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Last Friday Tarneit College's at Magic for Milan Day raised more than $1,700 for children undergoing cancer treatment through @Koala Kids Foundation. Milan, who celebrated the end of his cancer treatment in November 2015, had received so many small treats from Koala Kids during his treatment and he chose to celebrate his seventh birthday by giving gifts to the other children with cancer.
This year, to mark his 9th birthday, Milan wanted to give back again by holding a special 'free dress' day, with students wearing a touch of Koala Kids orange, and the school and wider community invited to donate gold coins or small boxes of LEGO or LEGO DUPLO
An incredible $1760.40 was raised from gold coin donations, with many students also opting to bring boxes of Lego and Duplo of different sizes.
In addition, at a special school assembly, the manager of the new Coles store in Tarneit Central, which will open on 4 October, presented Milan and his mother Jemima with $500 worth of $50 Coles vouchers, especially for families in the Kookaburra ward at The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne
Jemima said, "This surpassed our expectations and we are beyond overjoyed to be able to give support to Koala Kids. We are so blessed and so grateful to be able to give back to a Foundation who has done so much for our own family, and does so much for so many, many more!"
A very proud Milan added, "I can't wait to do it again next year. Koala Kids' heartfelt thanks go to 'magic' Milan, his family, friends, fellow students, all at Tarneit College, many kind community supporters and to Coles, Tarneit Central.


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Choosing the Best-Fit DCIM Toolset
In the current age, data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools empower organizations with needed insights into performance of their IT infrastructure as a whole. It plays a key role in the uninterrupted running of data center operations. However, DCIM is susceptible to change where the vendors and the business needs are influenced to a great extent. DCIM itself is a vast collection of software that includes a wide range of applications, features and capabilities. As optimizing computing resources and maintaining reliability in the data center becomes increasingly important, enterprises should embrace more technology—from a cost perspective as well implementation aspect. Hence to implement the right solution, organizations need to investigate properly before deploying DCIM tools.
Before purchasing a toolset, it is always advisable for enterprises to research for DCIM vendor's product development, their strategic alliances, and the stability they offer on their products. This is important as having deep knowledge of DCIM vendors and their offerings would provide an overall idea about the investments to be made. For instance, a new merger might decide upon a product's long-term availability, interoperability, maintenance and support. Add to this, acquisitions incorporate innovative technologies into the offering which also means that there could be inevitable resets of the product's future laterals with different functions or applications. Else, there could be another scenario where the newly acquired product may stand alone as a feature without much contribution to a data center's particular need.
Furthermore, organizations should decide upon the role of DCIM tool in data center management to best select solutions. For instance, the role of a particular DCIM tool may be to manage power and environmental monitoring. In this case, the role of the DCIM system is to collect energy information including power consumption, total power spent, and reporting other energy data requirements. Therefore, enterprises that need either managing power or improving cooling efficiencies can install DCIM solutions that are exclusively capable of managing it. Enterprises need not spend on other packages where vendors offer combined DCIM solutions which might also include tools like predictive analysis or modeling. Further, while selecting power management systems, IT decision makers can again categorize selecting products according to different requirements at the individual rack level or individual servers or section wise. This can save a lot of unnecessary spend on capital.
Sometimes, in contrast, vendors supply functional products coupling complex and expensive DCIM frameworks including multiple modules. This can cause overlaps with other dedicated products, which again can lead to additional spending and loss. IT department also need to communicate constantly with the vendors to confirm whether the future editions will support the existing protocols and requirements. Organizations implementing DCIM systems should be updated with vendor news without fail and precisely evaluate vendors' product roadmaps. To quote an example, if an IT organization is using BACnet where the DCIM tool's roadmap embraces Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), it is always productive to replace systems accordingly. The good news is that it is easily possible for enterprises to foresee DCIM roadmap concerns. Thereby, they can map business requirements to the current DCIM tools, its future status and best alternative products—there is no point in keeping products that cannot be expanded to incorporate scaling features and capabilities.
Bottom Line
As the fact remains that each group or department has different purposes and expectations from their DCIM packages, it is wise to narrow down on dynamic DCIM tools which can scale according to the computing needs and IT requirements. Understand well a DCIM platform's strengths and weaknesses before finalizing on any products from a vendor.
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Well ended up losing a week of training due to man flu, couple of clients came down with it too..
So not only did i lose 2lbs in weight which i didnt want to happen, i lost money too..
I go out of my way not to have clients cross infect each other and if i`m not as proactive as i am i`d have lost work next week too..
So nothing pisses me off more when someone makes me out to be Howard Hughes or OCD germ phobic, cos i`m not.
In other countries employees arent allowed to work if theyre ill, because it increase time off and decreases productivity, but its still looked at as a good thing if someone soldiers on, goes into work, and spreads theyre cold to everyone else.
Anyhoo, nearly trained yesterday, but felt abit lazy/weak? n 1 day doesnt change anything.. so i trained today, had a good workout and job done. Yes i did mentally tousle with myself yesterday about not training, but thats just ego.
Tried box squats as randomly thats what i fancied doing over trap bar, its the first time ive done them since the new osteo.. nothings changed, i can feel it in my back now, such a shame because they`re easily my preferred squat and seem to put out what i put in..
But thats the final experiment unless i`m imagining how its feeling.
Just didnt fancy trap for some reason, probly due to feeling abit lazy n new it`d probly have been a harder workout, squats were 5x5x100kg and very light feeling.
Bench press 5×5 at 70kg ended up doing 6x6x10x6x9, cos it was there..
This was a drop back from 82kg n i was concerned how hard it`d feel..
I was very pleased how easy it felt as i`d started the cycle at 5x5x70kg and it`d felt hard from week 1, when you drop back it should be easier and it was even after the cold..
Me and the training partner of the day had both had the cold, workout was quite chatty and slow paced and time was getting on so we then banged out 3 sets of ez curl for bi`s and triceps pushdowns.
We were both very pleased how the first workout back felt. It`s always a bugger dropping weights back when its all getting interesting but sometimes its just got to be done..
I`ve restarted out too high, too many times and given my self nowhere to go too many times in the past to keep making the same mistakes however hard it is to implement the drop…
Sometimes you just have to keep plodding away being patient and just nugding the numbers up slower than you want too..
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North American digital video distribution experts ZeeVee, Inc. is using #ISE2013 as a launchpad into Europe and will be introducing a new product family for the Pro-AV market.
ZeeVee has a strong position in the US market and is now looking to develop a European footprint with local resellers and distributors – their new HDbridge 2000 product family supports the main European standard for the broadcast transmission of digital television over cable.
Vic Odryna, CEO, our old and good friend Bob Michaels, Senior Vice President, World Wide Sales, and Kai Rostcheck, Director of Marketing, at ZeeVee, will all be in Hall 1 Stand K5.


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Spheres in corner of frame, distortion, poor ptm
mgts24 posted a topic in Highlight MethodA recent capture is producing a coarse, fuzzy PTM, even though the individual RAW shots were high quality. I had trouble with the process of highlight capture because the spheres seemed to be out-of-round (distorted), and it was impossible center the guide circle on the image of the sphere. I am assuming this led to a registration problem in the PTM, hence the poor quality. These were shot on a 24–105 Canon L series zoom, on 60 mm, with the sphere right in the corner of the frame. Am I right in thinking that: 1) zooms should be avoided and macros used where possible for their typically flat fields and lack of barrel distortion. 2) the spheres should not be placed in the extreme corner of the frame but closer to the center on the edge. Feedback welcome.


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A fake cow that is the target of a lawsuit by a congressman is having its moment.
The Twitter account "Devin Nunes' cow," which professes to be "hanging out on the dairy in Iowa looking for the lil' treasonous cowpoke," has more than 455,000 followers as of Wednesday afternoon, a dramatic increase from the 1,000 or so before Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., filed a lawsuit Tuesday accusing the cow account, Twitter, and two other users of defamation.
The suit alleges that the cow account, as well as one called @DevinNunesMom, "repeatedly tweeted and retweeted abusive and hateful content" about the congressman in violation of Twitter user guidelines.
The surging popularity of @DevinCow brought on more puns for a case that has already given life to a parody account by Stephen Colbert.
"It's silly but also UDDER-Ly enjoyable," CNN commentator Ana Navarro-Cárdenas tweeted. "MILK it for all it's worth."
Nunes, the former chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, is seeking $250 million in damages and to unmask the identity of the users behind @DevinCow and @DevinNunesMom.
According to The Washington Post's Deanna Paul, the suit "alleged violations of Virginia's law against insults. It also brought claims against Twitter for conspiracy and negligence. The tech company, Nunes said, "intended to generate and proliferate false and defamatory statements" about him. Its failure to police mean tweets, puns and memes posted by accounts purporting to be his mother and cow caused him "extreme pain and suffering."
Nunes told Fox News' Sean Hannity that the suit is "the first of many" to come, though legal experts question its chances of success.


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Gift guide number 4 has arrived! There are so many shiny baubles that have caught my eye, I decided to share them all in one place and theme the collection "sparkly". Gifts featured here would work for anyone who likes pretty things. : )
– Penguin Classics. They've reissued the best of the best with gorgeous new covers designed by Coralie Bickford Smith. The perfect excuse to add to your library.
– Custom Notebook by Oh Joy!. At our house, we keep a journal specifically for Christmas memories. Anyone who wants to (me, Ben Blair or the kids) can take a turn writing down their holiday highlights to be enjoyed for years to come. I would have this notebook printed with the word: Christmas.
– Metallic Ornaments. My favorite is the little nest with glittery eggs. I want a dozen of them!
– Paper Bowls. These are stunning. Available in gold, silver or copper — they are quite reasonably priced for a work of art. Wouldn't a line of them be pretty on a windowsill?
– Twirl Bow Cuff. Ms. Spade can't seem to get enough of tidy little bows. Neither can I.
– Stencil 5 Print. It measures 20 x 25 inches and is hand-printed with a 5 from the Eames Stencil font. The five can mean anything you'd like it to (may I suggest high five!). It's just so cool.
– Quartz Pinata. It's over the top, but it will make your New Year's Celebration the raddest one ever.
– Clutch by Aviva Stanoff. Wouldn't this be fun to carry? It would elevate any outfit.
– Hayworth Mirrored Chest. I'm kind of obsessed with mirrored furniture at the moment. This piece is on sale for $249!
– Penguin Ornament. Isn't he handsome and serious?
– Snowflake Pillow. This will add some light and shine to your house and look just right till Spring arrives.
– Wraparound Ring. I covet this.
– Crystal Wing Flats. It's difficult to own too many ballet flats. And these would make your jeans and sweater ensemble feel put together.
– Wishbone Necklace. I'm sure you know someone that can use some luck this coming year.
– Glitter Garland. You'll never guess what it's made of.
– Tulle Sequin Dress. For your daughter. Because she likes sparkly things too.
– Rose Cut Diamond Rings. Have you heard of grey diamonds before? They are new to me and I think I love them.
– Recycled Bottle Votive. These are beer bottles reborn with a coating of antiqued silver. A pretty way to decorate your house throughout the year.
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Here are 20 Sweets, Treats, and Dessert Recipes with Pumpkin that I have compiled for you. I went on a search to share these with you. All of these recipes are those of others that I have found and enjoy. You will find some of my own favorites from my site as well. I hope that you will all enjoy this compilation.
20 Sweets, Treats, and Dessert Recipes with Pumpkin
Get ready for amazing Recipes with these 20 Sweets, Treats, and Dessert Recipes with Pumpkin. Choose from a multitude of Pumpkin recipes below. I have personally tried them all and they are WONDERFUL! Enjoy!
Pumpkin Spice Latte Truffles from sherisilver.com She has a multitude of amazing recipes.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread from cincyshopper.com I really enjoy her recipes.
Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars from quirkyinspired.com Now these are so delicious and with a gluten free option.
Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting from quirkyinspired.com Oh So delicious! This one is a great treat for the kiddos.
Cinnamon Waffles with Pumpkin Spice Syrup This one is one of my own here on my site. Here it is again in case you haven't seen if before.
Pumpkin Nutella Cookie Bars from ourtableforseven.com After looking at her site, I have to tell you that I am really impressed. Goodies for everyone on her site.
Crustless Simple Pumpkin Pie from littlehouseliving.com This recipe is amazing. I had to try this once I found this one. YUM! One that doesn't like a bunch of crust will love this one!
Pumpkin Turtle Cheesecake This one is also from littlehouseliving.com When I saw this one, I had to make this. My husband and son both love anything mentioning turtle. Add pumpkin to the recipe and you can't go wrong!
Easy Pumpkin Pie Fudge from amandascookin.com My oh my. This recipe is delicious. I always make peanut butter fudge, but anytime we visit a fall festival, my husband never leaves without getting pumpkin fudge. He is one happy man now that I found a recipe to make my own.
Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts from thejoysofboys.com These are more delicious than what I thought that they would be. Not only that, they are healthier as well. They are moist.
Sweet and Salty Roasted Pumpkin Seeds from sidewalkshoes.com My kids love baking pumpkin seeds every year after carving their pumpkins. I am happy that I found this recipe. I hope that you enjoy this one as much as they do.
Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream from lovetobeinthekitchen.com I really love Pumpkin Ice Cream. A little bit always goes a long way for sure.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles This one is also from lovetobeinthekitchen.com I really like the chocolate and the pumpkin together.
Pumpkin Marshmallows from homecookingmemories.com When I found this recipe, I had to try this one. The kids love marshmallows so this one was a hit.
Pumpkin-Apple Chimichangas is also from homecookingmemories.com Who would have thought that there was a pumpkin chimichanga? I never knew before now. I wanted to share this one with you. It is amazing!
Pumpkin Baby Ruth Bundt Cake – Gluten Free from fearlessdining.com Who would have thought pumpkin and baby ruth together? I have to tell you that this is delicious!
Pumpkin Monkey Bread This one is one that I have posted before on my site. My family really enjoys this one after dinner.
Mickey Mouse Pumpkin Patch Cookies This one is one from last year that I shared on my site. I hope that you will enjoy them as much as we did.
Pumpkin Caramel Apples is another one from my site. The kids at fun helping me make these this year.
Pumpkin Vanilla Cupcakes They are the cutest. I will be making these cupcakes for Thanksgiving this year.
There you have it! I hope that you enjoy all of these 20 Sweets, Treats, and Dessert Recipes with Pumpkin that I have shared with you all. Get busy and get all of your goodies done for the Holidays. Let me know if you tried any of the above recipes. Come back and leave a comment on which ones you have chosen to make.
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Andy Cohen Meets His Match in "Cuddly" Mike Tyson & More Pics You Missed
We're rounding up some of the buzziest Bravolebrity moments from social media this week.
Too busy to catch every Tweet or Instagram posted by your favorite Bravolebrities? We've got your back. Here's what you missed on social media this week. Enjoy!
In addition to being a Bethenny Frankel super fan, it turns out that Mike Tyson is also cuddly. Thanks for the heads up, Andy Cohen!
Wait, has Lisa Vanderpump jusy adopted a new pet? Either way, that goat is adorable.
Kenya Moore's trick to the perfect selfie? Enlist Marlo Hampton and invest in a seflie stick.
Kathy Wakile and her daughter Victoria are officially twinning.
When the Countess (Luann) met the (former) President!
On land or at sea, Captain Lee takes command of any type of vehicle.
Josh Altman knows the best way to score points with his future mother-in-law is through quality time.
Kyle Richards' life has gone to the dogs.
For the record, Gigi Hadid woke up like this.
Melissa Gorga has immense team pride.
Padma Lakshmi headed to Washinton D.C. to roast Tom Colicchio, er, we mean, Uncle Fester. (Her joke, not ours!)
Jax Taylor + his mom + Lance Bass = a perfect (family) photo.
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Welcome to Top 10 Tuesday! Going forward, Tuesday posts will feature everyone's favorite thing: LISTS! (Don't look at me like that - you know you love them.) As a reader, I fully embrace lists as one of my greatest tools. I have lists upon lists for everything - favorite characters, favorite series, TBR books, etc. - it's how I order my reading and writing life (and make sure I don't forget things). Lists = life.
I thought I'd start out with something I've been thinking about a lot lately, in crafting the hero of the story I'm working on: what makes a hero? So I started - you guessed it - making a list of attributes. Then I started assigning those attributes faces. And that led to... duh-duh-dummmmm...
(In no particular order, because seriously, how can you choose?)
Most of these dudes have been depicted in film (some of them many times), so I've included pics of my favorite incarnation of each character. And if you disagree with me, I have no problem fighting you. (Or holding a semi-civilized discussion about why you're wrong...)
1. James Bond
(Casino Royale and subsequent titles by Sir Ian Fleming)
Girls, gadgets, guns, and martinis - these are the things that come to mind when I think of Bond. A man with good intentions (most of the time) and dangerous memories, the suave, ruthless spy is as close to the perfect man as one can get - if you like that sort of thing. He's brave and well-traveled, and, apparently, knows how to do everything - from snow skiing to scuba diving to flying a space shuttle. Not a bad guy to have around in a tight spot.
2. Fitzwilliam Darcy
(Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen)
What's more attractive than an arrogant man with a title, who wears an air of mystery like a cloak? One that's good at hiding his feelings in an attempt at self-preservation, and adds to his already enigmatic aura. That said, any man who is willing to buck societal conventions for love deserves mad props, even if his initial declaration of love is a bumbling mess of unintentional insults. Anyway, he totally redeems his early missteps with his gallantry when Lizzie is in need, which shows his true character.
3. Gilbert Blythe
(Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery)
Oh, Gilbert, bless his heart. He is tragically under the opinion that teasing a girl will make her like him... However, he shows serious resolve when even getting a slate broken over his head doesn't deter him. He grows up to be brilliant, witty, and adorably handsome. One of the things I like most about Gilbert is his loyalty and selflessness. He is not put off by Anne's coldness, and is willing to make sacrifices to help her. Not only that, but he loves her for who she is, not who he wants her to be - something that is rare, and lovely.
4. Sidney Chambers
(Grantchester mysteries by James Runcie)
There is something about this lost and wayward clergyman that absolutely makes my heart go pitty-pat. He is 30% man of the cloth, 25% amateur detective, 25% hard liquor-swilling damaged soldier, 10% dog lover, and 10% jazz expert. And he even looks awesome riding a bike in his Sunday best. I think part of what draws me to Sidney as a character is his broken psyche, and the fact that he struggles with how to reconcile his past deeds with his current role as a spiritual leader.
5. Horatio Hornblower
(Beat to Quarters and subsequent novels by C.S. Forester)
A sailor with a sense of duty and honor, who can handle a pistol and a sword at the same time while climbing the rigging of a ship? Ahoy! One of the things I like best about Hornblower is his mind. As he makes his way up the ranks of the Royal Navy, he is faced with crises and seemingly impossible situations aplenty. Does he panic? No. Does he run from danger? Definitely not. He uses his wits to get himself and his crew out of danger, if not in strictly by-the-regulations ways.
6. Jon Snow
(A Game of Thrones and subsequent novels by George R.R. Martin)
Honor before anything, except family... Technically speaking, my favorite Westrosi son is still dead (if we're only discussing the books). But that doesn't stop the captain of the Night Guard from being awesome. There's also the fact that he's the black sheep - the shame - of the Stark family (or so everyone thinks), an indication of Ned Stark's one dishonorable act, but that doesn't stop him from embracing his Starkness. Perhaps, ironically, the most worthy to carry on the Stark name, Snow stands for loyalty and duty in an attempt to uphold the Stark reputation.
7. Dirk Pitt
(Pacific Vortex! and subsequent novels by Clive Cussler)
Perhaps my first literary crush, Dirk Pitt is the quintessential adventurer/explorer (sorry Josh Gates, but you just don't stack up). This former Air Force officer loves danger, the sea, and classic cars (not necessarily in that order), and swings in and out of danger like it's on his agenda. AND he lives in an old airplane hangar. How awesome is that? Pitt is a world traveler who has no problem staring the bad guy in the eye and laughing while he pushes the button on a remote detonator to blow something up. He's like an awesome mix between Indiana Jones and MacGyver with a boat.
8. Westley
(The Princess Bride by William Goldman)
This farm boy-turned pirate never swerves from his devotion to his love, Buttercup, and does everything in his power to see her safe. He's brash, arrogant, and clever - something that makes him both a most dreaded pirate and a dangerous adversary. I love that Westley has such humble roots; he starts out as a farm hand, and ends up ruling the high seas. It's an awesome reminder that anyone can overcome a particular set of circumstances if they put their mind to it. Oh, ALSO, he survives being mostly dead.
9. Edmond Dantes
(The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas)
Betrayal! False accusations! Mistaken identities! And, above all, REVENGE! Rawr. The sheer cold calculation that Edmond Dantes possesses, to wait literally YEARS, until just the perfect moment to exact his revenge upon the Count Mondego for stealing his life and his love is clap-worthy. And such complete revenge; he leaves nothing to chance, forgets nothing, is ten steps ahead, always. And he ends up getting the girl and the son. Whew! And, if that's not awesome enough, one of this aliases is Sinbad the Sailor. (Do with that information what you will.)
10. Radcliffe Emerson
(Amelia Peabody mysteries by Elizabeth Peters)
I <3 Emerson. If there was one man on this list I could take home in my pocket, it would be Emerson. He is a bad-tempered, hot-headed reactionary with a habit for swearing at inappropriate times and shouting, who shoots first and asks questions later. No, for serious. I really do <3 him. He's real. He reacts to danger like a person should - with a mixture of fear and bravado, while considering how it will affect his family (which includes not only his blood family, but those he considers family). He's a no-nonsense kind of guy who doesn't put on airs for anyone, even when a little bit of tact could get him exactly what he wants. (I feel compelled to admit that I may possibly have also just described my husband. Apparently, I have a type.) He's completely devoted to his wife, Amelia Peabody (and he's totally OK with her keeping her last name), and recognizes her as his partner, not his trophy, and doesn't try to stop her from doing ALL THE THINGS. He just makes sure her pistol is clean and loaded. All the love for Emerson.
(Because how can there only be ten happening hotties?)
Colonel Brandon
(Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen)
This guy, though. This brave and honorable army officer, who has inherited his family's estate, is reserved and humble in spite of his tumultuous and scandal-ridden background. He steadfastly loves the overly-emotional Marianne Dashwood through her infatuation with the tragically weak and shallow (and, incidentally, not on this list) Willoughby, supports her unconditionally, and does everything he can to help her and her family. He sees past her childish actions, loves her for her pure heart, and ultimately shows her that she deserves more than she even thought for herself.
Professor Bhaer
(Little Women by Louisa May Alcott)
Though the German expat may not be on everyone's list of sigh-worthy heroes, he makes mine because he's an adorably bumbling scholar with a sense of honor, who is humble and loving, and is reliable. At first glance he may seem a little, well, boring, but I say NONSENSE to that. He's merely brilliant and considering. And I commend Jo for being open-minded enough to see him for the treasure he is. And he not only loves Jo, but appreciates her and holds her in high esteem, as she deserves. And I believe he is the best partner for her.
(The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper)
He's a dead shot raised by Native Indians, and is at home in the wilderness, and probably knows how to wrestle bears. He is a protector, puts himself at risk to rescue Cora, the woman he loves, only to see her killed, and afterward joins the resistance against the tyranny ultimately responsible for her death. This man stands up for his principles, and will not hesitate to remove things that stand in his way, or threatens those he loves. He ain't got time for that.
And there you have it! Top 10 lists are fun! (But also stressful because only 10?) Especially when they're as pretty as the entries on this one.
Upcoming: I've just finished two fabulous books: Shadow and Bone, book one of Leigh Bardugo's Grisha Trilogy (all hail the Darkling!); and The Dark Days Pact, book two of the Lady Helen series by Alison Goodman (did NOT see that one coming). Reviews to follow!


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Last summer we started a reading plan for the summer. We are continuing that tradition this year! We hope and pray that you take time each day to be in God's word. Summer's are too short and our days too open for us to miss spending time with our God and Savior.
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Date added: 2 Jun 2015
Researched by Jeremiah Browne, Harris Academy Greenwich
Field Marshal Sir William Maynard Gomm GCB(10 November 1784 – 15 March 1875), was a British Army officer. After taking part in the Anglo-Russian invasion of Holland, he served in most of the battles of the Napoleonic Wars notably the Battle of Waterloo. He was educated at a private school in Woolwich, just down the road from our school at Harris Academy Greenwich.
Gomm took part in the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815. He served in the fifth division. He was awarded the Russian Order of St.Anna, 2nd Class on 8 October 1815. He retired from active service in 1856 and, after advancement to Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath on 21 June 1859 and after further promotion to Field Marshal on 1 January 1868, he became Constable of the Tower in October 1872. He also served as honorary colonel of the 13th Regiment of Foot. He died at Brighton in Sussex on 15 March 1875 and was buried at Christ's Church in Rotherhithe. Under his widow's will £15,000 was left to Keble College, Oxford to endow scholarships in his memory.
Field-Marshal Gomm's letters and journals provide a first-rate account of the numerous actions, battles and events that he was involved in during the Napoleonic wars. A seasoned officer from a military family, he was an accurate observer of all that went on around him, and the notes and letters he wrote, edited by his son, provide a lot of excellent information.This collection of his diary entries and letters focuses on the Napoleonic Wars. He was fought in the furious combat of Quatre Bras and the "hard pounding" of Waterloo two days later. His position as an unattached staff officer gave him a view of the fields of battle from a position on horseback, and with freedom of movement around the field that few could match. His notes and letters of Waterloo are annotated with his more considered thoughts and views.
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AFTER twice being pegged back, Bedlington eventually edged South Shields in a six-goal thriller.
Tommy English, signed from Durham City, made an immediate impact when he fired the Colliers in front after 15 minutes.
Almost immediately, however, Alex Benjamin equalised but midway through the opening half Stephen Richardson restored the advantage to the hosts.
Five minutes into the second period, Yanis Galas celebrated his debut only for Anthony Shandran to restore the lead to Bedlington minutes later.
The Mariners went in search of a third equaliser but left the way open for captain Stephen Bowey to score the decisive fourth goal.
BEDLINGTON TERRIERS: Morton, Harrison, James, Flynn, Carr, Elliott (Morton), Douglas (Stewart), Bowey, Richardson, Shandran (Graham), English.
SOUTH SHIELDS: Cunningham Smith, Talbot, O'Brien, Wardle (Hamilton), Grant (Briggs), Galas, Fitzpatrick, Benjamin, Ramsey, Colvin (Burnell).


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On new years eve I decided to go for it and set up a Facebook group called Make a Ring a Month 2019. I posted about this group on one jewellery forum on the evening of 31st December and before the new year arrived 30 people signed up! By the next day, we'd hit 100 and we are currently on 189 members from all over the world.
When I first set it up I really didn't know how it would go. I thought that it might be me and about 20 other people that I know. I'm so glad that others have joined in too, it goes to show that it wasn't just me wanting a challenge for 2019.
The challenge is this:
Make a ring every month in 2019.
That's it really! It can be made of any material. You can be a beginner or a professional jeweller or someone in between.
A theme for each month will be suggested but you are welcome to ignore it if you have some design ideas in mind.
You are welcome to join in! You can find the Facebook group here >. There is one question to answer when you join the group because I wanted to make sure we got genuine people and not spam!
I have also set up an Instagram account @ringamonth for those that prefer Instagram so do follow that and use the hashtag #ringamonth2019 to share your work in progress and final rings.
I'm grateful to all those that have joined and am really looking forward to seeing what everyone makes. And now that I've started the challenge I've got to get making too!
I will update you on the blog with the progress over the year.


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Chapter 712: Breakthrough by Devouring!
The blood construct over the person's head trembled for a second. The blood that came out from the person was seemingly replenishing the missing portions of its construct, allowing it to grow even bigger. Now fully restored and better than ever, the construct gave a loud 'roar' of happiness.
When the person raised their right hand outwards with their fingers forming a blade, the construct mimicked their actions, but its arm was actually a blade.
Bai Yunfei felt his heart skip a beat at the idea of the blood construct attacking him like it did before. Thinking that the person would come after him again, Bai Yunfei took off in a hasty retreat before either of the two could actually make a step towards him.
But the other person was already making a move. Their right hand was already coming down as Bai Yunfei was moving. It wasn't coming down onto him, however, but.....below his feet!
Bai Yunfei watched in absolute shock as the blade arm of the other person came down onto the head of the blood octopus below them!
The person wasn't after Bai Yunfei but the blood octopus!
The person's right arm stabbed into the weakened octopus without resistance where they twisted their arm once inside. A little ways away, Bai Yunfei watched as a blood-colored energy started to crawl out from the blood octopus' head and onto the other person's arm.
And since that person was moving, so was the blood construct overhead! It roared as its right arm came up before plunging the sharp blade 'arm' into the blood octopus' body just like its master had done!
The only difference was in the sound. The blood octopus didn't have a new wound onto its body when the blade came down, as the construct's 'arm' wasn't solid and phased through it without resistance.
The actions of both the person in bloody robes and the blood construct had been fast and quick. No one there knew what to expect, from Bai Yunfei to Xiao Qi, and even the blood octopus itself!
The entire battlefield was plunged into silence for a moment before a miserable wail rang through the air!
It was the blood octopus!
Its giant eyes were beginning to grow hazy and its body started to bulge outwards with a violent tremble. The hundreds of tentacles connected to it danced frantically as elemental energy started to shine out from it!
A red light, an orange light, and a bloody light....
Then the elemental energy coming out from the blood octopus started to fluctuate erratically. As if getting ready to burst, the energy started to fly outwards!
The energy flew for a good dozen meters before it was attracted somewhere else. Converging together in one spot, it all came to rest right in the middle where the bloody-robed person was!
It was as if was a mysterious force acting as a vacuum for all that energy in the person as all the elemental energy coming out from the blood octopus went there! If there was a straw, then the person was using that straw to siphon every bit of energy from the octopus into themselves!
There was also a great deal of blood being drawn out from the octopus and into the person. Following up the person's arm, all of its blood was being taken into their body!
There was also a transparent flow of energy being drawn out. It wasn't elemental energy or blood, but....soulforce!
The soulforce of the blood octopus was being sucked up by the blood construct!
"What's....what's going on here?!"
Bai Yunfei was thunderstruck. He blinked a few times, mystified by what he was seeing. The enemy was killing its own blood octopus!
"He's....he's devouring it!"
He didn't know the reason for it, but the situation was as clear as day for him. The other person was clearly devouring the blood octopus!
Draining its elemental energy, its blood, and its soulforce....this devouring the soulbeast in all but body!
As Bai Yunfei watched the events go on, the blood octopus was starting to shrink in size as if losing water!
There was a loud wail of anger and shock from the blood octopus, though its body was already growing weaker by the second. Growing still like a statue, it could only stand there and watch as its lifeforce was rapidly flowing away. It wasn't even sure what was going on even, with its low intelligence. The human that had brought it here and 'helped' it hunt for a great deal of delicious prey. Why was the human now attacking it?
Now feeling most of its lifeforce already gone, the blood octopus trembled with fear. In one final desperation for its life, the blood octopus tried to struggle to move, but even as hard as it might, the blood octopus couldn't move.
The wails coming from the octopus now were a lot more miserable in tone. It was mourning for itself. The tentacles were gradually coming to a still and the last of its lifeforce was nearly taken from it. It crumpled to the ground in a shriveled state. The mighty blood octopus was now as weak as it ever was, like a tiny candle on the verge of being snuffed out if even a weak gust of wind were to blow on it.
In contrast, the blood and other energy was being sucked up by the other person. Cloaked in a multi-colored light show, the person was bent at the waist as they let loose a strange cry of some sort. A short moment later, their aura exploded in strength almost as fast as a rocket!
The person was already a peak late-stage Soul Exalt prior to this. But now....the person was very close to becoming a Soul King!
"He's close to a breakthrough!!"
Bai Yunfei realized with a start. His backward retreat came to an abrupt stop before he ran straight ahead for the person!
Bai Yunfei didn't think it was likely for this person to become a Soul King, but there was one thing for sure: He couldn't just sit there and let the person try to do so without obstruction!
But it was already too late!
Bai Yunfei's actions had already caught the eye of the other person. Lifting their head up, the person cackled menacingly at him before their aura exploded again in intensity!
The blood octopus let out one final howl at the same time!
A loud explosion followed right afterwards!
The blood octopus had....exploded!
Countless bits of flesh came flying everywhere to saturate the surrounding hundred meters with the rest of the blood-colored energy being sucked up into the person.
A pained, but happy cry erupted from the person as they threw their head back. Like its master, the blood construct swung its head back and let out a tremendous roar that shook the heavens. So loud was its scream that the blood that made up the construct vibrated before expanding in size again!
Likewise, the ball of blood forming around its master was seemingly starting to split apart almost as quickly as it formed. Inside of it, an intense aura was still continuing to rise!
Then the person stood up. Eyes as crimson as the blood around them, the person glared hatefully at Bai Yunfei and growled. Stepping forward Bai Yunfei, the person then disappeared into a blur to fly after him!
"He....he really broke through!! How!!"
Bai Yunfei's eyes were as wide as dinner plates due to his shock. Now that he was too late, Bai Yunfei came to a stop and made an immediate backtrack to get as far away from the person as possible. The now even more gigantic blood construct was coming for Bai Yunfei now with its blade arm to come slice down onto him!
This time, Bai Yunfei was well and truly afraid. If this blade connected, Bai Yunfei had no doubts his soul would be torn apart for sure....
Just as Bai Yunfei was making his last-ditch effort to escape from the dropping scythe, a voice suddenly called out to the two!
"Gui Nu, stop!!"
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He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He does not take pleasure in the legs of a man. The Lord favors those who fear Him, Those who wait for His lovingkindness.
Psalm 147:10-11 NASB
He doesn't take pleasure in the strength of horses. He doesn't take delight in the strong legs of warriors. The Lord takes delight in those who have respect for him. They put their hope in his faithful love. Psalm 147:10-11 NIrV
The first thing I notice with reading these two versions of the Bible is that the words "delight" and "take pleasure" seem to be interchangeable. This is confirmed by looking up the words in the dictionary.
Delight and Pleasure
Dictionary.com Delight
Dictionary.com Pleasure
2. enjoyment or satisfaction derived from what is to one's liking; gratification; delight.
Pausing to Discover
I've learned it's important to look up English words and confirm the definitions that were understood at the time the English version of the Bible was being interpreted from the original Greek and Hebrew.
Cultural terminology emphasizes or substitutes words at different times in history. A word can change the context of a Bible verse if read with modern interpretations.
Recently words like special and extra have not had a complete change in definition, but there is a shift that may cause someone to be called special. It can now be understood as being called special as a negative thing.
Taking all of that into account, it seems reasonable to conclude that when delight is used instead of pleasure the definition for either word is enjoyment or satisfaction.
Delight and Favor
The Lord favors those who fear Him
The Lord takes delight in those who have respect for him.
When I break out the synonyms and definitions of delight in this way it confirms to me that I have been drawn to the word delight accurately.
I long for God to enjoy my choices, and to enjoy a relationship with me. I desire to win the favor of my King. Confirmation of understanding is an important step, but the how of delight has not yet been revealed.
I'm participating in Write 31 Days this month. I'll be writing on Delight. Join me here each day in the month of October for a short reflection on something I'm learning about what God is delighted by, and how delight connects us to him.


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Off-Broadway's Public Theater has announced a talent-packed lineup for its 2018-2019 season. Highlights include new productions starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Tom Sturridge and Glenn Close, along with the North American premiere of Conor McPherson and Bob Dylan's acclaimed collaboration Girl From the North Country.
Kicking off the Public's new season is Girl From the North Country (September 11-November 4, 2018), arriving off-Broadway following a sold-out run at London's Old Vic and a West End transfer. Written and directed by Tony nominee Conor McPherson and featuring the songbook of music icon Bob Dylan, the show follows a down-on-its-luck community on the brink of change in 1934 Duluth, Minnesota.
Three-time Tony winner Glenn Close will star in the New York premiere play Mother of the Maid (September 25-November 18, 2018), written by Jane Anderson and directed by Emmy nominee Matthew Penn. The play tells the story of Joan of Arc's mother (Close), a sensible, hard-working, God-fearing peasant woman whose faith is upended as she deals with the baffling journey of her odd and extraordinary daughter.
The Public will next produce Eve's Song (October 23-December 2, 2018), a world premiere work written by Patricia Ione Lloyd and directed by Jo Bonney. Eve's Song follows Deborah, who, in the aftermath of a messy divorce and a daughter coming out as queer, is trying to keep things normal at home. But as black people continue to be killed beyond their four walls, the outside finds its way in, blurring the lines between family dynamics, politics and the spirit world.
Next on the Public's docket will be the New York premiere Wild Goose Dreams (October 30-December 9, 2018) written by Hansol Jung and directed by Tony nominee Leigh Silverman. The play centers on Minsung, a South Korean man whose wife and daughter have moved to America for a better life. Deeply lonely, he escapes onto the Internet and meets Nanhee, a young defector forced to leave her family behind in North Korea. Amid the endless noise of the modern world, where likes and shares have taken the place of love and touch, Minsung and Nanhee try their best to be real for each other.
Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal and Tony nominee Tom Sturridge will star in the Public's next mainstage production, the New York premiere Sea Wall/A Life (January 26-March 24, 2019), written by Tony winner Simon Stephens and Broadway alum Nick Payne and directed by Carrie Cracknell. The pair of monologues begins with Sturridge leading Stephens' Sea Wall, a work about love and the human need to know the unknowable. Gyllenhaal will continue the evening with Payne's A Life, a meditation on how we say goodbye to those we love most.
Pulitzer-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks' world premiere play White Noise (February 19-March 31, 2019) will appear next at the Public. Longtime friends and lovers Leo, Misha, Ralph and Dawn are educated, progressive, cosmopolitan and woke. But when a racially motivated incident with the cops leaves Leo shaken, he decides extreme measures must be taken for self-preservation. Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis will direct.
Next up at the Public will be the world premiere play Ain't No Mo' (March 12-April 21, 2019), written by Jordan E. Cooper and directed by Stevie Walker-Webb. The new work explores the value of black lives in a country hurtling away from the promise of a black president.
The Public will next produce Tim Blake Nelson's world premiere play Socrates (April 2-May 19, 2019), directed by Tony winner Doug Hughes. Socrates follows the philosopher's growing prominence in democratic Athens through the military and social upheavals that led to one of the most infamous executions in Western history.
Luis Alfaro's New York premiere Mojada (July 2-August 11, 2019) closes out the Public's season. Inspired by the Ancient Greek story of Medea, the work follows a young Mexican mother who gives up everything to bring her son to America, only to find America demands even more.


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When it comes to impeccable locations, the Stamford Grand Adelaide in Glenelg has it all. The iconic hotel is only footsteps from the beach and boasts magnificent beachside views that few places can offer. Located on the ground floor is The Grand Bar where locals, guests and tourists congregate. With live music, all day dining and spectacular views, it's easy to see why this place is the go-to destination at Glenelg. To further add to the experience, timber decking has been completed outside The Grand Bar, and to go with it is a modern Australian breakfast menu. Adelaide Food Central, along with other guests, were invited for breakfast on the new deck. All food and drink were provided free of charge.
We started off with the Big Brekky Tower which consists of three favourites piled up onto a single tower. The bottom tier was typical of your big breakfast with middle bacon, sausages, house baked beans, herbed tomatoes and toast. The dish was very hearty and filling, and that segment alone would easily satisfy one person. The next tier up was the Mosley Square eggs benny with hash browns. The eggs were perfectly poached with plenty of yolk oozing down the sides of the English muffin. The hash browns were crispy around the edges, and were the perfect accompaniment to the dish. Moving to the top tier we had an assortment of house baked pastries and seasonal fruit salad. The pastries were nice and flaky while the fruit salad was freshly cut. We were told this was one of the smaller towers with the larger version being made up of five dishes.
For the main breakfast, I ordered the Smashed Avo Eggs Benny. Being quite tired on a Sunday morning, I made the mistake of ordering a dish that already appeared on the Big Brekkie Tower. I guess you can't have too much of a good thing!
The new decking and breakfast menu at The Grand Bar adds to an already impressive arsenal of things to do at The Stamford Grand Adelaide. With live music, all day food and drink, and magnificent views, The Grand Bar is perfect for any time of day.
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Create a well-stocked gift basket for a father who says he doesn't want anything.
Use these gift baskets ideas as a beginning point to make a customized present he will love.
For the Cocktail Drinker
Get all the things he'll need to make his favorite drink. It can be a Moscow Mule kit, but you can pick different liquors and ingredients according to what he likes.
For the Baseball Fan
Pack a bucket with all he'll need for Game Day at the stadium: a cap for his favorite team, sunscreen, peanuts, sunflower seeds, and popcorn.
For the Coffee Addict
If coffee is a vital part of his mornings, stock a basket with his preferred coffee and include some dark/milk chocolates, biscotti, and a new coffee mug.
For the Golfer
Grass, golf balls, and a flag is a clever way to give dad a golf course certificate so he can have fun with his favorite hobby.
For the New Dad
New dads celebrating their 1st Father's Day will get a kick out of a pop-themed gift basket.
For Date Night
Give him a gift basket the two of you can take pleasure in with your next date night at home.
For His Bathroom
Pamper him with his desired skincare or body products, like a special razor, after shave, body spray, or cologne.
For the Angler
If Dad spends his free time wading streams and winters tying flies, get his attention with fishing gear, top-quality spirits, and a spicy homemade fish breading.
For the Pit Master
Enrich the spatula-wielding man's supply with oak smoking chips, grilling tools, spice rubs, and an affordable Cabernet Sauvignon.
For His Man Cave
Whether it's Sunday football or poker night, Dad values his quality free time. Provide him with a Netflix subscription, a roster of tasty snacks, and a beer club membership.


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PUBG Mobile with another bug in 0.12.0 update
Version 0.12.0 of PUBG Mobile caused gamers community to feel uncomfortable when lots of bugs constantly appeared even though Tencent quickly improved the situation.
It was another update for the cool PUBG Mobile Download title. It was regarded as a considerable enhancement for that game with the additions of features necessary for the match, for example, the Zombies Mode had rapidly become one of the most interesting items. In which, everybody was forced to defend against hordes of scary monsters roaming until the challenge stops. It was a part that most people were excited about to engage and conquer.
Unfortunately, plenty of survivors reported that they got troubles when joining v0.12.0. Not only that, those issues were really annoying and they obviously influenced their gaming experience badly. Specifically, the major matter was related to parachuting. Indeed, they could not parachute. It was possible for them to do that in case they followed a teammate. However, it did not end because they instantly encountered the other problem. They could not control their movement while they were in the mid-air. It means that they fell freely. Moreover, they were impossible to collect items on the ground once they had landed. If you are forced to uncover PUBG Mobile in such unlucky state, you cannot win for sure. In fact, looting weapons or supplies like ammo will play an important role for all before you step into the true battle. You will be mercilessly murdered if you run into a fully equipped guy. So, you can't be the last standing man or take over the top spot of the ranking.
After getting the feedback, Tencent worked, and after one week, they announced that they completely fixed everything that participants faced.
New errors in PUBG Mobile 0.12.0
Nevertheless, changes of Tencent for PUBG iOS or Android game did not make players more pleased cuz they saw incidents not existing before again. According to the witness, it was hard for them to get in or out their vehicles. It took them a lot of time to exit. As well, opening the door of houses would create something advantageous for the foes to kill them, resulting in they couldn't escape dangerous zones easily.
Besides, the update v0.12.0 made ping suddenly increase, causing everything to be much more inconvenient. Tencent promised to remove them and bring back a better playing environment soon.
Are you willing to participate in PUBG Mobile and check out pieces repaired and dominate the leaderboard? Good luck!


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Club La Terrrazza
La Terrrazza Barcelona. Open-air nightclub with terrace located in Poble Español. Now renovated, enjoy the best university atmosphere, incredible parties and many more surprises. Read more
La Terrrazza is an incredible open-air club with a beautiful walled replica village (Pueblo Español) which is located at the side of Barcelona's famous Montjuic Hill where masses of international and resident DJs have played since its opened 20 years ago. It has often been nominated within the top 50 best clubs in the world and is open for the summer season from May until October.
House, electronic and techno music with a taste of Balearic sounds, are the main musical genres at their fantastic parties. Many famous names have played there throughout the years, some worthy of mention include Richie Hawtin and Ricardo Villalobos.
Members of YouBarcelona Guestlist would be able to enter for free if age is above 18 years.


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Five Things I Am Thankful For
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It's the eve of Thanksgiving in 2019 and I think it's time to discuss gratefulness. I"m grateful to be alive, for every bit of my health, and grateful to have had such a loving family while I was a child, and for my current family including my husband, my stepson, my grandchild, extended family, and all our friends in the entire country. I don't say these things lightly. Not only is gratefulness an important part of good mental health habits, but in my life, things could've gone badly if loving people weren't right there, ready to step up and support me at critical moments. I'm grateful to the USA for taking in a mother and child and giving us a chance at a better life. Thanks to the USA for allowing my mom and I to succeed, her in business, me in college.
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But there are things I'm thankful for that are related to Celiac disease also. I've learned so much from this disease.
I'm Grateful That Celiac Disease Taught Me...
1. All the wonderful ways I can make pastry dough, such as this inspired version. Not to mention the bread, biscuits, cookies, and pizza doughs I've learned this year. https://amandanicolesmith.com/sprouted-buckwheat-pastry-dough/
2. ... that there are people who care about those with Celiac and tell the truth about it. And one of them, is making a new app called Gluten Dude that looks like it will rock! I'm grateful to this community.
3. about treatment options that are on the horizon. Although some of them have already fallen by the wayside, I'm grateful that research continues. Keep it up!
4. about the many manifestations of Celiac and the research just keeps getting better. (no paywall) Notice the part about primary biliary cirrhosis? Yes, thank you! Fist bump! A new manifestation I hadn't seen before.
5. Tunisia! I'm ever more impressed with their research into Celiac disease. I've read with deep interest some of their other case reports which were no less stellar than this one. In this case, they not only explain that this patient discovered Celiac via blood clots in the retina of the eye, but they go on to explain why and exactly which deficiencies would've caused that. This is science. Pay attention, world. I would put Pakistan at a close second. With very little resources, they've managed to create a medical system to deal with a high incidence of anemia caused by Celiac in their country. And it deserves gratefulness and recognition.
Public Health officials, please read #5 again, and take note.
What are 5 things that Celiac taught you, that you're grateful for?
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And remember, there are always people who need your prayers and good works, even those who have no idea who's ravaging their economic health. I give thanks to the thousands of medical students who help in free clinics all over the country and in Appalachia. This (video on poverty) shouldn't happen in America. However, I'm grateful for the thousands of souls who make it a bit better every day.
Stay safe and be there to help someone out this weekend. 💗


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There is an old Vulcan proverb: miss out on the latest episode of 'Spocklight' at your peril! It's Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, the last proper original crew adventure, and consequently, the end of our first chapter too.
Gene Siskel once called it, "a nice movie" but do the Spocklight crew agree?
Well, Liam is firmly on Team Sulu when it comes to the captains and calls out the Vulcans as the underachievers that they are, while Paul chalks up Captain Kirk's involvement in the final battle to a single fist pump and proves himself to be a tough quizmaster when he puts Matt's TNG knowledge to the test.
The Crew are also joined by Special Guest star, Tom Stock (Bassist in Itunes top 10 rock album charting band, Brightlight City), who blames the sparse Klingon makeup on their evolution but his love for the Bird of Prey doesn't make it any less flimsy and while Matt's knowledge of Picard and Co. may be severely lacking, he may just regain credibility by uncovering undeniable proof of a shared universe between Trek and the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers.
You know where to go... Second star to the right and straight on till Spocklight!
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Please Follow, like, share and all that good stuff.
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Also, If you've been impressed by our wonderful theme music, you can hear more of the Composer, Adam Johnston's work at - https://adamjohnstonuk.bandcamp.com/
And our beautiful Podcast artwork is provided by, Stephen trumble. You can enlist his services here - http://www.stephentrumble.com/


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This listing is for a brand new genuine ZF OE gearbox friction kit suitable for the Audi / BMW 5 speed 5HP19 automatic transmission. This transmission is fitted to various 5 speed RWD including the following vehicles from the years 2000 onwards. This listing includes the following parts. The item "Audi / BMW 5HP19 Automatic Gearbox Friction Kit Genuine ZF OE" is in sale since Thursday, February 16, 2017. This item is in the category "Vehicle Parts & Accessories\Car Parts\Other Car Parts".
The seller is "one-stop-gearbox-shop" and is located in Harlow. This item can be shipped worldwide.


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Students from Madame Granzow's French classes at South Effingham High School participated in the National French Exam given in March. Two students placed nationally and 18 students placed in the top 10 in the state in French I.
This year, 985 students in Georgia and 21,192 in the nation took the French I test. Cathy Tseng placed first in Georgia and fourth in the nation in her category and Alex Granzow placed eighth in Georgia and 10th in the nation against native speakers. In French 2, Alex Westerfield placed 11th in Georgia and 22nd in the nation. Morgan Moore was second in Georgia and 11th nationwide, Nicholas Battista and Nichole Schultz were each third in Georgia, Adam King and Matheson Price were each fourth in Georgia and Hannah Osborne was fifth in Georgia.


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25thframe.co.uk > News > World Box Office Analysis 29th November - 1st December: Frozen II easily keeps the top spot with Knives Out the highest new entry at 2
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Dieney's sequel to its 2013 smash movie continues to bring in the audiences with a second weekend global gross os $249 Million from 46 countries.
This brings the films total global gross to $738.5 Million on its way to $1 billion which it will easily reach.
The original movie took over a Billion at the global box office but the sequel will manage it far quicker and will most likely out gross it.
The last film Rian Johnson directed was Star Wars: The Last Jedi, that film was hit with a lot of controversy and got a very mixed reception from critics and Star Wars Fans alike.
This is a new IP and has been hit with some of the best reviews of the year and hence takes $55.3 Million from 54 countries on its global debit.
As the film hit US cinemas early thanks to the Thanksgiving holiday the film has taken $70 Million to date.
The racing drama starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale falls to number 3 this week with $23.4 Million from 49 countries for a $143.3 Million total.
A new film from Chinese director Fei Li lands on the global box office at number 4 with a $18.9 Million debut gross from 3 countries.
The Tom Hanks starring movie falls to number 5 this week with $11.8 Million, still from a single country, to give it a $34.3 Million total after 2 weeks of release.


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An explosive new trailer for the upcoming Battlefield 3 DLC Back to Karkand has broken from cover and stormed onto the frontlines of the Internet.
The trailer takes us on a tour of the Gulf of Oman map, an urban playground of destruction with plenty of buildings that seem eager to crumble with each hard impact. We also get to see some of the new vehicles in action, including the STVOL jet which is capable of vertical take-offs and hovering.
Gulf of Oman joins Strike at Karkand, Wake Island and Sharqi Peninsula in the soon-to-be-available DLC package that arrives next month. The pack also features weapons and vehicles returning from Battlefield 2, as well as the Conquest Assault game mode.
A release date for Back to Karkand is yet to be revealed other than December 2011, with PlayStation 3 players getting access to it a week earlier than players on other platforms. It will be free for owners of the Limited Edition version of the game, whereas regular edition holders will need to pay 1,200 MS Points or $15 depending on your platform. You can find out more information about the pack here.
Last week it was also confirmed that PlayStation 3 players of Battlefield 3 could claim a free copy of Battlefield 1943.


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Bobby's Brigade donates two thousand masks to Contra Costa County Health Services to prevent COVID-19. The masks will be distributed to shelters, clinics, hospitals, and programs throughout the county.
Teddy Bears Galore from Bobby's Brigade
Thanks to the compassion and forethought of a 12 year old boy from Danville named Bobby Redman, the California Highway Patrol will be partnered up with teddy bears! That's right, you read it correctly. CHP patrol cars will be stocked with teddy bears to be given to small children involved in traffic collisions in an effort to comfort them during such a traumatic experience.
Toys for Open Arms Mission in Mexico
Bobby and his friends like to donate the toys they have out grown to the Open Arms Mission in Mexico. We take photos of the toys journey so our kids get to see the happy faces as the children open our hand painted yellow cross boxes.
Teaching children charity at an early age
Parents are happy to have a charity where kids can participate and connect with children in need and the children are so excited to be involved. We hope to mold young minds and create a friendly relationship with law enforcement.
Teddy Bears in CHP 1st responder vehicles
When children are separated from injured parents, the 1st responding officer is required to lock them in the backseat of the CHP vehicle while they secure the scene of the accident. These teddy bears provides comfort until the officer returns.


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- January 2016
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- Two weeks
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- Grant Recipient: Timothy Brideson
- A life changing trip to the Philippines See all Project Updates
The initiative
In 2013, the biggest typhoon ever recorded made landfall in Tacloban, Philippines, killing 5877 people. The rebuild was a slow process, and Timothy and the team were on hand to construct two classrooms, a medical room and toilet blocks at a school. Timothy also conducted education sessions with the local builders on how to cyclone-proof infrastructure, and educated the students on the importance of hygiene and sanitation.
The new building will play a critical role in restoring the hope and strength of the Tacloban community.
Meet Timothy
Timothy Brideson from Mount Waverley, Victoria teamed up with a group of Aussie tradies, led by Queensland builder John Tucker, to rebuild toilet facilities at a damaged school in Tacloban. The father of two was excited to put his skills to helping those in need.
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Grant Recipient: Timothy Brideson
In 2013, the biggest typhoon ever recorded made landfall in Tacloban, Philippines, killing 5877 people. More than 1000 are still missing.
A life changing trip to the Philippines
Home seems like a different place for Reece Grant recipient Timothy Brideson after an eye-opening 14-day mission in the Philippines.


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Imagine this situation. You are driving your Peugeot 308 on the streets of London, listening to one of the local radio stations or a CD in your car, when you get cut off by nothing less than a Ferrari 458 Italia. It takes you a moment to recover from the shock, when, at the traffic light, another … [Read more...]
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The appearance of Lotus Evora 2010 had stayed far from unnoticed as it was expected. With its stunning dimensions of 170.9 in length, this means 22 inches longer than the Elise and only 5 inches shorter than the Porsche 911, 72.8 inches in width and 48.1 inches in height. In this space there was … [Read more...]


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Donald Trump has not been a big believer in tax collection. When Hillary Clinton alleged he did not pay federal income taxes for years, he responded, "That makes me smart."
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin was less upfront about tax collection in his confirmation hearings. Secretary Mnuchin confirmed his awareness of the consequences of budget cuts to the IRS on revenue collection during his confirmation hearing with the Senate Finance Committee, noting in his prepared remarks, "it is likely that further cuts to the IRS will indeed hamper our ability to collect revenue."
During the testimony, Mnuchin took his comments for the record one step further, adding, "I can assure you that the president-elect understands the concept of 'we add people, we make money,' […] That's a very quick conversation with Donald Trump."
Studies of IRS revenue collection agree strongly with the Treasury Secretary on the opportunity to increase collection by funding enforcement initiatives. Indeed, already low-hanging fruit, in the form of additional government revenue collection, is increasingly within reach: in 2016 the collection of $100 of revenue cost only 35 cents, down from 53 cents in 2010, according to the IRS 2016 Data Book. Years of consecutive budget cuts to the IRS have reduced agency staff by 17 percent since 2010.
Despite Secretary Mnuchin's assurances and the CBO's 2016 estimated return of between $1.20 and $9.00 per dollar of investment in various IRS enforcement initiatives, the President's latest budget proposal would cut IRS funding by $239 million. The largest parts of that cut of approximately two percent (likely equivalent to more than 3.5 percent after adjusting for inflation) are directed towards enforcement. Efforts to weaken rather than bolster the IRS present challenges to an already under-resourced agency, and opportunity to those who seek to find "smart' ways to avoid paying their federal income taxes.
Relative to the drastic funding cuts that IRS officials had feared, or to the cuts proposed for some agencies and programs (for example, a 31.4 percent cut to the Environmental Protection Agency and a 40 percent cut to job training programs), the IRS may seem comparatively unscathed. However, as discussed above, the relationship between funding and expense is different for the IRS. As noted by current IRS Commissioner John Koskinen, "essentially, the government is losing billions to achieve budget savings of a few hundred million dollars."
If further weakening of IRS funding doesn't do enough damage to the federal government's ability to collect revenue, an even more worrisome possibility looms. Commissioner Koskinen was appointed by President Obama. His last day in office is November 9th of this year ― less than five months from now.
Who will replace Koskinen? And will the replacement be someone who survives a Senate confirmation process in which Trump's hidden tax returns and purported decades of audits becomes a major topic of discussion? Or instead will we witness the temporary appointment of an IRS director focused on aiding Trump and his allies rather than collecting revenue?
Trump's selection of corporate lawyer Keith Noreika as acting director of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has created a dangerous precedent, which could be used to severely hamper attempts at IRS modernization and enforcement. Noreika went directly from being a law firm partner to Acting Comptroller of the Currency. Would Trump appoint a Trump Organization Accountant to become Acting Commissioner of the IRS?
Should the Trump administration place a non-confirmed acting director atop the IRS, an already-stacked deck would further favor the private-sector parties aiming to get around collection. Additionally, such an appointment would create an informational asymmetry, as after up to 130 days as agency head (or more, there's very little enforcement behind rules around acting appointees), the appointee could return to the private-sector with intimate knowledge of weaknesses in IRS enforcement.
And in particular, that temporary head could make a big headache go away from one very influential person, hedge fund billionaire and Breitbart investor Robert Mercer. In a too-little noticed McClatchy piece last month, it was reported that "The Internal Revenue Service is demanding a whopping $7 billion or more in back taxes from the world's most profitable hedge fund, whose boss's wealth and cyber savvy helped Donald Trump pole-vault into the White House." The IRS demand is hardly controversial, as Mercer's Renaissance Technologies attempts to use an obviously problematic loophole to pretend that's its rapid-fire trading constitutes long term investing that is taxed at a far lower rate.
Since polling suggests that wealthy individuals escaping their tax bill are more likely to be considered "unpatriotic" than "smart," sticking a wrench in the gears of the IRS seems outright treasonous.
So while continuing to monitor Trump-Russia, we need to also seek to limit the damage to the country from Trump's problematic and seemingly purposeful mismanagement of the IRS that even his own Treasury Secretary knows is wrong.
And while we monitor the IRS' budget, we also need to be on the watch for a potentially catastrophic revolving door personnel pick to head the IRS after Koskinen's term expires in November.
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A box2d stacking game with 50 levels where you test your stacking skills against 8 different directions of gravity. Use the mouse to position the current shape and press the mouse to add the shape to the scene.
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Most of us by now have heard of a therapeutic modality called "cupping". It was recently made popular again due to its use by some of the 2016 Olympic athletes. Cupping is a traditional method used across the globe for the purpose of relieving muscle tension and improving healing. Small suction cups are placed over


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Greaves Motorsport took a fifth place away from the Circuit of the Americas, taking the team up to fifth in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) standings.
A new driver combination for the fifth round of the season saw Christian Zugel and Chris Dyson join Greaves Motorsport's regular professional driver Tom Kimber-Smith in the team's Zytek-Nissan.
Kimber-Smith took the opening stint in the six hour race, picking up several positions before handing the car over to Christian Zugel, who maintained the form he showed in Sao Paulo. Zugel then handed over to Dyson, who provided a consistent competitive drive before giving the car back to Kimber-Smith to bring back to the line. Despite engine issues resulting in a loss of power, Kimber-Smith was still able to run at fast pace in the closing stages of the race.
"We have had a good result here in Texas, the team and drivers raced at a high level and we were in the leading group throughout the race," said Team Manager Jacob Greaves. "Our ultimate pace was confirmed by the lap times turned in by Tom in his final stint, so the result is deserved. The Zytek chassis, the Nissan engine and the Dunlop tyres were a very effective combination and the guys on the team were, as ever, the best in the pitlane. We are looking forward to the rest of the season and to maintaining our place in the Championship."


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2. It could reduce your risk of suicide
Recently the suicide rates have been on the rise, causing millions — even billions of people worldwide searching for an answer on how to halt the devastating effects of this epidemic. And it is hard for anything or anyone to claim a "cure" for this. Even so, researchers did find a correlation between the consumption of coffee and a decreased risk of suicide.
A study conducted by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health cited caffeine as the likely reason behind the findings. The authors of the study found that the suicide rate for adults who drank two to four cups of caffeinated coffee per day was about half that of those who drank decaffeinated coffee or very little or no coffee.
It was further found that the caffeine contained in coffee not only stimulates the central nervous system but may also act as a mild antidepressant by boosting production of some neurotransmitters in the brain like serotonin, dopamine, and noradrenaline. The caffeine essentially boosts people's moods.
3. It may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and dementia.
If you are a bit seasoned in your years and you enjoy a cup of coffee here and there — even up to five cups a day — you could reduce your risk of Alzheimer's and dementia. In fact, a recent study found that drinking of 3-5 cups per day at midlife was associated with a decreased risk of dementia and Alzheimer's by about 65 percent later in life.


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Dedicated to Tom and Kristen!
Here's more communication.
Tagged with: Camera • Communication • Selfie • Technology • Telephone
6 Responses to Old Tech
Peter says:
Someone (MacGyver) obviously needs to duct tape a camera onto the phone before that is even possible…
Jeremy says:
Next challenge: how to actually dial a number.
Ant says:
How to run an app.
Wildbird says:
Dial phones are now muesum pieces right up there with caorsets and buggy whips
willwot says:
Texting at its worst. But on the bright side we could have been spared from Anthony's wiener sects. You know the tech business ought to get sued for giving us that tragedy
Rena says:
oh man, imagine using a dial to text…
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