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I'm still poking along at a tortoise's pace on the turtle ship. I finally finished rigging the sails, each one constructed of over 100 pieces of wood, paper, and thread. Aside from positioning the sails on the model, and belaying the ends of 8 ropes, the rigging is finished. The rigging thread supplied with the kit is nice quality, but stiff, so it's going to take a bit of work to try to get it to hang naturally on the model.
I added the structures to the tops of the masts that are visible on the replica in the museum in Seoul. They appear to function somewhat like crosstrees, and provide a shoulder for the halyard block. The long structure on the foremast just below the finial is used as a hoisting point to raise the masts.
I painted the dragon head and the "ghost mask" as the instructions call it. While both are painted brown with red eyes and white fangs on the ship in the Seoul museum, I decided to take a bit of artistic license, and paint mine with a little more color. The ghost mask was base-coated with flat emerald green acrylic, dry-brushed with Mediterranean blue, and then coated with a blue-green wash. Finally, the eyes were painted with a metallic gold lacquer, and the high spots of the mask were dry brushed with the lacquer. The same procedure was used on the dragon head, but obviously with different colors.
I finished the flag, as well. The kit-supplied flag is black cloth printed in gold. Since I used paper for the sails, it made sense to do the flag in paper, too. I drew the Chinese character for "turtle" in white ink on both sides of a piece of black paper, and then used strips of paper to hang the flag on its arm.
All that remains to be done are the spikes, the anchor, and final assembly.
Your work looks very nice. Good Luck on getting the ropes to hang as you want them to.
Your 'bamboo' is a great success!
I agree with the others that everything looks great.
I'm particularly impressed with your calligraphy on the Chinese character that you painted on the flag. Looks like you paid attention to the direction of the brush strokes as the character just looks right. Nice work.
Thanks for the kind words, guys. Clare, I dabble in Japanese calligraphy from time to time, though usually in a much larger scale, and with different ink and paper. I must have drawn a dozen flags to get one with a decent character on both sides. I guess Koreans used Chinese characters in the 16th century, but today, their written language looks nothing like Chinese or Japanese.
Mike, your 'Young Modeler' turtle ship looks great. Lots of nice extras, flag and dragon's head and the mask looks very authentic as does the calligraphy. Very nice work.
Nice job. I like your sails and rigging, too, and the calligraphy.
More modeling madness. I decided to get the anchor out of the way since I didn't want to even think about the spikes yet. The kit anchor consists of two wooden pieces, with a thread wrapping. As I compared it to photos of anchors on turtle ship replicas, though, I could see that neither the construction, nor the shape of the flukes was the same, so I built my own anchor out of 21 pieces of wood, paper, and brass.
Finally, 0.018" dia holes are drilled in the center of the armor tiles, and the spikes are press fit by pushing in with a piece of plastic rod drilled 2mm deep with a 0.025" dia hole. This tool ensures that all the spikes protrude only 2mm from the tile. On the test section I made up, no glue was necessary for a good, tight fit.
The process works, and results in the desired appearance, but producing the approximately 500 needed spikes will be tedious and time consuming, so I'd best get on with it.


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One of the core issues facing Permit Holders around the Sacandaga Lake is the classification of the State land surrounding the lake known as the Buffer Zone. The Adirondack Park Agency (APA) currently identifies the Buffer Zone as "Pending Classification" indicating that these State lands are under the jurisdiction of the Hudson River - Black River Regulating District.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has suggested that this land be considered Forest Preserve and that the Permit Holders no longer be granted exclusive use of the Buffer Zone. The DEC further suggested bans on landscaping, mowing of grass, and the placement of picnic tables, flags, fireplaces, etc. within the Buffer Zone.
The impact of any change to the use of the Buffer Zone by the Permit Holders would have far reaching impacts not only on the Permit Holders, but for the surrounding communities as well. One of the obvious impacts will be on tax assessments around the lake.....without the exclusive use of the Buffer Zone property tax values would surely have to decline resulting in property tax increases within the surrounding communities.
The SPC's law firm has met with the HRBRRD and the DEC regarding this issue and continues to consider potential resolutions for this issue. Read the law firm's opinion on this issue here.

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Welcome to this FREE Chakra Alignment Meditation.
This meditation lasts approximately 30 minutes. It will align and energize your 7 Energy Centers (chakras), which will ground you, and connect you to your higher self. This will, in turn, energize and enliven every aspect of your life with greater purpose, vitality and passion!
All you need is a quiet place where you can be seated in a chair or on the floor/ground. I will guide you through the meditation, all the way to the end.
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Facebook Review – Joss Whedon’s "Fray"
It’s not been often that I’ve been attracted to Dark Horse stuff. As a rule I tend to stick to DC and Marvel in particular, but on the odd occasion sometimes I branch out and venture into unknown slightly-less-prominent territory (Scott Pilgrim is another example of this, which I will review later. That series is pure liquid awesome). The reason for this is I tend to prefer things that I can talk about a bit more with people, as well as the fact that I’ve been hurt by lesser-known comics before (Jeremiah Harm comes particularly to mind here).
During Comic-Con, however, I was pointed towards Joss Whedon’s “Fray” by my good friend and fellow con-man (as in follower at the con, not an actual con man) Damian. He promised surprising twists, ingenious plot and characterisations, and some good tying in towards the Buffy the Vampire Slayer universe.
And you know what? He was absolutely right on all those counts.
Fray, set hundreds of years in the future and following the first Slayer to arise pretty much since Buffy and the Potentials did their thang, is a futuristic look at what Buffy would’ve been had she been born a few centuries later, sported multicoloured hair and was a complete and utter slacker/expert thief for a twisted mutant fish dude (who is NOT a freaky fish guy). The main character of Melaka Fray presents most of the action, although there are several portions where we follow the Native-American-tattoo-wannabe vampire Icarus and his boss – who I will not name for reasons of massive spoilers, and it being a truly epic twist – as well as the demon quasi-Watcher Urkonn.
The twists in this book are PHENOMENAL. Seriously. There’s a shitload I did not see coming in this story – in particular the identity of Icarus’s boss and a revelation right near the end that causes the death of a major character – in amongst the fairly stock-standard plot twists of “yay, I am the chosen one” mixed with “yay, people I know are dying left right and center”. Special mention does go to a minor character who dies halfway through the book, which was a bit unexpected and very sad (particularly when it comes back to haunt Fray at the end of the story).
A few minor gripes: Fray’s sister Erin was kind of a useless character. I feel that as a sibling antagonist she was underused, and as a sibling antagonist who works for the cops I found her doubly as underused. She didn’t really seem to drive Fray as far forward as I would’ve liked, and it would’ve been nice if her reconciliation with Fray had been a bit longer and a bit more genuine. Granted, the situation under which they make up is a bit more severe than your usual “disparate siblings come back together” thing, but I still would’ve liked a little more done with that.
Another problem I have is with Icarus’s death which – SPOILERS – involves Erin dropping a car on his head, right before he’s set to have an epic showdown with Fray in the penultimate chapter. While I understand that Whedon wanted to possibly subvert the whole epic showdown trope with this act, I felt it really gave a big sense of anticlimax to Icarus’s final fate. Not that he was an incredibly awesome character or anything, but the story had spent a fair portion fleshing him out as not just a standard vamp (or Lurk, as they are referred to in this story). A bit more resolution other than Fray’s useless sister turning his brain into motor oil would’ve been a bit better.
Now as I said, I’m wary of Dark Horse and more “indie” comics in general (yes, I know Dark Horse is not technically indie, but you know what I mean. Besides, I tend to translate indie as “anything that isn’t DC or Marvel”) but I found Fray to be a generally refreshing and truly engaging read (just ask any of my uni friends, I’ve been rabbiting on about it to them for ages since I’ve read it) that really worked well at being both a standalone and a piece that contributes to the overall Buffyverse. The artwork by Moline and Owens was pretty good too, striking a nice balance between classic four-colour palette art and contemporary realistic colouring.
Reading this book gave me new hope that maybe more comics outside of the big two are worth giving a look – and while most of you might think it’s a narrow view of me to only read majority-wise from DC and Marvel, it’s a fair argument. But it’s what I enjoy, and at the end of the day what I enjoy above all else is a good comic book.
Fray certainly fits that category.
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2/14/19 (Th.) 10:00 PM ABC (#513) Where Are Your Parents?
10/4/18 (Th.) 10:00 PM ABC (#502) Whose Blood Is That?
11/16/17 (Th.) 10:00 PM ABC (#408) Live. Live. Live.
10/19/17 (Th.) 10:00 PM ABC (#404) Was She Ever Good at Her Job?
11/17/16 (Th.) 10:00 PM ABC (#309) Who's Dead?
10/27/16 (Th.) 10:00 PM ABC (#306) Is Someone Really Dead?
2/11/16 (Th.) 10:00 PM ABC (#210) What Happened to You, Annalise?
11/19/15 (Th.) 10:00 PM ABC (#209) What Did We Do?
(from ABC's press release, May 2017) Murder, deception, fear and guilt are the ties that bind Middleton University Professor Annalise Keating (Viola Davis) to her long-time associates Frank Delfino, Bonnie Winterbottom and her students. But as the group struggles to move on with their lives following Wes' death, their past continues to haunt them. Relationships will be fractured, lies will spin out of control, and a shocking, new mystery will upend their entire lives.


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"I have been using personal touch limo and Joe for over 10 years. We have never experienced a problem. The drivers are always polite and on time, if not early. The price is very reasonable, the cars are well maintained. I would recommend this company to everyone i know. We have used Joe and his team for everything from airport trips to my daughters sweet 16 they are simply amazing. I can't say enough good thing about this company. I have heard horror stories about other companies but not here thanks joe and the guys."
"i got married two weeks ago and we used personal touch limousines they were 20 mins early picking me up and the bus they set was so nice and very clean . but the best part of using personal touch was the driver phil he ran my hole wedding for me and we was very accommodating and very experienced in doing wedding . if your looking for a limousines service use personal touch . P.S MAKE SURE YOU ASK FOR PHIL "
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"Used Personal Touch Limo to celebrate my sis 40th in NYC. We had an absolute blast. Phil our driver was patient and so so nice. He drove very careful and kept in touch as to where he was parked etc. All the girls had so much fun in the party bus. Joe, thank you for organizing in such a quick time.. we will be seeing you guys real soon for another night out on the town!!"
"I love Personal Touch Limousines! I planned a 21'st birthday for my daughter, the drivers were prompt, polite, and patient. The price was reasonable with NO HIDDEN FEES. Thanks a bunch Joe, It was a great time!"
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"I've used personal touch on three different occasions. Each time the service was fantastic. The drivers were all prompt, and the service was great. My kids loved the limos, and the drivers were great with handling our luggage. The limos were always clean, and stocked with complementary water & cups, and the price was more than reasonable! Thank you Joe."

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Look at thehot sale discount2014 Spring Summer Red Bottom Christian Louboutin So Kate Booty 100mmBlack LeatherAnkle Boot inchristian louboutin shoes online it is a great pair of red bottom shoes which everyone have been yearning for.Many famous stars wear christian louboutin red bottom heels.Therefore,wearing cheap christian louboutin shoes has become a trend.Wholesale christian louboutin heels on black friday shopping and christmas specials,you can get worldwide free shipping.
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At Sweet Dreams Boat Charters, our goal is simple: to share the love of the ocean with anyone willing to take a journey out of the ordinary.
When you sail with us, you will experience the best the Caribbean has to offer, including a beautiful natural habitat that is home to some of the unique marine life in the world. We also have world-class, experienced captains and crewmembers, who share a common bond — their love for the ocean.
Lady Dee is maintained and equipped to U.S. Coast Guard standards of operation and safety.
Our base of operations is on the East coast of Puerto Rico, which we consider the gateway to paradise. From our marina, we can head due East to the Spanish, U. S., and British Virgin Islands and many places in between.
We provide a high level of customer service. When you travel with us, we understand that you are on vacation. Your job is to take in some sun, enjoy quality family time, indulge in delicious meals and visit breathtaking islands. We will handle the rest! Based on testimony from our Captain’s previous charter guests, you will have the time of your life.
When traveling from Puerto Rico to many of the small islands, no US passport is required for US citizens. When heading further east to St. Thomas, St. John and south to St. Croix, a valid US passport is required.

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In the IT sector, Cloud Computing careers are growing and in-demand worldwide as the world is leaning towards more technological growth. They rank in the top 20 listing for all IT careers and also rank in the highest paying jobs in IT. With cloud computing, companies can get enterprise-level IT infrastructures without heavy investments. Since these infrastructures can be accessed remotely from all types of devices, companies have adapted to cloud computing. Hence, there are more demands for IT professionals who are masters of cloud technology. In that pretext, Genese collaborating with CSIT Association of Nepal is holding an event principally focused on Tech enthusiasts.
The event will be an introductory session for you to get started on the knowledge of Cloud Computing. Attendees will be able to learn about the benefits of cloud computing and how we utilize it in our everyday personal and professional life. Our speaker will address the prospect of building a professional career in Cloud Computing. By being part of the session, students will get AWS Educate Account with preloaded $75 credit to use resources within the Amazon Web Services’ domain. This can come in the form of a Cloud Education Program Internship at Genese which is Nepal’s First Public Cloud Consulting Firm. One can also get trained and attain industry-recognized certification in the specified area of expertise in AWS.
Cloud computing jobs will range from architects and developers to data scientists to security professionals and many more. These jobs will require you to have a specific focus and skills which you can acquire with AWS training and courses. As you learn and grow, we will offer an internship for the interested students in Genese itself so that you can have a hands-on experience as well. You would need to fill out the form with your details and we will contact you once you are accepted.
Find the link here: http://bit.ly/CareerCloudComputing.

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the need to route wires or perform electrical work, this transformation can occur literally overnight. Solar lights for the patio come in every light form including spot, path and string lights. Maximum coverage of a yard is accomplished by utilizing a combination of different light mounts. The more structures you have in a patio, the more lighting possibilities open up. For example, a patio awning can be covered in colorful string lights for a decorative touch. Floating solar lights are available for ponds and pools. Functional patio lights such as spot and flood lights can illuminate key areas of the patio such as a dining table set. Let's look at some of the patio lights available today.
One of the most popular types of solar patio lights are the ones used on paths and walkways. These light mounts provide the perfect opportunity to coordinate your lights with your patio decor. Path lights are made in many styles ranging from modernistic to rustic. The style and fashion of path lights make them easy on the eyes both in the day when they are visible and at night when they shine. Lights such as these are typically placed along walkways leading through a garden or up to a patio. The light beam shines onto the ground 360 degrees around the light pod. When lined up on each side of a walkway, they allow people to see where they are going as to not trip on obstacles. A solar panel on the top of the light pod captures light for power, so it is important that each mount be placed in a location that receives full sun. This applies to all forms of solar patio lights.
Solar technology is compact enough to be placed in just about any style of mount, including those styled from classical times. Using special glass and light bulbs, solar patio lights can be modeled to look like real candle light. Using flickering bulbs filtered through opaque glass or plastic, these lights are placed within lantern-style mounts that can be hung from Sheppard's hooks in the yard. Lantern lights can be used to border pathways or placed at corners or entrances. Lanterns can be hung from hooks on a gazebo or placed on metal hooks that stick into the ground. A solar panel on the top provides the power, letting users place these patio lights anywhere that suits their fancy.
Interestingly enough, even wind chimes are not immune to the solar fad. Wind chimes of all varieties and shapes are being equipped with solar panels and lights, creating a musical light show. As you can see, solar patio lighting is truly all-encompassing and can be applied in every nook and cranny of a yard.
There are some areas of a patio where functional light is needed. Areas like the patio itself, pool sides and food preparation centers require bright, ample light to see. Solar technology has you covered in this area too, as spot and flood lights are available. While not as powerful as wired units, solar spot lights can provide enough light to see. Patio spot lights are made to shine on a specific area and have a limited illumination angle. They provide focused light right where you need it and nothing more. Spot lights are commonly used to accent structures around the patio such as fountains, pillars and palm tree trunks.
Flood lights, while similar to spot lights, are designed to "flood" an area with light. These solar lights have a wider angle and are capable of illuminating larger areas. If you have a dining or conversational area that needs illumination, a solar patio flood light is the right choice. These forms of light fixtures do well mounted to the wall up high and can be turned to focus on the desired area. The location of the solar panel varies among models but is usually found attached to the mount or connected with a wire. Solar panels on a wire allow users to place their light mount in a non-sunny location and be able to put the panel in the sun.
If you are seeking an emphasis on color and visual appeal, color changing or whimsical light sources are the best choice. Color changing LED solar lights offer an appealing way to add color to a patio. Using a color changing LED bulb, these lights switch smoothly between bright colors. As expected, color changing lights are incorporated into a variety of whimsical light fixtures, often in the form of bugs, animals and plants. Whether you like mushrooms, ladybugs or dragonflies, you can find a whimsical patio light for your taste. These lights work well in places where conventional lights can't tread, such as garden beds. When placed in unexpected locals, these lights truly shine and bring out the best in a patio.
Solar lighting is not limited to the ground. Lighting places above head level can provide a truly surreal feeling. String lights are similar to Christmas-style lighting in that they consist of a powered string with multiple light bulbs. Each bulb has a plastic cover which is modeled to a certain theme. Themes range from pink flamingos to Japanese paper lanterns, appealing to a wide variety of tastes. A patio awning provides the perfect medium from which to hang string lights. Hooks, nails or Velcro straps make it easy to get these lights mounted. Power is provided by a solar panel on one end of the string.
The most unusual and unexpected type of solar patio lighting is left for last. Floating solar lighting fixtures are waterproof and can be placed in pools and ponds. Because they come on automatically, users do not have to fish out the lights every time they want to turn them on. Some floating lights project vivid colors onto the pool floor, while other change between several colors. Bodies of water with a fountain cause these lights to bob and "swim" around, creating an impressive display.

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Grilled sausages are a great barbeque lunch or dinner, especially when paired with this sweet chili sauce.
Preheat a lightly oiled grill to medium-high heat. Add the sausages and grill for 7-8 minutes per side until cooked through.
Meanwhile, whisk together Welch’s Concord Grape Jam, Sweet Chili Sauce and lemon juice. To serve, divide shredded iceberg lettuce between sausage buns and top with a cooked sausage. Drizzle each sausage with 1 tablespoon Sweet Chili Sauce and red onion; serve immediately.
Remaining Sweet Chili Sauce will keep for 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge. Use remaining Sweet Chili Sauce on sausages, and meatballs and in sandwiches.
For a lower fat alternative substitute pork sausages for chicken or turkey sausage.

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During his address before the General Assembly, Díaz-Canel — who succeeded Raúl Castro as president in April — dismissed speculation that he is a reformer in the style of Mikhail Gorbachev, a possibility that has been raised by some Cuba observers.
“The generational change in our government should not give hope to the adversaries of the revolution. We are continuity, not a rupture,” he declared during a speech in which he also condemned the U.S. trade “blockade” against Cuba and reaffirmed the island’s support for Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and other longstanding Cuban foreign policies.
He also said he did not expect big changes in the new Cuban constitution that is to be approved next year in a referendum, and was convinced that the “irrevocable character of socialism will be ratified” by the vote.
The Cuban leader also criticized the United States for withdrawing from the nuclear agreement with Iran and warned that might have “grave consequences” for stability in the Middle East. His first bilateral meeting Monday was with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.
Díaz-Canel also said Cuba supports the peaceful uses of atomic energy and in January became the fifth country to ratify an international agreement on the complete elimination of nuclear weapons.
He also heaped praise on Raúl Castro, who retains the powerful job of first secretary of the Cuban Communist Party. Díaz-Canel described Castro as “a father” shortly after he was named to succeed Castro.
Díaz Canel also met with the president of El Salvador Wednesday morning and was scheduled to meet later with U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres and New York Mayor Bill de Blasio. On Wednesday night, he was scheduled to attend what was described as a “solidarity with Cuba” event organized by IFCO/Pastors for Peace and the Riverside Church in Manhattan.
The Cuban leader held a string of bilateral meetings Tuesday with the European Union’s foreign affairs director, Federica Mogherini, and the leaders of Bolivia, Panama, Angola, South Africa, Barbados, Spain and Argentina.
That last meeting raised eyebrows because Cuba’s official news media has been attacking the Argentine President Mauricio Macri and his close ties to the Trump administration. The Cuban foreign ministry and Argentina’s presidential palace gave no details on the meeting.
The president of Spain, meanwhile, was invited to travel to Havana for what would be the first visit from a Spanish head of state in three decades. And Panama President Juan Carlos Varela briefly mentioned Cuba during his speech to the General Assembly, urging the United States to return to warmer policies toward the island.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez met Tuesday with his Russian counterpart, Sergéi Lavrov. Some news outlets have reported that Russia is the principal suspect in the alleged attacks on U.S. diplomats in Havana.
McClatchy correspondent Franco Ordoñez contributed to this report from Washington.

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Estimation of forest Leaf Area Index using remote sensing and GIS data for modelling net primary production. 1997. Franklin, S.E.; Lavigne, M.B.; Deuling, M.J.; Wulder, M.A.; Hunt, E.R., Jr. International Journal of Remote Sensing 18(16): 3459-3471 .
Ecosystem models can be used to estimate potential net primary production (pNPP) using GIS data, and remote sensing input of actual forest leaf area to such models can provide estimates of current actual net primary production (aNPP) . Comparisons of pNPP and aNPP for a given site or regional landscape can be used to identify forest stands for different management treatments, and may provide new information on wildlife habitat, forest diversity and growth characteristics. Leaf area estimates may be obtained from satellite imagery through correlation with physiologically-based vegetation indices such as the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI). However, in areas with high Leaf Area Index (LAI), vegetation indices usually saturate at leaf areas greater than about 4. In predominantly deciduous (hardwood) and mixedwood stands remote sensing estimates may be influenced by understory and other factors. We examined digital Landsat TM imagery and GIS data in the Fundy Model Forest of southeastern New Brunswick to determine relations to forest leaf area index within different stand structures or covertypes. The image data were stratified using GIS covertype information prior to development of LAI predictive equations using spectral reflectance, and the prediction of LAI from Landsat TM imagery was improved with reference to estimates of stem density which are standard forest inventory information contained in GIS databases. Actual stand LAI was compared to assumed maximum LAI values for several species and sites using an ecosystem process model (BIOME-BGC) which relies on climate, soils and topographic information also obtained from the GIS. Subsequent comparison of pNPP and aNPP revealed that even disturbed sites in this environment can reach close to maximum site potential. Specific sites with suboptimal species composition were identified. A future refinement of this approach is to classify the imagery independently of the GIS, which assumes a homogeneous covertype for each polygon in the system, and thus improve still further the aNPP estimates through higher covertype and LAI estimation accuracy.

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I’ve been working on a draft cover for my third novel, The Weaver’s Light. It’s fantasy, like my others, but not young adult (though really, as far as I can tell, the only thing making a book “YA” is if the hero/ heroine is a young adult).
Anyway, I’m asking for input again to help me perfect this masterpiece before publishing. If you were a reader of fantasy, would the cover and title lead you to click on it to at least read the blurb? If not, why? Thanks in advance!
Thanks for the specific feedback Jessica! I’ll try some different fonts for my name.

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Santa Rosa, about 55 miles north of San Francisco, is the largest city in the North Bay region. With a population of more than 175,150 individuals, it offers a little bit of everything. Families and visitors can enjoy outdoor activities in beautiful weather, art, music, food, and a sincere tribute to Charles M. Schulz, the creator of the comic, Peanuts. Yet, as is possible in any community, people can become the victims of accidents and resulting injuries.
Throughout California, residents rely heavily on their vehicles. Cars are necessary to get to and from work, run errands, and spend time with friends and family. With so many vehicles on the road at any given time, accidents are bound to happen. When these accidents are serious and lead to injuries, victims should contact an experienced Santa Rosa car accident lawyer at Willoughby Brod, LLP to learn what to do next.
If you were in a car crash in Santa Rosa, there are a few important steps to take. Immediately following the accident, you should gather the other driver’s auto insurance information. If the other driver caused the crash, you may need to file a third-party claim under his or her policy.
Always make sure you and your passengers are safe and healthy. Do not hesitate to go to the hospital after a crash. Even if you refuse to go to the emergency room right away, try and see a physician soon after the accident for a thorough check up. You may think your symptoms are normal, when they are actually signs of a more serious injury like a concussion, broken ribs, or internal bleeding.
After you receive appropriate medical care, you must notify your and the other driver’s insurer of the accident and your intention to file a claim. This is called providing notice and can be important to your ability to obtain compensation. Once you give notice, ask for the insurer’s instructions on filing a claim. During this time, do not admit fault to anyone on the phone and answer as few questions as possible. Once you formally file a claim, you will need to prove your statement. However, you may need to speak with a car accident attorney in Santa Rosa first.
If you were part of a fender bender that did not cause any injuries, you may not need legal advice or guidance. Auto insurers often quickly handle routine matters that only involve property damage. However, if you or your loved one was seriously hurt, you should have the assistance of an experienced and trusted lawyer. You need someone who will protect your rights during this process and ensure you are treated fairly by the insurance companies. A lawyer will also help you obtain the maximum compensation possible under the law. An insurer may try to pressure you into a low-ball settlement. However, a lawyer can explain what your claim is truly worth and negotiate for a higher settlement offer or guide you through the personal injury legal process.
Not every car accident can be quickly wrapped up through an insurance claim. With the help of a car accident lawyer who practices in Santa Rosa, you may need to file a personal injury suit if the other driver was under- or uninsured, the insurer wrongly denied your claim, or the policy limit is below the compensation to which you are entitled under the law. In these situations, you can file a personal injury lawsuit during which you must prove the other party’s negligence.
Depending on your situation, proving negligence may be relatively simple or complex. Your attorney will conduct a thorough investigation into what happened and gather evidence on your behalf. This may include obtaining the police report, eye witness testimony, photos and video footage of the accident and its aftermath, and an expert witness. If your accident was unique or complicated, an expert accident reconstructionist can be useful to explain to the judge and jury what happened and why.
If you or a loved one is suffering after being in a collision in Santa Rosa, do not hesitate to reach out for help. Our experienced personal injury lawyers at Willoughby Brod, LLP are ready to investigate your case and represent you in your insurance claim or personal injury suit. We want you to obtain the compensation you deserve so you can move forward with your life.
Call us today at (800) 427-7020 to schedule your free case evaluation.


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Caerphilly Challenge - Wanderlust Camper Co.
Looking for accommodation that's well located for the Caerphilly Challenge series? How about a campervan combined with a nearby campsite as flexible, self-catering and mobile accommodation?!
This year Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Countryside and Landscape Service, in conjunction with Caerphilly Adventure Group, Caerphilly Ramblers, Islwyn Ramblers and other partners, are once again throwing down a SERIOUS challenge for walkers and runners of all abilities.
As always… the Caerphilly Challenge Series will have routes suitable for all fitness levels and abilities.
There will be a challenge that suits you!
20-22 mile route (self-led challenge and led walk).


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Toys are a big part of life when a baby is growing. They can help them learn, develop and understand things. We already love Leap Frog so we knew that we would love Scout's Count and Colours Band.
Scout's Count and Colours Band is a cute, colourful toy that is suitable from 6-24 months. There are five different instruments which move to help develop fine motor skills. One small change I would make would be that the red drum twist all around rather than pushes down, just because the orange cymbal pushes down too. The guitar twists but only to the right so i think one that twisted the other way or all the way round would be better than another one that just pushed down.
On each instrument there are numbers 1-5 which are great for when they become interested in learning the numbers written down. There are three different modes and depending which you pick different things happen. Harleigh loves the music one as then depending which instrument you press that genre of music will play. There is also a numbers and colours one.
Scout also lights up and bops his head along with the music which Harleigh loves. The toy is also quite a nice size. Harleigh can pick it up and play with the toy by herself but it isn't too small that chubby baby hands struggle to play. She also likes to chew on Scouts ears, poor doggy!
Learning toys are my favourite as a parent. This one in particular teaches cause and effect, colours and numbers. Even Parker likes playing with it and he is 3! A great little toy to add to the collection.


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It’s already tax time again, what a pain!
I don’t know of anyone who enjoys filing their taxes, but one thing is for sure, it makes the process much more enjoyable when you are getting money back.
The real question is, what should you do with your tax refund?
If you are unsure of where your return is, this link is provided by the IRS and will help you track your refund.
I had this exact conversation with a good friend of mine just the other day.
He said something that I believe is very common among individuals.
I’m sure we have all felt that way before. The money seems to be called for before we even get it back – and it’s usually for something mundane.
There always seems to be something like bills, home repairs, car issues, or something else that pulls at your finances. So, when this tax refund comes along, it brings a little relief because of those other financial needs.
But, if we are being honest, who doesn’t want to spend their return on something more enjoyable – like a fun vacation?
We can’t take all of the fun out of life, right?
The purpose of this post is to review a couple options for how you should invest at least a portion of your return.
How Should I Spend My Tax Refund?
As I thought about this conversation with my friend, I decided to send him a text with this screen shot of an investment scenario.
Here is what I sent, along with his response.
My purpose in sending this was to show him the power of investing even a small portion of his tax return.
This friend is actually very good with his money – very low debt, maxes out the employer portion of his 401(K), money in savings, etc.
What a lot of people may not realize is that with the power of compounding interest, investing even a small portion of your tax return over 30 years can have a significant impact.
I was pleasantly surprised when he text me back – soon after sending that text to him – and said that he and his wife had decided to invest part of their tax return.
Talk about making your personal finance blogger friend proud!
The selling point for them was that contributing roughly $1,000 per year – or $29,880 over the next 30 years – would give them an additional $124,524 at retirement.
This is in addition to the 401(k) they are already contributing to.
A small sum of money each year, with compounding interest, can have a significant impact.
Where Should I Invest My Tax Return?
There are quite a few areas that this money can be used effectively if you want to invest your return.
Whatever option you look at, this should be viewed as an investment in your future.
Let’s look at a few options.
There are two primary investment accounts you can use to invest your tax return. Both allow you to contribute $6,000 per year (you can do an additional $1,000 if you are over 50).
This account is a post-tax IRA account. This mean you do not get a tax break for putting money into this account.
You are paying your tax rate up-front to contribute this money.
It’s main selling feature is that whatever your balance grows to at retirement, the full value of your account is tax-free.
You will not pay even a dime of taxes on this money unless you take it out prior to 59 ½.
There are income limits that can prohibit you from contributing to this account if you make a lot of money.
Here is a detailed explanation by the IRS that will help you determine if you can contribute depending on your income and tax filing status.
Any monies you directly contribute towards this account can be taken out prior to 59 ½ without tax or penalty – as long as you only take the principal and not the gains.
The contribution limits are $6,000 per year, unless you are over 50 then you can contribute an additional $1,000.
This account is a tax-deferred account – similar to a 401(k).
When you file your taxes, this contribution will directly decrease your taxable income, giving you the same tax incentive as a 401(k).
This money does not have a maximum income contribution limit.
You can also contribute the same $6,000 as the Roth, and the additional $1,000 if you are over 50.
Both the Traditional IRA and the Roth IRA have a deadline of April 15th for contributing funds for the prior tax year.
So even if you have not contributed for 2018, you can still do so up until Tax Day of 2019.
This is intentional as many individuals depend on their return to help fund this account.
There is a lot of debate over whether you should invest your money into an Traditional or Roth IRA, I found this analysis to be comprehensive and useful.
Carefully weight your options against your specific circumstances to see which makes the most sense for you.
You can also choose to invest these funds in an individual investment account.
If you don’t like the restrictions of the IRA account, you can still invest outside of those programs.
If you want to save for a rental property or starting a business, an individual account is a good way to stay invested while not restricting yourself with withdrawal fees and restrictions.
If you are going to need these monies sooner than later, and want to invest conservatively, you may want to consider a short-term CD (certificate of deposit).
The main point to keep in mind is that you want to make sure your money is not sitting idle, so look for the best possible return based upon your risk tolerance and time horizon.
Consider this an investment in peace of mind.
As we discussed above, monies in savings should be maximized to get you the best possible return. Money in your savings account – aka emergency fund – should be kept safe from market volatility and risk.
This is one account we are okay not maxing out our return beyond a risk-free return.
Here are a few options for getting the best possible return from a standard checking/savings account.
Here are a few good options that will give you a bonus for setting up a checking or savings account. Who doesn’t like free money, right?
With the national average savings balance being close to $7,000, putting money into an emergency fund is a great way to invest your tax return.
This money should be put into an account other than your normal spending account.
This helps you stay disciplined in not spending those funds.
The purpose for this savings account is to help with the unknows in life, such as: a recession, loss of employment, medical issues, unexpected house repairs, etc.
Having the money in this account helps with peace of mind. It also helps prevent credit card spending – as that is the first place households turn to when they run out of money.
Research has shown that the primary obstacles – second only to fear – that prevents individuals from seeking out new and better jobs is lack of money in savings.
When you live pay-check to pay-check you have very little margin for error.
You cannot afford to take even a small risk as it could bury you financially. This lack of savings not only limits your income growth, but may also keep you in a job you don’t like.
For this reason, investing some of your return into your savings is a smart financial decision.
If you have debt – other than a mortgage – it should be almost automatic to invest a portion of your tax return towards paying down your debt.
Because this tax return money is bonus income – not out of your normal income – it is a great opportunity to make a significant impact on debt.
For example: If you are paying an extra $250 towards debt per month, and your tax return is going to be $3,000, putting that full amount towards debt just helped you get out of debt a full year sooner.
If you are currently spending more than you make, this money can help also be used to help you turn course.
If you are spending heavily beyond your income, and are putting money on credit cards each month, this tax return is probably needed just to stay afloat.
If that is the case, you are in need of an immediate spending review. This tax return money can be used to help bridge the gap of excess spending over the next 30 days while you get your spending under control.
If you have high interest debt like a credit card or payday/title loan, using your tax return to pay these debts down will give you a significant and immediate return as those debts charge high amounts of interest.
Getting them paid off will also improve your monthly cash flow – which will help you knock out other debts quickly.
Consider very seriously using your tax return on your debts. The power of putting a large chunk on them will expedite your debt-pay-down-process.
Look first towards high-interest risky debt, then focus on debts that are almost paid off that will offer the most substantial cash flow one eliminated.
In our blog post 5 Steps to Help Prepare for the Next Recession, we talked about reviewing your employment to determine if it is a good long-term option.
If your current job is not going to provide you with the necessary income and growth potential, taking part of your tax return to invest in yourself can have a big payoff long-term.
This money could be used to go to a conference that will help you develop connections or give you training to help further your career.
These can also be a good way to better understand what is happening in your industry.
It also provides a great networking opportunity. The more often you can associate with other achievers, the better.
This money could be used to further your education or develop trade skills.
It doesn’t have to be done at a traditional college or university, there are many options online for this type of learning.
Just to name a few online resources for learning: The Kahn Academy, Creative Live, and Udemy.
If you are not familiar with these resources, they are called MOOC’s.
MOOC stands for Massive Open Online Course.
They either curate content from other freelance creators, or develop the content themselves.
So, for example, if you want to learn more about graphic design, you can specifically pay for a course in that field.
These courses can be a great supplement to your current skill base. Your employer may even pay for them. Doesn’t hurt to check.
The great thing is these courses can be done whenever your schedule will permit, and are very specific to the areas you want to focus on.
For some, investing in health and fitness could be their best option.
This struggle is very real for many of us when it comes to health.
When you don’t feel well physically, it is hard to perform at a high level.
Often the first step in progressing with your goals starts with taking care of your body.
No only does it help you feel better physically, it helps with depression and anxiety.
I believe there is great power in investing in your physical well-being. If you can conquer the desires of your body, there are few challenges you can’t overcome.
When it comes down to it, your ability to earn is your greatest strength for building wealth.
This video talks about why investing in yourself is so powerful – drawn from a few powerful voices such as: Jim Rohn, Tony Robbins, and Les Brown.
Another story that shows the power of investing in yourself comes from the motion picture: The Pursuit of Happyness.
This movie is based upon the true story of Chris Gardner. While certain things were changed for the movie screen, it is a fairly accurate depiction of his story.
The storyline is of a man who struggled with homeless while trying to raise his young child.
The part that relates to what we are talking about, is during this struggle of homelessness, Chris knew he had to improve his skill if he wanted to make more money.
He went and worked for an investment firm and passed a very difficult licensing test. The interesting thing is that he did all of this with little to no pay, while being homeless, and a young child to provide for.
His willingness to develop himself is what helped him get his licensing, work for a prestigious financial firm, and later found a firm of his own.
He is now a multi-millionaire two travels 200 days of the year as a motivational speaker.
While this may seem like a dramatic or unrealistic example, it represents a struggle we all face when it comes to improving ourselves.
We all have different areas that are holding us back, but one common theme I think we can all relate to is the money needed to do so.
For this reason, investing part of your tax return into your own personal development will likely have more of an impact than anything else you can do.
However, if that money is invested into retirement, savings, paying down debt, or into yourself; you will have something to show for it.
Doing so has the power to change your financial future for the better.
Every year you have this nice little bump to your savings, find a way to put that money to work for you.
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UIA NSW has announced it will offer new inclusive and family-friendly events and options during its 2019 Campaign.
UIA will host a Fun Run and Picnic with Ziv Shilon – Former IDF Captain and Iron Man competitor on Sunday 10 March in the Eastern Suburbs. All ages are welcome, so bring your family and friends for a Fun Run or Ride with bikes, scooters and prams.
Enjoy a picnic after the run or ride, with hampers available for pre-purchase or bring along your own.
Following the success of the childminding service offered at last year’s General Division event, UIA will be offering this once again at the 2019 General Division event on Sunday 24 February, headlined by David Cameron – Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (2010-2016).
The professional service will be available for children aged 3-10, at $15 per child. They will enjoy a movie, activities, along with kosher pizza and snacks. Parents will be seated nearby the childminding location at the venue.
Places are limited. To book or make enquiries about the childminding service at the General Division Event, contact tali.roomer@uiansw.org.auor 9361 4273.


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This one was part of a two-book combo I chose to build a foundational knowledge of civics and of the current political environment in the U.S. For someone like me, who wasn’t born in the United States and often doesn’t go past the headlines when consuming news, I needed a book that required zero prior knowledge, other than the ability to read.
The Everything American Government Book did an excellent job for me. This is a useful introductory book. One can start without knowing anything and the book arms the reader with enough ammunition to start making sense of the news. While reading the chapter on the Federal Budget, I had flashbacks to last year’s headlines on the budget reconciliation process and tax reform. It all began making sense in retrospect. And finishing the book left me craving to subscribe to a bunch of magazines.
The book is of digestible length, about 250 pages long. It covers Federal, State, and Local government institutions and processes. It focuses mostly on the Federal level, but gives enough information about state and local government to equip the reader with a decent “news translator” when picking your local newspaper.
The author does a good job maintaining a simple language to describe the functions of government branches. He also includes historical context and highlights curious events or characters (it’s good to have Wikipedia handy to investigate further).
I dare say this should be a mandatory reading for every resident of the U.S., particularly in these bizarre political times and when surveys reveal that two thirds of Americans are unable to name the three branches of government!
Even if you feel confident about your knowledge base, reading a couple of chapters could help solidify some concepts. It’s like being an engineer and watching Sal Khan explain why a negative times a negative is a positive. It makes you feel smarter.

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This is a unique opportunity to visit Mount Kailash in Tibet as part of a small group of spiritually inclined people, with 10 days set aside for time to perform kora (a Tibetan word which means circling around a sacred abode) around Mount Kailash. We will travel overland from Kathmandu into Tibet visiting several holy Tibetan sites before continuing to Lake Manasarovar and finally Mount Kailash.
There will be an introduction in Kathmandu. We will then travel together from Kathmandu and around Lake Manasarovar as a group. During all of this time we will meet for guided meditations and there will be the opportunity for one to one meetings with Nicole where she offers support to you on your spiritual path, if you wish.
A week after leaving Kathmandu, we will arrive at Lake Manasarovar where we will spend four days, from there one can see Mount Kailash. Manasarovar represents both the feminine aspect of the divine and an opportunity to be purified by the holy waters. It is the perfect preparation before approaching the mountain.
The trip is designed so that, by the mountain you have the freedom and the possibility to experience Mount Kailash on your own. Everyone can walk the koras at his natural pace and so can fully let go, into one's individual connection with the mountain and thus connect to a personal rhythm on this spiritual path. The Chinese Government does not allow individual travel in Tibet, but in this way you are able to experience Kailash in your own way. During this time there will be no group meetings.
Being together on such a trip we will experience both the joy of encountering the vastness and the purity of this stunning nature. Our pilgrimage can give us the time and energy to look deeply into life, and the vast open spaces may give rise to deep inner experiences. At the same time we can enjoy an open and tolerant contact with others, supporting each other on the journey and the challenging moments that may arise. To see each other in an interconnected way is a most dignified way of sharing one’s being. This is what one could call Yatra - true pilgrimage.
Our friend who is arranging the practical side of the trip, has been living in Nepal since 1995, and has been organising trips to Kailash since 1998. He has walked over 100 circuits of the mountain and 14 circuits of Lake Manasarovar.
Everyone will need to arrive in Kathmandu by the 21st of June, so we have enough time to make the visa application. In this time you will be free to explore Kathmandu and the surrounding area.
We will leave from Kathmandu as a group on the 26th driving by road to Nyalam at 3700m. We will then spend 3 full days acclimatizing to the altitude, with a walk each day - to Milarepa's cave, Phukaro's cave, and Tara Tso. The trekking days are planned so that every day we walk a little bit more and higher as a preparation for the kora. All this takes place in the midst of the Himalayas near the 8049m high Shismapangma surrounded by 6-7000 m high mountains with beautiful glaciers. In the period of time we spend in Nyalam you can give body and mind time to slowly adapt. We will then drive on to Saga (4640m) on the 30th, staying there overnight, and continuing the next day to Darchen (4560m) where we will spend the night. The next 4 days we will walk around Lake Manasarovar (4558m) stopping each night at a Gompa.
From June 22nd until our arrival at Mount Kailash, Nicole will be offering guided meditations, and the chance for one-to-one meetings. The group will mostly meet in the evenings to share a meditation, dinner and time together.
From the 6th of July until the 16th we will be at Mount Kailash. The 17th will be a rest day at the mountain and then from the 18th to 20th we will be returning as a group via Darchen, Saga and Nyalam.
The price includes all transport from Kathmandu to Mount Kailash and back to Kathmandu. This includes all permits and road tolls in Tibet with a local guide and drivers.
The price will be €1740. The price excludes food, accommodation, entrance fees, and visa costs for Tibet and Nepal. The visa fee for Tibet will be €83. The entrance fees in Tibet will total €45. A moderate budget would be around €12 to €18 per day for food and accommodation.
Mount Kailash - the most sacred mountain in the Tibetan Buddhist world it is considered to be the centre of the universe. Uncannily symmetrical, this remote and remarkable peak is located in the far west of Tibet. For many it is a primordial image of a stupa, crowned with a glacier and a perfect cone of pure snow. Mount Kailash has arguably, the unique distinction of being the world's most venerated holy mountain while at the same time being the least visited. Being the sacred mountain of four different religions and over one billion people. Kailash is seen by no more than several thousand pilgrims every year.
The cosmologies and origin myths of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism refer to Kailash as the mythical Mount Meru, the centre and birthplace of the entire universe. The mountain was already legendary before the great Hindu epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata were written. Mount Kailash is so deeply embedded in the myths of ancient Asia that for many it is the location of the strongest cosmic power.
In Sanskrit Kailas means luminous crystal. Hindus believe Mount Kailash to be the abode of Lord Shiva. According to legend, the immortal Shiva is enthroned on the top of Kailash and the mountain is regarded as the location of exceptionally powerful transformation. Therefore a Hindu making the pilgrimage to Kailash and having a darshan (divine view) of Shiva's abode is to attain release from the clutches of ignorance and delusion.


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An elderly widow, Ruth, lives alone - except for a couple of demanding cats - in a beach house somewhere in Australia. Here she is largely content with her solitary life, and spends a great deal of time reflecting on the past, particularly her youth in Fiji. This quiet existence is disturbed by two events: Ruth's conviction that she has heard a tiger prowling around her home at night, and the arrival, the next day, of a woman called Frida, who claims to be a government carer sent to help Ruth with household chores. At first, Frida's arrival brings positive changes, particularly when Ruth reconnects with her first love, Richard Porter. However, as Frida begins to exert a more obvious influence over Ruth's life - even moving into her house, despite her protestations - it becomes clear that something is not right about her presence and her intentions towards Ruth.
The Night Guest is a difficult book to review, partly because it is a highly unusual story and partly because it's hard to avoid spoilers when talking about the plot. Although the narrative is in third person, the story is told (largely) from Ruth's point of view, so the reader finds the same things confusing that Ruth does. There is also a hallucinatory quality to some of the story - is Ruth imagining the tiger in her home, or is this a magical tale? It's largely left to the reader to make up his or her own mind, and while this ambiguity could be confusing, it's handled well and retains a good balance throughout the book. Really, it's a traditional mystery wrapped in an unreliable narrator story wrapped in magical realism, and the different layers of interpretation make it constantly intriguing and eerie. For example, it is quickly obvious that there is something mysterious and possibly even threatening about Frida, but it's unclear whether this threat is real and solid or something of a more nebulous variety. I guess there are some fairly obvious holes in the plot, but because the story always keeps its ethereal feel, this doesn't matter as much as it might in a more straightforward novel - or, at least, it didn't matter to me. I also really liked the complexity of the relationship between Ruth and Frida: although it's difficult not to be incredibly suspicious of Frida, there's more depth to the character than you might expect, she's not simply a devious antagonist. McFarlane has also taken an unconventional route by using Ruth, whose thoughts and memories may not be accurate, as the narrator rather than Frida, the insidious newcomer. This is a great debut - a familiar type of story told in a very original way.
This novella is a quick and easy, but very effective and powerful, read. It is told from the point of view of a woman whose father is dying of cancer; she addresses her narrative to him as she gathers together her siblings for his last days. Despite this being a short book, a great deal of characterisation and detail is packed in: about the narrator's relationship with her father; her difficulties in coping with his physical decline, and the awful reality of caring for him; her own emotional struggles, including an abusive marriage; and the lives of her brothers and sisters, from an impossibly perfect, 'glowing' older sister to twin brothers who have both suffered greatly, one with mental illness and the other with drug addiction and alcoholism. However, the narrator is also haunted by the occasional appearance of a very particular apparition, one she has seen at several significant points during her life. She is still not sure whether this vision is real or a product of her imagination, but on a night that may be the last of her father's life, she can't help but keep watch for it.
Given the brevity of the story, it's remarkable how effectively Pinborough manages to portray the different members of the family in such a way that you build a clear mental picture of each of them. Some of their characteristics are hammered home a bit too heavily - the thing about Penny's 'glow' really doesn't need repeating a hundred times - but they are all well-rounded and realistic. I'm not familiar with Pinborough's other work but I gather she has written various fantasy and horror novels; indeed, I believe The Language of Dying was first published independently four years ago, and has recently been re-published in mass-market format (with an absolutely stunning cover illustration. Why don't more books look like this?) This book has really impressed me, and made me interested in checking out some of her others. The narrator is never actually named, yet is beautifully, sympathetically drawn; and the fantasy content is woven seamlessly into the story, and doesn't seem at all out of place. Really, this is the sort of book that could be placed in the same category as The Night Guest. It is fantastical, but also a very familiar, human story which is undeniably moving.


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With week one in the books, the IPTAY radio segments roll on in week two and will feature the Director of the IPTAY Annual Fund, Travis Furbee, and IPTAY Assistant Director Reed Kramer. Furbee and Kramer will be guests on WCCP’s Tiger Pre-Game Show. The IPTAY segment is set to air at approximately 7:20am on 105.5 WCCP. Furbee will address the IPTAY Annual Fund that saw a record breaking year in 2015. Kramer will touch on IPTAY’s current marketing and communication initiatives that include web, print, social media, events etc. Be sure to tune in to catch the latest in IPTAY news.
Continuing this week and for the rest of the football season, IPTAY will be featured on the Tiger Pre-Game Show hosted by WCCP on 105.5 FM. Each week an IPTAY staff member will be on the air to discuss different facets of the “One IPTAY” enterprise. Areas to be discussed will include the Annual Fund, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, IPTAY Youth Programs, marketing efforts, and Premium Seating to name a few. In addition to WCCP, IPTAY will air several times on the Clemson Tiger Sports Network for the Tiger Tailgate Show throughout the football season.

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Thank you for visiting my profile. People often seek a counsellor when something affects their mental or emotional wellbeing such as anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement etc. Whatever the reason you are seeking help, I offer sensitive understanding, respect, empathy and integrity. In our sessions together you have a confidential and safe space to explore your situation and feelings.
I appreciate that making contact can feel daunting. I welcome an initial phone enquiry and this often results in clients feeling more relaxed and enabled to make the decision to try counselling. I've created an introductory video - scroll down towards the bottom of this page to watch this brief (under 2 minute) video. My intention is that you find this reassuring and helpful in your choice of counsellor.
I am by nature a good listener, compassionate and don't tend to judge. Finding the right counsellor for you is an important first step towards healing. I offer a free initial session. This first session gives the opportunity to look at how we can work together and explore the reasons that have brought you to counselling. We look at what you want to achieve from counselling. Scroll down to check out the "what happens in the first session video" - its under two minutes and you may find it helpful to get an idea of what to expect at our first meeting.
You can find out more information about my counselling practice - Green Lodge Counselling by following the above link to my Green Lodge Counselling website. Based in Wembdon Village on the outskirts of Bridgwater, Green Lodge Counselling is a short drive from Bridgwater Town Centre and also J23 of M5. I offer one to one counselling to adults.
Professional, qualified and insured, holding a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, I am also a registered member of the BACP. My approach is Person Centred. I have a down to earth style and jargon free way of working. In the simplest sense I walk besides you in a journey of healing.
Counselling is a rare vocation where all of life's experience - the ups and the downs, the good and the bad, the pleasurable and painful, the births and the deaths, good health and bad health, successes and challenges - is relevant and can inform the counsellor in his work with clients. In addition to the formal counselling qualifications I have a wealth of life experience - this helps me in seeing things from the clients point of view.
I have held various supportive roles with adults with multiple and complex needs such as homelessness and rough sleeping, addiction and mental health issues.
Men's issues, Counselling for men, Self esteem issues, Overcoming stage fright.
I am a Person Centred counsellor and aim to get as full an understanding of the client's present situation as possible. Additionally we look at what the client hopes to achieve from counselling. As such this style of counselling is not about reducing a client's situation into a list of problems/disorders. If the list above is useful to you, then that is a help. You may know exactly why you are seeking out counselling, or you may have a deep feeling that something is wrong - but you can't name it. Counselling may help you name it to tame it. A lot of the issues we face in life don't fit neatly into one convenient box. You may also find it helpful to know that person centred counselling is about finding the right way forwards for you - tailored to your unique needs and situation. This is a talking therapy where you have space and time to explore different aspects of your life - in sessions we have the opportunity to untangle life's complexities and gain new perspectives.
Sessions last for 50 minutes and the first session is free. If you are happy to proceed, subsequent counselling is £40 per session, usually on a weekly basis.
I offer a student rate of £25 per session.
Limited spaces are available are concessionary rates under certain circumstances. Please get in contact for further details.
My therapy room is on the ground floor. There is a 6" step and a gravel drive.

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My math loving coworker tried out another math puzzle on us. Obviously the result is not correct, but unlike the "365 Project: 21 - Fuzzy Math" unbalanced equation there is actually a way to fix this one. Can you tell where it becomes unbalanced and can you tell what needs to be fixed to balance out this equation?
Answer: When you take the square root of something you have to take the "positive and negative" values as well (+/-).
Well, the square root of 1 can be 1, or -1 :) So the fourth step is wrong. You can't simply assume that the square root of 1 (either in the numerator or denominator) is 1.

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The most important law that regulates real estate in Cyprus is The Immovable Property (Tenure, Registration and Valuation) Law, Cap. 224.
The Corporate Real Estate Multi-jurisdictional Guide provides practical analysis of topical cross-border issues and country-specific Q&A guides on real estate law and practice worldwide. The Q&A guide aims to give a structured overview of the key practical issues including, for example, real estate title, sale and purchase, real estate tax and finance, commercial leases and planning law.


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Are you looking to leave your full-time role so you can work on a more flexible basis?
I am looking for a Secondary Teacher who is based in Romford or the surrounding area and is looking to get into Supply. This involves working at a variety of schools and covering lessons across multiple subjects. This role allows you to dictate which days you would like to work which makes it the perfect role to fit around existing commitments.
If you aren't based in Romford, I have other opportunities in various locations across Essex so get in touch!


text: Monitoring of water contaminants implies a need for determining their dielectric response properties with re- spect to electromagnetic wave excitation at various frequencies. Iron is a naturally occurring water contaminant resulting from decaying vegetation, which is at much higher concentrations than any other metal contaminant. The present study uses density functional theory (DFT) for the calculation of ground state resonance struc- ture and molecular stability analysis for Fe water complexes. The calculations presented are for excitation by electromagnetic waves at frequencies within the THz range. Dielectric response functions calculated by DFT can be used for the analysis of water contaminants. These functions provide quantitative initial estimates of spectral response features for subsequent adjustment with respect to additional information such as laboratory measurements and other types of theory based calculations. In addition, with respect to qualitative analysis, DFT calculated absorption spectra provide for molecular level interpretation of response structure. The DFT software GAUSSIAN was used for the calculations of ground state resonance structure presented here.

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text: We cater highly effective Electric Heating Pads in the market. The Body Heating Pads made accessible by us is remarkable for producing uniform heat throughout the effected part. The Heating Pad is a wrap around heating pad that works on internationally proven principle of heat therapy. It is ideal for quick relief from a variety of pains and aches for the whole family.


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I downloaded this map but how do I play this with my friends does anyone know ?
why does it not work on crafting dead?
Also when is akexaandria getting added?
Great map! I'm waiting for update.
is the map compatible with the crafting dead modpack?
Great Map! Excellent detail and very fun to play!

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Welcome to the Croome Collection home page. From here you can find out information about the Earls of Coventry and their estate.
The unique archive of the Earls of Coventry came into public ownership in 2005 as part of the Acceptance in Lieu of Inheritance Tax Scheme, whereby the nation accepts valuable assets to set against tax liabilities. In 2006, after making a case for housing this exceptional collection, Worcestershire Record Office was delighted to be identified as its new permanent home. Worcestershire Record Office felt that it was a suitable home for the collection as a large portion of the Croome estate properties lay within the county of Worcestershire. The collection provides an invaluable insight into the history of the county and is a very important resource for researchers. The collection held at the Record Office covers the estate archives up to the year 1921. Records created after this date remain with the Croome Estate office.
The Croome archive is an internationally significant collection and one that, once catalogued and promoted, will bring prestige to the County of Worcestershire. This impressive archive has been created over hundreds of years by the Coventry family and has been preserved in their estate office at Croome D'Abitot. The archive includes substantial runs of papers relating to the estates of the family, including plans, rentals, deeds and correspondence. It also includes unique records relating to the building, decoration and furnishing of Croome Court, and the creation and development of the parkland surrounding it. This was Lancelot 'Capability' Brown's first complete landscape work, and so is of great significance interest.
If you have any enquiries about the Croome collection or the project that is underway to catalogue the collection, please email the Archive Service.

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We highly recommend using these inexpensive shuttle blocks if you're starting and finishing your trip at the same place, rather than paying for a double shuttle. With the shuttle blocks you'll get a mesh bag (don't loose it- keep it on your dash while on trip) and two straps for securing the boat to your vehicle.
Word to the wise- Run the straps through your open vehicle doors, rather than your windows. Unless you're the Dukes Of Hazzard.
Note: you actually receive four foam blocks, two straps and a mesh bag (don't loose it!).


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Hastings is a small town with about 90,000 inhabitants, located on the east coast of England. A language course in Hastings is ideal for those students who prefer the relaxed atmosphere of a seaside town to the bustle of a big city.
Furthermore, the costs of living are lower than in other major cities, which mean that in terms of price, the city is extremely attractive for participants of English language courses.
Hastings is surrounded by a beautiful landscape that can be discovered on the weekends. You can relax on the beach or partake in one of the many beach activities. In the city you can explore the historic sights and experience the atmosphere of an authentic British city. If you want to visit London or Brighton, you can take the train, which takes you in an hour and a half to London and in an hour to Brighton.


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AUSTIN, TX--(Marketwired - September 06, 2017) - For U.S. employees returning from summer vacations, iGR, a market research consultancy focused on the wireless and mobile industry, is pleased to recap several new market studies that were released during the quiet summer months. The market studies focus on wireless & mobile industry topics that are relevant as mobile operators prepare for 5G, as well as current mobile consumer trends in the U.S.
Following is a list of the market studies, which are available to download and purchase directly from iGR's website. Additional information, as well as purchase links, for each market study can be found using the following links.
U.S. Mobile Consumers and OTT Services: Who uses which apps to watch video and connect?
U.S. Mobile Consumers and Online Security: Who's concerned and who's not?
More information on these market studies can be found on iGR's website. Alternatively, contact Iain Gillott at Iain@iGR-inc.com for additional details.
iGR is a market strategy consultancy focused on the wireless and mobile communications industry. Founded by Iain Gillott, one of the wireless industry's leading analysts, in late 2000 as iGillottResearch, iGR is now in its seventeenth year of operation. iGR continuously researches emerging and existent technologies, technology industries, and consumer markets. We use our detailed research to offer a range of services to help companies improve their position in the marketplace, clearly define their future direction, and ultimately improve their bottom line.
iGR researches a range of wireless and mobile products and technologies, including: smartphones; tablets; mobile wearables; connected cars; mobile applications; bandwidth demand and use; small cell and het-net architectures; mobile EPC and RAN virtualization; DAS; LTE; VoLTE; IMS; IMT-2020; NFC; GSM/GPRS/UMTS/HSPA; CDMA 1x/EV-DO; iDEN; SIP; macro-, pico- and femtocells; mobile backhaul; WiFi and WiFi offload; and SIM and UICC.


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Between February 2018 and January 2019 CESS will embark on a new capacity-building project of one year, aimed at strenghtening the key functions of the Assembly of Kosovo. This project is generously funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The project will consist of a baseline assessment mission, four training courses for a group of carefully selected parliamentary staffers and four coaching trajectories for several MPs from different committees.
The proposed project aims to strengthen the key functions of the Assembly of Kosovo, because a parliament which is better able to boldly assert its right to know and thereby enforcing the government to reveal, explain and justify its ex-ante and ex-post policies consistently, is a specific and fundamental provision within the context of Euro-Atlantic integration and an essential attribute of an inclusive democratic state in general.
Training courses and the coaching trajectory in the Kosovo project centre around the oversight, budget, legislative and representative functions of parliament.


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At the age of 4, Cherie started working in the nursery at her church and has always loved working with children. She was raised in a Christian home with parents that were very mission minded. She felt called to the mission field in her early 20′s and had been taking missions trips since then. It was about that time she dreamed about a group of children in a room and knew from that time on that she would be working in an orphanage.
Cherie’s involvement with Hogar de Vida Children’s Home, in Atenas expanded her dream to provide an adolescent home for those who would need a place to transition to after reaching age 12. After much work on a home in Atenas, and mounds of paperwork and approvals from the government she opened her home to two sibling groups who are now able to stay together because of her efforts.


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Andrea Mason / Architect is a multi-disciplinary design firm specializing in both high end retail and residential projects. The design’s sensibility is one that embraces materials, craft, and proportion in relationship to the specificity of a project. An attention to detail incorporating the client’s aspirations, programmatic requirements, and the uniqueness of place, coupled with a clean design sense results in an array of distinctive and personal projects.
Currently, Andrea Mason has been working on numerous high end retail projects with Steven Harris Architects / Rees Roberts & Partners including the Barney’s New York Chelsea flagship store as well as new boutiques for Dolce & Gabbana in Saint Barths, Rome, and Beverly Hills. In addition to these projects, the firm has also collaborated with Laurent Deroo Architecte on the APC Mercer Street store and is working on several residential and commercial projects in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Prior to forming Andrea Mason / Architect in 2005, Andrea Mason worked with a wide range of well-known architects and designers. With Stephan Jaklitsch Design, she designed retail stores in Tokyo, Taipei, Hong Kong, and Los Angeles and branding concepts for Marc Jacobs. Earlier in her career, she worked with Polshek on the Brooklyn Museum of Art and Steven Harris Architects, helping develop eclectic urban townhouses and distinct residences. With the Arizona desert iconoclast Will Bruder, she helped design an addition to the Scottsdale Museum of Art. Mason has also been involved in exhibition design, creating installations for the video artist John Pilson in the 2000 Venice Biennale as well as a video viewing environment for the PS 1 New York Animations 2001 exhibition in New York and Berlin. A graduate of the Yale School of Architecture, she is the recipient of the Moulton Andrus Award and Drawing Prize. She graduated with honors from Barnard College where she majored in Architecture and German Literature.
Andrea Mason is a licensed Architect in New York.


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Welcome to our Buying A Used Car videos page. We're adding new videos all the time, so check back often.
Should You Buy New Or Used Car?
Why you get more value at Prudent Value Car?

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- have something similar so selling it :’) - trust me gurls , super pretty 😍 pair it with any bottoms and u are good to go !!
bought on impulse hence selling , H&M sold it at higher price , ur gain 🤩 could fit a S too , a super cutie piece !!
SUPER SOFT MATERIAL , perfect for Singapore’s weather 🇸🇬 !!


text: Go Ballistic is a video redemption arcade game requiring the players to physically move around by tossing soft play balls at a 47" touch screen across 5 different and exciting interactive games, all with the own unique theme. The games are not level-progressive so players have complete freedom to select whichever game and whatever level they want to play! Each mini-game has an interesting theme and a mission that players must accomplish through tossing balls at moving targets onscreen to win points! There is no limit to the number of balls per game so players can toss as many balls as they like. There is however a time limit so speed and skills do come into play! The more points earned the more tickets won!


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W Hotels has announced the opening of W Dubai – The Palm, located on the iconic Palm Jumeirah, the largest man-made island in the world.
The newest property from the playful hotel brand, W Dubai – The Palm showcases its signature eclectic design along with destination restaurants led by world-class chefs including Massimo Bottura and Akira Back. The hotel is the first W Escape in the region.
The W Dubai – The Palm celebrates the evolution of Dubai, juxtaposing the organic, natural curves of the city’s sand dunes and coastline with the marvel of the geometric lines of the city’s skyscrapers. Guests can expect dramatic style statements typical of the brand from the moment they arrive at the hotel, with many of the design decisions nodding to the destination’s history. Others exist purely to wow, like the 6.5 tonne, 30 metre-long visual vector at the hotel’s entrance that represents a W sound wave, its 640 glass pieces illuminating in alternating intensities and colours to reflect the beats of the DJ in the neighbouring W Lounge (lobby). There, guests will find an artistic interpretation of a traditional fire pit along with a 13.5-meter sofa, while a five-story atrium envelops the Welcome Desk, a reference to the destination’s ancient desert fortresses and citadels. The hotel’s iconic ‘W’ sign, meanwhile, was designed to resemble an evaporated desert river bed and the WHEELS (valet) area is reminiscent of a falage – a cavernous riverbed covered by palm fronds.
The hotel’s 350 guest rooms and suites offer uninterrupted views showcase intricately tiled, curved walls adorned with modern graffiti featuring lyrics in Arabic from an iconic song by Lebanese singer, Fairouz.
W Dubai – The Palm’s amenities include multiple pools that sit in a wave-like pattern to form the W brand’s iconic WET Deck experience that directly faces the beach with views of the Dubai skyline. The W brand’s signature AWAY Spa offers ten treatment rooms, a steam room, sauna, experiential showers, a hammam and a couples’ suite as well as a Beauty Bar for touch-ups and ‘Quick Fix’ treatments. FIT (gym) boasts state-of-the-art equipment overlooking the WET Deck, beach and skyline views, and 2000 square meters of event space are available for functions.
W Dubai – The Palm features an impressive six beverage and food destinations, with a standout in Torno Sobito – the first restaurant outside of Italy by global culinary genius, Chef Massimo Bottura. Bottura’s three-Michelin-star Modena restaurant, Osteria Francescana, has repeatedly been called the ‘World’s Best Restaurant’ and was documented on award-winning Netflix show, Chef’s Table.
The new destination restaurant serves up a masterful yet playful menu of Bottura’s favourite recipes, presented in ingenious and quirky ways, such as bite-sized morsels inside converted rescue boats and pedalos (paddle boats), and gelato from a roving gelato cart. The interior is a 60s-esque wonderland decked with woven green chairs, life-sized beachfront imagery, bold metallic accents adorning the ceilings and walls, and lighting reminiscent of dressing rooms and marquees from the golden age of Hollywood.
To celebrate the opening of W Dubai – The Palm, the hotel is offering travellers a lavish grand opening package, HIT ESCAPE, available until December 2019. Book a Wonderful room for two nights or more and get upgraded to a Spectacular Room with unbeatable views of the city skyline. Indulge in breakfast at LIV, relish afternoon tea at W Lounge and head to an adrenaline-fuelLed dinner for two at Akira Back. Minimum length of stay two nights. AED 1750 (approx. $477 US) per night.


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Wolfgang E. Ernst (invited speaker), Graz University of Technology.
Pierre-Nicholas Roy (invited speaker), University of Waterloo.
Lauri Halonen (invited speaker), University of Helsinki.
Kari Laasonen (invited speaker), Aalto University.
Gilberte Chambaud (invited speaker), University of Paris-Est Marné-la-Vallée (Paris).
Nadine Halberstadt (invited speaker), University Paul Sabatier (Toulouse).
Celine Léonard (invited speaker), University of Paris-Est Marné-la-Vallée (Paris).
Marius Lewerenz, University of Paris-Est Marné-la-Vallée (Paris).
Alexander O. Mitrushchenkov, University of Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée (Paris).
Lyudmila Moskaleva (invited speaker), University of Bremen (Bremen).
Frank Stienkemeier (invited speaker), University of Freiburg (Freiburg).
Francesco Ancilotto, University of Padova.
Manuel Barranco, University of Barcelona.
Jordi Boronat (invited speaker), Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña.
Miguel González Pérez, University of Barcelona.
Antonio Leal, University of Barcelona.
Martí Pi, University of Barcelona.
Arnau Vilás Casanova, University of Barcelona.
Antonio J. Sarsa (invited speaker), University of Cordoba.
María Pilar de Lara-Castells, CSIC.
David López-Durán, University of Alcalá.
Daniel Farías, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.
Pablo García-González (invited speaker), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.
Mari Carmen Horrillo Güemes, CSIC.
Alexandre Zanchet (invited speaker), CSIC.
Jesús Navarro, CSIC & Universidad of Valencia.
Alberto Hernando de Castro, Ecole Polytechnique Fedérale de Lausanne.
Andrew M. Ellis (invited speaker), University of Leicester.
Robert Hinde (invited speaker), University of Tennessee.
Claron J. Ridge, (invited speaker), Air Force Research Lab (AFRL/RWME).


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Business cards are one of the most commonly used, and effectively used, marketing materials that you can have. Not only are business cards likely to offer you a comprehensive system that is made to give you more credibility than ever, but it’s likely to help make clients raise an eyebrow.
Since exposure is a major part of business success today it can be useful to turn to using business cards as a form of marketing. They are easily shared and when our design team work with you to create a business card, it will have a very specific and ideal look.
When our team are working on making up a range of business cards for your business to use, we go that extra mile to ensure they carry a real veneer of believability and class about them.
The end result is a range of patterns that ensure you are left with a marketing package that people take to easily.
By using a well-designed business card in the right context, you can easily make sure you are left with a design element that is going to really catch the eye and seal the deal with clients.


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Josephine Pradia Rhymes has been Executive Director of Tri-County Workforce Alliance (TCWA) since its implementation in 1996. TCWA helps bring economic and community development to a five-county region (Coahoma, Bolivar, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Sunflower) of the Mississippi Delta.
Josephine is also Program Director of Youth Leadership Clarksdale, a program she helped to conceive 18 years ago. She taught for many years at both the high school and community college levels and was selected for Who's Who Among American Teachers in 1990. In 1992 Josephine received the NAACP's Education Award and was selected Citizen of the Year for Clarksdale/Coahoma County in 1999.
Josephine's community involvement is extensive, including current service on the District Workforce Council, Mississippi State and Regional Advisory Committees for the Southern Rural Black Women's Initiative (SRBWI), the Clarksdale/Coahoma County Chamber of Commerce (past President), the Executive Committee of the Clarksdale/Coahoma County Industrial Foundation, Mississippi State Sector Strategy Team, and is a member of the National Network of Sector Partners Advisory Board.
Josephine received her Bachelor's degree from Southern University and A&M College and her Master's of Education from the University of Mississippi.
Dennis Dupree, Jr. joined the Tri-County Workforce Alliance as Program Field Director in February of 2015. Mr. Dupree holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Jackson State University and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Texas Southern University. Mr. Dupree is a native of Columbus, MS. He is an excellent communicator and brings enthusiasm, strong interpersonal skills, a keen focus, and great initiative to TCWA.