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I was given an absolutely ma-hooo-sive marrow by my boss at work as she has marrows coming out of her ears. Never one to turn down free food I happily accepted and then came the issue of what the hell do you do with a marrow! After doing a bit of recipe hunting online I saw 2 recipes from Thrifty Household and BBCGoodFood (links below) that I liked the look of and took elements from each and the end result was this Chocolate Orange Marrow Cake.
All in all we managed to get 3 meals worth out of this marrow! But the others were savoury dishes so therefore not as exciting as cake but may make an appearance on the blog if I get more marrows. (Also forgot to take a pic of the entire marrow and had already used a third).
Time 45 mins preparation, 45 mins bake
Makes 1 Loaf (12 slices)
Marrow Cake
- 150g Butter
- 100g Caster Sugar
- 1 Orange (Zest and Juice)
- 3 Eggs
- 250g Marrow (Grated and Pressed)
- 250g Self Raising Flour
- 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Ginger
- ½ tsp Nutmeg
- 100g Dark Chocolate
- 75 ml Cream
- 2 tbsp Orange Juice
If like me you read the ingredients and go 'What do you mean by grated and pressed marrow?' then don't worry all is about to be revealed. This recipe used a third of my huge marrow so don't get too eager, unless you have another use for grated pressed marrow (frittata off the top of my head or you could just ratio up the rest of the ingredients and make more marrow cake). Peel the marrow and remove the fibrous seeded core. Then using my trusty IKEA grater I grated the peeled marrow and then emptied onto kitchen roll. Another layer on top and gently apply pressure to squeeze out some of the liquid. Zest and juice the orange and all the ingredients for the cake are ready. Also preheat the oven to 160oC.
I have used butter in this recipe as I had butter to use up but you can also use vegetable oil which is more traditional for vegetable based cakes (but if doing so mix the wet ingredients and the dry ingredients separately first). I creamed the butter and sugar together then added the orange zest, most of the orange juice (keep 2 tbsp for the ganache) and vanilla extract and beat again, then add the eggs and beat some more. (Now have 'You can't stop the beat' from Hairspray in my head!) Add the grated marrow and you've guessed it, beat again!
I weighed the flour and then added the spices and some extra special Ghiradelli cocoa powder (a souvenir from my last trip to the states). I then sieved all of this into the marrow mixture and folded in, mainly because I did not want to cover the kitchen in flour by using my hand mixer. Spoon/pour the mixture into a lined loaf tin and bake in the oven for 45 mins. Once it can pass the skewer test, or in my case the strand of spaghetti, take it out and leave to cool in the tin for 10 mins before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Now for the ganache, I melted 100g of dark chocolate in a bowl over a simmering pan of water, then added 75ml of cream and folded it in until it was incorporated completely. Finally I stirred in the orange juice and put it to one side to thicken. I put mine in the fridge and it thickened too much to truffle consistency, so I had to reheat it over simmering water to make it more pliable. I wanted a thick ganache that I could spread in a layer on the top without it running down the sides but I also need to be able to spread it in the first place!
The finished cake was lovely and moist and went extremely well with a bit of left over cream. In all honesty though this ganache was not the greatest I have made and next time I will try to ramp up the orange as it didn't really come through.


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Most Effective Treatments
Today, Nail Fungus has become a common problem for a large number of people. This condition occurs as a result of a fungus form that invades the nail bed. There are different ways a fungus infects the nail area. It can occur in the area that lies between the nail and the skin.
This condition can make the situation worse for the people who are already affected with some types of health complications. But, it does not get worse if a person is generally healthy.
Nail Fungus Causes –
Environment – Your surroundings can be responsible for this condition. 'Fungi', the plant that is the root cause does not need the sunlight to survive. It just needs a warm and moist environment and the nails have natural moisture in them. And, you make your situation worse by moisturizing them when you walk barefoot in the swimming pools and public showers.
Also, if the environment around you is hot and there is humidity with high level, then you are prone to suffer the nail fungus.
Saprophytes- These are the environmental fungi that grow on dead and decaying organic matter. These fungi can be contracted by the gardeners, farmers, landscapers and other people working with the soil or plants.
Dermatophyte – These fungi are found on the hair, horns, skin and nails of the animals. They metabolize keratin and spread in the finger or toe nails. This is the most common cause of the nail fungus. You can get infected with this infection through sharing shoes, walking barefoot, bathing in public pools and showers and changing in the dressing rooms etc.
Poor Immune System – If your immune system is week, then this can also become a possible reason. When this system is weak, the body is unable to fight infection effectively. Studies show that old age people have more nail fungus compared to the young people. Aging directly affects the immunity and blood circulation of your body.
Injury – This is a very common reason behind this condition. When you have an injury around the nails and your nails come in contact with an object, the fungus comes inside.
Nail Fungus Treatment –
Hygiene – Wash your nails using a mild soap. It is very important that you keep them clean and dry always as it helps for preventing the fungus getting worse. It prevents the spread and clears up the infection. It is a very important thing for the nail fungus cure.
Tea Tree Oil – This is a very popular remedy for the nail fungus remedy. It works well for killing the germs and the fungus. This nail fungus treatment works by going deep down into the cracks and treats infection.
Air – It is very important that you air the hands and feet out for as much as possible. Wearing tight footwear favors the fungi. So, when you are at home, walk barefoot and when you out, wear lose & well –ventilated footwear and wear socks that are absorbent as it helps for preventing moisture. Also avoid nail polish as it can seal the nails. Many people cover up their nails with polish, but it is not a good idea as it worsens the situation. Keeping the affected are opening the airs really works for the nail fungus cure.
Soak In Disinfectant – A great to cure your nail fungus is to soak the nails in a germ killing solution. This kind of solution helps for destroying the fungi effectively.
Apart from the above mentioned ways to treat nail fungus, you should also follow these things –
Don't cut the nails very short.
Eat a balanced and healthy diet daily and also do exercise.
Try the herbal nail fungus treatments like Zeta Clear, Claripro & Fungisil.
Avoid synthetic socks as the water does not dry out in them.
People working in the fields should wear gloves as fungus in the dirt can cause infection in the nails.
So, do not panic if you are suffering from this condition and follow these effective nail fungus treatments and use the natural nail fungus treatments like Fungisil, Zeta Clear and Claripro and you will surely benefit.

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The Hatch Act affects some political activities, including off-duty activities, for Postal ServiceTM employees. The Office of Special Counsel, which investigates possible Hatch Act violations, has prepared examples of permitted and prohibited activities for federal, including Postal Service, employees:
Postal Service employees may:
• Be candidates for public office in nonpartisan elections.
• Register and vote as they choose.
• Assist in voter registration drives.
• Express opinions about candidates and issues.
• Contribute money to political organizations.
• Attend political fundraising functions.
• Attend and be active at political rallies and meetings.
• Join and be an active member of a political party or club.
• Sign nominating petitions.
• Campaign for or against referendum questions, constitutional amendments, and municipal ordinances.
• Campaign for or against candidates in partisan elections.
• Make campaign speeches for candidates in partisan elections.
• Distribute campaign literature in partisan elections.
• Hold office in political clubs or parties.
But, Postal Service employees may not:
• Be candidates for public office in partisan elections.
• Use their official authority or influence to interfere with an election.
• Collect political contributions unless both individuals are members of the same federal labor organization or employee organization and the one solicited is not a subordinate employee.
• Knowingly solicit or discourage the political activity of any person who has business before the agency.
• Engage in political activity while on duty.
• Engage in political activity in any government office.
• Engage in political activity while wearing an official uniform.
• Engage in political activity while using a government vehicle.
• Solicit political contributions from the general public.
• Wear political buttons on duty.
For further information about the Hatch Act, please contact the Field Law Office that serves your location, or contact the Ethics Helpline by telephone at 202-268-6346 or by e-mail at email@example.com.
Because 2004 is an election year, candidates may seek to use Postal Service premises for campaign purposes. Postal Service regulations (see Postal Operations Manual 124.54; 39 CFR 232.1; and Poster 7, Rules and Regulations Governing Conduct on Postal Property) prohibit campaigning for election to public office on leased or owned Postal Service property. Tell individuals who ask about the availability of Postal Service property for such purposes about the prohibition, and give them a copy of the regulations. The following points will help you interpret and apply the regulations:
• The focus of the regulations is to identify activities that are "prohibited." Activities that are not prohibited by any of the regulations are permitted. For example, in the context of political campaigning, informational leafleting would be permitted, so long as the information in the leaflet itself is not political campaigning and the leafleting were carried out in a way that does not disrupt Postal Service business.
• Campaigning for election to public office is prohibited on Postal Service property, even if the candidate is independent of any political party.
• The regulations do not prohibit all activities related to political issues. For example, distributing literature pertaining to a referendum or ballot measure is permitted. The regulations do prohibit, however, the solicitation of signatures on petitions, polls, and surveys.
• The regulations prohibit depositing posters or literature on Postal Service property, obstructing entrances, any activity that tends to impede or disturb the public in transacting Postal Service business, the sale of goods, and the solicitation of contributions on Postal Service property.
• The regulations cover activity only on Postal Service premises. Activity outside Postal Service property, even if it affects our premises, is not governed by our regulations.
Local managers should pose questions about the Postal Service's conduct regulations to their district or plant manager or designee, who should contact counsel in the appropriate area legal office. When necessary, counsel will coordinate with the Postal Inspection Service to enforce the regulations.
- Ethics and Federal Government,
Law Department, 6-24-04


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Whether you've coloured your hair before or this is your first venture into colour, choosing a new shade can often be overwhelming. Should you go lighter than your natural colour? Darker? Should you do all over colour? Ombre? Highlights? The choices may seem endless and leave you feeling confused, but that doesn't have to be the case! Follow these easy tips to pick out the right colour for your skin tone and rock a new look that you are sure to love!
- Since your hair frames your face, it is important to choose a colour that complements your natural skin tone. In order to determine what your skin tone is, look at your face in a mirror using only natural light. Make sure you aren't wearing any make-up. Take note of the most prominent tone(s) in your skin. Are they yellow? Pink? Blue? Are they mostly warm tones or cool?
Best skin tones for blonde hair: Cool, pink undertones – cool, neutral blondes; Yellow, olive, warm undertones – warm, buttery blondes
Best skin tones for light brown / brunette hair: Golden yellow, warm undertones – light golden brown; Neutral tones – natural or cool light brown
Best skin tones for dark brown / brunette hair: Cool undertones
Best skin tones for red hair: Warm yellow undertones – warm shades like strawberry red; Pink or blue undertones – cool bright reds
Best skin tones for black hair: Cool, blue or pink undertones
- Eye colour can also have an impact on your hair colour and vice versa. Try to choose a hair colour that matches the tone of your eye colour. For example, a cool shade for blue eyes or a warm shade for brown eyes.
- Decide if you're seeking a dramatic look or a natural look. Choosing a colour that contrasts greatly with your skin tone will create more drama, such as bright red hair against pale white skin. Whereas a colour that is close to your natural skin tone will create a more natural look, like light blonde hair with pale skin.
- If your hair is turning grey, determine if it is cool-toned or warm-toned. Grey hair with an overall cool tone that is still shiny and vibrant, can be a great look. However, if your grey hair has more of a yellow undertone and looks dull, you may want to colour it with a neutral shade to provide shine and contrast against your skin tone.
- Don't be afraid to change your make-up routine! When you change your hair colour, you should adjust your foundation, blush and eye make-up accordingly, such as warm coloured cosmetics for warm reds and browns, and cool coloured cosmetics for cool blondes.
If you would like to discuss hair colour options further why not book a free colour consultation with one of hair colour experts. Our Exeter Hair Salon is conveniently located in close proximity to the High Street and Gandy Street, opposite Bill's restaurant.


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By the way, "virality" is a word: the tendency of an image, video, or piece of information to be circulated rapidly and widely from one Internet user to another; the quality or fact of being viral.
"new metrics will allow marketeers to better assess the virality of their campaigns"
Established in 2009, this studio has been making quality original & partnered mobile games & focusing on engaging and delighting players with high quality art, intuitive gameplay and rewarding in-game experiences.
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Looking for a passionate technical manager and analyst to join a world beating mobile game dev team!
The ideal candidate will have prior commercial experience in software development, data analysis, a strong background in statistics, preferably in the gaming sector. They will possess an understanding of gaming and associated business models including free-to-play.
* Experience with large scale database systems
* Experience developing in Python and SQL
* Background in statistics
* Excellent analytical skills
* Presentation skills
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* Keen knowledge and interest in games especially mobile and free-to-play
* Manage and co-ordinate analytics staff and activities
* Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to present data and analysis that will provide actionable insight - ultimately improving the user acquisition, engagement, retention, monetization and virality of our titles.
* Extract and analyze user data from multiple sources including server logs, 3rd party SDK's/tools, A/B tests etc.
* Build, maintain and extend our back end analytics pipeline
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Apple Pie Cheesecake
It's hard to think of a way to improve Apple Pie. Well, how about if you take that warm Apple Pie filling and layer it on top of rich, creamy Cheesecake? This is the ultimate recipe for any dessert lover. You get the best of both worlds: apple pie AND cheesecake in one amazing bite! Did I forget to mention this is actually a recipe that will keep you on track losing weight?!? Make this the perfect addition to any holiday gathering or enjoy as a delicious way to start your day at breakfast!
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz low fat cottage cheese
- 1 pkg vanilla creme pudding supplement
- 1 pkg lemon supplement
- 2 pkg Knox Gelatin
- 2 pkg zero calorie sweetener
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- Dash of nutmeg
- 1/4 cup hot water
- Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
- Pour into pie pan.
- Chill for an hour until firm.
Apple Pie Mix
- 4 small apples
- 6 pkg zero calorie sweetener
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. apple pie spice
- 1 tbsp. grass fed butter
- Core apples and thinly cut thin slices.
- Melt butter.
- Mix butter, cinnamon, and apple pie spice together then coat apple slices with mixture.
- Wrap in foil, bake in small dish for 30 minutes at 350 F.
- Let apples cool while pie is firming up.
- When the cheesecake is firm, top with apple pie mixture.
- Chill in fridge for another hour before serving.
Makes 4 servings | One serving replaces: 4 oz. protein, 1 carbohydrate


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During oncology clinical trials, if a patient's disease progresses, they are often given the opportunity to cross over to active treatment. This alleviates ethical issues associated with placebo controls, but how does it effect the analysis of overall survival and cost-effectiveness? Read more here. (Source: Elsevier, Value In Health 17).
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How to Deal With the Discomfort when Meeting an Ex Lover
Meeting your ex lover after the break up can cause anxiety and restlessness, especially if there were a series of discord and disagreements leading to the split. Bumping into the ex-flame can bring on an awkward feeling. You might start babbling or behaving stupidly if you are not sure of the right way to handle the situation.
Some amount of discomfort is bound to creep in when you meet your ex but mastering the right manner to handle the uneasiness will help you stay relaxed and be calm and easy when meeting an ex lover.
Take control of your expressions
Going out with your ex lover may not be a happy situation but you can handle the anxiety with confidence and composure. When your meet with the ex flame is sudden and unexpected then it is best not to show a startling or shocking expression on the face. Do not panic when you accidentally bump into your ex but maintain control and composure to let the meeting go off smoothly. Whatever your relationship may have been in the past but it is best not to let the bitter experiences of the past have a negative impact on your body language or way of interaction when you face your ex after the break up.
Keep a light-hearted mood throughout the meeting
Meeting an ex lover is often uncomfortable for both people but you can turn the discomfort into a pleasant experience by engaging in lighthearted conversations. You and your lover may no longer feel the need to engage in a heart-to heart chat but be cordial and maintain a light-hearted tone. Be calm and polite and tell yourself that this meeting would last for only a few minutes.
Use humor to ease nervousness
Crack jokes and get little humorous to alleviate the distress and defuse the tensed atmosphere when you meet your ex after the breakup. There are less chances of getting angst-ridden or getting into a argument when you act funny with your ex. Humor can help put aside negative vibes or disturbing questions that you do not wish to deal with. However, be cautious when you are being funny as your ex might not take your humor in the right sense. It might help to be self-deprecating and laugh on the jokes about you as it will push you out of the sticky moments.
Keep the meeting short
The more time you happen to spend with your ex, more will be the chances that you both may get embroiled in bitter arguments and negatives jibes. Even if you are engaged in interesting conversations with your ex but you find no future for the relationship then it is best to cut those conversations short and take a leave. You might feel tempted to initiate conversations on relationship issues and discussions if you happen to spend a long time with your ex. Therefore, keep the momentum going but you will have to cut it short when you see things taking a negative turn.
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Note: This feature is currently in beta.
There are two options for filtering and both have their own advantages:
- Cloze API Filters
- Zapier Filters
Please see below for details regarding both options.
Cloze API Filters is a feature of the Cloze REST Developer APIs.
API Filters are applied to Web Hooks deliverered by Cloze and are described under the API Hooks Subscribe section of our API documentation. Please contact firstname.lastname@example.com for access to Cloze REST Developer APIs.
Zapier triggers from Cloze for person, company and project changes are implemented as Cloze API Web Hooks. As an API Client of Cloze through Zapier, Zap developer's can leverage the Cloze API Web Hook filtering mechanisms to constrain the data delivered to Zapier.
Functionally this is the same as Zapier filter steps, but the major difference is that since Cloze API filters are performed within the Cloze application, no data is delivered to Zapier unless the Cloze API filter requirements are satisfied. As hooks will only be called when necessary, network utilization and risk of rate-limiting by Zapier is reduced.
Cloze API filters are described in terms of the lower-level API specifications, and as such require knowledge of the API structures.
For Zap developers who do not wish to get involved at this level, Zapier filter steps may be used.
Cloze Filters Approach
Filters are specified as a JSON array that express one or more rules, where each rule (filter) specifies the set of data properties that must bet met. When any rule matches, Cloze will trigger the data. Each filter can match against the actual record component and on the record's changes information. For example, to filter on any ("*" expression) stage changes of a person record within the Client segment enter:
[{"person" : {"segment" : "Client"} ,"changes" : {"stage":{"after":"*"} } }]
Tip: When creating these filters you can use Cloze to see what Custom Fields and values are available for filtering against.
Here are some examples you can try in Zapier:
Project/Deal/Case Filter Examples
Trigger when a Deal Next Step changes
If you wanted to trigger a Zap each time a Deal Next Step changes you would enter into Zapier field:
{"project" : {"segment" : "Deal"} ,"changes" : {"step":{"after":"*"} } }
Then when the Next Step changes on any Deal the Zap will trigger:
Here are more examples you can use:
- Trigger when a Deal is Won:
{"project" : {"segment" : "Deal"} ,"changes" : {"stage":{"after":"Won"} } }
- Trigger when a custom field Forecast changes to Commit:
{ "changes" : { "Forecast" : {"after":"Commit"} } }
- Trigger when a the Number of Seats on a Concierge Service Deal changes:
{"project" : {"segment" : "Deal", "customFields":[{"id":"Concierge Service","value":"Yes"}]} ,"changes" : {"Number of Seats":{"after":"*"} } }
People Filter Examples
Trigger when a Customer segment person enters Active stage.
If you wanted to trigger a Zap each time a Customer is classified with the Active Stage you would enter into Zapier field:
{"person" : {"segment" : "Customer"} ,"changes" : {"stage":{"after":"Active"} } }
Here are more examples you can use:
- Trigger when the next step of a Potential Partner is Final Agreement:
{"person" : {"segment" : "Partner", "stage" : "Potential"} ,"changes" : {"step":{"after":"Final Agreement"} } }
- Trigger when a Potential Partner in Marketing becomes a Director:
{"person" : {"segment" : "Partner", "stage" : "Potential", "customFields":[{"id":"Department","value":"Marketing"}]} ,"changes" : {"Role":{"after":"Director"} } }
Zapier Filter Step Approach
When Cloze triggers fire they provide an additional changes field that informs the Zap developer of what fields in Cloze changed to cause the trigger to fire. This in conjunction with other field values may be used to develop sophisticated Zapier filters that express, say, occurance of a specific stage change.


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Dear friends and army wives Diana, Carmen, and Joanie have been through war, rumors of war, marital problems, motherhood, fears, joy, and heartache. But none of the women are prepared when their daughters decide to enlist in the army together. Facing an empty nest won't be easy. Especially for Carmen. With emotions already high, she suffers an even greater blow: divorce papers. Diana understands the fury and tears. She's been there. With nothing to lose and no one at home, the girlfriends impulsively accept an unexpected offer from their elderly neighbor. The recently widowed Tootsie has an RV, a handsome nephew at the wheel, and an aim for tiny Scrap, Texas, to embrace memories of her late husband. Still grieving, she can use the company as a balm for her broken heart. So can the empty nesters. Embarking on a journey of hope, romance, and healing, Diana, Carmen, and Joanie are at a turning point in their lives. And with the open road ahead of them, it's just the beginning.
Paperback, 316 pages
Published: August 20th 2019 by Montlake Romance
Source: Publisher
Four stars: A delightful story about friendship, hope, love and overcoming grief.
Army wives Diana, Carmen and Joanie are doing their best to staunch the flow of tears. They just said goodbye to their three daughters, who are headed to Basic Training. These three women know a thing or two about military life as they have all been married to career military men. Diana is still getting over her divorce even though it's been five years, and the thought of an empty house makes her sad. Then disaster strikes when Carmen gets divorce papers in the mail. How could her husband do this to her without even talking to her? Luckily, Tootsie their elderly neighbor who was recently widowed comes to the rescue. Tootsie proposes that all four of them go on a trip in her new RV. Her handsome nephew, Luke, is willing to drive them. What could be better than a little time away to recharge?
What I Liked:
- Carolyn Brown delivers another heaping dose of comfort reading with her latest book: The Empty Nesters. I loved that this book was all about supportive friendships and overcoming grief and loss. Girl power for the win!
- The main focus of this book is on friendship and camaraderie. The four women over the years have forged a strong bond. They feel like family. When disaster strikes, the four drawn in close to help one another. I loved how these women looked out for one another. There is so much positivity and love in this one. The strong female friendships were so inspiring. I loved it.
- I liked that each woman was dealing with a different problem. Tootsie was trying to cope with life after losing her long time husband. Carmen is reeling from her impending divorce, Diana is trying to find love after divorce, and Joanie is questioning the bonds of her own marriage. Each woman was in a different stage of a relationship, and I liked that. It was interesting to watch each woman grapple with her problem and overcome it the best she could. It was a joy to watch these women succeed. I was especially proud of Carmen and Tootsie. Carmen especially gets handed a nasty load to handle. She takes her anger and uses it to help her through. She is fierce and tough, and she comes out on the other side better off. Loved that.
- Yes, there is a romance in this one. It wouldn't be a Carolyn Brown book without one. I liked that the romance starts out as a friendship and slowly, slowly moves into the romance zone. There are some stumbles and some hesitation, but it all works in the end. It was delightful.
- I loved all the coziness of this one. It takes place during fall, and I loved how the season was incorporated into the story. It is the perfect curl up with a good blanket book. It is full of all the lovely things that fall has to offer.
- The ending is perfect. It catches it up with the characters a few weeks down the road, and everyone is in a good spot. I thought it ended on the right note.
And The Not So Much:
- I was disappointed that we didn't get to know Smokey a little better. He sounded like such an interesting and kind man.
- I felt like the whole kid drama in the romance was a little forced and predictable, I knew exactly how it was going to play out.
The Empty Nesters is the perfect read for fall. This one features four strong women bonded together thru friendship and love as they grapple with different issues in their relationships. I loved the focus on friendship and love. I also adored the cozy fall feel to this one. It is a lovely read. Grab this and cozy up on a fall day.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own, and I was not compensated for this review.


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Jack is an apocalypse architect. He travels the galaxy to barren planets, pre-intelligent life, and makes subtle changes to ensure that when life evolves, the planet's inhabitants ultimately meet an apocalyptic end. –NotAnAI
The seas bubbled, thick with the building blocks of life, as Jack ate his lunch on the edge of a cliff. Tiny crumbs of bread fell and were caught by the wind, but Jack paid them no mind. Yes, there were half a dozen regulations that promised painful death to any double-As that brought foreign biological matter onto a pre-life world without the proper clearance.
Jack didn't care. He hadn't eaten breakfast that morning, and it was impossible to manufacture the end of a world on an empty stomach.
Jack swallowed the last of his sandwich, feeling the tiny legs of the sandwich's meat wriggle as they passed down his throat. He belched, and then opened up his toolbox to start working. Vials of engineered chemicals glowed unnaturally in the small box, and Jack flipped through the trays like the pages of a book to find the one he needed.
"Let's see, green for an oxygen atmosphere, level three for a white dwarf star…" he mumbled to himself, searching for the proper vial. He found the tray of green vials, but one of the containers was empty. "Oh, drat." That was right; it had been a busy morning seeding death in worlds that might bring about intelligent life, and he'd been assigned a lot of planets with oxygen-rich atmospheres orbiting a white dwarf. He puckered one of his mouths; this might be a problem.
He could head back to the office to restock, but he had a quota to fill that cycle, and the time spent getting more vials would be better spent seeding more planets.
Hum. A conundrum.
Jack eventually shrugged his numerous tentacles, and took a green level one and two from the trays. He overturned them, letting the glowing green liquids mix together as they fell to the bubbling sea below. His logic was infallible: green level one plus green level two equals green level three. He was just an apocalypse architect, he didn't understand how the stuff worked.
Not many did. It was a complex, volatile substance that was used to sterilize planets that might develop multi-cellular life, which might in turn lead to intelligent life, which would in turn lead to trouble. A cocktail of protein chains and viruses that would spread like a plague – because, well, technically it was a plague – through every single-celled life form on a pre-natal world. It would prevent the proper bonds from forming that would allow a single-celled organism to evolve past that stage, preventing them from developing into troubles for the rest of the universe. It was crowded enough already, thank you.
Jack, satisfied at a job
well done, brushed some more crumbs off his front, scooped up his toolbox, and began to hover back to his ship. The silvery needle left the planet, the third such one orbiting this particular star, behind, and Mike, like all lifeforms who are paid to do a job without thinking too much, forgot about it entirely.
He couldn't have known that the formulas, specifically prepared to be used solely on a certain type of world, would interact so violently, the viruses tearing each other apart. He couldn't have known that the crumbs from his sandwich would contain a particular element that had been missing from the world so far, one that would provide the final building block for life that had been missing from that world.
The world was forgotten by the universe, and so nobody saw, millions of years later, when the planet's surface had cooled and its waters had calmed, a slimy little fish drag itself out of the water.
And nobody could have known about the amazing things that would one day happen on that pale blue dot.


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Caritas is a global, cross-border solidarity movement, and this is most apparent in its refugee relief. Caritas supports people in flight in their local regions, in neighbouring and transit countries and in Germany.
A carefree place to learn, play with other children and feel safe every day – for refugee children often an unattainable dream.Caritas international
It provides them with food and drink, household and hygiene articles, medical assistance and support with public authorities and legal matters. At Caritas international, the relief organisation of the German Caritas Association, almost 10 million euros in donations were collected for international refugee relief in 2015.
Worldwide, there were about 60 million people in flight. More than 12 million refugees were from Syria, most of whom sought protection in their home country as "internally displaced persons". This group in particular has great difficulty obtaining humanitarian aid. Yet thanks to its local partner organisations, Caritas international was also able to reach internally displaced persons within Syria.
The helpers supply victims of war with food, hygiene and household articles and rent for accommodations, and enable children to attend school. Doctors, nurses and orderlies provide medical treatment under extremely difficult conditions, often at risk to their own lives. In order to help victims who are suddenly confronted with violent events as quickly as possible, Caritas Syria also set up an emergency assistance fund in 2015.
Several million Syrian refugees have found protection in the neighbouring states Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey. In these countries too, Caritas international provides support, and since the conflict broke out in 2011 has helped more than 500,000 people. Part of the project budget is always used to support especially poor local families in order to counteract social tensions in the communities that take them in, and shape public opinion.
In Jordan, the national Caritas, with the support of Caritas international, provided 24,000 refugees with food and hygiene articles. In Lebanon, Caritas helped refugees get through the cold winter: with warm clothing, blankets, food, kerosene and vouchers for the acquisition of other necessities. In addition to short-term aid, Caritas employees support people in Lebanon and Jordan in the long term, e.g. with psychosocial counselling, rent subsidies and school projects for children.
More than one million Syrian refugees found shelter in the Lebanon, whereas the country itself only has four million inhabitants.Caritas international/Christian Laas
As a result of the hopeless situation in Syria and in neighbouring countries offering refuge, hundreds of thousand of people set forth on the long and dangerous journey to Europe in 2015. The received and receive support from Caritas on their way.
In Greece, for instance, two hotels were rented so that people who were ill or weak as well as women and children could recuperate from their trials for a few nights. Caritas helped more than 60,000 refugees in Lesbos. In Serbia, Caritas employees hand out food, hygiene articles and clothing and offer psychosocial counselling – more than 230,000 people there have received assistance. And also in Macedonia, more than 180,000 people were provided with food and clothing.
When refugees arrive in Germany, they are often provided with care by Caritas staff. About 100,000 volunteers and several thousand employees work in refugee relief programmes of the Church and its Caritas. They provide the people with the basics for everyday life, organise accommodations and help with integration, in short: they do what they can so that refugees can feel at home here.
It is up to Caritas to support refugees wherever they may be in need of help. There are only a few relief organisations worldwide that can accomplish this across borders. This solidarity is made possible by the support of the thousands of people who donate as well as by the indefatigable efforts of the many volunteers and employees helping worldwide.
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SURREY/SARAJEVO- – Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas, also known as Abu Mazen, today starts his first ever official visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina. In next two days Abbas will meet with members of Bosnian Presidency, Foreign Affair minister and other state officials.
This visit is coming in weeks in which Palestinian authority officials will travel in numerous countries and on all continents in effort to secure votes for upcoming UN vote on their statehood. This intention is not openly mentioned as main theme of talks in Sarajevo, but well informed sources are pretty sure that Abbas will try to convince Bosnian leaders to support Palestinian cause later this year. Chances for Bosnian vote in favor on UN General Assembly are only statistical and almost impossible in real life.
Main problem for Bosnian political world is that for every decision top requirement is to have all three votes in Presidency in favor before that decision could be passed to Ambassador at UN. At this moment Bosniak and Croat representative would and will vote in favor but Serb representative will oppose due to tight relations of Republic of Srpska entity with Israel.
Other potential points of discussion on meetings in Sarajevo are economy, cooperation on educational, medical and humanitarian fields. These will be discussed in light of previous successful cooperation in time of Yugoslavia and after Bosnian reached it's independence.
It is strange that Abbas is starting his fight for this cause in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but maybe if he reaches enough small countries Palestinian chances for 2/3 of votes on General Assembly would be slightly higher. Still Palestinians will need at least few "veto" states in their club of supporters to become UN's 194th member state.


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The way his insides curled up.
The way his entire body came alive.He thought they'd be together forever.
But then, the siren call of the band took him away.Fame.
Women throwing themselves at him.
She always held a place in his heart.
Even if she did tell him to leave.Becky didn't want to love him.
Watching him walk away had been the hardest thing she'd ever done in her life.
She'd picked up the shattered pieces of her heart and forged ahead–making a new life for herself–without him.Then he came home.
To bury his mother.
Seeing him, alone by the side of the grave threatened to unravel her.
If she could just keep her distance–until he left–then she'd be okay.
But his mother had other ideas.
Or does she?
All Ashley Jacobs wants to do is forget about the Get Rocked! In Vegas Festival and get on with her life. Unfortunately, the one night she spent in the arms ofBritish band, Style Strike's bad boy bass player, Paul Gray makes that simple wish impossible. She's brought home more than memories. What should have been a fun fling before she settled into her orderly life has gone awry. To her horror, Ashley's entire life is turned upside down when she discovers that she's pregnant. She's literally about to be left holding the baby.
Paul Gray's never forgotten that night in Vegas with the woman who wanted nothing to do with a rock star. Style Strike's US tour has gone from strength to strength and his social media star is on the rise. Paul finds himself surrounded by everything he's worked so hard to achieve. His life is awash with women, fame and fortune—but all he can think about is the sensual woman who walked away from him that night in Vegas.
Knowing the tour's about to hit her hometown, Ashley makes the sensible decision to contact Paul. He needs to be told about the baby, doesn't he?
He's the drummer in the band.
You know him; he's the guy hanging round at the back.The sensible one.
The caring one.Todd's the one everyone can rely on.
But he hits things.
He's got an inked body that speaks of sinful things in the night.
And he's 24 years old.
Rose James-Spencer crashes into his life.
She's 34 years old and trying to find herself in New York.
With Todd she's found a hell of a lot more than she ever went looking for and she's not sure that she can handle him.
Strike is book 2 of the Style Strike Rockstar Romance series. It's a new adult steamy rockstar romance. It can be read as a standalone and it has a HEA.
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Israeli soldiers invaded, on Saturday at dawn, many homes in Jenin and Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank, and searched them before summing for Palestinians for interrogation.
Media sources in Jenin, in northern West Bank, said the soldiers summoned Ahmad Husam Touqan, and his brother, Mo'men for interrogation in Salem military base, west of the city.
They added that the soldiers violently searched homes, and briefly detained the two, but released them, after ordering them to head to the base, for interrogation.
In addition, the soldiers invaded Rommana village, west of Jenin, installed a military roadblock, and interrogated many Palestinians, while searching them while examining their ID cards.
The soldiers also installed a roadblock at the Jenin-Nablus road, near Jaba' town, and searched many cars while interrogating the passengers.
It is worth mentioning that, on Friday, the soldiers invaded the home of Waqas Jarrar, in Wad Burqin area, west of Jenin, and interrogated the family; Ahmad is the cousin of Ahmad Ismail Jarrar, who was killed by the soldiers two days ago.
In addition, dozens of soldiers invaded 'ÄėAida refugee camp, north of Bethlehem, searched many homes and summoned Mustafa Ibrahim Qneiss, 31, Ibrahim Nasser Jawareesh and Yousef Nour Abu Srour, for interrogation in Etzion military base and security center.
In related news, the soldiers invaded Beit Sahour city, west of Bethlehem, and conducted an extensive and violent search campaign targeting many homes, especially in Hindaza area.
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Vista Lirica
Vista Lirica is ensemble-in-residence at Greenwich House Music School. Founded in 2004, Vista Lirica is a chamber music collective with 5 core members. Vista Lirica's musicians have garnered recognition as soloists and seasoned chamber musicians in the United States and abroad.
The name 'Vista Lirica' springs from Orpheus' lyre and means 'lyric view' [Italian] – a perspective which embraces the unbridled emotionality of Nature as expressed through music and art. In the works of the great 19th-century Romantic composers, we discover a full range of expression in which Nature's power and emotionality take center stage. To that end, the music of Beethoven, Schubert, Tchaikovsky, Schumann, Brahms and Fauré are well represented in VL's concerts.
Vista Lirica also maintains ongoing collaborations with contemporary neoromantic composers, most notably David Del Tredici, Steven Burke, Lowell Liebermann and Dalit Warshaw.
The Romantics sounded a prescient alarm for balancing Nature and technology; its resonance has inspired Vista Lirica's events. Past events featured collaborations with The Marine Conservation Institute and alternative energy activist Martin Vosseler. Vista Lirica's 2019/20 season is Farm-to-Table Music, a collaboration with VL and great farmer chefs at venues in NYC and at farm/estates.
Find recordings of previous performances here.
See the program and find links to recordings of the December 2019 performance here.


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Habitat: Wetlands including freshwater marshes
Range: Widely distributed - North and Central America, Columbia in South America, Asia, Africa, and Europe including Iceland
Natural Diet: Omnivorous - leaves, seeds,
pondweeds, insects, crustaceans, and arachnids
Status In The Wild: Least Concern (Common)
Animal Facts
This species of dabbling duck is called pintail since males sport beautiful long tapering tail feathers. The male's head is dark in color with a white patch on their breasts that tapers upwards along either side of their neck. Their primary and tail feathers are dark brown and slate in color. The females are tan in color. Their dull coloring helps them camouflage from their predators. Pintails migrate in search of appropriate feeding and breeding areas. They usually nest close to water under vegetation cover to protect their nests and eggs from predators.
Pintails are monogamous, breeding in late spring. During breeding season, the males demonstrate a courtship display to attract females. The females lay approximately 7 to 9 eggs that are incubated for 22 to 24 days. Ducklings fledge when they are two months old.


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John Dalton Essay, Research Paper
John Dalton
John Dalton was a great help to modern day chemistry. He was born in 1766 in the small town of Eaglesfield, Cumbria, NW England in the UK. He was a chemist that stated an atomic theory of matter, which is now the theory of modern day chemistry. Besides his theories, he published the first major book of the studies of color blindness; which affected him. The book was published in 1794.
He first stated his theory in 1803: that each chemical element is composed of its own kind of atoms, all with about the same weight. His theory explained why one substance with a curtain amount of mass joins with another substance with the same amount of mass, which forms compounds; this doesn't alway take place. His law also concluded that two solids can not occupy the same space at the same time, although he concluded that a liquid, and a gas can occupy the same space at the same time. His law was the first useful atomic theory of matter.
Another theory he had stated that total pressure let out by a mixture of gasses is the total of the pressures of all individual gasses in the mixture: in other words, he concluded evaporated water exists in air as an independent gas.
Dalton tried his expiriments many times to make sure that his theory was right. To be exact Dalton tried his expiriments about 200,000 times!
Dalton also developed a hypothesis that the sizes of the particles making up different gases must be different.
Daltons talent for recognizing patterns for his expirements data led him from his problem in meteorology. The idea of atoms being fundimental constituents of matter made him realize the importance of the theoretical connection between atomic weights and weight relations. In a easier way of saying this: Dalton was great at recognizing patterns in is work. His idea of atoms being fundimental parts of matter made him realize the importance of the theoretical connection between atomic weights and weight relations. Dalton was the first person to associate the old idea of atoms with stoichiometry.
Daltons atomic theory is based on four ideas:
1. All matter is made up of tiny particles, (A theory said by Newton in the 1680s.)
2. Atoms are unbreakable, and cannot be changed into something different, (A hypothesis from Newton stating elements can't be made, destroyed, or broken into smaller parts.)
3. An elements characteristics are based by the mass of it's own atoms, and last: (Atoms have identical weights, atoms of different elements have weights. These elements are characterized by their atomic numbers).
4. When elements are combined, their atoms combine simple, as whole-number ratios. (A suggestion that suggested a strategy for determining relative atomic weights from elemental percentages of elemt compounds.)


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Who Supports the Military, Now?
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
With all of the anti-American B.S. coming from Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna, and many others, let's see what some people in the music industry are doing to support the military in this fight on terror. Who supports the military, now?
They do:
Blink 182 (one of my favorites for ten years) did a set on the Nimitz.
Linkin Park recently donated $75,000 to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.
Wynonna Judd played for the troops and has been honored for many things, among them being a USO Troupe member since 1987. The articles hint that Wynonna does much more Under the Radar than is known.
The Charlie Daniels' Band, on invitation from some Tennessee Soldiers (talk about Volunteers!), played for the military in Germany and Kosovo.
Gary Sinise visited the wounded at Walter Reed AND took his band, the Lt. Dan Band, on the USO Tour.
These were some of the most recent articles on musicians that I could find. I am sure that there are many, many more - like USO tour entertainers Toby Keith, Travis Tritt, Henry Rollins, Joan Jett, Tito Puente, Jessica Simpson, Deana Carter, Ozzy Osbourne, Diamond Rio and Bruce Willis and the Accelerators.


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Supernatural Season 11 Episode 16 Review: Safe HouseSean McKenna at . Updated at .
Should we be worried about Rufus' "oldest rule" the closer we get to the Supernatural Season 11 finale?
I'm hard pressed to think that Sam and Dean are on the chopping block, but might Castiel's time be up, especially in letting Lucifer in? Might he be soon making a sacrifice that puts an end to his time on the show?
I certainly hope not. After all, Rufus sort of amended his rule by the end of Supernatural Season 11 Episode 16.
Honestly, I was worried about "Safe House" and the return of Bobby and Rufus. Supernatural Season 11 Episode 15 didn't quite send us into the month-long hiatus on a high note, and I feared that bringing back familiar characters could be a cheap tactic to smooth over a less than interesting episode.
It was such a pleasant surprise that this was a satisfying return, and one that didn't hinge on the larger story of the Darkness, even though it still referenced it with a few quick lines of dialogue.
If the CW is looking for its Supernatural spin-off, it should be with Bobby and Rufus. It'll probably never happen, but Jim Beaver and Steven Williams have been fantastic as Bobby and Rufus, and their chemistry, especially in this episode, makes them an enjoyable watch.
Their banter was top-notch, and it was great to see their personalties shine through, even if they had a Grumpy Old Men vibe.
And who didn't love that their FBI names were a shout out to Riggs and Murtaugh from Lethal Weapon?
But it was the use of blending the old case with the new that really stood out, making both the past and the present engaging and seamless. It wasn't wasted screen time telling the same story.
And I loved how Sam and Dean and Rufus and Bobby came to different conclusions but sort of wound up in the same area. Plus, it was great jumping back and forth without making it feel like some jarring flashback.
What's more, Sam and Dean had the luxury of some Men of Letters info to allow their end game to be killing the soul eater rather than just trapping it.
I was even pleased with how creepy the soul eater was and the general atmosphere that surrounded the case. It never felt cheesy, and the very minimal time of actually seeing the soul eater made it that much scarier. It was all about those creaks and anticipatory moments that elevated the creature of the week.
It was also pretty funny that Dean lost out on the rock, paper, scissors battle, forcing him to be the one to get taken by the soul eater.
I was a bit confused by Dean seeing Bobby while he was in the nest, but at least it was sort of explained in the end about space and time.
If anything, it was great to see that reiteration and care Bobby had for Sam and Dean during that glimpse into the past. But I also really liked that it was another look at Bobby working something outside of the larger story, and even Dean's humorous call telling Bobby to stop sitting around reflected that.
Not only was Bobby not sitting around, but he'd been spending tireless nights trying to find a way to help out his boys. And we've seen over the seasons just how much Bobby has cared for Sam and Dean.
It definitely made for the right amount of nostalgia with that fresh look at the character rather than just bringing Bobby or Rufus back as ghosts. Seriously, though, I'd love to see another episode with Rufus and Bobby on the case.
This was an enjoyable hour, especially because of Rufus and Bobby, but it was the mix of past and present cases while incorporating the parallels (with some excellent editing) that made it far more than just a typical one-off episode.
While there seemed to be some ominous hints at the future, the continued teamwork and generally positive ending made this a welcome return for Supernatural.
Did you enjoy Rufus and Bobby's return? Want to see them again? Sound off below, and check out Rufus and Bobby's past adventures when you watch Supernatural online now.
NOTE: Supernatural Season 11 Episode 17, "Red Meat," will air March 30 at 9 p.m.
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"I'll kill you fast, I would say you won't feel a thing," he shrugged. "but that's total bullshit." Enzo said. His blue eyes turning to hate. He hesitates, stopping mid air with his gun. "Just do it already." I say weakly. I'm so done. At least I can die, knowing Reese has a family now. A family I wish I can say goodbye to. Enzo puts the gun down, smiling mischievously. "No, I won't kill you today." He tilts his head to the side. "I'll make you suffer, just like Thomas suffered." He whispered the last part. And with that, his fist connects with my jaw and I black out. * * * He hides something. I have too many secrets. I'll do anything to know them. She can try.
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Ever thought about cloned human organs bred inside an animal?
Now it's the time to get involved and discuss the topic Ethical Frontiers in Genetics!
Estonia iGEM with ESN invite you to Science Night: Ethical Frontiers in Genetics
at 19th of September at 20:00 in Drinkgeld (Ülikooli 20)!
The experts from the fields of bioscience & ethics to discuss such frontiers in a panel discussion are:
Petri-Jaan Lahtvee - Synthetic Biology
Mait Metspalu - Evolutionary Genomics
Tõnis Org - Molecular Biotechnology
Kadri Simm – Bioethics
The panel discussion is followed by movie Genesis 2.0 by the Oscar-nominated director Christian Frei.
Event is in English and free!
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As a child, Kyle got really into the Berenstain Bear's book The Trouble with Money. Thirty years later, he is still obsessed with figuring out how much to save, spend, and give away.
An endless passion for entrepreneurship and helping others understand finance guides Kyle's days, but the reason behind it all centers around maintaining and creating the best possible world for his three favorite girls ever: his wife, Jennifer and his daughters, Olivia and Claire. Kyle spends a fair amount of time hunting for spicy salsa around town and reading.


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The Ultimate Optics Guide to Rifle Shooting
The Ultimate Optics Guide to Rifle Shooting by Vortex Optics
As I mentioned in previous posts I am not typically a "Brand" guy but as a rare exception I'm becoming a fan of the Vortex Optics brand. This morning over coffee I was scanning the Vortex Optic site for 2016 products when I happened across the All About Optics Brochure. I found it to be nicely done and informative in a down to earth manner. Being a curious guy I decided to research who wrote it. It appears the author is CPL. Reginald J.G. Wales a technical field advisor for Vortex Optics. Upon further research it turns out CPL. Reginald J.G. Wales is also the author of a book from Vortex optics called "The Ultimate Optics Guide to Rifle Shooting" from Vortex Optics". The Ultimate Optics Guide to Rifle Shooting was released in December 2015 and has no reviews at the usual places. The book can be previewed on Google Books and purchased from Google and Amazon in Hardback, Paper and Kindle versions. I was hoping the kindle version would be less expensive but it's the same as the paperback. I ordered the paperback. Look for feedback and a review in the near future.
The The Ultimate Optics Guide to Rifle Shooting is a comprehensive manual that teaches you everything you need to know to use your optical scope to its maximum potential. Although showing you how to use your scope to hit the target is the author's top priority, he also teaches you how to use your scope for other tasks, such as zeroing in at different ranges and using your reticle to calculate range, measure objects at a distance, adjust for wind and elevation, measure unknown bullet drop, and much more.Packed with illustrations and equations and loaded with practical exercises that help you apply what you learn, this book will raise your shooting skills to a whole new level. Whether you are a competition shooter, a hunter, or a law enforcement or military professional, this book is an invaluable addition to your marksmanship toolbox. The author, Cpl. Reginald J. G. Wales (CAF, Ret.) serves as a certified firearms instructor and also a technical field advisor for Vortex Optics (Canada). In this book, he draws on experience in the military and as a firearms instructor, a hunter, and competition shooter to teach you how to get the most out of your scope on the range, on the hunt, and on the battlefield.
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(June 1, 2018) The Nantucket Preservation Trust will host its second annual preservation symposium workshop, "Decisions in Preservation: Understanding, Repairing and Preserving Nantucket Houses," the evening of June 6 and all day June 7.
This year will focus on the difficult decisions property owners, architects and builders face in restoring houses, and how to balance preserving features with making a home livable in the 21st century.
It will include behind-thescenes looks at three historic properties in various states of restoration:
• 6 Gull Island Lane, built sometime between 1784 and 1800, originally part of the Thomas Gardner Jr. estate and later owned by the Sheffield family, has had few updates over the years. The exterior of the building leaves much to be desired but looks can be deceiving.The house is structurally sound, and the interior of the house retains much of its historic integrity. New owners are about to embark on the next chapter of this historic property.
• 10 Martin's Lane is a mid-18th-century house built at 17 Fair St. and then moved in 1801 to its current location by Stephen Chase, a carpenter. Nantucket has a long history of house-moving, from the original settlement of Sherburne to the fishing cottages of Sconset. Today, moving historic houses is often a controversial discussion.
• 55 Union St., built in 1834, is a now a preservation success story after undergoing a complete restoration in 2014. A notable example of transitional Federal/Greek Revival architecture, the house was unoccupied and unmodified for almost 60 years. Because of this, many of its interior features were undisturbed.
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Belleza Freya Breast Bug (or short BBB)
LynValentine posted a topic in MeshIt seems there is one Mesher out there running around who has a bug in ALL his creations (or its a group of Meshers who make all the same error, not impossible, but very unlikely). There is a bug in these outfits and i saw it in like 20 to 30 meshes. Right now i saw it in a new outfit. I got me the demo of that outfit and the pasties of that outfit were floating like 5 cm in front of the nipples (thats like 2 inches). I'm sick of writing NC's to creators to tell them that they made a wonderful outfit, but sadly the Freya version has a bug and that they can't sell a outfit with such a bug (well, they can, but that would be bad for their reputation if they would sell that version even if they know about this bug). If you are a Mesher and you create meshes for Belleza Freya then please check if your meshes have that bug (if there is a gap between the nipples and you mesh that is big enough to put a hand or a fist or even Hannibals Army including the elephants into that gap then your meshes have that bug). This happens only with Belleza Freya as far as i know (if you change your shape to breast size 0 you look like you would have breast size 30, with breast size 70 you look like you would have breast size 100 and with 100 (that is what i use) you look like you have a breast size of 130....it looks ridiculous). I know only one Mesher personally and she does not make meshes for Freya, so i can only ask here that all Meshers that might read this check their meshes for that gap or maybe if you know some Mesher ask him/her if he/she could check if the meshes that they created have that gap.
Avatar Physics
KatiaLovka posted a topic in Your AvatarHey everyone, I would like some help with my character's physics. I have the Maitreya body, and I've got a physics layer thing for it. Only my breasts seem to be moving though. I've been reading some old forums saying that this is the case for the Maitreya, and as well the case for many other mesh bodies. These were old forums, however. Has there been any new developments? Is there a new kind of physics I could get that would allow me to adjust for my belly and butt as well? If not, are there any mesh bodies bodies that allow for butt and stomach physics that anyone could recommend me? I've heard that Belleza and Tonic used to offer physics for more than the breasts. Is this still the case? Are there any other mesh bodies that offer this? I'm fairly new to this game, and I'd just like someone to help me understand these mesh bodies and their physics, as well as the many different kinds of physics (layers?) you can get for them. Thanks, and have a great day
What mesh body has ass physics?
Zopper posted a topic in Your AvatarHey all!, Ive been wondering for a while, if there are any female mesh bodies that make the butt jiggle and bounce, i only know belleza does it good so far, anyone that knows other mesh avatar that incorporate these physics in their body, any and all recommendations and suggestions are good thankyou! it doesn't matter if the stomach jiggles that is only a plus! Thankyou ! 🍑
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"Power consists in one's capacity to link his will with the purpose of others, to lead by reason and a gift of cooperation." — Woodrow Wilson
(I don't remember enough of my U.S. history to conclude if he was a great president, or not. I like that he was an academic, and that he pushed through banking reforms, and was an advocate for labor. And of course, he presided over our entry, and victory, in World War I. The U.S. emerged as a clear world power as a result. My main problem is with the Treaty of Versailles. Had it been far less punitive, we may have never seen the rise Adolph Hitler and the Nazi party. Imagine how vastly different the world may have been if we never had a World War II. Be well and do good, friends.) — YUR
PS. Our friend, Lee, pointed out that yesterday's quote was first used, in a poem, by Douglas Malloch. Thomas S. Monson could have only borrowed it. In looking up the quote though, I also found that it has also been attributed to J. Willard Marriott! Based on the lifetimes of the three men, I tend to side with Lee. Conceivably though, it could even be some paraphrase of an ancient Greek saying. Interesting though. — YUR


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The Canadian model, 24, was effortlessly stylish as she attended the Ermenegildo Zegna show with the actor and some other friends.
And Winnie Harlow was certainly a show stopper in Milan, Italy, on Friday as she delivered three separate looks while enjoying Men's Fashion Week in the city with P Diddy's son Quincy Taylor Brown, 27, in tow.
She donned a black, one-buttoned blazer and matching trousers for the occasion, slinging a small bag over her shoulder.
The beauty added height to her frame with a pair of black stilettos and accesorised with golden bracelets.


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A fixture in role-playing games since the genre's birth, Encounters are enemy encounters that occur suddenly when traveling on foot or in vehicles, and are a recurring element of the Dragon Quest series. Encounters can occur randomly at any time when walking on the over world or in a dungeon, or at fixed points when a certain number of steps have been taken. As of Dragon Quest IX, these two methods have since been replaced by visible encounters.
The enemies a player can meet varies both on where they are in the game and the terrain they are on. For example, the forest may contain enemies not found in the plains. For games that include travel by ship, enemies encountered while at sea are from an entirely separate set. Some enemies have a very low encounter rate and thus are almost impossible to find; these usually give out large amounts of Experience Points or some other significant reward, the most obvious example being the Metal Slime.
Random Encounters
In the 8-bit versions of the first four games, as well as the original version of V, encountering an enemy is a totally random chance independent of the number of steps taken. Instead, each type of tile on the over world is assigned an encounter chance, which is then influenced by whether it is day or night, and if Holy water or Holy Protection have been used.For the original game, the encounter rates per tile type are:
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Though very unlikely, it is theoretically possible to walk for as many as 100 steps without encountering a single battle.
Pedometer-based Encounters
In keeping with the subtle alterations to the series' mechanics in the post-Chunsoft titles, VI~VIII (as well as the remakes of the Zenithian trilogy) utilize an encounter rate based on the number of steps taken. Each step taken contributes to a hidden sum, and once the assigned threshold is reached a battle will begin. For example, the units for III's remakes are:
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Visible Encounters
Beginning with IX and remaining consistent for all 3D remakes and sequels, monsters now appear on the over world much the same as the party and NPCs do. The one exception to all this is ship travel, which uses the same mechanics as the famicom games.
Influencing Encounters
Abilities such as Taloon's Padfoot enable players to avoid or reduce the probability of Random Encounters if the player does not wish to fight in order to save time or HP. Both Random and Pedometer encounters can be prevented all together for a short time through use of the Holy water item or the spell Holy Protection, provided the lead character's level is higher than the region's benchmark. In the games that it's available in, the Gospel ring when equipped by a currently active character will remove random encounters altogether.
Similarly, if one wishes to battle more (perhaps for EXP), he or she might use other abilities increase the probability of having a Random Encounter, or, such as in the case of Whistle or the Lyre of Ire, cause one immediately. As an opposite of Holy water, use of Musk or Monster munchies will increase the encounter rate.
In Dragon Quest IX, the mechanics had a significant change: encounters are now initiated by interacting with monsters on the field. Some enemies will always charge at the party or give chase upon spotting them regardless of how much higher the lead character's level is, making Vanish useful for avoiding detection in all circumstances. Initiating an encounter when the monster's back is turned increases the chances of getting the first strike (and vice versa, if the party is chased).


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Real-time communications are at the core of networking challenges facing hospitality providers today. The Internet has revolutionized how mobile workforces access information while away from the office, leveraging bandwidth-intensive services like unified communications (UC), video calls and streaming.
To meet this need, hospitality providers began offering their customers high-speed Internet access (HSIA) in guest rooms a few years ago. Mobile workers grew accustomed to this service, quickly setting a new level of expectation for their stays. Currently, Internet access is considered as critical as plumbing and electricity in guest requirements — if not more.


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CLEVELAND, Ohio — The City of Cleveland is at a critical juncture with the upcoming mayoral election. Parts of the city are enjoying an amazing Renaissance, while others still have a long way to go. There is hope for a better tomorrow to be sure, but with the wrong mayor in office, that hope would disappear quickly.
Consider for a moment that the Mayor of Cleveland is responsible for the general budget of the City, is the head of the Cleveland Municipal School District and its budget, controls two key utilities, shares responsibility of the port authority, the airports and the various stadiums.
That is a lot of control.
As we approach the primary and general elections on Sept. 12 and Nov. 7
respectively, here are some of my thoughts (more coming Aug. 6) on how to unlock the value of Cleveland's assets to the benefit of residents and the emerging tech industry. Whoever wins the mayoral election this year should pay close attention to the suggested areas, which start at the very beginning with educating our future employees and entrepreneurs.
The 100 Gig Network. Recently, DigitalC, the City of Cleveland and the Cleveland Health Tech Corridor announced the launch of the 100 Gig fiber network within the Health Tech Corridor, which runs on Euclid Avenue from the CSU campus to University Circle.
The reasoning, of course, is to bring the fastest Internet capabilities to tech tenants within the Corridor. It's a great idea, but not broad enough. The mega fiber network should be citywide, if not countywide. Every home, building, school, business, non-profit, hospital and government agency should be surfing the Internet 100 Gig's at a time. There is no reason Cleveland couldn't be the first truly connected city on Earth … but does it have the political will to do so?
The 12-Month School Year. Mayor Frank Jackson has worked diligently to get the Cleveland Municipal School District back on track. However, despite all his efforts to reform and build the CMSD, the results have been lackluster. To many, the flailing school system might be beyond repair. Consider, in 1977 there were more than 90,000 children attending public schools in Cleveland. Today, only a shade over 30,000 students are active in the school district. What was once considered the pride of the Sixth City, is now fighting to stay relevant and afloat.
The ultimate way to stay relevant is to produce a cadre of talented graduates. It is a long haul for the CMSD, but very doable … and completely necessary to foster the talent needed to fuel the City's growing health care, biomed and tech industries.
How is this accomplished? One way is to redesign the entire school year.
The next mayor must propose a 12-month school year (including three breaks) for all students. During the first eight months, the CMSD would focus on the State of Ohio and Federal requirements of the school system. The other four months would be a steady focus on engineering (computer, industrial, product); computer science (software development and design, networks), biology (medical device, biotech and pharma), culinary arts, design and other STEM related courses. Students would graduate with not only a diploma, but also many necessary certifications for employment in high-demand jobs.
An essential part of this suggested plan rotates around club and varsity athletics, as well. If the CMSD is in the business of exporting smart and industrious people, then it also must provide an environment for the students to excel physically, as well. The next mayor must pledge that an investment will be made in a state of the art, athletics complex that focuses on Olympic sports. This facility will be a shared resource for all students of the CMSD.
Mandatory extracurricular activities, be it either club sports or varsity sports, music, theater, additional STEM or computer club activities. In addition, students entering high school could opt to complete an internship one or two days a week.
The biggest obstacle to implementing a 12-month school year would be the local teacher's union. But students within the CMSD, with exceptions of course, are so far behind a mandatory minimum that the only way to catch up and then to move past other school districts is by going to school year-round. CMSD also has a high percentage of students receiving free-and-reduced breakfast and lunch. What happens to these students during the summer? A yearlong school year would resolve that issue.
Cleveland College Board. After Cleveland's next mayor implements the 12-Month School Year plan, then a strategic initiative must be implemented to support graduating CMSD students for college.
This "game plan" would be produced by a new entity called the Cleveland College Board (CCB). The goal of the CCB is to design individualized post-graduation plan for each student. This plan might start at the beginning of high school for each student based upon the student's current educational level as well as their extracurricular activities. By graduation, there is a defined plan of colleges to apply for and have been accepted to, as well as, scholarship and grant opportunities. If the student does not elect the college path, then the plan focuses on vocational training.
For all CMSD students graduating with a 3.2 GPA or higher, there would be scholarship packages available if they attend Ohio colleges and universities. And if they attend an Ohio college or university and return home, they are eligible for "life grants" to help them matriculate back to Cleveland. The grant would be $4,000 for the first year, $3,000 for the second, $2,000 for the third and $1,000 for the fourth. The obvious goal here is to begin a local commitment process to each student and that the CMSD can define success early on for each student and find a program to ensure success for the students and the city.
The next mayor of Cleveland has a window, unique in the city's history, to fundamentally change the philosophy of how this city operates. Additionally, the next mayor must find favor with Cleveland's ever-growing tech industry, a big factor in employment and opportunity in the foreseeable future.
Part 2 of this column (publishing Aug. 6) will focus on broad economic development opportunities within the City of Cleveland that might have profound effects on the future of many of its residents.


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Denial Of The Species: Lee Buford Of The Body's Favourite Albums
The Quietus
, April 25th, 2014 08:38
With the UK leg of their European tour drawing to a close with sets in Bristol tonight and on the Quietus' Desertfest stage tomorrow, Lee Buford of the none-bleaker American sludge duo picks out 13 all-time top records and pens us his own Baker's Dozen
Hole - Live Through This
Even though this isn't classified as grunge, this is the only record from that era that still resonates with me. I guess it's easy for people to hate on Courtney Love but she writes really good songs that are real angry and also real catchy. I have, "Kill me pills, no one cares" from 'Miss World' tattooed on my other thigh so I can read it when I'm sitting down.
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You've just left your carrier and gone to a new one – that uses agents. First step? Make up a brochure. That's what TeamRunSmart Pro Linda Caffee's friends did. The brochure showed a picture of the drivers and their truck, and listed all their qualifications. "In no time, they were busy with agents that needed what they had," Caffee says. That's job one in marketing any business – make your customers aware of what you've got and keep them thinking of you.
Make Sure Your Price is Right
But before you start spreading the word that you're available, you have to be crystal clear about exactly what you offer – and what you can afford to offer. In this article, Kevin Rutherford recommends a thorough evaluation of all your expenses, what it costs you to run shorter- and longer-mileage hauls, particular lanes and cities. Based on those numbers, create a pricing structure with levels for each type of haul, lane and city. Over time, track your costs and continue to fine-tune.
Now you know what it costs for you to operate, you're ready to hit the load boards, right? Probably not. Rutherford reminds us that "just because you set a price doesn't mean anyone will pay it. Your competitors might outbid you."
So before you get the word out, you need to get your ideas down on paper:
- Where do you want to haul?
- What areas or lanes do you specialize in?
- What types of freight do you like to haul?
- What makes you different from competitors?
- What things do you do well?
- What's your special equipment or technology?
- What's your on-time record?
Your goal is to show that you offer something that's of special benefit to your customers. "Ask yourself," Rutherford says, "'if I were the customer, why would I choose me to ship the product? Would I be willing to pay extra?'"
That's differentiation, and that's what allows you to charge enough to make a reasonable living as a driver.
Get the Word Out
With your pricing and differentiation foundation laid, you're ready to start getting people's attention about what you have to offer.
Start simple, by calling or emailing everyone you know in trucking. As you discuss what you're offering, you'll learn more about what the market wants. Revise your message accordingly.
But all the contacts you have now probably won't be enough to sustain your business over the long-term. You'll need a promotions plan to broadcast your presence to a wider audience. The more people who are aware you're available – and remember that when they have a need – the better your odds of surviving.
One way to make sure they'll remember is to give them something with your company's name on it. Henry Albert, another TeamRunSmart Pro, is proud of the fact that his company is the source of one of his customers' favorite coffee mugs. Albert Transport invested in the mugs and printed them with the company's name and contact info. He gives them to dispatchers and other contacts at the carriers he works with. Every time someone pours their joe in one his mugs, they're reminded of Albert's company. And they'll remember that they appreciated getting something free, which everyone loves.
One dispatcher would get very upset if anyone removed his Albert Transport mug from his desk. "He drank his coffee right before making calls to schedule shipments for the following day," Albert says. "So we were the first carrier he thought of every morning!"
Another owner operator uses his homemade barbecue sauce to make an impression, but you could also apply your company's name to hats, jackets, key chains, calendars – things that are durable and are unlikely to be thrown out.
The thing is less important than the business relationship it allows you to begin to build – and continue to build by being a high quality carrier. Once you have that relationship, you can begin to anticipate customers' requirements, which allows you to communicate exactly how you satisfy their wants and needs, and why they should use your company.


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The xCrease Slideboard helps you train for every facet of the game, from butterfly recoveries to going post-to-post on a wraparound.
As we've seen in the xCrease Goalie Slideboard Drill Series, trainer AJ has worked on his positioning and knows these drills better than anyone else. That's the result of training constantly.
In the video, you can see AJ perform this drill outstandingly, going from hybrid to each marker, then back to the post.
About halfway through the video, you see the drill becomes slightly more difficult as a paddle-down wrap is included. It's important to note that A.J. is utilizing consistent pushes, giving him prime position each time for the paddle-down wrap.
Another vital note, as you've probably noticed in all other xCrease Goalie Slideboard drills, is that A.J. is moving his feet in the same pattern. The push off and the glide through are of the same type each time.
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text: Goodbye, oppas! At least for the next two years. Several South Korean celebs have confirmed that they'll be enlisting into the army this year, causing heartbreak among their fans. But, looking at how Song Joong Ki went from dongsaeng to oppa after serving his nation, their enlistment should be seen as a good thing, right? Here are 10 Korean stars we'll miss the most when they trade in their dancing shoes for army boots this year.


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Amazon fired these 7 pregnant workers. Then came the lawsuits
A warehouse worker told her manager she was pregnant. Less than two months later, she was fired. Several lawsuits against Amazon show a similar pattern. When Beverly Rosales found out she was pregnant in October, one of the first people she knew she had to tell was her manager at Amazon. Rosales knew she'd have to start taking more restroom breaks, and she was already worried that her bosses at Amazon's Golden State Fulfillment Center would have an issue. During her 10-hour shift as a tote (...)
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Time magazine delivered another in a long line of Trump v. Pelosi stories on Thursday, but it was clear from the text from writer Molly Ball which side the magazine hopes will prevail in the current government shutdown.
In "Trump and Pelosi Are Locked in Their First Battle. Neither Can Afford to Lose," [1] Ball sketches the state of play:
"A new year has dawned in Washington, and this is what it looks like: a partial government shutdown in its third week; a new Congress sworn in only to sit on its hands; an emboldened House Speaker Nancy Pelosi refusing to cede an inch; and an angry President Donald Trump abandoning negotiations to take to Television to make the case for crisis measures."
Pelosi was emboldened; Trump was angry.
But "step back from the sordid details," Ball wrote [1], and you have "two powerful leaders with their credibility on the line, both convinced they hold the winning hand."
Ah yes, but Pelosi "takes up the first battle of her new speakership with a fired-up Democratic majority that saw the midterm results as a mandate to take on Trump and a repudiation of his stance on immigration, which he made the focus of in the election's closing days."
She's also "legendary for her legislative savvy," but that may not be much of an advantage with Trump because "How does even the savviest negotiator deal with a president with such an unusual tolerance for conflict, uncertainty and the suffering of others?"
Trump on the other hand is not savvy at all. He doesn't recognize the "wall is unpopular with the public and disdained by experts on both sides of the immigration debate." Later, Ball wrote [1] that Republican Senators knew "a physical wall isn't feasible or effective on some areas of the border."
Ball wrote this apparently unaware Mark Morgan, who served as head of the Border Patrol under President Obama, said walls "absolutely work" on the Tucker Carlson Show. [2]
It's not about effectiveness anyway, Ball wrote [1]. Trump is "obsessed with playing to his hard-core base of supporters – and with his own self-image as a dominant alpha male – and caving would be an epic humiliation that could render him a premature lame duck and weaken his position ahead of a tough re-election campaign. Trump has been, if you will, pushed to the wall."
It could be argued it is Pelosi who is risking it all to play to her hard-core base and her political self-image. After all, Ball admitted [1] Pelosi became speaker again only after she "stamped out murmurs of dissent in her ranks."
Later in the piece, she conceded that if "Pelosi's nerve falters and she cedes ground, she would immediately risk losing the confidence of the fractious caucus she's labored to control" and that if she succeeds, it will send "a signal that Congress, which has spent the past two years kowtowing to the president, now has the power to thwart him. That momentum could carry forward into numerous investigations the House is preparing to unleash."
Ball then asserts without evidence [1] that Trump did not want to give his prime-time address on Tuesday night, "but his advisers convinced him that making the argument to the public was his best hope to shift the momentum of a fight he seemed to be losing."
Yet, also on Thursday, Brad Parscale, campaign manager for the president's re-election campaign, tweeted that Trump's approval rating had reached its highest point since he has been tracking it [3] and that 42 percent of Americans believe the border is in crisis and another 37 percent believe it is at least a problem. [4]
Perhaps it was inevitable a president whose administration has been in a state of virtual breakdown since its inauguration should preside over this shutdown, Ball wrote [1].
"Trump, true to his tendencies, acts on impulse, prevaricates, shreds norms and takes unilateral actions of questionable legality. … Meanwhile, the speaker, true to her tendencies, unites her wayward party behind a carefully chosen, logical course of action, but her best-laid plans may still be no match for an extraordinary moment."


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An evening where you can choose to make either of the following:
30cm drum lampshade to fit on a ceiling pendant/standard table lamp
-20cm drum lampshade which with the lamp bottle adaptor provided, will be used to turn your favourite gin bottle into a unique lamp.
Cost for this class is £40 and includes either a 30cm lampshade kit or a 20cm lampshade kit plus bottle lamp adaptor. You are required to provide your own lampshade fabric and gin bottle (guidance will be given).
Both of these classes are limited to a
maximum of 10 persons so why not get a few
friends together* and book your place now!
*Tea and coffee will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own bottle🙂