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I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Brown University. My research is focused mainly on impact cratering, which is arguably the most pervasive geologic process in the solar system.
I mainly use numerical models called hydrocodes to study the formation of impact craters and impact processes. Currently I am modeling the formation of lunar multi-ring basins with a focus on understanding their gravity signatures.
Other interest include the formation of distal impact ejecta; impact jetting; spallation; the impact origin of chondrules; impacts in extra-solar systems; the reduction of friction during long run-out landslides and earthquakes; the breakup of comets; crater erasure; understanding the lunar gravity field; and other geophysical problems that pique my curiosity.
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Steckloff J. K., Johnson, B. C. Dynamic Sublimation Pressure and the Catastrophic Breakup of Comet ISON. Icarus 258, 430-437 (2015).
Johnson, B. C., et al. Impact jetting as the origin of chondrules. Nature 517, 339-41 (2015).
Freed, A. M., Johnson, B. C., et al. The Formation of Lunar Mascon Basins from Impact to Contemporary Form. Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets 119, JE004657 (2014).
Johnson, B. C. and Bowling, T. J. Where have all the craters gone? The Earth’s bombardment history and the expected terrestrial cratering record. Geology doi: 10.1130/G35754.1 (2014).
Johnson, B. C., et al. Jetting during vertical impacts of spherical projectiles. Icarus 238, 13-22 (2014).
Johnson, B. C. and Melosh, H. J. Formation of melt droplets, melt fragments, and accretionary impact lapilli during a hypervelocity impact. Icarus 228, 347-363 (2014).
Bowling, T. J., Johnson, B. C., et al. Antipodal topography created by the Rheasilvia impact on asteroid 4 Vesta. Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets 118, 1821-1834 (2013).
Melosh H. J., Freed A. M., Johnson, B. C. et al. The Origin of Lunar Mascon Basins. Science 340, 1552-1555 (2013).
Yue, Z., Johnson, B. C., et al. Projectile remnants in central peaks of lunar impact craters. Nature Geosciences 6, 435-437 (2013).
Johnson, B. C., et al. A self-consistent model of the circumstellar debris created by a giant hypervelocity impact in the HD172555 system. The Astrophysical Journal 761, 45-58 (2012).
Johnson, B. C. and Melosh, H. J. Impact spherules as a record of an ancient heavy bombardment of Earth. Nature 485, 75-77 (2012).
Johnson, B. C. and Melosh, H. J. Formation of spherules in impact produces vapor plumes. Icarus 217, 416-430 (2012).
I was lucky enough to see the launch of the NASA’s GRAIL mission and have presented at several team meetings. One of my driving goals is to be a CO-I or PI on a successful space mission.

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If only a good idea and a bit of luck were all you needed to launch a successful startup. The reality is that it takes a lot more. Timing, competition, and future market conditions can make or break a business. So if you want yours to still be around in a year–or 10–it’s vital to know which industries are ripe for innovation and new entrants.
Here’s Inc.’s annual breakdown of the best industries for starting a business. The list is based on data on the fastest-growing sectors, as well as interviews with industry experts, investors, and entrepreneurs. Read on to learn which industries could give rise to the next billion-dollar companies.
Popping open a can of wine might not sound as satisfying as pulling the cork out of a bottle, but the popularity of canned wine has grown rapidly in the past several years. The industry comprises both established brands that have begun packaging their wine in cans and startups that exclusively sell canned varietals.
Why it’s hot: While the product inside hasn’t changed, the new packaging is attracting young consumers to the wine scene. The convenience of canned wine particularly appeals to Millennial buyers who want a single-serve beverage they can take on the go. Cans are lighter than bottles and easier to disguise when drinking in public settings. What’s more, outdoor spaces like music festivals tend to prohibit glass bottles for safety reasons.
Skills needed: Entrepreneurs entering this business would be wise to fully understand the alcoholic beverage industry, including how to navigate regulations and the intricacies of distribution, says Danny Brager, senior vice president of the beverage alcohol practice at Nielsen, a provider of market-research information based in New York City.
Barriers to entry: Getting shelf space at retail outlets could be a large obstacle for startups. Because the industry is new, canned wine companies have a formidable challenge making their products stand out and gaining acceptance from wine enthusiasts who are used to buying bottles.
The downside: With so much attention on canned wine, Brager expects an increasing number of legacy brands will begin selling their wine in cans to capitalize on the trend.
Competition: Nielsen estimates there are currently more than 60 brands in the U.S. that sell canned wine. About 90 percent are exclusively canned wine companies, with the remaining 10 percent preexisting brands that offer a canned option.
Major players: Francis Ford Coppola Winery began selling its Blanc de Blanc in mini cans, dubbed Sofia, in 2004 and added canned Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Sauvignon Blanc to its collection last year. Union Wine Co.’s Underwood wine is another prominent label, with seven varietals ranging from a sparkling rosé to a Pinot Noir.
Growth: Total U.S. sales for canned wine jumped to $32.3 million last year from $3.3 million in 2014, according to Nielsen.
Startups are finding innovative ways to bring food, shelter, and transportation to victims of the hurricanes, wildfires, and tornados that ravaged parts of the U.S. last year, as well as improve safety for those caught in other types of disasters and emergency situations. From bulletproofing technology that can be applied to backpacks or desks, to connecting survivors and organizing transportation, these startups are trying to solve some of the nation’s most urgent problems.
Why it’s hot: Natural disasters have increased the demand for industry services and boosted funding, according to IBISWorld, which provides industry market research reports. What’s more, the rise in manmade emergency situations, like school shootings and terrorist attacks, has also created a need for innovative solutions.
Skills needed: Entrepreneurs in this area should have technical skills if they are building mobile-based solutions. Additionally, it is useful to have an understanding of the regulatory systems in place.
Barriers to entry: Establishing a reputation in the field is difficult, but crucial for developing partnerships with agencies that handle disaster situations, and for getting funding. Additionally, founders must understand the regulatory environment and obtain any legally mandated licensing.
The downside: Every crisis is different, creating a wide range of challenges that startups in the industry will have to face in real time. The stakes are extremely high since these companies are often dealing with people’s lives and property.
Competition: Younger startups will be competing against long-established and government-funded agencies that have operated in the sector for decades. These giants will scoop up millions in funding.
Major players: The American Red Cross is the largest nonprofit emergency response organization in the U.S. and generated $2.7 billion in revenue in 2015, according to IBISWorld. In the for-profit space, large companies such as Walmart, Home Depot, and Starbucks have pledged sizable monetary donations in the wake of disasters or tragedies, but few are dedicated to developing disaster-relief solutions. Meanwhile, there is no one startup that dominates the industry, as most startups focus on narrower areas within it such as transportation, housing, and communications.
Growth: U.S. revenue for the disaster relief industry is expected jump to $11.2 billion in 2022 from $10.1 billion in 2017, according to IBISWorld.
The integration of technology and the beauty business is creating an opportunity for startups to innovate both the products consumers buy and how they buy them. The industry is getting a makeover, with new offerings like “camera-ready” cosmetics that look great in photos and items that are highly customized–based on machine learning algorithms–for individual consumers.
Why it’s hot: Advancements in technology make it easier for companies to create products specifically tailored to consumers’ preferences, from foundation that perfectly matches a client’s skin to shampoo that will treat her specific hair needs. Additionally, the growth of niche markets within the beauty industry gives startups an edge over mass beauty brands.
Skills needed: Strong marketing skills and an expertise in social media are essential in the beauty industry. Most cosmetics companies advertise their products on social media, through beauty tutorials or modeled on brand reps. That knowledge will help rein in advertising costs, which is crucial for entrepreneurs competing with beauty giants.
Barriers to entry: Startups that rely on traditional advertising channels will need to pay steep costs to compete with the beauty behemoths in the industry, according to IBISWorld. On a similar note, companies will have to spend big to develop a large amount of inventory.
The downside: Many startups are launching in this industry and using the same social media tactics to reach audiences. Capital costs can make staying in the business difficult over the long term.
Competition: With beauty giants like Sephora and Ulta capturing a large share of the market, smaller companies that aren’t selling their own products–but offering skin consultancy services or product recommendations–could struggle to attract customers. However, niche markets like organics afford some opportunities for smaller retailers, according to IBISWorld.
Major players: L.A.-based Seed Beauty has incubated two wildly popular and trendy cosmetic companies that primarily sell online: Colourpop and Kylie Cosmetics, launched by the youngest member of the Kardashian-Jenner family. Meanwhile, Glossier has made a name for itself selling items that promote a “barely there” makeup look.
Growth: While IBIS doesn’t track the tech-specific side of the beauty market, the firm expects the U.S. industry as a whole to jump to $27.8 billion in 2022 from $22.1 billion in 2017.
If watching people compete in video-game tournaments sounds a bit odd to you, you’re not the only one. But that’s the premise of eSports, an industry that’s growing rapidly and creating many opportunities for startups, especially those focused on in-game analytics, player data, and scouting.
Why it’s hot: The popularity of competitive online gaming has grown astronomically in the last several years. Nearly three years ago, Amazon paid $970 million for Twitch, a network that broadcasts live video-game events. Since then, the NCAA has announced it would formally analyze the collegiate eSports landscape to determine if it should have a supporting role in the space, and major professional sports leagues have planned eSports tie-ins.
Skills needed: Entrepreneurs must have a strong understanding of international markets because China and Europe will make up 68 percent of the estimated total revenue for the eSports industry in 2018, according to SuperData Research, a market researcher in New York City. Startups also will need to react and adapt to audiences’ demands for quality content and community engagement.
Barriers to entry: New companies will have to find opportunities to partner with the large incumbent eSports leagues and provide ancillary services for players, before other startups do.
The downside: eSports startups can’t afford to blink when it comes to the popularity of games. If companies aren’t nimble and don’t react when audience taste changes, it could be game over.
Competition: The industry is already crowded with startups that include new platforms, teams, event hosts, and organizers, according to SuperData Research. Additionally, the start of franchised leagues will make it difficult for new organizers and platforms to enter the market.
Major players: Riot Games, which was Inc.’s company of the year in 2016, is one of the biggest names in eSports. It released the widely popular game League of Legends nearly a decade ago, but more than 100 million gamers still play it every month. Interactive entertainment company Activation Blizzard, which makes the beloved Overwatch game, is also a heavyweight in the industry.
Growth: SuperData Research forecasts the U.S. eSports industry to grow to $1.7 billion in 2020 from $1.1 billion in 2018. The U.S. eSports audience also is expected to increase by 41 million between 2017 and 2018.
Think of Jerry Maguire, if, instead of athletes, he represented Instagram stars. Influencer agents negotiate deals for prominent individuals seeking to turn their loyal followings on social media into cash.
Why it’s hot: The popularity of social-media platforms continues to be a powerful source of revenue for influencers–and for agents in search of a cut.
Skills needed: A powerful network of contacts, the first step toward signing clients and finding endorsement opportunities, is essential. Being able to spot rising stars is also a necessity, along with a penchant for developing a celebrity’s brand identity and reaching new audiences.
Barriers to entry: While an agent’s license is required by a state’s labor commissioner, the amount of capital needed to launch a startup in the space is low.
The downside: Larger agencies with established reputations can make it difficult for newcomers to nab A-listers. What’s more, the revelation that some companies pay for bots to spread their social media content has heightened the scrutiny around these businesses. Startups in this space also must educate their clients on disclosing ties with brands and adhering to Federal Trade Commission guidelines.
Competition: The field is extremely competitive, with larger agencies often poaching clients from smaller companies or each other, according to IBISWorld.
Major players: Talent agency WME IMG is one of the big players in the industry, representing actors, musicians, and directors. Creative Artists Agency LLC also works with high-profile entertainers, as well as athletes.
Growth: U.S. revenue for this industry is expected to jump to $10.8 billion in 2022, an increase of 2.2 percent from 2017, according to IBISWorld.
There are increasingly more opportunities for women’s reproductive health startups, as women are waiting longer to have children and demanding more consumer-facing health solutions, according to First Round Capital. New businesses now offer services such as at-home fertility testing, birth-control tracking, and smart-menstruation tracking devices.
Why it’s hot: More and more women are taking their reproductive health care into their own hands by using apps to track fertility and shop from companies that sell organic feminine products. The increased number of reproductive-focused startups, and their acceptance by female users, is boosting the industry’s profile.
Skills needed: Founders should have a robust knowledge of the medical industry. They must also have a strong understanding of customers’ needs and empathy for patients.
Barriers to entry: As with most medical fields, regulatory issues can be a challenge for young companies. Startups also have to build trust and credibility with users and providers.
The downside: New companies will have to answer questions about their efficacy and be able to change consumer behavior, especially if they are introducing new methods of health care that take consumers away from in-person treatment, according to First Round Capital partner Phineas Barnes.
Competition: Startups must compete against all the existing reproductive health care options available, such as primary care physicians and alternative telemedicine solutions. Competition in this space ranges, depending on the type of reproductive health women are seeking. For example, telemedicine solutions will have to contend with Maven, which offers quick diagnoses and prescriptions. Meanwhile, Lola and Cora are some of the top organic feminine hygiene producers in the industry.
Major players: At-home fertility testing company Modern Fertility and digital clinic Maven Health are the two major players in this industry, according to First Round Capital.
Growth: The U.S. fertility market, which includes medications and reproductive technology, was estimated to be between $3 and $4 billion, according to the 2015 Harris Williams study. It is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4 percent through 2020, according to a 2016 report from market research firm Technavio.
As Baby Boomers age into their golden years, there’s a growing need to care for them. Between adult daycare facilities and products and services for at-home providers, the industry is seeing a rise in options.
Why it’s hot: The Pew Research Center estimates about 74 million Baby Boomers will require some level of elderly care soon, and companies are trying new–and in many cases high-tech–ways to provide it. For example, a startup called Intuition Robotics is developing a robot that can carry on conversations with elderly patients and play them videos, while E-VONE makes shoes packed with sensors that alert loved ones if the patient falls.
Skills needed: An understanding of the medical and at-home care fields is a must for entrepreneurs in this sector. Founders and their employees must be compassionate and able to build trust with patients and families.
Barriers to entry: New companies must demonstrate they are doing things differently to separate themselves from the major players in the field. They also need to get approval from regional oversight organizations.
The downside: No matter the size of the population, startups will have to contend with family caregivers who may be reluctant to pass off responsibility for their loved ones to a stranger. Additionally, the generation after the Baby Boomers is smaller and could eventually result in a downturn for businesses.
Competition: Established nonprofit agencies focused on at-home care have a competitive edge over new companies, as their brands have more name recognition and trust. New solutions like Honor Technology and Hometeam connect seniors and their families with caregivers.
Major players: Home Instead Senior Care, which employs about 65,000 staffers and provides nonmedical home care, is one of the biggest businesses in the market. Comfort Keepers, which provides nonmedical care and light housework, also has a large presence.
Growth: The industry generated more than $50.7 billion in U.S. revenue in 2017. That figure is expected to increase more than 42 percent by 2022, according to IBISWorld.
Does the idea of biting into a juicy hamburger make your mouth water? Of course, for years you have been able to get one without any meat in it. But thanks to improving technology, alternative-protein foods are making an ever-bigger splash in the food world. Whether it’s a vegan milk substitute made from peas, cricket protein, or meat-like products made from plants, customers have more options for their nutritional needs than ever.
Why it’s hot: Consumers are looking to introduce more proteins into their meals, thanks to trends like the paleo and ketogenic diets. Additionally, technology has caught up to allow for great-tasting and visually pleasing products that appeal to a wider consumer base.
Skills needed: Founders need the technical know-how to develop the foods, or be able to collaborate with others who do. Alternative-protein entrepreneurs also must be able to break through the noise of better-known brands to get a clear message and good product to consumers.
Barriers to entry: Consumers need to become more open to trying alternative-protein products for startups in this sector to thrive, says Dries Zender, the principal of brand growth solutions for the consumer insights firm SPINS. Additionally, an availability of supply could be a difficult hurdle for startups in the alternative-protein space. Relatively little U.S. cropland is dedicated to new and emerging protein sources and companies could experience shortages as a result of drought or insect infestation.
The downside: Entrepreneurs must be able to break through the market with an innovative product and, just as important, keep up with technology so they’re not surpassed by other companies, says Zender.
Competition: There is a large amount of competition in the field, with more brands launching, according to SPINS. The category also is expanding to include more than just milk and meat–for example, California-based startup Ripple Foods, which makes products out of pea protein, recently launched a Greek yogurt and half-and-half.
Major players: Impossible Foods, known for its bleeding meatless burger, is one of the popular brands in the industry, according to SPINS. Beyond Meat, which makes plant-based sausages, burgers, and chicken dishes, has also gotten traction with consumers.
Growth: Alternative-protein startups have raised hundreds of millions of dollars in funding as entrepreneurs try to find a healthier and more environmentally friendly way to provide protein-rich foods. The global market for alternative proteins was valued at $4.2 billion in 2016, and is expected to grow 6.8 percent between 2017 and 2022, according to Research and Markets.

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A drug dealer spends his last day alive pedaling around Budapest visiting friends and clients.
Five episodes connects on a magic bus in the center of Budapest.
It's hard to describe this film. It's quite unique. The closest I can compare it to are maybe the Cremaster films of Mathew Barney, but it's really something all of its own.
Hukkle is kind of a symphony of sights and sounds, without any real dialogue. It's just rhythms and patterns and cause and effect, and it's very very cool. Often funny, often disturbing, always fascinating. It's sort of like a nature documentary, with humans as just one of the subjects, just one part of the ecosystem. And underneath it all, there's a strange murder mystery.
I saw this film as part of the Seattle International Film Festival. I hope it gets a wider release, because I'd like to see it again. I want to work out some of the details that I missed the first time through.

industry_corpus2: Film & Entertainment


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A Bookish Escape: Comment Contest For February Winners!
Comment Contest For February Winners!
Liz You were so close!!
We want to send you a little starbucks gift card as a token of our appreciation for your support!!
Hey Ladies email us your info via email.

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EF Hutton is the name of a collection of individuals who believe in excellence. We specialize in hiring people who have the drive to succeed and the will to implement the discipline required to succeed. We focus on nurturing our team and providing our team an environment that is conductive to creative thought. We focus on eliminating stress and pressure so our team can think clearly and creatively.
We have a culture that encourages individual achievement and rewards accomplishment. We offer a competitive incentive compensation package to employees to share the benefits of our achievements and successes.
We have a vision to use technology to breakdown barriers and expand services thereby disrupting the status quo. Providing more and better choices to individuals, families, and communities. In doing so, we are reinventing how financial services are provided to consumers. This is consistent with the firm’s legacy of client service and innovation. A legacy developed over 110 years.
You want your life and your career to have an impact. You want EF Hutton.
We want people who want to accomplish something historic.
In summary, we look for people who possess the natural drive and fortitude to get things done and who thrive on achievement.
EF Hutton interns will be vital contributors to the company’s culture of service and innovation.
Internships may be available at different points during the year depending on business needs and will be posted as they are available, so please continue to check in with us. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, a current college/university student, and eligible for employment in the United States.
Note: There are no internships available at this time, but we anticipate having internships in Summer 2017.
© 2017 HUTN Group, Inc, All Rights Reserved.

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SPOKANE, Wash.—After coming down with strep throat and being pushed back from his typical Friday night start, Brandon Bailey wasn’t sure if he’d pitch this weekend against Saint Mary’s. The right hander felt well enough to take the mound Sunday, and his performance was as strong as his antibiotics as he threw a complete game shutout and helped Gonzaga sweep the key West Coast Conference series against the Gaels with a 1-0 win at Patterson Baseball Complex & Washington Trust Field.
The sophomore rested Friday and Saturday while his teammates won the first two games of the series 7-0 and 5-3, giving the Zags a chance at their first sweep of the season. On Sunday, it was Bailey’s turn to help shut down the Gaels, allowing just four hits while striking out nine batters, one off his season high. It was his first career complete game shutout but fifth time in two years that he went the distance. One of the four complete games he threw as a freshman also came against the Gaels, that coming on April 26 in Moraga, Calif.
Bailey faced the minimum through the first three innings, but each of the first two batters reached base. Catcher Joey Harris erased both of those runners, however, picking off Matt Toscano and catching Zach Kirtley attempting to steal second by a few feet. The junior backstop has now caught 24 runners trying to steal on the year – including 10 of the last 11 – and picked off two more.
Offensively, Gonzaga gave Bailey all the run support he’d need in the third inning. With one out, Taylor Jones deposited a 1-0 pitch from Saint Mary’s starter Anthony Gonsolin over the fence in left field. The solo home run was Jones’ third of the year and second of the series. In all, the first baseman went 2-for-3 on the day, also singling in the first inning and walking in the eighth.
Saint Mary’s did see a couple of quality scoring chances, loading the bases in the fourth inning and getting two on in the fifth. In the fourth, Bailey gave up a single, a double, and an intentional walk with one out, but he worked out of the jam by striking out Ian McLoughlin and Logan Steinberg. In the fifth, Saint Mary’s put runners on first and second with two out, but the GU righthander got Kirtley to pop up to shortstop Dustin Breshears and end the threat.
After the fifth, Bailey and the GU defense faced the minimum allowing just one base runner but erasing it with a double play in the sixth inning. The final 11 Gael batters went down in order as Gonzaga held on for the 1-0 win and the series sweep.
Gonzaga’s pitchers combined to allow just three runs in the entire series, (a 1.00 ERA), all of those coming in game two on April 11. The Zags’ starters were even better, allowing just one of those runs –that coming off Hunter Wells in game two – and both Bailey and Friday night starter Andrew Sopko each threw 8.0 innings or more of scoreless ball. The entire pitching staff combined for 22 strikeouts and allowed the Gaels to hit just .193 during the series, over 100 points lower than their team batting average of .313 entering the series.
With the shutout Sunday afternoon, Gonzaga held Saint Mary’s scoreless during two games in the series. The Zags now have four shutouts on the year with the others coming March 6 at Tulane (2-0 win) and March 16 against San Francisco (7-0 win).
Gonzaga also earned its first series sweep of the season. Last year the Zags swept two series, beating San Francisco three times in San Francisco March 14-16, 2014, and winning all three games at home against Portland April 17-19.
The Zags (18-17, 8-7 WCC) will now head out on the road for three weeks. They start the nine-game road trip against Pacific Northwest foe Portland. The first game of that conference series will take place Friday, April 17 at 3:00 p.m. at Joe Etzel Field in Portland.

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Most of the satellites currently in operation use cameras to take images of the Earth.
at nighttime or in bad weather conditions.
the services provided by conventional satellites are far from being true Earth observations.
We need satellites capable of observing the earth all day, all night, in any weather.
To solve this problem, SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) technology drew our attention.
a large number of satellites need to be launched, which requires enormous cost and effort.
and the cost to around 1/100th of conventional ones, while achieving 1m resolution.
in the world within 10 minutes, and conduct fixed-point observations at particular areas once every 10 minutes.
That enables us to collect continuous images as data of stationary objects such as land and buildings.
in addition to vehicles and ships.
The data collected by small SAR satellites can dramatically change the future.
and the economy of a country or a region.
The possibilities for data gathered by SAR satellites are infinite.
an advanced future becomes visible.
floods, volcanic eruptions, and other natural disasters in daily life.
Disaster can happen anytime, not necessarily during the daytime or not always on a fine day.
due to the bad weather, and it would not be easy to overfly an area with aircraft or drones to check the situation.
the situation at any time of the day regardless of the weather.
calculate the true value of a land or a building.
Analyze the behavior of a particular vehicle.
cooperation with security cameras at shops.
the growth of the crop.

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Bitcoin will start its transformation from a mere currency into an entire open-source.
Bitcoin’s valuation didn’t just skyrocket in 2013, but its infrastructure, services, and adoption exploded as well, culminating in recent announcements that major online retailer Overstock.com and NBA team the Sacramento Kings would accept the digital currency as payment.
Some still doubt bitcoin’s usefulness and durability, but 2014 may leave skeptics even further behind — developers and entrepreneurs are already hard at work building features on top of the Bitcoin protocol that will allow for the decentralized execution of financial services, from currency hedging to loans to stock issuance to rental and purchase contracts. These new services rely on the same innovative proof-of-work model of distributed security and record-keeping that has kept the bitcoin currency secure as its value ballooned well past $10 billion. In the long term, peer-to-peer finance threatens to weaken banks and other financial agents just as peer-to-peer file sharing did the music industry – and some of the architects of this financial Napster seem gleeful about the possibility.


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TIGER Roll and Davy Russell held on to claim a dramatic victory in the Randox Health Grand National at Aintree.
Gordon Elliott's eight-year-old landed his third Cheltenham Festival success in the Cross-Country Chase last month, to go with previous victories in the Triumph Hurdle and National Hunt Chase, and was among the market principals for the world's most famous steeplechase.
Russell cut a confident figure throughout the four-and-a-quarter-mile contest on the 10-1 shot and cruised to the front in the home straight.
But just when he looked to have victory sewn up, the Willie Mullins-trained Pleasant Company, who had been ridden prominently and jumped boldly, came with a late rattle to almost join him on the line.
However, after a brief wait the judge confirmed Tiger Roll the narrow winner.
Bless The Wings, the winner's stablemate was third, and Anibale Fly was fourth, as Irish runners dominated.
Russell dedicated his victory to leading Flat jockey Pat Smullen, who was diagnosed with a tumour last month.
He said: "I was afraid he wouldn't take to it as he's very economical with his jumping. They've done a marvellous job with this horse.
"This one is for Pat Smullen. I was speaking to him the other morning and he's as tough as nails.
"I really don't know what to say."
Elliott added: "It's unbelievable. Tiger Roll is a yard favourite. It's great for the yard, for Gigginstown [House Stud, owners], for everyone."
Elliott launched his career when Silver Birch became his first ever winner as a trainer in the 2007 Grand National.
Gigginstown House Stud, led by Ryanair supremo Michael O'Leary, won the National two years ago with Rule The World.
Pleasant Company, ridden by Rule The World's partner David Mullins, jumped with elan on the front end, but looked booked for minor honours when Tiger Roll strode clear.
But the leader began to falter as the post loomed and Pleasant Company was finishing like a train.
There was just a head between them at the line.
Bryony Frost, riding in the race for the first time, fared best of the three female jockeys, coming home fifth aboard the Neil King-trained Milansbar.


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The Rage Posters Collection is beginning in 2018! The Rage Posters are beautiful 50 x 70 cm Posters drawn by top Comics Artists. These posters will be available at French Conventions at first, but stay tuned! I am thinking about many other outlets!
And here’s the first one is set for January 2018, with pencils by Carlos Paul, inks by Alex Nascimento, and colors by Dijjo Lima!


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As we inch closer to fall, you may think it’s time to head indoors. Not at Del Frisco’s Grille in Cherry Creek. The rooftop is open well into the fall and the bar has just revamped the cocktail and happy hour menus so the good vibes can continue. Here is a look and a taste.
Start off the happy hour with Honeymoon in Paris made with Courvoisier VS, Benedictine, lavender syrup, apricot nectar, and lemon. This floral drink served in a coupe keeps things classy while you munch on small plates and enjoy conversation.
The Spanish Gin Tonic, not gin AND tonic mind you, is a botanical mix of juniper and cardamom thanks to ice cubes frozen with bits of cardamom inside. This gorgeous and garden-y cocktail gets more complex as the flavored cubes melt.
For youthful fun the Fruit & Flowers cocktail is for adults only. Made with Tito’s Vodka, St. Germain, Monin Blueberry, grapefruit soda, and lime, the mélange is served with garnish of sugar sweet rock candy. If you put the purple rock candy in the drink, it will slowly change the color and sweeten up the taste of the cocktail as it dissolves.
The Hibiscus Margarita is another pretty in pink drink with Casa Dragones Blanco, Cointreau, lime, and Monin Hibiscus. The Mole Manhattan is a sultry dark red with Woodford Rye, Amaro Montenegro, Luxardo Black Cherry, and mole bitters. The mole bitters make for a richer textured Manhattan.
Frozés are a popular summertime sip and Del Frisco’s has Watermelon Froze made with Jean Luc Columbia Rosé, Monin Watermelon, and watermelon puree. This adult slushy is perfect for sunny days on the rooftop.
If you’re hungry, the Bites menu has shared fill ups like Cheesesteak Eggrolls and Poke Mini-tacos. The eggrolls are savory, cheesy bites bringing the tastes Philly and Asia together on a plate. Don’t forget to use the eggrolls to scoop up the sweet chili sauce. The poke is light and refreshing with crunchy taco shells. Another highlight are Artichoke Beignets, little fried dough balls of tangy artichoke served on creamy, sweet basil dressing.
Happy hour at Del Frisco’s Grille is Monday-Friday from 4 to 6:30 PM and features bites, cocktails, spirits and wines for $7 and craft draft beers for $6. Centrally located Del Frisco’s Grille Cherry Creek is at 100 St. Paul St., Suite 140. Make reservations by calling 303-320-8529.

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As kids, we have all been through it. We are meeting our dentist for the very first time. It feels intimidating and it feels scary. No matter what you do, children become fearful of the dentist. Although necessary to keep children’s teeth healthy and maintain excellent oral hygiene, kids may find it difficult to understand at first how it all works in a dental practice, which fills them with fear when clips and clunks are placed inside their mouths. Although Dental cleaning can be an uncomfortable process at first, it is something that could take many journeys to the dentist for children to overcome that fear.
However, there are measures you as a parent, reading this post, can take to reduce your child’s fear of the dentist and to make them feel more relaxed. Let’s get right into it.
Bravery Rewards – Something that usually works with children, is to reward them with a sweet, a present or a favourite activity as a reward for being brave. When your child is focused on the dental visit, kid’s attention can be diverted quite easily to something a lot more fun for them to do. Decide which method works better for your child in this situation. You can ask them what they would want to do, or what would they want once the dental trip is finished. Put the ball in your children’s court so they have something else to look forward to and think about.
Divert your child’s focus – During the dental visit, talk to your child during the visit and focus on positive things which they want to hear. Speak positively towards your child and talk to them about either their day at school or about their favourite topic. Talking to your child about something they like is a terrific way for them to be attentive away from the dental visit.
The dentist wants to look after that beautiful smile.
The dentist wants to keep your teeth strong to eat.
The dentist wants to keep your teeth away from germs.
Children don’t want to be scared, but it is their default feel for something they’ve never done before that they are not comfortable with. Talk positive to them.
As parents, you hope that whatever you say to your child will make them stop being scared or avoid crying. It’s not that easy and it’s important that this is understood first. Your methods of diverting focus or rewarding them may not necessarily work the way you want but stay calm. When conducting a dental check-up for your little one, the dentist may ask you to hold the hand of your child during the dental check-up and keep them comfortable. Sometimes, children may need to be put through the check-up with some fussy moments but reassure them as a parent that you are close to them and channel them through the check-up with calmness.

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ok… I know I’m a bit late to this party - but World of Warcraft? Yawn.
I played a dwarven warrior, a gnome mage, and a human paladin - all up to level 6 on the trial version. Graphically, wow doesn’t hold a candle to Eve Online, and the gameplay? click, click, click, click….
Of course, I glimpsed some fun - I like the class trainers, the different skills and abilities, and it looks like there’s tons of equipment. But for me? Meh.

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The Rabies Prevention and Control Program evaluates all potential exposures to rabies in humans and animals. The Durham County Department of Public Health works in conjunction with the Animal Services Division of the Durham County Sheriff’s Office and the Animal Protection Society of Durham to ensure state rabies laws are followed.
For questions or for more information about rabies control, call (919) 560-7976.
If you have questions about pet vaccinations or if you would like to find out when and where to take your pet for vaccinations at Durham County Animal Services, please call (919) 560-0900.
The Durham County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services Division, located at 3005 Glenn Road, provides rabies vaccines for a small fee of $10. No appointment is necessary, but vaccinations take place only Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Animals must be at least four months old and owners are required to show photo identification to verify Durham County residency. Cash is the only form of payment accepted.
Contact your physician and/or seek medical care.
Call the Durham County Animal Services Division to report the incident (919-560-0900). North Carolina law requires animal bites to be reported by the person bitten (the victim), the owner of the biting animal, and the physician who first treats the bite victim.
If there is no risk of further injury, isolate the animal until Animal Services arrives to investigate.
Put on gloves before touching your pet; do not touch the wild animal!
Isolate your pet from other animals and people.
Call your veterinarian. Your pet may need a rabies booster shot immediately.
Call Animal Services at (919) 560-0900 to investigate and capture/secure the wild animal (if possible) for testing.
The prevention of human rabies and management of animal bites is a public health concern of the highest priority. Prompt reporting of animal bites and exposures by both victims and animal owners, investigation by the Animal Services Division of the Durham County Sheriff’s Department, post-exposure management recommendations by the Durham County Department of Public Health, and appropriate medical treatment in local healthcare facilities are all vitally important in preventing rabies.
Persons who suffer an animal bite or an exposure to a wild animal, such as a raccoon, bat, fox, coyote, skunk, etc, should immediately contact Durham County Animal Services at (919) 560-0900.
Animal Services will complete an investigation of the incident by gathering information from the bite victim, animal owner, reporting physician, and others as needed.
Bite victims and animal owners are given an Animal Bite packet by the investigating officer which includes instructions on how to contact the health department in regard to the required 10-day confinement of the animal, and a risk assessment of all exposures.
speaks with each bite victim to establish that an injury/bite or exposure has occurred.
recommends post exposure treatment by a medical provider, when indicated, for persons who have been bitten or had an exposure.
speaks with the owner of the biting animal to verify the rabies vaccination status of the animal.
ensures the required 10 day confinement period for the animal begins at a specified location.
*In assessing the risk of exposure and need for post exposure treatment, public health nurses utilize current guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians, and the NC Public Health Veterinarians of the NC Division of Public Health Communicable Disease Branch.
If you have been involved in an animal bite or exposure, the following information which is required by the health department can be copied, completed, signed, and faxed to the Durham County Department of Public Health at (919) 560-7828.


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The certification of Offshore Diving Supervisors is guided by the DCBC Offshore Diving Supervisor Certification Scheme which is available HERE in pdf format.
The scheme applies to both Air and Bell Diving Supervisors.
Three accredited schools offer Offshore Air Diving Supervisor courses in Canada and the USA. We also accept IMCA or ADAS Trainee Offshore Air Diving Supervisor courses.
Application for certification should be made on the printable application form available on this site.
Until March 31, 2010, we have accepted that all or part of the experience required in Section 3.2.2 of the scheme may have been gained before taking the trainee bell diving supervisor course.
After March 31, 2010 candidates must take the trainee supervisor course before starting to collect the experience noted in Section 3.2.2.
Candidates must have completed the course and the required experience before applying for the exam.
Candidates may take any DCBC, IMCA or ADAS approved trainee supervisor course.
Candidates who hold a National Energy Board offshore supervisor certificate do not have to take the trainee supervisor course. They will have to sit the DCBC supervisor exam.
Legislation module for Canada (and the USA) is now available HERE and must be written by all candidates for supervisor.
Candidates for examination must provide sufficient notice to the DCBC to allow sufficient time for the generation and validation of the exam and the arrangements to proctor(invigilate) the exam.
Candidates must pay all costs associated with the proctoring of the exam.


text: DistrictBug offers details on school districts and ISDs. This record is for MT LEBANON SD school district in PITTSBURGH, PA. ISD and school district data is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. More info at SchoolBug.

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text: Parish, J A. (1962) "Yield and flour quality of early maturing wheat varieties," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 3 : No. 3 , Article 5.

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A range of compounds, partially biobased, 100% biodegradable and 100 % compostable, especially designed for thin films applications.
Our enzymated solution will shorthly reinvent the integrated and programed biodegradation for thin and rigid applications based on PLA.
Carbiolice is a French company with expertise in the development and the production of bioplastics.
Creating integrated, innovative and economic biodegradation solutions.
Expertise in biobased materials based on the know-how of Limagrain, the 4th largest world seed company.
An exclusive license from CARBIOS on enzymatic biodegradation technologies.
A direct link from our research center to our industrial site.
An application laboratory serving our experts.
15 years of industrial experience in the bioplastics business, including 5 years of research, gave birth to Carbiolice, an agile startup endowed with know-how and industrial organization.
Certified ISO 9001, Carbiolice has thus become a creator of opportunities in an increasingly restrictive legal and economic environment.
ORIGINS IN AGRICULTURAL MULCH FILMS.
Precursor of mulching in France since 1965, the agricultural cooperative Limagrain began working on the development of biodegradable mulch films. This success drove to the birth of Biolice® compounds, the ﬁrst French compostable and biodegradable plastic raw material.
CONQUEST OF PLASTIC BAGS AND INTERNATIONAL MARKETS.
Biolice® biopolymers were launched for plastic bags applications. HI (Humanity & Inclusion) relayed our expertise to develop a 100% biodegradable Christmas tree bag. Gamm Vert proposed 100% compostable plastic carry bags using our polymers. At the same time, business expanded beyond our national frontiers with success in the United Kingdom, India and China.
Carbiolice is the fruit of the shared, complementary ambitions of Limagrain Céréales Ingrédients, a global seed company, CARBIOS, a green chemistry company developing enzymatic technologies, and the investment fund SPI, managed by Bpifrance.
Carbiolice has endorsed the statement made by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation which advocates the ban of oxo-degradable plastic packaging throughout the world.
HELP US TO REALISE OUR AMBITIONS!
Fan of start-up spirit? Concerned by environmental issues and adepts of bioplastics? Join our team!

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The perfect pork loin roast means fluffy stuffing, crispy crackling, and all the right trimmings. Discover a roast pork dinner recipe worth its cooking time with SPAR.
When it comes to cooking pork loin, it’s all about getting the flavours right, serving with all the right trimmings, and most importantly, getting that crackling crispy to a T.
2. To prepare your pork loin, score across the crackling and rub your oil, herbs, salt and pepper all over the joint and into the scores.
3. Place this in the oven for 20 minutes to get the crackling nice and crispy.
4. Once crispy, turn the oven down to 180 degrees and cook for a further hour, or until the juices run clear.
5. While the pork is cooking, boil your sprouts, broccoli, carrots and potatoes for between 10-20 minutes depending on how soft you want them.
6. For roast potatoes, toss your potatoes with salt, pepper, and flour and add into the roasting tin with your pork loin for 40 minutes.
7. Prepare your stuffing mixture, and cook in the oven for around 30 minutes, until the top becomes slightly crispy.
8. Once your pork is cooked, you can use the juices to make a gravy. Simply add to flour and stock or gravy granules.
9. Place your Yorkshire puddings in the oven for a few minutes, or try your own homemade Yorkshire puddings.
10. Once they’re ready, serve up with your pork loin, vegetables and stuffing, and cover with gravy. Finally, don’t forget to add a nice dollop of apple sauce!
For the perfect pork loin recipe this Christmas, visit your nearest convenience store today and pick up all the components you’ll need for a pork roast recipe to remember.


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Tariff is valid for Indian Nationals Only.
* Weekday - Monday to Thursday.
* Weekend - Friday, Saturday & Sunday Nights.
* Rates include Accommodation for 2 adults, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea, Dinner, Nature activities* and taxes.
*Package starts with Lunch & ends with Breakfast.
* Free accommodation for 2 children below 10 years. Extra Child between 5 & 10 years - Rs. 3500/-, above 10 years - Rs. 5000/- per day.
BANGALORE to Kabini - (235 Kms) – Bangalore - Mysore - (Go on Maananthavaadi Road) - Handpost - (Turn left after 3kms) - Bheeramballi Village (Orange County, Kabini).

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Get ready for backyard fun with a custom sandbox or playset!
If you’re thinking of getting your landscaping done for the 4th of July, now is the time to get started. We know, we know - you’d rather put it off until the holiday hangover has worn off. But, here's 8 reason's why literally every season besides summer is the best time to redo your landscape in Los Angeles.
1. Spend your summer in the yard - not a construction site!
If you’re looking to install a new pergola, deck, or just new grass—spare yourself the hassle of trying to get it done on a deadline. In any new construction, including landscaping, complications may arise that cause delays on your project and your family fun. Start now and rest easy knowing you have plenty of time before barbecue season.
2. Cooler weather is much more favorable to new plantings than high summer heat.
For us gardeners, this is possibly the most important reason to install any new landscaping during fall, winter, or early spring. In July of 2018 temperatures soared above 105, causing extreme stress to even the most drought-tolerant plants. A plant that has had time to take root and store water during the cooler, rainier seasons will be much more likely to tough out a hot month without breaking a sweat.
3. Your project may be completed faster, at a lower cost.
You can save money in an off-season remodel because so many people redo their landscapes in the spring and beginning of summer. Once the season dies down, prices tend to drop. Additionally, your project may be completed faster when the landscaping company has fewer clients to worry about.
4. Enhance your curb appeal.
Thinking of selling your home? Summertime is not traditionally the peak season for Real Estate as buyers are busy enjoying the Summer months. Now is the time to get your landscaping project done before the market dies down.
5. Let your Landscape fully grow in before Summer.
A newly completed landscape often requires up to 6 weeks or more to fully grow in. For example, the hillside landscape pictured below was just recently planted and after several months will grow to its full potential. Wouldn’t you like to treat your guests to a feast for the eyes at your next summer party?
These healthy plantings are enjoying the rainy season as they take root in this hillside landscape. Many of them will grow to twice their size.

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text: I just recieved my Ganesha poster and I LOVE IT! You guys did an excellent job packing it up for shipment. I will order from you again in the future.

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2020 Honda Civic R Type Colors, Release Date, Changes, Price – 2020 honda civic type r, 2020 honda civic type r awd, 2020 honda civic type r coupe, . The Honda Civic Car is undoubtedly a man or woman in the very best vehicle that is in fact designed by Honda. That vehicle is a essential sedan car hybrid that is which could wind flow up becoming useful for city vehicle controlled. Also, there are normally many fascinating pros that may have this vehicle specifically serious. In spite of this, the most important region of all changes will certainly operate as the unique features as properly as the engine that may get this vehicle more respectable for just about any city auto.
What Will The 2020 honda civic r type Changes Look Like?
Exterior as a result totally new 2020 Honda Civic Four door is fairly amazing, it gives a distinctive method design that demonstrates up much more clever-looking for mainly possessing its smooth design. Including which a new model at the minute added increased creating use of new top aspect illumination just by utilizing a sharper design plus best-graded new grille to offer improved air flow chilling.
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When Does 2020 honda civic r type Come Out?
The suppliers have not leaked out out the specifics about the kick off price as effectively as the release date in the new 2020 Honda Civic. Having said that, you can discover increased alternatives that the vehicle will feature inside the auto world inside of the final quarter of 2019 or at the start of 2020.
How Much Is 2020 honda civic r type Price?
Honda civic vehicle will most likely be charged all-about $19.000 so that you can $23.000 as a final result of the distinct features from the appropriate auto on its own so that it is rather beneficial as properly as great.

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On July 8, 2018, Katie and Erik gathered with family and friends at the picturesque Creekside Event Center near Denver, CO to dedicate their lives to one another. Though they are both young and vibrant, their road to the altar has been filled with challenges.
The two first met in grad school, where they were studying to be teachers. After developing a deep friendship, they started dating. Following graduation, Katie and Erik took teaching jobs in the same area. Just before Christmas in 2017, Erik asked Katie to be his wife.
Just 11 days after their engagement, Katie was diagnosed with Leukemia. Following surgery and an intense chemotherapy regiment, she is finally on the road to recovery.
Wish Upon a Wedding was honored to take part in Katie and Erik’s special day. From the amazing mountain backdrop to the gorgeous flowers, delicious food and personal touches, the couple enjoyed a beautiful day where cancer was not the focus.
As with all of our wishes, we couldn’t have done it without the incredibly generous support of our wish granters. Thank you so much!


text: An American diamond merchant travels to Russia to sell rare blue diamonds of questionable origin. As the deal begins to collapse he falls into an obsessive relationship with a Russian cafe owner in a small Siberian town. As their passion builds, so does the treacherous world of the diamond trade from which he is unable to extricate himself. Both collide as the American man desperately looks for escape in a world with no exit.


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LBS’s inaugural Social Impact week concluded on Friday with the Invest for Good conference.
Creativity is one of the most precious commodities in business and it was one of the leading themes at London Business School’s 2019 HR Strategy Forum alongside collaboration and curiosity.


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According to information received, the man was picked up at his home in Edinburgh Village, East Bank Berbice.
The three girls were taken to the New Amsterdam Police Station by a School’s Welfare Officer on Thursday morning after being picked up on the Edinburgh, East Bank Berbice (EBB) Seawall. After being questioned, the girls said they were abused and told to leave their home.
Commander of ‘B’ Division Ian Amsterdam recommended that the girls be medically examined, upon which it was confirmed that the sisters were subjected to some form of sexual abuse and they were admitted to the New Amsterdam Hospital for observation.
The mother who has a total of 14 children, 11 girls and 3 boys was also arrested on Friday morning. The woman denied having knowledge of the children ever being abused.

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There are a lot of important questions to be answered surrounding the Obama administration's decision to collect cell phone data from millions of Americans. The president defends the action saying it's an important tool to identify potential terror threats.
No one disputes cell phone records and digital data could be useful in tracking potential terrorists. A poll shows 56 percent of Americans find the tracking of phone records acceptable.
But, the Republican congressman who authored the Patriot Act after 9/11 believes this latest move goes too far. Representative Jim Sensenbrenner says while he believes the Patriot Act appropriately balanced national security and civil rights, he has always worried about potential abuses.
President Obama in the past voiced concern as well. In 2007, Mr. Obama said the surveillance policy of the Bush administration "puts forward a false choice between the liberties we cherish and the security we provide." As more details emerge, we urge Congress to ask the tough questions to ensure that abuses are eliminated and that while our leaders take steps to keep Americans safe they also take steps to safeguard our fundamental right to privacy.

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Does your risk horizon extend beyond the next 12 months?
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Do you want a clear understanding of the Total Cost of Risk to your organisation?
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Do you want a risk and insurance solution built exactly to reflect the needs of your association?
Do you believe that increasing insurance costs should not be viewed simply as the acceptable price of risk?
Do you want insurance costs to reflect the loss performance of your business?
Do you want to retain the benefits of risk improvements you make in your organisation?
Do you want a responsive insurance and risk approach that adapts to the changing needs of your Housing Association?
If the answer to most of these question is ‘yes’, then let’s talk.
Contact Peter Berring to arrange a meeting today.


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ISA 43:1. But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called [thee] by thy name; thou [art] mine.
ISA 43:2 When thou passest through the waters, I [will be] with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
God is our present help in time of trouble; He is our rock and our hiding place. We have no cause for feeling that we are all alone when we go through trying times, for He says, “I am with you.” Even in our darkest moments and in our most foreboding circumstances, we are never alone; the One who knows us by name is always with us.
When people go through difficulties, they have a tendency of thinking that God may have forsaken them and that they are all alone. The question “Where was God?” is the most asked question when something bad happens to people. While it is understandable that human nature is weak and cannot cope well with loss and disaster, but the question “Where was God?” is a bad question. It seems to imply that God is not with us when something bad happens to us. But in fact, God is with us in all our experiences good or bad. If God were only present in our lives when things are going well, and became absent when we are suffering, then He would not be a good God. This is exactly what Israel battled with when faced with calamity or danger; they always thought God had totally forsaken them. But He could never do that. Yes, the Lord would discipline His people from time to time when they were unfaithful to Him, but the discipline, no matter how severe, did not mean the Lord had totally forsaken His people.
In today’s passage, the Lord speaks to His people Israel through the prophet Isaiah, and He assures them that they need not fear, for God their Redeemer calls them by name and claims them as His no matter what they are going through. He uses the metaphors of passing through “waters” and “rivers” and walking through “fire” to represent every difficulty that His people may go through, and He declares that He is with them through it all. The statement “they shall not overflow you” is an assurance that their troubles will never totally overwhelm them, for God is with them all the way. They may walk through fire but they shall not be burned. Paul’s words to the Corinthian believers give a sense of what God’s message was to Israel, when he says, “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.” 2 Corinthians 4:8, 9.
Dear friend, our assurance is that God knows us by name, and is acquainted with all our sorrows. He can read our life experiences like an open book; nothing is hidden from Him. We have shed no tear that He does not know of, we have borne no burden that He has not measured, and we have had no sorrow that He did not foresee. God assures us that He is always with us in all our experiences. He is always present to help us, to comfort us, and to carry us through every difficulty. You may place your trust in God; you may depend on Him to care for you in your time of need. May the Almighty God ever bless you! Amen!


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There is a curious dissertation in the “Memoires de l’Academie des Inscriptions et Belles Lettres,” by the Abbe Mongault, “on the divine honours which were paid to the governors of provinces during the Roman republic;” in their lifetime these originally began in gratitude, and at length degenerated into flattery. These facts curiously show how far the human mind can advance, when led on by customs that operate unperceivably on it, and blind us in our absurdities. One of these ceremonies was exquisitely ludicrous. When they voted a statue to a proconsul, they placed it among the statues of the gods in the festival called Lectisternium, from the ridiculous circumstances of this solemn festival. On that day the gods were invited to a repast, which was however spread in various quarters of the city, to satiate mouths more mortal. The gods were however taken down from their pedestals, laid on beds ornamented in their temples; pillows were placed under their marble heads; and while they reposed in this easy posture they were served with a magnificent repast. When Caesar had conquered Rome, the servile senate put him to dine with the gods! Fatigued by and ashamed of these honours, he desired the senate to erase from his statue in the capitol the title they had given him of a demi-god!
“Let the officers of the palace be warned to abstain from frequenting tumultuous meetings; and that those who, instigated by a sacrilegious temerity, dare to oppose the authority of our divinity, shall be deprived of their employments, and their estates confiscated.” The letters they write are holy. When the sons speak of their fathers, it is, “Their father of divine memory;” or “Their divine father.” They call their own laws oracles, and celestial oracles. So also their subjects address them by the titles of “Your Perpetuity, your Eternity.” And it appears by a law of Theodoric the Great, that the emperors at length added this to their titles. It begins, “If any magistrate, after having concluded a public work, put his name rather than that of Our Perpetuity, let him be judged guilty of high-treason.” All this reminds one of “the celestial empire” of the Chinese.
Whenever the Great Mogul made an observation, Bernier tells us that some of the first Omrahs lifted up their hands, crying, “Wonder! wonder! wonder!” And a proverb current in his dominion was, “If the king saith at noonday it is night, you are to say, Behold the moon and the stars!” Such adulation, however, could not alter the general condition and fortune of this unhappy being, who became a sovereign without knowing what it is to be one. He was brought out of the seraglio to be placed on the throne, and it was he, rather than the spectators, who might have truly used the interjection of astonishment!


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Besides instrumental data (Level-0 SRAL and Level-0 MWR products), additional data are requested on input of the Level-1 processing aimed at building Level-1 products.
These data correspond to the Sentinel-3 system (e.g. orbit, instrumental characterisation, configuration data i.e. processing parameters, geophysical constants, land/sea mask, ...).

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What began as a construction project for Cleveland's Interstate 71 became a miraculous discovery of giant armored fish skulls and mummified sharks that had been buried for 360 million years!
Over 50 years ago, construction began on Interstate 71 through Cleveland's west side. As dozers hit the ground, they uncovered a hidden treasure: giant armored fish skulls and mummified sharks buried for 360 million years!
Hall takes you back in time, then really far back in time when Northeast Ohio was flooded by a shallow tropical sea. Half a century later, I-71's fossils continue to surprise and enlighten.


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Pitt is considering several options to deal with a lack of steady enrollment at Pitt-Titusville, including shuttering the branch campus, mainly due to a lack of steady enrollment, according to a report released last Thursday.
University officials released an analysis listing more problems than possible solutions for Pitt’s Titusville campus, including a fiscal year deficit of $1.7 million in 2016. As stated in the report, the biggest threat to the campus’s success is the spotty enrollment, combined with competition from other higher education providers in the region.
Administrators made a push in 2013 to innovate the courses provided at the campus by offering a petroleum technology course, as well as classes in computer technology, criminal justice, psychology, biological sciences and history. The addition of the degree in petroleum technology, which Titusville offered as an associate’s degree jointly with the Pitt-Bradford campus, made reference to the town’s history with the oil industry.
Enrollment numbers for these courses were lower than expected, however, and the petroleum technology course, though successful at Pitt’s Bradford campus, was terminated after just two years.
The report mentions that this decline fits into a larger trend occurring throughout Western Pennsylvania. At UPT alone, enrollment has declined 40 percent from the fall semester of 2009 to fall 2016, with its peak in 2007.
This decline goes beyond UPT. The analysis cites that enrollment across the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education has decreased by more than 12 percent between the fall semester of 2010 and fall 2016.
Republican Kathy Rapp, who represents the district that includes Titusville in the state House of Representatives, noted that the campus plays a central role in the area’s economic well-being.
“I would be very concerned if Pitt decided to close the campus,” she told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Monday.
Structural changes related to decreases in student population have primarily affected schools in northwestern Pennsylvania, hitting hard at institutions of higher education like Clarion and Edinboro Universities. It’s also worth noting that flagship public universities have experienced an increase in enrollment in recent years, signifying a shift rather than disappearance of students in the area.
Concerns about the Titusville region have played a role in the University’s deliberations about a potential course of action regarding the branch campus, according to Pitt vice provost for special projects Lawrence Feick.
“We focused on three criteria: serving the education and training needs of Titusville and the region, the mission of the University of Pittsburgh and financial sustainability,” Feick said in a press release.
Officials have come up with five potential solutions to the school’s declining success — continue with the status quo, close the campus down entirely and three variations of revised ownership for the campus that would reduce University involvement with the campus.
Of the final three options, the first considers running the campus as commuter-only, while operations remain under control of Pitt. The second of these would still have Pitt own and operate the campus, but with outside academic providers offering additional programs. The last option would be a third party ownership of the campus, with Pitt as one of its tenants. In this arrangement, Pitt would still support academic programs on the campus along with several other tenants.
In its official report on the status of the branch campus, the University suggested that an alternative ownership scheme in Titusville could be better suited to the needs of the region.
“A separate ownership entity could, for example, sharpen the focus on local needs and be more aggressive, and nimble, in pursuing opportunities,” the report stated.
The University will be accepting public comments up until June 15 for consideration in the report’s revision and presentation to the Board of Trustees. This report will be finalized in the fall, followed by implementation over the next several years.
Representatives from Pitt will be at the UPT campus June 9 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Henne Auditorium to receive comment and input.


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Have you ever wished you could recreate some of the delicious foods that you have tried while you were traveling? In particular, some of those delightful things that you bought on the roadside. In this class you will learn how to make many of these tempting street foods in your own home kitchen.
Some of the delicious recipes you will learn are; Israeli Falafel, Jamaican jerk chicken, Colombian arepas, South African bunny chow, Mexican tamales, Polish pierogi, US Pulled pork, Taiwan bubble tea, Spanish Churros, Peruvian Ceviche and Chinese dumplings.
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Street food from around the World cooking class was a present for my 16y.o. granddaughter. I loved the format, each couple made one dish then we could eat them before going on to the next. Walter explained, demonstrated & gave some invaluable tips along the way.We both so enjoyed the day.
What a fantastic day, ate soooo much and learnt so much in a wonderful relaxed environment.


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Bleu Squid is a locally owned, award winning bakery and grilled cheese café that now specializes in breakfast all day. From the classics to unique breakfast dishes like our Eggs Benedict with a twist, sweet corn pancakes or savory home fry skillets, there’s always something interesting on our menu. We offer fresh squeezed juices, smoothies and locally roasted coffee.
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Can't wait for the new She-Ra and the Princesses of Power and thinking about binging the classic cartoon to tide you over?Â The creative crew behind Dreamworks Animation's highly anticipated new show,Â premiering on NetflixÂ this month, are here to help! They've picked their favorite episodes of the classic series, providing you with a quick cheat sheet to jog your memory and a feeling of where they drew from their inspiration for the new series.
Executive Producer Noelle Stevenson chose the lighthearted "Flowers For Hordak," an episode that aired close to the end of the original series, as her favorite. In it, Shadow Weaver and Hordak have hatched a plan to strike a blow to the Rebellion, but they need to get Perfuma out of the way first. Their kidnapping scheme doesn't go quite how they expected.
"'Flowers for Hordak' was hugely inspirational to me early on," Noelle says.Â "My absolute favorite moment is when She-Ra shows up and some Horde troopers attack her, and then Hordak runs in and says, 'What are you doing?! I invited her here!' and the troopers are just like, 'Well, no one ever tells us anything!'"It shows this amazing interplay between the hero/villain sides and a total breakdown of that structure. Hordak is almost the protagonist of this one. This totalitarian warlord just wants his spooky evil fortress and loses his mind over all these flowers. I think it's the thesis statement for this show. Also, Glimmer turns into the sun briefly. I love it."
Beth Cannon, VP of Development, also chose a playful episode, "Three Courageous Hearts." Madame Razz, Broom, and Kowl have to save the day when Shadow Weaver traps She-Ra in another dimension. "One of my favorite episodes is 'Three Courageous Hearts,'"Â Beth says. "You've got to love a show where even the comic relief characters get to save the day every once in a while."
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Post Production Supervisor Dee Edwards has two beloved episodes, "Return of the Sea Hawk" and "Magicats."Adora has feelings for Sea Hawk, the swashbuckler who once rescued her from the clutches of the Horde, but he admires She-Ra. Oh, what a love triangle! It's the romance of "Return of the Sea Hawk" that made an impression on Dee. "It has plenty of Sea Hawk shenanigans and in the end, Adora is able to tell him how she feels, and he likes her, too," she says. "This is the first time I've been able to work on a show that meant so much to me as a child, and enjoy it all over again as an adult," Dee continues. "I am able to fall in love with these characters again but in a wonderful new way, while still seeing flashes of what made them great in the first place."
Dee isn't the only one who loves "Magicats;" storyboard artist Mickey Quinn deemed it a favorite as well."Catra is my favorite character of both the new and old series, so of course I picked a Catra-centric episode," she says. "This one really shows what an opportunist Catra is in regard to power, and that's something we definitely carried over to the new series."She-Ra kicks through a lot of solid walls and objects, which rules. "The cat people are also--they're just a lot, I love them. Although we didn't end up giving Catra's mask any special powers like it has in 'Magicats,' it still represents her power as a person and her allegiance to the Horde, and has been really important in some of the scenes I've boarded."
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power character designer Rae Geiger has a few beloved episodes, all featuring Hordak. "I'm a Hordak (and Skeletor) fan for sure," they admit.Rae picked "Flowers For Hordak" and "Horde Prime Goes on Holiday" as favorites, and "My Friend, My Enemy" guest-starring Skeletor also holds a special place in their heart. In the episode, Skeletor and Catra give Hordak a pie that will make him disappear into another dimension. (Seriously.) But, of course, She-Ra is willing to help him. "Itâ€™s so campy and silly, but it's also really kindhearted and genuine," Rae says. "Since I never watched it as a kid, it's really interesting coming in with no fond nostalgia smoothing over its imperfections like I think most longtime She-Ra fans have, but still really falling in love with it for all its quirks. I always check out the source material when I'm working on a redesign or try to pull things from the old show in in spaces they would fit."She-Ra and the Princesses of Power debuts on Netflix on November 13, 2018. Be sure to check out the latest trailer and get a sneak peek of the new theme song if you haven't already!

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Discussion in 'Apple iPad News' started by Maura, Sep 15, 2010.
CNET has been rooting around in the newly released iOS 4.2 beta and has discovered that the screen orientation lock slider on the right side of the iPad is now a mute button. This would put the iPad in line with all versions of the iPhone. CNET also gives us a misty-eyed look back at the brief history of the screen orientation lock slider's short life. It started out as a volume toggle, then became the screen orientation lock slider that we know and love (or pretty much ignore, in my case!) today, before possibly going on to new heights as a mute button, if the iOS 4.2 beta is anything to go by. However, as CNET points out, it's highly possible that not all the changes made in this first beta will actually be in the final release. CNET also reveals that in the beta, users now have to pull up the new multitasking bar, and swipe left in order to access the screen orientation lock. And it seems that the beta iOS 4.2 also features an iBooks-style brightness slider, which can be used without having to exit the app you're currently using.
nuts to that. I want the switch to stay as a lock switch. It is much easier that way.
Yeah, I'm not to happy about this. I use that switch numberous times throughout the day. It's second nature and now they want to change it.
Lol, apple figuring out more ways to make it unnecessary to jailbreak. Give us file access and I won't jailbreak!!!
Muting would be better as a four finger screen tap. That switch is awkward with a cover on.
Or give us the option to pick what we want to use the switch for for like with double-tapping the Home button.
Oops, sorry! Too many handgun forums!
They had better not change that switch, I use it all the time. Coming from an iPhone that switch is great. I can't believe they would remove it without also giving us an option of what it does.

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Pokémon Go: short, punchy, prescriptive. It’s the perfect title for a game full of short, punchy battle creatures meant to be played on the go from your mobile device. This megahit mobile game lit up the Summer of 2016, getting kids and adults alike out of the house and on the way to better health and social interaction – well, so long as you are able-bodied. Otherwise, Pokémon Go becomes Pokémon No.
As of 2015, an estimated 12.6% of men and women in America are disabled, which translates to just under 40 million people (and just over 2 million are veterans)1. Per Cornell University’s Disability Statistics website, there is no universally accepted definition of disability – but their statistics rely on the Nagi frameworking, and a disability is ultimately a condition that impinges upon one’s ability to fulfill roles and expectations that are socially expected.2 These statistics, therefore, cover a wide range of people with disabilities, including those from birth or calamity, physical and psychological: those who are blind or deaf, those with mobility impairments, those with social anxiety or crippling depression, those with chronic pain or degenerative conditions, and more.
Of course, this egalitarian engagement with video games only happens when the gaming equipment and interfaces are accessible. There are some excellent leaders in technological customization benefiting computer-users and gamers with disabilities today – hardware such as the Jouse allow mouth-control of a PC5, while software such as Tobii Dynavox allows you to control your system with your eyes.6 Then there are modified joypads to accommodate fine motor difficulties, footpads for those missing an arm or arms, voice recognition software, screen readers, and more.
One of the more socially-engaging and publicly visible new areas of gaming is mobile gaming – video games on a smartphone or handheld device that travel with you. You play them on public transportation, in the bathroom at work, while waiting in a doctor’s office or even while on a meandering walk. Mobile games have hacked time, byte-sized addictions wrapped up in a candy-colored, ad-supported glow.
Some mobile game developers have been responsive to gamers with disabilities, most notably PopCap’s quick actions to add colorblind options in Bejeweled and Peggle. There are also hardware developers like Oded Ben Dov, who created the Sesame Enable, a touch-free smartphone that can be controlled via head movements. With such responsive gaming support, gamers with disabilities have been able to play their favorite puzzle games or Angry Birds. However, other types of games have proven resistant to accessibility requests – such as augmented reality gaming.
AR mobile games map to the world around you, bringing game elements into the real world using your smartphone as its visual gateway. Games of this type usually require the player to be mobile, tracked by GPS, to arrive at specific geographical locations or cover a designated distance.9 Prior to 2016, the most popular titles of this type were Zombies, Run! (an adventure game to energize your jogging workout) and Ingress (a sci-fi strategy MMO played out as a real-world overlay). Both titles required mobility and travel in physical space, and neither title really broke into the mainstream. (Ingress came closest with several hundred thousand downloads from various app stores.) AR mobile gaming was a fringe player at the edges of mobile gaming – until an exciting Pokémon Go appeared!
Combining augmented reality with one of the world’s most popular gaming franchises catapulted AR gaming into cultural relevance: as reported in Polygon back in September, Pokémon Go has been downloaded over 500 million times. In the weeks after its release in July 2016, you couldn’t miss seeing Pokémon Go on the news, or seeing hordes of players in city centers. Everyone was talking about catching them all, or getting out of the house and engaging socially (some in the face of autism10 or social anxiety and depression), or Americans finally committing to exercise11, or the dangerous activities encouraged by the game – like trespassing, muggings, or potentially fatal falls.
What you didn’t hear about in widespread mainstream coverage12 were the enormous accessibility issues within the game: advancing in Pokémon Go requires the player to capture creatures that virtually spawn in real-life geographical locations. You must be within a certain proximity to capture the Pokémon – which could mean climbing a steep hill or navigating other areas not accessible to those using wheelchairs or other mobility aids.13 Another game mechanic requires you to hatch Pokémon eggs, and you must walk anywhere from 2 to 10 kilometers (measured by the in-game GPS) to do so. The proximity map mechanic worked against gamers with disabilities as well, proving too vague with its footprint visual estimates of distance for gamers to gauge how much travel finding a certain Pokémon required. Even the basic mechanic of holding up your phone to target a Pokémon, then swiping with your other hand to throw a Poké ball creates barriers for players who have tremors or other challenges with fine motor skills.
Luckily, gamers are a clever and creative lot. It didn’t take long for a series of hacks to pop up, targeting Pokémon Go’s mapping and capturing functions. Crowdsourced maps and independent apps that revealed Pokémon locations were available within the month14, while gamers realized just as quickly that a car moving slowly enough registers with the game and counts toward egg-hatching. Other enterprising souls experimented with attaching their phones to their Roomba or turntables (or ceiling fans or dogs!) to see if that would count toward egg-hatching steps as well – results varied.15 Another gamer fixed his smartphone to a drone, streamed his smartphone screen to his laptop, and captured Pokémon from the skies while sitting still. Still other players figured out how to spoof your GPS location and trick the game into letting them capture farflung Pokémon. They’ve even developed methods to do that without jailbreaking your phone, integrating joystick and teleporter features with the game to let you move around while not actually moving around. Another brilliant hack is this 3D-printed case that helps you aim your Poké balls. Admittedly, many of these hacks were created by able-bodied gamers who don’t need the help to get ahead – but you can’t deny that some of these tricks leveled the playing field for gamers with disabilities who were otherwise barred from a game so many of their peers were playing.
Gamers with disabilities don’t want to cheat; we want the tools to play fairly – if differently – alongside everyone else. If necessary, we’ll use hacks and tricks to keep up with the crowd.
Niantic, I’d like to redirect you to your own words: “Our goal is to provide a fair, fun and legitimate game experience for everyone.” Are you reaching that goal by banning players like Ana Mardoll? Is that the message you’re truly spreading when you don’t even acknowledge accessibility requests?
I’ll go ahead and answer that for you: No. No, you’ve really dropped the Poké ball on this one. You better pick it up before all us gamers with disabilities get away.
1. Consult the Disability Statistics.
2. See “Definition of Disability” in Cornell University’s Disability Statistics website FAQ.
4. From “For disabled, video games can be a lifesaver” at NBC News.
6. “Eye Control Empowers People with Disabilities” at Abilities.com.
7. “I’m A Disabled Gamer and This is My Story,” published at IGN.
9. There are a number of titles for handheld game consoles such as the PS Vita and Nintendo DS that don’t require extensive mobility and largely avoid this issue: see games like PulzAR, Table Ice Hockey, Pokedex 3D Pro, etc.
11. “Did Pokémon Go get Americans to exercise? The research says yes — but not for long,” via Vox.
12. Happily, some outlets did cover the accessibility issue – such as The Daily Dot and Polygon.
16. From “How Pokémon Go is creating a barrier for gamers with disabilities,” published at The Daily Dot.
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Zagal, José P. Ludoliteracy: Defining, Understanding, and Supporting Games Education. ETC Press, 2010.
Deborah J. Brannon, (codename: Geek Dame) spends her days in the South herding words by freelancing, with nights and weekends dedicated to scribbling furiously, RPGs (tabletop and video) and a dubious amount of television. Her articles and reviews have appeared in Faerie Magazine, Front Page Meews, and Cabinet des Fées, while her original work can be found in Human Tales (editor: Jennifer Brozek), Scheherezade’s Bequest, and more. You can find more articles, reviews, and unabashed excitement on all things geek (flavor: SFF) at www.geekdame.com. Follow her on Twitter as @geekdame .
You always asked that question, when I knew you.
every time something went wrong.
for you in other seasons.
by a plan, or a mistake, that at least you never intended.
But you can never anticipate God.
You used to moan in your sleep.
spare you the pain of your dreamed remembrances.
smoldering wreck of a heart.
The wind is swift and it hurts, you’d say.
The wind is swift and it hurts.
intuitive leaps seem more acceptable and true.
a height no human could hope to survive.
I wondered who pushed you.
I knew you’d be going home soon.
and you probably didn’t either.
at any rate. I thought I should ask you some questions.
I wanted to know about the swift wind that hurt.
I wanted to hear you say why you really disliked autumn.
I wanted to believe, wanted inalienable validation.
and my questions still unasked.
Who can believe in a story like that?
project number two is voices of the disenfranchised.
Jenean interviews “Kevin.” Due to the sensitive nature of the crime involved in this interview, the names have been changed to protect the privacy of the people/family involved, and the State in which it occurred has been omitted. The events and the details, however, are exactly as they were related to the author.
(Indicating with a head nod) She’s sitting right there. . . .
There you go again with all that craziness. You’re nuts, you know. There ain’t no dog there!
Really?! Well, you just watch this! (He looks at an imaginary dog beside him) Sit! . . . . (“Click”) Good girl!
That proves it. You’re certifiable. You forgot to take your skittles, didn’t you?
Down! . . . . (“Click”) Good girl!
You wanna pet my dog?
Man, there’s no dog there. You need to see a psych and get an upgrade on your meds because obviously they aren’t working.
There’s nothing wrong with me. Could it be that thou dost protest too much?
You’re gonna throw the Bard at me. You’re not in some acting class. I think your reality has shifted. Earth to Rob, earth to Rob: Come home ET.
Just because you can’t act doesn’t mean I’m nuts. If I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a hundred times, acting isn’t hard. You simply have to react to what’s going on around you. It’s like improv: stay in motion. Give it a try. Just act like there’s a dog there and pet her.
You’re not acting. You’re delusional is what you are.
Look, for once take a leap a faith. Just give it a try. You might be the next John Travolta or Justin Bieber or Bruno Mars. You gotta start somewhere. Just come over here and pretend you’re petting my dog.
(Clicks the clicker) GOOD BOY!
Look for more Prisoner Narratives the next two Sundays.
Our Judging panel is complete.
A.B.W. graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in English. Among other jobs he has worked as a boat captain in Maine, a Military Policeman in Germany, a brokerage clerk in Philadelphia and New York, and restaurant owner and bartender in Washington, DC.
27 years a veteran of North Point for murder.