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For the last three years I've reflected on the year through what I have learnt researching and reading qualitative research. Each year I have organised the blog post by responding to a list of questions that were posed to Carolyn Ellis, Norman Denzin, Yvonna Lincoln, Janice Morse, Ronald Pelias, and Laurel Richardson. In 2015 I … Continue reading Writing and thinking about qualitative research: 2017 reflection
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Dialectic of innovation
In the most general sense of creative and inventive thought, innovation has always aimed at liberating us from destruction. Yet this technologically progressive world is hurtling us closer and closer to oblivion. We are disenchanted by myths and fanciful illusions yet imagine the science fiction of full automation. We have subjected everything natural to close microscopic scrutiny seeking how to regain mastery of a world radiating disaster.
On the one hand, innovation furnishes us with the conditions for greater justice; on the other, those who administer the technical apparatus are afforded disproportionate superiority to the rest of the population. Each individual is devalued, reduced to millions of on online gestures; mined, fracked, drilled, data sold as fuel for the transnational magnates. We as individuals are disappearing before the technical future, reduced to our multiple parts designed for the multiple medias. Nevertheless these systems have provided for us as never before.
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My Pinterest obsession has kept me very busy lately. Not only do I find myself compulsively pinning but actually trying to create copycats of the items that are really striking my fancy. The candlestick shown below is the product of one of my endeavors. I am very pleased that they came out nicely. I am also proud to report I only burned myself once with the hot glue gun and that the burn barely hurt at all. Wahoo!!!
set it aside to let the glue harden and set up.
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Tens of thousands of people took to the streets Saturday in the German city of Dresden in a rally against the anti-Islamic marches that are expected to keep growing after this week's jihadist violence in France.
Organisers said they estimated the turn-out at around 35,000, nearly double the 18,000 counter-demonstrators who protested last Monday against the weekly marches held in east Germany by the so-called Patriotic Europeans Against the Islamisation of the Occident (PEGIDA)".
The movement opposes what it claims to be the Islamisation of Europe.
"I didn't come because I am against the people going to the PEGIDA demonstrations, but because I am not afraid of people whose skin colour or customs are ... different than mine," Dresden's conservative Mayor Helma Orosz said.
During the counter-protest, which included a minute of silence for the 17 victims in France, demonstrators carried signs emblazoned with the words "Help refugees", "We all laugh in the same language" and "Germany is for everyone".
Launched in October with a march of just 500 people, PEGIDA's rallies have since swelled rapidly, stirring anguished debate in Germany.
Many observers of the rise of the far-right populist movement now expect it to seek to make political capital from the massacre at the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo and its bloody aftermath.
"The Paris attacks will without doubt affect Dresden and give the PEGIDA movement even more influence," political scientist Werner Patzelt of Dresden Technical University told AFP previously.
"It is likely that the 20,000-mark for demonstrators will be reached Monday," he predicated of the group's next march.
PEGIDA has called on supporters to wear black armbands "as a sign of mourning for the terror victims in Paris" to the upcoming rally on Monday.


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The Charlottesville City Market recently entered its 42nd year of existence, and it features 100 vendors selling everything from fresh, local produce and meats to baked goods, prepared foods and crafts. Taking over a parking lot in the middle of Charlottesville, Va. every Saturday morning its hard not to leave the farmer's market without several loaded bags.
The market operates between April and October, and it's open Saturdays from 7 a.m.-noon (rain or shine), making it a perfect weekend spot to pick up some really great stuff from local farmers and artisans. Roughly half of the vendor slots are allocated to local farmers, and all of the vendors present are residents of Virginia.
"The market is extremely important to Charlottesville," says Stephanie Anderegg-Maloy, City Market master. "It is the place to be on Saturday mornings."
The market has become a staple attraction since it first opened for business in 1973. It has moved from a handful of locations since its inception but will eventually be permanently housed at a site next to its current place at the corner of Water Street and Second Street SE. The Charlottesville City Council approved a plan over the winter that will see a multi-use building constructed next to a new, open-air space that will house the market. The plan calls for 25,000 square feet of outdoor space and an additional 9,000 square feet of covered outdoor space.
Organizers hope the estimated two-year construction project can begin this summer. For the time being, however, the market has a comfortable home in a vast footprint of land that's easily accessible from all parts of the city.
The market regularly updates its Facebookpage with information relevant to each week's market. And there's even a layout posted to the City of Charlottesville's website put together in advance, that makes it easier for everyone to stay organized.
With dozens and dozens of vendors selling all sorts of items, it's quite a feat to set up the market week after week. For customers, the variety of items could potentially lead to several hours of browsing the tables. So get there early and be prepared to bring home some yummy food, interesting crafts, and a host of other items.
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How to find brilliant and affordable financial advice
Today's era of do-it-yourself retirement planning has created a booming market for financial advice. From bankers and brokers to a cacophony of advisors bearing a befuddling array of professional designations, there's no shortage of professionals willing to help when you don't want to go it alone.
But beware. Financial advisors are not all alike. And where a good advisor can help you calmly amass the money you need to fund precious goals, a bad one can fritter away your funds on inadvisable investments and hidden fees.
How do you find the right advisor? The answer starts with you.
Start by considering what type of services you need. Do you require help with just investing choices, or do you want someone to draw up a comprehensive plan that would look at your insurance needs, the adequacy of your savings, and your investments?
If all you need is help with investments, you can generally get that help cheaply, possibly through an advice website such as Financial Engines or Jemstep. In some cases, you can also get help from your mutual fund company.
For instance, mutual fund giant Vanguard Investments has a financial planning division that will help you set up appropriate investments to fund different goals. If you're not a Vanguard client, the service costs $1,000. But if you have $50,000 or more in Vanguard funds, the fee drops to $250. And if you've got more than $500,000 in assets, it's free.
However, these plans are basic in nature and really focus on retirement planning -- recommending savings levels and specific investments that will help ensure you have enough. If you need to talk about more complex goals, like planning for a potential disability or for a disabled child, of if you need someone to call on a regular basis to help you make financial decisions, you need to go beyond the basics.
At that point, you should be considering a live (versus virtual) planner. There are mainly two types of planners: those that get paid just by you through fees you pay by the hour or as a percentage of the assets under management, and those that earn commissions from fund companies and insurers for selling you products.
While many experts say you should always choose the fee-only advisor to avoid conflicts of interest, that's not always the best advice, says Chuck Jaffe, author of The Right Way to Hire Financial Help.
First, fee-only advisors often won't work with clients of modest means. Because they usually get paid based on a percentage of assets under management -- say, 1 percent of the $250,000 you have them invest -- they don't take clients who are just starting out and haven't amassed a substantial nest egg.
Besides, there are many great planners who get at least a portion of their income from commissions on products that they sell, some of which may be products you need to buy. In some instances, these planners will offset the cost of drawing up your plan when you end up buying these services.
However, it's incumbent on the client to understand where the conflicts arise and determine whether they're comfortable evaluating recommendations that might be tainted by the planner's economic interest. By and large, the biggest commissions are generated by whole life insurance policies and so-called "load" mutual funds. If a planner is recommending these, you'll need to understand how much he'll be paid if you buy and then evaluate his recommendation in that context.
If you come to a conclusion that your planner is too busy selling you things to understand your goals, you need a different planner. However, if what he's selling fits well with your needs, you may have found a way to get good advice at a lower price.
How do you know whether your planner earns commissions? Here are two ways to find out -- and you should use both, says Jaffe. 1: Ask. 2: Verify by looking up your planner through the government's broker-check website.
The question should serve as a simple honesty check, notes Jaffe. Any decent planner will be happy to explain how she's paid and provide a copy of her ADV form, which spells it out in writing. This should be the same form you get by going to the broker check website. If the form you get from your planner is different than the one on the government site, or if the planner balks at the question, walk away.
It's also important to note that regulators require planners to provide a copy of the second half of their ADV -- the ADV, Part II -- to anyone who asks. That part of the form explains their compensation schedule. But you want both parts of this form, Jaffe says.
Why? Because the first half tells you whether the planner has a disciplinary history and/or client complaints and settlements. A settlement or two doesn't necessarily mean you should eliminate that planner from consideration, but it should cause you to ask more questions. Numerous complains, of course, are a red flag that should wave you elsewhere. Make sure you see the whole ADV.
How do you find a planner in the first place? The best way to start is to ask for referrals from friends and relatives. Realize that planners tend to specialize, so if you're a middle-income teacher, you probably don't want a planner who works primarily with high-end investment bankers. He or she is simply less likely to be familiar with the issues that pertain to you. You can also ask for referrals from trade groups such as the Financial Planning Association and the http://www.napfa.org/National Association of Personal Financial Advisors.
You should personally interview at least three planners. Even if you think you love the first one, interview two more, Jaffe says. Because the more people you interview, the better you'll understand the industry and the right questions to ask to make sure the relationship is a good fit.
The first planner almost always sounds great, Jaffe explains, partly because it's a relief to hear that he's going to provide an array of services that will take the worry off your shoulders. But after another interview, you'll realize they all do that. By the third interview, you're capable of looking more deeply at how the partnership between you and a planner might work. At that point, you can go back to the planner you liked most with more specific questions and if the answers are right, your business.
"There are planners who just run the numbers, and there are planners who really want to know about your goals and what they can do to accomplish them," Jaffe says. "You want to see how they answer your questions, but you also want to pay attention to what they're asking you."
Someone who isn't particularly interested in your goals isn't going to be able to help you make them real. In the end, this is about forging a long-term partnership.
Says Jaffe: "What you want is to hire a planner who you'll want to keep for the rest of your life."
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no, you do not have to wear boxer shorts. but if you did, you might consider VERY soft cotton.
no, you do not have to wear boxer shorts. but if you did, you might consider VERY soft cotton.
Saturday, Decemebr 9 and Sunday, December 10, we present the new "pure boxers"-line: Soft selection. A quick colour preview:
Choices everywhere! TORQUATO have decided to offer Lamb & Shadow Vienna Lined Boxers to their educated customers. It is our pleasure, we look forward to our cooperative work.
If you will, you may find a wide range of selected, most appealing quality products.
Six colours, five sizes, first quality.
Important advice: New location at Stiftstraße 5, Stuttgart.
"Hi Helmut
Sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you!
Thank you for sending me the boxers and for the FREE sample as well!
Payment was made and must already have reached your bank.
I tell you I really like the boxers. The fit is superior to the normal cut. Even Schiesser has this problem of being a big baggy mess,AND a seam running in the middle of the seat which can feel like very uncomfortable at times.
So hats off! Well done! You should be better known and I will tell everyone I know about you when the subject arises.
Thanks again and take care. Good luck with your endeavors.
Kind regards
Lamb & Shadow rules! Thank you, Jim!
(P.S.: I know, I know: Men´s underwear NEVER arises as a topic amongst the crowd; nevertheless this is a fine attitude!)
In OCTOBER a POP-UP-STORE might just be offering a SPECIAL COLLECTION in FRANKFURT. And if so, Lamb & Shadow will be in the context.
Aaaah, we feel excitement!
Wir werden es Ihnen zeigen! Gemeinsam mit APSON (Hemden) und Märzkind (Anzüge) sind Sie herzlich eingeladen zu einem kurzweiligen Abend.
While we will show & tell, you are cordially invited to bask in the opportunities of improving your wearing apparel.
With much appreciation and quite a thrill of anticipation please be informed of the new offer by Breuninger: Breuninger Online Shop 2/3-Packs (scroll down a bit, if you don´t mind).
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As part of the Carmi Chamber of Commerce's Shop Carmi First effort, a kick off for the campaign will be held April 10-12, 2014.
On Thursday, April 10, Business After Hours will be hosted by Merle Norman Cosmetics and Boutique, located at 325 E Main in Carmi, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be available as individuals browse the store to see what is offered and available in one of Carmi's retailers. Chamber Director Holly Healy stated, "I appreciate Jo Haley's willingness to host a Business After Hours in her store. This provides the public an opportunity to see and purchase the merchandise available in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere." Additionally, Merle Norman Cosmetics and Boutique will be having a special drawing Thursday- Saturday as part of the Shop Carmi First kickoff.
On Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12, Healy will be out and about periodically to catch those that "Shop Carmi First." Ten individuals found making purchases in Carmi will be treated to a $5 gift card to another Carmi Chamber of Commerce retailer. "It is my hope that by providing a $5 gift card to another business that the Chamber is able to help showcase what other retailers in Carmi have to offer. We want to have folks set foot through the doors of our businesses in Carmi so our merchants have the opportunity to promote their goods and services. When we spend our money in Carmi, more of our money stays here in Carmi; be it through businesses and store owners purchasing goods and services in Carmi or through our tax dollars," said Healy.
The Chamber also encourages members of the Chamber of Commerce to use their Member to Member Discount Cards during this special weekend. Current discounts may be found at www.cityofcarmi.com/the-chamber and includes offers from Logo Graphics, Old National Bank, Old National Investments, Reppert's Office Supply, H.D. Bean's Jewelers, Middle Sister's, Taylor Eye Care, Yesterday's Drive In, HLS Health and Wellness, Dave Matheny State Farm, Merle Norman Cosmetics and Boutique, Browns Fertilizer and Chemical, Huck's and James Cook State Farm. A list may also be obtained by called the Chamber office at 382-7606. Discounts may change at any time.


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International Test Standards for Aircraft Wire Tests
Frequently, Lectromec's articles have focused on wire and cable testing from US-focused standards such as the SAE and US military (MIL) documents. While these are standards frequently cited, there are other standards organizations that support the aerospace wiring community. Thankfully, many of the standards share a common base and, as is the case with many of the SAE standards, these have been harmonized with European standards. In this article, we will review some of the European wire/cable test standards, variation from similar test methods, and their availability in Lectromec's lab. Read more


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I'd like to share you the article about explaining how to use the USB OTG technology.
USB OTG technology is that you can connect various USB device such as USB mouse, keyboard, memory, microscope and etc. with USB cable.
"CameraFI – USB Camera / Webcam", which can address USB cameras on the smartphone.
"Thanks to USB OTG, peripheral devices such as USB sticks, hard disks or cameras can be connected to the smartphone….. "
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Looking at one of the many anti-US banners put up by the Jamat Islami before their June 28 rally, (saying 'Go America Go,' and 'We hate America'), instantly reminded me of a rather ironic episode many years ago.
While studying as a Graduate student at a local college in Karachi in the mid and late 1980s, I was a member of a progressive student organisation.
In early 1987, the organisation at the collage decided to hold a rally against the United States government that was aiding the Ziaul Haq dictatorship and the so-called anti-Soviet Jihad in Afghanistan.
A hundred or so students gathered outside the college's recreational hall and canteen, chanting anti-Zia, anti-US and pro-democracy slogans.
Then a few of us also made some fiery speeches denouncing the US government of Ronald Reagan whom we blamed for financing an authoritarian regime and its manufactured jihad.
I remember, as soon as one of my colleagues finished his speech and we started chanting slogans again – mostly in an attempt to provoke the police contingents stationed just outside the college premises – one hot-headed student activist suddenly whipped out an American flag from the back-pocket of his jeans.
There was a sudden hush for a second or two, before my colleague asked me for a lighter. Instead, I offered him a cigarette, thinking he wanted to smoke.
'Nai, nai, comrade, lighter dey, lighter!' (No, comrade, give me the lighter).
After lighting a cigarette for myself, and still not sure what he wanted to do with my lighter, I handed it over to him.
He ran towards the guy with the American flag whom I now saw desperately trying to light a match, as the flag lay on the ground in front of him.
Ah, I thought. Today we'll be burning the American flag.
Suddenly, anticipating what was about to happen, we started to chant anti-Zia and anti-US slogans even louder, all the while gathering stones, rocks and pebbles, so when the expected assault from the cops came, we'll be prepared.
Some of us even went inside the canteen to fill empty soft-drink bottles with petrol and stuff their tops with pieces of thin cloth, turning them into Molotov Cocktails.
We hurried back outside so not to miss the flag-burning spectacle and the glory of confronting 'Zia's tyrannical thugs' (the police)!
But what I saw wasn't what we had anticipated.
Forty or so members of the Islami Jamiat Taleba (IJT) – the Jamat Islami's student-wing – had gate-crashed the rally. And guess they were asking us not to do? Burn the US flag.
I moved towards the site of the bickering, emptying my Molotov Cocktail, but retaining the bottle.
'Kyoon? (Why?),' I shouted. 'Why shouldn't we put the flag on fire? Kya Reagan tera chacha lagta hai!' (Is Regan your paternal uncle)?"
A ripple of laughter and nervous giggles cut across the gathering.
'Haan, (yes),' the IJT leader screamed back. 'Jiss taraan Marx tera mamu lagta hai! (Just like [Karl] Marx is your maternal uncle).'
Smiling, my colleague threw the lighter to the guy with the flag that had already been drenched with petrol.
'You guys have been burning our flags, for too long now,' he told the IJT activist. 'Ab hum tumarey baap ka jhandah jalian gey (Now we will put your dad's flag on fire).'
'We won't let you,' the IJT guy insisted. 'America is helping us fight kafirs (read: the Soviets). Reagan is an ally of Pakistan (and thus, Islam), and we will not tolerate any disrespect against our allies in this war!'
But before he could add more to his typical Cold-War-speak, the flag went up in flames.
Chaos followed. Dozens more IJT members barged into the college, and the rally turned into a free-for-all.
Fists, knuckle-dusters, knives, stones and empty soft-drink bottles were used by both parties in the eruptive rumble.
As we gave one another broken jaws, split lips, bashed heads, stab wounds, the cops remained unmoved.
After about twenty minutes of fighting, the IJT members finally moved off the campus, carrying their wounded, while we carried ours into the canteen.
The fight ended when some students resorted to aerial firing. I'm not sure from whose side the shots came.
I am not proud of this episode, as such. In fact, I kind of feel silly about it now; about breaking heads to allow (or not allow) a small symbolic gesture that wouldn't have made the slightest of dent on the flow of history.
But I couldn't resist relating this event here after seeing that 'Go America, Go,' banner of the Jamat Islami.
The banner at best amused me, as I also recalled the interviews given by JI founder, Abul Ala Maududi's son, Haider Maududi, who is himself a well-known scholar.
Talking to Pakistan's English Daily, The Nation, in 1999, Haider said: 'My father would not allow his children to go near Jihad, but would sell this idea to millions of others …' [1]; [2]
In another interview, Haider accused the JI of hypocrisy, saying that most of the children of leading JI figures are leading comfortable lives in the United States while the JI is asking the Pakistanis to shun the US. [3]
Each one of us who ever pretended to hold and propagate a lofty ideology at some point in time is guilty of being a hypocrite of some sort. It's hard not to be one with an holier than thou attitude that is almost impossible in the modern world to live by.
But history most certainly is the cruellest to JI when it comes to counting contradictions and episodes of sheer political charlatan-ism.
These negative episodes of double-speak and action quite easily outweigh JI's positive undertakings, leaving the party hanging in the air, usually advocating action that the party itself had either denounced in the past, or its leaders are contradicting in the present – perhaps thinking that Pakistanis are too naïve to notice?
It is this attitude and history of the Jamat that has rendered the organisation to become only a pale reflection of what it was some twenty-five years ago.
Theirs is a history of contradiction and desperate pragmatism; a desperation and maybe a case of ideological bankruptcy that was so well encapsulated by that rhetorical 'Go America Go' banner.
One of the IJT guys who didn't want us to burn the US flag eventually became a colleague of mine at a daily newspaper that we joined in 1991. He is now settled in the US. I emailed him the picture of the banner that I took with my mobile phone.
His reply to my email was short but potent: 'Yes,' he wrote. 'Most probably the Jamat guy who made this banner, already has his passport sent to the US Embassy for a visa.'
Finally, this revelation in Tanvir Qaiser Shahdi's article about General Zia's role during the USA-sponsored Jihad (Fasad) days:


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The 10-second takeaway
Comparing the upcoming quarter to the prior-year quarter, average analyst estimates predict Teekay's revenues will drop -7.2% and EPS will expand 350.0%.
The average estimate for revenue is $475.6 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.09.
Revenue details
Last quarter, Teekay tallied revenue of $433.9 million. GAAP reported sales were 1.0% lower than the prior-year quarter's $468.1 million.
Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.
EPS details
Last quarter, EPS came in at -$0.29. GAAP EPS were -$0.29 for Q3 against -$4.20 per share for the prior-year quarter.
Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.
Recent performance
For the preceding quarter, gross margin was 48.3%, 370 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 13.3%, 220 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was -4.4%, 5,780 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.
Looking ahead
The full year's average estimate for revenue is $1.82 billion. The average EPS estimate is -$0.74.
Investor sentiment
The stock has a two-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 193 members out of 212 rating the stock outperform, and 19 members rating it underperform. Among 58 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 53 give Teekay a green thumbs-up, and five give it a red thumbs-down.
Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Teekay is outperform, with an average price target of $37.17.
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Chapter 895 – The Two Sides of the Matter
Megan looked at the monitor and said, "Brother Hai, do we withdraw the undead and iron armor beasts that are mining in the Demon Realm? If we don't, then they would be discovered."
There were plenty of ores in the Demon Realm, of which Zhao Hai were mining using his undead and iron armor beasts. Some of the ores in the Demon Realm could be found on the surface. So although there were some mines that had been dug out, a lot of undead and iron armor beasts were still working on the surface. In this case, it wouldn't take too long before Don and the others discover them. This was the reason why Megan asked.
Zhao Hai chuckled and said, "It's fine. I want to see what kind of reaction they would have after seeing the undead and iron armor beasts. If they turn hostile, then I won't mind having the first batch of magic armor and war tanks be sent to the Space."
When they heard Zhao Hai, Laura and the others can feel his killing intent. Although eliminating this scout squad at this time would possibly attract the attention of the O'Neal family, there were some advantages in doing so.
Currently, the O'Neal family should be focused on the Underworld. If Zhao Hai completely wipes the scouting squad out, then the O'Neal family might get nervous. However, it was certain that they won't just give up on the Ark Continent like that. They would first send another team to the south to see the situation. And that would take at least a few days.
In the past, Zhao Hai was afraid of making a move on the O'Neal family since he didn't want them to flee. Zhao Hai was still planning to gain benefits from the O'Neal family, it wouldn't be good if he were to drive them away.
But now, it seems like Zhao Hai's worries were unnecessary. For the O'Neal family, the Ark Continent was just too precious to give up on.
While Zhao Hai was spying on the family, the O'Neal family patriarch had received additional word from Lewis informing him that the innate yin domain was slowly expanding towards the continent. This caught the O'Neal family in quite a dilemma.
When they first discovered the underworld, the O'Neal family only thought that it was a forbidden area in the continent. As long as they didn't provoke it, then the innate yin domain wouldn't be a threat. But now it seems like this wasn't the case. The innate yin domain found in the Ark Continent was different than the ones in the Atlanta Plane.
The O'Neal family's Patriarch called the generals to his room once more and told them about the information sent by Lewis.
When they heard this information, the generals stared before their expressions changed as they discussed with each other. This was bad news for the O'Neal family.
The expansion of the underworld meant that it would slowly consume the Ark Continent. Although the family had made some arrangements and had sent strong cannons, it would be hard for these cannons to block the expansion of the dark mist.
In the Atlanta Plane, strong cannons would be able to deal with innate yin domains. However, innate yin domains in the Atlanta Plane don't expand. This time, the innate yin domain was able to increase its size. And with its area already so big, the O'Neal family wasn't sure if the strong cannons would be able to deal with it.
If the cannons prove to be useless, then that would be trouble for the O'Neal family. The family had already invested too much in the expedition to the Ark Continent. If the dark mist really makes them retreat, then the damage to the family would be very bad.
The O'Neal Patriarch looked at those present and said, "Calm down." Although his voice wasn't loud, everyone still became quiet. The Patriarch's status in the O'Neal family was very high.
The Patriarch looked at his people and said, "Why are all of you flustered? The dark mist wouldn't cover the continent immediately. It's already reported that the increase wasn't that fast. Moreover, the family's cannons are on the way. When the time comes, it might be possible for us to get rid of the dark mist. What is important right now is our reconnaissance to the south. We know too little about the southern part of the continent. What we need to do is know as much as possible about the Ark Continent. This place has a lot of minerals, and some of them are very much needed by the O'Neal family. It can be said that this continent is a huge treasure chest. We cannot just give up on it. If the situation in the south of the continent it good, then we can develop it for our use. As for the innate yin domain, we can slow it as much as possible while we retreat. Haven't you thought about it? Since the innate yin domain is expanding, it would reach our spatial rift one day. In this case, we might as well take the initiative and look for ways to deal with it."
When everyone heard the Patriarch, they kept being silent. They knew that the Patriarch was right. The innate yin domain wouldn't swallow the Ark Continent immediately. At the same time, the dark mist would still reach the Atlanta Plane's spatial rift whether they retreat or not. They need to deal with it sooner or later.
It was just a danger that was discovered ahead of time. But putting the issue of the Dark Mist aside, the O'Neal family would be able to get a lot of ores and things they need from the Ark Continent. This was already a blessing for them.
When they shifted their thinking to this, the group calmed down. In fact, any matter has two sides, the good and the bad. One could look at the bad side, or one could see it from the good side. Either way, one would see different results.
The Patriarch looked at the group's eyes and said, "Go, send more teams to scout the continent and we'll relocate to the south. Be sure to clear the situation with the southern part of the continent at the shortest time. Go."
The group nodded before they turned and left the room. After they left, the Patriarch let out a long sigh. To be honest, he didn't have any optimistic views of the Ark Continent at this time. The situation of the south was still unclear. And with the north turning up as it was, things were looking bad.
After sighing, the Patriarch gently rubbed his brows. The Ark Continent had become a quagmire that the O'Neal family has been caught in. It would be too late for them to leave at this point. The O'Neal family only has two roads to go; one is to get engulfed by this quagmire, and the other was to rob this quagmire of its gold and happily retreat.
Meanwhile, Don and the others were still clueless about the situation back in the family. They were currently investigating the Demon Realm. But after looking through several cities, they couldn't help but feel strange.
They didn't know that this was the Demon Realm, but they can be assured that this wasn't the Ark Continent either. The spatial crack was already quite a distance away, but the situation here was the same as the Ark Continent. Everyone had moved away, every single settlement was empty.
Moreover, judging by the situation here, the migration was much more recent compared to the Ark Continent. Also, it seems like there were more magic beasts here.
After looking at a few cities, Don and the others withdrew from the Demon Realm. Their magic armors don't have much energy left. If their armor ran out of energy, then they would risk dying here.
This wasn't the Ark Continent. In the Ark Continent, even if their magic armors were to run out of energy, they can still send a signal so that people would be able to meet them. However, in the Demon Realm, if their magic armors ran out of energy, both the magic beasts and the poisonous air would immediately claim their lives.
After seeing Don and the others leaving the Demon Realm, Zhao Hai smiled faintly as he looked at Laura and said, "From the current situation, it seems like the O'Neal family would take quite some time exploring the Demon Realm. We can feel relieved as we deal with the Divine Race."
At this time, Cai'er suddenly said, "Young Master, the O'Neal family just sent out several scout groups towards the south. It seems like they want to know about the situation in the south as soon as possible."
Zhao Hai stared before he shifted his monitor to the Rosen Empire. There were several scouts going southward from the Rosen Empire, moreover, their speed was very quick.
Zhao Hai nodded and said, "It looks like the O'Neal Family wants to understand the situation of the Ark Continent's south in order to make a decision. Leave them be. We'll arrange some people to defend the spatial rift, let's see how they plan to deal with that."
Laura smiled and said, "Brother Hai, why don't we just deal with the O'Neal family? Wouldn't it be better if we clean them up right now?"
Zhao Hai smiled faintly and said, "Don't worry, we will take care of them sooner or later. But not now. What we need to do at this time is acquire the Divine Race's ultimate weapons. If we add the O'Neal family, the energy I'll use would be too much. If I ascend without acquiring the Ultimate Weapons, then we would lose so much."
Laura and the others' expression changed. Lizzy immediately asked, "What happened Brother Hai? Is the feeling of rejection getting stronger?"
Zhao Hai couldn't help but bitterly nod. Now, every time he uses energy, he would immediately feel the laws driving him away.This made Zhao Hai feel uncomfortable. However, he didn't have any means to deal with it. The only thing he can do right now was to reduce the instances where he uses his own energy.


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Subtitled: The Day Tyler Learned to Love Football.
Oh, mercy. You take a few days to be busy with other things, and post no blogs, and the best thing to happen all year takes place. I suppose it wouldn't have mattered if I were busy or not, though, since it happened in one of the less likely places for me to look for such things: a football stadium. If you're the same type of sportsfan I am, you likely missed the story of the on-field masturbator at the Raiders/Chargers game this week, so I'll let VICE Sports get you up to speed:
Early this morning, a video that appears to show an Elite Security guard pleasuring himself on the Qualcomm Stadium turf Sunday afternoon during the San Diego Chargers game against the Oakland Raiders surfaced on the internet. It looks like the guard has one of his hands stuffed down his pants and is repeatedly pulling at, uh, something as he stands some five feet away from a group of Chargers cheerleaders.
When asked for comment on the video, Chargers director of public relations Bill Johnston provided a joint statement with the security firm acknowledging the video, and indicating they are investigating the "isolated incident."
There are a lot of parts of this that I think are completely delicious, and I would like to start by saying that I can't believe how "eh," pretty much everyone is taking this (including the commenters on the VICE article!). That seems like a big step for a country that basically went blind with rage and confusion over sort of seeing part of Janet Jackson's nipple a few years ago. I'm sure that my self-imposed media blackout has shielded me from the many ridiculous claims that children or women or small animals were irreparably harmed by this man's under-the-pants action. But I'm not about to go in search of people acting dumb about jackin' it.
Let's watch the video and draw our own conclusions, shall we?
Ok… that looks… pretty much what it looks like. I would have a hard time arguing that something else was going on there. Can we gif it to make sure?
Oh my… yep. Yeah. I've seen guys masturbating their penises before, and this is most definitely what it looks like. Zoom and enhance?
Far be it from me to call this guy a hero, but there is nothing in my heart but awe and amazement at his audacity and sheer commitment to penis, and if he got a nut outta this before he got caught (there's no video of that yet, sadly), I'd wager it was likely the best of his whole life. I'm not a sex performer, so I can't actually imagine standing in the eyeline of an entire stadium full of people, staying hard, and getting all the way to the finish line, but if this dude can do it, god-fucking-bless.
It reminds me of this other video I loved about cocky public jackers, and this video of this sexy dude pissing where everyone could watch.
You can read the VICE article here, including statements from both the SD Chargers, and the company that provides the security for the Chargers' stadium (who employed this rockstar masturbator, and have likely subsequently fired him).
I bet this dude is in for a rough week/holiday span. So, bro, if you're reading this, reach out. I'll be glad to offer my congrats and heartfelt thank yous for making my Christmas week a little bit brighter with your bravery.


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Honolulu, HI -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/26/2017 -- Aspiring entrepreneurs Kyle MacCuish and Emerson Kosterlitz, from Hawaii, have proudly introduced a unique clothing accessory and an all new trend in the fashion industry called Swap-it Pocket. The project started by Kyle is now seeking support on Kickstarter and will make interchangeable pockets on quality garments. With a goal to raise a sum of $3500, the simple yet astonishing idea will redefine clothing like never before, and will offer endless possibilities in the world of fashion.
"With endless designs, patterns and colors we have a style pocket for any occasion." Said Kyle while, introducing this project to the Kickstarter community. "We love our idea of interchangeable pockets and we are welcoming everyone from around the world to generously support us in this idea in order to bring these pockets to life." He added. The goal of this project is to provide a quality product that is fun and versatile to use with endless style options for every occasion.
In addition, these pockets are using Hook and loop fasteners that allows these pockets to be thin, lightweight, and strong enough to hold everyday pocket necessities in them. Moreover, the company aims on increasing the use of eco friendly and recycled materials in its products. However, the project does face some challenges and relies on the community support and therefore, all the funds raised through this campaign will be used in manufacturing, shipment and quality control of these pockets.
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Latest research explores using novel excipients to protect against agitation induced aggregation of protein based pharmaceuticals
WILMINGTON, Del., Dec. 18, 2018 – Pharmaceutical journal Molecular Pharmaceutics published an academic paper Nov. 29, 2018 based on the latest research from DuPont Nutrition & Health (DuPont). The published paper, ''Dynamic Properties of Novel Excipient Suggest Mechanism for Improved Performance in Liquid Stabilization of Protein Biologics," authored by DuPont researchers Joshua S. Katz, Abigail Nolin, Benjamin A. Yezer and Susan Jordan, explores using novel excipients to protect against agitation induced aggregation of protein based pharmaceuticals.
The research examines the fundamental dynamics of FM1000, a novel surfactant excipient able to more rapidly stabilize than conventional excipients. The researchers found the excipient delivered improved performance in liquid stabilization of protein biologics, providing a mechanistic understanding of the key causes and drivers of protein aggregation. DuPont's findings could improve biologic drug stability in liquid formulations, and the new surfactant could introduce better shelf-stability of antibody-derived biopharmaceuticals.
"This work highlights the importance of using fundamental science to understand pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical ingredient behavior," said lead researcher Joshua Katz, Ph.D., Research Scientist, DuPont Pharma Excipients. "It's imperative we utilize that knowledge to design and build next generation technologies for 21st century medicine."
The research is slated to appear in a future issue of Molecular Pharmaceutics, a peer-reviewed pharmaceutical journal that covers research on the molecular mechanistic understanding of drug delivery and drug delivery systems. In 2017, the journal had a total of 15,754 citations and an impact factor of 4.5. The digital version of the published paper can be found on Molecular Pharmaceutics' website.
Katz, who joined Dow Chemical's Core R&D Formulation Science group in 2011, focuses his research on the development of novel technologies for formulation of non-small molecule pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceutical formulations. Prior to joining Dow, he received his undergraduate degree in chemistry from MIT and a Ph.D. in bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania.
"My passion and commitment as a scientist includes leveraging a strong scientific foundation to engineer the products of tomorrow in order to cultivate a healthier planet," Katz explained.
Katz partnered with colleagues who contributed their insights and research to the published paper. The full team includes Abigail Nolin, R&D Technologist; Benjamin Yezer, Senior Engineer; and Susan Jordan, Fellow.
"I'm really proud of the diverse team that came together to accomplish this work," Katz said. "Everyone brought unique skills and perspectives: Abi's technical skill, Ben's deep knowledge and passion for fundamental concepts, Sue's drive to link insights back to customer needs and challenges. All are necessary in realizing research that is not only academically interesting but also valuable to our customers."
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A new pedestrian entrance has been added so you can enter into the new space directly from Weygand Street.
The lounge bar is the perfect place for a catch up and a few drinks, with its bright contemporary decor and cozy sofas and armchairs.
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The News Room can fit up to 100 people and is rigged to make PR events run smoothly.
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Bird reports for July
The following birds of note were reported for July in Erie County, Pa.
Whimbrel--1; June 30; Gull Point
Common Tern--still up to five active nests; July 3; Gull Point
White-throated Sparrow--1 singing; July 2; Pine Tree Trail
Pine Siskin--up to 4; through the week; Fairview
1; July 5; Greene Twp.
An adult Merlin with at least three chicks in a nest; July 9; west Erie
There may be up to five pairs of Common Terns still incubating at Gull Point on Presque Isle S.P., though several nests have been preyed upon by predators in the past couple of weeks.
Willet 2; July 9; Gull Point
Whimbrel 3; July 6; Gull Point
1; July 9; Gull Point
Pine Siskin several are still coming to a bird feeder in Fairview
1; July 11; Ranger's station feeder at Presque Isle S.P.
Black-crowned Night-Heron 1 immature; July 14, near Vista 1.
Whimbrel 1; July 14; Gull Point
The tern nesting event this year was unsuccessful. No eggs managed to survive high water or predation. To date, there are no longer any active nests at Gull Point on Presque Isle S.P.
A portion Gull Point Trail at the west end is still under water, with up to 18" in some places.
It has been slow that last couple of weeks with little to report. Gull Point Trail is still under two to three feet of water in places, so it is a challenge to get out there, but little has been happening shorebird-wise out there anyway.
Great Egret; up to three the past couple of weeks; Gull Point and across from Thompson Circle
Whimbrel; singles; July 21 & 26; Gull Point
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Los Angeles, April 26 (IANS) Actress Sophia Bush said that singer Beyonce Knowles has taught her to be more confident and love herself.
"Beyonce convinced me to do my Maxim cover. I was like, I am a grown woman and I can do whatever I want. I was like, Hey, I'm allowed to feel comfortable in my own skin. I'm allowed to push the envelope. I'm allowed to have the conversations with the women who are in my audience that no one wants to talk about," showbizspy.com quoted Bush as saying.
"No one wants to talk about owning our bodies and the way we feel in them. We are so sexualised by everyone else that we don't spend a lot of time saying, 'No, this is my body, and this is for me.
"I feel confident when I feel strong. I think any time that you sort of achieve something new, that does it, too. The women who come to me everyday, whether I run into them on the street, whether we're talking on Twitter or Instagram, we're having inspiring, real, meaningful conversations, and if I can give them permission to do that, then they can do the same for me," added the actress.


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The stimulant caffeine could well be the most popular drug in the world. It is found naturally in more than 60 plants, including cocoa pods, tea leaves and coffee beans, and is readily available to consumers in the form of coffee, tea, chocolate, some soft drinks and some over-the-counter medications. Our streets are full of chain and independent coffee shops, and "grabbing a coffee" is a common activity for Canadians of all ages.
Most people find that one cup of coffee or tea can help increase their energy levels first thing in the morning. The effects of caffeine can be felt within 15 minutes of consumption and can last several hours. Because of this lasting effect, drinking a caffeinated beverage even in mid-afternoon can make it difficult to fall asleep. Inadequate sleep leads to fatigue the next day and continues the cycle of poor sleep and caffeine dependence.
If you're a regular coffee drinker, your body may have become accustomed to certain levels of caffeine. If you quit the habit, you may experience caffeine withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, depression and mood changes in the first few days without caffeine.
Caffeine temporarily increases levels of alertness by producing adrenaline and suppressing the production of melatonin, the chemical that our brain produces in the late evening to help us fall asleep. It is the combination of these actions that make it difficult to sleep when there is caffeine in your system. Therefore, it's best to avoid caffeine in the afternoon, evening and especially in the four hours before bedtime. Studies have shown that coffee drinkers take twice as long to fall asleep as those who choose non-caffeinated beverages throughout the day.
While coffee is here to stay, there are things you can do to minimize the negative impact caffeine has on your sleep patterns:
- Restrict yourself to one caffeinated beverage in the morning.
- If you enjoy the taste of coffee or tea, opt for de-caffeinated coffees or herbal teas at other times of the day.
- Ensure that you have a healthy sleep routine that allows you to feel rested in the morning, so you won't feel the need to turn to caffeine as a stimulant.
- Make sure to have a healthy breakfast. This will allow your body to gain energy from nutritious foods rather than caffeine.
It's important to remember that caffeine can have positive health effects in small doses, but that larger amounts can disrupt the healthy sleep routine that's essential for your overall health.


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This extremely unique clutch is not only the perfect size and shape, it is also made from a most unusual material, Redwood. However, it does not stop there - the beautiful grain of this wood is accented with gold or silver inlay. The metallic accents dress this clutch up enough to wear it with a cute little frock...perhaps my bronze sequin shift dress and my new snakeskin Brian Atwood wedges with gold chain detail... ;)
Alas, these beauties were all sold out by the time I called to request more information. So, it's a mystery….unless any of you readers know?
The fabulous grain, color, and detail of this clutch remind me of so many things that I love about interior design and it especially reminds me of this fabulous wood grain wallpaper and fabric by Maya Romanoff:
I love using different and unusual patterns and materials in unexpected ways. The patterned wallpaper and wooden clutch is a perfect example of just that.
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If the rumors hold any truth to them, the Cincinnati Reds seem to be on the verge of acquiring Shin-Soo Choo from the Cleveland Indians. Such an acquisition would finally fill the major void that has been the leadoff spot in Cincinnati's lineup.
Danny Knobler of CBS Sports sent out this tweet earlier today referencing an article that he wrote regarding the trade details:
Reds deep in talks on deal to acquire Shin-soo Choo from Indians for Stubbs and Gregorius. cbsprt.co/UfMpzf
— DKnobler (@DKnobler) December 11, 2012
The proposition includes Cincinnati sending outfielder Drew Stubbs and shortstop prospect Didi Gregorius to Cleveland in exchange for Choo and a to-be-determined player. Gregorius seems to be a key player in the trade as Knobler references possible trade talks between Cleveland and Arizona that would include the Indians sending a shortstop to the Diamondbacks in exchange for pitching.
The Twitter universe has been blowing up around the Reds community with regards to the article. Cincinnati Enquirer and Reds beat writer, John Fay, had this to say about Choo's production compared to Reds leadoff hitters:
Lead man scored 83 times (43 percent). Choo reaches 297 and scores 42 percent of the time, that's 128 runs from leadoff vs. 83. #reds
— John Fay (@johnfayman) December 11, 2012
Talk about an offensive cure. Choo has the ability to bring a dynamic spark to the leadoff role. That's a plus-45 in the run production category.
Cincinnati Reds and 700 WLW radio personality, Lance McAlister, couldn't wait to get his Sports Talk show rolling following the news of a possible deal:
yes, I'm warming up in the bullpen and will take your calls on Stubbs/Choo with Sports Talk 7:05. #Reds
— Lance McAlister (@LanceMcAlister) December 11, 2012
With all of the excitement of a possible trade, let's take a look at what Choo would bring to the Reds. His .283 BA and .373 OBP in 2012 would replace the .213 BA and .277 OBP that Stubbs was able to produce. Choo also cracked 43 doubles and 16 home runs. He is no slouch on the base paths either, swiping 21 bases in 28 attempts.
The stats seem to speak for themselves. The Reds would be achieving what Walt Jocketty and crew had set out to achieve as soon as the offseason began—find a way to get runners on base in front of Joey Votto.
Be sure to chime in with your thoughts and opinions below.
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Last week I finished reading Dragonfly by John Farris, but I didn't have time to write a review until now.
On the front cover of the book Stephen King is quoted to have said that nobody writes horror better than John Farris. A blurb like this gives the reader high expectations, so I was a little disappointed to discover that the book isn't even horror. If I had a point system for rating books, points would definitely be taken off for that bit of misleading information alone. So let me begin by saying that despite what you may have been told elsewhere Dragonfly is not a horror story, it is a mystery romance.
Now that has been clarified, let's move on.
The opening scene grabbed my attention and the following scenes kept me interested. The story and characters are well defined. The author's style of writing is readable; I felt comfortable and could easily become absorbed in what was happening, which I feel is important. I liked the characters and felt attached to them in some ways, so I was eager to learn what the future held for them.
My only real grievance with this book was that I felt it was much longer than necessary. To me, this means that the "middle" lacked something. Actually, it was the last quarter of the book that could have been condensed, in my opinion. I got to the stage where I went passed caring and eventually just wanted the book to end. There's a difference between putting your characters through the wringer and just not knowing when to stop. What I think happened was that the author had so many threads to tie up that it took a lot longer than he planned to provide the necessary resolutions, which spoiled the book.
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Friday, 31 October 2014
Wednesday, 29 October 2014
Volterra Piazza dei Priori
Two sketches of the Piazza dei Priori. I was there to instruct a group of students in architecture and drawing techniques.
It meant long days of arganising and instructing, and not so much drawing myself.
Just a few times, when I gave them a difficult task to do, did I have time to make a few sketches myself. These are the sketches of the Piazza dei Priori, the central market place, with a few high medieval towers (about 1350 AD).
Monday, 27 October 2014
Pisa, Italy
This is a drawing of the Piazza dei Miracoli, in Pisa, with the famous leaning tower.
It was made last Saturday. As you may notice we had terrific weather considering Christmas is less than 8 weeks away. Good for a heavy smelling espresso on a sunlit terrace.
Wednesday, 15 October 2014
Teaching drawing and sketching
Next to my regular job as an architect, I also gave a course of drawing and (hand)sketching for the Academy of Architecture in Maastricht (part of the Academy of Arts). It's a 4 year course to get a Masters degree in Architecture, 2 evenings and a full day a week.
I taught them the principles of linework, hatching, perspective, isometric and axonometric drawing, hand drawing, visual drawing and sketching as method of design. And more.
I finished the final session (of 7) last evening.
Very tiring but also very rewarding to do! Here you see them enthusiastically drawing a grey stone wall at 1 meter distance. It was real nice to find a new surprising challenge every week... haha.
Saturday, 11 October 2014
Zaha Hadid
Thursday, 9 October 2014
Frank Gehry in weil am Rhein
Tuesday, 7 October 2014
Lörrach from Vitra haus
The village Lörrach as seen from the top floor of the Vitra haus.
As architects we cannot pass the area without visiting the Vitra design centre in Weil am Rhein, with an array of fantastic buildings by: Herzog and Meuron, Frank Gehry, Jean Prouvé, Buckminster Fuller, Alvaro Siza, Peter Grimshaw, Zaha Hadid and Tandao Ando. I probably forgot a few. Now I cannot help but wonder why I never visited the area and the site before. This is the new visitors centre, a really fantastic building with some superb furniture at display.
Sunday, 5 October 2014
Basel (Switzerland)
Basel and its surroundings (including Germany and France) has a lot to offer on recent top of the bill architecture. I'll post some architecture sketches later.
But let's start with a sketch of the view across the river towards the Basel Altstadt. Made while sitting on a nice terrace in the evening sun, enjoying a good Weizen beer with some colleagues. I think the church is the "Basler Munster".
Thursday, 2 October 2014
Dog house or house dog
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By William Cowie
You've probably heard of Vocational Education and Training (aka VET), what is it exactly? Why should you care about it? Read on!
What is Vocational Education and Training?
Vocational education and training is a way to describe a practical style of technical, or job related, training. You can study at a vocational school like Australian TAFEs or a private training organisation like Inspire Education. Many vocational courses offer the opportunity to learn by doing; demonstrating your skills in the real world, as well as through written assessments. Vocational courses are designed to teach you the skills you need to succeed in the workplace.
Vocational qualifications to suit everyone
You can also choose the qualification you need to start your career or take it to the next level. Once you've obtained one qualification, you can build on your training with higher level courses.
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• Certificate I – graduates will have the knowledge and skills for initial work, community involvement and/or further learning.
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This is the PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED lens, which was announced on January 29, 2008:
Download the Nikon 24mm f/3.5D PC-E Manual (PDF link).
Sample photos
An official, full-resolution sample photo taken with a Nikon D600.
Standard and optional accessories and add-ons
The filter thread size on the 24mm PC-E is 77mm, which means you'll want to be looking at purchasing 77mm filters.
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Meditation Commentary – Healing The Body
Welcome to the weekly Meditation Commentary section of my blog.
Meditation heals and repairs, not just the body but our emotions and pains.
I hope you enjoy this meditation commentary. This meditation was created by Release Your Wings – YouTube Channel. These, meditations are NOT created by myself. All the meditations I share are produced by student of Raja Yoga Meditation.
Thank you for stopping by. Please like, comment, share or subscribe. Do let me know how you found this meditation.
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The MASA Mentoring Committee will pair first-year, K-12 superintendents with a mentor for the school year. This program includes 10 hours of face-to-face contact with your mentor. As part of the process to upgrade your initial certification, this program fulfills the mentoring requirement for DESE. New K-8 superintendents that have never served as a principal should access a mentor through DESE's Regional MO Leadership Development Program (MLDS) specialist. In that case, MASA will be in contact with DESE to help coordinate your K-8 Superintendent / Principal mentor. Read more .....
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And all those other evil sinners.
R&B singer Prince, who's now a Jehovah's Witness, indicates in a 'Talk of the Town' piece in The New Yorker that he agrees with the most anti-gay interpretations of the Bible:
"Recently, Prince hosted an executive who works for Philip Anschutz, the Christian businessman whose company owns the Staples Center. 'We started talking red and blue,' Prince said. 'People with money—money like that—are not affected by the stock market, and they're not freaking out over anything. They're just watching. So here's how it is: you've got the Republicans, and basically they want to live according to this.' He pointed to a Bible. 'But there's the problem of interpretation, and you've got some churches, some people, basically doing things and saying it comes from here, but it doesn't. And then on the opposite end of the spectrum you've got blue, you've got the Democrats, and they're, like, 'You can do whatever you want.' Gay marriage, whatever. But neither of them is right.' When asked about his perspective on social issues—gay marriage, abortion—Prince tapped his Bible and said, 'God came to earth and saw people sticking it wherever and doing it with whatever, and he just cleared it all out. He was, like, 'Enough.""


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Latest Invention: Swimming Robot to Analyze Biodiversity in Shallow Water
Nature (and namely the Amazonian knifefish) served as inspiration for scientists at the University of Bath, who are working on their latest invention - a new swimming robot that might revolutionize submersible technology. Researchers from Ocean Technologies Lab in the University's Department of Mechanical Engineering dubbed their project Gymnobot.
Their latest invention is powered by a fin that operates the length of the underside of the robot's body that undulates in order to produce a wave in the water, thus pushing the Gymnobot forward. Such design is considered to be more energy-saving compared to earlier propeller models, making it possible for the robot to swim in shallow water.
Researchers could use their latest invention to film, takes pictures and analyze the rich marine life that evolves near the seashore.
According to Keri Collins, a postgraduate student, who created the Gymnobot, the goal of using the robot is to observe the evolution of vortices around the fin. She mentioned that some fish make vortices when flipping their tails one way, but after that their tales flick back the other way, thus destroying the vortices. Feel free to check the links at the bottom of the story and read more on latest inventions.
"By destroying the vortex they are effectively re-using the energy in that swirling bit of water. The less energy left in the wake when the fish has passed, the less energy is wasted," said Collins. It is worth mentioning that the Ocean Technologies Lab was given a grant to collaborate with other 6 institutions from Europe in order to develop a robot similar to Gymnobot that could respond to water flow and swim against water currents, reports the official website of the University of Bath. Such machines could be used to study not only the biodiversity in the shallow water, but also identifying pollution or examining structures such as oil rings.Powered by www.infoniac.com


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6 Smart and Crafty Ideas That will Make Your Life Easier and Wow Anyone You Know
Do you spend whole minutes trying to thread a needle? Do you spend half an hour asking and looking for a friend's house? Do you prick your fingers with loose pins each time your hands go inside your desk drawers? Do you find it a dilemma to get ketchup out of the bottle? Here are great and crafty ideas for all these and more:
1- Spray the end of a thread with a little hair spray or rub it with hair gel. It will stiffen out quickly making it easy to thread.
2- Keep your clothes always smelling fresh and fragrant by putting a bar of soap inside each of the cabinets and drawers. You find that pricy? Cut one or two bars into small cubes. For hanged clothes, put few soap cubes inside old stockings that have runs and hang them on the hanging bar.
3- Your kids have stuck chewing gum to their hair? Solution: first, don't buy chewing gum any more. Second: rub where the gum is with peanut butter to make it slide off right away.
4- If you cant find your friend's new house do not maximize your phone bills by waiting for him to give specific description over the phone. Just ask him to take its picture by their mobile phone's camera and send it to you.
5- Do you find it difficult to get ketchup out of the bottle, so you shake the bottle in what looks like a new type of workout? Just poke the inside contents with a thin knife or a straw. The ketchup will come out easily after that.
6- Put a magnet inside the drawers where you keep pins and needles. It will gather them and you won't prick your fingers each time you look for one.
So, do you have any crafty ideas to share with us?