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Every year a new fitness craze or diet fad comes along that promises to make you healthier and better looking, and that you'll have more friends and be cooler too.
Zumba swept the globe and has seen a bit of a decline recently, the shake weight (that was fairly dodgy looking) and all sorts of strange fads have dominated the exercise world wherever there looks to be a quick buck to be had, but 2015 looks set to have a new exercise craze that...well it's not that new.
The folks at the American College of Sports Medicine predicted most of those, and they poll fitness professionals every year to see what the next big thing coming down the track is bodyweight workouts. That's a fancy term for the old school workouts that you probably remember from your first classes in PE back in the day, and/or the first time you ever walked in to a gym.
Push ups, pull ups and their ilk narrowly beat out high intensity interval training (HIIT) and look set to be the craze this year because of the fact that they're inexpensive and hugely effective; there's a reason that they're still around after all these years. You can do them almost anywhere as they use only your own body weight (hence the name), and for overall strength and fitness, there are few moves that will do more for you than a pull up.
If you want to get a head start on the competition, then we've got a quick circuit that you can do to get a taster of what it's going to be like, and you can then turn to your friends and say you were doing this before it was cool. You're aiming to hit a total of 100 reps in as fast a time as possible, but concentrate on your form and make sure that you don't sacrifice that for the sake of speed. Once you've timed yourself once, aim to beat that time on your next outing.
You can do these in any format you like, for example two rounds of ten reps and a round of five, five rounds of five reps, or 25 each straight, it;s up to you. The only thing to keep in mind is to move from exercise to exercise (10 pull ups then 10 push ups, 10 squat jumps, 10 burpees and back to 10 pull ups and so on) with as little break as possible.


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Connecting the Dots in a Mixed Media Landscape- Turning Traditional Media into Shared Media | Just Media, Inc.
Impressions, Clicks, CTR, Engagements, Conversions, Landings. These are just a few of the dozens of metrics we as media folks are completely engrossed with on a day-to-day basis. But what happens when you have a client who wants to run a traditional medium with no tracking, but you’re still on the hook to showcase how those hard-earned budgeting dollars benefitted your client?
We’re working and living in a time when we as advertisers cling desperately to the instant gratification of a digital metric. And there’s nothing wrong with that—being able to show instant success or make a quick judgement call to optimize is the primary way we have to do our jobs nowadays. But the truth is, no one medium is going to always be the best avenue for every marketing campaign that your client throws at you, and sometimes that means you can’t solely rely on digital efforts.
When you’re trying to help a brand change their perception or simply build awareness, you can’t underestimate the power of a perfectly placed OOH execution around a conference or an event sponsorship. That’s not to say that you can’t utilize digital media efforts to support or boost these placements, on the contrary— you should utilize them as much as possible to make that offline to online connection. In order to determine how a traditional buy is affecting your brand’s success, you need to make these placements flashy, memorable, and share-able. According to AdWeek, shared content outperforms traditional advertising by 10x, as users are more likely to engage with content if their peers are already telling them it’s something they should be paying attention to. So, you have to make sure that your marketing plan plays to that notion, make people want to share this with their colleagues and spark conversation around it.
A perfect example is the ever-popular Chick-fil-A “Eat More Chicken” play. When the well-known food chain placed the billboards with the cows encouraging users to go for poultry over beef, the billboards were shared via social media streams for months and months, bringing a digital aspect to the traditional medium. The whole point is, you have to make sure all of your efforts help drive that user down the funnel, and sometimes that means that they have to make that connection themselves- You just have to look for those points and connect the dots on the back end. Did our efforts go viral? Is a certain hashtag trending? If so, people are more likely to share across their social channels, only bringing more awareness to your brand and encourages users to do more research on their own.
Trying to understand how these channels are affecting each other can be daunting. But you just need to take a step back, think big picture, and try to envision yourself as the consumer and how you’d react to certain messages. Just ask yourself: would you click share?


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They each had a background in dance and teaching prior to meeting.
Victor re-located to DC from Philly.
Ann & Victor have appeared in local magazines & newspapers.
They have been featured dancers on television shows in the Greater DC Metropolitan Area.

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I have been trying to convert the Planned orders to Purchase requisition and unfortunately the system consistantly giving me the error as reflected below despite changing the numbering range on the affectred documents. Please help.
The system cannot create a document for an MRP element if no number range or interval has been maintained in Customizing of MRP or if the number range you have maintained is not allowed.
Please goto transaction OMI3 in config & ensure that you have assigned the number range for the purchase requisitions here.
In this transaction you maintain the number range assignment for manual conversion of planned order to purchase requisition.
I have a related question. I know we use OMI3 to assign the number range for manual conversion of planned order to purchase requisition.
But could we make the number range of PR (from planned order) follows the purchase requisition document type? Since we can assign different document types in MRP Groups, and number range can be maintained by PR document type.
You can define number range for Purchase requistions in OMH7 transaction agaist each number range number and you assign can assign these number range number to your purchase requistion document types in SPRP >> Materials management >> Purchasing >> Purchase requistion >>Define doucment type.

industry_corpus2: Finance & Economics


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LéPin accepts Visa, MasterCard credit cards as well as debit cards bearing the Union Pay logo. You can also pay for your orders directly from your Alipay account.
In general, we accept one form of payment for a single order. The exception to this would be an order which is paid for using a LéPin gift card. In this case, the amount of the order will be deducted from the gift card balance and then any remaining order amount due will be deducted from the main payment method on file.
If you select credit card payment, your credit card will be charged on the day of delivery, and you'll receive an e-mail confirming your final order total. We'll include a full, itemized receipt with your order.
If your credit card has expired or is otherwise invalid, we'll be unable to process your order. Please note that we reserve the right to collect funds for any fees owed LéPin resulting from incorrect credit card information or over-the-limit accounts.
We take every precaution to protect your credit card information. To read our privacy and security policies, click here.
The gift card works as a debit card. In this case, the amount of the order will be deducted from the gift card balance and then any remaining order amount due can be deducted from the other payment method on your profile.
If your gift card has expired or is otherwise invalid, we'll be unable to process your order.
For bank transfer payments, please contact the customer line.
We will be glad to provide you the banking information.
You can pay through your checking account / Debit card online only. We do not accept paper checks, cashier's checks or cash at this time.


text: The RRP NeoGuard Fork Mudguard is specifically designed to prevent mud and spray from getting in your face and eyes. Traditional mudguards are fragile and can hold onto pounds of unwanted mud affecting your riding performance and slowing you down. The NeoGuard throws the mud off every time the fork compresses keeping your bike light and agile. This neoprene mudguard is fast and simple to fit, very light weight and perfect for both downhill and cross country. An essential for the weekend warrior! Available in 4 different sizes for a more tailored fit.

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This deluxe illustrated book/journal by renowned spiritual teacher and bestselling author Alana Fairchild is your key to connecting and working with the energy of the great Egyptian Goddess Isis. Isis is the intelligence of the light that prevails during times of darkness. She teaches us about overcoming even the most impossible odds through love. Through the balance of surrender and dynamic energy, Isis empowers her heart and changes her world for the better.
By devoting time to connecting with Isis’ energy through this journal filled with her teachings, you’ll bring balance and healing to the divine masculine and the divine feminine within, and experience greater peace, and a new-found sense of inner courage and enthusiasm for your life journey. Features cream-coloured premium quality wood-free paper, with a combination of lined and unlined pages so you can write, doodle, paint or draw.

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The IMAK Adjustable Pil-O-Splint A10112 was designed specifically as a night time splint to those suffering with carpel tunnel syndrome (CTS). This patented design gives effective rest and relief, allowing sufferers to enjoy a good night’s sleep. It features two dorsal splints, ergoBeads filled resting pad for the palm and has a soft foam and polyflannel covering.
Carpel tunnel syndrome is a painful condition which is caused by pressure on the median nerve in the wrist, caused by inflammation. It can cause tingling, weakness and pain in the fingers and hand. People at risk from this debilitating syndrome include those with diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes. Pregnancy can also bring on carpel tunnel syndrome due to inflammation. The other major cause is repeating the same hand and/or wrist movements.
The Pil-O-Splint fits either hand. It comes in one size and is adjustable.
Latex freeThe splint is hand washable. Wash in cold water and airdry.

industry_corpus2: Health & Medicine


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Honda NSX at 30: Does it Still Feel Special?
Few cars’ legends precede them like the original Honda NSX. The mid-engined supercar developed with help from Ayrton Senna, but built by the same people who built your mum’s Civic; as fast as a contemporary Ferrari, but as reliable, user-friendly and beautifully put together as… well, your mum’s Civic. The NSX was a revelation; at a time when supercars were, by definition, tricky to drive, it came along and proved they didn’t have to be.
Somewhat unbelievably, the NSX is now 30 years old. And yet you wouldn’t think it to look at it. Oh, sure, the pop-up headlights date it, but the fighter canopy-esque bubble roof, integrated rear spoiler and wide rear lamp clusters still look remarkably contemporary; futuristic, even.
But have those 30 years aged the NSX’s driving experience? Does it still feel as extraordinary as it once did? Or have today’s more powerful, more usable supercars taken the shine off what once made it so special? We’ve got an afternoon in Northern France with Honda’s own heritage fleet example to find out.
This car, we should point out, is not entirely representative of the NSX as it was 30 years ago. You see, it was built in 2005, which makes it one of the last, rather than the first, NSXs. Correspondingly, it also has the more powerful 3.2-litre V6 engine – rated at 286bhp – rather than the 266bhp 3.0-litre V6 that came fitted to the original cars.
That’s that dealt with. So, what’s it like? Surprisingly petite from within, actually. You sit low, but the scuttle is even lower; what’s remarkable is the way the windscreen dives down between those two rounded front wheel arches, the shallow-canted dashboard feeling almost level with your hips. The facia is as solid and easy to find your way around as any other Honda’s, even if it’s overtly and unremittingly a sea of black plastic, which feels rather less than glamorous.
You soon forget about that, though. Trickling through town, the NSX still feels a doddle to drive; the clutch is heavy, but its dimensions are manageable. But it’s out of town where the magic really happens. Find a low gear, hit the gas, and the NSX hooks up with little to no fuss. The noise is the first thing that grabs you; a terrific, ululating induction wail inches away from your left ear, not as hard-edged or as metallic as some of Honda’s other performance cars’, but instead warmer, more rounded and more resonant.
Find yourself a set of bends, and the NSX dances. The weighting of the steering is a joy; light and delicate but with just enough heft that it doesn’t feel remote. It doesn’t give you a lot of information about what’s going on at the nose, but the way the NSX’s chassis moves on its suspension makes up for the holes in the steering’s feedback, telegraphing lightness at the front end or slip at the rear well before either breaks away.
It shrinks around you, too, the incredible visibility and sensible width making the NSX blissfully easy to place on the road. So many of today’s supercars – and indeed, those of 30 years ago – are intimidating to drive, but the NSX feels friendly, as though it’s working with you rather than trying to catch you out.
And then, once you’ve had your fun and you actually need to get somewhere, you can set the NSX up on the motorway, hit the cruise control and settle back into the comfortable leather seats to let it whisk you along in remarkable comfort. Sure, the ride is firm enough that you’ll never imagine you’re in a limo, but the NSX is a surprisingly adept grand tourer, plenty comfortable enough to crush big distance in one hit.
Perhaps more than ever before, then, this is a car that literally can do it all. Need to nip to the shops for some milk? No problem. Want to go out for a blast? It’ll thrill your pants off. Got a continental schlep in mind? The NSX won’t even flinch.
We arrive in Reims more in love with the NSX than ever before. It’s every bit as usable, not to mention every bit as enjoyable to spend time with, as any modern supercar. In fact, we’d go one better than that. It’s so analogue, so exciting, and so refreshingly free of artifice that there are times when it’s even better. It might well be 30 years old, then – but the NSX has never felt finer.

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Designed with input from operators, equipment dealers and other forestry professionals in the Pacific Northwest, Barko processors are purpose-built to provide several performance advantages over the competitive equipment commonly used for timber processing tasks. An enhanced hydraulic system allows for optimal picking, delimbing, cutting to length, and stacking.
Driven by a 225-horsepower Cummins Tier 4 diesel engine, the 270B produces superior processing power while maintaining excellent fuel economy.

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This is complete nonsense. It’s an ahistorical, anti-American view that demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding not only of basic economic theory, but also of what set America apart from the first. His message, if taken as truth, can lead only to decline. Nonetheless, his claim, intended largely for refugees from Central America, is meant to be clear. As clear as a “No Vacancy” sign hanging from the neck of the Statue of Liberty.
Our nation isn’t full today, nor will it ever be full. If people begin to believe that we are closed to newcomers, no matter their station, America is finished, both as an ideal and as a nation.
One would think that even Trump would understand these fundamental truths. After all, he was a businessman before he turned to politics. Successful entrepreneurs don’t generally look to see their empires shrinking.
You needn’t be a graduate of the London School of Economics to see the obvious truth in such a statement.
An editorial from the Republican of Springfield, Massachusetts.
A refreshing article that calls out the biased and fear displayed by the right wing echo chamber and it's Sovereign Potentate. Since our ancestors first invaded these shores, America has been built on immigration. The Getting Older Party would have us think that the nation is in danger at the hands of 'the other' - those who don't look and sound the same. There's enough misery spread by angry white people. Targeting a scapegoat is dangerous and slippery slope. In the past, we've seen the result. Is that what America is becoming? America is NOT full. The Statue of Liberty is not sitting as a merely a decoration. It means something. Those who envision only a 'white, christian' nation need to look elsewhere.

industry_corpus2: Politics & Administration


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A starched-stiff detachable wing collar from Luke Eyres.
A detachable collar is a shirt collar separate from the shirt, fastened to it by studs. The collar is usually made of a different fabric from the shirt, in which case it is almost always white, and, being unattached to the shirt, can be specially starched to a hard cardboard-like consistency.
Some believe that Hannah Montague invented this collar in Troy, New York, in 1827, after she snipped off the collar from one of her husband's shirts to wash it, and then sewed it back on. The Rev. Ebenezar Brown, a businessman in town, proceeded to commercialize it. The manufacture of detachable collars and the associated shirts became a significant industry in Troy.
It was later that the benefit of being able to starch the collars became apparent, and for a short time, various other parts of the shirt, such as the front and cuffs, were also made detachable and treated to rigid stiffness. As more emphasis started to be placed on comfort in clothing this practice declined, and the stiff collar is the last surviving use of such heavily starched cotton in daywear; while a full dress shirt (worn with white tie and occasionally black tie) still has a stiff, but attached, front and cuffs to accompany the stiff detachable collar.
The collar is attached to the shirt by a pair of studs like those shown. The shirt has a tunic collar, a short upright band of fabric with a hole at the back and one on each side at the front. The stiff collar is attached at the back before the shirt is donned (and the tie placed under the collar for a turndown collar), then the shirt is put on, after which the front stud is pushed through the collar to fasten it.
Detachable collars are often used by barristers in the UK, Ireland and Canada, many of whom wear a winged collar when in court to allow the use of bands. On the way to and from court, a turndown collar and tie is worn. Another common use of detachable collars now is a clerical collar (or "Roman Collar"), though these are now often made from flexible plastic for ease of washing, and are not always now attached in the traditional way with studs. Also, at Eton College, all pupils wear stiff collars, mostly turndown collars, while students in positions of authority wear 'stick-ups', which includes a wing collar.
Outside these situations, detachable collars are less common. Stiff collars in particular with daywear in the 21st century are generally rare, but if one is worn, it is usually a turndown collar, though morning dress is seen still with a wing collar. Older styles, such as the imperial collar (a high collar with no wings last popular with the Edwardians), are not frequently seen now. A more common use of detachable collars is with eveningwear, in which case a high wing collar is worn in America although turn-down collars are preferred for black-tie in Britain as per Edward VII.
To starch a collar, it must be rinsed in boiling water to remove any starch, then laundered as normal. After soaking in a concentrated warm starch solution, it is left until nearly dry, then ironed until hard. While ironing, the shape is added by curling, or using a collar press.
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The AMAA nominated ‘8 Bars and A Clef’ finally premiered on the 29 th of May at the Genesis Deluxe Cinemas in Lekki Lagos to a packed crowd of super stars, family and friends.
In attendance were cast and crew of the movie including Bimbo Akintola, Linda Ejiofor, Kehinde Bankole, Wale Ojo, Ade Bantu, IBK SPaceshipboi, Olumide Oworu,Blink and others. Other stars like Rita Dominic, Lala Akindoju, Adesua Etomi, Lynxxx, Uti Nwachukwu and more also turned up to show their support.
“It is fulfilling to see the work that took over two years finally premiere, says director Chioma Onyenwe. “I am incredibly grateful to the cast and crew of the movie for their support and to everyone who came out to support 8 Bars and a Clef” she added.
The movie explores the themes of love, drama, and glory while featuring original music from the leading character as played by IBK SpaceshipBoi. ‘8 Bars and a Clef’ follows the life of Victor E who battles dyslexia, a dysfunctional home and his inner demons to make it in the Nigerian music industry. It was produced and directed by Chioma Onyenwe for Raconteur Productions and was first screened at AFRIFF in November 2015. It will hit the cinemas on the 3 rd of June 2016.


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Alumni Giving Society | California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.
It is my pleasure to introduce the CRLA Alumni Giving Society.
The Alumni Giving Society provides former California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA) staff, volunteers, interns and board members like us with a way to stay in touch with CRLA, give back to the organization and learn about the important work CRLA continues to do on behalf of struggling individuals and families.
Since 1966, CRLA has provided a wide array of legal services that directly touch thousands of low-income Californians. Whether past or present, you are a part of this amazing history.
As the founding member and donor to the Alumni Giving Society, I aim to create a network of alumni that will help us reconnect with one another, build upon our history and better position CRLA to serve the needs of the community in the future.
I am asking you to give back as one of CRLA's alumni. Please join the Alumni Giving Society today! I look forward to coming together to support CRLA!
Marco was a staff attorney from 1989 - 1992 in the Migrant Unit at the Oxnard office. He attended Yale College and Stanford Law School.
I believed there was an unstated quid pro quo. As a Mexican American, I was given a special opportunity to attend these schools. As a result, I believe I have a duty to give back to the Latino community. I made my down payment with CRLA. It has been twenty years since I left CRLA and I continue repaying that obligation.
Marco always knew he wanted to work in public interest law and quickly determined that employment with CRLA working with migrant farmworkers was exactly the right fit. The three and a half years at I spent in Oxnard were the most professionally rewarding years of my career. I learned a great deal about human nature. These insights have helped shape my business career.
Why did you make the Alumni Challenge Grant? I feel a great deal of gratitude towards CRLA. It was a privilege to work there. Although it has been twenty years, I still feel part of the CRLA team. I made the challenge grant because I believe in CRLA's mission. Life is short and can be filled with pain and suffering. Being a generous person makes living life a lot easier.

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Every single detail, every single effort, everything is being poured back into their craft, to become the best that they can be.
Listen to podcasts from those who pick the brain of intelligent individuals (wink, wink, here is #thePawdcast). Listen to stories where you can adapt the lessons to your own life. Listen to the news and become more self-aware in your industry. Listen to understand how to become a better person and show more enthusiasm, passion, and love for what you do.

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Heavy and cold would we be washed if we had not the wits to wait.
As sky water wisped and wept, withering the water’s skin.
Out unto the mirror of god, gliding above glowing depths.
The voice became less bitter as waves hummed smooth.
So we may sneak a dance with the sensual sea.
A hymn to hypnotize the whole world.
And soared toward crashing shallows.
As golden sky kissed our souls.
Low clouds burned, red as coals.
Our hearts beating, our minds entranced.


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HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has inspected the construction work of the fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site concentrated solar power (CSP) project in the world, based on the independent power producer (IPP) model with a capacity of 950MW costing up to AED 15.78 billion. The base concrete of the CSP tower has been completed and, once built, the 260-metre tower will be the tallest solar power tower in the world. The work is progressing according to the set timetable for this project that will contribute to Dubai’s transformation into a global clean and renewable energy hub, and accelerate its shift towards solar power.
This project features several world records. It is the largest single-site solar IPP project in the world that combines CSP and photovoltaic technology. The phase will use three technologies to produce 950 megawatts (MW) of clean energy. It will use 700MW of CSP; 600MW from a parabolic basin complex and 100MW from a solar tower; and 250MW from photovoltaic solar panels. This phase will provide clean energy for 320,000 residences and will reduce 1.6 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually. The project, which will cover an area of 44 square kilometres, achieved several world records. These include the world’s lowest CSP Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCoE) of USD7.3 cents per kilowatt-hour and the lowest (LCoE) for photovoltaic technology of 2.4 US cents per kilowatt-hour. The project will feature the tallest solar tower in the world at 260 metres. It will use 70,000 heliostats, and the largest thermal storage capacity of 15 hours; allowing for energy availability round the clock.
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is the largest single-site solar park in the world, based on the IPP model. It will generate 5,000MW by 2030 with investments of up to AED 50 billion. The 13MW photovoltaic first phase became operational in 2013. The 200MW photovoltaic second phase of the solar park was launched in March 2017. The 200MW first stage of the 800MW photovoltaic third phase became operational in May 2018. The third phase will be completed in 2020.

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Candice is an ambulatory care clinical pharmacist for Multnomah County Health Department. Tion is a software engineer for Intel. When Candice came home to find instructions and rose petals leading to the bedroom, she followed every step. The last note requesting she open her jewelry box seemed odd at first, until doing so revealed her new engagement ring.
He felt his heart melt with a smile from Candice atop the Sears Tower in Chicago when she said she was as happy as she’s ever been. Only a month into their relationship, he knew that his life wouldn’t be complete if he could not receive that smile from her forever.
Tion pulled Candice in his arms to keep her warm and kissed her on the forehead while on the deck of a dinner cruise overlooking a star-filled sky in Chicago. The trip was a surprise birthday getaway planned by Tion only a month into their relationship and in that moment Candice looked up in his eyes and knew she loved this incredibly romantic, sweet and loving man.
Still be in love, happily married, blessed with two children, senior level in our careers and living in our custom-built dream house close to our families and friends.
To slow down and savor the special moments. Time passes so fast and it’s important to take full advantage of the here and now. Start living and loving right away.
You both will have to compromise certain aspects to make the marriage work. Particularly, communication is essential and effective communication may take changing your communication style to better match your partner’s.
Watch movies either at home in the home theater or out at the movies.
“T Baby” for Tion because Tion is the someone Candice wants to hold, love, and cherish, so Candice combined Tion’s name and the word baby, and “Peach” for Candice because she reminds Tion of his favorite fruit: round, sweet and soft to the touch.
Cuddling in each other’s arms.
Going to a romantic restaurant followed by live music at a jazz club or attending a concert.
Kanye West, Kim Kardashian Tie the Knot!


text: Most luxury watch brands manufactured watches for women. Models offered range from the most refined, slim and light to other styles more similar to men’s luxury watches. There are unisex brands that make watches and other models who design only for women.


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The mission of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) is to increase consumer protection through the examination and certification of psychologists who demonstrate competence in approved specialty areas in professional psychology. A specialty diploma certified through ABPP assures the public that a provider has successfully completed the education and training requirements of the specialty to provide quality services within that specialty. ABPP provides this assurance by having specialty boards carry out a formal examination process unique to the specialty. ABPP certification via a specialty board is a demonstration of clinical competence to practice in a specialty of professional clinical psychology.
The American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN) is the ABPP specialty board devoted to examining and certifying providers who specialize in the practice of clinical neuropsychology. APPCN recognizes and strongly values that board certification through ABCN offers consumer protection in the delivery of ethical, professional, and competent neuropsychological services.
ABPP was incorporated in 1947 and ABCN was incorporated in 1981. APPCN believes that the interests of the public and the profession are best served by a single specialty certifying body and APPCN endorses ABPP/ABCN as that certifying body.
APPCN provides comprehensive high quality residency training in clinical neuropsychology. APPCN training programs commit to offering a competency-based curriculum for residency training in clinical neuropsychology and trainee resources that position graduates of APPCN for success in achieving board certification in clinical neuropsychology through ABPP/ABCN. Individuals who complete an APPCN member residency program may skip the portion of the ABCN specialty-specific credential application that requires documentation of their specialty-specific educational background (i.e., list all relevant coursework, didactics, and experiences).


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Mom, the Intern: A story about tables.
When Dill and I got married, his siblings went in on a wonderful folding table and set of chairs as one of our gifts. It worked great in all of our apartment situations and we really loved it.
There's baby Bubby and me making gingerbread cookies on it. You can see how snazzy it is for a folding table.
When we moved back from Utah, my parents kindly gave us their old dining table-- a real dining table with cushioned chairs and all that jazz. But it was about 10 years old at the time and it sagged in the middle, so we had to prop that part up with a 2x4. Aside from that inconvenience, we liked our table and got a lot of good use out of it.
This was in our Mesa apartment, just after we moved in. Take note of the money on the table. What was it doing there and not in my wallet? And can you spot the 2x4?
The hand-me-down table came with us to our first home, which we purchased almost exactly two years ago. It was fine enough for me, but my mom hated it. It seemed like every time she came over, she'd chide me about how I needed to get a new dining table already because this one had already been through at least three owners (besides us) and the 2x4 was "just plain white trash." But there were a few problems with that idea: 1) we had just bought and fixed up a home so we had a small budget to work with and 2) I couldn't find anything I liked at a price I could afford. I wanted something unique but not over-the-top; something homey but not too rustic; something timeless but also current.
Dill and I searched endlessly for a non-hillbilly dining set. We went to all your traditional furniture showrooms but we never found one we really loved. Plus, I couldn't stand being followed around by sales associates every time I'd walk into a store. They'd always pressure us and breathe down our necks while we tried to look. So then we tried IKEA, but there just wasn't anything there I loved. Also, I'm not sure IKEA is the ideal place to find sturdy furniture, and I was hoping our new table could hold up for a good decade at least.
I had heard about this local furniture dealer called Cortate. They were located in a strip mall and the store had no real showroom -- just a bunch of catalogs to look through. But their prices were notoriously low, so I thought I'd give it a shot.
The thing I love most about Cortate is the employees are there to facilitate your browsing and purchasing and nothing more. No pressure to buy. No following you around with a clipboard. Just helpful people who help you order furniture. My kind of shopping experience.
Anyway, we had zeroed in on the table we wanted, but life happened and other things had to come first. So the table would just have to wait.
I KNOW, RIGHT?!?! So perfect.
And here's the best part: This same dining set, at its very cheapest, retails at $875 online.
So, if you're looking for a good deal on furniture and you live in the greater Phoenix area, try Cortate Furniture! I love almost everything about it. The one downside is you can't usually see their merchandise before buying it (they do have fabric swatches if you're ordering custom upholstery). For some people, this is a must. For me, it isn't. Cortate definitely offered the best prices of any vendor we visited which was probably the biggest draw.
As for me, I'm adoring my new table. How could I not? And when my mom comes over, she won't have to censor her thoughts about my ugly table anymore!
I have some friends up here who love that place and go down just to shop there. The owners used to live up here by us, I think. Or maybe he just works there. Who knows! But I have heard great things about it. We were in your neck of the woods for soccer on Saturday. Quail something park. Off 202 and greenfield.
hooray for new (grown-up) furniture. it looks great in your house.
That is a beautiful table! And a great deal to boot! I'll have to check it out when we get back to AZ.
I love your new table! I don't see a 2x4 on the old one though - am I blind?
What a darling table! I LOVE it!

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text: Order online for takeout: 30. Shrimp Fried Rice from Huang's Kitchen - High Point. Serving the best Chinese in High Point, NC.

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Easy Installation: 2-minute or shorter application time.
Multiple-Use Can: Good for several seals in all types of ducts.
Reliable: Holds 10 feet of continuous water head pressure.
Durable: Withstands cold temperature applications.
Removable: Remove if needed to replace cable.
AFT™ closed-cell sealant provides 10 feet of water-blocking in electrical and communication ducts. Because it is two-part system, humidity is not required for the cure. So there is a consistent cure strength throughout the seal. Closed-cell AFT Sealant offers durability as well as ease of use.
AFT shows excellent adhesion to a variety of conduits. AFT seals conduit faster and with and better performance than duct putty or one-part insulating foams. The two-part aerosol foam expands to fill any size void. The AFT aerosol spray package comes with multiple actuators, which allow the sealing of multiple ducts.
Seal service entrances, conduit stub-ups, and innerducts with AFT foam. Also protect inverters and combiners in solar panel installations. Another use is sealing the top of riser poles. Use AFT foam wherever you want to storm harden and thus protect the grid.
AFT passes UL94 with a Class HBF fire retardant rating. It is UL recognized and the seal is self-extinguishing.
Shake can for 60 seconds to mix. Lift hinge and insert actuator nozzle into top opening so that the arrow lines up with the nozzle. Invert aerosol can. Insert actuator nozzle all the way into the seal space and fully squeeze the hinge to spray sealant into the conduit.


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Nacho Monreal agrees new Arsenal deal Arsenal fans have a good news as Daily Mail revealed earlier today that Nacho Monreal has signed a new long term deal at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal fans have a good news as Daily Mail revealed earlier today that Nacho Monreal has signed a new long term deal at the Emirates Stadium.
The Spanish full-back has been linked with several of La Liga sides including Athletic Bilbao in the summer window.
However, the recent reports from English papers has confirmed that defender Nacho Monreal has agreed to sign a three year deal.
The 29-year-old is slowly reaching his ending stages of career and could be spending his last three years at the Emirates Stadium.
Monreal has been a vital part for the Gunners for the past few seasons. He has been a regular player for the Gunners since 2013. He has featured in all the eight games in the Premier League so far this term.
Meanwhile, another full-back Kieran Gibbs is expected to leave the Gunners due to lack of playing time on the pitch.
Gibbs has just made two appearances in the Premier League so far this season and could be further struggling in the future as Monreal has signed a contract extension.
Gibbs or Monreal, have your say below.


text: Passes and punch cards on sale March 1st. Patrons will receive early bird discount through May 1st. Prices will increase after May 1st.

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Hello! My name is Justin. I am currently working on a new comedy action rpg title that takes place in small town Canada.
I support many other creatives by joining crowdfunding campaigns, buying their games and assets, sharing their works on social media and helping to promote a healthy creative environment how and wherever I can. Friend me on Steam, follow me on twitter and here on itch!

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To ensure a consistent and adequate level of security, government organizations that handle information technology must demonstrate and maintain compliance with a large and growing number of regulations, directives and standards. To verify that U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) agencies and related websites comply with these evolving standards, the Defense Information Security Agency (DISA) has begun conducting the CCRI. In the months leading up to the inspection, the Zurka team work diligently with NRL staff to ensure that their department was up to par. Zurka staff members went above and beyond and helped the Center for Computational Science under the Information Technology Division an “Excellent” rank. This is just one example showcasing the work ethic and quality we exemplify at Zurka.
For more information on this partnership and the extend of our work with the U.S. Department of Defense, read our case study on the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory.

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Tha_guts is a musical, audiovisual and multi-instrumentalist producer. His interest for the sound narratives as a means of finding stories in the mixture and the clash between layers, gave rise to his first records.
Musically, his sonority has as main characteristics the collages, samplers and loops of organic and electronic beats, focusing mainly on the creation of abstract narratives based on different sound perspectives.

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Prices in Uganda expected to drop with commissioning of Hima Cement plant. As the new supply from the plant situated in Kasese District is expected to boost the construction industry, Uganda authorities expect a drop in the price of cement as a result of increased production. The new plant will increase the production from a previous capacity of 350,000 tonnes a year to 850,000 tonnes.
Uganda Cement industry news from Global . 2018-5-29 Uganda Hima Cement is set to launch its new grinding plant in Tororo. The 1Mt/yr plant at Nyakesi, Rubongi cost US$40m, according to the Ugandan Observer newspaper.
In 1999, Lafarge acquired shareholding in Hima Cement Limited, the second-largest cement manufacturer in Uganda, with installed capacity of 850,000 metric tonnes annually, completed a public health assessment for communities near the Lafarge Cement Plant in Ravena, New York.
department we are in position to construct and erect any cement plant project. We have elaborated many projects that are mentioned in cement plants. Analytically Clinker handling and storage. Cement handling and storage. Cement loading systems. Cement packing and palletizing.
environmental impact assessment proposal on cement factory. Home › environmental impact assessment proposal on cement factory; 4.6 Environmental Impact Assessment of the granted visit to Dunbar Cement Plant 4.7.1 Proposed wind farm for Dunbar Cement Works. Get Price.
Dec 05, 2018The company is also in advanced discussions to acquire various cement producers in Uganda and Djibouti. Plans are also afoot to build a 1mn tonne per annum cement plant in Berbera, Somalia and the construction work could start as early as January 2019. Raysut Cement is also in advanced negotiations with Kampala Cement.
East African cement boom. A new wave of investments has also hit East Africa's cement industry led by Nigeria-based quoted cement maker Dangote Cement, which has a $452 million, 3 million tonnes-capacity plant in Tanzania's Mtwara region, and a 1.5 million tonnes factory in Kenya worth $300 million.
Sep 14, 2016Hima Cement has today signed a 5 year Memorandum of Understanding with Chinese firm, Guangzhou Dongsong Energy Group (Uganda) Company Limited, to supply Cement for the Chinese firm which is set to develop the huge phosphates deposits in Eastern Uganda.
The first proposal to build a cement plant on Mi Kayin Mountain was put out by the Myanmar Cement and Mineral Production Co. Ltd and Myanmar Ji Dong Cement Co. Ltd in 2013 and 2014, but it was halted after local villagers strongly rejected it.
Jan 23, 2017Hima Cement Limited announced that it is embarking on a capacity expansion strategy that will start with the construction of a cement plant in Tororo, Eastern Uganda, in the first phase.. The US$40m investment in Nyakesi, Rubongi will lead to an additional c1 million metric tons of cement capacity for the building solutions company.


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I took my motorcycle to the racetrack on Easter Sunday. The weather was perfect.
Instructors were super helpful, and the classroom sessions were quite informative. Rode 2-up with an ex-racer, which was probably the most terrifying experience of my life, and also one of the most fun.
I learned a few things about my general riding style that I'd kinda been aware of before, but were incredibly noticable on the track. Also, I really really need a garage instead of street parking. I need space to do things to my bike.... dirty, dirty things.


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Act One’s programs provide arts experiences to those who otherwise wouldn’t be able to access the arts through field trips for students from Title 1 schools and the Act One Culture Pass.
Act One annually provides field trips to the arts in Metro Phoenix and Tucson for students from Title 1 schools. In 2018-19, Act One has capacity to bring more than 46,000 students and chaperones on field trips to the theater, music performances and museums. Act One purchases the tickets, pays for the buses and provides classroom materials to help teachers prepare students for their field trips. Schools are responsible for just $1 per participant.
More than 500,000 can visit an arts or cultural museum or attend a theater or music performance with the Act One Culture Pass, available in 60 Arizona libraries. More than 55 arts partners generously make passes available for FREE to the public, who can check out passes with their library cards.
We've got Answers! Check out these frequently asked questions about Act One and our programs.


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ALL fabric should be washed before sewing with the exception of fleece and “dry clean only” fabric. But no need to use laundry soap! All of our beginner projects are made with woven cotton (Flannel is a type of woven cotton.). Wash your cotton fabric in cold water WITH NO DETERGENT and dry in the dryer. DO NOT USE perfumed fabric softeners or dryer sheets!
Fabric can shrink up to 3% when washed the first time.
Some new fabrics “bleed” when washed the first time because of dyes used.
No perfume products! When the fabric is ironed they become an irritant to nose and lungs. If you have respiratory allergies, it makes it hard to breathe. We have seen kids having a hard time breathing. It’s scary to see a child struggle to breathe if they are near the ironing board when the fragrance is intensified by ironing.
SOLID COLORS: People flip fabric and sew the wrong pieces together. You have to mark right side and wrong side and sometimes it still gets sewn wrong.
DIAGONAL STRIPE: Almost impossible to match the stripes. This never looks good on a beginner project and is frustrating.
When you shop for fabric, look at the end of the bolt. There is so much information!
Fiber Content is important. 100% cotton is the easiest fabric to start learning to sew with. Fabric width is also important. The wider the fabric, the more fabric you get per yard. Fabric Care (washing) instructions: If it says dry clean only, it is not a great choice for a beginner project of lounge pants!
That’s all I can think of for now. I hope this clarifies concepts we have tried to explain in the past. If you have any questions or comments feel free to call, text or email me. I love to hear from you!
I have not written a blog post in a while, but I feel compelled now as there are some subjects that come up constantly in our classes that I think are important. This blog post is dedicated our present sewing students and to future sewing students as well.
Wash your fabric before sewing! With the exception of the fleece that we use for stuffies and fabric that says “dry clean only” all fabric should be washed before sewing. Our beginner projects are all done on some type of woven cotton. Flannel, by the way is woven cotton as well. When washing your cotton fabric, it should be in cold water with detergent (preferably unscented!) and dried in the dryer. PLEASE do not use perfumed fabric softeners or dryer sheets. There are several reasons for this.
When the fabric is ironed, these scents and perfumes heat up and can be a real irritant to your nose and lungs. If you have any allergies affecting your respiratory system, it can make it hard to breathe. This is a real issue in our sewing classroom as we have seen in our classes some children have a hard time breathing being around any kind of fragrance…it’s scary to see a child struggle to breathe if she or he is near the ironing board when the fragrance is intensified by ironing.
NO SOLID COLORS. The problem with solid colors is if you don’t carefully mark right side and wrong side, people end up flipping the fabric around and sewing the wrong pieces together. What a mess! We have seen this on lounge pants (both kids and adults have made this mistake) and it is a disaster!
ONE-WAY DESIGNS there are some very cute fabrics with a one-way design, so just buy an extra half yard to a yard of fabric. That way we have enough fabric to lay it out so everything is facing the right way! Example: picture of cup-cakes… if you turn it one way the cupcakes face up, but if you turn it another way they are upside down and if you turn it sideways…well, the cupcakes look pretty odd!
When you shop for fabric, look at the end of the bolt and you will find all kinds of information. There is so much information on the end of the bolt! Look at the picture below.
That’s all I can think of for now. I hope this clarifies concepts we have tried to explain in the past. If you have any questions or comments feel free to email me. I love to hear from you!
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Rebecca Szetela for Learnivore’s “Most Interesting People in the World” series. She is both the owner and sewing instructor in the fast-paced, creative environment she has developed at Create! Sewing Studio in Acton, MA.
Q: What are the basics of “repurposing”!
A: First you need to know where to find clothing for repurposing. Your own closet plus thrift shops & ebay are all good places to find vintage fashion!
Let’s start with your own closet. Do you have clothing that feels out of fashion or dowdy? Could it use a make-over? Think about how you could re-work what you already have.
Next…thrift shops! Shop regularly as the selection is always changing. Found something you like that fits your budget? Buy it now, it may not be there later! Try things on. Wear clothing you can slip an item over to see if it fits. Look for quality fabrics. 100% wool sweaters can be a find, but watch out for furs or leather. Furs can be dried out & brittle or need expensive cleaning. It may sound funny, but smell your items. Don’t bring mold & mildew home!
Ebay is another great place to look for vintage fashions. You can find amazing items, but check sizing carefully. Actual measurements are helpful! Also, the price may be great, but remember to add shipping charges to your final cost!
Repurposing is a lot of fun, good for the environment & can expand your wardrobe in a totally unique way!
New + “Repurposed” = Great Style!
sweatshirt is all new marbled purple fleece, but her gorgeous jeans are repurposed!
of top & pants into a super cool & updated look!
I am so inspired this week!
Sunday We produced our first ever Create!® Sewing Studio Fashion Show at St. Matthews UMC here in Acton.
Tuesday Business coach Deb Laflamme taught a group of local business owners (including yours truly) all about the new stuff coming down the pike on Facebook.
Thursday I actually wrote, designed and sent out an email newsletter for the first time in a year!
So… enjoy the Spring weather, but don’t forget to also get Create!-ive! We are glad our students love learning here, because we love what we do!
Fashion Show Models waiting for their cue.
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Young sewing students gather around the dressmaker form to get their picture taken!
I was thinking today about why I do what I do. My dear friend, Lorrie visited today from California with her daughter, Katie and I gave them a tour of our sewing classroom. As I showed them some of the projects our sewing students are working on we talked about creativity (Her daughter also has a creative background.) and sewing and what is important to us.
The thing that started me in this business of teaching people to sew is my passion for creating. It’s why I named our sewing school Create! and it’s what gets me excited every day.
Watching our sewing students literally leap into the classroom (the kids) to get to their sewing classes and seeing the intense joy as they learn to sew wonderful clothing and bags and stuffed animal and (for the adults) incredible valances and home decorating projects as well is a daily inspiration.
As we expand our classes and offer more and more of what our students want, it’s good to remember why we do what we do. It’s the love of creative expression and it’s a blast!
What are Pig’s Toes? Here at Create!® Sewing Studio, we have renamed a part of the sewing machine. “Pig’s Toes” is the name we use for the Presser Foot.
The reason for this is simple. We do it for safety reasons!
The first time I told a student to put her Presser Foot down and she “pressed her foot down” I knew we had a problem! Then when I found a source that called the Presser Foot “Pig’s Toes”, I hoped that this would solve our problem.
Find me a girl who refers to her feet as pig’s toes!
After over 5 years of teaching kids, teens and adults how to sew…I think we made the right choice! What do you think?
Continuing our discussion of the parts of the sewing machine, let’s talk about the “Take-Up Lever”, fondly know here at Create!® Sewing Studio as the “Goose” … a very important part of the sewing machine. The goose is controlled by the handwheel and the position of the goose is important.
Have you ever tried to take your fabric off the machine after stitching only to find that you yank and yank and it’s hard to get the fabric off the machine? Well look no further than the position of the goose. If the goose is not in the top position when you are ready to take your fabric off the machine, you run the risk of breaking your machine!
To remove your fabric easily, the machine’s rotary mechanism has to go through it’s full rotation (ever thought about why it is called a “rotary machine”?). The indicator that the sewing machine has gone through it’s full rotation is the goose being up. If, when you finish sewing your seam the goose is not up, turn the handwheel toward you until it is. That completes the rotary stitch. Your sewing machine (and you!) will be much happier!
An additional benefit of paying attention to the position of the goose is that when you finish your seam and you go to stitch your next seam, you won’t pull your thread right out of the needle! Have you ever wondered why you are constantly having to rethread your needle? Well, this may be why! So pay attention to that goose and you will have a happier sewing experience!
By the way, the reason we call it the goose has to do with the next part I will write about….the Presser Foot (or “Pig’s Toes”)! See you soon!
In this series of articles, I thought it might be helpful for those of you who would like to expand your knowledge of sewing, to talk about the parts of the sewing machine. The first part I will discuss is the hand wheel.
The hand wheel is an important part of the sewing machine. Although most sewing enthusiasts love the power of the electric sewing machine, there are times when knowing how to do some of your stitching manually is really helpful. On most modern electric sewing machines the hand wheel (that “bump” on the right side of your sewing machine) is turned toward you (counter-clockwise if you are looking at the machine from the right side of your machine) to take a manual stitch.
The times you use the hand wheel to make a stitch include when you want to turn a corner on your project (called a pivot) and you need the needle in the fabric to do this. So…you turn the hand wheel toward you till the needle is in the fabric, lift up the presser foot and turn your work. Then you put the presser foot down and continue to stitch. Another time you need to use the hand wheel is if when you come to the end of your stitching if the take-up lever is down. You need to turn the hand wheel until the take up lever is in the topmost position in order to complete your stitch. Another time you use the hand wheel to stitch a manual stitch is at the end of a dart. I will talk about dart construction in more detail in a later blog post, but this is an important instance of using the hand wheel to make a manual (non-electric) stitch.


text: I'm a programmer and open source community advocate on the Developer Experience team at Rackspace. I build tools and lead workshops to help developers and technologists use the Rackspace Cloud Platform and OpenStack. In the past I've given presentations at Pycon, the OpenStack Summits, and SXSW.

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My favorite things list includes Halloween and my kids.
I love getting homemade gifts from my kids.
I am so glad that they value craftsmanship and the work that goes into making.

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Product types: batteries lithium ion, DC lighting, hybrid power systems, photovoltaic systems residential, solar lighting systems, water pumps, micro power plants.
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JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israel’s military used unnecessary force against protesters in Lebanon who tried to breach the border during demonstrations on Nakba Day, a United Nations report said.
The report, given to members of the U.N. Security Council and obtained by the Israeli daily newspaper Haaretz, was prepared by U.N. special coordinator for Lebanon, Michael Williams.
Israel’s Foreign Ministry has severed contact with Williams until further notice over the report, according to the newspaper.
Seven Lebanese protesters died during the May 14 demonstrations marking the day that Israel became an independent state.
The report said that Israeli troops used live fire against the 8,000 to 10,000 demonstrators trying to breach the border fence, who were unarmed.
"I call on the Israel Defense Forces to refrain from responding with live fire in such situations, except where clearly required in immediate self-defense," the report issued by U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said. "Notwithstanding every country’s inherent right of self defense, there is a need for the Israel Defense Forces always to apply appropriate operational measures, including crowd control measures, which are commensurate to the imminent threat toward their troops and civilians.
"Other than firing initial warning shots, the Israel Defense Forces did not use conventional crowd control methods or any other method than lethal weapons against the demonstrators."
The report did note that Palestinian demonstrators who initiated the demonstrations were the first to use violence and violated U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701.


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We sat down with one of Europe’s most treasured bands Middlemist Red who are set to release their new single “Evermore” via Mamazone on the 27th May. The Budapest natives told us about previous shows experiences, their inspiration and plans for the near future!
Hi guys, how are you and what are you up to today?
All good thank you. Just heard Radiohead’s highly anticipated new LP, they can always come up with something unexpected with each album, it’s quite inspiring. We’re about to book a studio this weekend to record a new song which is pretty exciting as well.
I think a 20 year old can enjoy our music as much as his/her grandparents since we are very open-minded when it comes to music. We certainly love the psychedelic-rock scene of the 60s-70s but there are plenty of great bands from the last couple decades whose music is just as influential to us. Lately we’ve been experimenting with synthesizers and guitar effects to achieve a more exciting overall sound.
Can you name the albums and artists that have influenced you the most?
There are plenty of them. All four of us listens to all kinds of music but of course we have general favorites, just to name a few: The Horrors, The Black Angels, Tame Impala, The Doors, Radiohead etc. Each band has many great records so it’s hard to choose just one.
Which other artists are you into at the moment and why?
I must mention Mac Demarco and Unknown Mortal Orchestra, both of them have made really cool albums in such short time. On the heavier side, Thee Oh Sees records often come up while being on the road. We love the very typical and unique sound these artists have.
What would we find under the category of “Guilty pleasures” in your music collection?
On the way to Eurosonic-Noorderslaag from Budapest (just a short 18 hour drive) we were listening to all the famous nu-metal bands such as Linkin Park, System of a Down or Limp Bizkit and a few Cypress Hill tunes came up as well.
The UK music scene is certainly always changing. Some might say that at the moment it’s more electronic oriented. Do you think this makes it more difficult for indie/alternative acts to get recognition that it would have done ten years ago?
I don’t think so. Since it’s always changing you’ll never know when guitar-based indie/alternative bands will be at the front again, but they shouldn’t worry about what’s the trend at the moment if they love what they’re making as artists. Also this electronic oriented scene can encourage bands to try out different sounds and equipments which may improve their thinking towards music and that’s not a bad thing at all.
If not the popularity of electronic music, what would you say some of the challenges indie bands face today in the music industry today?
Spreading your music became much easier thanks to the internet but at the same time it became easier for everyone else too. There’s so much going on it’s impossible to keep track. Luckily there are more and more showcase festivals which are great for young emerging bands. We’ve been to a few now and it does help in reaching out to people but there is a lot of hard work behind it.
Where do you gather songwriting inspiration?
Just the fact that you and your best friends create something from scratch together is very inspiring. Most of the time it’s an unconscious thing, millions of different things can have an impact on a certain song and I think thats the beauty of it.
Gladly we’ve got dozens of great memories from concerts. It may have not been the best, but our first LP release gig was the most memorable one I think. We played at one of Budapest’s best club (it’s actually a ship) and it was the first time we played in front of a full house. There were projectors and amazing visuals all over the place which made it a really special and spectacular night. If you type “Middlemist Red album release concert” in youtube, there’s a short video of it.
In early 2014 we’ve only had an EP out but we had the opportunity to play at Sziget Festival on a pretty decent stage which was a huge deal. Unfortunately right after two songs David’s (our lead guitarist) guitar went mute and we were so broke at the time we couldn’t afford a back-up guitar. Our singer (Soma) had to lend his cheap old guitar to David and we kept on playing and sweating. People told us afterwards that the gig was all fine but we were really desperate up there when all that happened.. still having nightmares.
If you weren’t a musician what would you be?
Our singer Soma is studying graphic design and animation, that’s pretty cool. We’ve got another fellow named Soma (our bass player) who’s currently working in a bar and has a great sense for organizing events/gigs. David (guitarist) is finishing his studies in mechanical engineering and I (drums) can imagine myself organizing gigs and doing PR stuff at a nice club.
Do you have any particular gigs or festivals that you dream about playing?
We’d love to play at Glastonbury Festival of course, Coachella would be another huge step alongside with Lollapalooza. The #1 is the Austin Psych Fest (it’s called Levitation nowadays) which would be a total blast for us since most bands that we love usually play there and the whole atmosphere is amazing.
Do you have any information regarding upcoming releases, projects or gigs in the pipeline that you would like to tell us about?
We’re about to record another new song from our upcoming 2nd album which will hopefully come out this year. We’d like to mention that on the 20th of May we’re going to play in Brighton at the Alternative Great Escape. On June 3rd we’re playing in France at Europavox. July 2nd will be VOLT Festival here in Hungary and we just got our confirmation at Sziget for August 11th.


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(JTA) — I lived in Minnesota for five years. My wife is from there; her family still lives there.
We are not dealing with minor missteps that can be overlooked. We’re dealing, after all, with a person who, when asked what motivated Sen. Joe Lieberman’s vote for the Iraq war, boiled it down to a simple question: “Jew or Arab?” We’re dealing with a person who ran campaign ads stating that the opponent was “owned” by wealthy Jewish financial backers. When the representative was elected last November, we could no longer avoid confronting anti-Semitism from the elected officials in Congress tasked with representing our family.
I’m referring, of course, to Rep. Jim Hagedorn – a Republican representing Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District.
Like any elected official, Omar absolutely deserves to be held accountable for her statements. We must call out politicians on both the left and the right who twist ancient anti-Semitic tropes to win votes and vilify our own.
But it’s important to notice the fundamental hypocrisy in allowing those who have a terrible track record on anti-Semitism or any other form of bigotry to co-opt the conversation. We can’t allow the loudest voices on both sides of the political spectrum shout over the vast majority of Jews.
For Jews who are Democrats (which is to say, the vast majority of Jewish Americans), it’s been hard to keep track of where Omar stands on Israel and anti-Semitism.
In August, she went to a synagogue and expressed her opposition to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement – only to flip-flop after the election and endorse BDS. Then, rather than acknowledging the switch, she insulted everyone’s intelligence by insisting that saying the BDS movement is “not helpful in getting that two-state solution … I think that pressure really is counteractive” did not actually preclude her from endorsing BDS.
An old tweet accusing Israel of “hypnotizing” the world was dug up, and for a while Omar dug in. But then she apologized with one of the single best responses to anti-Semitism allegations that I’ve ever seen from a non-Jewish politician. And yet, too soon after that, she was “chuckling” at how we can call Israel a democracy when we attack Iran for being a theocracy.
And then came the “Benjamins” comment. She asserted that McCarthy, who has threatened to take action against her and Rep. Rashida Tlaib because of their positions on Israel, was only making a fuss because “AIPAC!” is paying him to do so.
But that is only half the story. Even those of us who have been sharply critical of Ilhan Omar also see that many of her critics are not exactly equal opportunity in their attentions. Few politicians implicated in anti-Semitism receive the torrent of scrutiny and the ceaseless pile-ons that Omar endures from the right.
Examples of mainstream right-wing anti-Semitism abound. The central play in the 2016 Republican campaign playbook was to cast the Democratic Party as in the pocket of Jewish financiers pushing an agenda of “globalism,” open borders and foreign invasion. President Donald Trump himself pointed out that the neo-Nazi marchers included some “very fine people” in Charlottesville and used “sheriff’s stars” that looked suspiciously like Jewish stars to vilify Hillary Clinton on his campaign literature.
Indeed, a bevy of Republican politicians – including Rep. Matt Gaetz, Sen. Chuck Grassley, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Rudy Giuliani, as well as the aforementioned Hagedorn – have all promoted Soros-centered anti-Semitic dog whistles and have received nowhere near the attention that Omar gets. Gaetz even brought a Holocaust denier to the State of the Union.
Among such stiff competition, there’s not a lot of mystery as to what makes Omar stand out in the crowd.
There is a familiarity to Omar’s case – of needing to acknowledge genuine wrongs worthy of critique, but also needing to acknowledge that the obsessive focus on these wrongs stems from baser instincts. The real parallel of how we talk about Muslim women like Omar is to how we talk about Israel itself – where real misdeeds and wrongdoings nonetheless cannot explain or justify the never-ending torrent of abuse, opprobrium and conspiracy theorizing.
The aforementioned McCarthy may not be scrutinizing Omar’s behavior based on the promise of financial reward, but what right has he to accuse anyone of anti-Semitism after tweeting that George Soros was trying to “buy” the 2018 elections just days after a bomb was planted at Soros’ house?
Other Republicans seem similarly inclined to cast stones at liberals while ignoring the literal Nazi apologists in their midst. Rep. Lee Zeldin, who is Jewish, has been almost singlemindedly harassing Omar in demanding that she condemn random bits of anti-Semitic conduct with which she had absolutely no association, including asking if she “disagreed” with a hate-filled anti-Semitic voicemail that lamented the failure of the Nazis to finish their extermination of the Jews.
Say what you will about Omar, but she’s never said anything that could be remotely construed as expressing sympathy for Hitler. Yet in Zeldin’s own party, from Trump’s praise of “alt-right” protesters to Rep. Steve King’s endorsement of a far-right nationalist party founded by a former SS member to, most recently, Candace Owens’ declaration that Hitler would’ve been fine if he’d contained himself to Germany, Nazi sympathizing remains a decidedly Republican phenomenon.
The entitled demand that Omar must nonetheless answer for literal Nazi apologists smacked of Islamophobia and racism. Omar’s graceful reply to Zeldin’s unreasonable haranguing was even more impressive when you remember that Zeldin was a public backer of Trump’s nakedly Islamophobic Muslim ban. Those in bigoted glass houses should not throw stones.
Of course, the bigotry and anti-Semitism of these conservative politicians does not excuse Omar’s. But the fact is we are, in effect, excusing a lot of anti-Semitism and a lot of bigotry – and the distribution of who gets a pass or a day’s worth of bad press versus who remains forever under the microscope is clearly neither random nor innocent.
To be clear, some have been calling out the double standard. Rep. Max Rose, a Jewish Democrat who was among the first to condemn Omar’s anti-Semitism, lit into the media for gobbling up the Omar story while displaying no interest in covering analogous anti-Semitism by McCarthy and other Republicans. Leah Greenberg of the progressive Indivisible group leveled a similar critique. The fact is, Omar apologized and has been responsive to Jewish concerns. McCarthy and his ilk remain unrepentant. So who really deserves more ire?
Yet there is palpable frustration within the Jewish community over how little our efforts on this score seem to matter. Our public discourse about anti-Semitism seems almost immune to being influenced by what the actual Jewish community wants to talk about.
As noted, the majority of the Jewish community is politically left of center. We welcome a more robust and nuanced conversation about Israel entering American politics – including the need to mobilize to counteract Israel’s increasingly right-wing drift. Yet we do not endorse those who wish to wipe Israel off the map, and we see the trap when Jewish efforts to participate in American politics are cast as “proof” that we exert a nefarious sway over the polity.
When liberal members of Congress evoke anti-Semitic tropes, we have no desire to let them go unchallenged. But neither do we have any interest in having our criticisms lumped in with cynical and hypocritical denunciations emanating from the political right.
We understand that the most tangible threats to Jewish lives and livelihoods in America – the anti-Semitism that sheds actual blood in America – emerges from the political right, including (especially via Soros conspiracies) the mainstream Republican Party. But we also claim special pain at anti-Semitism coming from inside our home and our political community – an anti-Semitism that hurts us directly precisely because it comes from those we are in coalition with.
There is no conceptual difficulty in holding to these positions together. A great many of us are wholly comfortable in our own skins on these issues. But to the extent these distinctions are impossible to maintain in practice – to the extent that “criticism of Omar” simply is encoded as part of a right-wing campaign, to the extent that “supporting Omar” simply is an endorsement of extreme-left anti-Israel politics – the net effect is that most Jews are silenced. We may speak the words, but they go unheard.
For all the talk about the Israel Lobby this and Jewish Power that, the clearest takeaway from this whole ordeal is the striking disempowerment of the Jewish community. Spoken about and spoken over, the Jewish community is being systematically stripped of our ability to contribute to the dialogue happening over our own lives. We are “represented,” if you can call it that, by Glenn Greenwald on the one side and Lee Zeldin on the other (surely, this is the definition of Jewish hell), both of whose elevated stature in public discourse about Jews is almost exclusively a feature of gentile, not Jewish, interests.
Indeed, in a real way, Omar’s conservative critics and progressive defenders stand in a symbiotic relationship: They are united in their desire to silence the message most Jews want to send. The right insists on condemning the Democratic Party and any progressive conversation about Israel as institutionally anti-Semitic, never mind that most Jews are committed Democrats and often share the progressive critique of Israel’s rightward drift that Republicans are so eager to tar. Many of Omar’s progressive defenders, for their part, are happy to simply dismiss all talk of left-wing anti-Semitism as conservative agitprop; they are content to rely on the usual assortment of fringe voices who – so long as Israel is on the docket – will offer to kasher even the clearest instances of anti-Semitic discourse.
It makes for a crushing feeling of powerlessness. The nation is having a conversation about Jews virtually impervious to the input of Jews themselves.
This, above all else, is what makes so many Jews want to scream in frustration. The right loudly proclaims it’s standing up to anti-Semitism – but Jews know their 24/7 Omar coverage does us no favors, and that in any event, conservative solidarity with Jews runs out precisely at the point it requires challenging the sort of anti-Semitic conspiracy mongering that gets Jews shot.
The left self-righteously insists that it is saving its ammunition for combating the “real anti-Semitism” – but Jews have long seen that for too much of the left, cases of “real anti-Semitism” beyond the most obvious murderous varieties seem almost as elusive as O.J.’s “real killer.” Both sides are silencing Jews in the guise of allyship. Both sides need to step back and knock it off.
We need to break this pattern at its root. That means taking Jewish testimony seriously and resisting the impulse to dismiss efforts to combat anti-Semitism – including anti-Semitism related to Israel – as hasbara. And it equally means calling out those who purport to be allies in the fight against anti-Semitism, but in reality use anti-Semitism for political purposes while further marginalizing the Jewish community the moment we’re inconvenient to the ideological narrative.
In short, we need to have a conversation about anti-Semitism. But we also need to have a conversation about how, when we talk about anti-Semitism, we seem to always talk about Ilhan Omar and never about Jim Hagedorn.
is a lecturer in law and senior research fellow at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law. He blogs regularly at The Debate Link. Follow him on Twitter @schraubd.


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After beaming down to the planet Gamma Trianguli VI, landing party members Captain Kirk, First Officer Spock, Dr. McCoy, Ensign Chekov, and Yeoman Martha Landon (Celeste Yarnall) explore the surrounding area. Initially mesmerized by the alien world’s paradisiac beauty, the Enterprise crew soon realizes that things are not as perfect as they appear.
A forgettable season two entry, “The Apple” lacks a compelling narrative to compensate for its cringe-worthy dialogue. In addition to its hackneyed plot, this episode struggles to maintain a serious atmosphere because of the Vaalians’ uncanny resemblance to Oompa-Loompas.
Though used more effectively in “Metamorphosis,” Gerald Fried’s poignant score gives a much-needed emotional quality to the Vaalians and their childlike culture.
Gamma Trianguli VI contains a variety of unique dangers, including killer flora, stones that explode when thrown, and lightning bolts capable of vaporizing planetary trespassers. While fascinating on paper, none of these natural threats serve to enhance the conflict facing the main characters. Perhaps if fewer “red shirts” had accompanied the landing party, viewers would be less able to predict which crewmembers fail to survive their ostensibly hazardous environment.
Star Trek fans will notice a striking parallel between the Vaal entity and Landru. However, whereas “The Return of the Archons” explored the implications of a computerized dictator in remarkable detail, “The Apple” never provides sufficient backstory/motive to explain Vaal’s desire for control. In spite of this incredible flaw, science fiction enthusiasts should appreciate the commentary on absolute freedom as a means of overcoming stagnation. Likewise, Kirk’s decision to challenge the Prime Directive when confronted with a morally ambiguous situation creates enough conflict to carry the story, even though this subplot also borrows heavily from the aforementioned episode.
Despite numerous clichés and unanswered questions, “The Apple” might be worth a look for those who possess more than a passing interest in the material outlined earlier. Though Kirk’s ability to literally talk a computer to death will forever remain one of Star Trek ’s greatest highlights, many fans of the original series may wish to view this episode for the captain’s innovative, albeit less awe-inspiring, solution to the Vaal problem.


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Today’s Feast day St. Laurence O’Toole – A Holy Cross Window Saint !
Today's feastday belongs to one of our Holy Cross "Window Saints," whose beautiful image we will soon enjoy – St. Laurence O'Toole. We should probably establish some kind of tradition around the saints for whom we have images at Holy Cross. Let's pray about it.
St. Laurence's window shows his episcopal crozier and his abbatial mitre – he was Abbot of Glendalough monastery and Archbishop of Dublin. He played a leading role in building the Church in Ireland, not only by physically erecting monasteries and churches, but by strenthening the holiness of the people and the prayerfulness of the liturgy. He was a great friend and helper of the poor. When urged by family, friends and monks to make a will when it was clear he was dying, he is said to have replied that he was joyful he had given everything away.
I'm still researching the meaning of the "House of Gold" icon at the top of his window. If anyone has clues, please let me know. It is a term for Mary in the Litany of Mary.
Eileen and Russell Johnston and family are the generous donors of the St. Laurence O'Toole window to Holy Cross Church. Let us pray that St. Laurence blesses their generosity in a special way today.
Thank you to all the family members, friends and parisioners of Holy Cross who came to the 10 AM mass today, All Souls Day, to pray for the deceased members of our community and all the faithful departed.
Our Bereavement Ministry along with help from others were not only welcoming, but prayerful and also helped serve up a delicious and convivial collation after the mass.
Yesterday's list of God's creatures for blessing included: a gecko, a dwarf bunny and breeds of dogs large and small. We learned that bunnies will nibble on furniture and that one Golden Retreiver has learned to trick family members off the couch so he can have their spot!
After praising God and recalling some facts about the life of St. Francis, we blessed our pets and asked God to help us be good stewards of all God's creation. Each pet was sprinkled with holy water. Home baked doggie peanut butter flavored dog treats and a commemorative ribbon of the day were distributed to all who came.
Don't miss this year's final St. Francis blessing of the animals on Saturday morning at 9:30 AM outside Holy Cross Chapel.
Here is a recent tabulation of the Top Ten vote getters on our saint statue poll. Interestingly, most of the saints suggested already have or will have a representation in iconography on our campus. Several have beautiful stained glass windows, St. Anthony already has a window and a statue.
Except for the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Blessed Virgin Mary who already both have new statues and windows, we will probably not duplicate a statue for any saint who will have a window in the church (unless of course, donor generosity provides for it). However, this ongoing poll will help coordinate our fund raising efforts and guide the choice of statues who will likely be popular.
The survey is still available on the parish webpage.
This post is late for her feastday, August 9th, but here are the notes I took from a reading of her life by Waltraud Herbstrith.
Whether your contact with people comes through providing medical care, giving financial support or offering legal assistance, the possibility always exists for involving the whole person…This will impose an even greater burden on the capacity to love than a family does. Here, the natural ties are missing, the number of people is much greater, and, for the most part, they are men and women whose situation and current state of mind will tend to make them repulsive instead of attractive.
Christians themselves often have trouble understanding the value of a contemplative vocation; for the Steins, it was an impossibility. The day came when Frau Stein asked her daughter, "What do you plan on doing with the sisters in Cologne?" When Edith answered, "Join them," peace at home was a thing of the past. Everyone in the family felt crushed by the tragedy. Edith herself clung to her friends to keep from faltering in her decision; her mother, not daring to display her anger openly, wept in desperation; the brothers and sisters did all they could to change their sister's mind.
"Why did you have to get to know him?" demanded Frau Stein. "He was a good man, I'm not saying anything against him. But why did he have to go and make himself God?"
Help us select a list of saint statues to consider for inclusion in the niches on the church walls and the gardens surrounding the church.
Posted in A Time to Build, Saints and tagged church statues, niche, prayer garden on March 13, 2013 by pastorholycross.
Mass at 9 AM in Holy Cross Church.
Halloween brings out the goblins, ghosts, skeletons and people even put fake tombstones on their lawns. It's no accident these macabre reminders of our mortality mingle with this year's most popular political leader or Hollywood star's image. Before people forgot about its sacred connection, Halloween unabashedly took us to the cemetery to help us bolster our faith in the power of Christ's resurrection, to pray for our beloved dead and to help us look death more squarely in the eye without fear.
All Souls Day commemorates our beloved departed and encourages us to pray for the successful completion of their purgative journey toward sanctification with God. During the entire month of November, our Book of the Dead is placed in the Sanctuary near the Paschal candle. Parishioners are invited to inscribe the names of the deceased for whom they wish to pray, especially those who have died within the last year. During a special memorial mass, family members of those departed whose Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Holy Cross light a votive candle in their memory and receive a hand crafted candle made from the molten wax of last year's Easter Candle.
Our deceased are gone but not forgotten, still connected to us now and forever through the saving power of Christ's passion, death and resurrection.
Pray with us during this liturgical season and enter the name of your deceased loved ones in our Book of the Dead.


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BREAKING … PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP will hold a news conference WEDNESDAY at 5 p.m. “to discuss the #UNGA trip and news of the day.” This presser comes the night before he meets with DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL ROD ROSENSTEIN and the BRETT KAVANAUGH hearing.
ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE SPECTRUM -- “Cramer questions whether Kavanaugh assault allegation is disqualifying,” by James Arkin: “Rep. Kevin Cramer, the Republican nominee for Senate in North Dakota, questioned whether the allegation of sexual assault against Judge Brett Kavanaugh would be disqualifying for his Supreme Court nomination even if it were true.
“In an interview with a local TV station, Cramer said if Christine Blasey Ford's allegation that Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her three decades ago were true, it would be ‘unfortunate’ and ‘terrible,’ but should be weighed against his life and judicial record since that time.
ALERT: The House is expected to pass a bill to avert a government shutdown tomorrow.
-- TRUMP said the U.S. would respond if SYRIAN PRESIDENT BASHAR ASSAD uses chemical weapons.
STANDING OUTSIDE THE U.N. … Trump said he looks forward to a “great relationship” with Iran, if it changes its tone. He also said he has “much personal correspondence” with NORTH KOREAN LEADER KIM JONG UN.
“Ms. Sinema, in an interview, would not directly address her family’s payments for the electric, phone and gas bills, but talked broadly about her description of homelessness. ... Asked twice whether she had ever embellished details about her childhood, Ms. Sinema paused and did not answer directly. ‘I’ve shared what I remember from my childhood. I know what I lived through,’ she said.
SPOTTED at the PEN/Faulkner Gala at the Folger Shakespeare Library last night: Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Jayne Visser, Ryan Williams, Larry Duncan, John Arundel, Finley Lewis, Katharine Weymouth, Jack Evans and Susan Eisenhower.
TRANSITION -- Stacey Hutchinson will join Monument Policy Group’s strategic comms and public affairs practice. She previously was director of strategic partnerships at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Technology Engagement Center.