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I am using optiSLang Plug-in in Ansys for sensitivity analysis and optimization purposes, I know that also Ansys have the Response Surface Optimization option but still I have many parameters (7 Parameters) as inputs and 10 output parameters, it generates about 80 DP (Design Points), I want to accelerate the process and use my GPU power with the CPU, is that possible? if yes, How?
My Laptop Specs:
CPU: Intel Core i7-6700HQ 2.6GHz 4 Cores (can goes up to 3.2GHz)
GPU: Nvidia GTX 970m 3GB VRAM


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Madonna might have told the world to "Express Yourself" way back in 1989, but it's millennials who have taken self-expression to a whole new level. And we've only got Instagram to thank for that.
That's not because — despite what the headlines might say — we're a bunch of vain narcissists with nothing better to do than take endless selfies. It's actually because Instagram, and the mass adoption of cameraphones, has democratised self-expression and portraiture for everyone, regardless of class.


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The Sanctuary is Open
Our friend H has a heart to share the gospel with hipsters, liberals and new age spiritual types. Her approach is creative, non-threatening, loving and inspirational as she tries to share about Christ in a language they would understand. In this story, H shares about how a sleepover turned into an opportunity to pray over a friend.
It's Saturday, and I'm spending the day with my dear friend Daisy. Daisy is a Jesus-loving, veggie-eating, cooperative-going, bicycle-riding, no-hair-brushing-but-definitely-leg-shaving (not that hippy), skinny-jean-wearing, classic-literature-reading, poetry-writing girl, similar to myself.
Daisy also tends to float around doing nothing in particular, working on art projects, and casually changing the world one person at a time.
Daisy and I are spending another day together, another day of being at peace with being, another day of sharing about our dreams last night and how our hearts are doing today, another day of loving the people who are put in our path.
Evening comes and she wants to make cheesecake. We don't really have ideal ingredients for that, but she is going to be experimental with what we have. I text two of our friends- Margaret and Hal. "Daisy and I are making cheesecake, and we need someone to help us eat it." Hal happens to be nearby our house so he happily comes over.
He gets to my house and he is all excited to explain to us what has just happened to him (he is a very talkative and energetic person). "I had to walk here because I drank a beer, so I couldn't drive."
"You drank one beer and you couldn't drive?" I say.
"I haven't had a beer in forever and it was freaking nine percent alcohol!" he explains. He then pulls out all his remedies- two expensive nutrient drinks and a special herbal pill from the cooperative to help with too much alcohol intake. "These will keep me from having a hangover," he says.
The situation cracks me up but it also reminds of what a gem he is. Hal is one of the most socially, environmentally, and health conscious individuals I know. He can talk for a long time, and all his talking is about what's messed up in the world and the way things should be to get set right. He's set as many of these things right as he can in his own life, but still it's hard for him to function in a world that doesn't completely agree with his convictions.
Hal talks to us for quite a while about these things, and I'm learning from him as usual.
Then Daisy's "cheesecake" is finished. I daringly take the first taste of the funny-looking substance. "This isn't cheesecake," I say. "This is flan soufflé."
We eat our flan soufflé with raspberries on top while watching Oh Brother Where Art Thou.
Near the end of the movie, Margaret shows up, and we serve her some bona fide "flan soufflé."
"Would you guys mind if I stayed the night?" asks Margaret. She is working early in the morning, and she works right next to our house. We enthusiastically say yes. Then Hal speaks up. "Umm so, I've actually been sleeping out in a tent the last few nights in a friend's backyard. I feel bad going home so late at night because they have kids, and I don't want to wake anyone up closing my car door…" he trails off. (Hal house-sits as a means of shelter, and he is between house sits right now.)
"You can sleep over too if you'd like," I say.
"Oh great!"
We set him up on a bunch of couch cushions with a sleeping bag on top, since he is way too tall/long to sleep on the couch.
Two of my roommates are gone for the weekend, so we have spare beds. Margaret sleeps in the single bedroom. Daisy sleeps with me in my king bed that I normally share with Oceana.
With the lights out and all our guests comfortably sleeping, Daisy and I are finally able to talk in whispers. "This is so great!" she says. "I know!" I say. We don't need to explain; we both know what the other's talking about. These people who we love, and have loved many a day, who don't yet know where their place is in the world- these people have grown to trust us and to receive from us, to let us feed them, house them, and help them feel safe. We share the joy in each other's eyes, and it's a great joy. We begin to pray for them. For a long time we pray quietly in tongues and let the Holy Spirit show us beautiful visions about what he's doing in each of their lives. We pray over their sleep and say, "Let the presence of God, that's in this house, fill their sleep. Let them sleep in perfect peace and dream of heavenly things."
The next morning, we wake up about the same time as Hal. Margaret has already gone to work. "How did you sleep?" I ask Hal.
"So well!" he says. "I slept like a baby." It appears he has no hangover, thankfully. He walks back to his car and drives it back over so that he can make us coffee, and so that we can use the eggs that he personally collected from a farm he was house-sitting for.
We have a lovely morning drink damn good coffee that he made in some special coffee contraption- something between a pour-over and a French press- I can't keep track of all the coffee revolutions these days. And damn good eggs too. And damn good salsa that he bought us from the cooperative on his way back over.
We decide that sleepovers are the best thing ever- way better than hangovers- and possibly better than pour-overs.
After he leaves, we walk over to visit Margaret in the coffee shack where she works. "I slept so well last night," she says. "Sometimes the atmospheres of a place affects me a lot. I love being able to sleep in a place that feels like a sanctuary."
Come one, come all. The sanctuary is open.
Inspired by H's story? You can read more from H here.
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This sock design was written for the Biscotte Mystery Sock Club - October 2015.
The pattern is written in one size and you can extend the length of the foot according to the desired size. The number of stitches to cast-on may seem too large but note that the triangles and diamond shapes are made of diagonal rows and that's why the number of stitches has been revised accordingly.
A diagram is available at the end of the document. Upon reading this chart, you have to figure that the scheme is presented in two dimensions while the actual form of this diagram is a cylinder. For this reason, you will see shapes that are repeated (in gray): they are there to help you visualize the evolution, step by step.
That said, do not be fooled (or discourage) by the scheme. The chart is there to support the pattern but you can follow the written instructions without using the diagram if you prefer. Despite appearances, this model is very instinctive and easy to knit. Have fun !!
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Well written.
Love this pattern. Pattern is very well written and quite fun to knit. Highly recommend.
My husband saw the pattern and wants some socks like this. He can't wait for me to finish these.
Love the color of this yarn but I don't expect to get to it until after the first of the year. Too many other projects to complete for the holidays.


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Slammin!! It's the new single from my solo music project Starbound Renegade. Blowing up the synthwave genre with powerful pop punk hooks and catchy melodies.
The name comes from that state when you are aligned with your soul. When you are in the zone, so to speak. You are joyful, creative, and manifesting your dreams. You are channeling your higher self into this 3D reality and drawing to you everything you need to complete your vision and create all the satisfying creations you came to Earth to do. Inspired by the work of Esther Hicks.
Head on over to StarboundRenegade.com and you can hear the full track and download it for free. I've even got a t-shirt and sticker combo pack for those that want something a bit more tangible.


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This post originally ran in Maine Educator Magazine.
Grounded in the National Board's Five Core Propositions that describe what teachers should know and be able to do, the certification process is designed to collect standards-based evidence of accomplished practice. In all 25 certificate areas, candidates are required to complete four components. A general description of each component follows. The specific instructions will vary by certificate area, as will the standards assessed by each component.
Component 1 : Content Knowledge – This computer-based assessment asks you to demonstrate knowledge of and pedagogical practices for teaching your content area. You must demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate content, which is necessary for teaching across the full age range and ability level of your chosen certificate area. This is assessed through the completion of three constructed response exercises and approximately 45 selected response items. An assessment overview containing additional details is found at www.boardcertifiedteachers.org/about-certification.
Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction – This classroom based portfolio entry is primarily comprised of samples of student work and an accompanying written commentary. You will submit selected work samples that demonstrate the students' growth over time and a written commentary that analyzes your instructional choices.
Component 3: Teaching Practice and Learning Environment – This is a classroom-based portfolio entry that requires video recording(s) of interactions between you and your students. A written commentary in which you describe, analyze and reflect on your teaching and interactions will also be submitted. Both the video and the written commentary should demonstrate how you engage students and impact their learning. Component 4: Effective and Reflective Practitioner – This is a portfolio entry that requires evidence of your impact across your professional responsibilities as an educator including your students, peers, and community.
The certification process is now more flexible than ever!
As we continue to roll out revisions to the certification process, you can set your own pace and sequence and pay as you go.
• Each component costs $475, and you have the option to pay for and submit components separately.
• All components must be completed within a three-year period. If you need to retake a component, you will have two opportunities. The National Board has advanced the teaching profession by establishing and maintaining the definitive standards of excellence in teaching and certifying more than 100,000 educators against those standards.
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The Digital Scholarship Lab (DSL) is a state-of-the-art lab that supports digital scholarship, e-research, cross-disciplinary collaboration and innovation. Researchers can access, integrate, and share current and future research across all disciplines using digital tools and resources such as the following:
More info about technology and hardware in the DSL, please visit https://dsl.fit.edu/technology.
Martin Gallagher, DSL Manager. Contact info: email@example.com or 321.674.8638.
The DSL is available for use by the entire Florida Tech campus community. Reservations for research sessions, classes, meetings, workshops, and video wall presentations can be coordinated with DSL Support Manager.
You may drop in any time while the library is open. For more information please visit https://dsl.fit.edu/using-the-lab/.
The library provides services to help faculty, students connect with the resources and tools to meet research goals. Services include:
For GIS assistance, contact: Librarian Rob Sippel at 321-674-7585, or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Tutorials on software such as Adobe Connect, Google Apps, JMP Statistical, Microsoft Office are available from Florida Tech Information Technology.
Visit this Florida Tech IT site for discounted and/or free software and hardware, such as desktops, laptops and accessories.


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If I pour your cup, that is friendshipI am looking forward to participating in an online course with Tamara LaPorte (aka Willowing).
If I add your milk, that is manners
If I stop there, claiming ignorance of taste,
that is tea
But if I measure the sugar
to satisfy your expectant tongue
then that is love,
sitting untouched
and growing cold.
She has filled the hole left in my heart by Bob Ross. Do you remember him, and his happy little trees? I loved Bob Ross, coming from my grandmother's ancient old television, telling me and her how to use a fan brush, and how to wash oil out with solvents and then beat the brush against the easel.
My grandmother is the one who first handed me a paintbrush and some oils, before I'd hit the age of ten. She took her ducks and ponds and fir trees seriously, and I loved Bob Ross for it. She was a farm wife with no one but him for company. He had lived through aggressive military training, and saw no reason to live in a world that did not have happy little trees in it. Hear, hear!
Willowing has her own version, with whimsy style painting, nonviolent communication, and Byron Katie. It makes me happy. It's that holiday from irony I'm always craving.


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Hat mir sehr gut gefallen. beinhaltet viele gute Gedanken, aber wichtig ist, dass Leser danach weiterhin selbst denken und kein neues Modell der Welt übernehmen, dass eben nicht auf Fakten basiert.
For months I have wanted to read this book and in January I finally got around to it. Hans Rosling and his co-authors present an intriguing guideline to form a fact-based worldview. In their book, they educate about the actual state the world is in -- and it's dramatically better than what most people think. In addition, they teach about the instincts we use to wrongly think about the world.
In a world where news, social media, others around us (myself included) talk about anecdotal evidence most of the time rather than always knowing the actual proportions of current problems, this book is an amazing guideline. It might become my new go-to reference that I think I will re-read every once in a while. I can whole heartedly recommend this book to everyone.
I do have one nit-pick, though: At one point, they report the fact that tigers, giant pandas and black rhinos are now not more endangered than they were in the 1990s. While this is an encouraging anecdote, here they make the same mistake they want to teach the reader not to make. Why pick 3 examples from the whole data, while the overall state of wild life seems to be getting worse and worse? According to a WWF report, for a lot of species, the populations have drastically decreased in the last 40 years. Maybe the book has already taught me how to questions these factoids before judging the whole, but they could have also picked a more representative data set, I think.
Nonetheless, wow, what a great view of the world. Realistic, yet optimistic (he calls himself a "possibilist", I like that).
Having seen some of Hans Rosling's talks online years ago, then learning about his death after that, and now seeing this book as a summary of his life's work really moved me. I think this is a must read.


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Remi is such a funny little girl. She gets herself into silly situations, and I'm not always sure she knows how funny she's being.
One afternoon, she tried jumping off her storage containers and Daddy told her no. But he said, "Now if you want to jump off you're table, that's another story…" So guess where she went…straight to the table. And that brave little girl jumped off!
She has figured out how to make a stage anywhere in our house-her step stool! We have regular evening dance parties, and she brought the stool in it to dance on!
I was trying to take her picture because she was wearing an outfit that one of my friends gave me. She sat in the box and said, "Momma take my picture! I'm a package!" Silly girl!
She's just a hoot!


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Registration for this event is now closed. Please call Marisa Griffith at 515-294-5680 with questions. Join us as we welcome back all Wrestling alumni. This weekend will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1970 NCAA Championship team.
Schedule of Events
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The mission of the Iowa State Letterwinners Club is to foster a continued lifelong relationship with Cyclone Athletics for all athletics alumni and champion an environment for current student-athletes to excel in both the classroom and in competition.


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Digital Marketing ANSWERS! Report:
I've used these reports to:
I've Doubled (or better) Sales
I've generated pretty amazing numbers but doubling traffic, clicks, conversions and subsequent sales is pretty normal.
I've Earned Top Rankings on Google
By targeting the right traffic, for your specific business, it's pretty common for you to obtain top rankings.
I've Driven Traffic that Generated $100+k in sales in One Month
By earning top rankings on Google, I've driven targeted traffic to websites that convert well for specific businesses.
I've Generated over $90M in Jobs
From leads I've generated nationally, I've generated over $90 Million in construction jobs.
… and it all started with Digital Marketing ANSWERS! Reports I've created."
Mr. BURY!, founder & CEO Driving Designs
What does
A N S W E R S! stand for?
ACRONYM Sentence: People are Actively (right Now) Searching Words on search Engines and you can get a report of these current keywords for your target market (that will convert well for your business), Ranked on a Spreadsheet – right now!
The Top 5 things an ANSWERS! Report can show you:
What keywords to TARGET and why.
With the way the report is color coded and organized, it becomes abundantly clear what keywords to target and why.
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The Pareto Principal says that 80% of our results come from 20% of our efforts. By knowing where NOT to put our attention, we do LESS WORK and produce MORE RESULTS.
Get MORE Targeted Traffic
It's a FACT – When you target the right traffic, for your business, Google rewards you with FREE Organic traffic & lower-cost Paid Ads.
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You will easily be able to improve your digital marketing strategy by seeing what your completion is focusing on and may have missed.
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LPIC-1 Exam Cram Session
The LPI LPIC-1 Cram Session will be lead by Kenny Armstrong, Linux Academy. Kenny will field any technical questions and help prepare you before you take the exam. Participate to learn more about the importance of understanding the objectives prior to writing your exam, the exam structure, and why obtaining your certification will be professionally beneficial. Come prepared with questions!
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I hope at least some of my readers felt at least a slight twinge at the statement in the last Empty Board (#4): "the player's ultimate goal, which is of course to win." If you are talking about the making of decisions about good and bad moves, the criterion is how the move relates to the goal of winning (except in teaching games), but for many players, it is misleading to suggest that they play the game in order to win. Certainly there is a sense in which you are trying to win, but I don't think I'm the only player who would say that some of my most enjoyable games have been losses. I like to play the game, not just win the game. If we are talking about why we play, it seems more accurate to say that we play to enjoy the amazing challenges of trying to find the best strategy and plays, which may or may not result in our winning. So there are two somewhat different senses in which good and bad come up in go: 1) does this play contribute to victory? and (2) am I enjoying playing this game? This distinction surely applies in life as well. In life, as in go, it's fairly easy to answer the second question. In life, however, the first question is very difficult to answer with confidence. You decide to play go, so you have some sense of what you are doing and why, but you don't decide to be born. Maybe if we had a chance to play the game of life more than once, we could figure out what it is all about. In the meantime I recommend trying to play go more often.
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Giving Back – Cleaning For A Reason
St. Louis Cleaning Team has been affiliated with Cleaning For A Reason for over 10 years and counting. This organization puts women undergoing cancer treatment in touch with cleaning companies in their respective areas that provide cleaning services at no charge. In the span of this partnership, St Louis Cleaning Team has provided over 250 free cleanings to over 70 different women. Read more


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A rigged professional fist-fighting tournament 20 years ago led to the downfall of one family and changed the course of both families forever. The patriarchs of the Duan and Ye families faced each other in an epic professional fist-fighting tournament that went horribly wrong, and the two families have been sworn enemies ever since. Duan Yi Qiao (Tony Sun) is the son of one of the feuding families who also is an expert fist fighter as well as heir to the family's successful entertainment company. When his family targets the last standing building of the Ye family for redevelopment, the feisty Ye You Li (Esther Liu) is determined to put up a fight to keep her family's Fist-Fighting Hall from being taken over. When Yi Qiao then finds out something about his past that makes him question his own identity, can he and You Li fight for what is rightfully theirs? "Mr. Fighting" is a 2005 Taiwanese drama series.
- Original title
- 格鬥天王
- Romanized title
- Ge Dou Tian Wang
- Volunteer Team
- Mr. Fighting Volunteer Team
- Broadcast Network
- Broadcast Period
- 01-16-2005 to 05-29-2005
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If you have bought or sold property in the past, you have asked this question at least once: "Why are closing costs so high?"
Closing costs are those associated with the purchase of a property. These can include an application fee, prepaid interest, a title search, title insurance, homeowner's insurance, legal fees, lender fees, and taxes.
You can expect to pay between 2 and 5% of the purchase price of the home in closing costs.
As you search for a home, you may be asking yourself how to reduce closing costs or are closing costs negotiable?
Keep reading to get an overview of what to expect at the closing table and tips on how to save on closing costs.
What Are Closing Costs?
Closing costs were highlighted above and encompass all of the fees necessary to finalize or "close" your mortgage. Let's look at the specifics of closing costs.
1. Loan-Associated Fees
- application fee
- origination fee
- underwriting fee
- document preparation fee
- credit report fee
- upfront interest on the loan
2. Title Fees
The title company does a title search to make sure the property is "clear"; no liens, etc.
Title insurance prevents you from incurring a loss if the ownership of the property is ever questioned.
3. Fees Associated with the Home
- appraisal fee
- home inspection fee
- flood certification
4. Taxes
There is a transfer tax which is a deed tax, also known as a stamp tax.
City and county property taxes are paid upfront for the remainder of the year.
Why Are Closing Costs So High?
This is a question that many homebuyers ask. You've saved money for a down payment and boom! You're hit with closing costs.
The reason they seem so high is that there are a lot of fees associated with a loan and the transfer of property to make sure it is an airtight sale with no problems showing up later.
Closing costs vary by state, but you can get an idea of what your costs will be by doing a little research before you put an offer in on a home.
How to Lower Closing Costs
Believe it or not, there are some ways to lower closing costs so don't blindly accept what is being offered. Here are some ways to save.
1. Credit Score
Before you apply for a loan, get your credit score up. High credit score equals low risk. Banks will want your business and you'll get lower rates on the mortgage and insurance.
2. Programs to Help
Look around for programs that will assist with closing costs. For example, Everyday Hero Housing Assistance Fund helps cover closing costs for community service workers like those in the medical field, teachers, firefighters, etc.
3. Shop Around
When searching for a lender and title work, check out their fees. Look for a lender with lower fees. Use the same title company for both title insurance policies, the buyer's and the lender's policy.
Be Prepared Ahead of Time
Now that you know the answer to the question, "Why are closing costs so high?", you can mentally prepare yourself for this added expense and hopefully reduce some of the costs. Bookmark our site for more real estate advice.


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Difference Between Place Branding and Place Marketing: Quick Guide
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I suspect Obama ALWAYS had planned to suspend the 2016 elections and stay in power; but Hillary's illness may provide the excuse (if WWIII and/or economic collapse fail to provide justification) for martial law and King Obama…
As Marc Slavo wrote for SHTFplan.com and Zerohedge.com in this article:
"The events are all lined up, and the system is geared for chaos. At any moment, a despotic leader could take control.
But how could it ever happen in America?
With economic collapse again on the horizon, and a basket of issues coming to a head, several factions of the population are tipping towards revolution. Much of it has played out in the election cycle; the establishment has lost all credibility, and the people are seeking anti-establishment voices. Alternate means of maintaining control are implemented.
Homeland Security is taking control of the election process, making a fair election completely impossible. Optics and careful PR is used to script the election, and maintain a favorable narrative – and one that is explosive enough to produce radical and unexpected results that might drive anger over the edge.
Millions of people have been driven by the media to violently oppose Trump, and may well start riots across the country if he wins the election, that is, if Obama doesn't stop the elections first. Likewise, if Hillary is elected and take office, it could spawn a civil war, of words… or worse.
Any number of pretexts could theoretically come into play, but no scenario has become more likely than Hillary dropping from the race and stirring, well, a shitstorm like politics has never before seen.
If Hillary is too sick, President Obama could opt to suspend the election, and it could make any number of groups unleash, giving way to civil unrest.
The police state is ready to contain economic/food riots, and are also poised to use martial law to maintain order, using an iron fist.
Chaos and order will repeat in cycle, and everything will become unstable, decline and render the population depraved and vulnerable.
Radio host and political expert Michael Savage appeared on the Alex Jones Show and warned that the new Hillary card could be the unexpected reason for one of the most dangerous scenarios on the books.
If these events came to pass, would the Constitution and rule of law ever be restored?"
As I wrote the end of Antichrist 2016-2019:
"I realize there are a few major developments that would have to take place in the Middle East, and in America, for my scenario to play out as described. If I am wrong, America will continue on about the same as it is today, and President Obama will leave office uneventfully in January 2017. But as he said at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in May 2014: "Everywhere I look there are reminders that I only hold this job temporarily. [Laughter] But, it is a long time between now and 2016. And anything can happen."
David Montaigne loves to study history and prophecy, especially when his research leads him to clues that can help solve great mysteries. Years ago you may have passed him near the archives in Washington D.C., London, or the Vatican – or shared a bus ride to a pyramid or temple in places like Israel, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, Mexico or Guatemala… but it is now more likely he is searching for answers online – at home in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania – where he celebrates every possible moment with his three inquisitive children, who remind him that we should never stop asking questions.
Nostradamus, World War III, 2002 – reviews Nostradamus' prophecies about a long, worldwide conflict between Islamic and Christian nations, which Montaigne concluded would begin no later than early 2002.
End Times and 2019 – compares Bible prophecies about the end of the present world with myths, monuments, and scientific facts to conclude that the Bible and other sources repeatedly point to an end in December 2019.
Antichrist 2016-2019 – establishes the location of "Mystery Babylon," the "King of Babylon," and the evidence that he will be revealed to the world as the Antichrist at the mid-point of the world's final seven years in June 2016.


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Getting pulled over is extremely stressful! That awful feeling of seeing those flashing lights and knowing they're for you is the WORST! Here are a few things to keep in mind for the next time it happens to you that just might get you out of a ticket…
1. Put your turn signal on as soon as possible, even if there's nowhere to pull over. That way they know you're at least trying to. But if they turn their lights AND their siren on, it means they think it's a good place to stop, so pull over right away.
2. Kiss up to them BEFORE they go to their car to run your info. That's usually when they decide whether or not to give you a ticket. And once they write one, they can't take it back. Writing a ticket and then ripping it up only happens in movies.
3. Don't be short with them, but don't talk too much either. They might get suspicious if you give a one-word answer to every question. But they might just get annoying if you start rambling too much.
4. Try to make them laugh. Which sounds a little risky, but apparently it works. We're assuming a bad joke has the opposite effect though. So don't force it.
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Here is our new calf, Phoenix, at five days old. It must be admitted that she is a rather ugly calf. She inherited the underbite of her daddy, my grade Jersey x Holstein bull Charles Bronson, and his white Holstein eye rims, too. When she was born, her head had been squeezed in the birth canal so long that capillaries in the whites had burst, giving her blood-red circles around her eyes. "Devil calf!" joked my friend Alison. But looks aren't everything, right?
Fee has a small white spot on her right hip, a large one on her left, plus little white twinkles on her ankles and a white-splotched chest and udder.
The bottom half of her tail is white, so when she gallops with her tail high it appears that she is hoisting the flag.
When I turn the herd out at night the cattle put their heads down to graze and Fee immediately flings herself into a run.
When she's out of breath she'll stop by mama for a lick and a hug…
and a quick snack.
Katika's supply has settled down to five gallons a day plus whatever Fee is taking. The edema is gradually subsiding.
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and down.
Lucy's old horse Birch does not like cows, but he manages to be tolerant of babies. His expression was long-suffering the day she decided to stand under his belly. Now she just keeps close.
And then another burst of energy.
A girl's just got to have fun!
I'm off to do barn chores and milk early before opening the rental store at 7:45 AM.


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Styled with blush tones and a varied assortment of plant life, this space has a particularly millennial feel. Propped up against the wall, this light blue wire rack offers a great solution for displaying plants and acts as an eye-catching focal point within the space. To achieve this finished look, simply add mismatching, bright toned plant pots and one of each of your favourite house plants.
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15. Display your house plants in an indoor greenhouse
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Find it at Einrichten Design.
16. Group pot plants for a contemporary feel
If you're short on surface space, or are simply looking to make more of a feature out of your house plants, grouping assorted species together on a hanging stoneware tray is a great option that adds depth and interest to a space.
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Maharana Pratap
|Maharana Pratap
|13th Maharana of Mewar
Pratap Singh I in a painting by Raja Ravi Varma
|Maharana of Mewar
|1 March 1572 –
19 January 1597[1]
|Udai Singh II
|Amar Singh I
|9 May 1540
Kumbhalgarh, Mewar[1][2]
(Present day:Kumbhal Fort, Rajsamand District, Rajasthan, India)
|19 January 1597[1] (aged 56)
Chavand, Mewar[1]
(Present day:Chavand, Udaipur District, Rajasthan, India)
|Maharani Ajabde (consort)
|Amar Singh I
Bhagwan Das
|Sisodia Rajput
|Udai Singh II
|Maharani Jaiwanta Bai
|Sisodia Rajputs of Mewar II
|Hammir Singh
|Kshetra Singh
|Lakha Singh
|Mokal Singh
|Rana Kumbha
|Udai Singh I
|Rana Raimal
|Rana Sanga
|Ratan Singh II
|Vikramaditya Singh
|Vanvir Singh
|Udai Singh II
|Pratap Singh I
|Amar Singh I
|Karan Singh II
|Jagat Singh I
|Raj Singh I
|Jai Singh
|Amar Singh II
|Sangram Singh II
|Jagat Singh II
|Pratap Singh II
|Raj Singh II
|Ari Singh II
|Hamir Singh II
|Bhim Singh
|Jawan Singh
|Sardar Singh
|Swarup Singh
|Shambhu Singh
|Sajjan Singh
|Fateh Singh
|Bhupal Singh
Pratap Singh I (pronunciation (help·info)) (9 May 1540 – 19 January 1597), popularly known as Maharana Pratap, was the 13th king of Mewar, a region in north-western India in the present-day state of Rajasthan.
Early life and accession[edit]
Maharana Pratap was born in a Hindu Rajput family. He was born to Udai Singh II and Jaiwanta Bai.[3][4][5] His younger brothers were Shakti Singh, Vikram Singh and Jagmal Singh. Pratap also had 2 stepsisters: Chand Kanwar and Man Kanwar. He was married to Ajabde Punwar of Bijolia.[citation needed] He belonged to the Royal Family of Mewar.[6]
After the death of Udai Singh in 1572, Rani Dheer Bai wanted her son Jagmal to succeed him[7] but senior courtiers preferred Pratap, as the eldest son, to be their king. The desire of the nobles prevailed.
Battle of Haldighati[edit]
The bloody Siege of Chittorgarh in 1567-1568 had led to the loss of the fertile eastern belt of Mewar to the Mughals. However, the rest of the wooded and hilly kingdom in the Aravalli range was still under the control of the Rana. The Mughal emperor Akbar was intent on securing a stable route to Gujarat through Mewar; when Pratap Singh was crowned king (Rana) in 1572, Akbar sent a number of envoys entreating the Rana to become a vassal like many other Rajput leaders in the region. When the Rana refused to personally submit to Akbar, war became inevitable.[8][9]
The Battle of Haldighati was fought on 18 June 1576 between Maharana Pratap and Akbar's forces led by Man Singh I of Amer. The Mughals were victorious and inflicted significant casualties among the Mewaris but failed to capture Maharana.[10] The site of the battle was a narrow mountain pass at Haldighati near Gogunda, modern day Rajsamand in Rajasthan. Maharana Pratap fielded a force of around 3000 cavalry and 400 Bhil archers. The Mughals were led by Man Singh of Amber, who commanded an army numbering around 5000-10,000 men. After a fierce battle lasting more than six hours, Maharana found himself wounded and the day lost. The mughal were unable to capture him. He managed to escape to the hills and lived to fight another day.[11]
Haldighati was a futile victory for the Mughals, as they were unable to capture Maharana Pratap, or any of his close family members in Udaipur. As soon as the empire's focus shifted north-west, Pratap and his army came out of hiding and recaptured the western regions of his dominion. [12]
Reconquest of Mewar[edit]
Mughal pressure on Mewar relaxed after 1579 following rebellions in Bengal and Bihar and Mirza Hakim's incursion into the Punjab. In 1582, Maharana Pratap attacked and occupied the Mughal post at Dewair (or Dawer). This led to the automatic liquidation of all 36 Mughal military outposts in Mewar. After this defeat, Akbar stopped his military campaigns against Mewar. The victory of Dewair was a crowning glory for Maharana Pratap, with James Tod describing it as the "Marathon of Mewar".[13][14] In 1585, Akbar moved to Lahore and remained there for the next twelve years watching the situation in the north-west. No major Mughal expedition was sent to Mewar during this period. Taking advantage of the situation, Pratap recovered Western Mewar including Kumbhalgarh, Udaipur and Gogunda. During this period, he also built a new capital, Chavand, near modern Dungarpur.[15]
Death and legacy[edit]
Reportedly, Pratap died of injuries sustained in a hunting accident[16] at Chavand[15] on 19 January 1597,[1] aged 56.[17][18] He was succeeded by his eldest son, Amar Singh I.
Historian Satish Chandra notes that
Rana Pratap's defiance of the mighty Mughal empire, almost alone and unaided by the other Rajput states, constitute a glorious saga of Rajput valour and the spirit of self sacrifice for cherished principles. Rana Pratap's methods of sporadic warfare was later elaborated further by Malik Ambar, the Deccani general, and by Shivaji Maharaj.[19]
In popular culture[edit]
Film and Television[edit]
- 2012–2015: Jodha Akbar, broadcast on Zee TV, where he was played by Anurag Sharma
- 2013–2015: Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap, broadcast by Sony Entertainment Television (India), where he was portrayed by Faisal Khan and Sharad Malhotra
- 2016: ABP News presented Bharatvarsha, in which episode 8 showcased the story of Maharana Pratap.
- 1946: Maharana Pratap[20]
- 2012: Maharana Pratap: The First Freedom Fighter
- ^ a b c d e "Rana Pratap Singh – Indian ruler". Encyclopedia Britannica. Archived from the original on 16 June 2018. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ^ Köpping, Klaus-Peter; Leistle, Bernhard; Rudolph, Michael, eds. (2006). Ritual and Identity: Performative Practices as Effective Transformations of Social Reality. LIT Verlag Münster. p. 286. ISBN 978-3-82588-042-2. Archived from the original on 12 April 2017. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
- ^ Rana 2004, pp. 28, 105.
- ^ Sarkar, Jadunath (1994). A History of Jaipur. p. 48. ISBN 978-8-12500-333-5.
- ^ Daryanani, Mohan B. (1999). Who's who on Indian Stamps. p. 302. ISBN 978-8-49311-010-9.
- ^ Sharma, Gopi Nath; Mathur, M. N. Maharana Pratap & his times. Udaipur State: Maharana Pratap Smarak Samiti. p. 29.
- ^ Lal, Muni (1980). Akbar. p. 135. ISBN 978-0-70691-076-6.
- ^ Sarkar 1960, p. 75.
- ^ Chandra 2005, pp. 119–120.
- ^ Jacques, Tony. Dictionary of Battles and Sieges. Greenwood Press. p. 428. ISBN 978-0-313-33536-5. Archived from the original on 26 June 2015. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ^ Sarkar 1960, p. 77–79.
- ^ Chandra 2005, pp. 121–122.
- ^ https://rajsamand.rajasthan.gov.in/content/raj/rajsamand/en/about-rajsamand/tourist-places1.html
- ^ A. N. Bhattacharya (2000). Human geography of Mewar. Himanshu. p. 71.
- ^ a b Chandra 2005, p. 122.
- ^ Sharma, Sri Ram (2005). Maharana Pratap. p. 91. ISBN 978-8-17871-003-7.
- ^ Gupta, R.K.; Bakshi, S.R. (2008). Studies In Indian History: Rajasthan Through The Ages The Heritage of Rajputs (Set Of 5 Vols.). p. 46. ISBN 978-8-17625-841-8.
- ^ "Maharana Pratap - Mewar". www.chittorgarh.com. Archived from the original on 19 November 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2007.
- ^ Chandra, Satish (2000). Medieval India. New Delhi: National Council of Educational Research and Training. p. 164.
- ^ Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (2014). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Routledge. p. 615. ISBN 978-1-135-94318-9. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- Sarkar, Jadunath (1960). Military History of India. Orient Longmans. pp. 75–81.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- Chandra, Satish (2005). Medieval India (Part Two): From Sultanat to the Mughals. Har-Anand Publications. ISBN 9788124110669.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- Rana, Dr. Bhawan Singh (2004), Maharana Pratap, Diamond Pocket Books, ISBN 9788128808258
External links[edit]
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Maharana Pratap Singh of Mewar.
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Maharana PratapBorn: 9 May 1540 Died: 19 January 1597
|Preceded by
Udai Singh II
| Sisodia Rajput Ruler
|Succeeded by
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Hans Janzon from Gothenburg, Sweden is the Chairman of the Board of SACC- San Diego. Hans has great work experience from Swedish engineering & spent 12 years as CEO for Grolls, the Nordic regions largest specialist retailer for work wear & personal protection equipment.
Hans served as the President of SACC-San Diego from 2016 to 2020. Working with the chamber, Mr. Janzon wants to focus on Cleantech companies & with his engineering background he can bring a broader understanding of these concepts. He also wants to build strong connections to Sweden through his good connections with the West Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Gothenburg, Sweden's largest Chamber of Commerce. Furthermore Mr. Janzon wants to be a mentor & support for the management associates of SACC-San Diego.
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Anders Brunmark
Anders Brunmark grew up in Eslöv & later Kristianstad, Sweden. 1994 Mr. Brunmark started working at Johnson & Johnson & has stayed there since. During his years at the company he has worked with drug research within the fields of protein chemistry, immunology & cancer discovery, "enabling technologies" of different kinds, external relations & much more.
Mr. Brunmark will contribute with his great knowledge within pharmacy & biotech and his connection to biotech companies in San Diego. Having worked in various functions in pharmaceutical research, he has also received exposure for everything from identification of targets for Phase 2 trials. Mr. Brunmark hopes to give good advice & help to establish contacts in these areas.
Mattias Sköld
Mattias grew up in northern Skåne, a few kilometers outside of Örkelljunga. He went to high school in Klippan, where he studied economics. Mattias earned his master's degree in Electric Engineering with BTH (Blekinge Tekniska Högskola).
Mattias has worked for Nolato for 13 years in various positions as Project manager, Engineering Manager, Key Account Manager. After being transferred to San Diego he's been working as Director of Business Development.
Mattias is married to Annette Sköld, who is currently the President of the Swedish school in San Diego.Together they have two daughters, 10 and 7 years old.
Mattias is looking forward to contribute with his knowledge & network to guide & fulfil SACC-San Diego's goals & missions.
Alfonso Limon
Alfonso Limon was trained in Mechanical Engineering at San Diego State University & Mathematics at Claremont Graduate University. After earning his Ph.D. in Computational Science, Dr. Limon taught Mathematics at Harvey Mudd & Pomona Colleges.
Alfonso returned to San Diego to join a startup whose mission was to create a prototype device to manage congestive heart failure in hospitals, where he served as Director of Research. His work on this device led to the development of predictive analytics to manage CHF treatment using physics-based models coupled with machine learning techniques. In 2016, Alfonso joined Oneirix Labs as Chief Liaison of Research & Development. Oneirix provides expertise & consults with clients to optimize essential features of company operations, designs & future innovations using analytic methods. Alfonso is looking forward to helping SACC expand its technical outreach.
Patty Carran
Patty graduated from Ohio State University with a B.S. in Industrial Design. After moving to Southern California she co-founded Macro Communications, a full service design agency. As a digital treehugger at heart...her passion is infused in her every move. Patty is an experienced web designer with a penchant for problem-solving, good design, science & the great outdoors.
She has been in the design, web & digital strategy trenches since 1989, working with Fortune 500 corporations, automotive manufacturers, sports companies, small businesses & entrepreneurs alike. Today she consults on brand, website & digital strategy, and specializes in connecting her clients with their target audience.
With both her passion for the environment & her analytical, technical side she can help cleantech businesses grow. Patty's goal is to help the planet through her expertise in online marketing to elevate public awareness. She looks forward to supporting SACC members in their marketing efforts.
Gustaf Angelborg
Gustaf was born in Uppsala & stayed in the city to get his Master's Degree in Biomedical Science at Uppsala University. Through his studies & work at Q-Med AB in Sweden he was given the opportunity to move to the US & help a group of San Diego scientists start the company Halozyme.
Gustaf is currently working as a Senior Scientist together with the CSO at Intrexon to explore & evaluate new technologies. He has a broad knowledge from the industrial & academic settings in biotech with extensive experience in the fields of applied research, technology analysis, product development & customer support.
Gustaf will utilize his knowledge of the US Biotechnology Industry & his extensive network of connections to enable SACC-San Diego fulfil its goals.
Gary Litwak (Treasurer)
Gary Litwak received his BS in Accounting from SDSU & began his career with KPMG here in San Diego. After receiving his CPA, Gary moved to Uppsala, Sweden where he worked in Biotech at Applied Biosystems (later acquired by Thermo Fisher Scientific).
He then worked for Compaq Computer (acquired by HP) in Stockholm, Munich & finally Texas where he held the position of VP Finance. Gary returned to San Diego in 2005 where we was VP Finance for Kaiser Permanente Health Plan & most recently was Director Finance for Qualcomm & the spin off of Omnitracs.
He is currently retired & spends most of his time renovating
an old craftsman house from 1912.
Gary is looking forward to contributing with his knowledge of finance, tax & business background.
Peter Troija
Peter Troija is Vice President at Quidel Corporation and he leads all sales activities in North America. His experience includes more than 20 years of global practice as a General Manager and Vice President in the Medical Device, Biotechnology, Biopharmaceutical and Molecular Diagnostics industries. Peter has grown multi-hundred-million-dollar businesses and led global organizations in Europe, North and Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Peter's leadership has resulted in industry official company awards recognizing innovation, models for internationalization and business growth. He has deep roots in Clinical Laboratory and Point of Care testing and has held senior executive positions with Abbott Diagnostics, Danaher Corporation, Quest Diagnostics and Octapharma. Peter is multilingual and has lived and worked in Singapore, USA, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria and Sweden. For one-year, Peter lived in Guatemala where he also worked as a volunteer and as a translator (Spanish and German) for a German medical team. He holds a M.Sc., and an Executive MBA from Stockholm School of Economics, and has completed Management Training at Chicago Booth School of Business and at Harvard Business School.
Amanda Benson
Amanda is a Swedish-American online communications professional with roots in Skåne and San Diego. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business & Economics from Lund University and has worked with web and social media for over 10 years. Amanda's background is in financial communications and sustainability. While still living in Sweden she worked for the agency Hallvarsson&Halvarsson on their Corporate Social Responsibility team. She advised on how tech and online media can be used in an effort to reduce negative impact on the people and the planet, while still increasing profits. During her time at Halvarsson she worked on large accounts such as, IKEA, Husqvarna, Volvo and SCA, to name a few. Today Amanda runs the online marketing agency The Rise Factory. The agency has strict guidelines of only working with businesses who do good. The Rise Factory helps clients grow their people, passions, platforms and profits, using the latest online marketing and advertising strategies.


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What a meaningful way to celebrate International Women's Day!
I was filming Maasai for an NGO and came up with the idea to shoot outdoor portraits with studio light. This photo of communication between mother and daughter was taken in the Maasai village - Boma, Arusha area, Northern Tanzania.
Photographer: Vladimir Pcholkin Website: beekeeperstories.blogspot.ca
Each year, Canadian Evelyn Hannon, editor of Journeywoman.com reaches out to her online pals around the world -- travel bloggers, journalists and photographers -- to ask for their favorite women-centered photographs.
And each year, Evelyn's labor of love is to curate an online gallery using these submissions to showcase the strength and diversity of females at home and away.
This year her theme is: Wonder Woman. Evelyn explains, "Wonder Woman was gifted with many powers and skills, a heroine who stands for justice, love, peace, caring and gender equality. I like to believe that more than a bit of Wonder-Woman exists in Every-Woman around the world."
While exploring the Colonial Center of Quito, Ecuador we came upon this beautiful woman dressed in traditional garb. We timidly asked if it was okay to snap her photo, she not only kindly agreed, but sent us on our way with a blessing.
Photographer: Veronica James Website: GypsyNester.com
A most interesting part of this online exhibit is that each photographer is asked to give a mini back tale of the photo they are entering to hang in the digital gallery.
"Each portrait and each story is so different yet they all mesh, coming together in a wonderful celebration of the female sex," says Hannon. "We have everything from a Maasai mother-daughter in Northern Tanzania, to two grandmothers in Italy, to four generations of Irish women posing together for a family wedding."
Hannon explains that another magical ingredient each year is the generosity of the photographers. Though most of the contributors have never met in real life they are a family ready to help each other out, especially on International Women's Day.
Their enthusiasm for the project shines through in the photos and travel tales they share.
Have you ever seen such wonderful hair? That's one of the things I love about the Middle East.
Photographer: Evelyn Hannon Website: www.journeywoman.com/
As in past years, this exhibit will make its way around the world via social media. It spreads like wildfire and that, says Evelyn, makes all the work beforehand so very worthwhile.
International Women's Day is celebrated each year on March 8.
David and Veronica James, GypsyNester.com


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The drip pan in your Maytag refrigerator model MF12570FEZ is meant to catch water melting off the evaporator coils during the defrost cycle. After the water settles in the pan, the condenser fan blows warm air over the liquid to evaporate it. If the drip pan is cracked, the water entering it will end up on the floor underneath your refrigerator. Switching out the damaged drip pan for a new one is the only way to repair your leaky appliance.
How to Replace the Drip Pan in Your Maytag Refrigerator
As with any appliance repair, unplug your refrigerator, and turn off its water supply before you get started. We suggest protecting your hands and eyes by wearing work gloves and safety goggles during the repair process.
Pull your refrigerator forward, and move to the back of the appliance. Bend down, and unthread the screws holding the bottom, rear panel to the refrigerator. Place the panel off to the side.
Disconnect the wire harness found in front of the drain pipe and push it down, so it's not in your way. Now, remove the drain pipe from the compartment.
Locate your condenser fan and its cover, which you should find on the left side of the compartment. You'll need to carefully remove the cover and motor from the refrigerator before you can gain access to the drip pan. To do so, disengage its locking mechanisms by slightly rotating the cover from left to right while pulling it out of the compartment. When the cover is free, take it out with the condenser motor still attached to it.
Now carefully pull the copper line out of the retaining clip on the drain pan. Then, with a flat head screwdriver, disengage the locking tabs that hold the drip pan in place. Pull the drip pan out of the compartment.
Snap the new drip pan into the locking tabs, and gently push the copper line into the retaining clip on the pan. Reinstall the drain pipe, and reattach the condenser cover and motor. Finally, reconnect the wire harness found in front of the drain pipe and close up the back of your refrigerator by securing the bottom, rear panel to the appliance with the screws you have.
Finish up your repair, by plugging in your refrigerator and turning on its water supply. Don't forget to check underneath your appliance for the next couple of days to ensure the leak is completely gone.
If you don't feel comfortable replacing the drip pan in your refrigerator and would like a professional to carry out the repair for you, please contact us today to schedule an appointment with one of our highly trained appliance repair technicians.


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Today we'd like to introduce you to Melina Morales.
Melina, we'd love to hear your story and how you got to where you are today both personally and as an artist.
Born and raised in Milwaukee, WI, I always knew I wanted to live creatively in a big city. As a child, my dream job shifted from year to year but always stayed in the creative fields.
I first picked up a camera in high school and began taking portraits of friends. I then began working for a portrait studio and eventually became a second shooter for a well-known wedding photographer in my hometown. This led me to want to start branching out on my own and I started booking my own portraits and weddings and my weekday evenings and weekends quickly became filled with photography bookings.
We'd love to hear more about your art. What do you do you do and why and what do you hope others will take away from your work?
I am a graphic designer for a pharmaceutical marketing company by day and when I am not working my 9-5, I am a lifestyle photographer.
I love lifestyle photography because I can shoot people as they are, naturally. Time is fleeting and capturing moments before they escape us is everything. I strive to illustrate those special moments for people to look back on and remember that time in their life.
Do current events, local or global, affect your work and what you are focused on?
I think artists in today's world are more powerful than ever before with the influence of social media and the audiences they are able to reach.
I find a lot of inspiration in artists, local and international, that are organic. It's not always about the perfectly staged Instagram photo and it is nice to see some raw talent among the rest.
Do you have any events or exhibitions coming up? Where would one go to see more of your work? How can people support you and your artwork?
All my work is currently online and can be viewed on my website.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.melinamorales.com
- Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
- Instagram: @melinamoralesphotography
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Well deserve recognition to Melina . Her work as a photographer is impeccable!!!
She is a great photographer.
She is so patient with little kids and made the photography session smooth.


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Take a look at the account of the average Instagrammer, and what do you see? Mostly, dewy bronze skin and not much clothing. Somehow, these queens of social media seem to get the perfect look – every time!
A Spruce Up Of Your Home Ready For The New Season
The seasons seem to be changing quicker than they ever have before. One minute it was the summer, and the next we got hit with winter quicker than we could have thought. It was like someone flipped a switch one day and it was suddenly cold. But now the summer has come back around again, and we just know it won't be long until the colder months come around again. So although most of you will be enjoying the summer at the minute if you're from Aus, it's time to talk about the colder months. Because whilst we're enjoying a bit of warm, the rest of the world isn't, and it won't be long until we aren't either. The season changes should really influence the style of your home, and we're going to try and give you a little bit of inspiration that might help you to restyle your home. Keep on reading to find out more.
How To Choose A Swimming Pool For Your Home
If you're lucky enough to have a large garden, then you could really upgrade your space with the addition of a swimming pool. Many homeowners dream of having a pool of their own, and they can be more achievable than you might think, if you have the money. Swimming is not only a relaxing hobby but is also a great whole body workout if you're interested in fitness. A pool at home gives you somewhere to swim laps at home, encourage the children to stay active and somewhere to relax and have fun with the family. If you're thinking of adding a pool, here are some things that you should consider before choosing the kind of pool that you want.
How To Make Your Garden More Relaxing
Spending time outdoors is a classic way to relax and relieve stress and tension. Making your garden your sanctuary is a great way to give yourself somewhere to unwind. If your garden is currently more of a source of stress than a source of calm, then you can make things more relaxing with these easy ideas.
It Isn't Waste Until We Waste It: The 3Rs Of Zero Waste For Your Home
How much rubbish do you dispose of each week? One bag full, two? Of course, once it's out of our homes, we don't tend to think much about it anymore. After all, most of us live in places where our trash gets picked up and disposed of in landfills. Unfortunately, a lot of what we throw away doesn't biodegrade, which means landfill sites are getting fuller, and new locations just for rubbish needs to be found. Then there are the things that begin to break down, but also leak nasty chemicals in the surrounding ecosystem as they do so. In fact, as a rule, rubbish is bad, and making as little as we can is a smart idea. A topic you can get some tips on the post below.
Five Things To Consider When Planning An Outdoor Room
When you need more space for your family, moving house isn't always an option! Families take up a lot of extra room sometimes, and over time, the clutter and the stuff just has nowhere else to go. So, the best option that you can do is extend your home, especially when moving isn't feasible at that moment. So, it would help if you had a good solution, and for most people, an outdoor room is one of the best things they've added to their home. The family room is no longer a cramped space when you have an outdoor room to spill into, and you're reading this because you're getting ready to plan your own!
3 Design Tips For An Eco-Friendly Home
It's important for all of us to reduce our impact on the environment and the best place to start is at home. There are some simple changes that you can make to your behaviour and habits to cut your impact on the environment, but what about the house itself? You use a lot of energy to heat your house and power all of the electronic devices inside it, and that's not always great for the environment. But with a few simple design changes, you can make your house more eco-friendly in no time. These are some of the simplest ways to reduce the impact that your house has on the environment.


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Our commitment to collaborate with the library community
At Springer Nature, we stay in contact with our customers in a number of ways: through regular contact with our sales and account development team; by attending conferences; our own Library Advisory Boards and Summits; and our recently launched Librarian Survey. Open Access plays a key role in many of these conversations and we are here to listen and collaborate with you to find solutions that work.
Taking summits as a venue that gives our customers and us the opportunity to exchange ideas and feedback, and using this framework to truly learn from each other, this year we also used the summit set-up to focus a bit more strongly on various aspects of Open Access. By organizing two events in Frankfurt and Berlin with internal and external speakers this July and September, we were able to create a stronger understanding and awareness of how we are integrating OA in our product portfolio, and to further discuss shared challenges. Both meetings gave us the chance to focus on topics such as the transformation to OA and its challenges for libraries; to gain insights into and reflect on the OA strategy from a university's point of view; and to share our workflows and experiences with the group of nearly 30 guests.
To give another example, last June we brought together more than 40 librarians and heads of libraries from across Spain for an Open Access Day in Madrid. The event was primarily organized for the 11 Spanish consortia and all of their members in response to their need to better understand Open Access and Springer Nature's approach to it. Topics discussed and worked on included: OA policies and funding development by region, type and subject area and specifically focused on the Spanish region; Springer Nature's strategy with regard to Open Access; and additional explanations of why and how we support Open Access, as well as insights into our OA journal portfolios and how we're supporting the transition.
These three events and the valuable feedback we received from customers during and after them, as well as the valuable discussions and exchanges between our guests, reaffirm for us the importance of bringing people together at one table, helping them to understand different perspectives, listening to concerns and questions, and working on solutions together. This is also why we would like to encourage you to participate in our survey across the global library community, so that we can learn more about your challenges and our level of service to you. We hope that you will give us 15 minutes of your valued time and fill out this survey, which will be open through November 1, 2018.


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Argentinian illustrator – Al Margen – creates illustrations to point out the flaws in today's society. And like all pictures, they are more potent than a thousand words. He hints at corruption, narcissism, lies spread by the media – all that have combined together to create a degenerative society. Margen is observant, as is evident from his illustrations. He says that these are results of his anger, boredom, and nonconformity and are not created to please anyone.
FeedFond has collected 15 of Al Margen's illustrations, which portray the signs of our times. Scroll down to look.
Contents & Quick Navigation
- #15 Brainwash
- #14 Backstabbing
- #13 Free from mental slavery
- #12 Shattered self-image
- #11 Slave to technology
- #10 Don't let others pull you down
- #9 Self-destruction
- #8 Climbing up the power ladder
- #7 Selfie-consumed
- #6 Say goodbye to the old
- #5 Your face draws the crowd
- #4 Leave your mind behind
- #3 When good is mistaken for weak
- #2 Leave your children out of it
- #1 One-track mind
#15 Brainwash
#14 Backstabbing
#13 Free from mental slavery
#12 Shattered self-image
#11 Slave to technology
#10 Don't let others pull you down
#9 Self-destruction
#8 Climbing up the power ladder
#7 Selfie-consumed
#6 Say goodbye to the old
#5 Your face draws the crowd
#4 Leave your mind behind
#3 When good is mistaken for weak
#2 Leave your children out of it
#1 One-track mind
Vote for your favorite one in the Comments section below and share your thoughts on the illustrations. For more illustrations, check out Amusing Cartoons about Challenges Women Face Every day.
Please note: Articles you read here at FeedFond are genuinely for education or entertainment purpose only. We may earn commissions from the referral link to the products we review. However, this does not influence our judgment, but we strive to help people make an informed decision with positive and negative evaluations. We withhold any responsibility for any loss, risk, and personal or otherwise, experienced as a result, directly or indirectly, from any information or guidance given here.


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With the weekend here, it might be a good time to just stay in and watch your favorite TV shows. What a better way to get the most out of episodes of Stranger Things, Killing Eve, or This Is Us, then with the RCA 43-inch Class 4K Ultra HD LED TV and RCA 65-inch Class 4K Ultra HD LED TV — which are both now on sale for shockingly low, low prices at Walmart.
RCA 43-inch Class 4K Ultra HD LED TV
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Usually going for $450, the RCA 43-inch Class 4K Ultra HD LED TV is now going for just $180, or $270 off its list price. This is the perfect size for a bedroom or guest room in your home. It features 4K resolution for excellent picture quality in a smaller size. This RCA model includes a digital TV tuner built-in, so you can get a handful of over-the-air broadcast channels for free out-of-the-box.
It also features four HDMI ports — which is impressive because 4K TVs at this size usually only include two or three — and a single A/V port for old school audio and video components like DVD players and old school surround sound systems. Not bad for less than $180.
"While we've only had this product for a week so far, we're quite pleased with it," wrote a happy Walmart reviewer. "The set up was easy. The user manual is laid out well and thorough. The picture quality is excellent. We're able to easily see a difference in the quality between our previous television (1080p) and this television (2160p). I've had a couple of RCAs before, and they've always had an excellent shelf life."
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Normally retailing for $900, this RCA 4K TV is a great value for its Ultra HD picture quality and a large 65-inch size at a low price tag. In fact, this TV has four times the sharpness than traditional HD TVs with more brilliant colors and a richer entertainment experience.
It also comes with crisp audio with built-in speakers for clarity and heart-thumping bass. Meanwhile, it includes four HDMI ports for streaming devices like the Chromecast Ultra or Roku Premiere, and one USB port for thumb drives.
While it might not have the latest bells and whistles, this RCA TV is a really good budget pick for only $400. If you're looking to stretch your dollars with amazing picture quality with a gigantic size, then this TV is a really good option for this weekend.
"I bought this just in time for football season and I could not have been happier," wrote a very satisfied reviewer. "Picture is crisp on HD channels and I'm satisfied with the large SIZE for the price. Takes up my entire wall. I also use my Chromecast on this to make it a smart tv and wouldn't have it any other way."
Need another opinion? "This TV was very affordable. It has a very nice picture and it is sleek, thin, and lightweight," wrote this one happy reviewer. "The price, picture and sound make it a five star for me."
Another excited reviewer added, "I just love it! The picture is so clear and it sounds great too. Everyone loves the size. So large!"
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Posted by Lucy Kippist at October 4 2018, 1:43pm
As parents with young children, we are guaranteed to have moments that test us every single day.
But they're also the most profound moments for us and our kids to learn about self-regulation.
As Dr Stuart Shanker told Kinderling Conversation, the original scientific definition of self-regulation is: how we manage stress.
"Sometimes kids manage stress in ways that lead to more problems down the road, so we need to teach them how to navigate it effectively," says Stuart. "To do this, we ourselves need to be in a calm, balanced state."
Here, Stuart shares 5 easy steps to help your child become successful at self-regulation:
1. Reframe
Understand the difference between 'misbehaviour' and 'stress behaviour'. The difference is that misbehaviour means the child could have chosen differently. Stress behaviour, on the other hand, comes from systems deep inside the brain. This means the child isn't choosing how they're acting; it's a brain response.
"You can tell it's stress behaviour by observing the signs," says Stuart. "Their voice changes, it goes up a little bit, becomes faster and a little shrill. Their eyes change, their facial expressions change. When we see these signs, we instantly need to recognise that our child didn't want to behave this way, and we need to put a pause button on how we respond."
Listen to Dr Shanker on Kinderling Conversation:
2. Recognise
As a society, we have a very superficial understanding of what stress is. And stress is anything that requires the brain to burn energy to function. What we are seeing today is a generation of children who are over-stressed - once we begin to understand what these stressors are, we can reduce them.
Positive and negative stress exists for everyone, and children (like us all) need to learn how to manage both types of stress. Problems arise if there's too much stress, and one of the major stressors children face now is too much sugar.
"Often, there's too much sugar in the bloodstream and the child has to burn an awful lot of energy to bring it down to a safe level," Stuart advises. "Their brains can even work overtime at night to get rid of the glucose."
Parental stress also rubs off on children. "The demands on all of us are way too much – even reading the news of the day causes us stress. So, if we are stressed, it makes it harder for us to be in a calm state to help them become calm."
3. Reflect
Meltdowns are inevitable in childhood, and when they reach this point, it's important to know when and how to soothe them. Before we can help them learn how to deal with stress, we need to allow them to calm down - that's when they are most receptive and responsive.
"As parents, we need to learn to recognise the signs of getting close to the peak of their stress, so we can intercept," says Stuart. "Sit with them and talk about what just happened. Ask them to describe what they're feeling and remind them to take deep breaths. You can also encourage them to try something that removes them energetically from the situation."
4. Reduce
'Reduce' refers to your own behaviour as a parent. Your tone of voice and physical behaviour speaks volumes to a child.
"They're processing your body language. They look in your eyes, and on your face and listen for the intonation in your voice," says Stuart.
"Don't try and explain this process to your children, because they learn best through their body by experiencing feelings of calm. Their body and their brain need to register this lesson."
Lower your voice and speak very gently to your child when they're upset. It doesn't matter if they don't know the words you're using. The important thing is that they 'get' the tone, and the love and the safety and the security you're offering in that moment of calm.
5. Restore and recover
Every single child is different, and you have to help each child learn what is genuinely restorative for them.
For some children, 'restore' means reading a book, heading outside to play for a while or even colouring in. Whatever helps them tap into a moment of calm.
Once they've achieved this moment of calm, you can consider them recovered and ready to head back into their day. And don't be surprised if what helps them find this calm changes over time - it's bound to, and that's OK.
"If you teach them the internal process of what it means to feel calm, then they will learn to find those feelings for themselves," says Stuart.
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