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Graduation from university or school is generally a outstanding accomplishment and something that should be celebrated with aplomb leather briefcase for men. Acquiring for youthful adult men, nonetheless, is usually a nightmare, significantly if they're at this time really tech savvy. They know the numerous best gizmos and for that reason are additionally towards the most recent tendencies. If you are trapped with what to get, here's a listing of concepts for things that each younger graduate will take pleasure in.
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TRURO — Nomination papers for seven open seats on town boards are now available for the Truro annual town election, scheduled for May 14, according to the town clerk's office.
The papers must be returned by March 26 with the signatures of at least 20 registered voters.
The open seats include two three-year seats on the Select Board and two three-year seats on the School Committee. There is one three-year seat open on the Library Board of Trustees, one three-year seat on the Cemetery Commission and one five-year seat on the Planning Board.
Nomination papers are available at the town clerk's office at 24 Town Hall Road. For more information, call Town Clerk Cynthia Slade at 508-349-7004.

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SPOKANE, Wash. – The Washington State Transportation Commission renamed State Route 27 Wednesday afternoon after the teen who was killed in the Freeman High School shooting earlier this year.
Sam Strahan was shot and killed on September 13 when he confronted the shooter.
"If his name is on a highway, maybe people will pass by...look up at his name...and find out what he did," his mother said ahead of the vote.
The Sam Strahan Memorial Highway would stretch from mile marker 82 to mile marker 68.9, passing by Freeman High School.
"He had a huge heart," Sam Strahan's mother told commissioners Wednesday of her son. "He was an ordinary kid who did extraordinary things."
A timeframe for this project still has not been announced. The family hopes the Sam Strahan Memorial Highway will be in place by the end of 2017.
Sam Strahan's mom: "he had a huge heart." Said her son refused to leave #Freeman after the death of his father pic.twitter.com/kKjhgYwzEU— Ryan Simms (@KREMRyan) November 15, 2017


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AMAN for E-Payments, a subsidiary of Raya Holding, is a young Egyptian FINTECH Company that pledges a better quality of life to people through convenient, easy and available financial services based on in-depth understanding of people's needs, continuous innovation and rapid response to market demand, ensuing adequate coverage and a substantial & relevant service scope.
A subsidiary of Raya Holding, AMAN aspires to become the leading FINTECH company in the region, and envisions an ultimate Egyptian cash-less society with full financial inclusion, previously unattainable to masses of Egyptians, pledging a better quality of life & empowerment to people through relevant, convenient, facilitated and available financial services with reduced monetary, effort and time costs.
With the ultimate goal of becoming the leading & most preferred FINTECH company in Egypt & the region, AMAN will rely on continuous Innovation, Technology Agility & Customer Focus as the core upon which all its activities will be based, ensuing sound understanding of people's needs, rapid response to market demand, & relevant and effective financial services provision.
Through constant product development, adequate reach and superior customer care, AMAN aims to provide masses of cash-oriented banked and unbanked people that value cost-reduction in its multiple contexts of financial, effort & time saving, as well as appreciating simpler & less complicated solutions to their everyday habits, with convenient, easy and available e-payment solutions that are sure to empower & provide better quality of life, ultimately creating safer, more economically stable and more efficient cashless and financially included societies.
Headquarter located in Cairo, Egypt, yet unrepressed to cover operations in all continents, Raya Holding is an auspicious investment conglomerate managing a diversified investment portfolio. As the parent company for ten up-and-coming lines of business, Raya Holding operates in the fields of information technology, data center outsourcing, contact center, smart buildings, consumer electronics, social media development, food and beverage, land transport and PET remanufacturing. Raya Holding shares are listed in the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) since 2005, while the company empowers 7,500 proficient employees.
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Depending on who you ask, you might hear that Britain is headed for a technical recession with the pound sinking even more in value relative to the dollar—or that the country is poised for economic growth following Brexit. Throughout 2017, the currency's value versus developed countries continued to weaken following new lows reached in 2016. As of September 19, 2018, it stands at around $1.31, not far from where it stood throughout 2018, briefly topping $1.42 in April, but otherwise showing little movement.
As such, the currency's relative weakness may provide an attractive entry point for investors willing to wait out the economic turmoil and bet on a recovery. If you are considering adding exposure to the British pound, these three exchange-traded funds (ETFs) may be a good place to start. (For related insight, read more on what every forex trader needs to know about the British pound.)
Note: Funds were chosen based on currency exposure and performance. All data is accurate as of September 19, 2018.
1. Invesco CurrencyShares British Pound Sterling (FXB)
- Issuer: Invesco
- Assets under Management: $157.62 million
- 2017 performance: 9.10%
- 2018 YTD performance: -4.18%
- Expense ratio: 0.40%
- Price: $127.49
FXB is one of two major players in the British pound space offering investors pure exposure to the British pound sterling. At a cost of 40 basis points, FXB employs the simple strategy of holding physical pounds on deposit, albeit in an uninsured deposit account at JPMorgan Chase & Co. The fund has good liquidity and tight spreads, making it easy to trade for even small investors. (For related insight, read about the bearish run for British pound ETFs.)
This fund pays monthly distributions. Therefore, it is important to note that tax efficiency is an issue with FXB – all gains and distributions are treated as normal income for tax purposes. Performance wise, the fund performed well in 2017 but has struggled in 2018. The one-year return has changed little, down just 0.08%. The longer term has been weaker for the fund, with a three-year return of -5.79% and a five-year return of -3.84%.
2. VelocityShares Daily 4x Long GBP vs USD ETN (UGBP)
- Issuer: CitiGroup
- Assets under management: $3.50 million
- 2017 performance: N/A
- 2018 YTD performance: -18.75%
- Expense ratio: 1.50%
- Price: $36.14
UGBP is a newer fund, launched December 12, 2017. The fund is designed to provide four times leveraged exposure to the changes in the spot exchange rate between the British pound and the U.S. dollar, rebalanced daily. With a smaller asset base than FXB, it comes with greater trading risk. Average daily volumes are around 1,676 shares, so liquidity can be problematic. Moreover, as is the case with FXB, gains from UGBP are taxed as ordinary income.
This fund is structured as an exchange-traded note (ETN), which is a debt security, and it carries all the risks associated with Citigroup as the issuing bank, so it is wise to tread carefully if you are thinking of jumping in. YTD this fund has posted a decline of 18.75%. As the fund is less than one year old, there are no long-term statistics to consider.
3. ETFS Short NZD Long GBP (NZGB.L)
- Issuer: Barclays Bank
- Assets under management: GBP59,180
- 2017 performance: 7.38%
- 2018 performance: -2.86%
- Expense ratio: 0.39%
- Price: GBP3,141
In the U.K. ETF Securities (ETFS) also offers a comprehensive list of ETFs allowing investors to take various positions on the British pound. In 2017, its top performing fund was the ETFS Short NZD Long GBP fund. This fund had a 2017 YTD return of 7.38% but has been flat to lower so far in 2018.
This fund uses an index replication strategy linked to the MSFX Short New Zealand Dollar/GBP Index. By taking the short position on the New Zealand dollar and long position on the British pound, it seeks to benefit from a strengthening GBP versus the NZD. Holdings in the fund include unfunded swaps with a counterparty. Daily cash payments between ETFs and the counterparty are transacted based on the fund's holdings and values of the underlying instruments.


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Yes citizens of the world, art, booze and views for days have hit London's City Social bar and it's absolutely incredible. The menu, put together by foodie maestro Jason Atherton, combines iconic art with fabulous cocktails. As you can imagine, the results are pretty spectacular.
So, how does it all work? Once you ascend the glitzy floors of Tower 42, you'll be encouraged to download the Mirage app on your phone (don't worry, it's free and you won't have to pay a single penny for the WiFi connection either) that's been created to work interactively with all the stunning cocktails. You'll then have to point the app towards your drink of choice, and VOILA! Booze + tech = art.
Examples? Order a Sashay and expect the champagne tipple to morph into Art Nouveau. Or order a gin-based Dogstone Brew and see a load Victorian artworks, lots of pretty balloons and the odd elephant.
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Do you or have you traveled alone? Do you enjoy it, or prefer traveling with others?
I have traveled several times alone and absolutely LOVE it. Its freeing! No one to answer to, I can do, see, eat, what I want, meet new people, etc
Share your solo travel tips!
I am 50/50 I love to have that freedom and know exactaly what your talking about
traveling solo...go to bed at 6pm or 6am, it just depends on who I meet! Eat egg rolls and beer for breakfast, yes please! Decide to sit in a hammock and not do what I had planned for the day, way to often! Lol
traveling with others... It can be hard to travel with friends but I travel with my wife now. I can't say how nice it has been building great memories together. We are more like a team know and she knows me well so I still get beer for breakfast every once in a wile! Lol
all in all I enjoy travels with the wife best. And today being our anniversary, I'll take my wife with me every time! (I'll still go without her if her schedule doesn't work lol!!!)
I have traveled solo all over the world and there's nothing like it...for meeting locals, discovering treasures, having spontaneous adventures, having the ability to change course if I want, and having the time to absorb each unique location. Here's three tips:
1. Stay in a central, populated area. Not just safer, but more convenient.
2. Be prepared. Planning your trip means you'll feel confident in the location.
3. Talk to locals, for the most authentic, memorable experience.
Embrace the luxury of being alone and the ability to do what you want, when you want!
I kind of like a mix! When I'm in London, I visit family there, so I go out during the day and do my own thing, but at night, they usually take me around to different restaurants and things. It's always nice to see a new city with someone else, but I also really enjoy being allowed to do whatever I want to do. Too often when you travel with someone else there has to be compromise over what you do since one person may want to go to a museum and the other a pub. Traveling alone really seems to be a great way to see exactly what you want to see without leaving disappointed.
I've done my share of both and I can't really say which I prefer. I think the question ultimately comes down to if you are traveling with people who enjoy travel the same way you do.
I know what I like and don't like when I travel. I don't like starting the day too early, I don't want to go to sites that are too touristy, I like to be outdoors, I love being near water, and I enjoy drinking and dancing at night. Most people aren't like me and so when I travel with them there is a lot of compromise and I end up feeling like I didn't get to do what I really wanted.
In those cases, I would prefer to travel on my own. That way I can be on my own schedule, do and see exactly what I want, spend as little or as much time at a place as I want, and don't have to wait for people or have people wait for me. I also feel more free to do things that I might not do when I'm with other people. I can approach and talk to strangers, eat weird foods, walk through areas that are "unsafe", and in general take more risks.
However, there are those rare individuals who enjoy travel the same way you do, and those trips can be awesome. I recently did a 8 day road trip from San Francisco to Tijuana, Mexico with one of my high school buddies and it was great! We both like the same things and we have very similar travel styles. When one of us would suggest something, the other person would usually back it up. I think we ended up having more fun than we could have had on our own.
So if you do travel, make sure to choose your travel companions carefully. A great travel companion can make a trip much better than it can be on your own, but a bad travel companion can ruin what could have been a great trip.
I've been traveling solo for years - I don't even think about it, I just plan and take trips.
Am taking a small group on a Bordeaux river cruise in August and it just occurred to me this morning that suddenly I'm traveling with people. I hope it goes smoothly!
I love traveling, but when I traveled with others, we didn`t always agree on what we want to see and to do.
When I`m by myself, I find that I will spend more time talking to strangers, learning more about the people and the culture.
I am always able to have a great time on my own. I love not having to coordinate with someone or negotiating on what to see by seeing things that you are not that interested in just so you can see things that you are. I also like the freedom to go tour for a day or just hang around the pool/beach.
On the flip, I would love to find someone who share a common passion for travel and is easy-going enough to make the experience stress-free and fun. I especially love to share new experiences with like minded travelers.
I love traveling solo too and have done so in more than 70 countries over the years.
Malaysia and Sumatra is the next two places I plan to hit with my bicycle.
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Love a mix. Like to start and end solo with a couple weeks of meeting up with different friends in the middle. As everyone has said, solo travel is spontaneous and forces you to get out and meet people and experience whetever you are. You will also meet people who can visit you and that you can visit along the way. It is nice to know, that you will see familiar face along the way when you plan a meet up. Perfect mix for me.
Yes! I've traveled solo many times including going around the world for a year. I had many people ask me before the trip if I was scared to go alone. Fortunately as an experienced traveler with good tools, there have only been a handful of times I felt unsafe.
To stay safe, I found being sensible, logical and a little more planned goes a long way.
Here are some tools you can use to feel and stay safe as a woman traveling alone.
I wrote a blog post on the techniques I use to stay safe while traveling solo
Here is an article also on the art of solo travel
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Skip to 0 minutes and 9 seconds Demand for water is rising inexorably through a combination of population growth, economic development, and changing consumption patterns. Over the past 100 years, global water use has increased nearly eight times. Traditionally, the largest demand for water comes from agriculture, around 70%. But demand for industrial users and domestic use is now increasing more rapidly. Water for use in power generation is also an important source of demand. Rising demand for energy and for food will increase future demand for water supplies, presenting important challenges for the future. We should also remember that our ecosystems need water to survive, what is known as environmental water requirements. Looking forward, it is estimated that water demand will continue to rise.
Skip to 0 minutes and 55 seconds This is mainly ascribed to demand by industry and households, which taken together will represent an almost threefold increase by 2050. As our available water resources reach their physical limits, so water security may be adversely affected. The location of water demand is changing, as well. Demand is currently highest in those countries with the highest income levels. But demand is now rising more strongly in countries with low and middle incomes. Across the world, the amount of water used by individuals varies. In the UK, the average person uses 140 litres per day. Yet in Cape Town, South Africa, residents have been restricted to just 50 litres per day in 2018 owing to the effects of drought.
Skip to 1 minute and 37 seconds As we said earlier, not all fresh water is accessible. Some is locked in the polar ice caps, and much is stored in rivers and lakes too far from humans to be used. Of the water that is available, there are many potential sources. Most is abstracted from surface stores, typically from rivers, lakes, or dams. Some is taken from groundwater, stored in natural aquifers. However, in many parts of the world, current levels of abstraction are unsustainable, limiting the amount of water available for ecosystems with significant consequences for what is, in fact, a life support system. To meet increasing water demand, new technology is being used to extract fresh water from our seas and to recycle water.
Skip to 2 minutes and 18 seconds Other techniques, such as rainwater harvesting, can meet small scale local needs. Agriculture can reduce the amount of water it uses, for example, through better timing of irrigation to minimise evaporation losses or by using crops that are less water demanding. Industry can be less wasteful and more innovative. We can also manage our infrastructure to reduce water leaking from pipes. In England, three billion litres of water a day are lost through pipe leakage. That's equivalent to the amount of water use by 20 million people or more than a third of the total population of England. We can also change our behaviours and change the way that we reuse or use water itself.
The rising demand for water
In this video Dr Adrian Healy explains how and why the demand for water is rising, and what is being done to meet increasing demand.
Over the past 100 years, global water use has increased nearly eight times. This is due to a combination of population growth, economic development, and changing consumption patterns.
It's estimated that water demand will continue to rise and this will present important challenges for the future.
Freshwater is essential for healthy lives and a healthy environment. Ecosystems depend on the availability and quality of water to thrive. We humans also depend on water for the food we eat, the energy we generate, the goods we produce and, of course, our drinking, cooking and cleanliness.
This makes the security of our water resources, critical for our well-being and our planet.
Not all freshwater is accessible, some is too remote or difficult to reach. Over 68% of the fresh water on Earth is found in icecaps and glaciers, and just over 30% is found in ground water. Only about 0.3% of our freshwater is found in easily accessible lakes, rivers, and swamps.
Of the freshwater that's available, it's estimated that we already use more than half of this.
To secure a more reliable water supply, we've extensively relied on our engineering skills and we're now storing five times the total volume of all the Earth's rivers behind dams, and we release almost their equivalent volume of wastewater each year.
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Landscape designer Michael Patek made sure the landscape would provide year-round interest through blooms, grasses, silhouettes and bark. He also provided privacy from the neighbors, made the most of vistas and added a lovely pond. Let's take a stroll through the seasons in the garden.
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Garden at a Glance
Who lives here: A couple of empty nesters
Location: Sussex, Wisconsin
Size: About 1.4 acres (0.6 hectare)
Designer: Michael Patek of Cottage Gardener
The color starts to pop out in the spring, thanks to tulips and daffodils all around the house.
In late spring and early summer, azaleas and German irises on the right side of the house beckon visitors down this bluestone path to the backyard. A garden with herbs and vegetables is just out of the picture to the right.
"At this time of year, the peonies were about to pop," Patek says. You can make them out on the left side of the photo. A group of paper birch trees at the end of the path pushes you to turn left and see the pond.
The paper birches have gorgeous white bark and provide shade for a hosta garden underneath. They also offer privacy from the neighboring house. Just in front of the birch trees is an alfresco dining spot and, beyond that, a fire pit. In the background, you can see a silo from the original farm — the farmer sold some of his land for this development of homes on 1.4-acre lots.
The patio is full-range bluestone in a pattern composed of five sizes. "It has a full range of color — coppers, grays and blues," Patek says. The bluestone's hues complement the ever-changing colors in the plant palette.
Turning left at the birches leads you to this backyard patio, seen here at sunrise during midsummer.
Around the patio, you'll spy silvery-green ornamental grass and yellow 'Happy Returns' daylilies. A 'Pumila' spruce provides evergreen color year-round.
The pond is about 3 feet deep. It has a rubber liner with a gravel bed on the bottom and two waterfalls. Patek used a pond system by Aquascape and highly recommends it for its durability. The boulders around the pond's edge are local Wisconsin granite. "Granite is preferable to limestone around the pond because it has less of a leeching effect on the water," he says.
From left to right you'll spy 'Grey Owl' juniper, mugo pine, barberry, little bluestem and Tiger Eyes staghorn sumac. In the pond are waterlilies and water irises.
In the fall, all eyes go to the brilliant orange-red leaves on the Japanese stewartia tree, its white summertime flowers just a fading memory. The leaves of the paper birch trees provide a beautiful golden yellow backdrop.
On the ground, the grasses transform to wheat colors, the lavender maintains its somewhat spiky structure, and the yellow coreopsis blossoms are going to seed.
Fall is a wonderful time of year to enjoy the fire pit, which is 4 feet in diameter. There is a metal ring inside concealed by limestone.
This part of the patio is also made up of the full-range bluestone, but this time, the stone is cut in an irregular pattern. "It's a little more natural and less formal," Patek says.
Erigeron's purplish blues look beautiful during a fall frost.
During winter, colors and variations in bark as well as interesting silhouettes provide interest in the foreground. The snow-covered meadow leading up to the edge of the evergreens in the woods is a serene winter vista.
Patek says the opportunity to enjoy the snow atop the purple miscanthus like this is short-lived. "If it snows just right, it looks great, but if the snow is too heavy, it just pounds it into the ground," he says.
Toward the back of the photo, the branches of the redtwig dogwood will contrast with the snow until winter ends.
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Work on MG F91 progresses to the arm and body in this review.
All parts for the left arm, done in Part 7.
Parts for the right arm are panel-lined as well.
The difference in terms of workload as compared to the left arm is incredible ^^;
Moving on to the body, the only parts to be painted on the inner frame of the body are two little pipes near the chest area according to the manual.
Apart from those two little pipes, the bigger ones inside body (2), on the swing rack of the VSBR (2) and another two even smaller ones near the chest are painted with gold and silver. The two for the body are going to be covered up by the swing rack after assembly.
Interior of the backpack thrusters are painted in gray.
Gray for the entire chest vernier to show a different color when it's inside the chest cage.
The interior of the cockpit is to be painted to show a different "environment" inside it when the hatch is opened when the model is assembled.
Color used is Gundam Marker Metallic Green from BB Senshi Sangokuden set, which I haven't touch after FG Exia and BB Senshi Sangokuden Koumei ReGZ. ^^
The opposite face of the cockpit hatch is painted with the same color as well.
Unlike the second picture, not that much of Metallic Green is going to be shown in the final model unfortunately. ^^;
Clean-ups and more work on the body unit in the next review. ^^


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Noun: A philosophy to promote irregular, unusual or "Out of the Box" ideas to simplify or open up new ways.
Verb: Acting with or operating in small groups to instigate surprise or positive, unexpected outcomes.
Kahoodol is the philosophy that underlies this website and the associated consulting activities deliver a high quality, simplified life. In the Kahoodol story we set out the philosophy in more detail. This section provides link to blog posts about de-cluttering, simplicity, quality over quantity, an understanding of your own motivations, flow, joy and happiness. It also introduces why my Leatherwork project are "Kahoodol" and how you can find your own Kahoodol projects.
I have spent a great deal of time putting down on paper my thoughts as a cathartic process of understanding my life. In about 2002 soon after my divorce I made a conscious effort to try to understand how and why I feel like I feel. All these years on I am lucky enough to have found a way to understand myself and what drives / motivates me to think and act as I do. What remained difficult, up until recently, was finding the way to express my understanding to the outside world and the words, particularly in conversations, to make my thoughts real. I have used my Kahoodol philosophy and this website as a conduit between my head and the outside world. This has led me to design a process for other to follow something like the same path to simplicity and understanding.
I have written pages and pages since November 2013 and over Easter 2018 I read a lot of it back to myself and I have decided to put together a short summary of where I think I am.
In 2005 I decided that I wanted a website and personal email address and as part of the process Joshua (my son, then 13) and I made up a word "Kahoodol". I can not remember where it came from; just that we liked it and www.kahoodol.co.uk was born. I am by nature an introvert. I have always struggled in group situations unless I have been able to prepare well in advance. My introverted nature manifests itself in a number of unusual ways but primarily it has led me to a longstanding dream of a "Simpler" life one in which my introverted nature does not feel like such a burden. As part of trying to understand exactly what I mean by this I wrote a definition of the word "Kahoodol".
Kahoodol should be:
• to simplify; minimise waist either of space or resources.
• natural, recycled, reused, imaginative and quality
• to provide a sense of freedom, beauty and flexibility.
• tidy, classic and organised, "having the right stuff in the right place at the right time".
Kahoodol should not be:
• run down, uncomfortable, unused
and this now sets out exactly how I would try to live my life.
In addition, and I think in a moment of inspiration, I have been able to put a number of my thoughts into context behind the word "Legacy". I appear to be worried that my current life path will not leave a legacy for the future. This is not a financial legacy. I mean a legacy which answers the question "What will I be remembered for?" I wrote:
"What I am striving for is some sort of recognition that David is his own man, has his own thoughts, make his own choices rather than the alternative view which might be that David has let life's "Normalities" or "Expectations" make his life decisions for him."
I concluded that piece with the following comments:
"When I was young I wanted to stand out, be seen as different from the "Norm". Then one allows the "Norm" to "take over" with family, work and society expectations overriding ones inner voice. now is the time to take a chance to stand out again. You can only truely do this though if you do not only want to give the visual illusion of a life change to make me stand out but you really do want to make the actual life changes necessary to do it for real".
So today! I have an excellent understanding of myself, of the level of simplicity / Kahoodol that I aspire to and an understanding of why this aspiration is strong.
"Life is not a dress rehearsal. This is the main event. The magic of thinking big can change your life, but only if you back it with actions!"
My Kahoodol Projects:
Project 1: Simple Living and the Yurt
I have a recurring theme about Kahoodol and the world ahead and it relates to living in a simpler manner. Simpler in this context I think is a bit of a misnomer because I expect a simpler life to be more difficult in a lot of ways. Life strikes me as being too easy and too complicated at the same time. Gadget after gadget designed to make life easier (until they stop working), to free one up to experience the world without the trials of activities which get in the way. In a lot of ways though this seems to cause more problems that it is worth. What do people do with this free time they seem to worry endlessly that they are not using it productively, they are not making the most of it, they do not have enough money to enjoy it so they spend there free time either working to make more money or worrying about there lake of money. Don't get me started on FOMO (the Fear of Missing Out). Individuals sitting at home are watching the fake / overly positive lives of everyone else flashing past on their screens and not actually doing anything themselves. When they do go out they spend all day looking at the world through their screens. Taking hundreds of photos which they will never look at again. STOP!!!!! Where is the sense of achievement????
So I have designed my perfect small house which requires a bit of effort, the wood burning stove requires some effort to light and keep going! The space is small so that it is impossible to have anything that is not necessary?
Click on any of the pictures below open the gallery. Particular look at picture one that is my small living blueprint.
Project 2: Kahoodol Leather
I have also challenged myself to learn new skills. I am an accountant and Auditor by trade and I recently read an article which set out the jobs most likely to be taken by an intelligent Artificial Intelligence Computer (AI) in the next 10 years and in the top 10 jobs is Accountant and Auditor (Great). At the very bottom of the list are all of the jobs which need imagination. Experts don't know how to give AI imagination. So I have embarked on learning everything I can on Leather work most specifically Bag Making! The early stages (two weekend courses and a book or two later) seem very promising and the sense of achievement! WOW! A bit like cooking take some raw materials, leather and thread, some tools and your imagination and anything is possible. (See the Kahoodol leather pages of this site.)
Picture This: An older me sat outside a perfectly constructed camper-van with my wife at my side with the BBQ running to my left and my leather work taking shape to my right. What a sense of achievement I could have.


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A new exhibition showing the work of one of Britain's most distinctive contemporary artists has opened at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU).Five decades of work by renowned painter Brendan Neiland will be showcased at The Gallery on DMU's campus until Saturday 9 February.The exhibition, titled Surface Tension, was opened by DMU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dominic Shellard, who said that the exhibition reflects DMU's open, global and outward-facing outlook. Brendan Neiland, who was awarded an honorary degree by DMU in 2013, has created some of the most memorable images of modern metropolitan life. He has been featured in leading galleries around the world including the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Tate Gallery in London.Neiland's work is informed by the practice of photography and influenced by a sense of the poetics of lights and pictorial structure. He often features large glass or steel structures and shows mirrored light.This exhibition of more than 60 paintings gives visitors the chance to experience Neiland's work from the last 60 years and documents his growth as an artist."This stretches from the time I was in Birmingham to the present day," he said. "For me to see it this afternoon was quite extraordinary because you don't expect to see 60 years of work."When I saw the colour of the next work I thought 'wow', it's quite extraordinary. It's happened in my later years and I'm so pleased that I've been able to reach this stage."RELATED NEWS:* Come and see The Gallery at DMU, our exhibition space in Leicester * Gallery creates a buzz as part of a national art exhibition* Discover Fine Art at DMU - book onto our next open dayTo mark the opening of the exhibition, an introduction was given by Paul Finch, director of the World Architecture Festival. He said that the work show the Neiland's journey as an artist over the last 60 years.Neiland has had a long association with DMU and when he addressed the audience he announced that he will work with DMU students next year to pass on his expertise and experience.You can visit the Surface Tension exhibition at The Gallery, DMU, between 12pm to 5pm Monday to Saturday.
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Somewhere along Hwy 89 ()
Day 165 – 10/3/17
Miles 22.0
Total miles – 2540.6
After all the snow yesterday, we thought that today would be cloudy and snowy too, but it was clear and cold. At 6:30, we walked over to the diner for breakfast. It was 27° outside. The sky was getting light when we returned to our room to finish packing. Red Cross and Napoleon came by our room to say goodbye. They are taking an alternate trail that will lead them into high elevations where there will be even more snow than the route we are taking. Knowing we will not see them again, we said goodbye. What is not to love about Red Cross and Napoleon! Good luck you two! It was near 8:00 when we hiked out. For the most part, we were comfortable except when the wind blew stinging our faces. Of course Papa Ravens bushy beard kept his face warm. A German Shepherd followed us out of town. Mama Raven was concerned that it would keep on following all the way to Canada. After a half mile, we were able to scare it in the right direction and it returned back to town. Snow covered the road as we hiked. Very little of it had melted. As we got closer to Two Medicine, we started up Hwy 49. The road was closed so there were no car tracks to provide us a clear path through the snow. Marching through the snow as the day went on, we began to see clear spots of asphalt as the snow began to melt. We took a break in one of those clear spots. As we sat there, a pickup truck drove past, which left a wonderful path for us to follow. It cut right down to the asphalt, so we did not have to walk through powder snow any longer. A few miles before Hwy 89, we came upon the truck, stuck in a 4′ snow drift. Two men were just starting to dig out. We past them and headed for Hwy 89. The nice thing about walking along Hwy 89 with all the cars was that all the snow was gone. The bad thing about the road walk was it was over fifty miles long. Our feet and bodies were going to be hurting! Periodically, we would look up to the high country with the solid cover of snow, wondering how our friends were doing up high. For The Ravens, we are thankful not to be up there. We do not love road walks. In fact we dread them. However, it will be quicker and easier. We will reach Canada before the next winter storm hits Saturday. We are tired. The kids need to start school. The more they miss, the harder it will be on them. Fall is already gone, and winter is beginning, making hiking hard not just physically but also mentally. The time has come for The Ravens to go home. Thus, we are taking the road. It's whats best for this family. The road took us up the east side of Glacier National Park with the plains stretching far off to the east. The countryside is a mix of grassland, pine, cottonwood, and Aspen. The plants and trees are turning a vivid yellow and gold. They are mixed in with the green pine trees against the snowy background of hills and rugged mountains. Absolutely stunning!!! The beauty of it is intense! We are so lucky to see this countryside at this time of the year. Later in the afternoon, Dundee and Mudslide caught up with us. We hiked until almost sundown and seeked refuge in an open field where we found a patch of snowless ground to pitch the tents. We had to scrape some snow off to make it wide enough for both tents to fit. It is quiet cold and it will freeze tonight. Most hikers have the warm NeoAir mattresses that cost hundred dollars a piece. We still use thin foam ground pads that are inadequate in winter. The cold from the frozen ground filters right through them to our bodies as we attempt to sleep. Back in the East Glacier hostile hiker box, we picked up two small foam pads and a thick blue tarp. The foam would add extra protection. The tarp we cut in half for each tent for a barrier between us and the cold ground. Additionally, we spread out our rain skirts and backpack trash bag liners for the same purpose. Hopefully all this will allow us some comfort from the frozen earth. It is now time to go to sleep.


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Sunday in Jerusalem dojo – Using the jig with second timing
This Sunday we will continue practicing the second timing sequences while using the Jig sabaki stepping method.
Using this step we will explore Te Makura, Osoto gake, Fudo Ken and Ura gyaku using the Jig as a timing rather then distancing combat method.
Video of Kasumi otoshi henka – Fudo ryu
Jerusalem Ninjutsu dojo – AKBAN


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New Delhi, Mar 7 (PTI) : Seeking to paint a rosy picture, Finance Minister P Chidambaram today said the fiscal and current account deficits are under control and the economy is more stable than it was 18 months ago.
"The economy certainly is more stable today than what it was 18 months ago. That is reflected in the strengthening of the rupee, that is reflected in heightened interest of investors, both FDI and FII," he told reporters after addressing the board of the Reserve Bank of India.
Chidambaram, who had taken over as Finance Minister 18 months ago in August 2012, said the fiscal deficit target for 2013-14 will be met and the current account deficit (CAD) will be contained below USD 40 billion.
"I am glad that the measures taken by the RBI and measures taken by the government are complementing each other and have delivered substantially the goal of stability that we had set for ourselves 18 months ago," he added.
To a question about the issuance of new bank licences, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan said the central bank would take a decision in the next few weeks, subject to approval of the Election Commission.
"My sense is if all goes well, we should be able to do it (issue new licences) in a few weeks," Rajan said, adding that the RBI would approach the Election Commission to ensure there is no violation of the model code of conduct.
The code came into force on March 5, when the Lok Sabha poll schedule was announced.
Talking about the economy, Chidambaram said India must achieve "price stability and growth, that is what the people of the country of want and that is what the people of the country deserve."
He expressed confidence that by "working together" the government and RBI would be able to achieve these targets.
To a query on easing of curbs on gold imports, the Finance Minister said the government would revisit the matter after the final CAD numbers are out.


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Season 5
Friday, October 29, 1993, 10:00 AM
A dark shadow passed over the town of Ruto. Many of the townfolk looked and pointed at the vibrating black mass. Some people turned heel and ran. In North Castle, Princess Zelda was in her bedroom, holding a necklace. The necklace was a large, polished, blue, star sapphire entrapped in a twist of a gold snake, on a gold chain. It sparkled with its own internal light. It twisted and turned in mid-air, one end being held by Princess Zelda. She placed the necklace in an ornate box and placed it in a hidden alcove just as a knock was heard on her door. "Zelda?" Link called. Zelda smoothed a tapestry over the alcove, then walked away, as if it wasn't there. "Please, Link, come in." Zelda invited. The door opened, and Link walked in. He was bedraggled and somewhat filthy. "Did you find the container?" Zelda asked. Yes, I did." Link reached into his belt pack and pulled out an opalescent luminescent bottle. "I think I'm entitled to know what this is all about." Zelda took the bottle away from Link. It darkened momentarily in her grasp, but Link didn't see, because she had turned to close the door Link had left open. "It's tears from the God of Courage." Zelda explained. "They've been enshrined for millennia, but they may save us now. The Triforce has told me that you may not survive the day. If you do not keep the tears with you, you will die this day. A short time ago, my suspicion was confirmed. Someone has wished Ganon back to life."
Elsewhere on Hyrule, a putrid black shadow passed over an ancient, bleached-white temple. Animals scattered away in fright.
At the N Team's house in Megaland, excited cheering was prominent in the game room. The room was currently set up as a basketball court. Mega Man, Dr. Right, and Rick were playing via remote-controlled robots. Kevin and Lana walked into the room. "Don't you think that takes all the fun out of the game?" Lana asked. "Not really." Rick said. "It's actually quite fun." "That reminds me of Hoop-De-Doo-Dah-Day." Lana said. "I'm so disappointed that we missed it this year! We've gone the passed two years, but we missed it this years, because we were in New Orleans visiting Kevin's grandparents." "Yeah, and I didn't even think of taking a warp zone opener with us." Kevin said. "We had to wait until we were back at my house before we could go back to Videoland." "But we found out what we missed when we got back." Lana said. "Hoopless was a bit disappointed that he didn't even get to take a shot." "Some guy in a snow cap sank a ball almost as soon as the hoop came out." Kevin said. "What did he wish for?" Dr. Right asked. "For someone named Dragmire to come back better than before." Lana said. "Who's mega Dragmire?" Mega Man asked. "I got the impression that he was an old friend, or something like that." Kevin said. "By the way, where are the others?" "Stacey and the boys are playing football." Rick said. "Simon and Kid Icarus went to Mount Icarus. Something about a nice sauna bath; I don't know." He was silent for two seconds. "Off to Tetris for that new holiday in Lyle's honor?" "Yep. Just came back to get freshened up." Lana said.
A shadow passed over the window in Zelda's bedroom. Zelda panicked at the sight. "They're here." "Who's here?" Link asked. Zelda pushed the opalescent bottle into Link's hand and pushed him to the door. "Link, get out of here." "But - " "This isn't up for debate. Get out of Hyrule now!" Zelda yelled. Link hesitated, then rushed out the door. Zelda rushed to the window and locked it. She pressed against it, but it bent inward under the weight of the shadow.
Link rushed out a side door of North Castle. He knocked over a man. "Ow. Oh, I'm sorry." Link said. "Insolent dolt!" the man yelled. "Hey! I apologized!" Link said angrily. The man was wearing a rich red robe with a blue stone set in a gold delta on his forehead. His skin was a sickly blue. "Apologies are not good enough for the wizard Agahnim." Link recoiled in fear, recognizing the name. He struck Agahnim with his magical sword, but the sword passed right through. Agahnim laughed hysterically. Link shoved past Agahnim and ran off.
A warp opened in the game room. Link rushed out. Mega Man, Dr. Right, and Rick looked befuddled at him. "Who creates the Zelda games in your universe?" Link asked. "I really want to kill him." "Let me guess, the recently released The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past?" Rick asked. "Sheesh. Even the name is terrible. Where's Kevin?" "He's with Lana on Tetris. I guess you'll just have to put up with me." "What do you know about this game?" Dr. Right asked. "Not too much." Rick said. "It came out some time ago for the new system." "New system?" Dr. Right asked. Rick nodded. "Yeah. It's been out for about three years. The controller looks just like the one I'm wearing. There's also a Super Scope like the one I have." Dr. Right smiled. "So, that's why you chose them." "That's terrific." Link said, impatient. "What do you know about its story? I was nearly decapitated by Agahnim coming out of the castle. I know he lived some time ago, but beats me if I remember anything right now." "How did you guess there was a new game out if you don't remember Agahnim?" Rick asked, confused. "This old fact which I knew all along seemed just a little too absent. I know this sounds corny, but I can remember knowing this, but I can't seem to remember all of it. I can't recall a single case elsewhere happening. I told Zelda, but...I don't know." "Let me run some tests on you." Dr. Right said. "And what about Agahnim?" Link asked. "My sword just went right through him."
Rick walked into his bedroom, followed by Link, Mega Man, and Dr. Right. Rick activated his computer and began to type frantically. "I'm looking for - That's not - Not quite - Where is - Here! Agahnim, right hand man to Ganondorf Dragmire. Son of a - " Rick turned and faced Dr. Right. "Contact Kevin and Lana. Get them back now!!!" He turned to Mega Man. "Get Stacey, Romeo, and Julius!" A loud crash stopped everyone in their tracks. They rushed to the source of the crash. In the Warp Zone Shifter room, two robed men stood with their backs to the door. The Warp Zone Shifter blazed with tremendous blinding power. A warp began to open. The door opened, and Rick, Link, Mega Man, and Dr. Right ran into the room. Link grabbed the robe off one of the men. "That's him!" Link exclaimed. "Agahnim?" Rick asked. The other man turned, revealing a piggish face. "Ganon!" Link yelled in surprise. "Ganon and Agahnim jumped through the warp. Link lunged at the warp, but it closed before he reached it. Rick rushed to the Shifter's control panel and checked the destination coordinates. "They've jumped to Northridge." He faced Mega Man and Dr. Right. "Get the others! Tell them what happened." He then faced Link. "I'm going after them." "And you think I'm staying?" Link asked. "I don't think so!" "Didn't suggest it." Rick said. "Do you need to mega change the destination like Kevin and Lana did when they went after Mike?" Mega Man asked. Rick examined the computer. "It's been sabotaged. You'll have to fix it when you get back, Right." Rick punched some buttons, and the Shifter activated. It whirled with a loud noise. A warp opened. "Ready, Link?" Rick asked. "Let's do it." Link said. The two of them ran into the warp.
In a backstreet alley in Northridge, California, a warp opened with a loud num. Rick stumbled out, followed by Link. Link immediately examined himself while Rick looked up and down the alley. "They're not here. We must've missed them." Rick said. Link was flipping his hands over and over. "My Gods!" "Same thing happened last time. Don't you remember?" Rick asked. Link looked at him, surprised. "I've been here before?" He ceased paying attention to the fact that he was now "live action". "Where are we?" "Earth. This is an alley." Rick looked at Link. "We should look for them, but you'll stand out. Mr. Spock got by with a bandanna on his head, but you have bigger ears. And the clothes. Even though we're in California, you'll draw more attention to yourself than we need." Rick spotted some laundry on a clothes line. He looked around, then rushed to the line. He snagped a tie-dye shirt and a slightly large pair of pants. He returned to Link with the clothing. Link eyed the clothes. "I'm not sure whether I should thank you or not." "Shut up and put it on. This should pass until we get to Kevin's house. It's late enough that Mr. and Mrs. Keene should be home." Link remained silent and put the clothing on. Rick hid Link's ears under his hair.
The front door of the Keene house opened. Cheryl Keene, Kevin's mother, waved Rick and Link inside. Cheryl closed the door behind them. Rick. It's good to see you again. Where's Kevin? Who's this? He looks familiar." "I'm Link. We met briefly when you visited Videoland." "And you remembered that?" Rick asked him. Then he looked at Cheryl. "Link was here for Kevin's graduation party, but he seems to be having memory problems and can't remember it. Kevin should be coming as soon as he gets my message." Just then, Ned Keene, Kevin's father, walked into the room. "Rick? Is Kevin around?" "Honey, Kevin's still in Videoland." Cheryl informed him. "When's he coming back?" Ned asked. "We've got trouble." Rick said. The Keenes looked at him in surprise. "The new Zelda game that's out. One of the bad men from that game brought Ganon back to life, and they came to this dimension." "We lost them." Link added. "We couldn't look for them in the clothing that Link was wearing. Or these he's wearing right now, for that matter." Cheryl thought for a moment. "I think it's a little late to be looking for them today. Would you two like to stay tonight?" "Sure, Mrs. Keene." Rick said. "Cheryl." "Excuse me. Cheryl."
Dr. Right, Kevin, and Lana stood looking at the Shifter. It was largely intact, but one part was noticably missing. Its exploded parts lay everywhere. A blackened spot remained where the part was. "It'll take me a week, maybe two, to fix the Warp Zone Shifter." Dr. Right said. "And the warp opener left behind just happens to be the one that needed the new part. I still haven't gotten the part yet." "You mean we can't help Rick and Link?" Lana asked. "I can't even guarantee they made it through." Lana gasped. "For all I know, they may be floating around in some kind of limbo." "Well, we can't just do nothing." Kevin said. "I'm going to Hyrule to check on Princess Zelda. She deserves to know what happened to Link." "I'll go with you." Lana said. Kevin and Lana rushed out of the room, leaving Dr. Right alone. Dr. Right watched them leave, then finally spoke: "I'll just stay here and fix this while you guys go."
"Here are clothes for tomorrow, and a shirt for tonight. Kevin won't mind you wearing these." "Are you sure?" Link held the folded clothing in his arms. He was in a bathrobe with a towel over his shoulders, and his hair was wet. Cheryl passed a shirt to Rick. "Trust me." "Pero said that." "Relax, Link." Rick said. "And that shirt is for you to wear tonight, Rick." "Hey, thanks." Rick was silent for two seconds. "I wonder what's taking Kevin so long?" My sentiments exactly." Link said. "I'm sure he'll be along as soon as he can." Cheryl shook her head. "Pointed ears. I just can't get use to them." Cheryl left the room. Link was not amused. "Don't tell me you have something against my ears, too." Link said to Rick. Rick laughed. He spotted Kevin's Nintendo. "You've never played a Nintendo before, huh?" "Nintendo?" Link asked. "The name comes from three Japanese...uh...another country...words. Nin - we do all that we can. Ten - as best as we can. Do - and await the results." Rick stuck the Zelda II: The Adventure of Link cartridge into the Nintendo. He turned the Nintendo and the TV on. "But in Japan it's called the Famicom." Rick paused. "This game is called Zelda II: The Adventure of Link." "Eek! Who makes up these names?" Link asked. "Can I make up the next one?" "Not unless you can speak Japanese. Go ahead and play it. I'm going to see what's on the radio." Rick walked to the other side of the room and turned the radio on. He tuned it. Link sat in the director-style chair and read the opening story. He then pressed the Start button on the controller twice. He entered his name on the registration screen and started the game, but dropped the controller. "That's suppose to be me?" "Yep." "But that's Kevin and Lana." Rick was confused. "What?" Rick leaped over to Link's side. On the TV screen was shown the Throne room of North Castle. Also on the screen were a red, white, and blue Kevin; a pink, white, and brown Lana; and a purple, yellow, and tan Zelda. Their graphics moved on the screen. Their dialogue was written in the game's small dialogue box, with the speaking character's name in the border. "Not even Zelda's correct graphic," Rick said, "but I like it better." Link paid no attention to Rick. Lana and Zelda's graphics met at the center of the screen, briefly overlapping. Their graphics pulled apart, and Kevin's graphic approached Lana and Zelda's graphics.ZELDA I hadn't expected you to come. Where's Link? Is he okay? KEVIN We don't know. LANA The Warp Zone Shifter was sabotaged. Part of it exploded after they entered the warp. There's a good chance they didn't make it through. We can't follow, because the opener that was left here is malfunctioning and in need of maintanance. Link and Rick reacted to this, but Link reacted more. "We'll just see about that." Rick said. Rick stood up, removed another opener from his blue jeans pocket, aimed it at the center of the room, and pressed some buttons. The opener sparked and fizzled out, losing all power. "Drat,...looks like it's dead. They can't get here." "I can't go home." Link said.KEVIN We're going back to the Dr. Right's lab. ZELDA The shadow has vanished. I'll go with you. Rick jumped over to the Nintendo control deck. He turned it off, quickly exchanged the cartridge for the game Mega Man, and turned the control deck back on. Kevin, Lana, and Zelda did not show up. Rick tried with Mega Man II but did not succeed. He tried the rest of Kevin'S games, but it did not work. "I guess that's it." Rick said. "At least we now know why Kevin didn't come." Link said. "Are you boys hungry?" Cheryl called. "We've got some explaining to do." Link said quietly. Link and Rick stood up and exited the room.
Kevin, Lana, and Zelda walked into the Dr. Right's lab. Right looked up from his computer. Mega Man, Stacey, Romeo, and Julius stood in the room. "I see Mega Man found you three." Kevin said. "Kevin, I can confirm that Link and Rick went into the warp, but I cannot confirm that they left it." Dr. Right said. "I can't trace their lifesigns in the warp, so, if they didn't leave, they're dead. But I can confirm that Agahnim and Ganon did leave the warp." "We're hopeless now." Lana said dejectedly. Zelda brushed Lana's right hand. "We'll help rebuild it." Stacey smiled. "Right-a-roony." "I knew you guys would." Dr. Right said with a smile. "With your help, we may get it done by the end of next week." They all gathered around the computer.
Saturday, October 30, 1993, 8:30 AM
In the living room of the Keene House, Cheryl, Link, and Rick sat on the couch. Link was dressed in Kevin's clothes. Ned walked in, dressed for work. Cheryl stood up. "I'll go warm up the car." Ned said. "I'll be right with you." Cheryl said. Ned walked out the front door. Cheryl looked at Link. "I need a favor from you." "Name it." "Over this next week, Kevin was supposed to practice for a performance at the mall. He was chosen to be in a band that would play on Saturday. He was so excited. I told Helen last night that something came up, and Kevin wouldn't be in town this week. I...also told her that you could fill in for her." "Me?" "I told her you were his cousin, Linden Kyle, and that everyone used half of your first name and your last initial. Lin-K. Link thought for a moment. "Well,...okay. I'll do it. Kevin's going to owe me big time."
Simon and Kid Icarus entered the Warp Zone Shifter room. Everyone else was working on the Shifter. "It's about time you mega showed up!" "We finally got your note-icus." "We need you guys to go into town and get some supplies for us, okay?" Lana asked. "Anything for you, Your Loveliness." Simon said with a smile. "Good, because here's what we need." Dr. Right said, handing Simon a datapad.
Over the next week, Link and Rick helped the Keenes around the house, Link practiced with others in a studio, workers set up platforms at the mall, and Dr. Right and the N Team members worked on the Shifter.
Saturday, November 6, 1993, 11:45 AM
A crowd gathered around two platforms at the mall. Band members assembled on one platform. Dancers assembled on the other platform. They all wore identical shirts. Link was with the dancers and was wearing a bandanna like a hat. Various band members and dancers were wearing hats or bandannas. Cheryl and Rick stood with the crowd. Two suspicious characters snuck around behind the crowd.
In her bedroom in North Castle, Zelda pushed the tapestry back, revealing the alcove. She pulled out the ornate box and opened it. She lifted the blue star sapphire by its chain and contemplated for a moment. She put the box away and rushed out of the room, taking the necklace with her.
Zelda walked into the Shifter room, joining the others who were waiting anxiously. Lana walked up and gave Zelda a kiss. "You're back, Zelda." "There were a few things I needed to do." "We're about to make a test run on the Shifter, but the destination control is burnt, so we don't know where it will end up." Dr. Right informed her. He was silent for two seconds. "Well, everyone. Let's get to it." Everyone crowded around the Warp Zone Shifter's control panel.
One of the two suspicious characters, Agahnim, grabbed Cheryl. Rick was knocked down. Various members of the crowd backed away while others tried getting Cheryl away from Agahnim without getting themselves hurt. Link jumped off the platform. "You just had to choose now, didn't you?" Rick got to his feet. "Let her go." "You'd like that, huh?" Agahnim asked. Ganon moved to Agahnim's side. "We have her! Let's go!" Ganon lifted his hand and opened a warp. Ganon stepped through. Agahnim dragged Cheryl through. The warp closed with a tremendous bang. Link and Rick made it to the closing warp too late. "Hoo, boy." Rick said. "We are in trouble now."
The Shifter opened a warp, but it was weak and unstable. It wavered and changed color constantly. Zelda took the necklace out and threw it into the warp.


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Lupe Fiasco's Latest Single is a Salute to Lil B's Impossible Optimism
"All While Doing A Rubik's Cube One-Handed" feat. @LILBTHEBASEDGOD #enjoy pic.twitter.com/nP3oAKtgOh
— DROGASLight Out Now! (@LupeFiasco) October 25, 2017
"Protect Lil B and all lower-case betas"
New transmissions from Lupe Fiasco have been on the rise since the release of the rapper's latest studio album, Drogas Light.
HEAR: Lupe Fiasco Reunites with Soundtrakk on Full-Melt Single "Running From President"
Today's broadcast appears to be inspired by the grace and forgiveness of one Lil B, whose "all love" approach to rap beef has proven his place amongst rap's all-time most positive personalities. On the new track, presumably titled "All While Doing a Rubik's Cube One-Handed," the Chicago rapper waxes political over a dusty soul loop, sending a few shots at "Uncle Trump," later echoing the internet's "protect Lil B at all costs" sentiments; all delivered with Fiasco's hallmark smoothness.
HEAR: Lupe Fiasco Returns To Form on Introspective New Single "Coulda Been"
Hear the new song against an anime backdrop above. Refer to the dates below for Lupe Fiasco's full touring itinerary and hold tight for his next transmission.
Tour Dates:
Nov 03 @ The Belmont – Austin, TX
Nov 05 @ Gas Monkey Live! – Dallas, TX
Nov 10 @ The Belasco Theater – Los Angeles, CA
Nov 11 @ House of Blues – Anaheim, CA
Nov 15 @ House of Blues Chicago – Chicago, IL
Nov 16 @ Turner Hall Ballroom – Milwaukee, WI
Dec 08 @ Gothic Theatre – Englewood, CO
Dec 09 @ Belly Up – Aspen, CO


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Both Singapore Pools (SP) and the Singapore Turf Club (STC) will be exempted from the Remote Gambling Act, and will launch their online betting services soon ("Online betting to be introduced in next 2 months" and "Green light for online betting: Social workers warn of dangers"; last Friday).
Gambling, in any form, should not be encouraged, as it goes against the ethos of working for a living.
While detractors call for the cessation of authorised gambling outlets, proponents see them as promoting corporate social responsibility by collecting revenue and giving to charity.
Stopping or closing down all SP and STC outlets in the heartland or banning online betting is not going to stop gambling but will instead drive punters to place their bets with illegal bookies. This is the reason why legalised gambling was introduced in the 1960s to control widespread illegal gambling.
While safeguards are in place, the young, who are tech-savvy, are the most vulnerable to becoming addicted to gambling.
There is also the concern that they can find ways and means to access some illegal gambling websites which are blocked by the authorities.
The issue is why money on illegal bets should go to the bookies instead of the authorities and approved gaming organisations and used as revenue for social purposes.
I can understand the added efforts social workers and the National Council on Problem Gambling would have to put in to reduce the impact of problem gambling on individuals, their families and societies.
At the end of the day, there is a social cost involved, and a balance has to be struck between the economic benefits and social consequences of gambling.
Andrew Seow Chwee Guan


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In my opinion, working with our youth is one of the most important aspects of being a State Representative. Often times this might be overlooked because they cannot vote; however it is crucial we, as elected officials, maintain these connections because they are our Commonwealth's future. It is vitally important that we give our children the best education possible, as well as offer them guidance and direction so they can lead a successful life.
This past Friday, February 12th, I got the chance to participate in Clinton Middle School's Annual Career Day and it was a privilege to say the least. I was able to speak to the entire 8th grade class about what I do as their State Representative, an attorney, and as a Major in the Army Reserve. Although these roles are all very different, they all revolve around the same idea, which is doing good on a broader basis. This is what I strive for and this is the message I wanted the students to go home with. I would like to thank the amazing 8th graders that were not only great hosts but amazing young leaders!
It was a pleasure speaking as well as learning from these students in my district, as they responded to my presentation with thoughtful questions and comments. I can safely say that our community's future is in good hands.
Your friend,
Harold P. Naughton, Jr.


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Part TWO
here is a list:
-chicken jokes
-Titan 37
-magic poster
and another:
-vommit stains
-distinct odors
-almost constant yelling
and another:
-corrugation inspection
"Can I help you?" I ask the old man standing at Mr. Happy Puppet Head's window. It's 4 AM. it's Tolbert Wigsby.
"I aint doing nothing!" yells the old man.
"Mr. Happy Puppet Head says you're staring at him and he can't sleep," I begin to lower the Venetian Blinds.
"Hold it!" Old Man Wigsby sticks his cane into the window and holds the blinds up. I try to close the window, but it won't close all the way with the cane stuck in it. "Hold it! I said hold it!"
the FINAL list:
-laser shows
-linoleum showers
-Literary Theory


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The Transcarpathian tourist sparkle will appear on National Bank collection coins
As the National Bank reports, officially the coins will be presented on February 26, but pre-ordering collectible coins from the Central Bank can be already today.
Commemorative coins "Palanok" presented as silver coins in denomination of 10 hryvnias and from Nickel silver with a face value of 5 hryvnia. They are devoted to ancient historical and military-architectural monument, one of the original fortifications of the late middle ages in Central Europe. Coin of 10 hryvnia made of 925 silver, weight – 31.1 grams, circulation – 3000 pieces.
Coin 5 hryvnia's circulation is 40 000 pieces.
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I loved so many of the embellishments in these kits this month! The veneers, the vellum die-cuts, the project life cards, the papers - were all combined on this page. I punched out tiny little circles from the patterned papers in the kits to put in the middle of the cameras on the paper. Love how it turned out! I also used one of the cards from the additional card set in the shop this month and outlined the word 'Joy' with a pink marker. Thanks for looking!


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Fraudulent Promotion Of UEW Governing Council Chairman Under Current Regime
Since my days as a student in St.Mary's Boys Senior High School, I have come to admire and respect Catholic priests so much. I had the opportunity when I was in St.Mary's Boys Senior High School to know these men in cassock very well. They are peacemakers, caring and loving.
On the basis of bias, I should have been the last person to criticise/rebuke one of them for departing from the norm. Let me as a matter of consideration defy the odds which I consider very difficult and speak to the issues as they are for the benefit of shaping UEW. The recent despicable conduct of Reverend Father Anthony Afful Broni affords me the avenue to doubt the virtues of life he learnt at the seminary. He is the most vindictive and callous priest I have ever come across.
The University has been shut down as a result of certain senseless decisions he took by the supporting hands of UEW governing council chairman, Prof. Emmanuel Nicholas Abakah who has proven beyond doubt that, he is incapable of ensuring the smooth and efficient administration of UEW.
Let me not digress from the subject matter at this point in time. The university was created by an Act of parliament as a public institution. It has a statute that spells out appointment and promotion of senior members of the University. The appointment and promotion board is a statutory committee under the governing council. Like I said earlier, the impasse in UEW is not caused by any external factor but rather, the flagrant disrespect of the laws that govern the institution by administrators.
The unlawful dismissal of some senior lecturers of UEW on laughable claims by the most criminally minded VC sparked a protracted agitation in UEW which eventually took students to the street to demonstrate for their sacked lecturers to be reinstated by the governing council.
What is quite strange is that UEW governing council has failed in two years to get this noble institution a chancellor for reasons best known to Prof. Emmanuel Nicholas Abakah and his crooks. This points to a serious breach of section 12(1) Of Act,2004(Act 672). Again the University now operates without adherence to statute 4(a)(b)(c) and (d).
What is also disturbing is that the governing council chairman according to documents before me has surreptitiously been promoted as a Full professor. Some of us are also aware that, on 13th December 2013, Associate Prof. Emmanuel Nicholas Abakah wrote a letter to the Vice-Chancellor for promotion as a full professor, his application fell short of the standard and requirement so he couldn't get the said promotion.
Today as a chairman of the governing council, he has been promoted to the status of full professor which according to the document before me signed by Anthony Afful Broni in 15th January 2019 with reference number, PF/405/154, the fraudulent promotion takes effect from 13 December,2013 to 31st December,2013 with certain financial entitlement in retrospection.
It is also on record on that, Prof.E.N Abakah's application in 2013 didn't go through because it fell short of the requirement. The rules of promotion in the UEW statute provides in explicit terms that, at least 12months(1year) before the date of retirement, the application for same should be submitted for" consideration". In the case of Prof. E.N Abakah, he failed to adhere to the rules so his application was rejected and thrown into the dust bin by the then registrar.
He applied in December 2013 when he was going to retire in September 2014.
Let me deal with what I consider a conflict of interest on the part of the UEW governing council chairman concerning his illegal promotion to the status of full professor.
If you carefully look at the statute of UEW, such promotion falls under the appointment and promotion Board which is a statutory committee(board) under the UEW governing council.[ See statute 22 schedule A]
Now when there is an application for promotion, it takes consideration at the appointment and promotion board and when everything is conclusively done, a report is compiled for onward approval by council. So invariably, it is the council that approves any promotion in UEW. Let it also be clear that, when the APB finishes their work, it goes to council for deliberation for approval [see Statute 21(a)(b)I, II and III)].
Again during such meeting, it is the same governing council chairman who chairs, in this case E.N Abakah would have to chair the deliberation of his promotion to the status of Full Professor. What an unconscious absurdity!
The question is, had it not been his current position as the governing council chairman,would he have been promoted to this status considering the fact that,his application in 2013 fell short of the requirement pursuant to the statute of UEW?
The law also prescribes in mandatory terms that, The Registrar shall communicate the decision of the Appointments and Promotions Board to the applicant within four weeks, and in the case of appointments requiring prior approval by the University Council, within two weeks after such approval.[ see statute 22(IX)]…
The above quoted provision of the law should tell You and I that,if he had met the requirement particularly the first time he mounted the application for promotion in 2013,section 22(IX) of UEW statute wouldnt have been activated today.
Let me use this opportunity to call on the National Council for Tertiary Education and the minister of Education to take this matter up and ensure that,UEW is not dictated by the whims and caprices of some selfish individuals who are bent on sinking the university because of their selfish greed.
#When a professor in the academia fails to appreciate simple common sense, a first-degree holder like my type should be candid enough to point it out without fear.#
Dawda Eric(Equity)
UEW Alumnus
24th March,2019
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Amanda Wimble, Director of Marketing, began her career with EBI Consulting in 2015. Under her leadership, EBI upgraded its online presence through a revamped website and the formalization of a content marketing program focused on thought leadership. As Director of Marketing, Amanda is responsible for driving EBI's strategic plans through to execution, with a focus on creating effective and desired positioning, branding, and messaging for EBI's various prospect and client markets. She also acts as an extension of sales management, helping to create and execute account-based marketing strategies and further evolve EBI's thought leadership program.
Prior to joining EBI, Amanda worked for an environmental product development startup in Boston, developing a formal sales and marketing function as the company's flagship product progressed from bench scale to commercialization.
Amanda graduated cum laude twice from Boston University, once with a Bachelors in Environmental Analysis and Policy and again with a Masters in Energy and Environmental Analysis. She is a member of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) and has volunteered with the Cleantech Open in Boston.


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What the BC Public Service Offers You
There are many reasons to develop your career with the BC Public Service. Great benefits, strong core values, and flexible work options are just a few of the features that make our organization a great place to work.
Award-Winning Employer
For the last several years, Mediacorp Canada Inc. has selected the BC Public Service as one of Canada's Top 100 employers, one of BC's Top Employers, one of Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers, one of the Top Employers for Canadians Over 40, one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, and one of Canada's Greenest Employers. These are just some of the awards recognizing our commitment to providing an exceptional, environmentally conscious workplace and innovative programs that accommodate the diverse needs of our employees. Visit Eluta to find out more about what makes us great. Current employees with an IDIR can also visit @Work for more information about current and past awards.
Employee Benefits
We offer many employee benefits, career mobility, and learning opportunities in the BC Public Service.
BC Public Service Values
Learn about the six professional values that represent the qualities we want to promote in the BC Public Service.
Human Resource Policies
Learn about the objectives and human resource policies that support employees in the BC Public Service.
Diversity & Accommodation
The BC Public Service supports a diverse workplace and removing workplace barriers. Learn about the ways we encourage diversity. We offer programs such as the Indigenous Youth Internship Program and the Work-Able Internship, and support employees with disabilities through reasonable accommodation.
Work-Able Internship
Work-Able is a post-secondary internship program for graduates with disabilities. Learn how to apply and how the program could benefit you.
Flexible Work Options Toolkit
Find resources for employees and supervisors to implement mobile work and flexible schedules.
Pacific Leaders
The BC Public Service is a great place to build a career. We're investing in the public service to ensure that our talented and dedicated employees are supported to even higher levels of innovation and achievement.
Indigenous Youth Internship Program
Every year, we provide a 12-month paid internship for up to 25 young Indigenous British Columbians. Our aim in providing this opportunity is to help build professional skills and networks for pursuing a career in government, and above all, awaken the capacity for leadership. We want to support our young people who want to make a difference and empower them to lead their communities and our province into the future.
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We can't think of a better place to begin your career. This is an exciting time for you—a time to gain experience and to discover how you may fit into the professional world. A co-op placement with the BC Public Service could pave the way to a rewarding future.
Community Involvement
Premier's Awards
The Premier's Innovation & Excellence Awards, one of several BC Public Service recognition programs, showcases and celebrates outstanding BC Public Service employees whose professionalism, dedication, and innovation have made a difference in many lives and communities in B.C.


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Leah Tinari lives and works in New York, NY. Leah works in acrylic and gouache on both paper and canvas.
My work is a celebration of life. I strive to make paintings of my life, the people and the world around me. I want to create a wonderful and vital dialog between people and art, and between art and life
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Welcome to Xtracare Dental located in Tacoma, WA4:27 PM
We are a community family dental clinic in Tacoma. As a family community dental clinic, we are committed to providing affordable and quality dental care.
We provide dental care to everyone regardless of their income. We offer routine dental exams, extractions, root canals, implants, crown and fixed bridges, emergency dental care to name a few.
For those who have dental phobias, our Tacoma dentist, Dr. Guzha offers nitrous oxide or oral sedation.
Xtracare Community Family Dental in Tacoma strives to provide a comfortable and stress-free dental experience. We take most insurances, discounted dental programs, and CareCredit.


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French Montana & Drake Celebrate Rule-Breakers on "No Stylist"
French Montana is gearing up to release his third album, today sharing three new tracks highlighted by his previously-announced single with Drake, titled "No Stylist." At the core, the New York-inspired song is a nod to the rule-breakers in both fashion and hip-hop.
"I always felt like [the Bronx] got overlooked when it came to fashion," French Montana told Zane Lowe during today's premiere. "And I feel like people that changed fashion was the icons that we looked up to like Slick Rick when he came out with 40 chains on all the vintage looks and even brings it up to date. When Cam'ron came out with the pink Mink and everybody you know it's just people that changed culture because everybody thinks if you go to Fashion Week you know how to dress. That's not, there's ninety nine point nine people out there that don't go to Fashion Week they could dress better than anybody on that runway. We want to give that dope boy on the corner."
French and Drizzy have reportedly already filmed the music video for "No Stylist" in New York. Expect cameos from Dapper Dan, Slick Rick, Cam'ron, and more, as the aesthetic is due to arrive next Friday, September 28.
Alongside the Drake collab, Montana also shares "Nervous" and "Juice." You can stream those below.
Be on the lookout for more from French Montana's anticipated new album.
Up next, see 2 Chainz, Drake, and Quavo's child lookalikes in just-released "Bigger Than You" video.


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Clumps of bulblets are produced at the tops of long stalks. These root themselves when the stalks fall, and so the offspring "walk" away from their parent plant. These are very ornamental, and children find them fun to grow. Good culinary as well.
herbaceous perennial
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A Company That Offers New Water Heater Installation in Philadelphia
Are you looking for new water heater installation? Maybe you're battling to figure out the difference between different systems and determine which one is right for you? You've come to the right company. A new water heater is a big investment and should be carried out with care by an experienced plumber. As a water heater installer in Philadelphia, we have extensive experience and knowledge when it comes to choosing the right system for our residential and commercial clients. We can advise on the different brands, types, and sizes, from tankless to tank, solar options, heat pumps, and more. We also offer a fast and affordable installation service and water heater repair services. Don't settle for less than you deserve. Contact Ben Manis Plumbing today for a water heater estimate and let us make sure you have hot, flowing water through your property.
How Much Should Water Heater Installation Cost in Philadelphia?
If you're looking for the typical water heater installation cost for a new water heater, it will depend on the type of new model you choose, the size needed, and a few other factors, and you'll need to decide what price you will pay for hot, flowing water. However, a water heater is a must for any home. As technology continues to advance, so the efficiency of the systems increases, making hot water, on average, even more affordable than ever before. While some systems are easy enough to install yourself by watching a video, it is always better to call a professional to ensure the job is done quickly and properly.
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Browsing StackOverflow, I came across a question asking how to programmatically shut down the computer in Delphi when targeting OS X. Mysteriously, the question has been met with four downvotes as I write this, leaving it 'on hold as off-topic' until the darstardly questioner stops thinking a programmer's Q&A site is a proper place for programming questions or something.
Anyhow, with respect to the question, one easy way to do the deed is to use a Cocoa NSAppleScript object to run the following piece of AppleScript:
tell application "Finder" to shut down
As desired, 'to shut down' can be replaced with 'to restart', 'to sleep' or 'to log out'.
Now in Delphi, NSAppleScript (or more exactly, a wrapper interface type for NSAppleScript) is declared in the Macapi.Foundation unit. Alas, but this is misdeclared, or at least was when I last looked (see here – if someone wants to confirm this is still the case in the latest and greatest, please do in the comments). As such, you need to fix the declaration before using it. On the other hand, fixing it is easy:
uses Macapi.ObjectiveC, Macapi.CocoaTypes, Macapi.Foundation; type NSAppleScript = interface(NSObject) ['{0AB1D902-25CE-4F0B-A3BE-C4ABEDEB88BC}'] function compileAndReturnError(errorInfo: Pointer): Boolean; cdecl; function executeAndReturnError(errorInfo: Pointer): Pointer; cdecl; function executeAppleEvent(event: NSAppleEventDescriptor; error: Pointer): Pointer; cdecl; function initWithContentsOfURL(url: NSURL; error: Pointer): Pointer; cdecl; function initWithSource(source: NSString): Pointer; cdecl; function isCompiled: Boolean; cdecl; function source: NSString; cdecl; end; TNSAppleScript = class(TOCGenericImport<NSAppleScriptClass, NSAppleScript>) end; procedure TForm1.Button1Click(Sender: TObject); var Script: NSAppleScript; Error: Pointer; begin Error := nil; Script := TNSAppleScript.Wrap(TNSAppleScript.Alloc.initWithSource( NSSTR('tell application "Finder" to shut down'))); try if Script.executeAndReturnError(Error) = nil then raise EOSError.Create('AppleScript macro failed'); finally Script.release; end; end;


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Homemade Vanilla Essence is easy to make and will reward you every time you cook or bake.
Yield 1 x # 20 Fowlers Bottle
3 Vanilla pods spilt, lengthways
700 mL vodka (or brandy)
1/4 cup sugar
Place ring on # 20 Bottle
Add vanilla beans and sugar to bottle, top up with vodka or brandy. Seal with lid and clip.
Process in your Simple Natural Preserving Kit for 60 minutes.
Remove from Kit, alllow to cool with clips on for 12-18 hours. Remove clips, store in a cool, dark place for 3 - months. Each month gently invert the bottle.


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Yesterday morning the story cafe relocated to the coffee shop at the New Walk Museum and Art Gallery. We had a lovely time! It was great to find inspiration amongst the artworks and artefacts, and to gather round the table to talk about the ideas that had been generated, and how we might develop them. A knitted child's sock from ancient Egypt, an old wooden chest and a painting of a woman with violently smeared lipstick were among the things that caught our attention. Take a look at the V & A website for a wealth of great ideas for developing poems and stories from art.
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