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With my 50 state finish in Alaska set for the middle of June, I decided to expand my horizons a bit and look northward. Although I had traveled to the eastern and western coasts of Canada, I had never visited the prairie provinces before, so Calgary seemed a good choice. Since the marathon was on Sunday and this was Memorial Day weekend in the States, I wouldn't even have to take a day off work. My husband and I flew up on Saturday morning, spent 2 nights in Calgary, and flew back on the holiday. Nothing like a quick foray into another country.
Of course, this meant we needed to remember our passports and to exchange dollars for some Canadian money (we did this ahead of time through Bank of America). We left JAX early Friday morning, flew to Minneapolis, and then on to Calgary where we went through customs/immigration and took an airport shuttle to our hotel, the Westin, host hotel for the race. I had expected that the host hotel would be close to the expo and the start/finish, but this was not the case. It was necessary to take the light rail transit system to get to both places. Although we had to get instructions, directions, and exact change to ride (the concierge at the Westin was very helpful with this), using the light rail turned out to be very quick and easy. The expo and packet pickup was at the Max Bell Centre, a few stops away. There I picked up my bib and long-sleeved tech shirt, bright red in color with 'Run Calgary' on the back, and a bag with some flyers and race booklet. The expo was a pretty small affair with just an assortment of local vendors and charities. I had hoped to listen to a course description talk at 3 pm but we arrived too late for that, so we just made our way via light rail back to the hotel.
I have to admit we did not expand our culinary horizons much on this trip. Chalk it up to travel fatigue and a desire for beef rather than Asian cuisines. Our hotel had a wonderful steakhouse while the surrounding area had Thai and Chinese and Indian offerings. My husband voted for beef and I concurred, so we had a very late lunch at the Keg Steak House and headed to the room so I could get everything ready for the race the next day.
It had rained all week in Calgary so I packed expecting wet weather, anything from light rain to a deluge. I also brought along my long sleeved bamboo shirt (breathable but soft and warm), Maniac singlet, mittens, jacket, rain jacket, and throwaway towel/scarf. I was ready for the heavens to open. But – welcome surprise – it was clear and cold with not a drop of rain in sight. I did not even pack my sunglasses, since I was so sure the weather would be dismal, but in reality I could have used them later in the race. Note to self – always bring sunglasses just in case.
We took the light rail to the start (in an area called Bridgeland at Murdoch Park) on Sunday around 6:15 am. It was freezing cold, 30 degrees, and I could see my breath in the air. Along with the marathon, there was a half marathon and a 10 K. The full and half began at 7 am followed by the 10 K racers at 7:30. A few minutes before 7, the announcer asked us to 'doff our hats' so we could sing the national anthem. A recording of 'Oh, Canada' then played. My husband looked at me and grinned – this was the first time he had heard that tune before a race. However, I had been at other races in states near the Canadian border where both the 'Star-Spangled Banner' and 'Oh, Canada' had been played so I just smiled. Nobody sang, which surprised me a little, and I thought that if I continue to do Canadian races, I must learn the words to their anthem. The sun began to rise just as the race started, right on time, and we were off.
One curious thing I had never seen at other races; instead of signs with pace times, the pacers here had little paper bunny ears attached to their real ears and each ear had a pace time on it (hey, so that's why they call them 'pace bunnies.') Good idea, because I have often heard pacers complain about having to hold the sticks with times on them.
The course took us by a zoo (we could see and hear some of the animals), through several attractive neighborhoods, along the course of the Bow River, by a large hospital, and up several big hills. The steepest incline began around 15 k and took us from 1040 meters to a high point of 1150 meters at the 26 k mark. Yes, everything was marked in meters and kilometers, something I should have been prepared for but was not. Same with temperature; I had forgotten the formula for changing Farenheit to Centigrade and back, so all weekend I was guessing at the actual temps. Second note to self – whenever traveling to another country, bring translations of temperature, mileage, and other important facts.
There were plenty of aid stations, about every 3 k or so, with water and Gatorade. Quite a few cheerful volunteers and lots of police helping with traffic. Spectators were relatively sparse but a number of folks sat in their yards or on porches and encouraged us. One thing to note about this course: the roads had lots of small pebbles that managed to find their way into my shoes. Usually I can just ignore such irritants, especially if they happen late in a race. But these felt like rocks, and not small ones either, so I had to stop several times to empty them out of my shoes. The first few times this happened, my hands were still so cold that I had a problem tying my shoes!
Time limit for the marathon was 6 ½ hours, plenty of time (or so I thought) for me to cross the finish line. Funny thing, though, when I carefully read the little guide handed out at the expo the evening before, I saw that the course would be completely open to traffic after 5 ½ hours. Well, that was an eye-opener – and certainly increased my concerns. Sure enough, at about 12:15, two trucks began to drive along the course with workers jumping off every several hundred yards to pick up the orange cones that marked the course. At that point, I made it my business to 'beat the trucks' by making sure I kept ahead of the cone picker-uppers. I managed it, but just barely; it wasn't easy. For that reason, I would say that this course is really not walker-friendly and I probably would discourage walkers from trying it unless they were able to do a 5 ½ hour race.
My time was 5:51:25 and as a crossed the finish line the announcer called out my name, that I was '64 years young' and had come all the way from Florida. A volunteer put a unique medal shaped like a belt buckle around my neck and two other volunteers (one may have even been the race director) congratulated me and shook my hand. Nice touch. As I made my way through the finish area, I was directed to the food tent where I was handed a little reusable plastic tote bag that I could fill with food: banana, oranges, water bottles, granola bars, chips. I really appreciated the tote bag. Too many races have me stuffing my pockets and juggling food and drink on my way back to my hotel.
Back to the hotel for a shower and nap, and then we dined at the Keg again, this time in the bar since the restaurant hadn't yet opened for dinner. I tried some Canadian red wine and we shared some nachos and sliders. Our flight back did not leave until 11 am the next morning, so we had time on Monday to walk around the city and eat breakfast at Tim Horton's, a local chain that's sort of a cross between McDonald's and Dunkin Donuts. Despite my concerns about the race (which, while realistic, were unfounded), my impressions of Calgary were positive. Calgary is the provincial capitol of Alberta and sits at the foot of the Rockies. Its downtown seems to be undergoing a process of revitalization. It has an excellent light rail system, a mix of new and old buildings, and a young dynamic. I noticed many young professionals, college students, and families with small children bustling around town. It was a great place to complete my first Canadian marathon.


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text: I've already blogged about my family tree brick wall, George W. West (b. abt. 1819 in Spartanburg County, SC). As I've been digging and delving into that family though, one given name keeps sticking out to me. "Paschel" or, as it's sometimes spelled, "Paschal" or "Pascal." I have two Paschels in my West line, and have found … Continue reading "Paschel" P. West. What's in a (Given) Name?


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My personal Life-Tips and Quotes all in one place! What are some of your favorites? Here is one of mine by someone who has inspired me:
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
~ Marianne Williamson – A Return to Love
Posted by: Dr. Tina Morse PsyD, MFT
Topic: Emotions, Passion & Purpose, Life Tips
LIFE-TIP: "Engagement in Life is a Secret to Happiness, …do something that causes you to experience a sense of passion and purpose!read full article
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LIFE-TIP: "Luck is the Awareness of Opportunity around You …and a Secret to Happiness!"read full article


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The other day I was semi-hungover and roaming the streets of London-Dalston, probably the hottest area in town right now in this brutally fast city. I had no better idea than putting in a nose ring and grin like an idiot.
To not attract any further attention I put on a pair RAY BAN Wayfarers hiding my wide-open eyes that I was trying to spot the newest trends with (EFES beer, insanely spicy pizza slices, hooligan haircuts). I stuffed my pants in my socks to do as the local kids who brought this trend from the shitty suburbs of their cities and transferred it to cool East London.
Next to the obligatory white socks I was wearing REEBOK sneakers, my current favorite pair of pants by G-STAR, a white t-shirt by TOPMAN, a vest by THE SHIT, a KENZO cap, some gold bling bling and a semi-strong Cockney accent.
I really felt like I belonged with all these hopeless kids of the city.
At Heathrow, right before my flight back I had to pull my pants out of the socks again though. They thought I was a junior hustler.
No doubt: the look was authentic as hell.
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A Play, a Pie and a Pint
Mini Musical
Oran Mor, Glasgow
11th-16th June
Stagecraft: Book: Performance:
Melania Trump is not a happy FLOTUS. The First Lady of the United States does not sleep well, as she can hear the obsessive tweeting of her husband's stumpy 'Kong-King' fingers pumping away all night, just down the hall. Between that and the 45th president's other women, she's had enough of the White House. But there is no silver bullet to her problems, certainly not in the pistol she briefly considers using on herself. Luckily the spirit of former, redoubtable First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt has been keeping an eye on her and with the savvy guidance of glam ghost, Jackie Kennedy, Melania's future might end up looking brighter than her husband's perma-orange face.
Kirsty Malone's Melania Trump is highly strung, full of nervous regrets, her heavily accented voice working beautifully with the comic songs she performs. Her dearest wish is to get back to the ordinary, simple life of shopping all day with her girlfriends. Margaret Preece's Eleanor Roosevelt likes girlfriends too. She is self contained, erudite, hooked on current affairs, a sort of can-do librarian. Her lack of fashion flair is mirrored in the restrained, often clipped delivery of her songs. 12 years in the White House has left her with few allusions about the perfidious nature of men. Frances Thoburn's Jackie Kennedy has pillbox hat glamour. A style icon, she is what she wears. A woman around when the 60's began to swing, her voice resonates with upbeat vitality.
Hilary Brooks and Clive King have written a highly entertaining musical play with songs full of humour and irony that not only entertain with current observations but cleverly reflect the eras of the two former First Ladies. Jackie takes us back to a pre-Beatles, sweet American, big-pop sound, for a song about her love for JFK during the 1960's Missile crisis (Cuban heels and Russian spies, I lost myself in his blue eyes), while Eleanor sings of the Great Depression (The grapes of wrath made lousy wine) with stark, slow rolling, piano accompaniment. With plenty of jokes, surreal developments and the happiest of endings, this is a treat well worth seeing. Gr8, as tweeting thumbs might have it.
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India's unique and vast geography, endowed with diverse topography, has made it one of the most attractive investment destinations in the world. It is the world's largest democracy with stable policy environment, law and order as well as responsive administrative set up. It has become a global resource for various manufacturing and services industry. It is a land of abundant natural resources like coal, iron ore, manganese ore, mica, bauxite, petroleum, titanium ore, chromite, natural gas, limestone, dolomite, kaolin, gypsum, apatite, phosphorite, steatite, fluorite, etc. Its large area is covered by lush green forests producing wide variety of products of high quality like timber. It is a home to rich and varied vegetations endowed with different climatic conditions. It is rich in flora and fauna.
The diverse economy of India encompasses traditional village farming, modern agriculture, handicrafts, a wide range of modern industries and a multitude of services. With the largest area of arable land, India is one of the world's biggest food producers. It is the largest producer of milk, sugarcane and tea as well as the second largest producer of rice, fruit and vegetables. India's pool of technical manpower base with an increasing disposable income and its burgeoning market have all combined to enable India emerge as a viable partner to global industry. It is the preferred hotspot for organizations keen to outsource their R & D activities, software development work, customer contact centers or IT enabled business processes. The top sectors attracting highest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into the country are:- electrical equipments, services sector (financial and non financial), telecommunications, transportation industry, fuels, chemicals, construction activities, drugs and pharmaceuticals, food processing, cement and gypsum products. Huge investment potential exists in the upcoming Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) sector and the real estate industry.
The Government of India is making all efforts to supplement all such advantages of the country. It has made infrastructure development as one of the key area of focus. Sound and effective connectivity via rail, road, ports and air, between the Indian States and with the rest of the world, is a necessity. Along with this, efficient power supply and excellent telecommunication network plays a very important role in the country's development. Accordingly, the Government has undertaken several policy measures and incentives to attract investors into the country and provide a good quality of life to the people.
Thus, India is one of the few markets in the world which offers high prospects for growth and earning potential in practically all areas of business, particularly in tourism, information technology (IT) and agricultural sector. There exists immense investment opportunities both at the national level and the State level.
State Level Investment
India is a country with a rich and varied cultural heritage and is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. It is divided into twenty eight States and seven Union Territories based on the diversity in culture and geography of the regions. Each State/UT of India has a unique demography, history, art and craft, dress, festivals, language etc. which provides numerous opportunities for the investors the world over. They are endowed with large number of places of tourists interest like beautiful landscapes, wildlife and forests, hills, plateaus, valleys, monuments, forts, palaces, temples, etc. Each State have distinct inherent strengths, ranging from abundant supply of mineral resources and large forest reserves to the availability of good fertile lands, which are suitable for growing variety of agricultural and horticultural crops.
Several world-renowned companies/ industries exists in these States which encourage large investments into the country. They are largely confined to iron and steel, cement, textiles, agro-processing, mineral-based industries, drugs and pharmaceuticals, chemicals, electronics, automobiles, etc. Various State Governments have also recognised Information Technology (IT) industry as an integral part of the economy, thereby attracting new players into the market. IT revolution is committed to provide good governance that ensures transparency, reduction in transaction costs, efficiency and citizen centric delivery of public services. Therefore, the Government is making all efforts to facilitate the growth of such industries and promote overall development of the economy.
Most importantly, the State Government has undertaken several policy measures and incentives so as to provide ample business opportunities. These policies seeks to create much-needed investment friendly environment in the States, highlight the major foreign direct investment (FDI) sectors and thus reflect the true position of the State economy. For instance, the Industrial Policy has been formulated with a view to accelerate industrialization process of the State. While, Information Technology (IT) policy has been framed to bring private investments into the IT sector and develop a roadmap for e-governance. Such developmental policies also aims to adopt strategies for enabling the residents of States to take full advantage of the employment opportunities.
However, for improvement of the quality of life of the people of the State as well as promote rapid industrialization and balanced development, infrastructure facilities are highly required. The quality of infrastructure is widely regarded as an essential determinant of growth in the States. Agricultural growth depends upon rural infrastructure such as the spread and quality of irrigation, land development, extent of rural electrification and the spread of rural roads. While, non-agricultural growth highly depends upon sectors such as electric power, road and rail transportation, ports and airports as well as telecommunications. All these services increases the productivity of existing resources going into the production and helps to attract more investments. Moreover, it is responsibility of the State Governments to provide such critical infrastructure facilities required for the industrial and commercial development of the State, for instance, making available the power at an appropriate price and of acceptable quality.
Hence, the economic growth and development of the country is highly dependent on the administrative set up, agricultural and industrial base; human resources as well as infrastructural network of all the States/ UTs. Accordingly, several opportunities and incentives are offered to them, from time to time, so as to motivate investors to invest therein. Some of the major States/UTs of India, which attract large investments are given below.
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About this project
In spring 2020, Hwy 97 in Forest Lake will undergo a safety improvement construction project. The project work will improve safety by constructing dedicated left turn lanes on Hwy 97 at North Shore Trail and at Keewahtin Avenue North.
Summary of work
- Widen road
- Add left turn lane at North Shore Tr. and at Keewahtin Ave. N.
- Reconstruct existing lane & shoulder
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Grace Portolesi is the South Australian Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation. Last year, she released a six-year plan aimed at addressing the problem of "food security" on the APY Lands.
In this interview, the Minister talks about what the plan sets out to do and what is already being done in some communities. She also discusses how the government intends to monitor the roll-out of the plan to ensure key goals are met.


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- Push-out Score determined
- After around seven years in the position
- Accolades, praise and thanks for Margolin
- Lou Brenner taking over
- Margolin will remain as Chairman at Allena
- Margolin said 104 words
(exechange) — Newton, Massachusetts, January 4, 2019 — Alex Margolin, chief executive of Allena, leaves the position. It is a change at short notice. As announced by Allena Pharmaceuticals Inc. in a news release on Friday, January 4, 2019, Alexey L. (Alex) Margolin leaves his post as Chief Executive Officer at the biopharmaceutical company after around seven years in the role, effective February 1, 2019.
Among the 3,000 largest publicly held companies incorporated in the U.S. based on market capitalization, the average tenure of the CEOs who departed over the past 12 months was 8.9 years, according to data compiled by exechange.
Alex Margolin's duties will be taken over by Louis (Lou) Brenner, currently Chief Operating Officer of Allena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
"Extensive experience in late-stage clinical development and the pursuit of new regulatory approvals"
Alex Margolin's imminent departure from the CEO post is explained as follows. Alexey Margolin said: "Lou's extensive experience in late-stage clinical development and the pursuit of new regulatory approvals uniquely fits the needs of Allena as we approach our ultimate goal – bringing to patients the first ever drug for enteric hyperoxaluria."
Margolin will remain as Chairman at Allena
"Dr. Margolin, who co-founded Allena in 2011, will transition to Chairman of the Board effective February 1, 2019. He will continue advising the company in this new role," Allena said.
Allena said: "Dr. Brenner will succeed Alexey Margolin, Ph.D. as Chief Executive Officer."
Share price decline
The change follows a decline in Allena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s share price of 61 percent since May 2018.
In the position of CEO since 2011
Alexey Margolin, Ph.D. is the Company's co-founder and has served as the Company's chief executive officer and director since September 2011.
From September 2011 to February 2017, Margolin also served as the Company's president.
From September 2011 to April 2014 Margolin served as chief executive officer of Alcresta Therapeutics, Inc., or Alcresta, which he also co-founded and where he currently serves on the board of directors.
From September 2011 to July 2013, Margolin also served as president of Alcresta.
Prior to Alcresta, Margolin co-founded Alnara Pharmaceuticals, Inc., or Alnara, in 2008, where he was president and chief executive officer until 2010, when Alnara was acquired by Eli Lilly & Co., or Eli Lilly.
Previously, Margolin also served as chief scientific officer of Altus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., or Altus, through 2007, where he initiated and led several therapeutics programs based on protein crystallization technology.
In 2003, Margolin was elected fellow of the American Institute of Medicine and Biological Engineering.
He is the author of more than 60 publications and is an inventor on several patents.
Margolin holds both his M.S. in chemistry and Ph.D. in bio-organic chemistry from Moscow University.
Push-out Score determined
The Push-out Score™ determined by exechange gauges the likelihood that a manager was pushed out or felt pressure to leave the position.
exechange reached out to Allena and offered the company the opportunity to comment on the score.
Read the full story in the exechange report 1.2019 ($).


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Wow, this documentary explains everything perfectly. I wasn't expecting it to be so interesting much less that she addressed /r/hapas on Reddit. Interesting how Eurasian Tiger a.k.a. Tenda Spencer was so civilized with her and a douchebag to me. I still don't believe his dad was a white Nazi. He looks half Jewish to me.
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I'm a white male in an AFWM pairing. My IQ is top tier and I've dated women from a wide variety of phenotypes including those commonly miscategorized "racially" as "caucasian," "asian," and "native American," as well as a "black" and an "Indian" woman. They were all university students intending to enter a profession or in a profession.
My preference is for "Asian" women. I think they have softer skin, nicer hips/better legs, are more intelligent, and generally speaking, have nicer personalities than their sisters of differing phenotype. Unlike most "western" women, they are also not steeped in the blatant misandry that is third wave feminism, and are therefore simply easier for men to like and communicate and interact with.
I also think there is a biological drive for people to mate with people who are genetically different from themselves. It produces offspring with stronger immune systems and if our offspring are anything to go by, superior intelligence. Therefore, contrary to the comments of critics of such relationships, it isn't AFWM relationships that are "predicated on racism" and fraught with "racial" overtones, it is the relative scarcity of other pairings eg. WFAM, BFWM, WFIM, AFBM that is the consequence of "racist" attitudes. The relative rarity of these relationships points to real ugliness.
I forgot to mention cheekbones, which is ridiculous given your pic is right here, but Asian women also have great cheekbones.
There is probably very little we agree on other than that third wave feminism is misandry, and that the phenotype that is described as "white" is a minority in the world. Those with the phenotype have brought the world a lot of technology in the last 2000 years, but also a lot of pain and suffering. There is no particular reason it is deserving of preservation in its own right, What is worthy of preservation are the genes within the phenotype that created intelligence, aggressiveness and intellectual vigor. Skin colour simply seems to be adaptive response to the duration and intensity of solar radiation.
Lots of "white males" today prefer "Asian" women for the same reasons I do. They are more intelligent, better looking, fitter, and easier to like and get along with. With a few notable exceptions, they seem to be less likely to running screaming "harassment" if a man actually approaches them or looks at them with lust than their "Caucasian" sisters.
"Yellow fever" isn't a consequence of racism, fetishism, colonialism, or a desire for "racial domination." It's a consequence of lookism/biology, logic and rationality.
We seem to have few points of ideological and philosophical agreement — perhaps as few as I have with Liberals — and there seems to be little common experience in our backgrounds.
I'm more libertarian and libertine, and I have reasoned that as the technology, wealth and intelligence of our species continues to grow, socialist/communistic implementations will be necessary to avoid our species' annihilation. Social structures that precipitate discord, alienation, desperation and terrorism will be highly
problematic as the means of causing great havoc and destruction become more widely available and easily accessible or create-able. In essence, a point will ultimately be reached where repression, state security and militarism will no longer be capable of providing even elites with personal security. Happy, satisfied, secure people don't retaliation kill and preventing retaliation killing in a more technologically advanced future will require allocation of resources to making people happy, satisfied and secure.
Races and ethnicities are merely variant phenotypic expressions of one human animal, ethnicities also having a cultural/social component.
I don't hesitate to take stands for what I believe is right and wrong, my conceptions of right and wrong are simply differ from yours. I think human life has intrinsic value, and am anti-abortion, anti-war and anti-death penalty as a result. Unlike Liberals, I also believe tolerance is a supreme virtue and government has no business in the regulation of morals or the imposition of moral codes, ever.
Everyone should be able to live a life of decadence or austerity, or any other lifestyle they wish. Removing the threat of economic scarcity, and the power differentials in society, will remove fillings of malice, hate, jealousy, and such, and lessen motives for retaliation and revenge killing. It is easy to see that these could cause great harm in a more technologically developed and reliant world. More than that, this will give people the ability to live the lifestyle of their choosing.
I'm not sure why you think I fetishize, what you think I am fetishizing or where you think I admit to it.
Social media… not for me thanks.
Since "races" aren't "real," "hapa" isn't "real" either.
Have a long, interesting, and happy life.
I never read this part of your comment before and wanted to make a reply:
"I agree that WMAF is not "racist", but I will say that the scarcity of the other combos are due to the reasons you state for why you find Asians more attractive. I would advise you to not look at any female with lust in an inappropriate situation. That's just creepy. In fact, you seem kinda creepy, lol…"
I have my preferences, other people have theirs. Preferences are different and vary widely. For some people intelligence is not an important criteria, for others it is. For some women height is not an important criteria, for others it is. Some men like women with large behinds, some men like women with small behinds.
There is enough variability in preferences to discount the notion that the scarcity of other combos exists for any reason other than prejudices.
"Creepy." Sounds so millennial third wave feminist. Don't kid yourself. Any heterosexual man in the presence of an attractive, scantily clad woman, or a woman wearing a skin tight dress, will feel lust when he sees her. If you know men who try and tell you otherwise, they are liars or they are not heterosexual.
Third wave feminists try to have heterosexual men penalized just for being and thinking like heterosexual men. That we are put off by this should surprise no one. The extent to which heterosexual men are put of is verifiable by, and reflected in, stats online dating companies have collected.
It's a word puritanical third wave feminists use.
At first I didn't understand your last paragraph, but after thinking about it I think I understand what you are saying and disagree. I like the general phenotype and beliefs and personalities of women racialists call "Asian."
When I say this I am fully aware I am generalizing. I am fully aware Koreans are different from Chinese who are different from Thai and Vietnamese, who are in turn different from Laotian, Filipino, and Malaysian. There are many distinct ethnicities in the peoples who inhabit Asia, just as there are many distinct ethnicities in the people who inhabit Europe. Also, there are undoubtedly a plethora of "Asian" women with whom I would not be at all compatible because of their world views and philosophies. Some of these women would also be man-hating third wave feminists. The percentage of "Asian" women who I would not be compatible with is just lower than the percentage of North American "caucasian" women who have been steeped in misandrist third wave feminism, and their own sense of privilege. It is this group that is also the most prejudiced of all demographics, they are lest likely to date a person of a differing phenotype.
Within complex species, phenotypic variation is real. "Race" really is a social construct.
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Job 18,19
18:1 Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said,
18:2 How long will it be ere ye make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will speak.
18:3 Wherefore are we counted as beasts, and reputed vile in your sight?
18:4 He teareth himself in his anger: shall the earth be forsaken for thee? and shall the rock be removed out of his place?
18:5 Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine.
18:6 The light shall be dark in his tabernacle, and his candle shall be put out with him.
18:7 The steps of his strength shall be straitened, and his own counsel shall cast him down.
18:8 For he is cast into a net by his own feet, and he walketh upon a snare.
18:9 The gin shall take him by the heel, and the robber shall prevail against him.
18:10 The snare is laid for him in the ground, and a trap for him in the way.
18:11 Terrors shall make him afraid on every side, and shall drive him to his feet.
18:12 His strength shall be hungerbitten, and destruction shall be ready at his side.
18:13 It shall devour the strength of his skin: even the firstborn of death shall devour his strength.
18:14 His confidence shall be rooted out of his tabernacle, and it shall bring him to the king of terrors.
18:15 It shall dwell in his tabernacle, because it is none of his: brimstone shall be scattered upon his habitation.
18:16 His roots shall be dried up beneath, and above shall his branch be cut off.
18:17 His remembrance shall perish from the earth, and he shall have no name in the street.
18:18 He shall be driven from light into darkness, and chased out of the world.
18:19 He shall neither have son nor nephew among his people, nor any remaining in his dwellings.
18:20 They that come after him shall be astonied at his day, as they that went before were affrighted.
18:21 Surely such are the dwellings of the wicked, and this is the place of him that knoweth not God.
19:1 Then Job answered and said,
19:2 How long will ye vex my soul, and break me in pieces with words?
19:3 These ten times have ye reproached me: ye are not ashamed that ye make yourselves strange to me.
19:4 And be it indeed that I have erred, mine error remaineth with myself.
19:5 If indeed ye will magnify yourselves against me, and plead against me my reproach:
19:6 Know now that God hath overthrown me, and hath compassed me with his net.
19:7 Behold, I cry out of wrong, but I am not heard: I cry aloud, but there is no judgment.
19:8 He hath fenced up my way that I cannot pass, and he hath set darkness in my paths.
19:9 He hath stripped me of my glory, and taken the crown from my head.
19:10 He hath destroyed me on every side, and I am gone: and mine hope hath he removed like a tree.
19:11 He hath also kindled his wrath against me, and he counteth me unto him as one of his enemies.
19:12 His troops come together, and raise up their way against me, and encamp round about my tabernacle.
19:13 He hath put my brethren far from me, and mine acquaintance are verily estranged from me.
19:14 My kinsfolk have failed, and my familiar friends have forgotten me.
19:15 They that dwell in mine house, and my maids, count me for a stranger: I am an alien in their sight.
19:16 I called my servant, and he gave me no answer; I intreated him with my mouth.
19:17 My breath is strange to my wife, though I intreated for the children's sake of mine own body.
19:18 Yea, young children despised me; I arose, and they spake against me.
19:19 All my inward friends abhorred me: and they whom I loved are turned against me.
19:20 My bone cleaveth to my skin and to my flesh, and I am escaped with the skin of my teeth.
19:21 Have pity upon me, have pity upon me, O ye my friends; for the hand of God hath touched me.
19:22 Why do ye persecute me as God, and are not satisfied with my flesh?
19:23 Oh that my words were now written! oh that they were printed in a book!
19:24 That they were graven with an iron pen and lead in the rock for ever!
19:25 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:
19:26 And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God:
19:27 Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me.
19:28 But ye should say, Why persecute we him, seeing the root of the matter is found in me?
19:29 Be ye afraid of the sword: for wrath bringeth the punishments of the sword, that ye may know there is a judgment.
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Generic Flagyl refers to antiprotozoal and antimicrobial medicines. The drug is highly effective with a broad spectrum of action and is a treatment for different infections that stops bacteria and protozoa growing.
Metronidazole Tablet
The Generic drug Flagyl, internationally known as Metronidazole, refers to antiprotozoal and antimicrobial medicines. The active ingredient of the drug is metronidazole, which is a treatment for different infections that stops bacteria and protozoa growing. Metronidazole is included in the list of vital and essential medicines. Generic Flagyl is round yellow tablet, produced by Piramal or Vikram companies. It relates to nitroimidazole. Efficacy is in the interaction with DNA of a microbe and destruction of its structure, whereby more pathogen unable to reproduce. Because of this, the drug is highly effective with a broad spectrum of action.One another bactericidal broad-spectrum drug is Generic Bactrim 80mg, which you also can buy on our website.Also you can check out a cephalosporin antibiotic that kills or stops the growth of some bacteria and used to treat variety of infections - Generic Keflex 250mg online.
Take in is oral, during one hour it is absorbed almost 80% of the material, while the processes of absorption is not affected by food intake. The half-life of it is approximately nine o'clock. It spreads rapidly throughout the body: the liver and kidneys, lungs, skin, bile, semen, saliva, cerebrospinal fluid, placental barrier and passes into breast milk. Patients with impaired renal functioning after repeated administration of the drug can be observed accumulation of metronidazole in the blood serum.
Generic Flagyl is used in such cases:
- trichomoniasis (including chronic complications)
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- prevention of complications in surgical interventions on the colon, with appendectomy, gynecological operations
- mixed bacterial infection (aerobic and anaerobic), usually in combination with an antibiotic chosen accordingly and others
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It is forbidden to combine Generic Flagyl with ethanol. Metronidazole in combination with alcohol causes negative reactions: vomiting, tachycardia, fever. Therefore, before taking the drug the patient warn about the incompatibility of drug and alcoholic beverages. Long-term use of the flag should be carried out under the control of blood parameters. In the case of having leukopenia, a further possibility of treatment depends on how large the risk of infections. When pregnancy Generic Flagyl has an impressive list of side effects, it cannot be used to treat pregnant women. The drug may have a negative effect on the fetus.
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The 2019 RBC Canadian Open golf tournament on the PGA Tour is taking place this week from June 6-9, 2019, at the Hamilton Golf and Country Club located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Here is a list of the prize money up for grabs this week for the PGA golfers at the 2019 RBC Canadian Open.
The RBC Canadian Open dates back to 1904. It is the third oldest tournament on the PGA Tour trailing only the British and U.S. Opens. Leo Diegel holds the record for most wins with four followed by Tommy Armour, Sam Snead and Lee Trevino with three each. In modern times, Jason Day won this event in 2015 and Tiger Woods was a winner here in 2000. Dustin Johnson is the defending champion.
Total prize money up for grabs at the 2019 RBC Canadian Open is $7.6 million. That's up a huge 22.6% over the $6.2 million that was up for grabs in this PGA Tour event last year.
PGA Golf Prize Money Up for Grabs at the 2019 RBC Canadian Open
- Winner - $1.368 million
The winner of the 2018 RBC Canadian Open will earn $1.368 million. That's up 22.6% over the $1.116 million in prize money that Dustin Johnson earned when he won this tournament last year.
- Second place - $820,800
- Third place - $516,800
- Fourth place - $364,800


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best film: Persona is Bergman's most radical film and a breakthrough visually for the great auteur. I have it as his top film. It may be Sven Nykvist's best work and the complex narrative, which beautifully realized visually, has influenced Polanski, Bunuel (that obscure object of desire) De Palma and Lynch amongst others. The dueling performances are superb but that alone doesn't make a top 30 all-time film—its Bergman and his use of mise-en-scene blocking/staging, lighting and set piece magnificence. It is an experimental and challenging masterpiece.
most underrated: I actually don't have much here. The consensus has done a solid job of not underrating things. If anything, I'd pick leone's the good the bad and the ugly as being slightly underrated. I think it's a top 50 all-time film and they have it at #160. It is clearly a stylistic pillar and on the faux mount rushmore of films as far as the use of film editing and the finale, the duel, is cinematic perfection- if your top 100 doesn't include this film I think you're flat wrong and are missing one of the key modes of language in film style.
most overrated: Au hasard Balthazar at #34, which is where the TSPDT critics have it, is not something I can get behind. I get the allegory, and bresson's distinct storytelling is something I admire and appreciate, but the austerity and implied brilliance of it pales in comparison to that of like leone's masterpiece or bergman's as my best film of the year. I'm closer to like 500-700th all-time.
gem I want to spotlight: who's afraid of virigina wolf is one of the most confident, jaw-dropping debut films from an auteur in cinema history. Nichols is a genius of casting, with taylor and burton, and makes important choices (close up usage and use of black and white) that are so instinctual and vital to the finished product. The atmosphere he creates helps take it away from its stage-bound origins.
trends and notables: 1966 is often cited as the low-point for Hollywood/American cinema. There are a lot of awful films and I love the American new wave from 1967-1979 so I can't disagree- there needed to be a change. Nichols is a breath of fresh air in Hollywood (his 2nd film in 1967, the graduate, would be a major pillar in that new wave) but he's really the only American that made a top 10 film in 1966. It's still a solid year with the dominance of bergman, fellini, tarkovsky, Antonioni, bresson and others. These are major auteurs in cinema history doing solid work in 1966. We have the first archivable film for Robert Redford in the chase. Charlotte Rampling has her first archiveable film in georgy girl and same for Vanessa Redgrave in both a man for all seasons and blow up. They are both amazing actresses and its weird how often I compare them with their regal beauty and iciness. The late John Hurt has a small role in the oscar winning film a man for all season and as I mentioned above this is the debut, and what a debut, for director Mike Nichols. Though none of them make my top 5 performance below Michael Caine (Alfie, gambit), Steve McQueen (sand pebbles, nevada smith) and paul newman (harper, torn curtain) are probably the biggest stars on earth and do great work in 1966.
best performance male: I may be out there on a limb but I think Eli Wallach gives the best performance of the year in the good, the bad, and the ugly. It's not an overly strong year in this category so I actually would select all 3 leads (including van cleef and eastwood) as my five finalists, and I think it's Wallach who is given the heaviest lifting to do in the film and he's mesmerizing. Logically the film would work with Eastwood and Van Cleef (the non-verbal performances of all 3 are masterful) but its Wallach's that adds such a dynamic dimension. He's a clown, complex, and completely believable as a cold-blooded killer from scene to scene. Behind those three I'd be remiss if I didn't highlight the work of Richard Burton. I actually can't believe I haven't mentioned him before (he's wonderful in like 1964's beckett with o'toole as well). This is the perfect vehicle for him and his battle scenes with Elizabeth Taylor are breathtaking. Lastly, Robert Shaw absolutely holds the viewer capture his few minutes on screen in a man for all seasons. It's a tour-de-four in miniature and my final pick for top 5 performance of the year here.
best performance female: I'm going with Elizabeth Taylor in who's afraid of virgina wolf?. She's is so dynamic- a powerhouse. She gained weight and played an older woman and it paid off- it's the best performance of her career. Also, another factor in choosing Taylor (who would win in this category in almost any year) is that it's really hard to pick the top performance in bergman's persona. Bibi Andersson and Liv Ullmann are so good that it's impossible to distinguish the greater work between the two. Either one of those two actresses would win. My last performance here I wanted to single out was Anouk Aimée who is fabulous opposite Jean-Louis Trintignant in a man and a woman. Admittedly, there's a big gap here between the top 3 performances here and #4 but still- Aimée is worthy.
top 10
- Persona
- The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
- Andrei Rublev
- Blow-Up
- The Battle Of Algiers
- Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf
- Au Hasard, Balthazar
- Closely Watched Trains
- A Man and a Woman
- A Man For All Seasons
Archives, Directors, and Grades
|A Man And a Woman
|A Man For All Seasons- Zinneman
|Andrei Rublev- Tarkovsky
|Au Hasard, Balthazar- Bresson
|Blow-Up- Antonioni
|Closely Watched Trains
|Cul-de-Sac- Polanski
|Duel at Diablo
|Faster Pussycat Kill, Kill
|Georgy Girl
|Grand Prix- Frankenheimer
|How To Steal A Million- Wyler
|Kill, Baby, Kill- Bava
|Masculine, Feminine- Godard
|Morgan: A Suitable Case For Treatment- Reisz
|Nevada Smith
|Persona- Bergman
|Sand Pebbles- Wise
|Second Breath- Melville
|Seconds- Frankenheimer
|Seven Women- J. Ford
|The Battle Of Algiers
|The Big Gundown
|The Chase- Penn
|The Fortune Cookie- Wilder
|The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly- Leone
|The Hawks and the Sparrows- Pasolini
|The Pornographers- Imamura
|The Professionals- R. Brooks
|The Rise of Louis XIV- Rossellini
|Torn Curtain- Hitchock
|Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf- Nichols
*MP is Masterpiece- top 1-3 quality of the year film
MS is Must-see- top 5-6 quality of the year film
HR is Highly Recommend- top 10 quality of the year film
R is Recommend- outside the top 10 of the year quality film but still in the archives


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William T. Comfort III
Chief Investment Officer
Ty was a private equity investor with CVC Capital Partners, a leading private equity firm based in London, England, from February 1995 until December 2000. From February 2001 to February 2003 he served as a consultant to Citicorp Venture Capital (CVC). He is now principal of Conversion Capital Partners Limited, an investment fund he founded in 2003, with offices in London and New York.
Ty joined the Ergo Science Corp. board of directors in January 2001. He was appointed to the Kofax, Inc. board in 2007. He has served as a member of the board of directors of Lyris, Inc. since June 2002 and has served as its chairman of the board since November 2002. Mr. Comfort also served as a stockholder and director of numerous public and private companies as a representative of CVC Capital Partners and CVC.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Boston University and a Juris Doctor and Master of Law in tax law from New York University School of Law. He is also a member of the New York State Bar.
Ajit Puri
Investment Director
Ajit Puri
Investment Director
Ajit has experience working with senior executives and management teams to develop corporate strategy and guide the overall transaction process. He comes from a private equity and venture capital background, having worked in USA and UK.
He serves as Vice President – Corporate Development at IWSC Group, and is on the board of The Whisky Lounge.
Ajit holds a Master's degree in Accounting from Mumbai University and an MBA from Case Western Reserve University.
Richard Stoppard
Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer
Richard Stoppard
Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer
Richard is a senior marketing and business development executive with 20+ years' international blue-chip experience across a number of sectors including: Events, Retail, CPG and Consumer Electronics. Richard has broad experience in; international brand and consumer marketing, events, connected consumer journeys, operations, category management, and strategy with a proven track record in implementation delivering outstanding results, across developed and emerging markets from UK/US to China and Brazil.
In addition to his roles as Chief Marketing Officer and CEO – Culinary & Creative at the Conversion Fund, Richard is also a non-executive director of Kathryn Sargent Bespoke Tailoring and the Chair of the Advisory Board of the Leeds University Management School.
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Important: Please read the Qt Code of Conduct - https://forum.qt.io/topic/113070/qt-code-of-conduct
QWebChannel pass QObject from JS
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is it possible with a webchannel to pass objects (QObject derived) in js?
To explain it, i habe something like this:
class B; class A : public QObject { Q_OBJECT public slots: void pass_b(const B *b) {...} // do something with b } class B : public QObject { Q_OBJECT }
function someFunc() { var b = {}; // ignore how I got a b-object here ;) channel.objects.a.pass_b(b); }
As I see, a Json-object will be delivered. But when it comes to argument interpretation (
QMetaObjectPublisher::invokeMethod) the json-object is passed to a
QVariantand is checked if the needed parameter for the called method is
QVariantor if the QVariant-object can be converted to the needed type. But a json-object can not be converted to a
QObject. There is no check with
wrappedObjectsif the object is already known.
PS: I used the qtwebchannel module from the qt5 github repo in dev-branch.


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What is a pooch belly?
A pooch belly is where the belly protrudes outward even though you are not overweight. This is common in women, but also occurs in men too.
What causes pooch belly?
According to David Grissafi, author of Firm & Flatten Your Abs:
Pooch belly is caused by neurological problems. Basically, the "wiring" of your lower abdominal muscles is inhibited, allowing the muscles to relax and bulge out.
This can be a result of:
- c-sections,
- food intolerances,
- food allergies, and
- visceroptosis, ie compression and displacement of internal organs.
How to get rid of belly pooch
Assuming that you don't have excess belly fat, here are 2 tips on how to get rid belly pooch:
1. Food allergies and intolerances
Many people are unaware that they are intolerant to gluten in wheat (and other grains) and/or dairy. Food intolerances or allergies can cause inflammation, gas and bloating in lower intestines that result in pooch belly appearance.
Here's how to test if you are intolerant to wheat and/or dairy. Eliminate wheat and dairy products from your diet for 2 weeks. See how you feel and look. You may notice some positive changes that include losing belly pooch, losing body fat, resolving certain health issues (diabetes, chronic headaches, eczema, skin allergies, etc) and improved energy levels.
After the 2 weeks, reintroduce them one at a time to find out whether you are intolerant to one or both of them.
Most foods such as bread, cereal, crackers, cake, etc contain gluten from wheat or other grains (oats, barley, rye). It may not be possible to eliminate them completely from your diet. However, you may want to reduce its consumption as the first step to losing your belly pooch or a better health. Alternatively, choose gluten free food products where available.
2. Core exercises
Muscles that have been cut as a result of surgeries such as hysterectomies, c-sections and hernias tend to lack communication with the nervous system, thus causing a pooch belly. Performing certain exercises can help to re-establish this communication, tighten core muscles and help you get rid belly pooch.
Check out some of the recommended core exercises by David Grissafi here:
Core & transversus abdominis exercises
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Posted by Madeline Hoskin at July 23 2019, 12:54pm
This week our High Five album of the week is none other than the new family album by Backstreet Boy, Howie Dorough.
Speaking of, you should enter our competition to win a free copy here.
The blast from the past has had us reminiscing about all the boy bands we fawned over in the '90s, and looking back on them now, our tastes have not aged well - and we've rounded up 10 posters that prove it.
1. The Backstreet Boys
It wasn't just their smooth crooning in I Want It That Way and Show Me The Meaning Of Being Lonely that had teen girls going wild ... from the below poster it would appear we also liked an ill-fitting suit and over-sized collar (Nick), a guy who got his hair blow dried at our mum's salon (Howie) and razor sharp goaties that could pierce glass along with our hearts (AJ).
Also, this poster:
My friends and I all agreed that Nick was "the hot one" back in the day - complete with bowl cut and dorky poses, apparently!
2. Hanson
Hanson MMMBopped their way into our hearts ... along with their baby faces, high-pitched vocals and luscious heads of hair that put our own to shame. They also posed for posters such as this:
You don't have to look closely to cringe over the fact that they were SO YOUNG. And that Zac got his hair braided like he was just back from a Bali holiday. And that all their posters obviously look like a band of brothers going through awkward puberty:
Bye, Bye, Bye had us saying Hello, Hello, Hello to JT's Maggi noodle hair, billowing silk shirt ensembles, and JC's questionable flat haircut that made him look like Spock (see below right).
4. 5ive
Again with the serious faces and the serious hair. Particular shoutout to Scott (second from the right) for boldly spiking his hair for maximum view of his scalp.
5. Take That
Robbie Williams and co sure knew how to show off their rigs, probably even more so than their vocal chops. Bet they regret posing for the below now!
6. Westlife
They really could have called Westlife "Three Blonde Triplets and Two Brunette Twins" (or TBTTBT for short). I can't for the life of me tell them apart, and the guy on the left looks like he selected his outfit from my wardrobe circa 1997.
7. 98 Degrees
Note to former teen self: Don't fall for guys who get their band's name tattooed inside a sun on their muscular arms. End of story.
They sure don't make boy bands like they used to! Which group was your favourite?
If you're feeling nostalgic, check out our '90s Boy Band Retro Rewind here:
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text: by Robison Bahnmiller Funeral Home 12/29/2017 - 00:41 in Obituaries 0 Comment Kenneth George Feldkamp, of Clinton, age 64, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at his home. Kenneth was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on September 10, 1953 to the late Milton and Margaret (Finkbeiner) Feldkamp. Ken married Nancy Haynes on July 22, 1978 in Ann Arbor, MI. In addition to his wife, Ken is survived by his daughter, Amy (Bryan) Marr of Britton, MI; son, John Feldkamp of Ypsilanti, MI; and grandchildren, Aiden and Allison Marr. He is also survived by siblings Diane (Earl) Horning, Albert Feldkamp, and Janet (Jase) Wholehan, as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Ken was preceded in death by his parents. Ken was a lifelong farmer on the family farm in Saline with his brother, Albert. Throughout their farming careers, the "Feldkamp Brothers" enjoyed raising pigs and crops, as well as going to auctions and farm shows. Throughout his childhood, Ken was a member of the Saline 4-H Farmers, Saline High School Future Farmers of America Chapter, and Saline Steer Club. While in these groups, he participated in showing animals and on judging teams, even traveling to and competing in several State and National 4-H and FFA Conventions. This love of showing animals carried into the rest of his life, as he was proud to help his children, niece, nephew, great-nieces, and great-nephews prepare their own animals, especially their pigs, for 4-H and other local fairs. Ken graduated from Saline High School in 1972, and following his graduation, began a career at Saline Area Schools as a custodian. It was there that he met his future wife, Nancy. "Mr. Kenny" truly enjoyed working with the staff in his various buildings over the years, but his favorite part was spending time with and helping the children who attended his schools. He retired from Saline Area Schools in 2010, after 38 years of service to the district. His family was incredibly important to Ken. The greatest joys of Ken's life were raising his children, Amy and John, and in recent years, being Grandpa to Aiden and Allison and spending time with them whenever he could. Ken was also a lifetime member of St. James United Church of Christ in Saline. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at St. James United Church of Christ, 11005 W. Michigan Ave., Saline, with Pastor John Deuble officiating. Visitation will be held at St. James United Church of Christ on Friday, December 29 from 2:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and Saturday, December 30, 2017 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at the St. James United Church of Christ Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. James United Church of Christ and envelopes will be available at the church. To sign Ken's guestbook, to leave a memory, or for more information or directions, please visit www.rbfhsaline.com. ObituaryKen FeldkampView the discussion thread. Robison Bahnmiller Funeral Home We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity. Follow the author on or visit Personal Blog


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My stellar undergraduate Kallie Feldhaus received a PinS award from DU to fund her summer research. We'll be looking at the effects of noise pollution and density on female search costs in crickets.
The lovely Claudia Hallagan has been showing us the animal-husbandry ropes.
The talented Gabby Gurule-Small has been teaching us how to run phonotaxis trials!
We're so excited to get our project underway!


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Posted on Jul 30/2011
Seems like it has been a very late start to the run but the chinooks are finally showing up in decent numbers. Lots of fish being caught in Moricetown right now. Only a couple days before the bait ban kicks on the Bulkley so get out while its a little bit easier.
Water is quite clear now even though it is still quite high for this time of year.
Also the first fish my 21 month old has seen. Fish are very humorous apparently.
get out & play today!!
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Capture the Shot is owned and operated by little old me, Matthew King. I've been a photographer since I was able to hold a camera. For many years it was just a hobby but in 2012 I began working as a full time professional photographer. Self taught for the most part, I got my start mainly as a concert and event photographer but have steadily been adding to my tool box. I have been branching out into product, landscape, and now real estate photography, as well as shooting independent movies. My photos have been used for the Suburban Legends album Day Job, seen in Calabasas Style Magazine and have been used by A. Marie Jewelry. I am a proud member of The Professional Photographers of America (PPA).
I grew up in Southern California, specifically in the San Fernando Valley, and now I've transplanted to Simi Valley. I've been able to experience every kind of scene you can imagine. The beach, the mountains, live music, great cars, amusement parks, you name it. Everything is right here at my fingertips. Being a photographer here is absolutely amazing and the people you can meet come from everywhere in the world. What more can you ask for?
You may be asking "Where are you available to shoot?" and the answer is, just about anywhere you can think of. I mainly like to cover the Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange County areas, but I am available outside those areas with an added travel fee.
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I was recently interviewed for the report "Social Targeting: Why Facebook's Self-Serve Ad Platform Works" from Social Times Pro lead analyst Tameka Kee (@geekychic). The full report is available for download to subscribers. Here's an excerpt:
Case study: Facebook for direct response
Facebook's self-serve ads may be effective at building brand awareness, and less intent-focused than search, but that doesn't meant they can't be used for direct response campaigns. Take coupons, for example.
- Target audience: "Soccer moms"
- Brands involved: CPG food brand
- Agency/Developer: Bulbstorm
- Flight time: Four weeks; April 2010
- Cost: $5,000
Bulbstorm's client wanted to position itself as a "cost-effective, convenient family meal." The Facebook ad copy asked users to share tips about how they saved money for their families. The ad drove traffic back to the brand's Facebook page, where users received a coupon after they posted a money-saving tip.
- 8,000 new fans over the course of four weeks
- 4,000 family savings tips submitted
Why it worked: First, Bulbstorm targeted the ads using age, gender and marital status. The ad also featured a call-to-action that focused on encouraging users to engage with others, not just promoting the brand. The addition of the coupon added direct response metrics to the "branding" benefits, since the advertiser could track how many Facebook users actually redeemed the unique code.
"We were especially proud of this campaign from a cost standpoint, because $5,000 was relatively inexpensive for such a competitive demographic," Bulbstorm marketing director Matt Simpson said.
"These moms spend lots of time on Facebook playing games, among other things, and CPGs with huge budgets go after them. It's difficult for smaller brands to compete, but the combination of smart targeting and compelling content made it possible."
The campaign would have also been far more expensive if it had run via paid search on Google or Bing, given the competitive landscape.
Copyright 2011 WebMediaBrands Inc. All Rights Reserved. Reprinted with permission from SocialTimes Pro.


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Hello All!!
Hope all is well out there. I can't believe that this is my 200th post - how our time has flown by!!! I've been trying to come up with something special for this post - so hopefully you will enjoy it :-) I had planned to do some remodeling of the post pictures at the top, but I'm having a hard time parting with them - can you believe those pictures were taken almost a year ago??? I have added a few new blogs to the websites I follow and I also added a button for anyone who wants to add themselves as a follower (can you hear me begging for followers to add themselves - sometimes I feel alone out here in the blog world!).
Yesterday, we drove to Bodensee, a large lake that lies between Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The lake was beautiful and Brenna loved the ferry rides that we took. The top picture is the 2nd ferry that we rode - it was 3 stories and really, really nice. The water was very clear and really smooth - our weather was perfect as well - maybe low 80s or upper 70s. The lake was about a 2 1/2 hour drive - much of it through the very curvy roads in the Black Forest. I don't love riding in the back through all the curves - some were just like U-turns on any road in the US!! The towns we drove through were very picturesque, and we picked one out early to have supper at on the drive home. When we arrived at our destination, we hopped on a ferry very quickly and went to Constance (one of the towns on the lake). From there, we strolled over to Insel Mainau and then walked around there. We liked the island, but felt the price for entry (can you believe they can charge for the whole island??) was pretty steep. The island was extremely crowded - not something I loved, but what can you expect at the pretty tourist spot? Brenna slept through most of our tour of the Mainau, and woke up long enough for a tour of the Butterfly house and an ice cream treat and then we caught a 2nd ferry back to Meersburg where we had parked. Amazing how much more expensive our 2nd ferry ride was (double the cost of the 1st ferry), but it was a much nicer boat and we weren't willing to walk the minimum 40 minutes back around the island to the cheaper ferries. (Although after riding the second ferry, I was ready to stay on for the rest of the day - I think I could just spend the day on that boat, lol). It was really relaxing to just stroll and the sailboats looked beautiful on the water.
Today, we rode our bikes into town. Amazing that it is all downhill for the ride in, so I knew that it was going to be more challenging to come home. It wasn't too bad, other than the bug that I ate - yuck (there went the yummy flavor of the frozen yogurt from town...bummer). Brenna did well in her chariot that is pulled behind the bikes (lucky for me, Dustin pulled her). We worked on some cleaning - lots more to do - I am really far behind on that one!
Happy birthday goes out to my brother Ryan and my niece Sydney. We have been thinking about you and hope you have a great birthday weekend!!
My other thought is for our 200th post, I would put down things I am thankful for. I think about things I am thankful for very frequently over here and thought I would share some (maybe some will even make you laugh!!) (and I'm sure I'm going to miss some)
I'm thankful for the opportunity to travel and see a new part of the world. I'm thankful that my husband was given this opportunity for his job, and I'm thankful that he has a good job. I'm thankful that I am able to stay home with our daughter at this time in her life. I'm thankful to have our daughter in our lives. I'm thankful to have the husband that I have in my life - thankful that he lets me take him for granted (I don't mean too, really I don't), thankful that he lets me steal his pillow at night (he is way better at sharing than I am) and lets me hog the bed. I'm thankful that he is considerate of my feelings and is a great partner (hopefully that doesn't mean that I walk all over him...). I'm thankful for our families who have always supported us in the decisions we have made and struggles we have had. I'm thankful to have our wonderful families. I'm thankful that even though we miss each other, we are only as far as a phone call away (even though that makes hugging much harder). I'm thankful for the phone system and skype which makes keeping in touch with our families much easier. I'm thankful for the computer which helps make "seeing" the outside world and family possible. I'm thankful to have a dog to get me out walking most days - otherwise who knows how often I would go outside. I'm thankful to live in a beautiful town where the locals are friendly and stores are within walking distance. I'm thankful to be able to do lots of my hobbies here and that my husband supports me with them :-) (even though he hates all the stuff I collect to do them, lol). I'm thankful for the new friends we have made while living over here and thankful for the friends we still are able to stay in touch with in the US. I'm thankful that I am able to share my life via this blog - thankful that people are interested in reading about our lives and our travels. I'm thankful that our landlord is friendly and loves to share food and wine with us. I'm thankful that I don't have to hammer my furniture back together in the US (and I'm thankful when the couch I am sitting on doesn't crash to the floor like it did today). I am thankful my husband doesn't mind if I don't get all the housework done and is willing to help (even though I still grumble...). I am thankful he loves me. I am thankful that my daughter is here with me. I'm thankful for the candy aisles in Germany - thankful for the wonderful chocolate here...(even though my scale and jeans are not thankful). I am thankful that Brenna will behave for the promise of ice cream at the end of the tour. I am thankful that the Italian ice here is wonderful. I am thankful that Brenna loves coconut and cashews - at least I have someone to share it with. I am thankful for the new discoveries I get to make daily with Brenna. I am thankful for the opportunity to learn a new language (even though I am lousy at it - or I'm a lousy student...). I'm thankful that our german teacher loves Brenna and is very friendly. I'm thankful to have seen places that I only ever thought I would see in pictures. I am thankful that Brenna hugs me and gives me kisses. I am thankful that I must clean out the tub of toys before I can get in - I am thankful that Brenna has shown me how to play again. I am thankful for Brenna's imagination - I wish I could go back to that age. I am thankful for our families (that one is worth repeating). I am thankful for Dustin and Brenna. I feel so blessed for the things and people I have in my life.
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I feel very Boho Chic in this outfit. It definitely gives me the Beyonce walking around with a Baseball Bat vibe. Dont worry! I wont be going around breaking wind shields and all that lol. Fall is about layering pieces to make a really dope fit. Luckily for me, I have all my layers in one outfit.
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Ideal location combining the convenience of lower Dundarave with great views of downtown, harbour, Mount Baker and west along the shoreline. This 14 year old custom built, 4 bedroom home features 3 bedrooms upstairs, open concept living with large room sizes, lots of storage, large flat grass yard and an oversized recreation room downstairs. Other features include tilt and turn windows, new exterior paint, hardwood floors, 5 gas fireplaces, 3 covered parking spaces and a huge, flat driveway for additional parking or sports!


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Cameroon: Scatec-led consortium to build two solar PV projects
Cameroon power utility Eneo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a consortium led by Norway's Scatec Solar for the construction of two PV plants with a total installed capacity of 25MWp. The MoU, which was signed in mid-July and announced on 8 August, sets out the modalities for the project structure and the key milestones for the two projects and paves the way for finalisation of a power purchase agreement with Eneo and start of construction work, the utility said in a press release.
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Transplanted farmers have 'slow and steady' growth plan
Land prices along Montana 82 south of Kalispell are less expensive than many other places in the Flathead Valley. That's one reason Ted and Julia Wycall picked that area for their new business, Mountain Kind Organic Farm.
Another reason that spot was appealing is the upswing in the number of motorists using the cut-across road as the valley develops outward. While that increased traffic makes the 7-mile stretch of road more appealing to businesses converting open land to commercial space, the Wycalls intend to keep a large swath of land open for many years to come.
Their farm is over 100 acres, and this year they'll be cultivating 10 to 15 acres with vegetables for the first time since they moved in a year and a half ago.
The Wycalls, who also live on the land with their 15-month-old daughter Yve and 5-year-old daughter Kadie, have been farming for over 10 years, mostly on Ted's family farm in Maryland. Their greenhouse currently holds lots of starts and plenty of toys for their girls, who play in the space while their parents work.
The Maryland farm was experiencing enough success that they wanted to expand, but they found the red tape and hoops they'd need to jump through to grow the size of their operation in that state prohibitively expensive. They decided to seek out farming opportunities elsewhere.
That brought them to Montana, where Ted had gotten his bachelor's degree before heading back East to till the family land. The two got engaged in Philipsburg.
The couple teamed up with Scott and Megan Lester at Whitefish Stage Organic Farm and helped get that operation off the ground last year. It's now among the biggest farms in the valley.
"It's a new climate and it's new soil, but it's still growing vegetables," Ted said. "And we know how to do that."
Ted said the partnership worked well because he and Julia got some experience farming in the new climate and the new soil, and they didn't have to buy a lot of land before they did it. He said they came with plenty of equipment and the Lesters had plenty of land, so it worked out well.
The Wycalls' goal was always to start their own farm, so when they found the plot in the Somers area with views of the Swan Range, it was perfect.
Eventually, they hope to create a semblance of their Maryland farm on their new farm. They won't raise livestock this year, but in future years they hope to expand their offerings to include fresh, farm-raised meat along with their vegetables.
They also hope to cultivate a you-pick raspberry and strawberry section that will encourage patrons to spend more time on their property and eventually expand to cultivating closer to 25 acres. Julia described their growth plan as "slow and steady."
Two barns sit near the highway on the south end of their property, and they will sell their products out of the one closer to Flathead Lake. The couple also spent time working on orchards in the valley before this, so they will use those contacts to get cherries and apples to sell out of the stand as well.
Ted said the network of farmers in the Flathead Valley has helped them settle in professionally and socially, and the East Coast transplants have enjoyed being here.
"Wherever we go, we find that farmers are good people," he said.
The Wycalls plan on going to the farmers markets in Bigfork and Kalispell, and said it is likely they will frequent the ones in Columbia Falls and Whitefish as well.
The couple is also hoping to distinguish themselves by taking a unique approach to their community supported agriculture program.
Typically, these programs have customers who pay a relatively large sum of money up front and then receive a box of produce from the farm each week throughout the growing season. It helps support local farmers because it gives them money at the time of year when they incur the most expenses, and it also makes customers feel more invested in the venture.
"We've been CSA growers for quite a while," Ted said. "Our main focus in everything we do is always going to be quality."
The Wycalls are changing that formula to give customers more choice. Rather than a traditional, pre-arranged box dictated by the farmer, they are allowing customers to put money on a debit card-like device, and then spend money at the farm store or farmers market as they please throughout the season. Those with a card will also get 15 percent off their purchases.
They think it will be good for people who want more of one item than another, or those who are out of town a lot and might miss many of the mandatory weekly pick-ups traditional programs require. They are hoping the differences will help them attract people who might have had reservations with more traditional community-supported agriculture programs.
They offer the cards in increments of $200, and they are available until June 1. More information can be found on their website, www.mountainkindfarm.com.
Reporter Peregrine Frissell can be reached at (406) 758-4438 or email@example.com.


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Expert panel helps patient advocates improve online engagement on sensitive topics
Patient advocates who attended the 2016 American Urological Association (AUA) annual meeting in San Diego had the opportunity to participate in a breakfast panel discussion on ways to improve social engagement around tough, sensitive topics. The panel, which was sponsored by Astellas, titled "Tackling the Tough Topics Online," provided a forum and insightful discussion on challenges and solutions to uniting online communities around difficult topics.
The panel featured healthcare online influencers who, in their own right, have been successful in engaging audiences in the medical, oncology and urology space, among other sensitive areas:
- Christian Sinclair, M.D., assistant professor of palliative medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
- Michelle King Robson, founder of EmpowHER, Inc. and a nationally recognized women's health and wellness advocate.
- Charles J. Orlando, a self-established relationship expert, bestselling author, and TV personality.
"Topics that are most important to discuss may also be uncomfortable and sensitive in nature, especially in the online space. Our panelists offered terrific perspectives and insights that will help the advocacy organizations more effectively engage with patients online," said panel moderator Margaret Long, vice president, business communications and stakeholder engagement at Astellas.
The panelists tackled a number of challenges and real-world scenarios related to palliative medicine, prostate cancer, women's health, and sexual dysfunction. Attendees were given the following "Top 7 Tips for Tackling Tough Topics".
- Entice your reader, but don't give it all away.
- Worried your topic lacks appeal? Borrow interest.
- You don't have 1,000 words in social media. Rely on visuals.
- Make your reader feel something.
- Give readers something, before asking something in return.
- Make your passion contagious.
- Keep thinking. Keep learning.
Another 7 bonus tips for online engagement can be seen in the video above.


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Wrkncacnter wrote:Shadervoid is the first level of hell in the mararthon canon. For reference, MPID is the 7th level of hell.
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It'd be great if I could get a job in my field soon. Instead I have to look at this.
Anyway though, the Marathon community doesn't really forget anything. Just check out Mararthon: Yuge and some of the weird inside jokes between community veterans. Any ridiculous thing a member did, even if it was as a preteen in the mid-2000's, gets made into a permanent laughing stock. It's pretty strange.
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"It isn't romantic. It's cruel; it really is."
"Because there is so much at stake," Elias said.
"What is at stake?" Rybys said.
"The universe exists because THE LORD remembers it," Elias said.
"If THE LORD forgets, the universe ceases."
"Can he forget?" Rybys said.
"He has yet to forget," Elias said elliptically.
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2405 Square Feet / 1-Car Garage / 4 Bedrooms / 4.5 Baths
This striking and impressive 2-story coastal cottage craftsman style home,designed by Chris Stoyles at Archiscapes, features four bedrooms four and one half bath. The warm and friendly front porch creates an inviting look. The downstairs is open with 10′ ceilings, and the kitchen has a large island and upgraded appliances. There is a powder room downstairs for guests and each bedroom has its own bath. There is a side screened porch off the living/dining area.
The detail in this home with includes these custom upgrades: plumbing fixtures, lighting, quartz counter tops, upgraded bath wall & floor tile, upgraded wood flooring, open cell foam insulation in the ceiling. This home was purchased by an active family from Austin, TX who wanted to live at the beach and it is their full-time residence.


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Its official! { SPRING } has sprung here in my 'hood & Im rejoicing for having emerged through the perils of winter unscathed…without a sniffle of a cold or worse, flu! It could be due to the fact that there was that breaking of my ankle, surgery & all that which kept me in hibernation for the best part of 8 weeks….so Im thinking, did I really emerge victorious?
There are more than a few bloggers out there dealing with cold & or flu a the moment & I pity you. I wish you health & a speedy recovery because there is nothing worse than shaking with the sniffles. { Bless you all }
After my last two posts discussing the pitfalls of living in the country & the disappointment with BurdaStyle, Im in need of a quick project to lift the spirit & give me instant gratification. What is your go-to pattern, the one that you know so well & always have fantastic results from ? Id love to hear, do share…


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Burn bright in my life Burn away the things I hold tight Give me eyes to see Your kingdom the way You want it to be What can be worth more than You? What do I have I wouldn't lose If it means You and I look more alike? That's what I choose I'd give […]Read More


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An excerpt from Trevor Hardaker's email on 'SA Rare birds':
Prof. P. A. R. Hockey, Director of the Percy Fitzpatrick Institute of African Ornithology, renowned ornithologist, scientist, biologist, conservationist, etc. will be a name that will be known to many people that are in some way linked to the birding world in Southern Africa. Our shelves will be decorated with many of his contributions to our pastime – Roberts Birds of Southern Africa Edition Vll, Sasol Birds of Southern Africa, Waders of Southern Africa, hundreds of papers in scientific journals and articles in popular press, etc.
Phil's driving passion was birds – he loved them! He was one of the few professional ornithologists that was a true field birder as well, and an excellent one at that. His passion extended to listing and twitching as well, a combination not often found in academics, but there was little that excited Phil more than the prospect of chasing another mega. The traits that many will remember Phil for were his friendliness and encouragement. Even although he was a highly respected scientist, he was quite happy to talk to someone who had just recently developed an interest in birds and did everything in his power to encourage them to build on their interest. He was never too high and mighty to talk to anyone, no matter who they might be and what their standing in life was, and I think many a young birder was encouraged and inspired through his efforts.
On behalf of Hermanus Bird Club we extend our condolences to his family and especially to his wife Samantha.


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My plan for the start of this year was to do up Alt-Shift. And I did do some work on it. But now that I've done the hardest part of the thesis submission process, I suddenly feel I have a lot more mental capacity to devote to writing, and a certain other project has been nagging me no end. So all right, Raine, all right. You win. I'll edit Reclamation over April, hopefully bringing it together more cohesively and comprehensibly. And then maybe I can see better the pros and cons of writing a third (fourth?) book versus trying to fit everything into Reclamation itself.
However, this brings up a related issue. Reclamation and Ascension are two books in the same timeline. Ascension happens first, and leads essentially directly to many of the events of Reclamation. Reclamation, however, sets up a lot of mysteries and questions to be answered… a good half of which would be answered simply by having read Ascension first.
So perhaps I should do them out of chronological order, and have the story move around the timeline, at least in terms of publishing order. Ascension answers half the questions Reclamation poses – what's really going on and how did we get here? – and adds its own layer of urgency to Reclamation's other half: what do we do next? Which would then be neatly tied up in the as-yet-unnamed third book. At least as long as it works best having a third (fourth? Ascension is starting to look really long…) book, which I think it will, given the nature of Reclamation.