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Woody has the ability to capture something that most don’t even know exist, he captures the essence of the experience. The indescribable feeling you get when you watch an empty wave roll by or the unsettling atmosphere as you explore a remote jungle. His artistic eye allows him to see things others would pass by. Woody is perhaps best known for his stunning surf shots but he is equally talented out of the water. His portrait, landscape and lifestyle images could be mistaken for the work of a seasoned veteran but he is only getting started. We asked him a few questions about the world of Woody Gooch in anticipation of the launch of his new website.
I was home-schooled at an early age with my younger brother. I was able to focus on my freedom but more importantly what I wanted to study for "school subjects", which most don't have as an offer. Photography started at the age of 14, as I would take my fathers Nikon DSLR down to the skatepark to document my days with friends. It continued from there and it is now a full time job.
Are you still using Nikon?
Ye, I've shot with Nikon since the first time I picked up a camera.
I like bouncing from non-extremes to extremes. I enjoy the hot and cold. I'm happy if I can be floating anywhere between both.
I shot my first ever clothing Campaign for Rhythm in 2014 and since that job I've photographed all of their seasons. They look after me and trust my creative direction. I've also worked with Corona, DEUS, Billabong, Tourism Queenstown and many others.
I try to avoid my computer as much as I can. Books and zines are a high interest of mine. I’m slowly collecting pieces.
They change daily, I bounce from plenty of genres of photography that keep me rolling and fresh.
Who else inspires your work?
I've been always interested in painting and fine arts. But like I said before they change all of the time. There are so many creative people that aren't even recognized which are the ones I enjoy most.
What advice would you give anyone looking to break into photography?
Forever challenge yourself. Have your camera on you at all times.
You focus on the surf and outdoors, why were you drawn to these?
I was raised on the beach. I lived and breathed the ocean. I was fortunate to be able to spend most of my time in the water whether it was surfing or photographing. This had an impact on the people that surround me and it all grew into a full time job with friends from home.
When you go out, do you have a certain shot in mind or do you just take it as it comes?
I'm spontaneous. Mother nature doesn't like it if you try and force her.
I wake up and stare at the ocean first. If its not looking attractive, I'll decide from there.
Hopefully still living in Tokyo meeting lots of unique people that I love being around.
Letting it happen. I have a lot of big projects to tackle. I'm excited. Very!
Woody's new website will be launched in the coming weeks and we'll keep you posted on Twitter. Until then, do yourself a favour and join more than 55K following him on Instagram. Here are a few shots to give you a taste of what'll be coming through your feed on a daily basis.


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We were honoured to produce, in conjunction with French artist Pierre Huyghe, an exciting work of art for the star-studded world famous Frieze Art Fair 2010.
Odd yet extremely beautiful, spontaneous yet realistic, it was a particular interest of super model Elle Macpherson. While chatting with director Roland Horne at the fair, she discussed how much she likes it, calling it “absolutely amazing” and like nothing she had ever seen before.
Huyghe was to present a creative aquarium for a marine ecosystem performance. He created a fictional narrative for crabs to enact by filling this aquarium with Mars-like red rock and assorted crabs, including a giant hermit crab that had taken a bronze cast of Brancusi’s Sleeping Muse as its new home. The crab took on a curious and almost comical quality as it scurried around the aquarium. The artist is well known for creating situation where creatures, and sometimes even people, interact with their circumstances to raise questions about nature.
The creative aquarium was later relocated to the Museum of Modern Art in New York, courtesy of the gallerist Marian Goodman.

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Elevating brands. Moving audiences. Capturing attention.
We are Copper Productions and we create compelling visual content.
through a hands-on and collaborative approach.
Everyone has a story to tell – and we want to set yours in motion.


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Pastor Jonathan gave his heart to Jesus Christ when he was a young child. The oldest son of the Founding Pastors, Steve and Sharon Stells, he felt a call to ministry at a young age. Pastor Jonathan has been on staff for 13 years and loves to see people grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Pastor Jonathan received his B.A. degree in Leadership Studies from the University of Richmond. He went on to receive his M.A. degree in Practical Theology from Oral Roberts University. Jonathan and his wife Ami took the Lead Pastors position at the church in 2013. They have two children, Colin and Isabella, who really make life fun.
Pastor Ami committed her life to Jesus Christ when she was a young child. Finding the church when her family moved from the Pittsburgh, P.A. area when she was young, Pastor Ami felt a strong call from God to serve the church. She has a passion to see people’s lives changed by the love and truth of God. Along with being a mom to two amazing kids, Colin & Isabella, Pastor Ami also has served on staff for 7 years. She received her B.A. degree in Psychology from Liberty University.

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You have to move on from physical home button.
Just like we moved on from the physical click wheel on the iPod.
People always said we needed a physical keyboard on phones before the iPhone. Its the same deal.
You will get use to not having a physical home button.
I've no problem with innovation as long as it's well considered. What's your suggestion and how does it work?
Am I the only one who likes the home button and what rather keep it?
I love it. If there is a better alternative that's as intuitive I'd switch. No one has suggested one yet.
Why would anyone get rid of the click wheel on the iPod?
Why would anyone get rid of the physical keyboard on a phone?
Because the new way is better. Tell us the newer way.
Interesting suggestion. A phone that is exactly the same in either orientation. But what about when orientation is locked? Would we now have to sometimes tip the phone up to orient it correctly? Those things would annoy me though. Still, how does a user exit an app? Where do the press? What's the UX?
Nothing is spoof proof. You can only make it as difficult as possible.
All i got to say is that if this report is accurate we are looking at some impressive technology here. You dont need to like the idea to be impressed with what is claimed here. If this tech makes it into the next iPhone i will be impressed even more so if it makes it into iPad.
what specific function of a physical home button are you talking about?
Where is the home button located? Don't say "on the display". Be specific.
Can't tell if you are being sarcastic. The speaker is also for listening to audio (stereo) such as podcasts as I do and by his stats Arment tells us the vast majority of his customers do.
Who says you need a home button?
I mean what is the purpose of the home button?
To get to your home screen. Pretty sure there are more ways to get there than just a button.
Think outside the box? Thanks, Steve. Now just tell me one of them and I'll tell you if it's better than what we have now where a 3-year-old and an octogenarian can do it without instruction. Otherwise we can wait and see and our discussion is over.
You touch on an interesting point. If the entire screen is the fingerprint sensor, then it could be touched anywhere and at any angle. So in a dark room you'd need only touch anywhere on the screen with a registered finger/thumb. It's even possible they could allow you to use the phone upside down, by adding a mic on each end and a phone speaker on each end. The whole screen would be the proximity sensor. Crazy.


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In his 6 years as a Colorado cannabis grower and nationwide industry consultant, Willy Gardiner has learned plenty about what works, and what doesn’t, for high quality indoor cannabis cultivation. Humidity and temperature control, air circulation, anti-fungal sealants, proper tying of plants — all are important, says Gardiner.
But among the most critical tools is a process many growers are not yet familiar with: Plasma Air’s ionization technology.
Bipolar ionization, achieved by Plasma Air ionizers installed in grow, curing and drying rooms, creates both positive and negative ions. In combination, these ions break down and remove odor-causing volatile organic compounds from the air in addition to reducing mold growth and bacteria.
Odor control is, of course, a regulatory requirement for most cannabis growers, not to mention a critical consideration for getting along with neighbors.
Gardiner has used Plasma Air units in more than 20 grow rooms and has managed over 350,000 square feet of canopy and is currently advising on the development of a 600,000 square foot grow facility. Since installing Plasma Air units in his facilities in 2015, Gardiner notes that he has less mold buildup in AC units, cleaner condensate and seen a significant increase in cannabis yield and quality.
The Plasma Air units allow plants — not just cannabis but any plant — to essentially “drink in” purified air all day long. For cannabis growers, this means a better grow environment and reduced financial risk.
What’s more, growers can reduce costs, as Plasma Air ionizers need only an annual tube replacement, compared to several times a year for typical filters (in addition to periodic fan maintenance). Plasma Air products eliminate the need for carbon/charcoal filters.
Growing cannabis brings with it plenty of HVAC design challenges, but thanks to Plasma Air, managing the air quality is no longer among them.

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Anam Cara: the name comes from the old Celt and is still found in use in Ireland today. Roughly translated it means Soul Friend. The idea being that when two people come together so completely, their auras merge and so in doing there is an openness, a heart closeness that defies normal everyday functionality. The bond formed knows no barriers or boundaries and allows for a person to reach within the other and see that person’s true potential.
Saint Bridget once said that “A person without an Anam Cara is like a body without a head".
This early Celtic practice was merged into the new Christian ways and formed part of The Celt Christian Faith. In an energetic sense there is no distance, no time and nothing that is not part of the wholeness that is God/Goddess. In this way as we work through the course together I am able to forge such an energy bond with you over any distance, as to spirit a thousand miles might as well be an inch.
I am able to offer you the Anam Cara Spirit Course as the result of my many years of service to the world of spirit. I have been a practicing Druid for over nine years and a healer and spiritual development teacher for many years. I bring these skills and techniques up to date with my qualifications and experience as a therapist, counsellor and life coach. I am also a registered member of the UK charity ‘Counselling’.
We are all unique; don’t believe that, just take a look at your fingerprint. I can offer you a sacred space over the course of five weeks, energetically filled with compassion and unconditional love. The only two things I will ask of you during our time together will be truth and trust. With this foundation, and through weekly meditations and exercises we can work together to find your own answers and explore your own truth.
We will work together over the course of a Five-Part Distance Course. You will work through this and send me your completed exercises via email. You will have unlimited email support during the course.

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Avon Ramblers' Association BRAM Team - The BRAM Team cover all of Bath and North East Somerset outside of the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Cotswold Wardens - The Cotswold Wardens cover the section of Bath and North East Somerset which lies within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Mendip Ramblers' Association Volunteers - The Mendip Ramblers cover the section of Bath and North East Somerset which lies within the Mendips Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
All volunteers and contractors work in accordance with our Safe Working Manual.

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Great buyer, easy to communicate with, recommend to anyone!
Excellent seller, seat condition was as described.


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Pushing out from the docks of the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center offers our guests an incredible amount of marine life, and dolphins are one of the favorite tourist attractions. Dolphin watching tours range from adventurous to relaxed, suitable for the whole family or geared to the avid naturalist.
All tours aboard the Safari give you the chance to watch the most personable creatures in the ocean in their natural habitat.
You have found it at Safari Tours OBX!
A Dolphin Watching Tour with Safari Tours is the essential trip for both the aquatic enthusiast and the fun-seeking vacationer.
Each 2 hour tour is narrated by our experienced staff who are ready to share their knowledge and answer your questions about the dolphin and the Outer Banks' coastline.
Our tour/cruise boat provides a 360-degree view for the ultimate viewing experience.
The Safari Tour is a 50-feet long, 25-feet wide.
Book a private tour for your friends and family or book just a couple of seats for your group.
Magical OBX sunsets on the water.

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ImageJ is a public domain, Java-based image processing program developed at the National Institutes of Health. ImageJ was designed with an open architecture that provides extensibility via Java plugins and recordable macros. Custom acquisition, analysis and processing plugins can be developed using ImageJ's built-in editor and a Java compiler. User-written plugins make it possible to solve many image processing and analysis problems, from three-dimensional live-cell imaging to radiological image processing, multiple imaging system data comparisons to automated hematology systems. ImageJ's plugin architecture and built-in development environment has made it a popular platform for teaching image processing.
ImageJ can be run as an online applet, a downloadable application, or on any computer with a Java 5 or later virtual machine. Downloadable distributions are available for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, OS X, Linux, and the Sharp Zaurus PDA. The source code for ImageJ is freely available.


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Passport. Color copy of your passport, including the bio-page, passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you intend to enter Ethiopia.
Ethiopia visa for citizens of Australia is required. For more information please contact the nearest Ethiopia embassy.

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An ancient Zoysia Expense quarterback Earl Kelly was first released cancer-free Saturday subsequently after follow-up biopsies this approach workweek went back poor.
Initially studies go on week, directed time subsequently after Kelly executed chemotherapy and additionally the radiation applications this past the warm season comes, came basically no evidence of tumors for an individual's jaw. Docs, still, requested biopsies relating to other places about Kelly's jaw.
Kelly's wife's comments, Jill, shared a fabulous videos Saturday relating to Instagram about Earl phone to find out an individual's little good news.
The NFL suspended Washington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather for the first two games of the season after he delivered another helmet-to-helmet hit.
The NFL has fined Meriweather five times for illegal hits to defenseless players over his career, including a $42, 000 fine for a hit on Green Bay's Eddie Lacy last season.
Redskins long snapper Nick Sundberg said it seems odd Meriweather got the same penalty that Ravens running back Ray Rice received.
They were most suitable corresponds within the world-class dilemna for Minnesota.
Trent Burns and additionally Billy Jones wish to come to be much like vital gear for Cleveland to assist you to LeBron Billy profit a fabulous distinction that are going to entail a great deal more to celeb when compared to almost every.
Burns and additionally Jones understand what it will be always come to be on to the floor and additionally relating to the accepting terminate from the distribute right from Billy, possibly the best enablers golf comes with personally seen.
Jones most recently paid out amount of time in Connecticut by means of Allen, who’s balancing type of pension to protect against an attempt during a suit world-class jewelry.
Carmelo Anthony possesses gotten to some sort of work to while using the Big apple Knicks.
This workforce reported Wednesday so it received re-signed Anthony, although wouldn't expose words.
Fitzgibbons added in in the future Wednesday of which Anthony received considered a lot less than the ideal to supply this Knicks top mobility.
Fitzgibbons hinted which the Knicks could well be a good idea because of their paying intended for all of those other summer months although achieved it distinct that she could well be planning to sense of balance this guard-heavy roster.
Adam Scott condensed with the applause, through adios for now introduction your ex boyfriend at each individual fairway and even each individual efficient well before experiencing everything that concentrations to help you golf's adaptation to a standing upright ovation simply because she or he stormed in the huge batch with the twelfth 1st tee.
That vistors which will round up around the height in Augusta National's Amen Cranny rose bush using ones own seat tickets simply because she or he called, an important random access memory the fact that the couseling for Experts winner proclaimed Tuesday would most likely keep on with your ex boyfriend a long time.
It was subsequently that fewest lots of rankings with the 1960s considering the fact that there has been really a few on 2007. There has been 7 rankings with the 80s.
Haas, just who claimed that PGA Tour's FedEx Container 3 years gone by, contains six PGA See labels though has not carried out some of the top ten at a huge championship, his particular most beneficial an important fasten designed for twelfth around the 2011 PGA Championship.
De'Anthony Thomas stepping into draw up.
Managing returning De'Anthony Thomas will probably get away from Oregon to help enter in this NFL draw up, he reported Wednesday.
Thomas received 594 your company lawns, 246 driving lawns in addition to 10 entire touchdowns shock as to.
He likewise excelled to be a returner, managing returning some kickoffs as well as a punt intended for touchdowns with his or her several times with Oregon.
Thomas connects to cornerback Terrance Mitchell seeing that beginning word options towards draw up. Cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu has not yet still chose with no matter if to turn master.
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Syracuse received the other one Certainly no. 1 votes not to mention was basically Certainly no. step 2, being the main 6 matchups stored his or her's sites because of yesterday evening. Kansas Say might be thirdly followed by Wisconsin, Mich Say, Louisville, Ok Say not to mention Villanova. Duke is catagorized towards ninth subsequent to it's fixed for the purpose of 9th yesterday evening with the help of Villanova.
The sheer number of unbeaten Office I just matchups only took a hit yesterday evening with the help of personal training matchups melting away for the purpose of at first chance. The of this losing trades was basically St Mary's 77-71 conquer towards South carolina in your to begin with over of this Generally Start Time honored. UMass wasted from personal training towards Georgia Say in your Vodafone Can Time honored.
One additional organization might be surefire to always be booted out of your rating of this unbeaten this unique month, for the reason that Villanova definitely will explore Syracuse concerning Tuesday.

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text: My name is Jeremiah Doughty with From Field To Plate. From Field To Plate was started as a way to show outdoors guys and gals how to go from field to plate with their harvested game. My goal is to show people that meat is meat and wild game meat can be delicious and look great on the plate. I started out on my cooking journey after hearing from hundreds of people that they don’t like wild game because of the “Gamey” flavor. I dislike that word so much because it’s thrown around when someone doesn’t understand how to cook it properly. I myself used to use that word until I realized that a pheasant from Montana and a mule deer from the California coast are nothing alike yet we all say they taste gamey. Understanding what the animal eats, how it lives and where it’s harvested will greatly affects how the meat tastes, as well as how you handle it in and off the field. So starting From Field To Plate has been my platform for growing and showing others the proper was of not masking the wild flavor of the meat but enhancing it. I’ve taken the ruttiest mule deer steaks that people don’t want to eat because of the strong flavor and create dishes that are gone before a word is spoken.


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Pagara bros win, Cataraja and Jerusalem maintain unbeaten records!
Earlier today Filipino fans in Cebu had the chance to see Pinoy Pride 39, a card that featured a number of notable Filipino fighters, along with the newly crowned IBF "interim" Light Flyweight champion Milan Melindo.
Among those in action was WBO #1 ranked Light Welterweight contender Jason Pagara (40-2, 25) who scored an opening round blow out against former world champion Jose Alfaro (28-11-1-2, 24), who suffered his 8th stoppage loss. Alfaro, a former WBA Lightweight champion, was fighting in Asia for the third time and suffered a third stoppage loss in the region following defeats to Yusuke Kobori and Yoshihiro Kamegai. On paper it sounds like a good win for Pagara but the reality is that Alfaro just doesn't win bouts any more and is 1-3-0-1 in his last 5. For Pagara the win was a 13th straight win and he is closing in on a world title fight, though would be a big under-dog in a bout at world level.
Jason's younger brother Albert Pagara (27-1, 18) also picked up a win, bouncing back from his stoppage loss to Cesar Juarez. The talented "Prince" took a clear decision win over the tough Raymond Commey (16-4, 9). Commey, who took on Qiu Xiao Jun earlier this year, claimed just a single round but proved to the type of test that Pagara needed, especially given his loss to Juarez in July.
Further down the card big puncher Melvin Jerusalem (11-0, 7) had to settle for a clear 6 round decision win as he over-came the limited Fabio Marfa (25-32-4, 12) whilst the highly touted Kevin Jake Cataraja (5-0, 4) made extremely light work of John Kenan Villaflor (6-2-2, 2), with a 41 second blow out.
KJ Cataraja and the Pagara brothers return on Pinoy Pride 39!
We've known for a while that Thailand's Fahlan Sakkreerin Jr (31-4-1, 16) [ศักดิ์กรีรินทร์] would be travelling to Cebu City to face Filipino Milan Melindo (34-2, 12) in a bout for the IBF "interim" Light Flyweight title on November 26th. Now we know a fair bit more about the card with the announcement of several under-card fighters.
Among those fighters are the Pagara brothers, Albert Pagara (26-1, 18), returning from his July loss to Cesar Juarez, and his older brother Jason Pagara (39-2, 24), as well as the highly touted Kevin Jake Cataraja (4-0, 3), former OPBF title challenger Jimmy Paypa (18-3-1, 6) and the heavy handed Jeo Santisima (11-2, 10).
The card, dubbed "Pinoy Pride 39" is the next in the long standing ALA series and if good opponents can be brought in for the undercard fighters then the show could be good. It's clear that Albert Pagara will be matched easier than he was last time, when he suffered his first career loss, but the other fighters could all be in interesting tests, with Jason Pagara needing a bout of note after facing limited opponents in recent years, Paypa looking to build on a career best win, Santisima looking to continue a 9 fight T/KO run and Cataraja looking to build on his exciting reputation.
Hopefully opponents will be named by the end of October at the latest.
This past Saturday was certainly a busy day in the world of professional boxing with notable bouts all over the world, from Japan to Germany, Germany to Cananda. Due to all the action some did sneak under-the-radar some what, including several bouts in the Philippines which featured former world title challengers looking to re-establish themselves as contenders ahead of 2016.
One of those bouts featured the talented, yet highly frustrating, Arthur Villanueva (28-1, 14), who was fighting for the first time since a controversial loss to McJoe Arroyo in an IBF Super Flyweight title bout. The talented "King" Arthur was up against the unheralded Victor Mendez (19-3, 15) in a bout that was supposed to help the Filipino rebuild some career momentum and claim the WBC International title.
Given his ability it was thought the bout was going to be a straight forward win for Villanueva, instead however it turned into a very frustrating night for the Filipino fans who saw both men stall and become almost mirror images of each other, waiting and waiting for a mistake. Neither man was willing to take a risk and neither was willing to force the issue in a bout that really failed to ever truly come alive. Both did have their moments during the contest but on the whole both failed to really turn in a performance of note.
The bout, which was close, in part due to a lack of action, saw Villanueva do just enough to claim the win with cards of 116-112 and 117-111, whilst Mendez won on the third card with a score of 115-113 in his favour. Although both did look like they had more ability than they showed, it was a case that the styles didn't gel.
Another of the men was Milan Melindo (33-2, 12), a former 2-time world title challenger. The talented Melindo, who was last seen losing a technical decision to Javier Mendoza, had complained about the officiating in his last bout but got very lucky as some questionable judging helped him claim a victory over Victor Emanuel Olivo (9-1, 4).
Olivo came into the bout as an unknown teenager and was taking the bout on late notice, filling in for the ill Carlos Fontes. Despite that he put in a truly excellent performance from the first round to the last as he forced the issue with combinations and movement. Melindo was left bloodied and hurt though managed to take the decision with some viewing the as an out-and-out robbery. The bout was scored 96-94 by all 3 judges, with two favouring Melindo though even the 96-94 in favour of Olivo suggested the bout was more competitive than it really was.
Earlier today it was announced that Filipino youngster Kevin Jake "KJ" Cataraja (1-0,1) would return to the ring on November 28th to face Indonesian Farris Nenggo (10-8-3,8) as part of the upcoming "Pinoy Pride 34" card.
The talented Cataraja made an immediate impression when he began his professional career earlier this year with an impressive victory against Ardi Tefa and it seems like ALA aren't going to allow him too many "easy bouts" as he continues his professional development and moves through the ranks at what we expect to be a fast pace, especially for a Filipino prospect.
The youngster turned professional with quite a lot of hype and his debut saw him live up to some of that hype, show casing some fantastic ability, great speed, solid power, fantastic composure and the sort of traits that a trainer and team would love one of their fighters to have at that stage in their career.
At the moment the full card hasn't been fully announced though we know that ALA have will be show casing a number of their fighters, including 4 former world title challengers, Milan Melindo (32-2,12), Arthur Villanueva (21-1,14), Rocky Fuentes (35-8-2,20) and AJ Banal (33-2-1, 22KO). At the moment only one of their opponents has been announced, with Banal set to fight Emilio Norfat (24-5-0, 18) from Tanzania.
For those who missed Cataraja's debut against Tefa we've included it below.


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Editors Note: We originally created this article for the 1998 Discworld Convention magazine the Discworld Chronicle - Issue 3 - September 1998. This who's who never appeared in any issue of Discworld Monthly. We did include a witches who's who written by Taetia Zysshe in Issue 11.
Witches were not a feature of the Discworld until the third book in the series, Equal Rites, but since then they have become a force to be reckoned with. Discworld fans have followed the exploits of three in particular: Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat Garlick.
Witches are not by nature gregarious, at least with other witches, and they certainly don't have leaders. Granny Weatherwax was the most highly-regarded of the leaders they didn't have. She was also the original witch who made her debut in Equal Rites, although Granny has changed substantially since then. Nanny and Magrat joined Granny in Wyrd Sisters to form a coven of three superbly mismatched individuals who combine to excellent comic effect. In Lords and Ladies, however, Magrat effectively left the coven by marrying a king, and Maskerade was chiefly concerned with securing her replacement, Agnes 'Perdita X. Dream' Nitt. It remains to be seen how well Agnes will function as a foil for Granny and Nanny.
Discworld witches do not fit the stereotype of evil old crones in gingerbread cottages who eat children. Not usually, anyway. They are a central part of the life of their villages, practising midwifery, basic healthcare and enforcing moral codes such as politeness and obedience, with the caveat that such codes do not apply to themselves.
Granny Weatherwax is definitely 'top witch'. She evidently believes herself to be the finest exponent of witchcraft on the Disc, and we've yet to see any evidence that this is not the case. Witch's magic seems to fall into two broad categories; 'proper' magic and headology. Granny is accomplished at both, but headology is the more fundamental part of witchcraft on the Discworld.
Only once, in the entire history of witchery in the Ramtops, had a thief broken into a witch's cottage. The witch concerned visited the most terrible punishment on him. She did nothing, although sometimes when she saw him she'd smile in a faint, puzzled way. After three weeks... he took his own life; in fact he took it all the way across the continent, where he became a reformed character and never went home again.
Where Granny Weatherwax sometimes seems troubled by her vocation as a 'good' witch, Nanny Ogg has no such problems. She provides a perfect counterpoint to Granny's severity, usually by making lewd remarks. Her plump, good-natured exterior hides a slightly unconvincing insightfulness and 'homely wisdom'. That Nanny successfully strikes a sympathetic cord with the readership is probably best illustrated by the popularity of her 'Hedgehog Song'.
As a group, the Witches have had more books devoted to their exploits than any other characters. You wouldn't immediately pick them out to be stars of a long running series of best-sellers, but that's Pratchett all over: he somehow gets our sympathy working for unwashed, eccentric old baggages who we'd edge away from if they came up to us in the street asking for some change for a cup of tea. Some sort of headology?

industry_corpus2: Literature & Emotions


text: All 2016 Atlanta rapper MadeinTYO made a buzz around the world with his platinum-selling single, “Uber Everywhere.” He followed that up by his catchy track "Skateboard P," featuring Big Sean. This 24-year-old rhymer is shaping to be a legit star in the rap industry. Showing off his non-stop work ethic last year, the Private Club Records rapper released two critically-acclaimed projects (You Are Forgiven, Thank You, Mr. Tokyo) within a four-month span of each other. This year, he joins Big Sean as an opening act for his I Decided Tour. MadeinTYO's 2017 is shaping up to be another big year for the young MC.


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Police said it was 'abundantly obvious' a joint had been smoked in the car as the woman rolled down her window.
As parents excitedly took their kids for the first day of school celebrating their rediscovered freedom, some mums in Canada took the party spirit a little further. A mother in British Columbia was stopped by police for speeding, only to tell officers that she had just smoked a "celebratory" back-to-school joint with other mums in the car.
Police in Saatchi told CBC News that as soon as the woman rolled down her window it was "abundantly obvious" that a joint had been smoked in the car: "That individual stated that they had had a celebratory joint earlier as the kids were back in school."
Acting Sgt Jereme Leslie said that the mother was tested and a drug recognition expert confirmed that she was sober enough to drive.
She was issued a ticket for speeding in a school zone.
Leslie said that he hoped the incident would make drivers think twice about smoking a joint and getting behind the wheel: "It's highly not advisable to do that prior to engaging or operating a motor vehicle."
The National Post reported that fines for speeding in school zones between 8am and 5pm on weekdays are between $196 (£114) to $483 (£280).

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These acts might seem small — but they can quickly add up and cause an impact on your relationships.
Micro-cheating is a term used to describe a small act that indicates a person has physical or emotional interests outside of their relationship.
The acts can range from social media interaction to dressing up when you think you're going to see a crush.
Acts of micro-cheating can be dangerous to relationships when they are done in secret and can lead to more serious acts of infidelity.
Have you ever caught yourself daydreaming about that cute person who sat next to you in your freshman algebra class and wondering what could have been if you didn't get all sweaty and nervous every time they looked your way?
It's perfectly normal to reminisce about a high school crush, but in a time when social media likely allows you instant access to that person, what started out as simple can quickly cross the line into the inappropriate and cause problems for your current relationship.
Most people can agree that kissing or any other form of sexual contact with another person is cheating. But if there is no physical contact, where is the line? The term "micro-cheating" was coined by Australian psychologist, Melanie Schilling, and is defined as any small act that suggests that a person has romantic interests outside of their relationship, according to HuffPost.
Acts of micro-cheating can range from liking or commenting on social media posts to talking to or texting with an ex.
If it feels wrong, it probably is wrong.
Now that you know what micro-cheating is, you may be wondering, "Is it wrong?" Well, that can depend on what you're doing and why you're doing it.
It's not uncommon or even inappropriate to be attracted to someone other than your partner, but if you find yourself keeping secrets and hiding behaviors from them, you may be guilty of micro-cheating.
Your behavior could be considered inappropriate if you're keeping it a secret from your partner, according to Psychology Today. Your friendly text to a co-worker crush may seem innocent enough, but if you feel the need to keep your behavior from your partner, you should take a close look at the reasons why.
This behavior, as innocent as it may seem can be considered covert flirtation, as Schilling explained.
It's also worth noting your intentions behind a text or message — what did you mean by your message, really, and how did you hope they'd respond?
Your down-low deeds could also be dangerous if you share intimate thoughts and details with the person rather than with your partner, according to Psychology Today. You should also be cautious when communicating with crushes, because acts of micro-cheating that may seem small at the time can open the door to bigger, more serious actions over time. Exchanging texts with someone can lead to a face-to-face meeting and eventually an act that you may regret.
If you suspect your partner of micro-cheating, talk about it.
They might not even be aware it's bothering you.
If you suspect your partner is engaging in micro-cheating, you should trust your gut, as Schilling suggests. Use the opportunity to talk to your partner about what you consider infidelity in your relationship and how their actions make you feel.
Though it can feel like tricky territory, ultimately, what constitutes as "cheating" is up to you and your partner and your boundaries. The more you talk about it, the easier it wil be to see what works for you.


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Ipswich Legends of Squash ends with a cliff-hanger!
This weekend saw the first ever Ipswich Legends of Squash Championships and with a star-studded line up it didn’t fail to deliver. The event featured Peter Nicol, Simon Parke, Tim Garner and Alex Gough as a late replacement for the injured David Evans. The weekend combined the Legends Event itself, alongside various coaching clinics for both adults and juniors giving them a chance to get on court and meet the players.
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Next on court in the second semi-final was Simon Parke taking on Alex Gough. Simon looked sharp from the off and with some great shot making he blew Alex away 11-3 in the first. The second was a lot tighter as Alex began to find his range, however Simon prevailed and took the game 11-9. Gough fought back in the 3rd and took the game after Simon began to look a little jaded as the game continued at a pace, however Parke then pushed on in the 4th and took the final game comfortably to progress to the final.
Saturday saw an entertaining exhibition between the Ipswich Head Pro and Irish Number 1, Arthur Gaskin who took on the current World Number 11, Daryl Selby. Both players were just back from the World Team Championships and looked in great form as they started at a frenetic pace. The first two games were nip and tuck with Daryl taking the first 11-8 before Arthur, in front of a packed home crowd urging him on levelled the contest taking the game 11-5. After that Daryl showed his outstanding class and his court coverage and shot making took it’s toll with Arthur becoming increasingly tired on a blistering hot court! Daryl ran out the comfortable victor in the last two games to take the match 3-1.
Next up was the 3rd place play-off between Tim Garner and Alex Gough. From the off Alex looked in good form and clearly had benefited from a tough game the day before, taking the game 11-9, before Tim began to establish some more control of the rallies to the take the second game by the same score line. After this Tim began to look more and more unstoppable and despite some breathtaking shot play from Alex he was unable to turn the tide, losing out in 4 tough games.
The final match on would decide who would be the first ever Ipswich Legends of Squash Champion. It’s fair to say it was simply breathtaking and worthy of any tournament. Both Peter Nicol and Simon Parke played at an amazing pace and the first game was nip and tuck throughout but Peter just edged it 11-9 before Simon came back with some outstanding retrieving to take a 2-1 lead in the match. The 4th game was tight throughout with Peter taking it 11-9 to then set up a grandstand finish. The 5th game didn’t disappoint with a sell-out crowd watching the game ebb and flow, taking it to 10-all. Both players looked out on their feet having given absolutely everything but it was Peter who was able to string two rallies together to take the game and the title 12-10. The players received a standing ovation having put on an exhilarating display of shot making and determination.
This was the first time that Ipswich Sports Club have hosted a Legends of Squash Event and the tournament was well supported by squash enthusiasts throughout the region.


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One of my favorite things to do as a child was go to the library, and there are so many benefits of going to your local library that I'd like to share with you. If you feel like it's a waste of time having to sift through books, or look through catalogs for books, please don't let that keep you away. There are so many beneficial and enjoyable things to do at your library that most people don't take advantage of. The library isn't outdated like some people believe, and the benefits of going to your local library almost increase every year. Be inspired by some of my top reasons, and then visit the library in your town or city as soon as you get a chance!
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Let's get down to the nitty gritty about what's really fabulous about the library. It's free! Sure, there might be some fees you'll come across in the library like new DVD rentals, or possibly a class or two. And, don't forget late fees! If you're late returning books, you might incur fees that way too. Yet, most of the time, every book you choose and other resources you use at the library will be free of charge. I'm much more likely to go to the library to check out a new book, or get put on a waiting list to check it out if it's a new release than I am paying $20 for that book at the store and never reading it again. Plus, you can always check it out again later if you want, and it's free of charge all over again!
Did you know you can rent audio equipment at your local library too? Depending on your budget, there are different brands that each branch has available. You can usually find cassette players, CD players and even some Blu-Ray players at your local library. This is great if you're a student on a budget that doesn't want to invest in a permanent piece of equipment, or if you only need it a few times. Most of the time, you might not be able to take it home for an extended period of time without paying a fee, but you can always use it at the library for free. And, most all libraries stay open late for students and working adults. This means you can use it at almost any time of the day or evening if you need to.
For all you eReader fanatics out there, you're missing out if you're not going to your local library! One of the biggest benefits of going to your local library are the check-out selections of Kindle books or eReader books. Amazon.com has partnered with many libraries across the country to provide these books to the public. I think this is one of the most innovative free tools we've seen yet. Kindle books fo free? Yes please! Just be sure you check them back in when it's time so you don't pay a late fee.
Let's say you're going through a legal process, or just need to get something notarized and don't know a notary, nor want to pay for one. Simply go to your local library! I won a contest last year for a cash prize and had to have a form notorized, but didn't want to pay for the service. So, I just went down to my local libary. There is always a notary on staff during most business hours of the day. The best way to check is to call ahead of time to make sure. It's a free service the libary uses for the public's convenience and can really come in handy in a bind. Be sure you bring all your paperwork, and your driver's license or ID, since you'll need it for identification verification.
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Took this before playing some tennis. This is my schools batting cages. This area is hardly ever cleaned. I love this shot as it is simple and combines three passions of mine: Sport, architecture, and photography. I love basketball more than tennis, however, I would have to choose tennis to pursue playing as it is easier on my body. Plus I’m only 5’9 which doesn’t help in either sport. I do play hard in both sports and would love to play on a basketball team. I just pursuing tennis as more favorable to me in the long run.
Did a lot today but I still have a lot more to do. I wasn’t able to do everything that I wanted to do, but there is still time before midnight. I’m narrowing my focus and cutting off things that don’t really help me in the long run. Also will be limiting my entertainment which I have done to a certain point which has be being more productive. Going to focus on storytelling (photography, filmmaking, writing) and fitness. I’m interested in being a traveling photography and filmmaker while also pursuing sports coaching or at least get a certificate to coach athletes one on one. I can find ways to combine both storytelling and fitness, it will be a long progress but will be truly worth it.
Nothing like some good tennis to get your day started. I was able to take a few shows before getting some practice in. I love experimenting with shadows and lines. I wanted to show that you want the ball to be on the other side of the court. You always aim above the net not at it. Meaning you must set hug goals for yourself and an even higher one.
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Of all the posts that I will put on this blog, this one will be one of my most personal.
Once my blog starts to take more shape, I’ll have more of an idea what goes where. But for now, I’m gonna put it on Spiritual Sunday.
Most people associate “spirituality” with “religion”. In their minds, you can’t have one without the other…but that’s not quite true. Spirituality existed long before organized religion (see last week’s Spiritual Sunday post on Omnism).
Truth is, you don’t have to believe in something concrete to believe there is a higher power.
Or rather, an organization of energy that connects everything.
I like to think of whatever is out there (or up there- depends on how you look at it) as something that is both here and there. And we exist within it…we are it.
So I think, from birth to death, everything is just a shift in an energy field- an everflowing energy field that drives all activity in the universe.
I could ramble on forever, but I’d basically be saying the same thing in different words. So I hope you get the gist of what I’m trying to say (lol).
Anyway, what does all of this have to do with mental health?
Well, I think that whatever you believe, resistance to what is meant to happen (or how things are meant to work) is what really causes you stress in your life.
Forcing things, working too hard, unmet expectations (major relationship killer right there), trying to change people…all of these things contribute to turmoil and dysfunction in your life.
Some of these things can be helped; you can stop by sheer willpower.
But some things will be a little harder to tackle.
Your subconscious mind becomes programmed with the things that you learn growing up. It’s inevitable and unavoidable.
As a friend of mine once said, “You sit in a coffee shop long enough, you’re gonna come out smelling like coffee”.
There’s no use denying it. Chances are if more than one person tells you that you smell like coffee, then you gotta face it- your clothes wreak and it’s time to change them.
But simply washing them ain’t gonna help. Oh, no…you gotta throw them thangs out and take a shopping trip.
That’s what it’s like to throw out an old way of thinking and adopt a new one. The spiritual connection I was talking about earlier is at the center of it all.
It’s not necessarily something that’s dependent on one creed or another (although if you identify well with one, then go for it). It’s broader, but also simpler: a relationship with your inner self on a deep level.
Being more connected to this inner self helps you become more connected with what comes to you naturally. It’s becoming more in tune with your instincts and following them in a healthy way, rather than ignoring them.
We are animals, after all, and we are all born with a very healthy, very receptive set of instincts. But sometimes, the noise of the world gets in the way of that.
It can exacerbate stress on the mind.
You’ve probably guessed it by now, but I’ll go ahead and say it: I see a therapist for depression and anxiety.
Sometimes things are situational. But some things are a result of a subconscious reaction.
The initial reaction is something pretty par for the course (talking about the feeling of tension that starts in your chest when something not-so-great happens). But from there, it gets a little out of control.
Things that might be slightly annoying to someone for about 30 minutes? I tend to obsess over it for hours at a time until I react in a way that doesn’t serve me OR anyone else.
And it’s pretty damn ugly.
That’s the mental illness. It’s the part of my subconscious brain that I’m always going to have to keep in check…because it’s not conscious. It’s subconscious. No amount of willpower or surveillance on my part is gonna get rid of that.
I’m not using this as an excuse to behave badly…or excuse anyone else for behaving badly. Quite the contrary.
I’m taking this opportunity to say take some responsibility and get some help. You may not have the best control over your feelings, but it’s nobody else’s responsibility to manage your mind but yours.
Might have to swallow your pride and have someone tell you what’s healthy and what’s not so you can start working on that.
And I’m not saying this as someone who’s trying to be judgmental. I’m saying this as someone who has been through it, is going through it, and has had to do a lot of introspective work recently.
I don’t always like what I see, but it has to be done. Because I can’t change people around me, but I can work on how I react to them.
So whatever the problem is, you can start arming yourself with some tools.
I’ve been lucky, because I found someone who’s interested in helping me heal the way I want to heal. I do yoga, I meditate, I read lots of spiritual healing books…then I come into my session, talk about what I’ve learned and how to apply those things to my life.
The work I do with my counselor reflects and embraces what I value at home. We do breathing exercises, talk about holistic health…it’s great.
And I’m not perfect….SO far from it. But I’m ok with that.
My goal is to not take my imperfections out on my loved ones. Not their imperfections, not their problem. As understanding as they are, they can only be supportive. And they deserve my best effort.
So if you think you’re like me- your mind races over what to say, how to say it (and when), and then you bring yourself down when you get it wrong- you should probably start trying your luck with a mental health professional.
I’ve heard different things about this in the spiritual community, but my ultimate thought is that one-on-one therapy can strengthen your relationship with your higher self, if you let it.
For one thing, it leaves the analyzing to someone else.
Trying to fix what’s ingrained in your subconscious mind with conscious thought doesn’t really work. Basically, if you’re thinking hard about it, you’re not “reprogramming” anything. You’re just thinking really hard.
Getting the thoughts out of your head for someone else to mull over can really clear your mind for other things.
Once that’s done, they can tell you in very simple, objective responses if your thoughts/actions are serving or not serving you.
And as professionals, they’ve built a career on studying how and why the brain responds the way it does. So I think it’s safe to say that their opinions on what is healthy and what isn’t are pretty valid.
So the bad news is it’s all in your head.
But the good news is that it’s all in your head.
You have the power to improve yourself. All it takes is acceptance: acceptance of yourself exactly as you are and then an intention to improve.
I know…it sounds a little confusing. But it’s all about action through inaction. Trying something new by not trying at all. Taking time to breathe and let things sit instead of actively trying to change them.
Through acceptance, you find improvement and peace.
And whatever you believe, you’ll start to recognize things start falling into place, little by little, for the better.
Checking in with a therapist is like talking to the mind outside of your mind. The most important thing is to get these things out of your own mind and into one that’s objective and clear.
From there, meditating on a newly cleared mind can really help bring balance to an otherwise chaotic life.
How have you started finding your peace?
Let me know down in the comments below!


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Put professional effort into everything you do, or don’t do it.
No matter how small the job, a builder’s career can be on the hook if he/she slops the hogs instead of feeding the chicks. Indie writers should live by the same rule.
Success within the realm of art is built on the Waldo Effect.
be sufficiently individual while maintaining a presence among the crowd.
All of this to say, you never know who may be looking your way at any given time. If what that person sees is something unprofessional, inconsistent, etc. then that person may never look your way again. A poor blog post can lose you potential readers. A sloppy social media bio can turn someone off. A horrible headshot or poor cover for a short story. A sloppy guest post or article.
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I watched THIS documentary this morning and realized that everyone is the same, no matter how different. If you’re good at something, and you work really hard for a really long time, it’ll maybe pan out but maybe not. I like the idea of indie gaming, and singular vision and purpose and I think it walks alongside music or visual art or writing as something that is worthy of experiencing with a mind open to newness and uniqueness.
I don’t even think I’m unique among my friends in believing that I’m struggling to find my voice as an artist, especially one that is (even if very minimally) different than everyone else’s. Whether its in writing or playing or composing, I am constantly evaluating what I’m doing, and struggling to find consistent moments that I don’t feel like I’m saying all of the same things in the exact same way as everyone else.

industry_corpus2: Gaming


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2019 Ride of the Year Nominee: Natxo Gonzalez at Nazaré, Portugal on November 16, 2018. Video by John Aspuru.
A 2019 Ride of the Year Entry: Natxo Gonzalez at Nazare, Portugal on November 16, 2018. Video by Jon Aspuru.
2018 Ride of the Year Entry: Natxo Gonzalez at Mullaghmore Head, Ireland on November 7, 2017. Video by John Aspuru.
If you're over 21, you had no chance to score big today in Zarautz.
Meet the young big-wave charger from the Basque country with one eye on the CT.
Tough conditions decide the remaining 16 men and 8 women in contention for the Lanzarote crown and junior regional title race.
Nomme Mignot and Juliette Brice have won the Junior Tour event in Lacanau.
Day 3 saw big performances and unlikely eliminations in a mix of morning pumping surf and a blown-out afternoon.


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Sometimes getting dinner on the table feels like a monumental task. Whether you’re running late from work, have nighttime meetings or sports practices to get to, or are just exhausted from a long day, it can be tempting to order take-out on nights where cooking feels like a chore. But take heart, because we have solutions that will work for you.
On nights that you simply can’t even fathom cooking, having some ready-to-eat Nutrisystem meals on hand will make dinner a cinch. Plus, you’ll know that you’re eating something that still fits into your healthy diet.
Of course, sometimes you just need an easy-to-make meal that is not only simple to assemble, but simple to clean up, as well. If that’s the case, we’ve got you covered with these quick and easy one pan recipes. They’re perfect for those busy weeknights when you want something low-stress that your family will still enjoy. And, any one of these one pan recipes would make not only a delicious choice, but a nutritious one that will keep your diet on track.
This recipe combines heart-healthy (omega-3 fatty acid-rich) salmon with seasoned Brussels sprouts and squash for a simple one pan meal that packs in a ton of nutrition. Both Brussels sprouts and squash are rich in valuable nutrients. Brussels sprouts are an excellent source of vitamins C and K while squash is known to be a great source of vitamins E and B.
Who doesn’t love chicken parm? It’s one of the most popular Italian dishes out there and with our version, you can enjoy it without any of the associated guilt. The trick is that our recipe goes light on the cheese and sauce and uses whole wheat bread crumbs on the chicken. But don’t get us wrong, with plenty of yummy seasonings, it’s still big on that classic Italian flavor you know and love. Plus, when served with green beans—which carry essential vitamins like A, C, K, and B6—you’ve got a complete, nutritious meal your family will love.
Is it meatless Monday and you’re craving fajitas? No problem. Try this delicious substitute for traditional fajitas and you’ll hardly even realize you swapped out the meat. That’s because these fajitas are packed with flavor from a variety of spices and fresh veggies. And because tofu is high in protein and contains all eight essential amino acids, these fajitas are a meal that you can truly feel good about eating on your weight loss plan.
This light and fresh meal is simple to assemble and will result in easy clean up since it’s all made on a single pan. With this recipe, your favorite white fish (ex. tilapia, halibut, or cod) is tossed with a homemade dressing and topped with fresh cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, red onion and black olives. Since white-fleshed fish is lower in fat than any other source of animal protein, it’s a dinner that will help keep your diet on track while still ensuring you feel satisfied with a delicious meal.
This recipe uses two cups of riced cauliflower (which you can buy pre-made or make your own using a head of cauliflower in the blender) and transforms it into a flavor-filled and spicy dish using garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika and cilantro. And besides the cauliflower, which is an excellent source of vitamins C and K, this dish also incorporates some diced onion and fire-roasted diced tomatoes for added flavor and nutrition.
This dish is not only healthy and easy-to-make, but it also creates a beautiful presentation and is a lovely dish to serve for family and friends. Simply cut your chicken with slices (that don’t go quite all the way through) and assemble your chopped vegetables (potatoes, bell peppers and onion) into the slices. Then bake! Paired with some simple olive oil and black pepper, and seasoned with spicy Cajun seasoning, it’s a dish that packs in a lot of flavor but not a lot of unnecessary calories.
A fun twist on traditional fajitas, this casserole-style meal is assembled in a baking dish and served over top of rice. With vitamin-rich bell peppers and onions, it’s a nutritious dinner that is big on flavor. And without the carb-laden flour tortillas, it’s a much healthier way to eat your fajitas! You’ll feel fully satisfied without feeling weighted down.
This one pan meal combines fiber-rich brown rice with tasty bite-sized pieces of chicken. Add in some nutrient-packed kale and you’ve got a nutritional powerhouse of a meal—all made in one skillet! Topped off with some shredded cheese, the result is a dinner that is both hearty and satisfying. It’s definitely a meal the whole family can get behind.
Chicken is said to be one of the most versatile foods and this is exactly why! This is another chicken and rice meal but is a completely different twist on the classic dish. Using a mouthwatering blend of garlic, onion, bell peppers and tomatoes, this version kicks up the flavor factor with a taste you wouldn’t expect. With the ideal mix of seasoning for your own personal taste you can make it as spicy as you want. While this dish is loaded with flavor, it’s not packed with calories. At just 240 calories per serving, it’s a low-calorie meal that you’ll love.

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text: Radioisotope Renography: Graphic tracing over a time period of radioactivity measured externally over the kidneys following intravenous injection of a radionuclide which is taken up and excreted by the kidneys.Technetium Tc 99m Mertiatide: A technetium diagnostic aid used in renal function determination.Iodohippuric Acid: An iodine-containing compound used in pyelography as a radiopaque medium. If labeled with radioiodine, it can be used for studies of renal function.Technetium Tc 99m Pentetate: A technetium imaging agent used in renal scintigraphy, computed tomography, lung ventilation imaging, gastrointestinal scintigraphy, and many other procedures which employ radionuclide imaging agents.Hydronephrosis: Abnormal enlargement or swelling of a KIDNEY due to dilation of the KIDNEY CALICES and the KIDNEY PELVIS. It is often associated with obstruction of the URETER or chronic kidney diseases that prevents normal drainage of urine into the URINARY BLADDER.Radioisotopes: Isotopes that exhibit radioactivity and undergo radioactive decay. (From Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed & McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)Hypertension, Renovascular: Hypertension due to RENAL ARTERY OBSTRUCTION or compression.Zinc Radioisotopes: Unstable isotopes of zinc that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. Zn atoms with atomic weights 60-63, 65, 69, 71, and 72 are radioactive zinc isotopes.Ureteral Obstruction: Blockage in any part of the URETER causing obstruction of urine flow from the kidney to the URINARY BLADDER. The obstruction may be congenital, acquired, unilateral, bilateral, complete, partial, acute, or chronic. Depending on the degree and duration of the obstruction, clinical features vary greatly such as HYDRONEPHROSIS and obstructive nephropathy.Captopril: A potent and specific inhibitor of PEPTIDYL-DIPEPTIDASE A. It blocks the conversion of ANGIOTENSIN I to ANGIOTENSIN II, a vasoconstrictor and important regulator of arterial blood pressure. Captopril acts to suppress the RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM and inhibits pressure responses to exogenous angiotensin.Furosemide: A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY.Iodine Radioisotopes: Unstable isotopes of iodine that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. I atoms with atomic weights 117-139, except I 127, are radioactive iodine isotopes.Renal Artery Obstruction: Narrowing or occlusion of the RENAL ARTERY or arteries. It is due usually to ATHEROSCLEROSIS; FIBROMUSCULAR DYSPLASIA; THROMBOSIS; EMBOLISM, or external pressure. The reduced renal perfusion can lead to renovascular hypertension (HYPERTENSION, RENOVASCULAR).Pentetic Acid: An iron chelating agent with properties like EDETIC ACID. DTPA has also been used as a chelator for other metals, such as plutonium.Radiopharmaceuticals: Compounds that are used in medicine as sources of radiation for radiotherapy and for diagnostic purposes. They have numerous uses in research and industry. (Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1161)Technetium: The first artificially produced element and a radioactive fission product of URANIUM. Technetium has the atomic symbol Tc, atomic number 43, and atomic weight 98.91. All technetium isotopes are radioactive. Technetium 99m (m=metastable) which is the decay product of Molybdenum 99, has a half-life of about 6 hours and is used diagnostically as a radioactive imaging agent. Technetium 99 which is a decay product of technetium 99m, has a half-life of 210,000 years.Radioisotope Dilution Technique: Method for assessing flow through a system by injection of a known quantity of radionuclide into the system and monitoring its concentration over time at a specific point in the system. (From Dorland, 28th ed)Strontium Radioisotopes: Unstable isotopes of strontium that decay or disintegrate spontaneously emitting radiation. Sr 80-83, 85, and 89-95 are radioactive strontium isotopes.Krypton Radioisotopes: Unstable isotopes of krypton that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. Kr atoms with atomic weights 74-77, 79, 81, 85, and 87-94 are radioactive krypton isotopes.Kidney Pelvis: The flattened, funnel-shaped expansion connecting the URETER to the KIDNEY CALICES.Diuretics: Agents that promote the excretion of urine through their effects on kidney function.Chlormerodrin: A mercurial compound that has been used as a diuretic but is now superseded by more potent and less toxic drugs. The radiolabeled form has been used as a diagnostic and research tool.Indium Radioisotopes: Unstable isotopes of indium that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. In atoms with atomic weights 106-112, 113m, 114, and 116-124 are radioactive indium isotopes.Sodium Radioisotopes: Unstable isotopes of sodium that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. Na atoms with atomic weights 20-22 and 24-26 are radioactive sodium isotopes.Renal Plasma Flow: The amount of PLASMA that perfuses the KIDNEYS per unit time, approximately 10% greater than effective renal plasma flow (RENAL PLASMA FLOW, EFFECTIVE). It should be differentiated from the RENAL BLOOD FLOW; (RBF), which refers to the total volume of BLOOD flowing through the renal vasculature, while the renal plasma flow refers to the rate of plasma flow (RPF).Radioactivity: The spontaneous transformation of a nuclide into one or more different nuclides, accompanied by either the emission of particles from the nucleus, nuclear capture or ejection of orbital electrons, or fission. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)Barium Radioisotopes: Unstable isotopes of barium that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. Ba atoms with atomic weights 126-129, 131, 133, and 139-143 are radioactive barium isotopes.Urography: Radiography of any part of the urinary tract.Radionuclide Imaging: The production of an image obtained by cameras that detect the radioactive emissions of an injected radionuclide as it has distributed differentially throughout tissues in the body. The image obtained from a moving detector is called a scan, while the image obtained from a stationary camera device is called a scintiphotograph.Yttrium Radioisotopes: Unstable isotopes of yttrium that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. Y atoms with atomic weights 82-88 and 90-96 are radioactive yttrium isotopes.Tin Radioisotopes: Unstable isotopes of tin that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. Sn atoms with atomic weights 108-111, 113, 120-121, 123 and 125-128 are tin radioisotopes.Technetium Tc 99m Dimercaptosuccinic Acid: A nontoxic radiopharmaceutical that is used in the diagnostic imaging of the renal cortex.Kidney: Body organ that filters blood for the secretion of URINE and that regulates ion concentrations.Dilatation, Pathologic: The condition of an anatomical structure's being dilated beyond normal dimensions.Carbon Radioisotopes: Unstable isotopes of carbon that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. C atoms with atomic weights 10, 11, and 14-16 are radioactive carbon isotopes.Sensitivity and Specificity: Binary classification measures to assess test results. Sensitivity or recall rate is the proportion of true positives. Specificity is the probability of correctly determining the absence of a condition. (From Last, Dictionary of Epidemiology, 2d ed)Organometallic Compounds: A class of compounds of the type R-M, where a C atom is joined directly to any other element except H, C, N, O, F, Cl, Br, I, or At. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)Iron Radioisotopes: Unstable isotopes of iron that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. Fe atoms with atomic weights 52, 53, 55, and 59-61 are radioactive iron isotopes.Hypertension, Renal: Persistent high BLOOD PRESSURE due to KIDNEY DISEASES, such as those involving the renal parenchyma, the renal vasculature, or tumors that secrete RENIN.Copper Radioisotopes: Unstable isotopes of copper that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. Cu atoms with atomic weights 58-62, 64, and 66-68 are radioactive copper isotopes.Phosphorus Radioisotopes: Unstable isotopes of phosphorus that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. P atoms with atomic weights 28-34 except 31 are radioactive phosphorus isotopes.Renal Artery: A branch of the abdominal aorta which supplies the kidneys, adrenal glands and ureters.Beta Particles: High energy POSITRONS or ELECTRONS ejected from a disintegrating atomic nucleus.Diuresis: An increase in the excretion of URINE. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)Gamma Cameras: Electronic instruments that produce photographs or cathode-ray tube images of the gamma-ray emissions from organs containing radionuclide tracers.


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There are many royals all around the world but here we have listed some royal princess and queens who have charmed the world with their beauties. Grace Kelly is a renowned actress from Hollywood, she did various movies which earned her great name. Her beauty not only reached the world but also the royal where she caught the heart of the Prince of Monaco.
Princess Charlotte Casiraghi is the granddaughter of Prince of Monaco and Grace Kelly. she is known for her good looks as it runs in the family and she is eleventh in the line of a throne.
She is known as one of the most recognizable and beautiful royals all around the world. This beauty became Duchess of Cambridge after marrying Prince William and they have three children.
Jetsun Pema who is a 28-year-old royal queen from Bhutan and the wife of King Jigme Khesar. This Queen has various interest in fine arts, paintings, and basketball.
Princess Ameerah Al Taweel is the Saudi Arabia Princess and philanthropist. At the age of 18, she met her Prince a man 28 years older than her and later in 2013 they got divorced.
She is the queen consort of Jordan, she was born and raised in Kuwait and later on when she was in Jordan for her work-related where she met her prince.
She is the second and youngest daughter of King and Queen of Sweden. She was ranked as number 12th as the most beautiful girl in the world in the Forbes list.
She is the current queen of Spain and before entering the royal world she was a journalist and now she holds the crown of Spain.
She is a 22 year old royal and the great great great granddaughter of King George V. In 2016 she was crowned as the most beautiful member of the royal family.
Every one Meghan Markle who got married to Prince Harry and now she is having a child. Before entering the royal world she was a successful actress.


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OK, first things first. I need to come clean and apologize. I heard from several people about a mistake in my previous article.
When we arrived here in October, Creswell had more like 4,000 people, not the meager 2,400 or so I referenced. I can’t tell you where the 4,000 people were hiding. I only saw about 12 of them on my initial jaunt through town. I guess I need to slow down while driving into town so I can read the signs better. The latest sign shows 4,500. The sign may change again soon as lots of cool houses are being built in Creswell on both sides of the freeway. Creswell is growing for sure.
Now that I have that off my chest I can continue with our saga in good conscience.
Our first eight months in Creswell have been wonderful. What the town lacks in size the people add in heart. I was over at Bill Spencer’s 76 Station the other day and I noticed their T-shirts that say “Creswell – The friendly town” (or words to that effect). My wife and I read the shirt as the attendant walked away. We nodded to each other. This is easily the friendliest place we’ve ever been. For the first few weeks we were here I thought there was a town ordinance that mandated smiling and waving with some stiff penalty to be met with on failure to comply. Everyone has been great. We came with fears of being shunned for being from California (although remember I’m an Oregonian by birth) and instead we’ve been treated like we’ve always been here. The move to Creswell has added joy to our lives.
Life in our small town has been interesting for us at times. Our house is just far enough out that we can’t really walk into town (unless we make a day of it). So, we pretty much have to drive everywhere. It’s only four minutes so I guess I shouldn’t complain too much.
You really have to pay attention going through town as the speed limit changes, what seems like, every few feet. We want to be good citizens and my wife has made it her duty to remind me when I forget. We can’t really figure out what the speed limit is on our street (Camas Swale Rd.) past the middle school. Going out of town you have to creep along at 20 mph past the school and you can’t miss that with lights flashing and all. I know this is slow because middle school kids walking on the sidewalk typically laugh as they pass us up. Then, in a breath of relief you are suddenly allowed to go 25 mph just a block later; then 40 and the fun starts. One block later there is a sign that says “End 40 MPH”. There is no mention of the next speed limit. So, being from California, we surmised we can just go as fast as we want. OK, I know the default is 55, but it’s was fun to say surmise.
I also have a difficult time with the stop signs. They always seem to be in different places going one way through town as opposed to the other. The name of the main street often changes too which confuses the computerized mapping programs. When people try to get to our house the “computer” always directs them to stop about a quarter of a mile early. I wonder if Andy in Mayberry had this kind of trouble.
In California you can buy liquor just about anywhere; Safeway, 7-11, the local high school fund raiser. In Oregon you buy liquor at designated stores. In Creswell you buy liquor only at what could be mistaken as part of the auto supply. I initially found this odd since we were always taught not to drink and drive.
We were told by someone in town to get a PO Box. This sounded fun so we stopped in at the Post Office to find out about it. We asked how much it would cost and the nice lady behind the counter replied, “It won’t matter”. My first thought was, “Great, they are all out of them”, but it turned out to be around $20 a year so, indeed, it didn’t matter… much. $20 is $20 after all. So far our PO Box has been a repository for all kinds of useless forwarded junk mail from California, but hope springs eternal so we continue to stop and check it whenever we drive by.
For a small town Creswell has a lot going for it. We have doctors of all sorts, several good restaurants, insurance agents, accountants, a great hardware store that I frequent almost daily, a major grocery store and a recently opened Bi-Mart (if you can figure out to get through the ever changing freeway overpass), two gas stations, lots of car fix it up places, a brand new ice cream shop, a pet store, two vets, several coffee kiosks, and just about everything else you could imagine.
Creswell has more of those “store your stuff here” places than I’ve ever seen before.
Creswell has two identical convenience stores right across the street from each other for people who just don’t want to brave crossing the street for milk or Twinkies. Actually I think the second Dari Mart is for people who accidentally turn the corner towards Cottage Grove when they forget to change lanes to go straight down the main street. I’ve ended up on the way to Cottage Grove a couple of times so I can relate. Having the second Dari Mart there helps us protect our pride. We can simply turn into the parking lot, buy some milk, and then turn back out the way we intended to go in the first place with that “I meant to do that” look on our faces. No harm, no foul. The Creswell city planners have thought of everything.
Creswell has two barber shops, that I could find, both of which seem to be open when the spirit moves. I’ve learned to just stop for a haircut when I see an open sign.
Creswell has a restaurant called “Mom’s Snak Shack” that I learned is owned by a man.
I’ve never been in it, but Creswell has a store that looks like it sells wedding dresses and piñatas. If given the choice I suggest you go to your wedding dressed in the dress rather than as a piñata. I’ve seen what happens to piñatas at weddings.
Creswell’s donut store makes the best donuts I’ve ever had; and I’ve been around. The donut store is not open on Sundays. I guess all the churches stock up on Saturday and just don’t mention the fact that the donuts are day old before Sunday arrives.
For a small town, Creswell has a ton of character. We are looking forward to years of watching her grow and growing with her. We’ve been told that the 4th of July is a real treat and we’re waiting anxiously for that day to arrive. It’s great to finally be here. All of the experiences from the past few months seem like they happened years ago. Today, Creswell feels like home.


text: JOHN THOMPSON III graduated from Fort Worth Country Day, Vanderbilt University, and The University of Texas School of Law. John is a Partner in the Oil and Gas/Energy Practice Group at Kelly Hart & Hallman, LLP. He currently serves as the President of the Alumni Association of Fort Worth Country Day, is on the Board of The Steeplechase Club, and is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. The Fort Worth Business Press honored John with its “40 Under 40” Award in 2009, which recognizes individuals for their professional success and community involvement. He has also been named a “Texas Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters service, on several occasions. John has served on the city council since 2012.


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MIAMI, FL (January 16, 2019) – CellPoint Mobile, a leading provider of digital and mobile ticketing and payment solutions for ground transportation operators including rail, bus, rideshare and car hire companies, has released a new report called Modernizing the Passenger Experience in US Ground Transportation. Developed from a survey of 2,052 consumers and 103 transit operators in the US, the report examines key challenges facing the ground transportation and mass transit market and suggests how operators can improve service, reduce costs, lift customer satisfaction and grow their bottom line.
The survey found Americans are taking more multi-modal trips and relying on mobile devices to seamlessly manage their end-to-end journeys. This poses a challenge for transit operators, as many lack a mobile app or support mobile ticketing and payments. The survey also found that many transit operators are ‘out of step’ with the broader travel and transportation markets, where mobile is the growth channel and APIs make it easy to connect different travel services around a single app.
The ‘digital revolution’ has significantly changed how Americans commute and travel – trendsetting Millennials and post-Millennials are most likely to use non-car transport (60% and 69% respectively, vs 50% average). For the typical rider ground transportation can be inconvenient and frustrating compared to consumer sectors that offer mobile solutions. Transit riders increasingly rely on mobile devices, and the failure of mass transit operators to provide mobile solutions is causing them to fall behind in the digital travel economy.
Cash no longer king: One-third of riders (31%) say reducing the need to carry cash would incentivize them to download a transit app, illustrating how ‘top of mind’ payments are in the US.
New and alternative payments matter: 34% of riders say using alternative payment methods (APMs) such as Apple Pay or Google Pay is “Very” or “Extremely” important.
Ground transportation operators can download the report here to learn how they can leverage the mobile channel to increase usage, meet riders’ expectations, improve the passenger experience, and ultimately boost revenue and profitability. Future reports will examine operational and revenue challenges faced by mass transit operators, including costs and friction in ticketing and payment systems.


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This subject looks at the pattern of industrial change from the Industrial Revolution to present day. It looks at recent industry changes and what creative destruction has done to business models. It also looks at industries under stress and presents a frame from which to examine change.
demonstrate a capacity for personal reflection and self-development in relation to professional business learning and practice.
Assessment: end of semester exam (50%); essays (30%); case study analysis (20%).
Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Josephine Pryce, Dr Stephane Le Queux.
Lecturers: Mr Ian Kirkwood, Mr Vizak Gagrat, Dr David Gration.
Lecturers: Mr Ian Kirkwood, Mr Vizak Gagrat.