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Top - Charity shop (Mama Swans), Jeans - Primark, Sunglasses - New Look, Head Scarf - Vintage, Shoes - Shoe Zone.
Total Outfit Price: £10.00
I tried out a action on Picasa called 1960's (hence the name of the post), not to sure if I like it or not. I'm looking around for some nice photoshop actions to make my outfit pictures look better! I am soo busy with uni work. Mama Swan and I went out earlier this morning so I could take some photographs for this project.
My outfit today is a bit blah! I really couldn't be bothered which is naughty I know but sometimes tiredness takes over. On the up side only a few days left till I get my 2 weeks off! yayayayayay. I expect I'll be posting quite a bit over that time, which is always nice.
I am hoping that we can break over 1,000 page views this month (it's been a little slow, but that's not ever going to stop me). I've decided that if I reach over a 1,000 page views by the end of March (Friday). I will hold a giveaway! (Expect cute jewellery and maybe Easter themed?? hmmmm)
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Wed, 11 Sep 2019
A police officer has been headbutted and spat on during an arrest this lunchtime.
Plain clothes officers had been speaking to a wanted man on Prospect Terrace.
The man was seen attempting to swallow a number of items during the incident. Officers attempted to restrain the male and the retrieve the items.
A force spokesperson said: "We can confirm one officer was head butted and spat on during the arrest."
It's understood a passer-by intervened to help police during the incident.
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Offshore Sailing School describes its "Learn to Sail" course:"Our Learn to Sail course includes comprehensive classroom and on-water sailing instruction each day. It's a terrific basic sailing learning experience that epitomizes the beauty of sailing -- intense, fun, challenging, relaxing and rewarding.
"You'll sail the dynamic COLGATE 26, America's #1 training sailboat. This carefully thought-out, award-winning sport boat has a huge comfortable cockpit, many go-fast adjustments, safety features and easy handling characteristics. No more than three other classmates and your instructor are aboard, insuring maximum individual instruction and a job for everyone at all times."
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Saturday, December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas
We had a great Christmas today. We woke up, opened gifts and had a cup of coffee. I then made a last minute gift for a friend that is coming over later and started on the feast! Oh what a feast it was! I made 4 pizzas from scratch and 2 lasagnas from scratch. They all turned out wonderful! I will get back into the swing of things in a few days. I am going to enjoy some much needed time off and spend some quality time with the family. Please check my Etsy site www.autumnsteam.etsy.com for new listings daily. I have a few pieces from the 2010 Collection that still need to be listed on Etsy. I will be working on that in the next few days.
This next year is going to bring some really exciting art from Autumn Steam. Please keep in touch with me and visiting my Etsy store. We have some wonderful inventions in the works! We just don't have time to do it all.
Thanks for all your support this year! Merry Christmas!
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I love Cargo's three blushes in one shiny tin because they work perfectly for my skin tone, which has red undertones and is nearly the colour of cinnamon. I usually put a little on in the morning and it stays all day, giving me an instant glow! These are tried and true staples in my minimalist make-up regimen, since I rarely use foundation. All three colours blend perfectly for a balanced finish.
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I like to switch-it-up, depending on the occasion, above are the ones I use often. There is more so do visit to discover your own. These little tins go a long way! And who doesn't love more bang for your hard-earned bucks?


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Join Toronto Tabla Ensemble for the official release party of their new album, BHUMIKA. This concert will include percussion-driven pieces from the album and feature the addition of new members Nilan Chaudhuri and William Rossel based out of San Francisco. The album will be available for sale at the show and is out now on iTunes and Spotify.
Since 1991, the Ensemble has mesmerized audiences using the rhythms and grooves of North India to collaborate with music and dance from around the world. Bhumika follows this blueprint with its modern, high-energy approach. The new repertoire has brought audiences to the edge of their seats by showcasing the complexity of pure traditional tabla augmented by South Indian percussion, Japanese taiko, and kathak dance to create a high energy stage presence.
Founded by tabla master Ritesh Das, Toronto Tabla Ensemble has performed to sold-out audiences across Canada, USA, Australia and India. They were nominated for a JUNO Award for their album Firedance and their compositions have been licensed for commercials, films, and as the theme music for CBC Radio's daily Metro Morning.


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Panforming is a process in which a sheet of translucent material is laid over the top of a form including letters and logos. The sheet is heated to the specific temperature at which it begins to soften. Using vacuum pressure, the softened sheet is then sucked firmly down over the form. The plastic takes on the shapes of letters and logos as though they were pressed into the surface from behind. When the material cools it regains its regular hard and strong surface.
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Beginning in October, Ms. Bartl will be hosting a monthly 'Coffee with the Principal'. All are welcome and invited to attend this opportunity to connect with our Principal and others in the community throughout the year. The first event will be held on Friday, October 4 at 9:30 am. The times for this event will alternate between morning and afternoon throughout the school year. No need to RSVP.
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Striped Backstrap Clutch | Ethically Sourced Guatemala
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Carry a piece of history with this adorable little clutch. The striped design is handwoven on traditional backstrap looms by artisans in the highlands of Guatemala. Their internationally renowned weaving skills tell a story through color and patterns of a tradition passed down through generations.
- Material: 100% Cotton with natural dyes
- Measurements: L 10.5″ x H 7.5″ + 3″ Tassels
- Color: Black
- Details: Zippered closure + Black lining
- Handmade with love in Guatemala
- As with all handcrafted goods, there are slight variations making each piece a work of art and truly one of a kind.
A nonprofit organization located in Panajachel, a small town on Lake Atitlan in the western highlands of Guatemala, is dedicated to connecting 120 indigenous artisans from the surrounding area to international markets. Through Fair Trade programs, they empower women artisans, their families, and their communities to strengthen their entrepreneurial ecosystems. The foundation leverages traditional Maya heritage and art to rescue, preserve and promote the ancestral culture of the highland artisans with a focus on backstrap weaving.
By earning a fair price for their work, the artisans are able to provide sustenance, medical care and education to their children and contribute economically in their communities.
The textiles are entirely produced on traditional backstrap looms, which have been in use since the time of the Maya empire. This highly specialized weaving technique has been passed down from grandmother to mother and mother to daughter for hundreds of generations and produces intricate, durable textiles. This technique is time consuming but also very versatile and can be used to create fabrics light or heavy, smooth or textured, with endless color combinations and ikat designs.
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Fox's Star season finale aired May 8, and along with it came the long-awaited American Sound Awards (ASA) ceremony, where the girl band, Take 3, is up for Best Pop Album.
To start the awards show is a sacrilegious music performance, from the singer everyone loves to hate, Lil Dini (Marcos Palacios), and up-and-coming rapper Rashad (Major).
Lil Dini is shirtless with a bunch of crucifixes hanging from his neck, performing alongside a giant light up cross and a likeness of himself cloaked with a halo behind his head, as if he were a saint. Rashad is dressed up like the pope. There's even a choir dressed in white.
And then there's the back up dancers, because no performance could be complete without them. What little clothing they do have on makes them look like nuns as they suggestively move, gyrate, and shake their behinds around the stage.
What makes Rashad's part in the performance even worse is that according to Carlotta (Queen Latifah) and Miss Bruce (Miss Lawrence) he's supposed to be "some church boy." Keyword, "supposed to be." It's also revealed later he was high during the performance.
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The feeling's 'mutual'
Did you know the Oddfellows is a mutual? We chat to Society CEO Jane Nelson about what this means for our policyholders
The Oddfellows is a proud member of the Association of Financial Mutuals (AFM), the trade body that represents mutual insurers, friendly societies and other financial mutuals across the UK.
Put simply, a mutual is an organisation supplying financial services products, such as investment bonds and ISAs, and is owned by its members or customers.
As a mutual with no shareholder dividends to pay, all the Oddfellows' profits are distributed back to its policyholders through lower management charges and bonuses. So not only do they get potentially greater returns on savings and investments with us, but they also get a say in how the Society's run too.
In January 2016 Society CEO, Jane Nelson, became the AFM's Vice-Chair. We caught up with Jane to find out what it's all about.
OT: First of all, congratulations on being appointed Vice-Chair last year. What does your new role entail?
JN: As Vice-Chair of AFM, I sit on the Board of the trade body. Where the Chairman is absent, I run meetings of the Board and have a say on key issues. I am also responsible for managing the accounts.
OT: What is the purpose of the AFM?
JN: Essentially, to promote the sector, and the benefits of mutuality. By helping a wide range of people—including members, journalists, politicians and regulators—understand the values of mutuality, the AFM helps secure the continued success of its members.
OT: Why is it important the Oddfellows is represented at the AFM?
JN: The AFM plays such an important role in influencing the business environment we operate in. By working with other mutuals, we can ensure the Oddfellows stays regularly updated on developments in the sector more generally, as well as allowing the unique voice of our Society to be heard.
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6th International Conference on Management Leadership and Governance ICMLG – 2018
6th International Conference on Management Leadership and Governance ICMLG – 2018
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This conference is to be held in Bankok, Thailand May 24-25, 2018. Dr. Phil Davidson is very involved in this group and on the planning team for the conference (although he tells me he doesn't anticipate attending). Phil encourageed the DM faculty to submit to the 2014 conference; it was held at Babson College, which is less than an hour from my home. Three of us from UOPX submitted a proposal for a poster for our work in progress study on women on boards - and it was accepted. Phil was unable to attend at the last minute, and asked me to give his presentation. My first academic presentations - I caught the bug!
The conference was small and very global. If you are interested in women and governance issues, this might be perfect for you! Bankok sounds pretty exciting also!
This is the First call for papers for the 6th International Conference on Management Leadership and Governance ICMLG – 2018 being held atBangkok University, Thailand on the 24th - 25th May 2018.
The call for papers will close on 02 November 2017.
The conference provides an international opportunity for scientific discussion and collaboration on a broad range of topics associated with recent trends in management, leadership and governance. These fields of study are broadly described as including issues related to the management of the organisations' resources, the interface between senior management and the formal governance of the organisation. This Conference provides a forum for discussion, collaboration and intellectual exchange for all those interested in any of these fields of research or practice. For more information and to make a submission, please see here
Academic research, case studies and work-in-progress/posters are welcomed approaches. PhD Research, proposals for roundtable discussions, non-academic contributions and product demonstrations based on the main themes are also invited.
Papers accepted for the conference will be published in the conference proceedings, subject to author registration and payment. The proceedings are published with an ISBN and ISSN and are indexed by a number of accreditation bodies, including Thompson IS WoS.
Papers that have been presented at the conference will also be considered for revision and publication by the following journals:
· Leadership & Organizational Development Journal published by Emerald ISSN: 0143-7739
· International Journal of Complexity in Leadership and Managementpublished by Inderscience ISSNs - online: 1759-0264 and print: 1759-0256
· Electronic Journal of Management, Leadership and Governance published by ACPIL
· International Journal of Emerging Markets published by Emerald ISSN: 1746-8809
Please feel free to circulate this message to any colleagues or contacts you think may be interested.
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Title: Gekiganger 3: The Movie
English: Gekiganger 3
Synonyms: Gekiganger 3: Nekketsu Daikessen, Nadesico OVA
Japanese: ゲキ・ガンガー3 熱血大決戦
Type: Ova
Total: 1
Status: Completed
Aired: Feb 21, 1998
Genres: Action, Comedy, Mecha, Parody, Sci-Fi, Shounen
Duration: 30 min.
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Summary: Ken, Joe, and Akira, three high school students, must combine their three mecha into Gekiganger III to defeat the evil Prince Akara and Emperor Hyperion. The OAV is a compilation of the scenes from Nadesico, a new "movie", and is a parody of many mecha series from the 80s. (Source: ANN)


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Companies and the capitalist system of economic organisation are strongly linked. The company form of organisation has been the most successful vehicle yet devised for pooling the savings and resources of many people and investing them to generate wealth. The fortune of these companies is vital for the economic wellbeing of society and their performance is closely watched. The key indicator of company performance is provided by company financial reports. An understanding of the accounting methods used to assemble these financial reports is essential if the performance of any company is to be successfully evaluated.
This unit is designed to provide students with an understanding of, and practise in applying, those accounting methods that are used in forming, reorganising, consolidating and liquidating company structures, and preparing financial statements for companies and groups of companies that comply with all legal and accounting requirements. It is also designed to highlight where the weaknesses exist in financial reporting by companies.
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A few months ago a new student was welcomed in Robby's classroom. Initially my little guy was excited about the prospect of a new friend. Unfortunately, this child has not been amicable to forming friendships with his classmates and has developed a reputation of being a bit of a bully. This child, let's call him Chris to protect his identity, has a propensity for pinching and punching when he does not get his way. Robby had several run-ins with Chris, resulting in his coming home covered with pinch marks. A conference with the Principal and his teacher stopped the aggression towards Robby, but I only assume that the other students are not faring as well.
After my conference to discuss the pinching, Scott and I brainstormed with Robby ways to deal with the situation should it arise again. We came up with several ideas, none of which involved physical retaliation. Although I don't mind Robby defending himself, we would prefer that he always use force as a last resort. The past few weeks have been calm, so we have assumed that the bullying was behind us.
Yesterday afternoon Robby met me at his classroom door with a mischievous smile. When I asked him about his day, he proudly informed me that he had taught Chris how to climb a tree. I was intrigued because I didn't know that he had resumed a friendship with the child. I began to ask some probing questions, hoping to get more information.
I was disappointed to learn that Chris's bullying mentality had not waned. He was continuing to pinch other classmates but, according to Robby, had only become sneakier so that he doesn't get caught. Robby also revealed that Chris has taken to taunting and laughing at other classmates, mocking perceived flaws and just being mean. Although he denied being pinched recently, I suspect that Robby has been the recipient on a few occasions. After listening to Robby complain about Chris, I asked him why he taught him to climb the tree. It seemed odd and out of character for him to socialize with a child who is picking on others.
His smile broadened and he coyly responded, "Well, Momom. I do have to tell you something. I taught him how to climb really high, but I didn't show him how to get down. You should have seen him wailing and screaming up there. Miss Abeer had to get Mr. Jordan to get him down. You know what Momom? I don't think he is going to make fun of my friends anymore because we saw him stuck in a tree."
I should have known that Robby would figure out a way to school a bully in a non-violent way. Instead of battling with words or fists, my little Koopa devised a better method. He tricked the bully into becoming stranded in a tree.
About Me
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- I am a below knee amputee. More importantly, I am also Mommy to two boys, a very active 10 year old (Robby) and an mischievous toddler (Timmy). I have learned that being a parent with a disability can create some unusual and sometimes humorous situations. This blogger is available for hire! Let's talk and learn how a blog can expand your business.
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Everyone hunts. We wake up and go to work in order to provide food, shelter, and water for our family. And in that aspect, our work is our hunt.
But, is hunting too dramatic of a metaphor? Not at all. Just as a lion wakes up every day and hunts for food, as mentioned, we do the exact same thing. We?re no different than the lion or any other animal in the wild – we need food and nutrition, and the financial resources to acquire both.
It?s rare that we think about food in this context of hunting for it. ?We have the luxury of thinking about food in terms of taste, with tons of meal options right at our fingertips. ?We don?t think about food in the matter that it was originally intended – for survival.
What would happen if we ate our food with that kind of purpose? For the purpose of survival, nutrition, and energy.
Acknowledging food for its original purpose is a shift in mindset that can dramatically change our health. ?Instead of focusing solely on taste and convenience in the manner that most do today, eating with a purpose eliminates unhealthy choices and overeating. ?Sheesh, you could even schedule a cheat meal guilt free when you eat with a purpose.
Have you ever noticed that some people you meet just seem to be passionate and energetic about their craft? ?They seem to just have an endless supply of energy day in and day out without fail, and they always bring their A game.
Part of that is passion and who you are as a person. ?But I?m willing to bet that a large part of having the right amount of energy is lifestyle related.
Good, solid, real foods give our body the nutrients we need. ?And those nutrients convert to the energy you?ll need to perform at a high level throughout the day. ?
When I think about food, nutrition, and a demanding lifestyle, I can only think about the older professional athletes that have excelled beyond their prime.
Part of being a great athlete is staying in the game long enough to put up the numbers you're looking for. And it?s the same concept?for us ?regular? people. If you want to earn the income or the position that?s at the top of the food chain, you have to perform at a high level for an extended period. You have to be fueled with the right nutrients, you have to take care of yourself, and you have to be present. You would never hear an athlete call out of a big game because of lack of rest, or feeling rough from consuming the wrong sources of food. In that same regard, you can?t claim a sick day just because the entire pizza you ate and washed down with a high-fructose soda left you feeling pretty rough the next day.
Sometimes people are so hell bent on accomplishing their goals that they forget to prioritize the things that give us the fuel to accomplish great things. We take the fast food route, skip a workout, and forget to give ourselves the necessary rest to make the most out of the next day. And ultimately, we burn out. But all of that can be changed if we start prioritizing our health – our overall, full-body, mental, physical, and emotional health.
But, don?t just take it from me. Take a look at this – ?I was reading an article about Vince Carter, a 40-year-old NBA player who played for the Memphis Grizzlies for the 2016-2017 season and noticed a few trends on health, fuel, and making decisions that weigh the long term of your life.
Here?s the interview with GQ Magazine talking to Vince Carter about his health and how he maintains his health throughout the 82-game NBA season.
[GQ]: I?m sure you can?t eat the same way now that you did at 25, 30 or 35. Are there any foods you try to avoid or get more of now with having to focus more closely on what you?re putting into your body to get what you need out of it?
[VC]: ?I try to eat lots of vegetables and greens. I like foods that fuel. I?m a sweater, so I prefer pasta for my pre-game meals most of the time. I don?t drink soda because I lose so much [fluid] when I play that I need to replenish. I don?t really eat as much fried food as I would have when I was younger because my body can?t shed it as fast. I?m able to have more bad days than the average older guy with just the way my body works, but I don?t take advantage of that. I know I can get away with bad days, but I don?t do it all the time. For me, playing in this league and playing a lot of minutes, I make sure I have the energy foods that kind of help me perform. I don?t really eat pork as much. There?s no particular reason. I just stay away from it. I?m just smart about what I eat and the times I eat.
While we?re at it, take a second and check out The Real-Life Diet of Vince Carter.
When we hunt with the intent to fill our bodies with solid, healthy fuels, the rest falls into place. Is it easy? Not at all. Skipping the fast food drive through line to meal prep and plan your intake amounts is a big task. But is it worth it? Try it out!
And while you?re at it, keep in mind: we?re all hunting. We?re all searching for the best life possible, and that means we?re all on this route together. ?If you hit a plateau in your meal planning, or have questions on what to eat or when,?reach out. ?I?m here with you every step of the way. ?Together, we?re prioritizing our health, hunting for the right nutrients, and heading to the top of every ladder.


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Introduction: Rock Lobster Computer Prank
Update: The website I was using to do this got a little messed up so this prank no longer works. I'm sorry.
This is a really simple way to prank someone on April fools day. It gets great reactions. Also its free.
Step 1: Set Up
- Open Firefox.
- Click Tools
- Click Options
- Main
- Type in the address Instructables.co.nr Here is a link to the page.
- Click OK
- Watch the reaction the next time they come back.
Step 2: Fix It
Fix it
- Open Firefox.
- Click Tools
- Click Options
- Main
- Type in the address for there home page
- Click OK
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I fixed up the instructable. I think it is better now. Thanks
I fixed it up and added more screenshots. Hopefully this will clear things up.
This is nearly the same as rick rolling someone...
yah,my bro sends me those sites all the time,and sometimes it is called: YOU GOT RICK ROLLD'
This Could Be called YOU JUST GOT ROCK ROLLD'
i did this and we had just had a virus so it was still fresh in everyones mind, it slipped my mind at the time though so i pulled this prank, my mom thought we wre having another virus and she freaked out and got ready to wipe the hard drive again. but she didn't because i told her what happened, but she told my dad, brother, and sister who all had basically the same reaction she did.
Does this work for internet explorer?
It will work, it will just be harder to change it back, since the page moves around all the time. Unless you quickly navigate away, you can't fix it.
I found some thing similar to this, http://www.epicwinrar.com/ has the same type of thing. I'm not telling what prank it is though
epicwinrar is gone!!! SO SAD!!!!
There's a new one: www.deadlyintentions.com
That one rocks!
so what is it? Chocolate rain?
Curse youuu...
Yeah it should.
where did you get that video
I can see your e-mail right there...
I tried this out; for some reason, when I kill the site, the text box doesn't appear P.S:WTF! Who made this song?!?!?
Dead Kennedy's Song is also sampled in Jacky Jaspar's song, "I'm going for mine"


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For as long as I can remember I have had my bare feet pressed against this length of suede. Day after day I wake up and am given my ride to the gym by my mother and manager to begin my stretches. Then I will head out onto that mat-covered floor and pull myself up onto both my best friend and my worst enemy. My legs wobbled in the beginning and I wasn't sure that I would ever be able to get the hang of this sport. As I continued to come in and practice while aging I found that I was capable of things most people would never even attempt much less master. Now I dance, leap and my legs split like a pair of scissors in the air before I land gracefully and present myself to the judges. I will then spin slowly with one leg extended outward and quickly flip my body twice before jumping into the air in a tucked roll. After I feel the balls of my feet land on that mat my arms will lift while my chest pushes forward to take in the roar of the crowd and at last I will feel that balance.
With a classic bass line throbbing behind glorious synths Balance brings the three men of Baltimore's Future Islands to new heights. From the moment Samuel T. Herring lets his voice belt out you will be hooked and riveted. Nostalgia is imminent as you fall into the bass groove and those riveting synth melodies reminding you of artists that have come before repackaged and presented in a nature that gives it a rebirth. I can't even believe that allowed myself this much time to sit on my laurels and not share this slice of pure pop bliss. Just give the single from their upcoming album On The Water to be released on Thrill Jockey in October a listen or ten here and I think you will agree that this style can still be updated, enjoyed, and embraced by an entire new generation of music listeners as well as those from generations gone by.
Future Islands – Balance
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Team Universe 9 is a team presented by Sidra, Ro, and Mojito with the gathering of the strongest warriors from Universe 9, in order to participate in the Zeno Expo, a tournament that precedes the Tournament of Power. The team consisted of Bergamo, Lavender and Basil, with Sidra, Mojito, and Ro as the team's supervisors.
Later on, it added Chappil, Hop, Sorrel, Oregano, Roselle, Comfrey, and Hyssop to their ranks for the actual major tournament. However, their strength and tactics ultimately proved insufficient and they are the first to fall prey to universal erasure.
This team was formed in response to the Tournament of Power held by Zeno and Future Zeno, and the Trio de Dangers were selected as the first three members of the team in order to participate in the Zeno Expo.
Shortly after the Exhibition Match, Sidra, Ro, and the main members of Team Universe 9, attempt to find more members to recruit for their team. However, they appear to have a very difficult time in doing so, as the Grand Minister noted.
By the time of the tournament, however, they have managed to successfully gather 7 more fighters to represent Universe 9 and are taken to World of Void with their gods and angel.
During the first minute of the tournament Basil fights Top, stops Narirama's spinning right arm eliminates Rylibeu with his Shining Blaster, and fights Napapa. Lavender fights with Botamo, Comfrey, Shosa, and Dercori against Gohan, Piccolo, Krillin, Master Roshi, and Tien Shinhan.
However, Universe 9's main tactics was a revenge against Goku. First, Trio de Dangers trapped him in their Dangers' Triangle. After watching Goku was having trouble fighting Bergamo, Basil and Lavender, Vegeta goes to his aid. Roh sees this and orders the rest of the team go against the two Saiyans. Vegeta fights Lavender and Hopp and is being pushed back. After Hyssop freezes Vegeta's arm and a carelessness of Lavender and Hopp's as they get cocky assuming Vegeta has been beaten. Vegeta see's this and takes the opening to turn the tide, making Chappil and Comfrey worrying about this, Goku who were fighting them takes advantage of this and make them fall with a Ki Blast. Vegeta does the same with his three opponents. Goku and Vegeta both power up to Super Saiyan and begin to dominate what remains of Universe 9's team working in unison. On the other hand, Android 18 quietly came to Goku and Vegeta's aid and defeats Sorrel off-screen, with the Universe 9 having only 4 members left. Meanwhile, Rozel, that was some time before being toyed by Frieza, jumps off the ring to escape what he thought an imminent death eliminating himself. Finally, the Trio de Dangers fights Goku and Vegeta. Desperate and literally on the edge of the arena the Trio release their most powerful attack, the Triangle Danger Beam. Goku and Vegeta respond by powering up to Super Saiyan Blue and firing a tag team maneuver of their own Final Kamehameha, and knock the Trio clean out of the ring. Having all ten members ringed out, the Great Priest announces the inevitable erasure of them, their gods and their universe. Both Zenos take action and erase the team and Universe 9 immediately, leaving everyone in shock, except Mojito, who was satisfactorily smirking. They were later revived with their universe when Team Universe 7 won the tournament and wished to restored the erased universes.
Oregano was easily beaten down by Frost but left alone when he went to talk with Frieza.
Comfrey battled Obuni, however the battle stopped soon after.
Bergamo, Lavender and Basil battled Gohan, while Hyssop, Roselle, and Sorrell battled Piccolo. When Rozel captured Piccolo and tried to drop him off the edge, Gohan stopped his fight with the trio to rescue his mentor.
The entirety of Universe 9 then grouped up to battle Gohan and Piccolo, however Frost interrupted, eliminating Oregano, Roselle, Hyssop, Chappil, Sorrell, Hop and Comfrey in rapid succession.
Lavender and Basil battled Gohan, however as soon as they gained an advantage they were quickly blasted off the arena by Frieza.
Bergamo was quickly defeated by Piccolo, he pleaded with the Namekian to spare him so his universe would not be erased, however while Piccolo hesitated Frieza appeared and quickly kicked Bergamo off the arena. Universe 9 was then erased by the two Zenos.
- They are the only team to have all their members eliminated in a single episode and chapter.
- In the anime, all members of this team were eliminated by members of Team Universe 7. In the manga, almost all of their fighters were eliminated by Frost, a Universe 6 fighter while Frieza is the one who eliminates the Trio De Dangers.
- Almost every member of this team were warriors with characteristics based on animals or plants (gray wolf, coyote, maned wolf, bat, spider, dragon, rabbit, cat, fish and tree); in addition, they all are named after cooking ingredients, herbs or spices.
- This team alongside Team Universe 7 are the only teams in the Tournament of Power to not have any key players officially stated.


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Printed Matter, Inc.
New York, NY 10001
Field Guide to the High Line - Mark Dion
Printed Matter is pleased to release an updated 2nd edition of its best-selling title A Field Guide and Handbook to the High Line from artist Mark Dion. The publication is co-published with Friends of the High Line, the nonprofit organization that maintains and operates New York's High Line park.
A Field Guide and Handbook to the High Line is a pocket-sized artists' project offering an alternative survey to some curious aspects of New York's elevated High Line park. Presenting an account – both anecdotal and scientifically minded – of the fauna and insect-life that thrives there, the book serves as a colorful introduction to the vast and varied ecology of the High Line. Full of peculiar observations, rumors, speculations, and mostly-true facts, Field Guide captures the manifold experience of moving along the elevated greenway through a towering cityscape.
Editor Ethan Hauser and art historian Kenneth Helphand have offered essay contributions that consider the historical significance of the structure and place it within a broader trajectory of urban design through precedents of "an elevated plain". The project is designed by New Yorker-illustrator Jorge Colombo and includes several of his own digital artworks that are finger painted on an iPhone. Illustrations of High Line wildlife are by Bryan Wilson.
This re-edition of Field Guide includes a new cover colorway, updates the High Line's 87-year timeline (bringing us to present), as well as an expanded map from Naomi & Emmy Reis to include the newest section of the High Line extending north of West 30th street.
The publication is offset-printed in an edition of 6000 copies, saddle-stitched, and retails for $15.00. The title is available for purchase through the Printed Matter website here.
Worldwide distribution is available through Distributed Art Publishers.
Birds of the High Line Mark Dion Fundraising Print
A new 2-color screenprint from Mark Dion was released earlier this year to support the 2nd printing of Field Guide to the High Line.
Birds of the High Line is a call to order for a disparate cast of avian wildlife you may or may not ever encounter on the elevated High Line park. The print offers a comedic appraisal of scientific methodology and ordering of the natural world, and serves as a companion piece to the quirky artists' field guide and handbook of thoughts, musings, observations, case studies, and histories (alternative, conventional, and otherwise), published in Dion's Field Guide.
Signed and numbered by the artist in an edition of 50. Available for purchase here.
Mark Dion is an American artist well known for a challenging body of work dealing with scientific methodology and orders of classification. His installations often take the form of curiosity cabinets, collecting and organizing objects to investigate how we come to understand history, knowledge and the natural world. In 2004 Dion had a major exhibition at the MoMA. He is represented by Tanya Bonakdar Gallery, New York.


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Department: Man and Leisure
Website: www.boudewienvandenberg.nl
Our generation places great demands upon itself — a striving for perfection is widely observable. But is that actually typical of our time? Boudewien van den Berg observed that, whilst the competitive spirit is an intrinsic part of being human, a new situation has resulted from the fact that, due to modern communications, we are now in contact with a greater number of people with whom to compare ourselves. Further, notions of how our lives can be 'designed' also raise the bar extra-high. The illusion of perfection is easy to create, but designable does not necessarily mean real. In My Interpretation of a Generation, Van de Berg recorded her fellow students' take on their own generation by photoshopping their faces until their proportions were 'perfect', thus enabling them to contribute to the zeitgeist without doing anything!


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WORLD WAR BELOW! With the underwater world on the brink of war, the Avengers go aquatic to save the day, but air-breathers are no longer welcome in the undersea city of Atlantis. And Namor, the Sub-Mariner, lord of the seven seas, has a bold new plan that will change the balance of power on Earth forever. Rated T+
by Marvel
Published December, 2018 (Modern Age) by Marvel Comics and went on sale October 10, 2018 for $3.99 USD. This issue contains ____ pages in ____, the current NM value is $3.99 USD.


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Dr Greg Finnegan
BDS (QUB) Belfast, DIP IMP Dent (RCS) London, Adv Cert (FGDP) London
Having graduated from Queen's University Belfast in 1984, Greg, the principal dentist, established the practice four years later. In 2006, Greg moved the practice to a state-of-the-art purpose-built facility.
An advocate of cosmetic dentistry and implantology, Greg is constantly developing his expertise in these areas by attending numerous clinical attachments and courses worldwide. Greg completed Carmel Ulcers course in implantology before completing a one year implantology course from the University of Warwick. In 2006 he completed his certificate in Advanced Surgical and Prosthodontics implantology from the Eastman College in London and in 2008 he completed his Advanced Diploma in Implant Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons in London.
Greg is a graduate of the world renowned Dawson Academy in Florida. This is one of the premiere centres specialising in total dental aesthetics including diagnosis and treatment of TMJ Disorders and migraines.
Greg is a member of the Association of Dental Implantology, the Irish Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry and a key opinion leader member of BTI technology, Spain.
Seamus Kennedy
Seamus is a dental graduate of Queens University Belfast who has experience of General Dentistry in Lisburn, Dunmurry and the Lisburn Road.
He has a special interest in Oral and Facial Aesthetics including Cosmetic Dentistry, Tooth Alignment, Botulinum anti-wrinkle and Dermal Filler therapies.
Seamus has a passion for the Art of white fillings. Through applying an artistic as well as a technical approach to these, he advocates and practices minimally invasive techniques for tooth preservation whilst maximising aesthetics.
He has received postgraduate training in cosmetic tooth realignment and is a certified provider of the Inman and Clear Aligner systems.
Currently enrolled on a Dental Implant training programme in London, will soon enable Seamus to provide Implant treatment options to his patients.
Seamus trained in Botulinum anti-wrinkle and Dermal Filler techniques at the renowned Oris Medical Academy in London. Since then he has been invited on the Allergan training circuit through which he receives regular training in the most modern, effective and safest treatments available.
His approach to Facial Aesthetics is to achieve the patient's wishes while importantly maintaining a natural look. Close discussion with each patient and customised treatment planning continue to deliver brilliant outcomes to his patients.
These complementary abilities allow Seamus to employ a holistic approach, combining oral and facial cosmetics to provide a comprehensive service.


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Hurricane Katrina exposed New Orleans' vulnerable levees, and the city's residents are suffering for it. Now Hurricane Rita is ready to bare the susceptibility of a key U.S. energy hub on the Gulf Coast, and all Americans might end up suffering for it.
Even while Rita was a fledgling tropical storm east of Florida on Monday, anxiety in the global market drove oil futures up $4 that day, the biggest one-session jump ever. As Rita churned herself into a major hurricane Wednesday, the jitters spread to the equity markets, where the Dow Jones industrial average dropped 103 points mostly on storm-fueled fear.
On Thursday, Gov. Jeb Bush warned Floridians to expect "significant shortages of gasoline" and asked residents not to hoard fuel by topping off every tank in every car. Bush offered the same advice after Katrina, and a crisis was avoided because Floridians heeded the message. We must do so again.
The renewed concern is warranted because Rita is aiming at the other half of the Gulf energy crescent -- the platforms, rigs and refineries left unscathed by Katrina. Rita's damage could have longer consequences for fuel production, further complicating the energy panorama.
The governor's brother, President Bush, must also heed sage advice: Putting more platforms at risk along Florida's coast -- and marking them with a big ole Texas-sized bull's eye -- is not the solution to the nation's short or long term energy needs.
America craves a 21st Century energy strategy that bolsters renewable sources, hybrid vehicles and mass transit. It makes sense economically and environmentally.
Still, there are those in Washington, and Big Oil, who think only about more exploration and drilling, even if it places rigs and platforms along Florida's vulnerable coastline. They haven't gotten the message: Hurricanes aren't one-time events.
BOTTOM LINE: Drilling off Florida only puts more investment in a storm's way.


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There are at least four major websites that can be used to host 360 degree panoramas (aka, PhotoSpheres): Ricoh Theta, Microsoft PhotoSynth, Google Views, and 360 Cities. Here is a comparison of how Photo Spheres appear wheb embedded from these websites.
Publishing to the Ricoh Theta website is built into the smartphone apps≥ Unfortunately I can't find a recipe for publishing 360 degree panoramas produced by methods other than the Theta to the Theta website.
Click here to find instructions on how to publish a PhotoSphere to Microsoft PhotoSynth.
Click here to find instructions on how to publish a PhotoSphere to Google Views.
Click here to find instructions on how to publish a PhotoSphere to 360Cities.
bruce oberg
1/12/2014 03:55:07 pm
can you provide some more detail on the photosynth instructions? i have tried using the phptosynth PC app, and it doesn't seem to accept single images from the theta. it wants me to create a "synth" from 3 images.
2/1/2014 08:39:07 am
If you connect your THETA to your PC, you can download the jpegs directly from your camera. Then you should be able to load a full panorama up to photosynth. I probably used some sort of web interface to upload the photo. Sorry, I can't remember much more than that.
1/30/2016 01:17:01 am
Hello there,
Harry C Forsdick
1/30/2016 08:31:34 am
I used the embed code item in Weebly and got the code from the Theta website to which I had uploaded the photo sphere.
5/26/2016 11:21:27 pm
First you have to load your images to the theta website into your account.
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How to Choose a Pentesting Vendor
Penetration testing has become one of the most common engagements for today's security-aware businesses. There are many reasons for conducting a pentest, including better security defenses, decreased risk levels or meeting strict compliance requirements; and there are even more penetration testing companies out there.
But how do you choose the right penetration testing company? What do you need to consider before engaging an external provider? And how can you trust this provider to perform the penetration testing engagement to your satisfaction and in accordance with your business needs?
We've gathered 10 best practices that may come in handy when choosing a penetration testing company:
- Define what type of pentest you need
- Evaluate the skills of the pentesting team
- Ask for relevant references
- Find out how your data will be secured
- Ask for liability insurance
- Get a sample report
- Verify project management capabilities
- Clarify the methodology and process
- Ask about options for retesting
- Get to know the pentesting vendor
1. Define what type of pentest you need
Before choosing your penetration testing vendor, you will have to define what type of technical testing you are looking for. Are you looking for a web application pentest, a mobile application pentest or a network/ infrastructure pentest? Different types of pentests require different types of tools, knowledge and expertise which will also determine the cost of a pentest – make sure your pentesting company is well equipped to perform the pentest that you choose.
Related Post: What to Know Before Conducting a Pentest
Once you've defined the scope of your pentest, you will have to indicate how you want the pentest to be performed, i.e. in black box, grey box or white box mode.
- Black box tests are performed without any knowledge of the tested environment. The objective of a black box pentest is to assess the level of security as seen by a third party connected to the internal network or the internet, without any prior knowledge of the environment.
- Grey box tests are performed with standard access or with only limited knowledge of the tested environment. The objective of a grey box pentest is to assess the level of security as seen by a legitimate user of the customer who has an account, along with general information about the tested environment.
- White box tests are performed with knowledge of the internal structure/ design/ implementation of the tested environment.
It is important that your penetration testing company is familiar with these different testing methods and can guide you appropriately in choosing a pentest type and method that will work for your goals and budget.
Usually, the pentesting company's scoping questionnaire will ask for enough details to be able to propose a pentest that's customized to your situation.
2. Evaluate the skills of the pentesting team
In addition to evaluating the pentesting company as a whole, you should also take a close look at the actual pentesters who will perform the engagement.
There are many penetration testers out there, but only few will have the skills and knowledge to perform a high-quality pentest. What matters is a solid mix of proven expertise and actual experience.
In terms of expertise, your pentesting team should be able to demonstrate their technical knowledge. For example, a university degree in information security coupled with ethical hacking certifications or continuous education courses are a great sign that you pentester has acquired the necessary theoretical and practical skills to get the job done. Some of today's most commonly-recognized certifications include Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT), GIAC Exploit Researcher & Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN), or Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP). When it comes to continuous education, the SANS Institute offers a variety of penetration testing courses to hone ethical hacking skills, including web application pentesting, social engineering, red team operations, wireless pentesting and more.
No matter which expertise your pentesting team has, make sure that their resumes demonstrate their level of technical knowledge and their willingness to learn and stay on top of modern pentesting techniques.
Ideally, your pentesting team should have accumulated experience in a variety of industries, for different types of companies and in different types of pentesting projects. If your organization operates in the financial sector, make sure that your pentesting team has experience with similar organizations in the field. If you're looking for a red team exercise, look for comparable mandates. In general, your pentesting team should have accumulated at least a couple of years of experience. The more diverse the experience of your pentesting team, the easier it will be for them to adapt to your specific context and environment and perform a thorough pentest that is based on proven methodologies. It is very common for pentesters to include a summary of their most recent pentests at the end of their resume – make sure to request a copy!
3. Ask for relevant references
Before beginning your pentest, make sure to ask for 2-3 references of pentests conducted for organizations of similar size, with a similar scope or that are in the same industry as you. This way, you will get another piece of confirmation that your chosen penetration testing company is suitable to do a pentest for your specific business context.
A quick phone call with the provided references can help you validate the professionalism, expertise and value of the penetration testing company in ways that their sales proposal or the resumes of their pentesters could not reveal.
Questions you may want to ask:
- Was the pentest conducted to your satisfaction?
- What did/ didn't you like in working with the penetration testing company?
- How would you evaluate the pentesting team?
- Was the pentest delivered on time and on budget?
- Did the pentest report provide a concise list of the discovered vulnerabilities, plus appropriate remediation measures?
- Was there anything missing during the pentest?
- Would you do business with this penetration testing company again?
The insights gathered during the conversation with the reference contact(s) could prove to be very helpful in choosing the pentesting vendor that's right for you.
4. Find out how your data will be secured
Pentesters certainly know how to get access to your confidential data, but their pentesting company will have to demonstrate that they will handle and store this data securely before, during and after the penetration test. After all, you are entrusting a third party with your most critical data assets and should receive an appropriate explanation about data handling before sharing anything confidential.
Data security questions can include:
- How will my data be transmitted?
- How will my data be stored?
- How will my data be erased?
- For how long will my records be retained?
- Has the pentesting company ever been hacked?
Getting clarification on data security can be a deciding factor when choosing a pentesting company you can trust.
5. Ask for liability insurance
Before signing a contract with a pentesting company, ask them whether or not they have liability insurance in place. Liability insurance is important because it will provide protection to your business from liability risks. For example, if the pentesting company causes any damage to your environment during their testing and intrusion activities, a liability insurance will help remedy this damage.
After all, penetration testing companies are in the business of information security and risk management, so they should be able to prove their legitimacy with a valid liability insurance policy.
Related Post: Third-Party Security: Vendor Classification, Assessment & Management
6. Get a sample report
The one and only deliverable of a penetration test is a detailed report, including all test findings as well as the necessary countermeasures and recommendations to secure your environment going forward. Make sure to get a copy of a sample pentest report to facilitate your decision-making process and get a feel for what you will actually get at the end of the mandate.
A good penetration testing report should include:
- An executive summary describing your overall security posture and indicating items that require immediate attention
- A technical review describing the activities performed to determine vulnerabilities and the results of the activities conducting in attacking target systems, including the methodologies used.
- A detailed list of the vulnerabilities discovered and their exploits, listed in order of criticality.
- Recommendations to optimize protection of the assets identified in the report, with consideration of the resulting cost in capital investment, operation and maintenance, personnel and time.
- Appendices capturing tool outputs, screenshots, or other data that helps to give greater context or clarification to the vulnerabilities detected
- [Optional: A tactical summary outlining possible next steps that may include temporary workaround and/or longer-term solutions that may need to be integrated into larger projects or investigated further.]
Regardless of what you're looking for in a pentest report, make sure that it contains the right elements for whoever will read it.
Your technical IT team will be especially interested in the detailed list of vulnerabilities and exploits, along with step-by-step remediation recommendations, whereas your C-level executives or IT Director/VP may only review the executive summary to get an overview of your cybersecurity posture and risk exposure.
7. Verify project management capabilities
Just like any other vendor you engage with, a part of the success of the project will depend on their project management capabilities.
Ask your penetration testing company what kind of processes and methodologies they have in place to ensure that your pentest project is executed smoothly and on schedule, e.g. based on the teachings of the Project Management Institute (PMI).
In addition to asking for the resumes of the pentesting team, make sure to also ask about the qualifications and experience of the assigned Project Managers. Have they dealt with similar pentesting projects before? Do they have appropriate credentials, such as the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification? Sound project management capabilities will help keep your pentest on track and within budget, manage expectations and ensure quality deliverables at the end of the project.
8. Clarify the methodology and process
When choosing your penetration testing company, make sure to validate that your candidate follows an industry-recognized pentesting methodology and process. You will need to know exactly how the pentest will be performed, which steps will be followed, which tools will be used and how the exploits will be evaluated exactly.
Normally, this level of detail is included in the sales proposal or in the statement of work. If not, don't be shy to ask the pentesting company how they will proceed and what methodology they follow during the ethical hacking process. If they follow a similar methodology for all their pentesting engagements, chances are that this will improve the quality of their work and their level of thoroughness in the engagement.
9. Ask about options for retesting
If you're on the lookout for a long-term pentesting partner, make sure to discuss the possibility of doing a retesting exercise after the initial pentest has been performed. Retesting is a critical element in a continuous penetration testing practices because it validates if the remediation steps that were proposed by the pentesters have actually been put in place by your IT team.
Any pentesting company interested in improving your cybersecurity posture effectively and sustainably will likely include an option for retesting in their sales proposal, not only to facilitate a long-term partnership and more business, but also to help you strengthen your defenses against cyberattacks.
10. Get to know the pentesting vendor
Lastly, you should be getting to know your pentesting vendor and take the time to chat with key resources who will be involved in the project delivery. To get started, ask yourself some basic questions:
- Does the pentesting vendor seem credible?
- Does the reputation of the pentesting vendor hold true?
- Is the communication between you and the pentesting vendor easy and straightforward?
- Do you feel like you can trust the pentesting vendor to perform the pentest according to what was agreed upon?
- Would you recommend this pentesting vendor to your network?
If you've answered "no" to any of the above questions, you may want to dig in a little deeper before conducting the pentest. Don't forget that you are about to entrust an external entity with the crown jewels of your business, so you better make sure that you get along with the main contact people involved in the pentest and can start building a trusted relationship for future engagements. Especially when it comes to security, you need to have a good "gut feeling" when outsourcing certain projects to a third party.
When evaluating a penetration testing company, there are several best practices that you should keep in mind other than how much the pentest actually costs.
At minimum, make sure that you thoroughly evaluate your potential pentesting vendor and validate their methodology and deliverables, data security practices and project management capabilities. You may also want to enquire about the credentials of the pentesters who will perform the job – the more experience they have on their resumes for organizations similar to yours or for similar projects, the better!
Reaching out to a couple of references can be helpful to get a feel for how the pentesting company conducts similar pentests and whether their pentests are professional and on target. Lastly, remember to take the time to get to know your pentesting vendor candidate. A quick conversation with the vendor's key resources can help you make the right choice and build a long-term business partnership that is based on trust and mutual understanding.
Are you looking for a penetration testing company and need some practical guidance about what to look for? We've put together a 1-page checklist for how to choose a pentesting vendor that may come in handy for you. Good luck!