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Children of Men is an action-thriller released in 2006. The film was directed and co-written by Alfonso Cuarón and based on a novel titled The Children of Men by P. D. James. It stars Clive Owen, Michael Caine, Julianne Moore, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and more. Children of Men was released with critical claim and has a high 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It received many awards and even picked up 3 Oscar nominations.
Even still today, this film makes its way on countless top-rated movie lists. Millicent Thomas from Screen Queens said it best in a 2018 review, "[Children of Men] is simultaneously soul-crushing and spirit-lifting. Watching twelve years after its release, the potent themes of immigration, border control, and seeking humanity in others means Children of Men remains more timely than ever."
Theo Faron (Clive Owen) is a former activist that has turned into a government official and warden after the world as turned into chaos. The film is set in a dystopian 2027 where women have become infertile and no one is sure why. The last baby was born 18 years ago and humanity is on the brink of extinction.
The entire world starts to collapse around because of this and the United Kingdom, where Faron is located, is one of the last countries with a still-functioning government. Since they are being overrun by asylum seekers, the UK takes the drastic measure to turn into a police state and kill all immigrants that seek refuge there.
While all of this is going on, Faron is suddenly kidnapped by the Fishes, a radical immigrants' rights group. It turns out the Fishes are led by Faron's estranged wife, Julian Taylor (Julianne Moore), who needs Faron to get transit papers for an immigrant named Kee (Clare-Hope Ashitey). After Faron gets the papers, he agrees to help transport the girl in exchange for money.
After an ambush, the group heads to a Fishes safehouse where it is then revealed that Kee is pregnant. The rest of the film centers around trying to get Kee to the Human Project, a group that is rumored to be working on the cure for infertility the Azores, one of the autonomous regions of Portugal. The child Kee is carrying would be the first child born in 27 years. Therefore, getting her to the scientists at the Human Project, if it actually exists, is essential for the survival of humanity.
What are the consequences of worldwide infertility? Will Faron get Kee to the Human Project safely? Does the human project actually exist? Find out all of these answers and more by checking out Children of Men. It's a thought-invoking, dystopian thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat.


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All Faiths Food Bank collaborates with Ringling students
SARASOTA, FL (WWSB) - All Faiths Food Bank is collaborating with Ringling college students to creatively raise awareness of hunger in our community.
The Lazarus Internship Program at Ringling College of Art and Design created a video and mural to help illustrate and communicate the work the food bank does. The Lazarus Program offers selected student engagement in immersive service-oriented experience proving leadership, development and collaborative opportunities.
"All Faiths Food Bank is honored to be able to work with such talented individuals. It was a pleasure to create these pieces with them that capture what we do so beautifully. We're very grateful to the Lazarus Program for connecting us with them." said Communications Manager, Elodie McCartney Ward.
During the projects the students immersed themselves in the world of food banking by learning about hunger in Sarasota and Desoto counties and the process behind how food arrives at the food bank and is distributed out in the community.
Copyright 2018 WWSB. All rights reserved.

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JIS: World Teachers' Day is an opportunity to acknowledge our teachers and say thanks for the significant contributions they make in our classrooms and communities.
Celebrated in more than 100 countries world-wide, including Jamaica, the day which is observed annually on October 5, commemorates teachers' organizations worldwide.
We thank God for sparing our nation and teachers from the ravages of Hurricane Matthew.
In welcoming the observance of World Teachers' Day, being recognized under the theme," Valuing Teachers, Improving their Status", let me assure Jamaicans of this administration's continued support for our teachers who continue to build the nation through their resilience, creativity, commitment, tremendous work and untiring service.
Teachers are the cornerstone of the education system and a major influence on the development of our children.
Teachers along with the home, and church, are one of the first avenues through which knowledge is introduced.
As important agents of socialisation and role models for children, our teachers are powerful agents of change in our society, which is in need of radical social change to become a more wholesome, gentler, and more caring society.
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information (MOEY) through the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC), has opened new avenues for sustained professional development and improved competencies for all educators.
This will inure to the continuous endeavour for excellence, the raising of aspirations and achievements that will result in beneficial outcomes for all learners.
I urge all Jamaicans to show more respect and appreciation for our teachers. Their task is not an easy one, but one that is necessary and often undertaken under challenging circumstances and with limited resources, even as we expect spectacular results.
Our teachers must see us all as their partners in building an educated nation. On behalf of this grateful nation, the Ministry salutes you on this day of appreciation.
Best wishes for a happy World Teachers' Day. God Bless You All.
CAPTION: The Hon. Senator Ruel Reid, CD, Minister of Education, Youth and Information.


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The Roaring Success of Chick-fil-A in New York City
Remember when Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said that Chicago would not welcome a certain chicken sandwich restaurant? Or when Boston Mayor Tom Menino wrote a letter to that same company's president saying that there was "no place for your company" in Boston? Good times. But in spite of liberal outrage over an executive expressing his views on marriage and sexuality, the hateful bigots at Chick-fil-A have opened a restaurant in Manhattan. And each day the line to enter winds down the sidewalk.
Just another success story the Mainstream Media won't tell you.
Your humble correspondent's interviews in line last weekend revealed that patrons were mostly New Yorkers originally from the South, or people who had tried Chick-fil-A previously while in the South. They were loyal, eager, and willing to wait for a few minutes in a line that looked daunting but moved rapidly. All our orders were handled with typical Chick-fil-A courtesy, and we had our order in less than twenty minutes.
The place was full, but not chaotic, and they clearly had a system for handling the volume. When I asked one of the staff if the crowd was typical, he said Saturday is their slow day; they are even busier on weekdays.
So, I imagine the clientele is made up of people who: 1) Don't know they're supposed to be offended by Chick-fil-A; 2) Know but don't care; or 3) Go there on purpose to support the business. Or maybe people just love delicious waffle fries.
The restaurant opened in October, and almost immediately broke the chain's sales records. Chick-fil-A itself outperforms similar restaurants in terms of sales even though it has fewer locations and is only open six days a week.Published in Culture, Marriage


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By Jim English
Allergies arise from an imbalance in the immune system that causes the body to overreact to normally harmless irritants (allergens). This abnormal process triggers an inflammatory response that leads to tissue swelling, redness, heat and pain, accompanied by exudation of fluids. In upper respiratory allergies, the eyes, sinuses, nose, throat and upper lung tissues are all affected to varying degrees. Left untreated, these symptoms can result in chronic swelling of the sinuses and increased risk of infection.
The best treatment for allergies is to simply avoid substances that trigger a reaction. Since this is not always possible, many allergy sufferers turn to prescription and over-the-counter medications for relief. While antihistamines and other drugs may offer some help, they can also cause serious problems. Typical antihistamines can make even the simplest of tasks, such as driving a car or operating heavy machinery, difficult, or even dangerous. More importantly, simply blocking histamine doesn't address the underlying imbalance, and over time allergy symptoms can become more severe and difficult to treat.
Traditional Chinese medicine has enjoyed great success in developing highly effective herbal formulas for rapid relief from seasonal and perennial allergy miseries. These proprietary blends of essence herbs quickly and safely relieve common allergic symptoms caused by:
- Pollen
- House dust
- Dust mite particles
- Mold spores
- Pet dander
- Chemical pollutants
Understanding how the right combination of herbs can work to 1) gently interrupt the allergic response, 2) reduce inflammation and 3) aid in resolving the underlying imbalance requires a brief review of the three stages of the allergic response: sensitization, acute inflammation, and chronic tissue damage.
Stage 1: Sensitization to Allergens
In Stage 1, for reasons not yet fully understood, the immune system mistakenly identifies an otherwise harmless substance as a potential threat to the body. While there are no allergic symptoms at this stage, the immune system is already hard at work preparing for battle with the newly targeted allergen.
The process starts as a specialized class of cells called macrophages attach themselves to the targeted allergen. After destroying the substance, the macrophages pass fragments of the allergen on to a class of cells called T-lymphocytes (T-cells). T-cells respond by secreting acytokine, called interleukin-4, that triggers another class of lymphocytes, B-lymphocytes, to begin producing immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies specific to that allergen.
Individuals prone to allergies are known to create abnormally high levels of IgE antibodies, making them susceptible to allergic rhinitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis and anaphylactic reactions.
As IgE antibodies circulate through the blood, they attach to receptors on mast cells located in connective tissues. Mast cells are especially concentrated in small blood vessels and epithelial tissues covering the skin and lining the respiratory and digestive tracts (Fig. 1). In addition to mast cells, IgE antibodies also attach to basophils, a specialized type of white blood cell that can exit small blood vessels to congregate around allergens. Once this first stage is complete, a future exposure will cause the targeted allergen to bind to the newly created IgE molecules residing on the surfaces of mast cells and basophils, leading to Stage Two, acute inflammation.
Stage 2: The Chemical Cascade Begins
Stage 2 begins when the prepared immune system encounters the allergen at a future date. This time the immune system goes into action as the IgE antibodies bind to the allergen. This results in the activation of a chemical cascade as mast cells begin to "degranulate" and release histamine and other inflammatory chemicals – cytokines, interleukins, leukotrienes, andprostaglandins – into the surrounding tissues.
Histamine dilates blood vessels, causing localized redness and swelling due to the release of fluids. Histamine also constricts bronchial tubes, impairs breathing, stimulates production of mucus in the respiratory system, and irritates nerve endings, causing itching and pain. Histamine is responsible for many common allergic symptoms, such as sneezing, itching, sinus congestion, wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and skin swelling, hives or rashes.
In addition to directly contributing to inflammation, histamine also initiates the release of leukotrienes (leukotrienes B4, C4, D4 and E4). These leukotrienes, especially leukotriene D4, are ten times more potent than histamine. In addition to constricting bronchial muscles, leukotrienes also act on blood vessels, causing them to become leaky and resulting in skin eruptions and swelling.
Unlike histamine, which is produced in both mast cells and basophils, prostaglandins are only released by the mast cells. One prostaglandin in particular, D2 (PGD2), is an even more potent bronchoconstrictor than histamine, though less so than the leukotrienes. Elevated PGD2 levels have been measured in secretions aspirated from the lungs of asthmatics and in nasal secretions from patients with nasal allergies.
Stage 3: Prolonged Immune Activation
Stage 3, or the "late phase" response is characterized by prolonged immune activation, usually occurring 2 to 24 hours after the initial allergic response. This late phase is characterized by the influx of additional inflammatory cells, as mast cells and neighboring tissues synthesize additional molecules that induce circulating basophils, eosinophils, and other cells to migrate into affected tissues. This generates a new wave of symptoms as the newly recruited cells begin secreting chemicals of their own to sustain the inflammatory process, resulting in local tissue damage. These late-phase inflammatory chemicals include additional immune mediators – leukotrienes, prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and platelet activating factors – that further aggravate the progression towards a state of chronic inflammation.
Several cytokines have been shown to play an important role in the regulation of IgE synthesis and the accumulation of eosinophils – white blood cells responsible for combating infection and parasites – during allergic reactions. One cytokine, interleukin 4 (IL-4), has been proven to be essential for promoting the production of IgE antibodies. Another cytokine, interleukin 5 (IL-5), also plays a key role in the maturation, activation and survival of eosinophils (increased numbers of eosinophils in blood and tissues is a characteristic feature of allergic disease).Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF alpha) is another cytokine that is produced rapidly during an allergic reaction. TNF-alpha regulates the secretion of additional cytokines to further attract and activate eosinophils while promoting the accumulation of inflammatory cells at the onset of the allergic reaction.
How Herbs Aid in Inhibiting Allergic Reactions
Symptoms of allergy are highly varied, because different allergens stimulate the immune system at different sites in the body. Despite this diversity, the goals of anti-allergic treatment are similar: to interrupt the instigation of inflammation (stage 2); to resolve chronic tissue damage (stage 3); and to desensitize the immune system so that it does not overreact to allergens in the first place (stage 1). Advanced herbal formulas can provide quick-acting symptomatic relief for upper and lower respiratory allergies while strengthening the immune system to shorten the allergy season.
One advanced formula combines ten traditional Chinese herbs that have been specifically selected for their ability to quickly and safely relieve allergic symptoms while gently resolving the underlying imbalance that triggers allergic disorders (see chart above). Many of these herbs have been shown to disrupt the chemical pathways that promote local tissue inflammation. While these herbs reduce acute attacks on local tissues, others assist in reducing swelling while clearing out fluid exudates generated by chronic inflammation.
These herbs are further supported by specialized herbs shown to aid the immune system by desensitizing it to prevent future allergic reactions. Centipeda, Xanthium and Angelica are well-known for their abilities to clear nasal and sinus congestion. Centipeda and Schizonepeta also aid in reducing the inflammation responsible for itching of the eyes and respiratory tissues.Fritillaria, Angelica, Paeonia and Platycodon have been shown to reduce tissue swelling, another source of allergy miseries. And finally, the combination of Centipeda, Fritillaria, Platycodon and Licorice are traditionally used to reduce the accumulation of exuded fluids.
Rapid Relief From "Brain Fog"
Brain fog is a term used to describe some of the most disabling allergy symptoms, including loss of concentration, impaired memory, irritability, fatigue, exhaustion and poor sleep. Caused by the inflammatory effects of histamine on brain tissues, brain fog severely impairs mental function, contributes to depression and degrades quality of life of people dealing with chronic allergic reactions.
Gastrodia is largely responsible for relieving brain fog. Modern research suggests that gastrodia aids in improving memory by promoting blood flow to the brain. Gastrodia also enhances the ability of other herbs to quickly reach inflamed brain tissues to reduce inflammation, control pain and reduce mental confusion.
The other traditional use for Gastrodia is to resolve neurasthenia – nervous exhaustion characterized by a sense of weakness or fatigue, easy exhaustion on the slightest effort, headache, sensitivity to light, inability to concentrate, irritability and complaints of poor memory, poor sleep, numerous constant, varying aches and pains. Along with depression, these are all common complaints for people with severe and chronic allergic reactions. They are also the most disabling in terms of quality of life – the ability to play, work, and live a full life. Neurasthenia is thought to involve vasomotor disturbances that affect the nerves having control of the blood vessels. Gastrodia is one of the most commonly studied herbs in China for treating hypertension and for improving blood flow in the arteries of the brain.
Long-Term Benefits
Finally, two additional herbs provide a corrective effect on the immune system that accounts for the long-term benefits. Paeonia and Pseudostellaria promote liver and lung function respectively, to support proper immune function. With many of the allergy formula herbs directed to dampening the immune response to allergens, it is important to also support general immune system function. These herbs are likely, along with Gastrodia, to be partly responsible for helping to desensitize allergy sufferers to their various allergens.
In addition to a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine for relieving allergic symptoms, traditional allergy support herbs have been studied and extensively analyzed for safety, allowing for a non-drowsy formula that doesn't cause fatigue, fuzzy thinking or pose a danger when driving, as do most antihistamines. And since traditional allergy support herbs are not CNS stimulants, such as pseudoephedrine, users note that using the formula does not cause the "wired" sensation typical of certain OTC preparations.
Advanced allergy support herbal formulas combine the 5,000-year-old Eastern healing tradition with state-of-the-art manufacturing and pharmaceutical-quality processing to manifest the legendary rejuvenating powers of these healing agents. By exerting a gentle corrective effect to balance the immune system and dampen the tendency to overreact to allergens, the result is a simple, natural, and comprehensive solution for immediate relief from allergic symptoms while generating long-lasting benefit by resolving underlying imbalances that cause allergic reactions in the first place.
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2. Wang SP, Liu XM, Shang WF, Song J, Yu SR, Sun SM. Effect of Gastrodia on rotation induced motion sickness in mice. Space Med Med Eng (Beijing). 1999 Oct;12(5):342-5. PMID: 12022178.
3. Hayashi J, Sekine T, Deguchi S, et.al. Phenolic compounds from Gastrodia rhizome and relaxant effects of related compounds on isolated smooth muscle preparation. Phytochemistry. 2002 Mar;59(5):513-9. PMID: 11853746
4. Hsieh CL, Chiang SY, Cheng KS, et.al. Anticonvulsive and free radical scavenging activities of Gastrodia elata Bl. in kainic acid-treated rats. Am J Chin Med. 2001;29(2):331-41. PMID: 11527075.


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I was trying to Airdrop a file from my Iphone to Macbook Air after upgrading to HighSierra. I tried all options but got crazy as only my Macbook air was not listing while same time my Macbook Pro was listing which had a fresh install of HighSierra. If any one is facing the same issue they can try the following.
Goto System Preference > Security & Privacy > Firewall > Click the lock to make changes > click on Firewall options > uncheck the Block all incoming connections check box
Airdrop not working after upgrading to MacOS HighSierra?


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Indochina for 6 weeks
Posted by julesie on 28/7/2006 at 21:04
Hello there,
I am planning a trip to Cambodja, Laos and Vietnam for 6 weeks. I am starting off in Ho Chi Minh going up to Hanoi in 3 weeks with my boyfriend. Then I will continue alone for the other 3 weeks. How can I best connect Laos and Camobja to this trip? Or is it more advisable to only add one of the two? Which one would you recommend?
Thanks for the advice!
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Posted by somtam2000 on 29/7/2006 at 08:00 admin
Hi julesie,
Welcome to Travelfish!
Have you taken a look at the Trip Planner section?
While we haven't got a trip plan specific to what you're doing, after Hanoi you coule backtrack to Hue and cross at the Lao Bao crossing then work your way through southern Laos and into Cambodia.
With three weeks you could see a fair amount of Southern Laos and Cambodia, but if you planned to see northern Laos then I don't think you'd have time to get to Cambodia as well unless you did some flying around. - Eg fly from Hanoi to Vientiane to save having to backtrack for the overland crossing.
#2 somtam2000 has been a member since 21/1/2004. Location: Indonesia. Posts: 8,090
Posted by julesie on 3/8/2006 at 16:55
Hey Somtam,
Thanks a lot for your answer ... still hesitating a bit to take in Hanoi a flight to Pnom Penh/Siem Reap and travel 3 weeks around in Cambodja or trying to combine Laos for a week and Cambodja for two weeks. Actually the Northern part of Laos seems to be most tempting at first but as you say then I'll need to fly a bit more. Do you have any idea how long it would take me over road to go from Hanoi to the Northen part of Laos and from Pnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh? Then I could for instance travel a week in Northern Laos, take a flight to Siem Reap and make my way via Pnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh ...
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1. Strengthen the Qualified Intermediary ("QI") program by taking a tough stance with U.S. taxpayers who use offshore accounts that are not with a QI. The QI is supposed to know the customer and report to the U.S. with respect to U.S. taxpayers. Offshore financial institutions that are not QI's do not report, which, of course, is often why U.S. taxpayers use those non-QI offshore financial institutions. The proposal therefore is:
Impose Significant Tax Withholding On Transactions Involving Non-Qualifying Intermediaries: The Administration's plan would require U.S. financial institutions to withhold 20 percent to 30 percent of U.S. payments to individuals who use non-QIs. To get a refund for the amount withheld, investors must disclose their identities and demonstrate that they're obeying the law.
2. Create new proof mechanisms for applying the penalties. The proposal is to "create rebuttable evidentiary presumptions that any foreign bank, brokerage, or other financial account held by a U.S. citizen at a non-QI contains enough funds to require that an FBAR be filed, and that any failure to file an FBAR is willful if an account at a non-QI has a balance of greater than $200,000 at any point during the calendar year." The press release notes that these presumptions will make the IRS's job easier and are consistent with Senator Levin's proposals. Note in this regard that, although Section 7491(c) imposes a production burden on the IRS for penalties under the IRC (thus leaving the ultimate burden of persuasion with the taxpayer, the draconian FBAR penalties are not imposed under the IRC.
3. Increase penalties. The proposal is to double certain penalties (the press release does not say which penalties, but presumably the penalties include the FBAR penalty).
4. Extend the civil statute of Limitations until six years after the taxpayer submits the required documentation.
5. Enhanced information reporting. I will perhaps have more about this later.
6. Enhanced IRS Staff in International Enforcement. The proposal is to hire nearly 800 "new agents, economists, lawyers and specialists, increasing the IRS' ability to crack down on offshore tax avoidance and evasion, including through transfer pricing and financial products and transactions such as purported securities loans."


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Router factories use 192.168.8.1 as a category A IP address to the default gateway of their routers. In its local place community, this address needs to be distinctive. There can't be multiple unit With all the IP address of 192.168.8.1. It can be utilized for establishing your very own network and Additionally it is from time to time utilised as the default nearby address for some community routers.
What's 192.168.8.1 For?
Every time a wi-fi access level connects to the net, the IP address of 192.168.8.1 could be the local facet of the link. So as to accessibility the router's on-board console, You will need to open up your browser and kind in http://192.168.8.1 into your address bar. If entered correctly, it will eventually inquire for your personal password and username. Within the console's menus, you'll be able to improve many options.
How to login 192.168.8.1?
Accessing your router admin by way of a 192.168.8.1 IP address will help you to alter the settings and configurations that your router software package presents.
- At first, join your router to the pc. The connection can be wired or wi-fi.
- Following that, just click "Access Router Panel" button. Or Variety http://192.168.8.1 into your browser and log in.
- Consider, that when you are entering default username and password, then it will be admin typically.
- Now, you can be directed into the router's firmware settings homepage.
- It is possible to alter the sort of your Connection to the internet, change the identify of the network or increase new units while in the admin panel. Also, you could experiment While using the bandwidth and transmission price. It's also possible to keep track of a variety of devices connected to your router from the admin panel.
Take note: Eventually, we suggest you to definitely change the default username and password of the router in order to avoid any safety hazards.
Router's Default User and Password
Normally, router producing corporations established default username and passwords. So all routers, have a hard and fast set of username and password which you'll be able to improve in future if you wish to do so. A number of the username and passwords are admin, 1234 or none. You'll find the login facts of your respective router from the user manual and at the bottom or again of your respective router. Now, log in in your account through your browser window.
- Enter 192.168.8.1 IP address within a browser window.
- Then style default username and password inside the login location.
- Now you'll be able to adjust your default username and password from listed here.
- Right after location all of the demanded fields click on Implement.
Now, all the things will probably be done, and you also are all set to use your login panel using your new username and password. It's also possible to experience this drop-down record mentioned underneath in order to uncover default user and password of any router.
|IP Address
Tips on how to Change the Password of your respective Router?
So, transforming the password within your router is the best position. Also, it is the most critical process accomplished for protection needs. Observe these straightforward techniques to change the password of one's router.
- To start with, open up an internet browser.
- Then, variety the URL of your IP address.
- Type your current username and password around the shown website page.
- Then check out options.
- From settings, you'll be able to change the username as well as the password of the router quickly with none difficulties.
Accessing the Router Web site Why?
Inside the period of improving upon technological advances, the necessity so that you can get obtain to the router admin settings panel is vital. Chances are you'll really feel that there is a critical must increase your wi-fi community's safety and battle any sorts of destructive entry attempts. In People conditions, accessing the administrative settings to deal with them is a great deal essential.
Along with the soaring new hacking and malware systems evolving, the routers and the various wifi linked gadgets have gotten a lot more and weaker and susceptible to network hackers. These vulnerabilities are arising In case the Original manufacturing unit default settings and community qualifications of the new router have not been improved ahead of and so are left to set from default configurations.
How do you know your router's current IP Address?
To discover the IP address of the related router that you might want to operate with
In case you are accessing from the Home windows technique
Go to the left bottom and open up up the start menu.
Key in CMD in to the search bar for Command and pick the command prompt possibility.
In the event the command window opens up, key in "ipconfig" and strike the enter button.
You must see a summary of addresses, With all the IP address of the router outlined close to Default Gateway.
192.168.8.1 IP Address is Probably the most utilized IP Addresses. Now, to thoroughly and securely usage of the Connection to the internet a person needs to input the correct IP Address. Also, it is important to Understand that the IP Addresses from the router and Pc must be same. It is very very simple to solve any concern with regards to 192.168.8.1 IP Address. On this page, you realized how to solve issues and make router configurations. Should you have a distinct challenge, remember to evaluate our other pages.


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It's happened to the best of us. You come home from a long
day at the office, looking forward to a nice hot meal, a glass of something to take the edge off, and an
episode of your favorite series, which—by the way—is supposed to be a doozy
according to the promos you've been seeing all week. As you gear up the DVR you
pop on your phone to check your emails or see what your friends are up to on
Facebook and Twitter. And then it happens. A friend/family member/news outlet
that has already seen the episode has gone and plastered a spoilery reaction
all over the Internet. Your night—not to mention show—has been ruined forever.
These past few weeks during November Sweeps it's a story
that's been told countless times. That terribly sad thing from "The Walking Dead" last Sunday for example. Or
Monday night's bloody "Sleepy Hollow" midseason finale that wound up
with… well that other thing
happening. This is becoming a serious problem.
The series finale of "Sons of Anarchy" has become
the latest show to be spoiled for fans, hardcore fans at that, and it hasn't
even aired yet. It's what Kurt Sutter is calling his "worst nightmare."
The actual
worst part is that it's not like someone from the show or production leaked the
story. Or like a trigger-happy news outlet reported on the finale ahead of the
airdate (rumor has it the episode won't even be released to press until the day
of). No.
Instead, the
leak came from a pre-release of "The Sons of Anarchy: The Official
Collector's Edition" that wasn't supposed to be shipped until Dec. 10.
Unfortunately, there was some sort of a mix up and certain booksellers and
customers got their copies early. Apparently it's chockfull of tragic spoilers
from Tuesday night's series finale, so if you were wondering who might die, it
looks like there's now a way to find out ahead of time. As for those
eager fans who may have flipped through the book's pages in excitement at
getting their copy, well all we can say is that we're sorry Tuesday night will
no longer be as special for you.
Rather than
pointing a boney grim-reaper finger or calling out everybody and their mother
the way many fans are accustomed to seeing Sutter do when things go wrong, the
showrunner wrote
an apology blaming no one but himself for the pre-release. Or at least he
tried to. Before he got around to the actual self-responsibility part he may
have mentioned something about a basket full of heads and about a thousand other
people that he could blame.
"It has
been brought to my attention that our SOA Collector's Edition Book has been
sent out a week early by some distributors and book outlets. This book contains
details about the final episode of the series. This, my friends is a
storyteller's worst nightmare," Sutter wrote. "It's a smart,
well-conceived book that I was very excited for the fans to have. AFTER the
motherf—ing finale … It was my idea for the book, so ultimately, I am to
blame. So if you received a book, I apologize."
The writer
also asked fans who do know about the ending not to share the "wrath or
pain or opinion" on social media until after the finale airs, noting that
it plays out better than it reads. Fat chance of that happening—it's amazing
how much context fits into 140 characters or less nowadays. So how the hell do
we stay away from having our favorite shows ruined for us before we get a
chance to watch, week after week?
That seems
to be a question for the ages. Sadly, it doesn't seem like there's much to be
done, aside from installing
one of the many available apps or plug-ins. Maybe the answer is to just
stay away from social media altogether until you've caught up on your show. Or
you could take inspiration from Sutter's social media past and just bomb the
offending parties with angry tweets. At least then you'll have a cathartic
release — other than that aforementioned beverage.
READ MORE: Why 'Sons of Anarchy's' Excruciatingly Long Episodes are Ruining the Show
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President Xi's Speech Declares the Start of the New Era
The First Session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) held its closing meeting on March 20th morning. President Xi Jinping delivered a key note speech at the meeting.
The First Session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) held its closing meeting on March 20th morning. President Xi Jinping delivered a key note speech at the meeting.
China Focus has conducted interviews with several experts in different fields. They cover a host of to pics, including the military, diplomacy, environmental protection, and Mainland-Taiwan relations….
The following is an edited version of their views on Xi's speech:
Xi Jinping – Resolute against Secession
President Xi Jinping's speech emphasized the key principles of the mainland's attitude to the Taiwan question that is "gentle with Taiwan compatriots, firm with secessionists".
On the one hand, Xi reinforced the consistent policy of keeping faith with the Taiwan people by expanding economic, social and cultural exchanges between the mainland and Taiwan, to enable more Taiwan compatriots to share the mainland's historic development opportunities. This sharing will naturally enhance their commitment to the idea that the mainland and Taiwan belong to one China, and their opposition to the campaign of secession. It will promote the reunification of the motherland, and join them with their mainland compatriots in following the historic trend of national reunification and national rejuvenation.
On the other hand, Xi also expressed firm conviction and complete determination to fight against all secessionist forces and uphold national reunification. In his report to the 19th CPC National Congress, Xi proposed "six red lines": "We will never allow anyone, any organization, or any political party to split any part of Chinese territory out of the country at any time or in any form". Again during this keynote speech, Xi once again declared his unwavering commitment to the strong sense of historic responsibility and the unshaken political conviction of the CPC leadership towards the Taiwan question. It was clear that President Xi's intense words were aimed at the US, at a time when it has recently taken a series of irresponsible actions over Taiwan, giving succor to separatists.
By Wang Weinan, deputy director of Taiwan Research Center, Shanghai Jiaotong University
Declaration of the New Era, Resolve of the New Tenure
President Xi Jinping's keynote speech declares the start of the new era and the resolve of his new tenure.
Xi restated the grand design of building China into a great modern socialist country and the dream of realizing the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation depicted in the report of the 19th CPC National Congress in his speech. He also emphasized the courage and the resolve of the CPC, which will impose stronger and more practical measures to reach these ends, will absorb the spirit of innovation, endeavor, solidarity, and pursuit of the dream which is created by the 5,000 years of Chinese uninterrupted civilization, and will unify and lead the Chinese people to create, establish,and witness the new era.
At the same time, China will continue to promote the Belt and Road Initiative, enhancing exchanges and cooperation with countries around the world, and enabling humanity to share in the benefits of China's reform and development. China will strive to contribute more Chinese wisdom, Chinese solutions and Chinese strength to the world, to push for building an open, inclusive, clean, and beautiful world that enjoys lasting peace, universal security, and common prosperity.
By Wang Yiwei, doctoral supervisor of School of International Studies, Renmin University of China
Seta Bottom Line for Foreign Relations
NPC deputies and CPPCC delegates, attending the closing meeting of the recent annual sessions, responded with enthusiasm when President Xi Jinping referred to condemnation by the Chinese people and punishment from history when emphasizing China's ability to defeat all separatist activities in his keynote speech.
President Xi said: "In the past, when China was still poor and weak, its people all hoped that once China had become a powerful country, obstruction to national reunification from the outside world would lessen. However, even as China's national power and economic aggregate rise and grow stronger, conflict over sovereignty rights in Taiwan, the East China Sea, and the South China Sea have not lessened."
XI's speech once again clearly and accurately demonstrated to the outside world the resolution and conviction of the Chinese government over these issues. These statements serve as an admonition to forces and individuals who attempt to constrain China's sovereignty, impair its interests, and damage its unity; they are also a powerful encouragement to people and powers who aspire to safeguard Chinese interests and contribute to the full reunification of China. Protecting China's sovereignty and interests and striving for national reunification are components of the ideas of justice and mutual benefit that China upholds in the course of interacting with all foreign powers. They set an explicit bottom line for China's foreign relations.
By Zha Daojiong, professor of School of International Studies, Peking University
Political Work is the Lifeline of the Chinese Army
At the closing meeting of the 2018 NPC and CPPCC sessions, President Xi Jinping, who is concurrently General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, noted that the CPC should strengthen Party leadership over the military and the building of the armed forces. This shows the importancethat the central committee of the CPC gives to China's military capabilities. Strengthening the army's all-round capabilities and the leadership of the Party are traditional and consistent working principles of the Chinese army.
Since its foundation in 1927, the Chinese army has been endowed with a series of specific missions. The People's Liberation Army of the PRC is an armed force for executing political missions under the leadership of the CPC. Its ethos is to implement the Party's political line. Political loyalty is the mission and the duty of the armed forces.
Political work is the lifeline of the army. Only by following the correct political route can the Party realize the absolute leadership over the armed forces, and ensure that the armed forces always serve the people.
Reform and Opening-up also raises new requirements for the modernization of the army. As the form and demands of warfare changes, military capabilities should change too. Only a compact, effective, and modularized army can respond to the needs of modern warfare.
Also, it is a must for the army to integrate operational command so as to create joint combat forces. Therefore, only by strengthening Party's absolute leadership over the army can the armed forces be integrated and meet the demands of modern warfare.
Modern reform is not always a smooth process; it involves managing competing interests. Hence, it is essential that we implement reform from the highest level to fully raise the combat capabilities of the army, to ensure rapid operational command, and to deliver commands in a more appropriate and effective way.
To reach this goal, we must abandon discrete interests and defer to the interests of the whole, so that the armed forces can realize joint operations and integrated operations. Developing the army must run in accord with the general goals of national defense.
Technology is the root of a powerful army. Modern warfare has arrived in an era of unmanned aerial vehicles and fighting robots. Without the support of well-rounded, high-tech, and scientific research and development abilities, it will be impossible to build a powerful army and to achieve victory inmodern warfare.
The rule of law is the soul of a powerful army. Without rule of law, it is impossible for the army to achieve modernization. In modern warfare, if an army does not obey rules and regulations, it will result in chaos on the battlefield. A modernized army must have strict discipline; otherwise, it cannot win.
By Ji Mingkui, Major general of the people's liberation army, former deputy director of Education, the National Defense University of the People's Liberation Army
Building a Global Community of Shared Future and the Belt and Road Initiative are Key to China's Diplomacy in the Coming 5 Years
President Xi Jinping gave a keynote speech at the recently closed annual session of the 13th National People's Congress. This speech was a solemn oath forhis new tenure, and another iteration of the future direction of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. His speech gives us a glimpse into the general policies of China in the coming 5 years.
In terms of diplomacy, building a Global Community of Shared Future and the Belt and Road Initiative are still key points of China's diplomacy in the coming 5 years.
Building a Global Community of Shared Future involves three axes:
First, China will keep to the path of peaceful development and continue to pursue a mutually beneficial strategy of opening up. This is a brand-new path of development, which abandons the stereotype whereby a country that has become powerful will inevitably seek hegemony. This path offers a new option for other countries and nations who want to speed up their development while preserving their independence;
Second, China has always tried its best to contribute to human peace and development, and it will continue to do so. It has always concerned itself with, and provided selfless help to, people afflicted by warfare, turbulence, starvation and poverty, and it will continue to do so.
Third, China will continue to participate proactively in construction and reform of the global governance system, and to offer Chinese wisdom, Chinese solutions and Chinese strength to the world on the basis of upholding the existing international order.
The Belt and Road Initiative provides a broad platform and is a key driver in building a Global Community of Shared Future.
On the one hand, the Initiative is highly open and inclusive. It connects the fate and future of China with countries along the Road – whether large or small, all can secure mutual benefit from cooperation.
On the other hand, the principle of the Initiative – achieving shared growth through discussion and collaboration – is a significant breakthrough in the idea of global governance. Rather than the hegemony of imposing one country's will on others, this principle can truly realize the goal of equality of all countries involved, and can help to build an open, inclusive, clean, and beautiful world that enjoys lasting peace, universal security, and common prosperity.
By Liu Zuokui, director of Institute of European Studies of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
Building an Ecological Civilization Calls for the Participation of All Chinese People
President Xi Jinping emphasized a higher degree of commitment and action in several areas -more powerful measures in tackling environmental problems, more practical measures to promote the building of an ecological civilization, and creating clearer skies and cleaner waters.
Xi's speech carries three layers of meanings:
First, unwavering conviction: Xi advocated that an ecological civilization should be propelled by a more practical attitude and more powerful measures, so as to make our lives more beautiful and make our means of production and our living greener.
Second, a more resolute attitude and clearer goals: The government's next step will be building an ecological civilization to realize three goals – clearer skies, cleaner waters, and greener mountains. The overall objective is to make our environment more beautiful.
Third, the core path of developing the ecological environment: Xi called on all Chinese people to participate in changing their working and living habits to make them greener; he called on the whole of society work together to build an ecological civilization.
By Zhang Huiyuan, research fellow of Ecological Civilization Research Center, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences


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As the press releases come through my inbox, I get to see alot of things happening in the world of rock. One of the more exciting for me personally was the reunion of Spread Eagle. This band to me was one of the brighter hopes back in their day. There were alot of bands hitting the market, and alot of them really weren't that great obviously. This in some cases caused an overshadow of some really good bands that deserved more attention, but didn't quite get it. I took the opportunity recently to do a chat with Bassist Rob De Luca of the band. We got down to business on the reformation of the band and what's next. Hope you enjoy!
Interviewed by Dave
Heavy Metal Resource:
Hello Rob, appreciate the chat!
Rob De Luca:
No problem, how are ya?
Good. Let's go ahead and get going on this. I wanted to start off by saying that I was a big fan of the band. I was really siked to hear that the band for the most part had reformed. I was really curious however to what happened to the band after 'Open to the Public'? I'm sure Grunge played a part, but fill us in.
R. De Luca:
I think that Grunge was a part of it, but actually I welcomed that. Even though I love the band Spread Eagle, I think change is always healthy. It keeps things honest and fresh. I was glad Grunge came, I just wished that we had stayed together and weathered it out as far as adapting or whatever. We're all good musicians. Maybe we would never have been accepted because the change really was drastic. Maybe we could have found our way from that. To answer your question though, it was a combination of no support at the label although I'm not gonna blame them for everything, but it definitely makes you question things. The thing about that first album, that was exactly who we were. That was one of the most honest albums ever made. I think that was our strongest work. The label didn't promote it correct and they didn't give us enough support. At that point we started wondering who we were. That combined with the fact that there was some drug use really were the factors.
Well after discussing what caused the band to fall apart, naturally the next question would be what brought you back together?
R. De Luca:
It was a combination of events. It was Ray West's idea originally from a few years ago. He wanted to do it with Chris Caffery because Paul had moved away. I wasn't ready to do it. I didn't think it was the right thing to do at the time. Lovember Records reissued the record. The next logical step was to promote it. Like I said, Ray was always thinking about it and then I started thinking about it. I contacted Paul a ton of times, we are still actually in touch even today, and he lives in India now up in the mountains. I asked him over a period of about 6 months about once a month if he was interested. He just isn't into it at this point in his life. I don't know if that is going to be the case forever, but for this tour he just isn't into it for whatever reasons. Right now he is more of a Folk artist. So to answer the question, it was Ray's idea. The reissue of the debut album by Lovember just made it much more probable.
Okay, so as far as the band, what is the lineup at this point?
R. De Luca:
We were just kind of trying it out. John Macaluso, the drummer had done 'Open to the Public' and at the time he was in the band TNT so he wasn't so much a member, but he was a good friend. We thought it was important to keep it as it was as close as possible, so he became the obvious choice. We use Chris Caffery from Savatage and Trans-Siberian Orchestra as guitarist. It went great. It would be great to do it with those guys again. I really can't answer that question right now though because they are accomplished musicians and scheduling is always a factor. When we do something in the near future, we have to look at everyone's schedules and take it from there. If original members wanted to come back in the future, that would take precedence of course. There really never were any major personal problems between any of us. Right now we are not sure even where Tommy is at. We would still like to get a hold of him.
Just out of curiosity, while the band was defunct were you doing anything outside of music?
R. De Luca:
After Spread Eagle I formed a band called Raging Pig which never really got a major deal, but we did have a development deal with Mercury. After that I joined Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and then I toured with George Lynch. After that I went to Sebastian Bach.
So you were never really outside of music it sounds like, just outside of Spread Eagle.
R. De Luca:
Yeah, exactly.
So now at this point the band is band together. How did it feel to get back up on the stage with the guys?
R. De Luca :
It felt amazing. Those are incredible songs. If a year goes by or twenty years go by, those are still incredible songs. It was just incredible. Not only in the sense that you are playing these songs again, but the fact that it brought back some great memories from some times that were special. I really look forward to doing it again. There was a lot of cool people involved, it was amazing.
How many shows have you done since you put it back together and hit the road?
R. De Luca :
I think we've done about 12.
Oh okay. So a few anyway then. Next I wanted to ask you about the reissue of the debut album through Lovember Records. What exactly was done to the album? I was curious about remastering and such.
R. De Luca:
They did remaster it and it sounds alot better. I never really had a sore spot about how the original sounded. We really didn't care about remastering it, but they did and it sounds a whole lot better. Sometimes you don't really realize something is lacking until you realize it. It is so much more powerful with the new remaster. It is much more clearer. The mix has evened out a little bit. The guitars are a tiny bit lower in the remastering. They are still really, really clear and on top of the mix. They brought them into the mix a little more which brings out the drums better. It just sounds really modern.
I really want to hear that now. It was a great album already, but that sounds killer to me. Something I as well as other fans may be curious about at this point is whether the band has been doing any writing yet.
R. De Luca:
We haven't yet. It's been 13 years since we did the last record and we are pretty prolific at this point about writing music and the processes that it takes to write cohesive and powerful music. That is going to be the least of our problems. The first step was just getting back together and seeing how it felt and reminding everyone that it's easily done getting back together. Ray has been singing his whole life, but he hasn't totally been out there since Spread Eagle. I wanted to get him back in front of crowds. I could see how it affected him. I just wanted to do that first, then the next step will be writing new material.
I was curious about your direction of writing. I know that you haven't written anything new yet, but at the same time am curious about which way you will write in terms of the bands overall sound for the future.
R. De Luca:
Alot of fans who come through our MySpace webpage think that if we released the debut album right now, we would do incredibly well. I think that music goes in circles. The proof is with bands like Velvet Revolver or Buckcherry or what is gonna happen with the new Guns 'n' Roses. That tour has been incredible. I think people are going to realize that great rock and roll is timeless. I think with Spread Eagle, I would put them right in that same category. So in the future I wouldn't try to deviate that much. Just hard hitting, heavy, melodic songs would do fine.
I was going to ask about a timeline for that new music, but knowing that you haven't started writing yet, it might be hard to nail that down at this point.
R. De Luca:
I would like to do one more tour and just get right back out in front of large crowds before I take it to the next level. I just want to get that mentality back in everyone's mind very solid. Getting in front of people is one situation, but hitting those fans with new music that you want them to like is another. I just want to do one thing at a time, especially after taking 13 years off.
When you are playing on stage, especially those 12 shows, who is coming to the shows? I have asked others and they talk about a younger audience coming out.
R. De Luca:
Well, I'm not sure, but I get the feeling that it is people coming back. In New York City when we played, the show was really packed. I recognized every face in the audience so it was really cool. I was also in Australia a couple of weeks ago and there are plenty of Spread Eagle fans down there too. It's really great.
I was curious, what are your thoughts on the current rock and metal scene?
R. De Luca:
I don't know if I am totally up on everything. There could be alot of things that I like that I haven't been turned on to. I go through alot of different styles of music. One of my favorite new bands for definite is the Mars Volta. They are a knock back to 70's progressive rock. I also like Meshuggah who has been around for quite a while now. I would like to be current with alot more though.
Well, I don't have too much else at this point. Is there anything you wanted to add?
R. De Luca:
I did want to mention something that I didn't mention. I do play bass for Of Earth. That's one of the things that I have done in the last few years after Spread Eagle broke up. I did want to include that too.
Okay, cool. What style is Of Earth in?
R. De Luca:
Kind of 70's classic meets modern rock. It's really dynamic. It's also a tad progressive at times. It's good stuff.
Any music available at this point from that band?
R. De Luca:
We're working on our debut right now. I've been kind of busy with Sebastian, but we'll finish it soon.
Well, keep us posted on that. Appreciate the chat..thanks again!
R. De Luca:
Thanks Dave! I appreciate it.
More Info
Spread Eagle MySpace Website
Lovember Records
Rob De Luca
Be sure to check out the remastered debut album from Lovember Records!


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Taps played and flags placed for Veterans Day at Fort Stanton military cemetery
Dennis Metz will play "Taps" at 9 a.m. on Nov. 9, Nov. 10 and Nov. 11 at Fort Stanton military cemetery in honor of Veterans Day.
The public is invited to help honor those who have served the country. The playing of "Taps" is another project of the Spencer Volunteer Ushers, who also decorate veterans graves at Christmas and will be placing flags with the help of volunteers for a flag ceremony at 9 a.m., Friday, Nov. 9, at Fort Stanton.
Organizer Cecile Kinnan said all volunteers are welcome with 1,800 flags to be placed. The flags will be removed the following Tuesday.
Metz also is a volunteer and he said he will be playing Taps rain or shine with an audience or if he is alone, to honor the deceased veterans.
The cemetery is on New Mexico Highway 220, which runs between NM 48 and U.S. 380.


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Henri Matisse in a pair of big pants.
Diego Rivera in big white pants.
Diego Rivera (center) in big, white pants.
Hans Hofmann in a smart pair of big, gray slacks.
Hans Hofmann: Big Pants
Barnett Newman in a still from Painters Painting, the Big Trousers director's cut.
Barnett Newman modeling his big pants for Betty Parsons
Gustave Courbet sashaying in his "pantalons grands."
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Our next Life Drawing Workshop is Monday 3rd October.
Registration and coffee at 10am, session runs from 10.30am - 12.30pm. Cost £15Please bring your own materials and drawing boards etc and contact me to book a place and for directions if you haven't been here before.
Devon Open Studios
We have had an incredibly busy summer at Honeycomb Studios with preparation for DOS and a 2 day Children's Animation Workshop in August. Our Open Studios Exhibition was highly successful and we had a good number of Visitor's despite the awful weather. We were also delighted to have made a healthy number of sales of painting and prints. The Exhibition also included original animation set ups from some of our productions including Grizzly Tales, Wolves Witches and Giants and Funky Valley and Funky Town. We also had on display the original 3D set up from Grizzly Tales and kids had an opportunity to have a go at animation themselves.
We ran 3 very successful workshops during Open Studios, the first was Paper Making with Neil from Two Rivers Handmade Papers. Neil is a fantastic teacher, interesting and informative and he gave us a background to the process and origins. We had the opportunity to make several A4 sheets of paper using wood pulp, cotton rag and linen.
We all got the paper making bug and have ordered moulds and deckles from Neil. We propose to run another workshop at the Paper Mill itself to enable us to produce larger sheets.
Laurie Steen's Intuitive Drawing Workshop was amazing, despite the clouds and showers we managed to find a few breaks in the weather to shadow draw outside. However with spotlights and large branches dragged into the studio we created our own shadows and produced huge group wall and floor drawings and individual scrolls with large chunks of charcoal. Everyone was energised by the experience and its definitely a workshop we will repeat.
On yet another very wet day Ashley Hanson ran his fantastic Freedom in Painting workshop. We started with the fundamentals of colour mixing using complimentary colours and we continued by working directly onto canvas using a series of methods of applying the paint, including brushes, palette knives, hands etc, learning how to layer the paint and examining how colours work together producing different effects. It was extremely informative and everyone got a lot out of it. Ashley runs his own workshops in Cornwall and 2012 he will be running 2 Painting Holidays. However he will be back at Honeycomb Studios.
Future Workshops
We are now planning our next batch of workshops, we have had quite a demand for an adult Animation Workshop and we hope to run this in November. If there is enough interest we will run one on a weekday and another one on a Saturday so that no one misses out. This would be an introduction to 2D animation and will include traditional drawn animation and some Flash animation. We will need a minimum of 8 people for each workshop. So please get in touch if you are interested.


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Evidence that Fran-Fran can talk about the can-can
I do know about modal verbs, but that's because I have to teach them at school, not because I woke up one day saying, 'Hey, I know what's missing from my life! No wonder I've been feeling low.'
My boss told me today that she teaches modal verbs using the Beverley Knight song 'Shoulda Woulda Coulda'. If you didn't know already what modal verbs were, does that give you a clue?
Just in case you'd care more for neck acne than for modals, but you like Beverley Knight and fancy a listen to a great tune, here she is singing it live. It's ace.
A brief distraction from the worries of life, care of Beverley Knight
I'm not as inventive as my boss and, anyway, I have only just learned how to show a Youtube clip in class WITH sound. So I've been teaching modals by asking what's the difference between 'I must do my homework ... I may do my homework ... I could do my homework ... I will do my homework ... I should do my homework ...' Each one has a slightly different meaning and the modal verb changes the 'strength' of the word 'do', giving elements of choice or possibility. Or taking them away.
(Of course, the answer is, 'I must do my homework.' Whatever the question.)
Beverley Knight and my boss got me thinking. What other songs have modals in? What would happen if the modal was a different one?
Celine Dion's heart might have gone on. But might not.
The Rolling Stones would have sung 'I Shouldn't Get No Satisfaction' and their scanning would have been all out of synch to add to the pre-existing grammar problems.
Boys II Men would have sung 'I Might Make Love to You' instead of 'I Will Make Love to You' and may not have got the chance to make love at all, with that kind of shilly-shallying around.
Pete Seeger would have discovered that singing 'We Could Overcome' didn't draw quite the crowds of the original.
Whitney Houston's 'I Must Always Love You' would have been a song about doing your duty and one you'd sing to an aunt you only just tolerated at Christmas or a mongrel you'd inherited when a friend turned out to be allergic and you took him on out of a feeling of obligation.
And those frilly ladies doing the can-can in gay Paris would have found things very awkward indeed.
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The Steam Summer Sale is officially onto day two of the sales and is sporting new daily deals and flash sales. Today's daily deals may be of more interest to the Steam community.
Today's daily sales includes the Witcher franchise with Witcher 3 having a 10% discount; this might not be huge but it is in the sale. The original Witcher and Witcher 2 on the other hand have a 85% discount on them so for anyone who recently picked up Witcher 3 without playing the previous games, this is the time to grab them.
The daily sales also includes the Hitman and Wolfenstein franchises; the Hitman collection has a 85% discount and includes all Hitman games. The Wolfenstein games are on sale with The New Order having a 75% discount and the prequel, The Old Blood has a 50% discount.
The Lego franchise is also in the daily sale today with Jurassic World having a 25% discount, the game is due for release later this month so this is a great time to preorder it. Lego Worlds however is not included in the sale.
The other daily sales for today are as follows:
- Mount & Blade Warband at 80% off
- The Forest at 33% off
- Wasteland 2 at 50% off
- NBA 2K15 at 75% off
- Portal 2 at 75% off
- Democracy 3 at 75% off
- Starbound at 33% off
- Depth at 60% off
- This War of Mine at 60% off
- Child of Light at 75% off
- Grey Goo at 60% off
The current flash sales are as follows:
- Valiant Hearts at 75% off
- Octodad: Dadliest Catch at 75% off
- Risk of Rain at 75% off
- Nidhogg at 90% off
- Rogue Legacy at 86% off
- Victor Vran at 40% off
- Crypt of the NecroDancer at 50% off
- ENSLAVED: Odyssey to the West Premium Edition at 75% off
- Miscreated at 60% off
- Command & Conquer Franchise at 78% off
- Magicka at 75% off
- Turbo Dismount at 75% off
- Hunnie Pop at 50% off
- Legend of Grimrock II at 75% off
- PES 2015 at 25% off
Flash sales change every 12 hours however the previous group are still available for purchase at the same price. So if you missed the last group you still have a chance to buy them.
The previous flash sales included games such as: Magicite, Halo Spartan Assault, Van Helsing Franchise and Guns of Icarus Online.
Remember the Steam Summer Sale will be continuing until June 21st and no doubt there will be an encore sale filled with the top daily and flash sale offers. If you miss any discounts then you could wait for the encore sale and hope that it will be included.


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Winter Lights – Elizabethan Gardens
November 27, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until January 16, 2021
Stroll along enchanted garden paths and discover the joy of the season with holiday lights, sights and sounds transforming The Elizabethan Gardens into an illuminated winter wonderland. The radiant glow of the gardens, traditional holiday décor and fantastical displays are a true spectacle to behold. Festive trees grace the Gatehouse and Reception Hall and a crackling open-air fire warms the Great Lawn.


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It's axiomatic that political consultants will do almost anything to win. So it was a little surprising to see that their professional association - the American Association of Political Consultants - has a significant and no doubt well-intentioned Code of Ethics.
Imagine if their members actually adhered to it. Better yet, imagine for a moment what political campaigns might have been like if that Code of Ethics included no bashing based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Would Karl Rove and his disciples have won as many elections?
Imagine if Rove's professional peers had called out his dirty tricks campaign against Texas Gov. Ann Richards -saying she was a lesbian during her 1994 re-election bid. Would George W. Bush have won, giving him a launching pad for a presidential campaign?


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Rounding up a couple of favs from the last two months, this fav's post is special because I'm focusing on non-digital things (for the most part!)
More specifically reading the Au Pair by Emma Rous. It's a captivating quick read that I could NOT put down once I picked it up. I don't want to share too much, because I really don't want to ruin any of it for you, but those two coffees pictured were necessary.
In addition to the Au Pair, I have been reading Estee Lalonde's book BLOOM. Which, if you like being nosy (like me) you'll enjoy reading about a Canadian blogger navigating life and style amidst a transatlantic move to the UK.
Don't roll your eyes at me, I know I'm no health and wellness guru. But I have been on a journey to better myself, I've been working on my fitness as Fergie says. But what are you doing Lisa? I'm glad you asked. Yoga has been an on-and-off boyfriend of mine for years, I would start my journey of ~zen~ enthusiastically, keep at it for a week and then suddenly quit. Over and over again, where I would proceed to beat myself up over not doing enough yoga, or not looking perfect while doing a yoga flow. I would get in my head, telling myself that I wasn't good enough to do yoga because "I wasn't good at it". Completely negating the fact that sometimes the biggest hurdle was rolling out the mat, that I didn't have to be perfect. That the journey to wellness is actually a journey and not an over-night fix
I love a tub. Not just restricting my love for tubs- being the bath variety. Tub-love is all inclusive ft. tubs of icecream, pop-corn, butter. I'm unaware of any tub items I dislike at the mo.. Moving on, Baths are a thing I associate with zoning out and relaxing. It's almost a necessity at this point to have a bath at least twice a month to keep me from having major break-downs as bath time = self-care time. How is this non-digital if I'm always taking pics of my bath? I usually try and capture a pic of my baths to share how pretty and excited I am, but tub time also equals some serious reading time. I can grab my current read and dive deep into my book until the bubbles have departed and the bath water is getting cold. I also prolong any bath routine by making sure I face mask, hair mask, exfoliate and pretty much create the m-o-s-t spa aesthetic possible in my tiny 600sq ft apt. At times recruiting the hubs for a scalp massage.
Aaaaaand, I feel like there's still room for growth in the list of things I like to do on my offline time, but I would much rather read the list of things you like to do with your time!
Or, if you have any suggestions for me for any offline activities, books or


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It's the Christmas Season once again! 🙂 Have you done your Christmas Shopping already? 🙂
Worry no more as more and more Bazaars are popping in here and there around the Metro. To be honest, I love bazaars since not only do I find good deals for my hard earned cash but at the same time I tend to save up a lot since I can bargain with the seller to purchase my goods at a lower cost than their original price which I cannot do inside the malls since they already have a set price. At the same time, these bazaars save me time since all I need are in one place already from food to clothes to shoes to my favorite makeup brands.
In case you're wondering on why you should drop by at the upcoming La Vista Bazaar here are some of the Top of Mind Reasons why you should swing by LVB this coming weekend.
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Edwin T. Clemmons (1826-1896), was a grandson of Peter Clemmons, founder of the village of Clemmons. As a boy, Edwin was intrigued by the stagecoaches running through the area and the 1870 census lists Edwin Clemmons as a stage and mail contractor, owning several stage lines based in Salem and running to points such as Clemmons, High Point, Raleigh, Asheville and Wytheville, VA.
The stagecoach business continued to grow for Edwin as indicated by orders for new coaches from the Abbot-Downing Company based in Concord, New Hampshire. His last and largest coach, a nine-passenger Concord Coach, was purchased from this company in 1872. He named it the "Hattie Butner" after his wife, Harriet "Hattie" Butner, whom he married in 1858.
After the coming of the railroad in the 1870's, Edwin moved his stagecoach business to Asheville. He returned to Clemmons shortly before he died in 1896. In his will he left money for the construction of a Clemmons Moravian Church and a school. His widow also donated the "Hattie Butner" stagecoach to the Wachovia Society. Hattie Butner Clemmons died in 1910.
The Village of Clemmons was incorporated as a municipality in December of 1986. In 1993 the Wachovia Society permanently loaned the "Hattie Butner" to the Village of Clemmons. The restoration of the coach was completed in 1995 through $22,000 in donations received by the Clemmons Historical Society. The "Hattie Butner" is currently on display at the Village Hall.


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How it all began.
The regular Rock & Roll gigs in town were started by Johnny Regan back in August 1992 with the first 'Teddy Boy Re-Union' at the Cathedral Club and due to popular demand, a further re-union was then held in December the same year. As a great time was had by all, the annual re-unions have since then become a regular event.
John went on to start Sunday afternoon gigs at Northampton WMC, (not to be confused with Northampton Rocks on a Sunday who now run this at the Ex Servicemans WMC), he was then ultimately joined by John Bird and together they formed the Northampton Rock & Roll Club. The afternoon gigs were then given up in order to concentrate on the Northampton Rock & Roll Club which started in Spencer WMC in 1999 and ran from there until October 2005 when due to this Club losing its live music licence, we had to move for a short time to Semilong WMC. However, since January 2006, we have been permanently in Far Cotton WMC. This is a lovely Club with nice facilities and plenty of parking.
Although the two Johns run the Club and book all the Bands (and make sure they get paid), we also get help in running the Club from Larry, who welcomes everyone on the door and Bish, who basically makes sure everything else is ok.
We put on 12 gigs a year on the second Saturday of the month, and another on New Years Eve. We do our best to book top class Bands; Dynamite, Skyrockers, Kingcats, Firebirds, to name but a few and already have an impressive line up for next year.
If you fancy a browse, Janet's Bop Shop is on site and if you'd like something special or made to order, Janet will be happy to help.
Our resident D.J. is A J the Rockin D.J. He plays great music and if you have a special request, he'll do his best to play it for you.
As the Home of the DONS, we regularly welcome visitors from other Clubs but of course the Club is open to everyone and all are welcome. Children under 16 are free with an Adult on most occasions and the special nights they have to pay (e.g.; New Years Eve) we will give prior notice.
Look forward to seeing you…
Opinion: Northampton Labour Club
Northampton Rock and Roll Club. Sun 15 Mar 2009
Northampton Rock and Roll Club.
Written by Pete
Intrepid reporter is pleasantly surprised to find highly succesful event right on his doorstep.... A few weeks back, I was befriended by a slightly wobbly Teddy Boy outside the Bedlam Breakout, who suggested I may enjoy the Rock and Roll club, second Saturday every month, at Far Cotton working Men's club.
Well, always up for something new, and thinking this infinitely preferable to attempting to ignore yet another shit cover of Alright Now at any of my usual drinking holes, we quiffed up and walked the hundred yards to this event. I must confess that I was expecting an old duffer playing Elvis tunes to a backing track while men with Mullets line danced in their squeaky clean cowboy gear. Imagine my surprise when we arrived at an excellently appointed concert hall, packed out with Teddy Boys and Rockers aged 7 to 70.
What amazed me most was the total lack of inhibition – the DJ was playing Rockabilly and Rock and Roll, and people were dancing; and I mean properly – grab a partner, have a jive, spin your girl around, cut in on someone else, all with huge smiles all round. Yes, there was line dancing, but all by the girls, and only on certain songs. And it looked kind of cool, 30-odd ladies of all ages all enjoying themselves, occasionally getting it wrong, but generally having a giggle.
There's no doubt that it's a fairly close club – everyone seemed to know everyone else, and I only knew a couple of people, albeit one guy who I met in Spiral Archive earlier in the day, and another guy who was a friend of a friend.
After a while though, people realised that we were there for the music, and started to introduce themselves; we even got a heads-up from the DJ as "newbies", we got our photo taken for the Teddy Boy website, and were introduced to a few of the Head Honchos (the DONS – Drapes of Northampton Society). Some of these guys were original Teds from the Fifties, still wearing the coats and looking like the elder statesmen of Rock and Roll that they are.
The band for the evening were The Flying Saucers, a seventies Rockabilly revival act, still going strong after 30 years. They weren't the Brian Setzer orchestra by any stretch, but they put on a strong, professional show, and played for over 2 hours without showing any sign of flagging. The 200 strong audience jumped jived and wailed their way through it, and an excellent time was had by all, including us.


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I follow the tone of the previous posts in this new EURA Conversations channel. This is a democratic space to share experiences, offer reflections and open up conversations.
I would like to advocate that the Covid-19 pandemic can serve as a catalyst, encouraging cities and local authorities to fast-track urban transformation. A prime example of this type of change has been given in several cities all round the world where adjustments in public transportation systems were implemented in just a few days. Similar experiences within the most diverse areas of city governance were applied: soft mobility, pop-up place making, relieve of crowded areas, debureaucratization of public services, support to vulnerable population, innovative solutions in public health.
Old habits have changed into unprecedent fast policy, management and physical adjustments. Local leadership and vision, together with the urgent need to respond to the pandemic have fostered a new city management attitude, most have argued in favour for decades and considered to be possible only through strong legislation or clear incentives: experimentation.
This is an infection that is silently killing the virus. Cities are full of potential for greater flexibility, innovation and experimentation. Acting swiftly to adapt through trial and error has been the answer in countless cities. How? Through tactical urbanism, place-making, low-cost flexibility, soft mobility. Bridging the physical space with social interaction can be a temporary answer, but experimentation may help the long-term health of our cities. And ours.
The next urgent goal must be to avoid a lasting legacy where people fear public spaces, and social distancing becomes the new pandemic that will kill cities. The first and vital purpose was to adapt in order to assure people's health and fight the virus. Now, fostering the well-being of cities can drive a next generation of experimentation.
But we should be prepared for people to want things to return to the way they were before, and cities to get back to normal. Urban governance, leadership and planning will certainly suffer from inertia and aversion to risk. City politics is very clear in explaining that.
The inbuilt optimism of planning and design always met with the conservative behaviour of city institutions. Maybe this pandemic is showing that the best way to conserve our cities' lifeblood is to make sure that social interaction and public spaces are thought with experimental enthusiasm. This, in turn, demands from local leadership and citizens a sustained engagement with change. Something that in many ways is already taking place.
At the core of my argument is a deep belief in the adaptative capacities of institutions, behaviours and physical spaces, as well as the political potential to experiment new ways of city making. This is a commitment to experimentation, innovation and collective learning. Cities will figure another angle despite the odds.
Covid-19 has had a stunning impact on cities. Is the argument presented above too optimistic? What can assure that this experimentation attitude will endure? Will old habits prevail? Please consider leaving a comment or criticism in the Leave a comment section below. This is intended to be an interactive space!
In next week's contribution to EURA Conversations Kartsten Zimmermann, Technical University of Dortmund, Germany, offers some thoughts on how cycling can solve urban mobility problems.


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I like to paint on cradled birch panels. I like how the 2″ depth lets me show a painting without the need for additional framing. The advantages of using wood panel instead of canvas is that the wood surface gives me a hard, inflexible material on which to painting. Working on canvas, especially large ones, is like painting the surface of a trampoline and it is too "bouncy" a painting surface for my tastes. I'm starting a new 4′ x 4′ painting today so I thought I would show you how I make the cradled panel for it.
First, I cut the top panel out of a sheet of 1/4″ birch veneered plywood and the sides and braces out of pine 1 by 2's. Then I paint the pieces with 3 coats of white gesso. Next, I attach the cradled sides to the panel using wood glue and clamps. To keep the panel from warping, I also add a center brace and corner braces . I counter sink nails at all the joints for even more stability and patch the holes with wood putty. Last, I add more gesso over the nail holes. Voila! A new painting panel waiting for painting and paper.


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Small Black Bear stands 14″ tall and is currently available in cream and chocolate. These microwavable teddy bears come with a removable heat pack that is proudly made in Canada from all natural ingredients, is hypoallergenic and safe and easy to use. Small Bear has a washable cover so it is easy to keep clean (machine wash and dry gentle cycle / cool or warm). Small Bear comes unscented as some children may have allergies. Aromatherapy scent can be added by placing a few drops of essential oil on the inner heat pack. Our Small Bear has been tested extensively and is sold as a class 1 Medical Device.
A Warm Buddy's soothing warm/cold inner pack can be heated in the microwave or cooled in the freezer as desired and can be used to treat all kinds of bumps and bruises / aches and pain, headaches and tummy aches. Small Bear's gentle warmth helps settle children at bedtime so they can achieve a good night's sleep.


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Understanding the Importance of bleeding salmon
Updated: May 5, 2018
A Narrative by Bill Webber
Understanding the importance of bleeding salmon is paramount to a wild Alaskan salmon harvester who has a desire to produce a quality product. There are three methods of bleeding salmon used by salmon harvesters in Alaska. Each presents a critical time period to be performed for an "optimal" bleed out to purvey to the marketplace a quality product. This is coupled with careful handling of each salmon which there are many handling techniques that the harvester with a total quality mindset can adopt.
Outlined below are the three bleeding techniques and a few subsets of one.
This method is the most commonly used method and provides for the least amount of blood to be expelled from the fish. It is however better than not bleeding. This process is initiated by way of cutting or tearing multiple gills, the more the better. It is also best done when the fish is alive. Typically the salmon is put on the deck and left to bleed out after this. The issue with this bleeding method is that the blood coagulates within 20-30 seconds after it is exposed to air. This is a design by nature to stop the bleeding or blood flow from the severed gills to not let the body die. This is the primary reason dry bleeding salmon is the least effective. With this technique one can realize up to 25% of the blood expelled from the fish's venous and arterial system.
This method or process is initiated in the same manner as dry bleeding but the salmon is immediately placed in a tub or tote of sea water, its natural environment. Although the salmon is in shock at this moment there is another unseen benefit to this. When the fish is lively and thrashing about, it is generating lactic acid in the muscle tissue and this can affect a different result if the fish was not overly active while in its new found captivity. Some harvesters stun the fish by way of a blow to the head. The fish can then still bleedout in a less active state. The primary reason why Live Immersion Bleeding is better than dry bleeding is the fact the fish is placed back in a tote of seawater after the gills have been severed, this tends to flush the blood away from the severed gills and encourage an unobstructed flow of blood for a better and more thorough bleed out. With this technique one can realize up to 75% of the blood expelled from the fish's venous and arterial system depending on how long it has been captured from whatever method of harvest and how much vigor and fight the fish has left in it.
With this method of bleeding salmon the dry and/or Live Immersion bleeding process can be electively avoided. However this process is best done by the harvester in an onboard pre-rigor processing operation. An optimal pressure bleed out is not achieved if it is done post-rigor as coagulation will have taken place in the exposed or severed vein and not allow a clear and unobstructed blood flow to occur. The blood needs to be in a nearest-to-life consistency to achieve a full bleed out and this is why pre-rigor pressure bleeding will produce the ultimate bled out salmon product.
There are three subsets of pressure bleeding and they are as follows:
A head-on intravenous method
A head-off intravenous method
A Post processed method.
Below is an outline of the basic procedures for each of these methods.
As the title of this method states, the head is first removed from the salmon. This exposes the Dorsal Artery of the salmon which lies between the Kidney (sometimes called the blood line) and the back bone of the salmon. It can be hard to find as there is usually a lot of blood that tends to hide the opening of the severed artery. Once found a laboratory pipette with a low water pressure stream is inserted into the dorsal artery and pressurized with water until the flow of blood being expelled from the Post Cardinal Vein runs clear. This is the vein that the heart was attached to and removed during severance of the head. The next step is the opening of the belly cavity and removal of the entrails, then spooning out the kidney. The last step of brushing out the remnants of the kidney meat is done for cleanliness and presentation finished by a thorough rinsing just before putting down on flake ice. This head-off method is best for a high production processing operation. With this technique one can realize up to 99% of the blood expelled from the fish's venous and arterial system.
This method is done just after the gills have been removed and an incision made in a strategic location to provide an entry point into the dorsal artery with the pipette. This method is typically used by the Alaskan troll harvester. It is a little more cumbersome and time consuming method and is a totally hand-manipulated performance. Once the clear water stream is evidenced then the belly cavity can be opened up and the entrails removed. The same cleaning procedures are used as stated in the head off method. With this technique one can realize up to 99% of the blood expelled from the fish's venous and arterial system.
This was probably the first pressure bleeding technique. It was developed in the late 70's or early 80's. This process differs from the intravenous methods and is not a full intravenous process. The salmon is either processed in a head on or head off product form first and then the 5 bones near the back bone that lye above the anus are severed and a low pressure water stream from a low pressure wash hose is manipulated into the area where the previously stated bones were severed. There are also severed veins in that area that connect to some smaller capillary veins that blood can be flushed out. Typically a fish that has not been pressure bled, will find a small amount of blood in the flesh in the tail section. This first pressure bleeding technique was discovered to help address this issue from a harvester quality stand point. With this technique one can realize up to 92% of the blood expelled from the fish's venous and arterial system and is also a laborsome process not really desired in a production processing setting.
The degree or percentages of expelled blood from a salmon using these pressure bleeding techniques can vary depending on whether it is has been pre-rigor or post-rigor processed. As previously stated, pre-rigor processing and pressure bleeding yield the best result for removal of the blood from the venous and arterial system for a cleaner finish on the pallet to savor the rich oil and taste of the flesh.
I have developed and tested with great success an electronic intravenous pressure bleed control system starting in the 2009 Copper River season to present. Through my years of learning these processes, I have found that controlling two critical elements in this process that are very important that deals with not only producing and maintaining quality but also food safety and extension of shelf life of a properly intravenous pressure bled salmon. I have also experimented with the use of a certified fresh water source as my water source for the head-on intravenous method that I use in my at sea processing operations. All of the elements that this device provides for either meet or exceed current Alaska DEC requirements.
In short, the level of quality that can be achieved using these techniques in an at sea processing operation are unrivaled in the traditional industry model. The harvester owns the quality responsibility and the harvester can set the bar at a higher place whether we work in the traditional industry model or in a processed at sea direct model. This device will be made available for purchase by Webber Marine & Mfg., Inc. to salmon harvesters in the 2019 season. A U.S Patent has been applied for.