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Podcast Email #9
I have been meaning to e-mail you about the TV interview that the Washington
D.C. TV station.
It's pretty cool that you have been getting this type of attention because
of your podcast.
If that TV station sends/gives you a copy of the interview, it would be
great if you could put it up as sort of a video podcast, especially since
Apple released the video iPod.
On that obnoxious truck driver at the truck stop, it may be that he spends
too much time using his CB radio or may never learned how to properly
conduct himself socially.
Stay safe and keep up the great work,
Tom: Received latest podcast via iTunes re PayPal and listening right
now on my iPod at my favorite coffee shop. Hope you can resolve the
Hi Tom:
I was reading your blog and your comment about AOL. I have to say screw AOL
too. I had a free 45 day trial and then I tried to cancel it. They hung up
on me three times and it took over an hour to cancel. So I have to agree,
screw AOL. anyway, take care. This is Michael from Sacramento, over and out.
I have heard of you around the podosphere, and I just noticed you were in
our town for a bit at the truck stop not but 10 min from my house. You were
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www.bluedogbanter.com If you pass through this area again let us know, and
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I finally put a new show up www.podchick.com. Check it out and let me know
what you think.
You might remember me from Ask My Pod.com. I changed my format and name.
Make'm Smile!
hi tom, well, still cant get your podcast 2005 -10-10 but, have managed to
recieve your latest pod today pod date 2005-10-18. the problem is, if i dont
keep the curser running round the screen with the mouse, the podcast stops
and wont continue until I move the mouse. my computor expert not turned up
yet. many regards, Malcolm Leigh Ettridge.
My truck pictures web page was updated. Here's the link to the new page, #8.
It has trucks from Yugoslavia, Maine, Texas...
...rue-ant my good mood! Sorry about PayPal tho'
You helped me figure out the RF problem. I made a
cable out of a TV cable. That didn't help but
it eliminated one possibility.
As I'm listening to your podcast right now (you're
talking about the iPod video) ...I agree, BTW. I
believe a few podcasters might do a short segment
to offer a visual perspective, but too much work
and bandwidth to be ongoing. I think audio will
always reign supreme...
Oh, as I was saying, I can hear the same little
glitches in your podcast as I was hearing in
mine. So maybe it's my sound card. But, ya know
Tom, as long as my transmission guality is good,
I'm happy as a clam.
I added a couple of new webpages:
I'm working with a couple clients as we speak.
Seeya Ol' Friend. Thanks for all your help.
Listen to my latest Podcast:
Just wanted to let you know that Gmail does actually let you access it from
a pop3 email program if you want to.
Your friend,
Dennis Guten
Tom; All's right with the world. I now seem to be receiving all of
your podcasts ok. Incidentally, if you get bored on a long, quiet
stretch of the highway, you can now download podcasts of "Guiding
Light" according to yesterdays WSJ.
Hi Guys. Just dropping a line to let everyone know I am down for the count
on my podcast hobby. My computer has a serious problem of over heating and
crashing again. This time a quick fix won't do. I think the fan is totally
shot on the board. It will start but as soon as it does anything more then
have a browswer windo open, it overheats real bad then crashes. I talked to
Dell about the problem and they said it's most likely the fan and the age
I agree with them. Its an older computer now and I've beat thecrap out of
it. I'm surprised it lasted as long as it did. I asked Dell about repairs
and since it's out of warranty I have to have dell outside repair services
repair it. I was told for $358 they would more or less rebuild the computer.
They would replace everything except the monitor and battery. Replace
whatever was broken. This isnt a bad deal i guess. I paid $749 for it brand
new a year and a half ago so to get a more or less new laptop for less then
half the price doesn't sound bad to me. I just need to get the $$$. I am
working on something and hopefully I should have it done inside a month.
I also wont be going to the podcast convention like I wanted to. I was
informed by my daughter that I have to be home on teusday the 8th to go to
her concert. I told her I would be there. Family is more important than
podcasting! Plus I have to go get a checkup at the doctors office. I haven't
been to the docs in over 6 months, so I figured It's about time.
I have a new battery on the way from an online store for my cellphone so I
should be able to at least talk once in a while on the phone section of the
slapcast site. It should be home when I get there...I hope!
Anyway, This is getting a bit expensive having to use the friggin pay kiosk
so I think I will end it here. Hope everyone is doing good and I will see
everyone later
Hi Tom. I was catching up on my listening of podcasts today since I was
with out a Ipod for 2 weeks and I heard your podcast where you talked
about the Ipod with video. I just wanted to comment that one argument
you made concerning Apple wanting you to purchase Quick Time Pro for $29
to convert video to put on the new Ipod is indeed steep, especially if
you just whopped down $300 for an Ipod. They should include it with the
Ipod. There is a freeware program called Videora Converter, it's at
http://www.videora.com/en-us/ and they just released a version
especially for converting video for the Ipod with video. I've tried it
and it works great. I purchased the new Ipod when it came out because I
had sold my Ipod Photo 30 gig about 2 weeks ago in hopes of purchasing
the new Ipod Nano. I then held my purchase to hear what Apple was going
to announce on 10/12. When they announced the Ipod with video 30 gig for
$299 I figured I'd just get that one. I don't know how often I'm going
to watch video but It's good to know it's there when I want to.
Have a good day.
From Rich in Massachusetts....
One of my favorite TV shows from back in the 70's was one called "Movin'
Each week, it followed the adventures of Sonny & WIll as they travelled the
country in their big rig.
Perhaps you and the other drivers who are listening to this Podcast will
remember that show.
I'm including some pictures of Sonny's big Kenworth sleeper along with the
theme song from the show.
There are several 'fan sites' for "Movin On", so it appears that the show
still has a following after all these years.
I hope you enjoy this piece of nostalgia from the 70's.
Rich >>
Here's a link to one of the many fan sites:
I saw your site from Google today. I like what your writing, etc. (esp about
Hillary, LOL) Hey, I'm a driver as well and want to know if you'll exchange
links with my site? Add it here: http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckinglinks2/
if you want. My homepage is: www.TheTruckersReport.com
Bill Gordon
hi thomas, from a wet damp dark nottingham 9-15pm saturday. your pod 10--20
did not materialise. feel sure the problem is my comp. Bought a mobile [
cell phone to you ] yesterday. it has a built in radio, but fm. only. I
usually listen to am. [ b.b.c. radio 5 live ] no music at all here, just
general topical news and sensible chit chat. Bit like cnn. price was 40 uk
pounds [ $70 ] A couple of blogs i,ve read both from usa;; new--be and
wannabee truckers voicing their hopes and fears about joining the trucking
industry. the training programme, the driving test, and OTR with a trainer
for 4 ----5 weeks. Interesting ,and sometimes quite funny.Shaffer is often
mentioned, and is highly regarded, as opposed to england ,werner hunts and
more.The other blog is very similar to yours;;; going round and round usa
and being away from home. The problems he encounters and how he attempts to
solve them. Difference is, he is an airline pilot. Flies Airbus A320, but
DOES NOT say which airline. Well, if you read the blog, I,m not
suprised.Like, landing in Burbank,Ca. full load, wet runway. Wow, better go
greyhound. Do you read blogs? Do you have the time. You have e.mails
worldwide, yet mine are answered promptly. Thanks for that Tom. A couple of
questions;; do you have 2 weeks off for holiday [vacation ]? If so, what,
stay at home. What winter weather do you have in your home town? Not sure
where you live, but I accept the fact you may want to keep it private. It,s
79*F in Nevada, I,m tempted to go, but NOT on that bloggers airline. Time is
10-20pm. Coffee,bite to eat, hour of tv. Then crash-out[bed] cheers for now.
regards to you and your fellow citizens in usa. Malcolm Ettridge.
Hey Tom... I wrote you about a month ago... to let you know I had seen the
article about you in Spirit mag on Southwest airlines. Anyway, I have 4
copies of that magazine if you want them. If not, I'll just dump them. No
problem either way. Just say the word!
Hi tom,
I really liked those hd samples. looks great on my pc.
here are some photos I took of trucks here in norway, these are my cousins,
he uses them to haul haybales all over norway. instad of one long trailer,
the tracktor itself is longer and holds the first box, and the second
trailer is towed. this is more typical because of the smaller roads here,
and the need for tigher turns. Notice the "moose" catcher on the front. this
prevents the radiator and other components from being damaged in the event
of a collision with a moose, a fairly common occurence here.
as far as the apple video is concerned. well I dont care for retail tv much
either, but the ability to view my own stuff would be nice. that is what I
thought about getting a sony psp for, but the psp has no harddrive, sony had
some proprietary format as well but they put out a free utility to convert,
nero has added a converter as well.
video codecs have held things back a bit with video, a few years ago, I
thought divx would become widely adopted, and at least here in europe, you
can buy dvd players that also play divx, and there are a few portable video
players that play divx. but nothing is universal the way mp3 has become.
one thing you did not mention about video podcasting was the bandwidth
personally I would like to see sony ad a harddrive to the psp, that combined
with the built in wifi would give you a platform that could do music video
games and internett. the only limitation would be batttery time. the screen
on the psp in my opinion is great and fine for video while traveling.
also you mentioned I think the apple 60gb ipod with video was 500 dollars, I
checked and it was 400 dollars.
since I am here in norway, I probably would pay 1.99 for episodes if it was
something I wanted to see, and without commercials. actually I would really
love to be able to download football games, or hockey. but that would not
view well on a ipod screen.
anyhow the more things we keep wishing out of these small devices keeps
bringing us back in cost and functionality to a device that is already with
us today, a good laptop pc.
I saw a device called slingbox in a magazine, that lets you stream video
from your cable tv to your laptop anywhere in the world, I would like to get
one for a friend back in the US so I could watch american tv over here.
also I may drive a semi truck soon for the first time. here in norway as
long as the truck driver has had a liscense over 5 years, I am allowed to
drive. so my cousin will take me out sometime soon. he also saves on his
hours this way.
leaving tommorrow for moscow.
Tom: Have not received a podcast from you since Charlotte NC. I know
you are very busy but was wondering if my iTunes server is acting up
again. They just did another update to iTunes 6. Take care
Hi Tom
Great blog! What a great idea posting opinions and reviews from a
trucker's perspective. Which leads me to my question. I notice you
review the truck-stops you hit in your travels, would you be willing to
take a photo of your meal as well and submit it to my website?
The site is called http://MealMe.com and is dedicated to sharing food
pictures and opinions from restaurants anywhere in the world. A roving
contributor like yourself would be awesome!
I totally understand if you aren't interested in this, and if you don't
contact me I won't bother you again. I just think your photos and
opinions would be a great addition to the site.
Thanks for your time.
Eric Lowe
I thought you may enjoy this. You talk about the Media giants vs. the
podcasters. Apparently a lot of others are getting concerned about the power
of media giants too. I still enjoy your podcasts.
Take Care,
Jeff in Indiana
Just listened to your podcast. It was very interesting. I liked it. My self
and a friend are doing one where we discuss news stories relating to body
modification and pop culture. heres the link if you wanna check it out
Modified Podcast
Michael Zimmerman
Hey Tom really enjoy your podcast. Just wanted to know what is the
strangest thing you have encountered on the road while you were driving?
Vasco at radiocanmore.com
I have visited your site and think that it could be of interest to some of
my site's visitors.
If you would be interested in putting a link to our site on yours, I would
return the favor with a link back to your site from mine.
Please let me know if you are interested.
Curt Morehouse
The Truck Driving Jobs Website
(402) 981-6915
Thanks Traveling Tom; I am very curious about a company in Jacksonville ,
Florida by the name of Landstar. They supposefly are 100% Owner Operator
which I find impressive that they can manage. Its odd to think of a trucking
company that only owns trailers!! ha ha
I have seen there facility down there and its impressive.
Tom ,clue me in on the DAC / DAK?? How does it work? Can you get a copy of
it? From what I understand from the chatters is that if you get an angry
employer they can ruin you!!
What all type of info can be placed on this report??
Hello Tom-
I'm interested in getting a CDL license and wanted to know if you have an
opinion about schools, and if so is there one you recommend? If not how
would you go about getting a CDL if you were just starting out?
I look forward to hearing from you.
You have a great site!!!
Dory Schlegel
Tom: Enjoyed your discussion re videopods during the podcast. just
coincidentally I watched Fr. Rodericks two that were on iTunes of his
trip to Lourdes. They were entertaining and I look forward to more.
How did your eye exam go? Enjoy the rest of your time off.
Hi Tom,
My name is Steve Neely.
I recently read about you in the Southwest Airlines magazine.
I work for an advertising agency in San Francisco.
One of our clients is Seagate.
They are the leader in the hard drive field.
We are putting together 6-7 little films.
Two or three minutes long.
About how people use their computers (and therefore their hard drives).
We want to do a music based story.
And a photography story, amongst others.
We would love to speak with you about possibly doing a story about you and
your podcast.
These films are being made for CES - Consumer Electronics Show.
To be held in Las Vegas the beginning of January.
The gist of the story is not about Seagate hard drives.
Rather, just what you do to create your podcast.
And why you do it.
And show some of the content.
We would fly/drive out to wherever you are and talk/film you for an hour or
It would be great if we could at the least discuss this.
I can be reached at: firstname.lastname@example.com
Or: 415-651-1216 (W) 415-302-9825 (CELL)
I have to go down to Seagate tomorrow at the end of the day to give them an
update as to where we are at (sorry about it seeming rushed - welcome to
So if you have the chance to contact me or let me know how to speak with you
it would be much appreciated.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you very much for your time.
Steve Neely
Computer Question for you. I bought the Toshiba Satilite A70....and it is
over heating and shutting down all the time has this happened to the
A75?...if so what did you do?
Thanks Tom
Keep Truckin
Hi Tom,
I am one of the many listeners to your podcast. I use itunes to download all
the podcasts that I subscribe to but I have been unable to download anything
from you since 20th October2005. I seem to remember you saying some time ago
that two people could not download your podcast so I thought it was worth
drawing your attention to it. I can download your podcasts from ipodder.
I live in Lenzie, Scotland. I do enjoy listening to your podcasts. I think
it is worthwhile listening to the views and opinions of people who live in
different countries to myself. It allows me to hear first hand what is going
on in your part of the world without the media corrupting the truth to suit
their own agenda, and gives an insight into other people's lifestyles. I
particularly enjoyed your comments on the New Orleans hurricane.
Keep up the good work.
Best wishes.
Brian Fyfe


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Week by week pregnancy guide: You and your baby at Week 11
Aren't you excited to find out about whether your baby can inhale and exhale now, or what's starting to form in his gums? As for you, mum, learn when you will find relief from fatigue and nausea you've been enduring!
How Big is Your Baby?
Your Baby's Development
In this week by week pregnancy guide, you'll learn that:
- Small tooth buds are appearing under your baby's gums.
- His ears continue to form and even "move" to the sides of his head.
- His limbs also start to move--but you won't experience major kicking until a month or two.
- Your baby is starting to inhale and exhale small amounts of amniotic fluid, which helps his lungs grow and develop.
- His head may seem disproportionate to the rest of his body at this point, but slowly yet surely, the bodily development will take place over the next few weeks so your baby looks more like a... human!
- From week 11 to week 20, the half way mark, baby will have tripled in length and increase his weight by 30 fold!
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- Morning sickness may start to improve (or not).
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- Some pregnant mums may experience fullness in the breasts and the areola seems to darken. Fret not, all is normal. It's just your body preparing itself for your new baby.
Pregnancy Care
- While it's important to keep an active lifestyle unless otherwise advised by your gynaecologist, there are activities which you might wish to avoid at this point such as certain household chores. There's no better time than now to get your partner involved! (This is probably the best news in this week by week pregnancy guide for you, mum!)
- Some mums may feel less than splendid during the first trimester, but hang in there! You are almost reaching the end of the first leg. Make yourself feel better by pampering yourself with a manicure or pedicure (opt for a home service if you prefer not to be inhaling all those chemicals at a salon) or get a refreshing new haircut.
- There are some things you can do when pregnant (acupuncture, massages, hair dyeing, hair removal), but it also boils down to how much of those old wives' tales you subscribe to or how safe the products used are. For the latter, chemical-free is the best way to go.
Your Checklist
- Oscar tests (which stands for One-Stop Clinic for Assessment of Risk for Fetal Anomalies) are usually done between weeks 11 to 14 to screen for Down Syndrome amongst others. Your gynaecologist should inform you to pre-book a schedule prior. With the types of tests now available in Singapore, namely the Harmony Prenatal Test and the Non-invasive Prenatal Test, you might even be able to find out your baby's gender too!
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Your previous week: 10 weeks pregnant
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You know that exercise improves your health and helps with weight loss, but if you're an average Jane or Joe (aka not a certified fitness coach or trained exercise physiologist), your best intentions may not be enough. What exactly should you be doing anyway? How do you know what exercises to do? How long should you exercise? How often? What types of exercises are best? Before you even set foot in a gym, you are feeling like a fish out of water. For many people, not knowing what to do is a big barrier to doing anything at all.
You don't have to hire a trainer to think like one—or to get started with exercise or even create your own ideal workout plan. Here are a few tips to help you get started.
First, doing anything at all—even if it's not ideal or perfect or the best possible form of exercise—trumps doing nothing. So while we will give you a few tips to get started on the right track, don't get too bogged down in the details. If you are moving in any possible way and as often as you can, you are doing a good job. So when it comes to finessing your fitness plan, here's how much, how often, and WHAT you should be doing each week for optimal health and weight-loss results.
Cardio Exercise
Cardio strengthens your heart and lungs, helps you maintain a healthy weight, lowers your risk of sickness and disease, and makes you feel good. Cardio exercise includes any type of continuous movement that uses the body is a "rhythmic" way to elevate the heart rate for at least 10 continuous minutes. Pick a variety and choose activities that you enjoy.
Strength Exercise
Whether you call it resistance training, weight lifting, toning or body sculpting, we're all talking about strengthening your muscles by performing exercises against resistance. Strength training also strengthens your bones, tendons and ligaments, which improves your fitness, appearance and metabolism so you can better maintain a healthy weight. Each strength training workout should include at least one exercise for each of your major muscle groups (think: arms, chest, back, core and legs).
Flexibility Exercise
Stretching is another name for flexibility exercise, which can help lengthen your muscles and develop an appropriate range of motion for specific sports and daily activities. Flexibility exercises increase joint mobility, may help reduce injuries, improve coordination and enhance your posture. People often think of stretching as non-essential or gloss over it, but it should demand attention and priority in any sound workout plan.
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now all I need is a plan of stretches and exercises that Target each major muscle group and a schedule of specific cardio exercises. for example I've been using a Bowflex TreadClimber for cardio, which is okay I guess but I've found recently that it is actually considered an elliptical device and part of strength training I don't even know. so now I'm wondering if I'm doing that wrong and maybe the reason I feel so burnt out is because I'm not simply walking but I'm doing something way more intensive. Report
I'm good w/ my cardio having increased my nearly daily walking, & do some back & leg exercises. Recently added qi gong, a type of tai chi but need more strength training. I have a few I'm doing for arms & upper body but need a set schedule. That will be my next goal once I get relocated & settled. Report
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I walk each day for at least an hour. It feels good! I would never take a day off, because I think walking is a really safe, gentle workout that your body easily recovers from. I try to do it early in the morning each day, and that gives the body a full 24 hours to recover, while also revving up the metabolism first thing in the morning. It's a win win! I like what you said about stretching. I think I could be doing some yoga. That would be a great thing to add to my routine. Also, I'm going to start doing planks to strenghen my core. Report
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Day 1 - cardio
Day 2 - rest
Day 3 - strength
Day 4 - rest
Day 5 - cardio
Day 6 - rest
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Another awesome article from Coach Nicole. Woo HOO!!! Report
Just a day ago I posted a blog in which I was questioning how hard to work out. I've done a bootcamp at the local fitness studio a few times and its a killer every time! This blog really helps me answer the question of how hard I need to be working out after I've been working out for a year. Thanks! Report
I book marked this right away. Great info! I try to do a different muscle group every day and do stretching daily after the workout. Report
Hello Coach Nicole, will try to remember to tune in on Thursday evening, thanks for all your advice! Mary Report
My whole life I've exercised, but with a BAD knee I feel cheated. The doctor is not into replacing it as I'm too young. I have no cartilage in the exterior right knee. Walking has become difficult without pain. So, where does one go from here when you've been active ALL your life? It's depressing. Report
My workout plan in 2011 (with no gym membership) was daily walking - minimum of 1-1.5 miles (15-25 minutes) and up to 3+ miles or pushing speed 2-3 days of the week. I made sure I was getting my heart-rate up during most of those walks. I also did a few of the no equipment ST exercises from demos on SparkPeople, picking ones I could do in good form without joint pain.
Now that I've joined a gym and run into a foot problem that curtailed my walking, I typically do recumbent bike or stationary bike, usually on their Fat Burn program, daily. I'm building up to their Cardio program, but right now it works my legs far more than my heart. Three days a week I do a strength training program using a whole series of weight machines, trying to make sure I'm doing all push-pull groups (biceps and triceps, abs and back, etc). On days I do ST, I do 30 min of cardio, then the machines, then 10-30 min cardio, crunches and obliques with a balance ball and stretching.
I had a gym membership 20ish years ago, so I'm not entirely new to the concept of how a workout routine goes. Report
I try to make a Zumba class 5 nights a week, depending on my work schedule. 2 nights she incorporates toning, so I get both cardio and toning those nights. And every night ends with stretching.
Not only have I noticed my endurance is getting better, but my flexibility is improving. Stretching after a good cardio session is great! Report
I am learning about how to workout my body to get what I want. I had been running for 18 to 22 miles a week and trying to build serious muscles. I was told by 3 weight lifters that I do too much cardio to build the muscles I want. So I am changing up my workouts so I can get the muscles I want. I toned down my workouts to 5 days a week for 45 minutes each time. I am also taking a Group Power weight lifting class that I love. Thanks for the nice article it is loaded with good ideas. Report
Because I get bored easily I vary my workouts while meeting the goals of strength training and cardio. I've been in and out of exercise regimens but only joined SP Dec. 30. These last 3 weeks I've been more purposeful than before and it's been great! Report
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When the $pK_a$ scale is not applicable - when there is no proton/charged species transfer - what should be used to quantify the strength of an acid?
$\begingroup$ see Gutmann–Beckett method en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gutmann%E2%80%93Beckett_method $\endgroup$ – DavePhD Dec 16 '14 at 20:55
$$\ce{A~ + :\!\!B -> \ \ A\!\leftarrow:\!\!B}$$
$$K_f = \dfrac{\ce{[A\!\leftarrow:\!\!B]}}{\ce{[A][B]}}$$
See sections 4.1 and 4.2 in the following reference for more information:
But $K_f$ is specific to an acid-base pair.
A more universal scale is formed by the Gutmann–Beckett method by observing the phosphorous NMR spectrum of triethylphosphine oxide as it interacts with a sample lewis acid.
An Acceptor Number (AN) scale is formed with AN=0 corresponding to triethylphosphine oxide in hexane (P chemical shift of 41), and AN = 2.21 (d-41), where d is the chemical shift of triethylphosphine oxide interacting with the sample. The greater AN is, the more acidic the compound.


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Aides of French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen on Tuesday brushed off criticism of her use of phrases lifted straight from a speech by conservative rival François Fillon in her May Day address to supporters.
Florian Philippot, deputy leader of Le Pen's anti-European Union, National Front (FN) party, said the party "completely owned up" to the fact that the speech resembled one made by Fillon a month ago – similarities that were mocked by her opponents on social media overnight Monday.
Philippot told Radio Classique that Le Pen's speech was a "nod-and-a-wink" to Fillon's earlier discourse in order to "launch a real debate" concerning French identity.
French newspapers and media all highlighted the similarities between Le Pen's speech at her rally on May 1 and one by Fillon given on April 15 before he was knocked out of the presidential contest.
In a speech to her supporters at a rally north of Paris on Monday, Le Pen – who faces centrist frontrunner Emmanuel Macron in a final, run-off vote on May 7 – spoke of France's long and proud history and the country's roots in western Europe.
Le Pen mentioned France's "three maritime borders" with the English Channel, North Sea and the Atlantic. That same phrase of France's "three maritime borders" with the English Channel, North Sea and the Atlantic was also used by Fillon on April 15.
Le Pen also described France's borders and ties with "Italy, our sister" – again a phrase used in Fillon's April 15 speech.
Le Pen also evoked a quote from early 20th-century French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau which had Clemenceau stating: "Once a soldier of G-d, and now a soldier of Liberty, France will always be the soldier of the ideal."
That Clemenceau quotation was also used, word-for-word, by Fillon at his April 15 rally.
Le Pen's campaign manager David Rachline also played down plagiarism accusations, painting her speech as a form of tribute to Fillon.
The reference "was appreciated, including by all of Mr. Fillon's supporters," Rachline told France 2.
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Nearest His Heart
It was a long sermon, but no one minded. Benny hardly took his eyes from the missionary's face as he talked. His hands clasped together between his knees, he leaned forward to catch every word. The kind-faced minister seemed to be looking straight at Benny when he asked, "Why should the children in America have all the good things, and the children in Africa all the poor things? I want to know if there isn't some little boy or girl here who would like to give just one of his blessings to one of those children over there? "
Benny's hand went up highest of all.
"You know," he went on to say, "some of us over here give the poor heathen only the things that we don't want our old clothes, our old broken-up toys, or maybe a nickel left after we have bought all the ice cream and all the candy, and all the bicycles and baseballs and balloons and kites, and everything else we want. But you know, the things that help the most, the things that Jesus appreciates the most, are the things that we sacrifice to give the things that lie nearest our hearts."
He paused, and in the tense silence Benny's throat clicked in a dry sob. When the last song, "I Gave My Life for Thee, What Hast Thou Given for Me?" was sung, Benny followed his grandfather out of the church. On the sidewalk a big police dog sprang up to meet him, and the boy's heart stood still. Instantly he knew what it was that he must give. "The thing that lies nearest our hearts," the minister had said. It would be Rex; he must give him to one of those poor heathen boys.
The dog snuggled his nose into Benny's hand as he started home. Inside the church his heart had been aching, for he thought he had nothing to give. But what a glorious gift Rex would be for some little African boy. How thrilling to make such a gift!
Grandfather looked down, and his old face wrinkled into a painful smile. "What ails you, Benny boy?" he asked in his high, cracked voice. "Thinkin about them black boys over in Africa?"
Benny raised shining eyes that were filled with tears.
Grandfather saw the tears, but his eyes did not detect the light shining from Benny's soul. He ruminated consolingly, "Well, Sonny, you an' me an' Mother have seen some pretty hard times, but I guess we ain't as bad off as the heathen yet. Got a heap to be thankful for, spite of it all."
They reached the edge of town, where their tiny brown house stood. Grandmother was waiting for them in the small bedroom where she had lain for several years. "Well, we are back, Mother," called Grandfather cheerfully. A thin, small voice answered from her bed, "Lasted longer today, didn't it?"
"Quite a spell, Mother. There was a missionary from Africa a-tellin' all about the heathens and makin' a plea for help. Kinder touched our hearts, it did." He laid his worn Bible on the old dresser beside the bed, took off his shiny Sabbath coat, and hung it carefully on a nail behind the door.
"Benny and I were sayin' on the way home that we ain't so bad off compared to the Africans."
Benny changed his "good" clothes, and went out with Rex. They sat down together in the sunshine outside the door, and Benny felt again the missionary fever mounting in his breast.
"Rex, how'd you like to belong to a little black, naked, African boy?" he asked solemnly. Rex blinked and licked his hand, but those words were not in his vocabulary, broad though it was, so he maintained a polite silence while his master talked. The sermon was explained to him, and the wonderful dog seemed almost to understand what Benny said.
"So you see," he concluded, "you are the nearest to my heart, so you must go to Africa!"
They went into the house in answer to Grandfather's call to dinner, but Benny was not hungry for the first time in his nine years. He passed his cornbread down to Rex, who eagerly swallowed each piece and waited for more. Grandfather's nearly blind eyes did not notice the boy's lack of appetite. A kind woman from the church came in with a little Sabbath delicacy for the Grandmother, which she ate in bed.
Benny interrupted Grandfather's silent thinking. "Would the African's like a dog, Gramp?"
"What! A dog? No, my child, they have more dogs than they need now." Then, peering at the boy's face, he emphasized his remark. "No, Ben, you can't give 'em Rex. They can't feed the lot of good-for-nothin' dogs they have howlin' around "em now."
But Rex was nearest to Benny's heart, and somehow he must go. The answer came almost at once. He could sell him and send the money. The surly old dog trainer who loved dogs and hated everything else had once asked Benny how much he would sell his beautiful dog for. There was no such thing as a price for Rex not then. But now he would sell him for a thousand dollars, maybe, or a hundred. That much money ought to buy a lot of things for the black children who had only poor things.
Grandfather did not seem to notice the little boy's unusual quietness as he helped with their few dishes. As soon as the work was finished, he asked permission to go for a walk, and took his cap and hurried away, Rex trotting beside him. They had gone but a few blocks when he began to realize what it would mean to give up his pal. He recalled how he had become the happy owner of this beautiful dog. A lady stopped at their humble little home two years ago, lifted a little puppy out of the back seat of her car, and asked Benny if she might let it run about a bit on the grass. She was, she explained, taking it to her mother, who lived in another town, but the motion of the car had made the puppy sick.
When she saw how tenderly Benny followed it with his eyes, she decided to leave it with him for a few days, promising to pay for the care of it. When she returned, Benny gave the little fellow into her hands with such touching reluctance that she suddenly thrust it back into his arms and told him to keep it for his own. He had not seen her since, but her generous gift had filled his two years with an unbelievably happy companionship.
At first Grandfather couldn't see how they could keep a dog, for it was all he could do to get enough food for themselves. But one look into his orphaned grandson's eyes and Grandfather gave in. He had had a dog when he was a boy.
Kindly neighbors with sympathetic hearts had occasionally helped out on the food problem for the growing boy and dog.
Benny stopped on a street crossing, the sudden complete realization of his intentions paralyzing his legs for a moment. An automobile honked loudly and Rex gave Benny a violent shove toward the sidewalk. Nothing could happen to Benny while the dog was along. On they went, his steps lagging more and more as they neared the trainer's place.
The man who loved dogs was carrying water to the kennel when Benny walked into the yard. "Well, hello!" he said, stopping abruptly, a bucket in his hand.
"How is the dog today?" He had always been rather friendly to Benny on account of Rex. Rarely did he allow the boys of the town to visit the kennels, and then more because he wanted to show off his dogs than to be obliging. Ben was always welcome.
The boy spoke quickly, afraid to trust himself with any delay in stating his errand. "Would you like to buy him?"
"Buy him, sure I'll buy him. Do you want to sell him?"
Benny felt the fervor again, and raised his head proudly. "Yes, I want to send the money to Africa to help the heathen boys there."
"What's that? You want to send money to the heathen?" He muttered some oaths and turned to place his bucket on the ground.
Benny stood quietly unmoved, his eyes shining in spite of the misery in his heart. The trainer gave him a careful scrutiny, and then asked, "You really want to sell him? I'll be glad to have him, of course, but you'll be back for him by morning."
"No, I'll not," Benny shook his head. "The minister said that it didn't mean much unless we gave what was nearest our hearts. I love Rex almost more than I do Gramp and Grams so I want to give him. You let me have the money, and I'll take it to the minister."
The dog trainer looked at the boy again closely and shrugged his shoulders in indifference. "Well," he said, "you are only a boy. I'll not argue with you. If you really want to sell your dog, I'll take him." He reached into his pocket and handed Benny a crisp bill. The dog was worth many times the amount of the bill, but the man was sure the boy would be back and did not want more money involved.
Benny put the bill into his pocket, and then knelt beside his pet. How he loved him! Many times he had gone hungry that Rex might not miss a dinner. The big dog seemed to sense some trouble. He whined and licked Benny's face. The boy took the huge dog's head between his hands and looked into his soft brown eyes, and then, with a sob, turned and ran out of the enclosure and down the street.
Rex's bark followed him until his sound failed to penetrate the distance.
Benny crept into the house. Grandfather lay back in his chair, taking his Sabbath afternoon nap. The little boy, who had given his all, lay down on the floor behind the old kitchen stove, where Rex had slept for the last two years. No sleep came, but tears streamed down his cheeks.
Twilight came. Grandfather awoke with a start and shouted to Benny to come help do the chores. The cow must be milked and the milk delivered. The chickens must be fed and put away for the night. It was when he came back to the house and saw that Grandfather had filled Rex's pan with milk that he sobbed out his story.
"Well, well, well," the old man said slowly, "so you sold Rex to help the Africans. Well, well, well!" He sat down on the old bench outside the kitchen door. Benny crouched at his feet. The man thought of the martyrdom and the sacrifice of the ages while the small boy sobbed himself to sleep.
The next morning Benny was coming with slow steps from the woodshed, when Rex bounded onto his shoulders. They greeted each other with sobs and barks of delight. The dog trainer stood by the gate waiting for Benny's attention.
Finally he asked, "Well, son, do you still want to sell your dog?"
Benny stood up and lifted his haggard face to the man. All his loneliness had been swept away. He had forgotten that Rex was no longer his. The expression in his eyes was pitiful to see. "Oh, why did you bring him?" He fell upon Rex's neck crying uncontrollably.
The profane dog trainer laid his hand on the heaving shoulder.
"My boy," he began, "I sat up all last night beside Rex's kennel, trying to comfort him. I got to thinking. I don't believe much in God nor in foreign missions, but a minister who can make a boy give up a dog like Rex, must have something to tell to the world. So I'm going to let you give the money to the heathen, and you can have your dog, too.
You can't sell him. He is part of your family. I may drop into church some day and listen to that minister."
He went away quickly, and left Benny looking entirely bewildered, one arm thrown tightly about the big police dog's neck.
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Tom Hanks is back as Robert Langdon- the brainiac star of Dan Browns series of books, with The DaVinci code being the most famous. This third film adapts the fourth book (with The Lost Symbol roundly ignored) and sees Langdon trying to regain his memories and his symbology powers to save the world. It looks utterly ridiculous, which is mostly the point of these films. Ben Foster and Felicity Jones also star.
Warner Animation tries to keep up the momentum created with The Lego Movie in this quirky animated comedy with an impressive voice cast including Andy Samberg, Kelsey Grammer, Jennifer Aniston, Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele. There's plenty for kids and adults here, and the wolves pretty much steal the film.
This comedy caper comes from the folks behind The Stag (it rhymes!) and is all about an Irish fella who finds out his grandfather raised the Irish flag over the GPO in 1916 and sets out to reclaim the tricolour from an army barracks in London. Pat Shortt, Ruth Bradley, Brian Gleeson and Moe Dunford star and it looks like a bit of a laugh.
English director Andrea Arnold (Red Road, Fish Tank) makes the move to the States with this mesmerising road movie that has been earning rave reviews. It's about a young girl who falls in with a group of travelling salesman and heads out along the byways of America in search of... something. With a mix of professional and first time actors, including Shia LaBeouf, it's a hell of a ride.


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The post-storm misty dark haze I found myself in was wonderful. The sky was a kind of a light brown / dark gray color, impossible to describe, an overcast night without stars or moon but with its own peculiar glow. It couldn't quite decide if it was going to stop raining or not.
Most of the trees have lost their leaves by now, so their wetly dark branches were starkly silhouetted against the sky. I love the fantastically fractal nature of trees; they never cease to intrigue me. Each of them is completely unique, even while being functionally built from the same pieces. Kind of like people.
There was this one tree, it had the misfortune to be growing underneath an electric wire. So somebody had trimmed it away from the wire, but it looked as though it had basically split itself in half, bent one half over to duck underneath the wire, and both sides had kept right one growing. I love the way a tree reaches for the sun, even if it has to go around obstacles along the way.


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Authorities have their say on crime and new rehab centres
THERE are no statistics to show residential rehabilitation centres cause crime to increase, according to Queensland Health and the Queensland Police Service.
Protesting residents from Edenbrook and Riverside estates told audiences at the community consultation for the rehabilitation centre they had statistics to show crime increased once a rehab centre was opened, but The Morning Bulletin is yet to obtain them.
A Queensland Health spokesperson said "there is absolutely no evidence to suggest crime rates or safety issues increase because of rehabilitation facilities".
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"This service will help provide better care for the people of Rockhampton and Central Queensland," they said.
"People in drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres like the one planned for Rockhampton are there on a purely voluntary basis.
"They are already in the community and are reaching out for our help - this facility will be a safe place for them to go to receive the healthcare they need and deserve."
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Greer, C. ORCID: 0000-0002-8623-702X (2004). Crime, Media and Community: Grief and Virtual Engagement in Late Modernity. In: Ferrell, J. (Ed.), Cultural Criminology Unleashed. (pp. 109-121). Abingdon, UK: Routledge. ISBN 1904385370
As media proliferate and become more integral to social existence, so too, it might be suggested, their role becomes more complex and contested. Media forms and representations are instrumental in the creation of deviant identities and the subsequent stigmatisation and demonisation of whole groups of individual. They are a driving force behind the nostalgically reactionary discourse that rails against the so-called 'culture of permissiveness', decrying the decline in respect and the loss of community. Yet they are also an important conduit for the celebration of diversity and the articulation and advancement of alternative discourses, counter-definitions and marginalised views and interests. Finally, they present opportunities to be social in new and novel ways. They offer a source of virtual collectivism and identity in an uncertain physical world; a source of imagined community. This chapter begins to explore some of the interconnections between crime, culture and community as they are played out in old and new media.
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The House Chaplain is Now About Religious IdentityBy AllardK
Filed Under Latest News on May 3
Symbolism means a lot in Washington D.C., but so do partisan ideological struggles. Or just partisan prejudices. There has, of course, only been one Catholic President and his presidency ended in November 1963 in Dallas. Why hasn't there been a Catholic president since then? Newseek's Kevin Lamarque, back at the beginning of the last presidential campaign in 2015, wrote this:
Part of the reason for the dearth of Catholic nominees may be that the two parties have tended to nominate from the South, which has been growing, and few from the northeast, which is the most Catholic region and has lost population. Lyndon Johnson, Carter, both Bushes and Bill Clinton all hail from southern states. There hasn't been a president from the northeast since Richard Nixon, and he was a Californian when he was elected to the House, Senate and vice presidency and he only resided in New York for a few years when he was elected president in 1968. If you're getting most of your nominees from the South, odds are they won't be Catholic.
Other reasons have been proffered. Abortion is a tricky position for Catholic Democrats. There were moves to excommunicate Kerry for his pro-choice views. Some have cited how the evangelical style of Protestantism, with its public professions of faith, has become widely expected in American politics and more Protestant candidates come out of that tradition.
So, we indeed do now have a president from the Northeast, and not the South, but whose support comes mainly from flyover country – including much of the South and Southwest. And he's Presbytarian. Jeb Bush was a few months away from dropping out when Lamarque wrote his piece and only Marco Rubio would hang on until the spring of 2016. American culture and politics have changed a great deal since JFK was president, but it still sometimes seems a bit of a tricky proposition to be a Catholic politician in America.
Or House Chaplain.
It's clear that more than a few GOP House members were unhappy with Patrick Conroy's performance as Chaplain. But exactly why isn't being signaled directly, but suggested in comments. North Carolina's Mark Walker had to resign from a search committee because he suggested the next Chaplain should be married and have adult children. If Pope Francis has his way, that may be coming but one suspects it will be some time, and perhaps never. So understandably Walker was seen to be saying that the next Chaplain should not be Catholic, much to the outrage of Catholic Representatives from both sides of the aisle.
Is it that basic? Is it impatience on the part of evangelical House members (GOP one presumes) at having 2 House Chaplains in a row who are Catholic?
Or did Conroy rock the boat and take from Ceasar what Ceasar feels is rightfully his when his prayer in early November last year, at the time of the GOP tax bill, contained the following words:
As legislation on taxes continues to be debated this week and next, may all members be mindful that the institutions and structures of our great nation guarantee the opportunities that have allowed some to achieve great success, while others continue to struggle.
May their efforts these days guarantee that there are not winners and losers under new tax laws, but benefits balanced and shared by all Americans.
Patrick Conroy is the 2nd Catholic House Chaplain, but the first Jesuit one. His appointment by Boehner was controversial, with suggestions he had failed to pursue with sufficient vigor accusations of abuse on the part of a priest in Seattle back in the 80's. But the real controversy – if in fact his tax prayer is what turned the House GOP against him – might in fact lie within the Catholic church if you will.
Paul Ryan is of course Catholic, but very much a fiscal conservative and a cultural conservative. He doesn't look askance at Conroy's vows of celibacy the way Mark Walker does. Rather, Ryan seems to have been angered by Conroy's left-of-center economic views which some might say are hardly surprising coming from a Jesuit priest.
For those of us who are not Catholic, we can only guess if this is the real reason. But did it have to go so public and whose fault is it? Did Conroy unnecessarily politicize the position of Chaplain whose mission it is to provide counseling and support? Not tax policy.
Sorry. Too late. The House Chaplain is now a painfully symbolic role beyond whatever unifying symbolism it used to have. It will increasingly be about religious identity, whether Controy would have wished for that or not. Conroy's resignation letter has been rescinded and he will finish out the year at least, and perhaps stay longer. And the next House Chaplain will face nearly as much scrutiny as a nominated Cabinet Secretary.
As Ceasar might have said, once you cross the Rubicon, ain't no turning back.


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Growing up, Rebecca Grafton was happy with her smile. She was even able to avoid braces during her teenage years. But in her 20s, what she calls a "snaggletooth" appeared. She became insecure about her smile but felt too old for braces.
"Why couldn't my teeth shift when I was young: when it was socially acceptable to have braces?" Rebecca asked.
Rebecca isn't alone. Research shows more than one-third of American adults are unhappy with their smile. Dental experts say straightening crooked or crowded teeth may improve an individual's social and psychological well-being with a boost in self-esteem and confidence.
Your overall health may improve, too. Straightening your teeth may make brushing and flossing easier, which can help you avoid bad breath, tooth decay, gum disease and even tooth loss. Maintaining good oral health may also decrease the likelihood of bacterial infections that can be linked to various diseases and conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and osteoporosis.
Almost half (45 percent) of adults in the United States want to improve their oral health in 2019. But time and expense remain the biggest obstacles. Braces or clear aligners may be cost prohibitive, and the office visits are time consuming. An average of 321 million work or school hours were lost annually for dental care in the United States, including 160 million hours lost during routine and orthodontic care.
But for those like Rebecca, there may be a better option – with fewer hours and dollars spent at the orthodontist.
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ePortfolio of Ewan Stephenson
I joined the University of Warwick in 2017 on the A*STAR Research Attachment Programme (ARAP - because the whole thing is a mouthful). I am working in the lab of Dr Robert Dallmann and I wish to study the links between circadian rhythms and cancer.
2017-Present: University of Warwick, ARAP PhD in Molecular Biomedicine
At Warwick I am working within the Chronotherapy Group, my project will involve using the CRISPR/CAS9 technique (a simple yet informative introduction to this can be found here) to edit cancer genomes.
2014-2017: University of Hull, BSc (Hons) Biology, First Class
My degree at Hull entailed study in a wide variety of areas within Biology ranging from animal physiology to the biology of cancer.
For my final year project I worked in the lab of Dr Leonid Nikitenko. My work focused on characterisation of a G-protein coupled receptor named calcitonin receptor-like receptor in human lymphatic endothelial cells.
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Cirque Shanghay
Programme and merchandising rage design for a thrilling extravaganza featuring China's finest athletes, acrobats, jugglers and aerialists at Chicago's Navy Pier.
Logo & Souvenir programme design for The Year of the Dragon show.
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A True Virtosu Signature Collection of Art Prints and Multiples Sale
Virtosu Art Gallery is pleased to announce the sale of A True Virtosu Signature Collection of Prints and Multiples.
At once it is chaos, and at the same time a simple embrace of the loss of boundaries at the portal to new understanding."NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Virtosu Art Gallery is pleased to announce the sale of A True Virtosu Signature Collection of Prints and Multiples. The sale includes over 16 titles spanning paintings by Gheorghe Virtosu. The sale of Modern Prints will begin on Thursday, October 10th, and is comprised of premium quality framed art prints.
— Gheorghe Virtosu
'A true Virtosu Signature' is the line of branded products by Virtosu Art Gallery Fine Art Division comprising limited and open edition works. Each product is branded by a gold plated logo badge and carry an authenticity certificate.
Alexander the Great (2016)
Che Guevara (2015)
The Christening of Homosexual (2017)
Female Samurai Warrior (2017)
Flying Man (2017)
Geisha (2017)
Lovers (2017)
Modern Pollination (2016)
Pride Parade (2017)
Technological Disease (2016)
The Century of Dolphins (2017)
The Century of Duck (2016)
The Crown Holder (2017)
The Magician (2016)
The Source of Life (2017)
Zainab bint Muhammad (2017)
About the Artist
A vast and diverse array of vital influences jostle for the viewer's attention in Gheorghe Virtosu creation: from the influence of Eastern philosophy that resonated from the artist's earliest works to the artist's personal experiences of the upheaval of European politics and civilian life under European Union's rule. The works are intimately tied to Virtosu' reckoning of his artistic, political, and cultural environment as he entered his second decade of artistic practice. Virtosu career continues today, his innovative style firmly established him as a master of the abstract art movement and one of most preeminent artists of the 21st century.
About Virtosu Art Gallery
The world's leading abstract art gallery. Virtosu Art Gallery is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service, and international expertise. Virtosu Art Gallery serves areas of fine and decorative arts, collectibles. Prices range from $200 to over $100 million. Virtosu Art Gallery has a long and successful history conducting private sales for its clients in abstract categories, with emphasis on Modern & Contemporary.
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WOW | What You Think
Should your relationship be the only priority for it to work?
Ian Clement (Filmmaker)
It is hard to think of one thing that makes our relationship work as well as it does. We genuinely enjoy each other's company. We have the utmost respect for each other's opinions; we not only prioritise each other's passions but also help each other as much as we can, to achieve our life goals. We both share similar taste in culture (film, music, fashion, et cetera) so we enjoy a lot of our free time together having long vibrant discussions. This is how it has been since the moment we met, and the fact that we have always connected so well is how we know we are in the right relationship. I think you should always be there for your partner, whatever their needs are; if their needs are urgent then priority should be given to them over your personal needs. For example, if I am with my friends and then I get a call from Srijana saying that she needs to be picked up. I'll immediately head out to pick her up. Or, if I am late to get to an early morning shoot, she will take charge to make my breakfast. You need to be a team for both of you to have a happy successful life together.
Srijana Regmi (Model)
When you're in a committed relationship and if you want it to work then your priority should be your partner (to a certain level). However, just because you are in love with someone doesn't mean that you stop doing things you love. If your partner doesn't encourage you to pursue your dreams, then it probably isn't the right relationship for you. For me personally, Ian pushes me to do things I love, be it personal or professional. Hence, I respect his opinions because I know he wants the best for me. Both the people who are in a relationship should prioritise each other's opinions but follow their own hearts to keep it real. At the end of the day, a relationship only works when both parties are happy being with each other. Ian and I are both very open-minded and supportive of each other.


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Rehs Galleries Inc., a New York gallery specializing in 19th and 20th-century works of art, announces the discovery and sale of a rare pair of paintings by Edouard Cortes.
Born in Lagny, France, on August 6th, 1882, into a family of artists, Edouard followed the family tradition and started training with his father at an early age. In 1899, at the age of 16, he made his debut at the Paris Salon with Le Labour, a painting which clearly owed a debt to both Realist and Naturalist painters as well as his father and brother. The work's acceptance by the Salon jury signaled that the artist showed great promise. The critics agreed. Le Figaro proclaimed: "His style and his color have greatly impressed the jury. Young Cortès did, of course, attend a good school: we all know what a talented artist his father is." The newspaper Le Matin commented that Cortès was "A little chap, only so high, who by rights should still be wearing out the seat of his trousers on his school bench, but who, nonetheless, with his light touch, has already entered canvasses for the Salon…" Over the next few years, the young painter continued to study with his father, living with his parents in Lagny and sending several paintings each year for consideration by the Salon jury.
Throughout his career, Cortes participated in numerous Paris Salon exhibitions, as well as exhibitions in Lagny, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Dijon, Le Havre, Douai, Troyes, Calais, Caen, and Nevers. By the 1920s the artist's works achieved international recognition and were included in group, and solo shows throughout the world, with his first international solo show in 1928 at The T. Eaton Galleries, Montreal, Canada.
In 1956, Samuel E. Johnson (Johnson Galleries, Chicago), traveled to France and met with Cortes. In a letter dated August 20, 1956, Johnson offered the artist a solo show; however, he was forced to decline the offer due to other commitments. By 1957, the artist began sending paintings to Johnson on a regular basis and among some of the earlier works he received were a pair of 15 x 24 inch canvases depicting the Moulin Rouge and Avenue de l'Opera.
While Avenue de l'Opera is a more common scene for Cortes, depictions of the Moulin Rouge are extremely rare – only a handful are know to exist. Mr. Rehs commented that "over the years our gallery has bought and sold hundreds of paintings by Cortes. During that time, we have seen approximately five paintings featuring the Moulin Rouge (two of which were studies). This is the first painting, of that location, that the gallery has handled. In addition, the artist's typical sizes were 13 x 18 inches and 18 x 21 inches, these are the only 15 x 24 inch works we have seen."
The pair of paintings came from a private collection and were originally purchased from the Johnson Gallery in the late 1950s. This is the first time, in over 60 years, that they have been on the market. Mr. Rehs also noted that "you never know what you will find when you open up an email, and to find these fresh-to-the-market works is an art dealer's dream. Also, knowing that they have not been touched since they were painted, usually ensures that their condition is as close to perfect as possible. All they needed was a light cleaning and new frames." Mr. Rehs went on to point out that "we did not even have an opportunity to exhibit the works. We sent an email to one of our important collectors and they were sold!"
Over the past twenty years, Rehs Galleries has established itself as the world's preeminent dealer in Edouard Cortes's work with more than 500 paintings passing through their hands. In the past two years alone, the gallery has bought and sold more than 75 paintings by the artist.
About Rehs Galleries, Inc.
Rehs Galleries Inc. is, along with its principals, considered one of the world's leading dealers of 19th and early 20th-century European paintings and is currently involved in the catalogue raisonné research projects for Daniel Ridgway Knight, Julien Dupré, Emile Munier, and Antoine Blanchard. Howard Rehs was a past president of the Fine Art Dealers Association, is currently on the Board of the Antiques Council, and has been a member of the Internal Revenue Service's Art Advisory Panel since 2008.
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Commissioned for Nishinomiya City Wind Orchestra´ s 50th anniversary.
"Ballad" refers to a kind of European folk song known since the Middle Ages, having elements of dramatic conversation and lyrical poetry. It became a general term for narrative song in the 14th century, and Ballade in the 19th century was a genre of instrumental music in the narrative style. I composed this work with an image of a fictitious hero, hence the title. The work is roughly divided into five parts. The appealing solo line, the 4th and 5th disjunct-motion motifs rising steadily, the rapid-rhythm style sounding like a mixture of Western "Tarantella" and Korean traditional "Jajinmori Jangdan", and the lyrical comfort melody essentially comprise the music.
Performance Note
Though the designated metronome tempo is elective, the relationship of the notes preceding and succeeding meter changes needs to be affectively precise. Where you enter the first allegro part after the prelude (rehearsal number 1) may be difficult to feel. The snare drum's rhythm does not change between 4/4 and 12/8. Three slow melodies appear in this work. Be aware of the varying tempo settings.


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Dear Husband, You're a fantastical father in a million-billion ways. You're fun, exciting, entertaining, and hilarious – all qualities our kids (and I) have come to know and love about you. But when it comes to being the "bad cop" in parenting, I sense that you miss the kids too much to want to get […]
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How to start a property management business
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Acquireo Team - Director of Marketing, Acquireo.com
Property management is a business that is regulated and requires a real estate license in many states. This first step requirement means that the potential buyer of an existing business would need to be qualified to run the business. They would also need to meet the same requirements to start one from the ground up.
One way to get experience in the business is go to work for a large management company and learn the ropes. At the same time you could be completing any educational requirements and prepare for taking the license required to professionally manage properties. Starting a company of your own will take some strong detective work to find a property that is looking for management or looking to replace the current management firm. This will entail a great deal of cold calling and phone work to come up with possible clients.
At the same time you could get a web site built so you will have something to point people to when you are speaking with them on the phone. You would also mention the website in all communications or advertisements. All of this would come after you have decided on a company name and have a phone number and address for your business.
Knowledge and preparation are requirements for success. Whether you buy an existing business or start one up, you will need to gain experience and first hand knowledge of the business from some source. The best way to gain real experience is to work in the business for a year or so for a management company. The requirements in your state should be checked also to see what licenses are needed. There could also be educational requirements that you would have to obtain. A smart person would make sure they have all of these ducks out of the way while working for someone else. The real estate department of your state will be able to give you the information you need to know. There also could be an association of property managers in your area.
Both of these sources are a place to start to find the information you need.
Another aspect of property management is the properties handled. Are you going to only deal with large apartment complexes or single-family residences?
The type of properties you wish to handle could determine the price of a management company.
Money talks when buying a business. The seller is usually anxious to sell and if a real money offer is made, they may bite even if it requires terms to complete. The point here is make an offer and see what the seller responds with. You never know what kind of help you may get from a motivated seller. Other ways to make up a short fall is a loan from the bank, a business lender found on the Internet, a partner and family or friends. Some deals take a great deal of creative financing to pull off. If the existing business has long-term contracts with their clients it may be easier to get a loan from a disinterested third party. The most common way to handle the short fall is to get the seller to take back paper to be paid in full by a set date in the future. Maybe they would remain a silent partner for a short length of time. The answer to this problem is how much you can put down and how long you would need to pay off the balance.
The only way you will ever know if a deal is possible is to make an offer and see what the counter offer looks like. The business broker in a deal can help in the negotiations and in many cases make it happen through their deal making skills.
If you come to a point in any deal that the final terms are too difficult for you to live with, then it is time to take a walk. Knowing when to walk a way in also part of good deal making. The wrong terms could make the deal a failure from the beginning. The last thing any buyer wants is to put a large down payment into a business and then watch it fail. The loss of this money could be the end of any possibility to own your own business. The thought process should go like this, this deal is not possible and there will be another chance down the road. Some times in the heat of negotiation the making the sale happen becomes the end in itself. This should never be the reason to make a bad purchase. This is a serious situation that needs to be well thought out.
Once you have the experience, education and licenses, the ownership of a property management company is possible. You can either start one up or buy an existing firm. The expense of buying one will be much higher than starting one from the ground up. Finding one you can buy will take effort and the willingness to commit a sizeable amount of money. The obvious way to start is through a business broker, as they will have a current list of business for sale. They should have a very good idea of what you will need to pay to buy a property management company
Coming up with the money may be a problem for some buyers as the price of an existing successful firm will be higher than a startup. An existing management company's current customers will be a large asset, as they will supply immediate cash flow to the company. So the higher price is offset by the constant cash flow from contracted customers.
If you start a company from scratch, you will need to plan on a significant amount of cold calling, phoning and face-to-face meetings to find customers that need your help. This is a slow start but can be a reasonable way to get into the business
If you are interested in buying a property management company, check out businesses for sale at http://www.acquireo.com/tag/property-management.aspx
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Chasin' Treasure slot review
Anyone who's enjoyed pirate-themed slots before will be reading the title of this mobile slot thinking they know what's coming. They'd be right as well. If you have ever played a pirate slot before then you know what you're getting. Now, purveyors of fine and simple mobile slots fare – Cozy Games – have weighed (anchor) in with a shiver-me-timbers slot of their own, Chasin' Treasure.
On the Reels...
Cozy's customary $60 maximum bet and $30,000 maximum jackpot are both in play here as you spin across five reels and 20 paylines. On those reels we get a Treasure Chest, an Anchor, a Cannon, an Octopus, a Shark, a Skull 'n' Crossbones, a Desert Island, a Diamond and a Treasure Map.
Hit Five Wilds to Win 10,000x Your Bet
The Wild, meanwhile, is the Pirate, and he substitutes for all regular symbols other than the Scatter and Bonus icons. Five Wilds bags you a 10,000x line bet jackpot.
Find the Female Pirate to Trigger 15 Free Spins
Free spins fans are well-catered for in Chasin' Treasure. Hit two or more buxom female pirate icons anywhere on the reels and you will trigger the free spins bonus round. Hitting two Scatters wins you two spins while hitting five Scatters on the reels gets you the top whack of 15 free spins. All free spins of course match the stake you made in triggering the bonus, so it pays to bet at the higher end of the spectrum.
Our View...
That's about your lot in Chasin' Treasure. If you've played any of Cozy's other games like King of Slots or Painted Elephant you'll be familiar with the interface – a nicely placed Auto Spin and Spin button, with a drop-down menu for the paytable – but this is all about easy gameplay. If you're looking for animated genius and expensive cutaway scenes then you might be slightly disappointed. For more simple fare on the go, Chasin' Treasure fits the bill just fine.


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Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP)
Saving for college? MESP, Michigan's direct-sold 529 college savings plan, offers low fee investment options, plus state and federal tax benefits. Learn more.
Managing Your Account : Michigan Education Savings Program …
Good job! You've opened your Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP) account — you're on the road to saving for college. Now, discover everything you need to know to manage your account online or by mail.
Forms & Resources : Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP)
Everything you need to know about helping your employees contribute to the Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP) through payroll deduction. DOWNLOAD . Employee Guide to Payroll Deduction. Everything you need to know about contributing to the Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP) through payroll deduction.
Planning and Saving for College with MESP : Michigan …
But it doesn't have to be that way. Whether your son or daughter is getting ready for pre-school or high school, the time to figure out your options and make a plan is now. Find out how a Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP) 529 account can be a part of your college savings strategy.
Welcome to MESP. Since 1986, MESP, Inc. has been a leader in lifestyle sports marketing. As a full service marketing and production company, MESP, Inc. has consistently delivered top quality events to athletes across the country.
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Carvi (Carvia callosa) a perennial shrub found in the ranges of Sahyadri, blooms once in only seven years and is useful to mankind in several ways. It is used as a remedy for stomach ailments, it acts as a blood purifier, its stems are used by adivasis to build their houses (कुडाचे घर), as well as its honey, is considered a rarity. It is also a food plant for larvae of a unique butterfly called Blue Oakleaf found in mix deciduous forest. This butterfly is a perfect example of camouflage which has an appearance of a dry leaf. The name thus aptly conveys the combination of rarity and usefulness of our resource library which has a focus on Nature and Environment.
At Carvi, our prime focus is nature, where one can find a variety of books from stories, expeditions to scientific data-based reference books. To balance this, informative books related to various subjects in English as well as Marathi along with classic novels makes the library a resourceful place.
"Man is the most insane species. He worships an
Invisible God and destroys a visible Nature.
Unaware that the Nature he is destroying is this
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Have I ever mentioned that my favorite genre is dystopian?
Ah, well, my friend, dystopian is indeed one of my favorite genres and I thank my Grandma for that. She's the one who introduced to me The Hunger Games and thus since my "obsession" with finding ones published by indie authors.
Today's cover reveal is totally from a fantastic indie author! And let me tell you.
This cover has me SO excited! It's epic and the blurb has me bouncing in my seat even more!
Just look at it below to see what I mean!
Mallory's been hiding who she is for 18 years…
But now her terrible secret has been exposed.
Branded Irrelevant, Mallory is cut off from everything she knows.
Irrelevants are criminals, banished to live in the old city. But in the wasteland between the new city and the old, she stumbles on Cristan.
He's bitter, paranoid, and possibly crazy…
He may also be right about everything.
To survive, Mallory must figure out who to trust, and embrace the behaviour she's been taught to deny.
The answers may lie in a place even the most rebellious Irrelevants won't go.
For fans of The Hunger Games, The Gender Game and Divergent comes an action-packed love story celebrating Autism and Neuro Divergence that you won't want to put down.
Pick up a copy and fall in love with Mallory and Cristan today.
Release Date: June 28, 2019
About the Author
Sarah Addison-Fox is a misfit who lives in New Zealand and writes action-packed YA fantasy with a smattering of punch-ups, mega amounts of romance and a dash of family values. She has an astonishing amount of nail polish, has all her creative writing credentials shoved in a drawer somewhere, and has a husband who, after 28 years, can still make her blush.
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On the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, Al Jamila, in partnership with Persil Abaya Shampoo, launched the Kachketna campaign, which aims to support young Saudi designers to create Saudi Arabian inspired costumes and gowns that blend the spirit of originality and modernity.
The Kachketna campaign has been launched through a permanent Kachketna website section, the first of its kind to highlight Saudi talents in the field of fashion design. The campaign's objectives are to encourage and adopt the designers' innovations, and invite them to preserve the heritage and incorporate it into designs, fashion and accessories that level up to global standards.
About the Online Section
The site section, which was launched at the beginning of Ramadan and will continue as a permanent part of Al Jamila online wesbite, offers a wide range of Saudi fashion designers with interviews that benefit their career, and advice on how to choose fashion and fabrics that tailor to what the Saudi market requires, which is both modern and modest.
Users can also view and browse through new fashion collections which include ready-to-wear, couture, traditional fashion and more. In addition to that, the Kachketna website allows browsers to directly shop for Saudi designs on ALMALL.COM.
About the Local Fashion Industry and Market Development
The initiative serves as a motivation for designers, both experienced and young, to create designs inspired by the Saudi environment, and allow them to feature and present their work to the largest audience, including companies that might be willing to sponsor fashion start-ups and small projects.
About the Role of ALMALL.COM
Kachketna website section will provide the Saudi designers with an unrivaled opportunity to increase exposure and showcase their designs, by also making them available on ALMALL.COM for sale.
About the Competition
In conjunction with the launch of the Kachketna online presence and campaign, users have the possibility to win 20 vouchers worth SAR 500 from ALMALL.COM. All you need to do is answer the competition's questions to have a chance to win.


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Have You Heard The New Smash "Beer Never Broke My Heart" From Luke Combs Yet?
So, so good ...
May 8, 2019
We premiered Luke's new song "Beer Never Broke My Heart" just after 8am this morning and already can't get enough. Do you remember it from #StarsAndStrings last November?
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In the midst of a housing crisis it's business as usual for Housing Nova Scotia
There is a severe housing crisis in Halifax and many other Nova Scotia towns. As in most any crisis, it's painful for everybody, but the very poor, and especially also the racialized poor, are bearing the brunt. However, when you listen to Housing Nova Scotia senior bureaucrats at yesterday's Community Services Standing Committee you do not get a sense of urgency.