you just smuggled in the Kryptonite anyway? Wouldn’t it have made more sense if the bombing led to him not only receiving the import license from the Senator’s treacherous lackey, once it makes sense that the surviving senators would happily grant him carte blanche access to the spacecraft and Zod’s body in fearful response… instead of surreptitiously, implausibly? Why unleash Doomsday if you don’t know yet if Batman has killed Superman? Why even start that part of the plan until you have monitored and realized it’s time for the “hail mary?” Won’t Doomsday just pretty much destroy everything? How is that winning, if your goal was to kill godlike things? Spawning Doomsday to kill Superman is such a personal act of vengeance. There’s no reason for it until Lex has experienced defeat at the hands of Superman. Sure, he gets to gloat about Doomsday after Superman reveals he is not dead, apparently to Luthor’s surprise. But if Luthor had not been surprised, Doomsday would have been born and just smashed Luthor, “mad scientist” enough to hang out in the downed Kryptonian ship long enough for Doomsday’s chrysalis to mature (or influenced by a scene detailing his contacting another alien influence, present only in the Ultimate Edition). The flowhcart lies: Lex gets access to the Kryptonian ship before the bombing. He then skedaddles back to it to birth Doomsday with no idea how his Fight Night is going. Wonder Woman stays focused on retrieving her file, with Bruce’s help. And thanks to the “Meta-Human Thesis” we are treated to an awkward scene of her viewing an introductory movie file of all the future Justice League members, instead of showing any interest or interaction at all with Superman, who doesn’t even seem to get his own file! Without an MPG of his own, Superman apparently doesn’t draw Wonder Woman’s interest or present a threat, and so we are treated to scenes of her heading out of town on the latest flight with complete disinterest in the fates of Batman and Superman—or even the growing disturbance at the Kryptonian ship—until Doomsday presents himself as a worthy opponent. Although the change of heart is consistent with the character of an immortal Amazon warrior who loves a good fight, the movie would undoubtedly told a better beginning-to-end story arc involving her character if the audience knew that she arrived at the story with goal in mind, evaluating and rejecting the threat of Superman. The final fight with Doomsday is, as mentioned before, probably one of the comic arcs subject to the most artificial acceleration of all. It comes as the concluding conflict in a third act replete with combat, and so faces the issue of outstaying its welcome should it stretch on too long (particularly for general audiences). Simultaneously the sequence as conceived as the film’s “capper” is doomed to short-shrift long-standing DC and Superman fans hoping one day for a cinematic treatment of the epic comic story arc. Some fans took issue with the design of Doomsday, toning down the bone ridges and the hair from the comic design (which is something the character developed in the comic arc after mutating in response to plenty of combat). Some fans took issue with the origin of the character, a genetic deformity Luthor spawned using the genesis chamber on the Kryptonian wreck merging his own DNA with that of the corpse of General Zod. I didn’t share either of these complaints, in fact I felt the appearance and introduction of the character was a great innovation, once again applying in-movie logic to weave believable, traceable beginning-to-end story arcs for its characters. I thought it was a strong enough of a premise to carry it’s own movie, if Lex’s “Doomsday option” had been launched later in Batman V Superman, as a desperate revenge play when knows he is beaten. The unfortunate thing, for a DC comics fan, about Doomsday in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice is that they altered the already imposing monster to show him appear to detonate in periodic energy blasts when attacked. If there is no clearer sign that the production team had some amount of self-awareness about the length and compactness of the final third of the film it is this revision to the character of Doomsday: transforming him into an actual bomb. This straight-up prevented a telling of the comic battle, a long and brutal fight where Superman gave his all with his final ounce of strength. I won’t tell you that I thought the Doomsday arc and the Death of Superman was a triumph in comic storytelling. But it stretched across hundreds of miles of real estate, involved and challenged nearly every member of the Justice League, and gave Superman dozens of opportunities to take it in the chin by rescuing both civilians and his teammates before the final battle, really proving himself as a hero to be mourned before his heroic death. That’s what made it good to the readers. It had almost nothing at all to do with Doomsday, who appeared without origin as just some sort of unreasoning and marauding force, a match of strength for Superman along, and perhaps even more than a match for him. It was a story about Superman, and what he would do to protect people. Rushing this arc, setting the battle in a lifeless area with no one to threaten or save, didn’t give Superman the time to shine as a hero up against Doomsday the way the comic arc did. He smartly takes Doomsday into space, before artificial acceleration of nuclear proportions overtakes him. He returns to the fight briefly, in time to hear Lois trapped beneath the rubble and bail mid-fight on his allies to rescue her and accidentally retrieve the Kryptonite weapon. It comes across as haphazard, slipshod, rushed… and as a result Superman’s final act of self-sacrifice has a lesser effect. The movie’s haste hurt the hero of Superman the most, without question. The problem with the game of armchair scriptwriter is that once you begin to reach back into the fabric of a movie to unravel it, the further back you tinker the more you are rewriting and the less you are adjusting. I don’t want to unmake Batman V Superman completely in this analysis, deconstructing the deconstruction so completely that I have a blank slate again. I’m not looking for that at all, and if I haven’t made my point clear: I liked what I saw in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, I liked it so much I wanted more of it. I wanted to see all the great and brave in efforts this movie—thoughtful examinations and real-world implications that Marvel Studios has never even attempted—given their proper due. And since no one anywhere can stand the idea of a four hour super-hero movie epic, that means two movies… A Better DCEU 2016 from an Alternate Universe. …which is too massive an undertaking to write up for you, right here in this article. What would stay? What would go, and wait until the next film? At the risk of once again giving my impromptu fanfic the euphemism of “armchair screenwriting,” I am more than aware that throwing out alternate plot ideas is merely the very kernel of a creative process where execution is key. So rather than weaving a full alternate narrative, let me sketch a quick macramé of what else might have worked if added to what was already done, to fill out the first movie while pushing the Doomsday arc into the proposed second: Lex Luthor’s youthful character seems to have intentionally merged comic book inspirations with youthful tech-company bravado, invoking some of Eisenburg’s celebrated performance as Mark Zuckerburg, founder and CEO of Facebook, in The Social Network. If young Luthor had developed skills beyond criminal manipulation, say computer programming and hacking skills developed during a tortured youth spent isolated in his bedroom, it would have dovetailed nicely into his “hacking” the Kryptonian ship, plus…. At the dinner party, Lex hacks Bruce when Bruce hacks Lex, planting an invasive virus on Bruce’s surveillance device—his whole motivation behind inviting Bruce to the party (besides playing him off Clark for laughs). He gains backdoor access to the Batcave, the Batmobile, the Batwing, the Armored Batsuit… Maybe if Luthor were more “Zuckerberg-like,” people wouldn’t have freaked out that he made little logos for the Meta-Humans. They’re cover images! After “Martha” and the additional dialogue I propose clarifying the revelation that Lex has manipulated the conflict, after Bruce’s change-motion, Lex’s voice cuts in filtered through Batman’s vocal modulator, but still distinctly his. He announces that he doesn’t know how to lose, so he won’t let Bruce lose, and won’t let Bruce fail humanity. He takes control of the armored Batsuit and retrieves the Kryptonite weapon. Clark desperately struggles to recover and escape from the Kryptonite, and fight the (upgraded) Batmobile and the Batwing added to the battle, and fight off Bruce in the suit without hurting him. Bruce struggles and screams directions to Alfred, his weapons alive with a life of their own, betraying him. Alfred struggles with the computer in the Batcave, desperately fighting to isolate the control from Luthor… At this point, you could go one of two ways. If your slant is to faithfulness to The Dark Knight Returns inspiration, you make the Batsuit depend on Bruce’s vital signs. The fight in Frank Miller’s original ends when Batman fakes his own death, to take the government off his trail. To evoke this, you have Bruce tell Superman that if his vitals go into critical, the suit goes into a protective mode and tries to resuscitate him. Bruce apologizes, and tells Superman that in order for them to save Martha, he has to kill him. Clark punches the suit in the heart (invoking the Knightmare vision), and, like the Frank Miller inspiration, we see the heartbeat line on Alfred’s monitor as Bruce dies. Alfred freaks out and responds by killing the power to the entire batcave. As the suits defibrilator revives Bruces, the lights come back on around Alfred standing near the power switch, staring at the Batcomputer screen loading up and reporting “Malicious Code Isolated.” Proceed with the rescue of Martha and the power surges at the Kryptonian ship… …if you couldn’t imagine this movie with Wonder Woman’s first appearance completely postponed into the next movie, you have her arrive to prevent a killing blow from Luthor-controlled Batman to Superman, in physical force representing the female intervention the way Lois did previously with words. But the uniting of the classic DC trinity really does call for a stepped up menace. Why, however, reinvent the wheel by dealing out a whole new origin story, a whole new protagonist? After all, if you’re busting out tech-savvy mad scientist Lex Luthor… Batman’s not the only formidable DC character with no powers other than his intellect and his propensity for powerful battle armor and weapons. Lex could arrive to fight, powered by his own armor, and his own Kryptonite. Doomsday could be a big red button for his “Doomsday Contingency” should he fail… Any self-respecting Lex Luthor would have kept a chunk of that rock for backup as soon as he had it. Bruce would have no way to know he hadn’t nabbed the whole sample. To push Doomsday into the next movie, an honest-to-god-Superman movie that might even let him have his usual active role in helping to form the Justice League, you have the chrysalis of Doomsday sink into the crust of the Earth after creation. The crash sites erupts with seismic activity, his dedicated statue in “Heroe’s Park” swallowed up by the Earth, and our Big Blue hero is tasked nothing more than saving people at super-speed, perhaps debuting his freeze breath in stopping a flow of lava. Lex, never so careless as to be physically present but rather controlling the process through a remote hack, sets the Kryptonian ship to overload and detonate. Superman flies it into space, where it explodes invoking the scene of his nuking the The Dark Knight Returns. Superman Doomsday: Dawn of Justice contains several scenes of Superman saving people in full scenes complete with dialogue, giving people plenty of reasons to mourn him when he dies fighting Doomsday. It also provides a clear and present threat to give Batman a reason to scare up the other members of the Justice League as opposed to “just a feeling.” It’s fanfic, you don’t have to tell me, we’re at fanfic alert level MAUVE. I’ve unraveled the tapestry in trying to weave something of my own. And what I have here can be poked full of holes with little effort, I know it. But again, I have only been drawn to this process because I wanted more of Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, I wanted all the arcs and character beats it called upon to have room to breathe, instead of being delivered in its current rushed and hasty form. I have a lot of respect for scriptwriters, it’s not an easy task. I’m sure the ones who worked on the movie we got could have done quite a bit more with the initial concept stage allowing for the creation of two movies, certainly giving us something better than what I have here… but also better than the movie we got.

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Painting in the United States is a new area for me. After living in the Caribbean for 30 years, I now find myself drawn back to my roots of Texas, Louisiana, and the United States. I look at the familiar scenes of my childhood and earlier life in a different, and artistic way, that I didn’t see when I lived there. So I look forward to creating more of these nature scenes when I make my way home!

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Ten years from now you look at your photos and are brought right back to the moment. Whatever your wedding day looks like, we'll be there to document the real moments; belly laughs, long hugs, the odd tear and everything in between. We believe love is love and your photos should last a lifetime. olive & bean photography Olivia Sarah Oh, hey! We're the humans behind the cameras - Sarah and Olivia. We've been friends for over 10 years, and love a good road trip, brewery crawl or picnic on the beach with our friends. ​ We photograph weddings, elopements, couples and families on the beautiful west coast of BC. We're local to North Vancouver, but love to travel and would be honoured to go anywhere you want to take us! ​ We strive to provide a safe, welcoming and respectful environment for everyone. We want to showcase the love between you and your people. We'll be your hype girls, get you laughing and capture all those beautiful in-between moments. get to know us adventurous warm authentic light hearted "Something we found so different about these two is that they make the session personal. Everything was tailored to our personalities, the photos really captured who we are as a couple. We had great direction and never once stood there awkwardly wondering what to do. They went over and above to make sure we had all our special moments captured the day of and that everyone important to us was included in the photos. The candid photos, the quality of the images and the beautiful editing lets us remember the day perfectly. I really can't recommend these two enough"

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…organises learning opportunities for front-line workers to better service the Deaf community. We provide immersive multi-day workshops which are adaptable to your working environments. This is a unique opportunity to learn while immersed in a Deaf environment and to utilize your skills as you are learning them in the workshops. Our workshops also give the chance to work closely with interpreters and familiarize yourself with the process of communication with a Deaf person while an interpreter is present. Our classes are designed for front line workers, for instance police, ambulance, fire, bank, social workers, educators, etc. If you think your workplace could benefit from this type of professional development, contact us and we can put together a package for you!

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Thank you for taking time to look at my work. I am a California girl married to a tall, dark, and handsome boy named Nate. We just welcomed a beautiful baby girl Lucy into our lives in April. We are figuring out how to do life with a family of three now. We are based in Utah County and the San Francisco area. Family is everything to me! I feel very fortunate for the little family I am blessed with. The reason I am able to do what I love is because my husband supports me 110%. When I am not behind the camera you can catch me obsessing over my beautiful baby girl, biking and hiking with my family, traveling the world, watching Netflix shows in my sweats, or hanging with my sisters. I am passionate about what I do and love creating and capturing raw genuine moments. I am a lover of natural light, beautiful scenery, and new friends! Let’s work together to create photos that define you, your relationship, and your family. You need photographs and I LOVE taking them. Let’s chat!

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As a company, we always need to look ahead and have a clear focus for the future. The turbulent year of 2020 has taught us that we need to adapt and focus on the things that are truly important to the company, the people in it and our stakeholders. We have three main focus points for the upcoming years. Happy People, Healthy Planet A better policy for people and planet Happiness is important in the way we do business. Our team is our most important asset, which is why we want to take care of them even better. We will continue to monitor our happiness level within our team via quantitative and qualitative means and take the necessary steps to improve the happiness of our team. But it doesn’t stop there. We believe that happiness should be shared throughout the chain, but never at the cost of the planet. We have been working hard with our CSR team to come up with an even better sustainability plan for the future in which we tackle food waste, water management, CO2 emissions, social responsibility and much more! Innovation and Digitalisation A new perspective Innovation and digitalisation are the bases for growth. The world is rapidly evolving, and 2020 has been a prime example of how quickly things can change. We need to be constantly looking at future trends and development and use these as opportunities to innovate. We have a clearer understanding of our current and future innovation projects, which makes our road ahead more focused. As a part of innovation, digitalisation is also something we envision for the future. We have decided to work with an ERP system and we will start preparations to implements this in the near future. Furthermore, working from home has taught us that many of our daily work can be done more efficiently when done digitally. We need to find ways to optimise this way of working, including improving our E-commerce. All in all, we have a busy year ahead. Mutual benefits Long-term relationships One of our core values is to be fair! We want to be transparent to all our stakeholders because we believe that everyone in the chain should help each other and benefit from that. This has two implications for Yex. First of all, we want to strengthen our customer relations by providing additional and personalised services. We want to add value as a company and work together with customers to improve their business. Second, our growers are key players, and we believe that working together through joint ventures can really benefit both parties. What could be more transparent than starting a company together and sharing the risks and rewards? About FV SeleQt FV SeleQt is a joint venture of Yex and Flamingo for the legume category. FV SeleQt is the European specialist for sugar snaps, snow peas, haricot verts and bimi. FV SeleQt has its own unique product locations in Africa. This allows us to offer our customers optimum security in terms of food safety, quality and availability. The products come from Africa most of the year. At other times of the year, the range is supplemented with supplies from other continents. About SPOT SPOT is a joint venture between Yex and the American company Battleboro Produce in North Carolina, a sweet potato grower. SPOT is the European specialist for sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are carefully grown, harvested, stored, processed and shipped on our North Carolina farms. To provide our customers with the best sweet potatoes year-round, we supplement the range with sweet potatoes from other production areas.

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Charles Olson: "what really matters: that a thing, any thing, impinges on us by a more important fact, its self-existence, without reference to any other thing, in short, the very character of it which calls our attention to it, which wants us to know more about it, its particularity. This is what we are confronted by, not the thing's 'class,' any hierarchy, of quality or quantity, but the thing itself, and its relevance to ourselves who are the experience of it (whatever it may mean to someone else . . .). That's what it's like to come out of the tunnel into Tunnel View: there it is, the valley in all of its particularity, in its self-existence, impinging itself on us . . .

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Have you ever craved a touch of homely Malaysian flavours while enjoying a sophisticated Western dinner? To have that craving satisfied, look no further than the recently revamped menu at ATAS, the only restaurant in The RuMa Hotel and Residences in the heart of KL city that takes local ingredients to a higher level. The Malay word ‘atas’ is often used to connote something snooty and upper-class. But Executive Chef Tyson Gee, born in Vancouver, Canada and trained in Melbourne, Australia, is down-to-earth and happy to share his experiences. For someone who’s spent only two years on Malaysian soil, Gee's knowledge and understanding of traditional Malaysian produce surprisingly runs deeper than my nyonya grandmother's. It doesn't come across by talking to him, though – it shines through his cooking. Take the snack menu, for example. The standout is a dish that sees morsels of Blue Tiger Prawn and a Charred Coconut Sambal sitting delicately on a Betel Leaf (RM45). We wrapped the toppings in the leaf and popped the whole bundle straight into our mouths – this gave us an explosion of flavours that celebrate the sweet flesh of the prawn, greenness of betel leaf and crunchy, smoky coconut. Another delightful snack is the Pai Tee (RM30), which features a crisp squid ink shell filled with creme fraiche and topped with a pinch of homegrown caviar from sturgeons farmed in Tanjung Malim, Perak. The burst of salty brine from the caviar is a delicious contrast to the creaminess of the creme fraiche. We also enjoyed the Raw Hand Dived Scallops (RM50), a subtle starter with slivers of sweetly pickled rambutan. Also try the Chicken Liver Pate (RM20), which was served in buttermilk waffles with a dollop of roselle jam, and the Cured Ocean Trout (RM55) that was complemented by a tangy sambal, puffed tapioca and the familiar taste of ulam raja and Thai basil. When it comes to the mains, a crowd favourite and must-try is the Corn Fed Chicken (RM78). We were seduced by everything on the plate – from the distinct but not overpowering buah keluak gravy to the fermented chilli paste, which lent a creamy and acidic kick to the dish. These were complemented by the tender chicken, cooked in ATAS' signature charcoal oven, and fresh okra. Next, an unassuming plate of Charred King Prawns (RM88) wowed our tastebuds with a rich belacan butter sauce on the side. The subtle flavour of the shellfish Don’t be fooled by the simple name of the Jasmine Rice Salad (RM22) on the menu of sides. It is another favourite from the previous menu. One might dismiss it as a simple nasi ulam or nasi kerabu, but with 15 carefully chosen ingredients, you are guaranteed to enjoy a burst of flavour in every mouthful. Some memorable ingredients were mango, peanuts, chicken skin, spring onion, XO sauce and, of course, the flavourful rice. Also on our table that night was the Tiger Grouper with a Tuak Dressing, Kaffir Lime and Wild Spinach (RM95), as well as Dry Aged Duck Breast paired with Kedondong, Mulberry and Bronze Fennel (RM105). Fortunately, the dishes at ATAS are served shareable tapas-style, leaving us some room for dessert. As a durian lover, I can confirm that Durian Ice Cream Sundae’s (RM42) reputation as KL's best durian ice cream is well-deserved. If you've ever avoided durian because you don’t enjoy peeling its flesh off the seed and getting your fingers messy, this ice cream is for you. Made almost purely from frozen durian flesh, it is paired with a housemade loyang biscuit and chopped pistachios for that crunch factor. Coconut jelly and gula melaka dressing complete the dish. If you’re not a durian fan, your sweet tooth will appreciate this Mangosteen Parfait (RM36). Playing with the fruit in three different ways, the dish includes a light mangosteen sorbet, surrounded by delicate marigold petals, Thai basil and crunchy dehydrated mangosteen, all sitting on top of a fluffy purée. We also tried the Bombe Alaska (RM36). Translucent calamansi paste and cashew nuts added a unique twist to an otherwise sweet combination of ripe mango and jackfruit. ATAS is open for breakfast for hotel guests, lunch (express sets are available on weekdays) and dinner. Just walk up the stairs once you enter the cozy lobby at The RuMa Hotel, past a unique gold kebaya sculpture designed by Bernard Chandran, to have your minds and stomachs taken on a gastronomical adventure.

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ALTAMONTE SPRINGS | On Wednesday, January 22, , the entire 8th grade class of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School went to several different sites on a field trip encouraging “Living Gospel Values”. On this field trip, the children traveled to organizations such as Harvest Time International and Cascade Heights, an assisted living facility, and performed various acts of charity. Those working at Harvest Time sorted and folded clothing in preparation for shipping to disaster-stricken and impoverished places. The clothes is turned into bedding or given to women and children, as needed. While the students were there, they had the chance to view the reduced-price food bank, helping less fortunate families buy food, clothing, and even toys to give for the holidays. Although what these eighth-graders did seemed very small, their kindness will have a large impact on someone struggling somewhere else in the world. Their work helps keep families warm when sleeping at night or provides clean clothing—something many have not seen for a very long time. “The experience put me out of my comfort zone, but in the end, it made me feel good knowing that I was helping somebody else,” Gwyn said. But how does this relate to our Catholic faith? Well, sorting these clothes and selling food at reduced prices to low-income families is helping your neighbor in need. By doing so, students lived out two of the Corporal Works of Mercy, feeding the hungry and clothing the naked. This event also exemplified the theological virtue of charity; a virtue God wants us to live out in everyday life. This service project was a great opportunity to help our neighbors from our own community. God asks us to care for all people, no matter where they come from or who they are, because they are children of God too. Article written by Austin Elaine, an eighth grade student at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School, Altamonte Springs

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Text reads: ”Can We? Shall We? One day very soon, let us go away together just you and me. Can We? Shall We? Call in sick one day and travel to the sea and hold hands all day. Can We? Shall We? Eat our sandwiches on the train, get drunk on fresh air and come home tired and never tell anyone…. Ever.” Every lasercut is initialled and numbered and comes in it’s own red ribbon-tied envelope. Click here to have your very own

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Kids Karate Manhattan : If your child has an attention disorder or has learning difficulties, then you are in a unique and challenging situation. You may feel like it is impossible to find a sport that will develop your child’s mental and physical strength. Your child may have difficulties participating in team sports because of the physical danger. Maybe your child is not able to follow the rules or doesn’t yet have the needed coordination. This can leave your child feeling isolated and alone. Choosing karate for your child that has learning difficulties is a superb choice to make. Karate bases itself on repetitive movements that help connect the mind and the body. Karate is hugely beneficial to these children and will help them develop physical and mental life skills. The physical benefits of karate for children with learning difficulties Technique – In karate, your child will learn techniques that are broken down into small pieces. These little pieces make it easier for your kid to learn, without worrying about the bigger picture. Training starts with simple movements, and we build upon these to learn more complicated techniques. Your child will learn through repetition movement until skills become learned and automatic, as well as fluid. Children will quickly take control of their body by practicing moves such as kicks, blocks, and punches. Teaching your child that learning happens through commitment and continuous effort is beneficial. Your child will soon be able to achieve their life goals through being patient and persistent. Use excess energy – Karate is a healthy way to release excess energy, therefore it’s great if your child is hyperactive. Your child can release their energy and frustrations in a safe environment. Coordination – Karate will help your children connect with their bodies and become aware of their spatial environment. They will learn that the mind has control over the body, which is helpful for children with ADHD. The mental benefits for children with attention disorders Focus – Karate is about individual growth and doesn’t have the pressure of being in a team or letting down teammates. Your child will enjoy karate training because it doesn’t base itself on competition with other children. Children with attention disorders or learning difficulties can learn at their own pace. Self-control – Self-control is an essential lesson for your child to learn. Karate will encourage your child to keep their focus and attention to learn. Remaining calm and reverting to the basics when your child loses focus, is an excellent skill they will learn. Karate will also teach your child that violence is unacceptable. Realistic goals – With other sports, your kid may feel like they can never win or will never be good enough. Your kids get rewards for their hard work and personal growth, as they travel on a roadmap with many levels. The Karate City roadmap will keep your child motivated, as well as acknowledge their success and build their self-confidence. Good behavior – Karate has clear rules to follow, and instructors will stress that it is essential to follow these. Lessons have a structure and will enforce good-mannered behavior. The dojo is a positive environment and hence encourages respect to other people, students, and authority. Motivational – Karate is very motivational, fun, and unique, as well as being slightly exclusive. Your child will create social bonds and engage with other children. They will also benefit from social integration and begin to feel like they are part of the community. Kids Karate Manhattan: Why Karate City? Karate City has experts and specialists in working with children. The child-friendly dojo focuses on the growth of your child. Small classes maximize growth and development, with the option to join family, semi-private, and private sessions. Our highly skilled instructors have extensive experience in working with children with learning difficulties.

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Hello! For those of you who don't know me, my name is Brandon. I want to create a fun/interactive community where everyone can feel included! I enjoy playing many games such as Destiny 2, Pokemon Games, Diablo 3, ARK, and new releases!

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As a personal injury attorney in Colorado, I must ask myself: “How does Obama-Care affect my clients and how does it impact their claims in Colorado?” It is to that end that this article is written; to help those injured, and seeking justice for their injuries, navigate newly charted waters formed in the wake of “Obama-Care” and understand how this affects them: good, bad or ugly. In this case, spoiler alert, the “changes” brought about by “Obama-Care” seems to be mostly positive as it relates to those injured by third parties. “Obama-Care” and the Need For Future Care. Over the years, many of my clients have had the same questions as their cases near resolution or trial: “What happens in the future if I have a flare up or my symptoms return, what do I do then? Who will pay for my care in the future if/when my symptoms return? Will I have to pay for future care out of my own pocket?” Pre – “Obama-Care” Prior to the roll-out and implementation of Obama-Care, if a client’s symptoms flared or returned (and a client did not have health insurance, or, would later need to change health insurance companies), that client would need to pay for his or her future care in one of two ways: (1) out of other portions of any award or settlement they received; and/or, (2) out of their own pocket (and often without a discount!). To minimize the risk of this outcome, however, claims for future treatment were, and must still, be made in demands or at trial. Often, I will have a “life care plan” (a report prepared by either a doctor, certified life care planner, and/or an economist wherein the full cost of a client’s future care is estimated or calculated) created to quantify the out of pocket costs a client will likely incur in the future for medical care and treatment. However, it is important to understand that although future treatment can be made part of a personal injury claim, and a life care plan can be prepared, future damages are still often labeled as “speculative” by insurance companies and, are all too often, denied. This reality was often a very difficult pill for my clients to swallow; and rightly so. Post – “Obama-Care” Fast forwarding to the post-“Obama-care” world in which we now live; my ability to provide comfort to my clients regarding future care has greatly improved. In part, this is because no one can be denied health insurance for “pre-existing” conditions (and any care for a “pre-existing” conditions must be covered regardless of whether it was the result of a third-party’s negligence or wrong doing). Thus, the mandate that pre-existent conditions be covered by health insurers has already provided a great deal of relief to my clients who were once concerned about the cost of their future care. “Obama-Care” and The Need For A LOT of Future Care. Similarly, many of my clients who were catastrophically injured often had even more cause for concern about their future care. You see, in many catastrophic injury cases, there is often insufficient auto liability insurance and/or under-or-uninsured motorist coverage available to pay for all the intensive and expensive future care and treatment required. Whether the person who causes you injury has enough liability insurance is, at times, simply a matter of luck. This unfortunate reality has led to many catastrophically injured clients, at some point or another, to reach into their own pocket for future treatment (even if they had health insurance). In addition to mandating that pre-existent conditions be covered by a policy, “Obama-Care” also mandated that any and all “caps” be removed from health insurance policies. The removal of “caps” from policies now ensures that those who are catastrophically injured will always have at least some assistance from health insurers in securing future treatment, regardless of the striking driver’s, or the “at fault” driver’s, insurance policy limits. So, The Verdict Is In…For Now Overall, it seems “Obama-Care” will have a mostly positive impact on personal injury claims in Colorado and provide a “safety-net” for recovery

https://searsassociates.com/good-bad-ugly-obama-cares-impact-personal-injury-claims-colorado/

The Boomsay Project is in full swing and now that the initial metagame has mostly been figured out we have several major archetypes available from across all nine of the classes! While I hope to delve more in depth into these decks over the coming few weeks, today I would like to show off a deck I recently managed to enter the Top 100 on the European server with: Death rattle Hunter! Deck Code: Strategy: Unlike the Dead Man’s Hand Warrior deck we showcased before the expansion, this Hunter deck has a much more linear path to victory. The early stages of the game are generally where this deck tends to struggle the most, due to a lack of minions that cost 3 or less besides the Prince Keleseth who is used to buff up all the minions within your deck, the Devilsaur Egg being your priority, and the main card you want to find by Turn 3. On Turn 3 you’ll then want to drop down the Egg and using either Play Dead or Terrorscale Stalker you can then repeatedly trigger the Deathrattle for the Devilsaur Egg and summon a horde of 5/5 Devilsaurs to mow down your opponent. In the later stages of the game you’ll then continue to apply pressure using mid-sized minions with extremely powerful Deathrattle effects to constantly put pressure on your opponent, while advancing your own board state further. The combination of Carnivorous Cube with any minion and either Play Dead or Terrorscale Stalker can oftentimes be too much for your opponent to handle if you time it well enough. In addition since you run the Deathstalker Rexxar, you also have a fallback plan of being able to generate Zombeasts using his Hero Power which can grind out many different control decks that only have so many resources to use during a game. Other inclusions to the list are: Candleshot & Hunter’s Mark; which in tandem give you the ability to remove any threat and individually allow you to remove low health aggressive minions that aggressive decks such as Zoo Warlock tend to throw out against you during the early turns of the game. Candleshot also allows you to deal chip damage to allow value trades to happen a lot more efficiently as the game goes on. Tracking; Which allows you to find specific cards you need for certain matchups while trimming your deck of resources that you don’t need. It also gives you a viable play on the first turn which this deck sorely lacks, especially against aggression. Stitched Tracker; Like Deathstalker Rexxar allows you to find additional resources or specific cards to carry you through the game. Oftentimes against aggressive decks you’ll need to find either Saronite Chain Gang or Giggling Inventor, and the tracker gives you two additional outs to find them in time. In addition due to the new balance changes, Stitched Tracker also gets to apply the buff used with Prince Keleseth to these copies you find from your deck which makes pickups like Saronite Chain Gang a lot more valuable. Creating two ¾ minions instead of two ⅔ minions as one example. Houndmaster Shaw; allows your Deathrattle minions even more potential value by being able to rush the turn they enter play while he is on the board. If you have a spare Carnivorous Cube on the board with minions inside the cube, you can trade off the cube to get rid of it and immediately be able to attack with the minions you summon, thus allowing you to get control of the board much easier. It being a 3/6 body for 4 mana also makes it very difficult to remove through conventional methods, allowing you to stack this benefit across multiple turns. Saronite Chain Gang; As mentioned earlier with Stitched Tracker is a nice defensive tool vs aggressive decks while also creating multiple bodies on the board that can put on pressure against combo decks looking to end the game after a certain amount of time such as Topsy Turvy Priest or Quest Rogue. It being able to receive buffs with Prince Keleseth twice (Due to the copy also receiving the buff) also gives you an edge over other potential four drop options such as Wing Blast or Flanking Strike seen in other builds of this deck. Giggling Inventor & Spider Bomb; One of the biggest standout cards of The Boomsday Project would without a doubt be Giggling Inventor. This annoying gnome is seeing play in almost every kind of archetype in the deck, even the combo decks like Quest Rogue. Being able to put up two Annoy-o-Trons onto the board as a defensive mechanism on five or allowing you to secure your aggressive board position are both extremely powerful. Expect to see this card a lot as the expansion progresses, as well as decks running counters to it to ensure they are able to still push damage through such as Blood Knight. Spider Bomb being a magnetic minion allows you to be able to attach it to one of the annoy-o-trons that Giggling Inventor generates, allowing you to be able to trade into an opposing board more easily. On top of that since it has a Deathrattle effect you are able to use it along with Play Dead and Terrorscale Stalker to be able to clear massive minions such as Mountain Giant or the Lich King. Even on it’s own you can use cards like Houndmaster Shaw to rush it into one of your opponent’s weaker minions and then its deathrattle would then immediately destroy one of their other ones at random. Mossy Horror; Is the final tech inclusion of the deck, and like Blood Knight before him is the counter used to deal with the aforementioned Giggling Inventor. Aside from that niche use however it can also clear several minions against aggressive lists, Spreading Plague from the Druids on the ladder and perhaps most importantly it can act as another way of enabling the Deathrattles of your own Devilsaur Eggs which allows you to put on pressure even after you have used your Deathrattle synergy cards on eggs or other minions. Thank you for Reading! Do you have a deck you would like me to discuss? Be sure to follow me on Twitter @Paradox_HS to see the decks I am using on the Ranked ladder!

http://vexed.gg/boomsday-ladder-guide-death-rattle-hunter/

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It’s been a busy few weeks here in Ancestors headquarters. The Forbidden, Daughter of Ninmah and Captive are continuing to do well since their release and, at the suggestion of a very kind reader, I have now entered The Forbidden into the SPFBO competition. I am really hoping it goes far. Work on ‘Enemy Tribe’ continues apace. The weather has been really good the last couple of weeks so I’ve been managing to write in the garden a lot, surrounded by my beloved collection of Japanese Maples (I’m a hopeless Acer tree addict, I will admit it!) I’m usually accompanied by a sunbathing whippet or two. Freya is a complete sun-worshiper when not trying to wrap her ‘dad’ around her little paws with pointed stares. Loki, on the other hand, usually likes to cuddle up on the bench and just watch me write, when he can keep his eyes open. These idyllic days with our little family (my husband, Matt, Freya, Loki and I) have changed a lot in the last three weeks, however, as our family of four has now become... six! I am proud to announce to you all that our twin sons, Jacob Matthew and Caleb Alexander, were born on the 9th June! It is going to be very interesting arranging my writing schedule around the new babies. A massive learning curve is about to begin and I can see much of ‘Enemy Tribe’ coming to life in the dead of night!! Watch this space and I look forward to keeping you all posted on how the next few months of writing are taking shape.

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Dr. Campbell is the owner of Central Baldwin Vet, Spanish Fort Animal Clinic, and Jubilee Pet Hospital. He is a 1991 graduate of Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Campbell started out in practice as a surgical intern, and eventually made his way down to the gulf coast where he practiced small and large animal medicine for many years. Now, Doc practices small animal medicine with a special interest in surgery. He and his wife live in Spanish Fort, AL. They have four children and three furbabies: Sweetie, Atlas, and Bitsy.

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Chairman MRAM Bob Felmly may be able to pay a brief visit, but is managing a remote broadcast on WCFI-LPFM, for which reason we will proceed “ad hoc” per the ALPB Charter. Hope to have everybody on the Teamspeak for tonight! July 16, 2016 at 11:27 pm #49634 Johny C Guest Total posts : 45366 I will be there Carl 🙂 July 18, 2016 at 2:10 pm #49647 mram1500 Guest Total posts : 45366 Thank you Carl for stepping up to run the show. I did manage to make the meeting after the meeting for a short time. Thanks to all in attendance. July 18, 2016 at 2:30 pm #49648 Carl Blare Guest Total posts : 45366 Good morning Bob, ALPB Members and Part 15 Friends. We have a good core group who attend twice-monthly meetings and the formal/informal parts of the meetings are based on a plan first established by Chairman MRAM and which continues to keep us organized. The ALPB now has over 30 members, and new inquiries are made all the time. Some Highlights from This Weekend’s Meeting 1.) Johny C from Rag FM with 1 Watt in New Zealand reported that his station remains operational 24/7, his transmitter/antenna combination are so reliable he never needs to leave the air for testing; 2.) Jeff Station8 has added Versions 4 & 5 to his ongoing development of efficient AM antennas, pursuing trials with various metalic materials and several part 15 transmitter models. Also, Jeff continues to assemble manuals, schematics and permissions to post part 15 equipment information at thealpb(dot)com; 3.) Barry Blue Bucket Radio and Carl Worldround Radio report good results from their home-computer websites, being tested as free alternatives to commercial hosting packages; 4.) Troy TheLegacy, the Initiative Leader, reports on the “New Radio Revolution” and has gained the advice of a licensed FM station owner near his home who is providing valuable input about Part 15 relations with licensed stations. There’s a lot of radio business ahead. July 18, 2016 at 2:53 pm #49650 craigf Guest Total posts : 45366 Thakks for the update on what took place in the meeting, for those of us unable to attend due to conflicts.

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ROCHESTER, Pa. – Shirley Jones Gailey, 65, formerly of Ohioville, died Tuesday, July 10, 2001, at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She was born in Ohioville Feb. 15, 1936, a daughter of the late Stephen and Helen Rosepiler Jones. She was employed in the chem lab department at the former Crucible Steel Colt Industries before retiring and was a member of the St. Blaise Parish. She was preceded in death by a son, David Gailey. She is survived by three daughters, Rita Gailey of New Brighton, Mrs. Robert (Robin) Powell of Industry and Sharon Gailey of Aliquippa; two brothers, Richard Jones of Elwood City, Pa., and Robert Jones of Industry; nine grandchildren and a great-grandson. The Rev. Fr. Paul J. Savage will be celebrant of a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Industry.

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Chapter scope: This chapter asks how representations of the maiko have shifted from “victim to artist” in popular narratives produced since the 1950s. It examines two acclaimed films from the 1950s, a serialized drama broadcast on national TV, and two bestselling narrative manga crafted to appeal to girls and women. The chapter invites readers to consider these narratives against changing cultural landscapes. This page includes reading questions, discussion activities, and short writing exercises. Reading Questions: Keep these questions in mind as you read the chapter and organize your thoughts. Introduction to chapter: What is the main argument of this chapter? What kinds of questions and sources does the author cite? [Post-reading] Did the chapter accomplish its aims? Identify strengths and weaknesses of the method and argument. Gion bayashi (A Geisha), 1953 film, Mizoguchi Kenji, director Actress WAKAO Ayako on the set of Gion Bayashi What do you learn about Mizoguchi and his involvement with the karyūkai (world of geisha) as a filmmaker? How does his 1937 film, Gion no shimai (Sisters of the Gion) represent the lives of geiko in that era? *Many libraries have DVD copies of this film. It is available through Criterion Collection. How does Mizoguchi link the maiko to Japanese national identity through the speech of the maiko’s teacher (114-15)? How does Eiko learn about expectations for the maiko through her conversations with her teacher about the new Constitution (117)? What does Eiko learn about danna from another maiko in her cohort (118)? What societal issues shape the background for Gion bayashi? How does Gion bayashi depict the status of the maiko and geiko in 1953? Janken musume, 1955 musical film, Sugie Toshio, director Released in the U.S. as So Young, So Bright What problem does the maiko Hinagiku face and how is it resolved? Like Eiko in Gion bayashi, the young leads in Janken musume represent “the postwar teenager.” How do these films characterize this new generation? What do we learn about expectations for maiko in Yumi’s conversation with her elders (121-22)? How does young Saitō trick his father, and what do we learn about the Saitō Family Code? How does the interaction between Ruri’s high school teacher, Kamezawa Sensei, and Ruri’s mother shape the film’s attitude toward the world of geisha (122-23)? How would global audiences react today to a comedy depicting a young woman in jeopardy? Can you think of any other films, past or present, that work with this theme? Kurenai niou (Crimson Fragrance), 2003-07 narrative manga, Yamato Waki, artist Yamato Waki’s manga adaptation of Iwasaki Mineko’s autobiography *Note: Some of Yamato’s other works are available in English translation: Tale of Genji (Kodansha Bilingual Comics); Haikara-san: Here Comes Miss Modern (Tōei DVD). Who is Iwasaki Mineko and how does Yamato’s manga adapt her autobiography? What techniques and messages characterize Yamato’s work? How does Yamato express maiko Sakuya’s sense of a division between her public role as a maiko and her “real self” (127-28)? How does Sakuya respond to the harassment of clients and geiko? Looking closely at frames from the manga on p. 129, consider how Yamato communicates the dynamics of the scene and Sakuya standing up for herself. How would you compare this to the Gion bayashi frame of Eiko, p. 115? We encountered the terms “Fujiyama” and “geisha girls” in Gion bayashi. How does Yamato use them to characterize attitudes of international visitors in Japan toward maiko/geiko ? How does the fight between Sakuya and Gion gatekeepers near the end of the manga show division over expectations for maiko and geiko? What seems to be the cause of this division? Although Kurenai niou is set in the 1960s-1970s, it was produced in the 2000s. What messages about work, romance, and sexuality does it communicate? Dandan, 2008-09 NHK-TV morning drama, Aoki Shin’ya, producer Twins Megumi and Nozomi (Maiko Yumehana), lead characters in NHK-TV Dandan How does this drama bring together families of two different geographical locales in Japan? How does maiko Nozomi’s rural grandmother learn to appreciate the arts of the Gion geiko? How does Dandan characterize the way the Gion–teahouse leaders, geiko, and clients– nurtures the maiko? How does Dandan elevate the maiko’s artistic skill and position as representative of Gion in Nozomi’s fateful encounter with a music producer (133)? How does Dandan reassure viewers about the future of Japan? Maiko-san-chi no Makanai-san (Miss Cook for the Maiko Girls), girls comic serialized since 2016, Koyama Aiko, artist Koyama Aiko’s manga series about maiko and homecooked food. *Note: NHK-World began broadcasting an anime version in 2021 as Kiyo in Kyoto You can find many frames from the manga online. How does this manga characterize the maiko’s world backstage at the okiya? Looking closely at the cover image on p. 136, what expectations do you have for this manga? What role do teenage appetites and home cooking play in these stories? How do they affect the performance of “maiko likeness.” The lead maiko, Sumire/Momohana, epitomizes the maiko-like maiko. Identify the traits that win her this praise. How does Koyama’s manga characterize the lone geiko in the story? What do we learn about her? How would you contrast the ozashiki parties and clients in this manga with those in the 1950s films and Yamato’s manga? How does the athletic maiko Riko bring a different view to this world and earn a scolding (137)? Conclusion to chapter: What arguments does Bardsley make in the Conclusion? What comparisons among these narratives stand out as important to you? What other issues or comparisons do you see that Bardsley does not mention? CLASS DISCUSSION Broad Chapter Discussion Questions: How do these narratives respond to the concerns of their eras? How do changing representations of danna (patrons) and the atmosphere of ozashiki parties contribute to re-imagining the maiko’s role? How do these narratives differently frame geisha/geiko? What do we learn about the concept of “maiko likeness” at the heart of Maiko Masquerade? Class/Group Discussion Activity (45 minutes) Initial class work: Instructor leads the class in identifying five issues useful to discussing the movies and manga in the chapter. Put these on the board. For example, you might ask, “How do the movies/manga characterize geiko/geisha?” [Discussion will produce various answers such as poor; wealthy; graceful; athletic; loyal, etc., depending on the text]. Small group discussion: Students divide into five groups; each group takes one of the movie/manga to discuss. Each lists specific points from their text that relate to the five issues. Presentation: Each group presents its list to the class. The group may want to raise new issues, too. What are your overall findings/ Wrap-up: Discuss how your findings relate to the themes of your class. Short Writing Assignments: Your school is hosting a Japanese film festival and wants film suggestions. Make a case for adding Gion bayashi or Janken musume to the festival. Briefly describe the film, argue what it brings to the festival. [You decide what the theme and goals of the festival are. Tailor your proposal to fit those]. (250 words) You learn that a publisher wants suggestions for a Japanese manga to publish in translation. Make the case for either Kurenai niou or Maiko-san-chi no Makanai-san. Why should your choice be made available in translation? (250 words) Suggestions for Further Reading Alisa Freedman. “Romance of the Taishō Schoolgirl in Shōjo Manga: Here Comes Miss Modern.” In Shōjo across Media: Exploring “Girl” Practices in Contemporary Japan, edited by Jaqueline Berndt, Kazumi Nagaike, Fusami Ogi, 25–48. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2019. Keiko I. McDonald. Reading a Japanese Film: Cinema in Context. Honolulu: University of Hawai‘i Press, 2006. Jennifer S. Prough. Straight from the Heart: Gender, Intimacy, and the Cultural Production of Shōjo Manga. Honolulu: University of Hawai‘i Press, 2011. Catherine Russell. Classical Japanese Cinema Revisited. London: Bloomsbury, 2011. Deborah Shamoon. Passionate Friendship: The Aesthetics of Girls’ Culture in Japan. Honolulu: University of Hawai‘i Press, 2012.

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TPS commenter extraordinaire Bryce Ryan sends along this bit, another stop on the never-ending road to unraveling the ultimatum game. The last few lines were interesting, commenting on the paper's ability to discern rationality from urge impulses. The ultimatum game, of course, is itself an exercise in irrationality by strict economic definitions. The largest lesson you can take from the exercise, in my opinion, is the people's personal welfare functions have social equity versus personal efficiency tradeoffs. I always find this interesting-- you can't have personal equity issues, of course, but you're willing to make yourself worse off at the cost of witnessing no bad acts. This isn't quite the same as the typical public economics social welfare function equity/efficiency tradeoff. Ultimatum games typically play to about 40% efficiency; with the stats presented in the article, it sounds like they were about in this range.

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Added two new bond types, the 'left' and 'right' versions of a partial (dashed) double bond, to chemtool and cht. In 'bondtype' mode, the type of the selected bond is now changed to the current default type instead of the next type in the cyclic list. Replaced the upper button row of the GUI by a more standard menu bar (Michael Banck). 1.4.alpha2 (16.04.01): Added the kerning and export fixes from 1.3.1. Added #ifdefs to simplify switching between the 'old' and 'new' GUI style. Made copying a marked object automatically invoke 'Move' mode instead of re-entering 'Mark' mode to prevent accidental placement of the copy on top of other geometry. Added function to draw square brackets around the marked part of a structure (currently treated as 2x3 single bonds internally). Added function to draw curves by specifying four control points - the curve runs from the first to the last point and is bounded by the other two (cubic bezier curve). Depending on the current bondtype at the time of drawing, the curve can be dotted, have a half or full arrowhead (bondtypes 12,8 or 9), be used to define a solid black object (e.g. orbital lobes, 'wide' linetype) or a simple line (all other bondtypes). This new object type is stored in a new section 'splines' in chemtool files, and converted to a xfig 'polyline' on export. In this version, it can only be added, marked and deleted - copying, moving or changing is not yet implemented. 1.4.alpha3 (23.04.01): Fixed erratic text placement when textmode was already active at the time the text entry box was activated. Fixed broken dialog messages for Latex output. (Both bugs introduced in 1.3.1-pre2). Fixed miscalculation of spline curve, implemented copying, moving, and mirroring of curves, moving a curves control points and changing its type. Pressing the right mouse button in curve mode cancels the incomplete curve now. Added correct 'radio button' behaviour for the 'curve' button. Corrected fill color and shape of curve arrowheads. Replaced the simple export popup with an extended file selection dialog that provides choice of filetype and automatically appends appropriate suffixes. Changed xbm export to dump only the relevant part of the drawing area if nothing is marked. Unified the export dialog handling, clarified filetypes (LaTex export was named XFig/Latex although it has no separate xfig content, XBM was erroneously described as X pixmap instead of bitmap on its tooltip). 1.4.alpha4 (2.05.01): Exporting to eps only claimed to use filename.eps, but actually reused the name of the drawing file, potentially overwriting it. Fill style for curves was not reset correctly on export, leading to strange effects on subsequent curves. Curve control points were not hidden in xbm output. 'Half arrow' curves had an extraneous arc protruding behind the arrowhead. Added preliminary support for 'curve' objects to template system (maximum of 2 per template), added 'orbital' page to template system (currently sporting one p orbital only). 1.4.alpha5 (28.05.01): Implemented rotating and rescaling of spline curve objects. Limited size of arrowhead on curved arrows, added code to ensure that half arrowheads appear on the correct side of curved arrows. Added shortcut for 'curved semiarrows' to bondtype menu. (This creates a spline with two coinciding control points slightly offset from the midpoint of the line, so converting existing bonds to or from this type is not possible.) Control points are now only shown in 'move' mode, they are larger than before and displayed for 'circle' bonds as well. Moving the center of a circle now moves that circle without resizing it. Fixed missing break in case statement that caused label deletion to also delete any marked fragments. Fixed bugs in xfig output - compound boxes were too short, and simple labels were exported as unterminated compound objects, leading to strange effects. Added a drawing of the citrate cycle to demonstrate the new arrow types. Added an actual copy of the GPL to the tar archive as requested by the FSF. 1.4.alpha6 (5.6.01): Added special treatment of wedges and greek characters in Latex export mode to work around fig2devs apparent inability to translate filled polygons and the X11 symbol font into pictex commands. Changed wavy bond to change chirality depending on direction, so that they can be linked to form longer patterns. Some documentation updates. 1.4.alpha7 (12.6.01): Added french localisation (by Jerome Pansanel, based on 1.3). Added arbitrary scaling (via the -m ption of fig2dev) of eps and pictex output (suggested by Jerome Kieffer). Added a few example drawings provided by Michael Banck. 1.4.alpha8 (18.6.01): Added manual page for cht. Added menu code update by Michael Banck, most menu options have Ctrl-(key) shortcuts now. Added experimental (and not yet fully functional) automatic ring generation using Ctrl-3 to Ctrl-9 for 3- to 9-membered, Ctrl-0 to Ctrl-2 for 10-, 11-, 12-membered rings. Used fewer lines for the pictex representation of wedges to avoid exceeding Latex' memory capacity even with small molecules. 1.4.alpha9 (25.6.01): Backed out the pictex wedge changes of a8, as the real solution is to increase the value of extra_mem_bot in texmf.cnf (without it, Latex will fail when there are even just a few simple drawings, with or without wedges, in a file. This is a known feature of PicTeX). Fixed output of regular characters in pictex - it was using italics because of leftover $ characters from the earlier implementation. Changed filenames of the examples added in a7 to reflect their contents. Successful exporting is now reported in the status bar instead of the popup window. Updated README and chemtool manpage. Rewrote ring generating code (Michael Banck) so that rings are correctly attached now. Ring drawing is initiated by holding the control key while drawing a bond that serves as the first segment of the ring. Ring size is governed by the current drawing mode (5, 6 or 8 sides), but it can be preset on a per-ring basis by pressing Ctrl-3 to Ctrl-9 for 3 to 9 sides, Ctrl-0 to Ctrl2 for 10, 11 and 12-membered rings. Rings are always drawn in clockwise direction based on the direction of the initial bond, they are marked automatically and can be erased by pressing Ctrl-mouse3 immediately after drawing. 1.4.alpha10 (2.7.01): Fixed bug that prevented the template menu from working in alpha9. Fixed passing of pointers and added type casts to improve portability on platforms with different default sizes of int and pointer. Updated Makefiles (add declaration of $MAKE for building cht on systems where the default make program is not GNU make; install cht manpage; building cht does not require the math library). Prepared menu items for localisation, updated german translation. 1.4.alpha11 (15.7.01): Tried a different approach to solve the portability issues in main.c. Dashed wedges are now drawn without the final, widest line (M.Banck), and filled wedges adapt to the width of an adjacent wide line. Added filling of arrowheads in Pictex output. Added polish translation (Nikodem Kuznik). Added several drawings of antibiotics to the examples and several chiral auxiliaries to the templates (files provided by M.Banck), moved some of the simple examples to the templates. Added '-i / --interpret' flag to cht to allow using it from the command line (e.g. cht -i C_6H_5OH). Added a rough sketch of the citrate cycle to the examples. Added a Makefile for compiling on 64bit SGI systems (provided by Michiel Kreutzer). 1.4.alpha12 (30.7.01): Fixed zoom bug introduced with alpha11 (zoom out did not work). Fixed calculation of 'adaptive' wedge width in the export functions. Added key sequence '@*' for the 'dot' symbol character (which is not available with regular keyboard mappings), correspondingly added '*' to the shortcuts available in drawing mode. (For radicals, and to mark the atom positions in cumulenes, ketenes, etc.) Added a new bond type, 'striped' single bond for diastereomers. Drawing a ring with the 'circle' bond type now creates a polygon with an aromatic ring inside, instead of a sequence of overlapping circles. Updated Czech translations. 1.4.alpha13 (5.8.01): Made cht work again (the new interactive mode had an uninitialized variable that prevented normal operation). Fixed a small typographical error in the Czech translation. Added Michiel Kreutzers Makefile for older 32bit SGI workstations. Holding the control button while dragging the mouse in scale mode now does anisotropic scaling for pseudo-'3d' effects. 1.4.alpha14 (26.8.01): Fixed locale declarations to make language support work again with new glibc. Moved declaration of locale path into the Makefile. Transformed an ugly bunch of 'if' clauses into a switch() for (slightly) faster screen drawing. Modified 'adaptive wedge' drawing code to draw a regular wedge when the angle between the wedge and the wide bond would make the wedge collapse into a thin line. Fixed a typo in the german locale file, added the trivial updates to the french localisation. Cleaned up the template menu code to fix the problem with missing template icons reported for RedHat 7.1. Added the updated polish translation provided by Nikodem Kuznik. Updated the rpm spec file in preparation for the 1.4 release. 1.4.alpha15 (5.9.01): Modified locale path declaration in Makefile to improve portability. Changed the font initialization code to attempt a fallback to the 'fixed' font if the 'helvetica' font cannot be found. Changed export modes to export only the selected portion when a selection has been made. Cleaned up the furanose template. Clarified the section on label input in the README file. Modified the ratio of cursor movement to rotation angle to allow speedier rotation of structures. Changes leading to 1.3 : 1.3alpha1 (20.6.00): Fixed and restored XBM export. Added an (almost empty) template menu (which was already hidden in 1.2a8). Fixed kerning of mixed sub- and superscripts (as in SO_4^2^-). Changed allocation of initial drawing area. Changed 'Save' function to calculate the actual size of the drawing. 1.3alpha2 (3.7.00): Added option menu for default bond type. Added label support to template function. 1.3alpha3 (10.7.00): Reduced the preallocated drawing area again, as the increase in 1.3a1 caused a massive slowdown at startup. 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Lawndale Veterinary Hospital wants all pet owners to understand that their pets can develop intestinal parasite infections. That’s why we’ve picked Intestinal Parasites as our ‘Paws to Protect’ topic for July. While we do tend to see certain intestinal parasites more commonly than others, there are actually a number of parasites that can cause problems. For this week’s blog, we decided to focus on a protozoal infection that pet owners may actually not have heard as much about – Tritrichomonas foetus. Read below for our case study of the month! Veterinarian: Dr. Crawford Patient: Rosie Ensley Breed: Domestic Shorthair Age: Rosie is currently 4 years old; she was 11 months old at the time of diagnosis. History: Rosie was adopted from the shelter in September of 2014 as a kitten. She initially struggled with upper respiratory symptoms related to a feline herpes virus infection, but she improved with treatments. Then, on March 2, 2015, the owner reported Rosie had developed diarrhea. Physical Exam Findings: Other than the diarrhea, Rosie was doing well and feeling good. Plan: Initially, Dr. Crawford prescribed an antibiotic for Rosie to help the suspected colitis. Although the diarrhea improved, it did not resolve. A probiotic was also added. Due to a lack of full response to those medications, Dr. Crawford recommended fecal pathogen testing. The testing was positive for an active infection with a pathogen called Tritrichomonas foetus. Treatment: Rosie was treated with a medication called ronidazole for 14 days. A recheck fecal test for T. foetus was performed on April 30, 2015 and the results were negative for Rosie! Explanation: Diarrhea is a symptom that can develop with a long list of diseases and conditions. Often we need to pursue a variety of diagnostic testing when an animal has persistent diarrhea. In Rosie’s case, it was a fecal pathogen test that provided us with the answer. This test looks for evidence of several different fecal pathogens, including Giardia, Clostridium sp., Salmonella, Campylobacter, Cryptosporidium, feline parvovirus, and Tritrichomonas foetus. T. foetus is a more recently recognized pathogen in kittens. It is a single-celled anaerobic protozoa. Infection is common in shelters and catteries. Some cats who are infected with T. foetus will not display any symptoms. Others will have large bowel diarrhea causing an increased frequency of defecation, and blood may be present. The stool is often cow pie-like and may have a strong, unpleasant odor. The cats may also be gassy. Often owners may report that the cat has had diarrhea ‘since adoption’. In a small portion of infected cats, the protozoal organism may be visualized under the microscope in a fresh fecal sample. This organism actually looks very similar to another protozoal fecal pathogen, Giardia. Rosie’s infection was diagnosed with a much more sensitive method of testing – polymerase chain reaction (PCR). T. foetus can be difficult to treat, and ronidazole is the only antimicrobial that has convincing efficacy. Since transmission is through the contaminated feces, infected cats should be separated while undergoing treatment with prompt cleaning of soiled litter boxes. Ronidazole has a narrow margin of safety, so dosing accuracy is very important. Some cats may have a T. foetus infection that is resistant to ronidazole. Untreated cats may eventually resolve the diarrhea, but they could still be carriers. This case is just one of many examples to emphasize the importance of prompt veterinary care and diagnostic testing when a pet has abnormal symptoms. Finally, remember that some pets may be harboring intestinal parasites without any external signs. This is why Lawndale Veterinary Hospital recommends annual fecal testing in all pets. We are happy to report that Rosie has been doing well since her diagnosis and treatment for T. foetus! References: Gookin, J.L., K. Hanrahan, and M.G.Levy. 2018. The conundrum of feline trichomonosis – The more we learn the ‘trickier’ it gets. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 19:261-274.

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Grafana is a free, open-source, and composable observability and data visualization platform. It is used for monitoring, analysis, and visualization of real-time system data. Its frontend is written in Typescript while the backend is written in Go. It can be used with time series databases such as InfluxDB, Prometheus, and Elasticsearch. It provides a beautiful dashboard that allows users to create and edit both log and data graphs and create metrics. In this post, we will explain how to install Grafana on Ubuntu 20.04. (more…) How to Install Varnish 7 on AlmaLinux May 15, 2022 May 12, 2022 Leave a comment Varnish is a free, and open-source web application accelerator used for caching website content in memory. It is designed for HTTP to speed up caching of heavy dynamic websites. It is capable of speeding up your website page loading time by a factor of 10x to 300x. This will helps you with your Search Engine Results Page and also improve the user experience on your website. 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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An investigation has determined that a tree falling in power lines started a fatal fire that also destroyed more than 200 homes in the Ruidoso area four months ago, according to a newspaper. The Albuquerque Journal said a report issued by the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department states that wind gusts of up to 80 mph toppled a 49-foot-tall drought-stressed tree on April 12, causing electrical lines to arc and ignite the fire. The following day, authorities reported finding the remains of an elderly couple who died while trying to evacuate their burning home. The fire has spawned two lawsuits filed on behalf of dozens of Ruidoso property owners. The suit alleges that Public Service Company of New Mexico and a contractor caused the fire by failing to properly maintain trees and vegetation near its power lines. PNM has denied any fault or wrongdoing, saying the tree that struck the electrical lines was located outside of the company’s right-of-way.

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Dance Together is the BalletBoyz partnership project with Strathmore School - our local school for learners with complex learning needs. Our work with Strathmore began in 2016 when BalletBoyz danced with Strathmore students to celebrate the opening of Strathmore’s new building. Since then, the partnership has gone from strength to strength, and in the Spring term of 2018, we completed the third year of this wonderful project. Dance Together 2018 kickstarted at the very end of 2017, when BalletBoyz dancers reunited with the Strathmore students by joining their weekly school disco, and the students coming to Richmond Theatre to watch a dress rehearsal of BalletBoyz’ latest show, Fourteen Days. Then, during the Spring term this year we ran the six-week intensive project. In February, specialists from icandance led Makaton and Communication training which equipped our dancers with the skills to better communicate with the students at Strathmore, particularly learners who may be non-verbal. Following this, our dancers began the regular visits to the school. This year we were thrilled to bring live music into the sessions. Musician, George Crossland, who has in-depth experience working with young people with special needs, worked with all of the students to create the music tracks used during each class. Also new this year, the students visited BalletBoyz for the first time, dancing in our studios, followed by a special in-studio performance by the company! Throughout the project all dancers were paired with a fellow student, enabling each child to have 1 to 1 interaction, gradually building confidence and gaining trust. Each session focused on sharing with and learning from each other, creating movement and having fun together. At the end of the intensive, we invited parents, family and friends to come and join us to see what we had been up to. It's been another wonderful year on the project, a real journey for everyone, and we can’t wait to get back to Strathmore School and dance with the students again soon. ​ Dance Together was generously funded by a crowd funding campaign, Richmond Parish Lands Charity, Clore Duffield Foundation and The Hobson Charity.

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So be honest, how's my "Machine Gun Face" versus Amy's? If approached I think the smile of a gorgeous blonde in a romper and curls would be more terrifying than my attempted tough-guy stare from this photo above! Welcome my friends to one of the most frequented experiences in all of Las Vegas,... Battle Field Vegas! This was indeed a new adventure for us both, given neither had shot a gun,... like ever.... and we shot a BUNCH during this adventure! Battle Field Vegas has one of, if not, the largest unique gun arsenals in the U.S.! Due to gun regulations they naturally can't purchase many of the weapons they have safely stored on hand, so they manufacture most of their weapons from parts they've gathered. It was wild to hold some of these weapons with all of their character, scratches and dents... some even bearing the remnants of Arabic writing chiseled into the scuffed steel handles. The places these parts have been and the stories they could tell.... The experience with Battle Field Vegas is one that everyone should try at least once. Whether you've never shot a weapon, or you are a gun enthusiast, this place delivers pure entertainment value for all. Neither of us are what you'd call "Card Carrying Members of the NRA"... and like mentioned earlier, neither of us have actually held or pulled the trigger of a firearm. That being said we were both equally excited (maybe I was a bit more excited than Amy on this one) to hold, learn, and fire a multitude of different guns. Also along for the journey was my younger brother, (he lives in Vegas) an accomplished photographer Brooks Peterson. Collectively we all shot 3 weapons; an AK-47, an UZZI and a 45. The employees at Battle Field Vegas were phenomenal from start to finish. Nearly all of the crew are ex-military. They made you feel comfortable, welcome, and safe amidst all of the immense weaponry! There collection of guns is remarkable all onto itself, but even more remarkable is the collection of tanks, helicopters and other related military machinery parked outside in their military museum. We spent an equitable amount of time enjoying the outside as much as we did inside popping off rounds into a paper target (which I'm still trying to get Amy to allow me to hang on the refrigerator) What we were most impressed with, other than the shear power behind some of these guns, was how friendly, educated and safe these ex-military men were throughout the process of shooting. From the time we registered to the time we left, not once did we feel unsafe in an environment that is filled with so much destructive power. This operation is run beyond smoothly, and we really feel that it has everything to do with the people. We don't recall the name of the guy we worked with, so sorry homies for no shoutout here, but you were amazing! He showed us how to hold, fire, and shoot each weapon and provided us with some history and facts around what we were unloading into that paper. As for the act of shooting .... whooooaaaaa... that was wild!! The magnificent power behind each trigger squeeze, the impressive sound still heard through the oversized ear protection, and the smell of burning rounds as they came spitting out of the chamber still resonate heavily in my mind from that day. What a wild stress relief it was to fire holes into a piece of paper inside of that cement shooting box. We will, without question be visiting our friends at Battle Field Vegas again next time in Las Vegas..... Maybe then you'll let me crush that car in the parking lot with the armored tank (no joke - you can pay for that experience) Thanks guys for a memorable time. p.s. - Amy is a damn good shot.... and her "Gun Face" is much better here... ;) .... I guess she's just more of a bazooka girl!

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Quinyx is the leading AI-powered workforce management software with the mission to have your workforce smile. Today Quinyx announced its acquisition of Concrete, a leading employee engagement and task management platform. Concrete helps customers such as Calvin Clein and Tory Burch to increase their store sales conversion and reduce employee churn. Concrete has been a partner to Quinyx and we are excited that we now join forces to further enable and empower frontline workers.

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The aim of the “Exchange Program for Regional Integration in East Asia and Europe – EPRIE” is to promote and improve contacts between people of neighboring states whose relations, historically, have been troubled like between Germany, Poland and France in Europe and between China, Japan and Korea in East Asia. By comparing the situation of these regions in Europe and East Asia, dialogue between young people from Germany, France, Poland, China, Japan, and South Korea shall be promoted. The summer school provides the opportunity for an exchange of views to stimulate and foster the development of further cooperation and encourages network building. EPRIE is aimed at participants from academia (master as well as PhD students and post docs in regional studies, journalism, history, political science, sociology, and educational studies), as well as young professionals (working in media, politics, economics or administration in private companies or public institutions). The program caters for 20 young people aged between 20 to 30 years. There will be three to four participants each from France, Germany, China, Japan, Poland, and South Korea. Seminar with the Aleksander Brückner Center for Polish Studies & the International Graduate School Halle-Tôkyô (IGK) at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg Advanced M.A. students and Ph.D. candidates are invited to join in! time topic 09:30 – 10:00 a.m Introduction of Institutions, Speakers and Participants National Concepts in East Asia and Europe (Working Group 1) 10:00 – 10:45 a.m Concepts of the Polish Nation – From Early Modern Times through the 20th Century Prof. Dr. Yvonne KLEINMANN, Aleksander Brückner Center A State without a Nation: The Case of Japan in Historical Perspective Dr. Maik Hendrik SPROTTE, Institute of Political Science and Japanese Studies, International Graduate School Halle-Tôkyô 10:45 – 11:00 a.m. Coffee Break 11:00 – 12:00 a.m. Discussion 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Lunch break History of Nations & School Book Initiatives in East Asia and Europe (Working Group 2) 2:00 – 2:45 p.m Negotiating European History – The Work of the Polish-German Commission for the Revision of School Textbooks – Concepts, Procedures, Results

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Join us on the adventure of a lifetime, and celebrate man’s earliest and surely most romantic form of flight. Free of the earth, and all your cares, you will float, as if by magic, to places where only your imagination has soared. As children, we dreamt of floating among the clouds… let us take you back to a time when you believed in fairy tales and longed to fly on the wings of a bird. The world seems an almost perfect place from the basket of a hot air balloon. Enjoy the beautiful Annapolis Valley from above! During your flight you will get a spectacular bird's eye view of the beautiful Annapolis Valley and will drift silently over the countryside where you will watch for wildlife, take in breathtaking views of forests, lakes, and vineyards and talk with envious onlookers down below.

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Roger Dubuis launched the latest novelties for its product line designed exclusively for women named as Velvet Collection at this year’s SIHH. The brand will be adding two timepieces to the current product line. The new models are the Blossom Velvet Pink and Velvet Secret Heart. The Blossom Velvet Pink sports a mother-of-pearl dial with a vivid pink grand feu enamel floral patterns. The case design is actually similar to other Velvet cases in basic details and is set with diamonds. The Blossom Velvet is powered up by the in-house automatic movement Caliber RD821. Let us remind you that this elegant timepiece will also be introduced in blue. The other novelty of the Velvet Collection is the Velvet Secret Heart model. The timepiece features a blue sunburst dial with Roman numerals, which is a similar details to those in the current collection of Velvet watches. The case is made of 18K white gold and is set with diamonds in the bezel. One of the most significant parts of this beautiful timepiece is the bi-retrograde jumping date function thanks to its in-house and Geneva Seal bearing caliber RD821B. The 48 jewel movement offers 48h of power reserve when fully wound. Beside the striking aesthetics of the Velvet Collection novelties, we are very happy to see Roger Dubuis is actually moving to improve its ladies product line while staying loyal to their well known asset: using high end mechanical and automatic movements. Please stay tune for an exclusive interview with the master watchmaker of the brand Gregory BRUTTIN at SIHH 2016..!

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Cavan is the main town and administrative centre of County Cavan. Nestled between 2 drumlins Cavan town is a lively and busy destination located a 2 hour drive from both Dublin and Belfast and 3 hours from Galway. Cavan has many fine buildings, busy pubs, restaurants, nightclubs, cafes, shops, a leisure centre, cinema, County Cavan 18 hole golf course, Cavan Equestrian Centre and bowling alley. Cavan Holiday Homes – Add Listing View all towns in Cavan Cavan Town is interesting because of its unusual layout. It was the only medieval town in Ireland founded by the Irish themselves, and its narrow streets still follow the same pattern that was set down seven centuries ago. Cavan town is rich in history and many buildings have survived for generations. Among Cavan’s fine buildings are the Town Hall and the Roman Catholic cathedral. The Town Hall was built in 1909 and served as Cavan’s first movie house. The Cathedral of St Patrick and Feidhlim is the most dominant building in Cavan town. Completed in 1942, with a 68m spire and flanking domes, the vast interior is styled like a basilica and extensive use is made of different colours of marble. The cathedral houses many fine examples of ecclesiastical art. Kilmore Cathedral with its famous Romanesque doorway is located 3 miles outside the town on the Killeshandra road. The arts scene is vibrant in Cavan town with a variety of local music and cultural festivals throughout the course of the year. Both the County Cavan Drama Festival and the NYAH Arts Festival take place each year during March/April. The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade draws large crowds to see the colour and creativity of the floats. Many heritage events take place throughout the town during Heritage Week in Aug/Sept of every year. Situated on the N3 just minutes from Cavan town, the Cavan Crystal Tourist Shop offers the visitor comfy sofas to relax in, open fires and local/nationally produced crafts. The restaurant designed by Irish craftsmen boasts an array of home cooked food. The audio-visual theatre gives visitors an insight into the craft of mouth-blown, hand-cut crystal and a brief history of Cavan and its environs. Founded in 1894, County Cavan Golf Club sits about a mile north-west of the town, just off the Killeshandra Road. It’s an 18-hole parkland course and is very popular with visitors. A feature of the parkland course are the mature trees, some over 100 years old. The closing 6 holes are a challenge for all.

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