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Explore our resources for launching remote book clubs that build connectedness, foster empathy, and provide opportunities for student-driven learning.
Explore our resources for launching remote book clubs that build connectedness, foster empathy, and provide opportunities for student-driven learning.
Use the documentary film Reporter to explore the changing landscape of journalism and challenge students to consider their roles as creators and consumers of news.
Explore the transformation of traditional Jewish life in late 19th- and early 20th-century eastern Europe through the story of renowned playwright and author, Sholem Aleichem.
Learn how to incorporate civic education, ethical reflection and historical context into a literary exploration of Harper Lee's novel, To Kill A Mockingbird.
Explore an award-winning collection of diaries written by young people during the Holocaust with the help of this resource collection.
War is only half the story. Use these evocative photographs with your students to explore the human stories that emerge in the aftermath of war and violence.
The online companion to our Nanjing Atrocities book includes maps, images, timelines, and readings for students to gain a deeper understanding of East Asia during World War II.
Explore the motives, pressures, and fears that shaped Americans' responses to Nazism and the humanitarian refugee crisis it provoked during the 1930s and 1940s.
Designed for California 10th grade world history courses, this unit guides students through a study of the Holocaust and the Armenian Genocide that focuses on choices and human behavior.
Lead students through a study of the Nanjing atrocities, beginning with an examination of imperialism in East Asia and ending with reflection on justice in the aftermath of mass violence.
Students examine the pressures on European Jews as they moved away from the shtetls to larger urban centers at end of the nineteenth century.
Students define propaganda and practice an image-analysis activity on a piece of propaganda from Nazi Germany.


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I knew as soon as Grant had a tickle in his nose that we were in for it. Even though he's been diligent washing his hands and using Purell, it was hard for him to avoid it when co-workers came into work while ill. (Yes, having a Masters degree doesn't automatically mean there's a lick of common sense.)
The first part of last week I was preparing - cleaning, catching up on laundry, stocking up on food and medicine - waiting for one of us to go down. John, the poor baby, was the first to feel poorly. Grant was electrofishing at night on Wednesday, and John developed a fever in the middle of the night. Thursday evening, I called the Dr. after he threw up. She said it was most likely the H1N1 virus since it's running rampant through the community. The pediatrician recommended giving him a dose of Tylenol and a dose of Motrin at the same time to break the fever and make him feel a little better. I didn't know you could do this - she said the Tylenol is processed through the liver and the Motrin through the kidneys so it won't overdose him, but not to do it all of the time. It did the trick. He slept pretty well.
Sam woke up Friday with a low fever in the middle of the night, but it didn't slow him down much. Saturday was a different story. He came out of bed in the morning burning up. His fever was 104.2. I immediately gave him the Tylenol/Motrin combo, and we put him in the tub. Grant had to hold his head up because he was so wiped out. Thankfully, the fever broke within an hour. He was pretty pooped the rest of the day, but never had such a high fever. By Sunday he was much better, and Monday was back to his busy self.
The last bit of drama was on Sunday when I took John into the immediate care clinic because I was concerned about dehydration. He wouldn't eat. He was so congested that it was hard for him to nurse, but he wouldn't even take milk through a dropper. The Dr. said he was slightly dehydrated, and showed me how to really get the boogs out with the aspirator. I had been cleaning out his nose, but obviously didn't get up in there quite enough! So, between the saline solution, aspirator and continued boiling water on the stove, he gradually cleared up to where he could nurse. Finally, on Tuesday his fever went away for good.
It's been a heck of a week, but I'm happy the boys are on the mend. I'm also very grateful I didn't catch it. I have no idea why since I'm chronically sleep deprived and running on fumes, except for the supplements that I call my voodoo meds. (I was ready to sacrifice a chicken, if necessary!)
My naturopathic doctor friend, Deb Oleynik, recommended a product called Oscillococcinum. It's a homeopathic remedy commonly used in Europe, and I picked up a couple of boxes at Smith's grocery store. I gave some to Sam, but think I might have been too late in starting it. I took it for three days. While I had a screaming headache and occasional chills, if that was it for me, I'm happy! By the third day, I felt fine. Exhausted from staying up with sick kids, but otherwise fine. I'm going to buy another box to have on hand, plus I"m continuing to take the elderberry extract and vitamins, including increased amounts of Vitamin D. I truly hope this is it for being sick this year, but I'm ready in case it isn't!

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One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. [Luke 18:1 (NLT)]
If I've learned anything in nearly fifty years of marriage it's that husbands don't respond well to nagging. They tend to turn deaf when their wives nag and carp. Moreover, I didn't respond well when my children badgered and whined for something. In fact, the more they whined, the less likely they were to get whatever it was they wanted. Understandably, I've had difficulty making sense of Jesus' parables about persistence and prayer.
In one parable, it's midnight and the persistent man keeps knocking on his neighbor's door. A friend has just arrived and the man asks for three loaves of bread for his hungry guest. With an empty larder and no quick-marts or convenience stores, the man must depend on his neighbor's generosity. The annoyed neighbor finally tires of the man's persistent knocking and, wanting to get back to bed, gives him the bread. In the second parable, a widow keeps pestering a corrupt judge with her appeals for justice against a man who has harmed her. Finally, worn down by her persistent pleas, the beleaguered judge grants her request.
After reading these two parables, it's easy to conclude that God wants us to just keep asking and pestering Him until we annoy Him enough so that He will grant our requests. While I might be willing to annoy a neighbor or pester my husband, I'm not so sure that harassing or badgering God is such a wise idea.
Perhaps my first interpretative mistake was in seeing the neighbor's and widow's annoying doggedness rather than their just causes. The neighbor was asking for a necessity and the widow was asking for fairness and protection. Many of my prayers are far more self-centered than selfless and more trivial than necessary. Both the neighbor and widow made their pleas because they knew they were powerless on their own. Instead of having our prayers focus on us, perhaps we need to focus them on the One who has the power to meet our needs.
My second mistake was in comparing (rather than contrasting) God with the annoyed neighbor and the vexed judge. Neither man was responsive; they both had to be hounded before they'd even listen. Neither man cared about friendship or justice; rather than granting the requests out of love or concern, their motives were self-serving. The heartless neighbor and the godless judge just wanted the bothersome pleas to stop so they could get back to their own lives. In contrast, God is always ready to listen to us and hears us the moment we speak to Him. Moreover, He grants our requests out of loving kindness and not from selfishness. While others may fail us, God never will.
Both parables tell us to be persistent in our prayers and both promise God's answer to those prayers. Jesus reminds us that, if heartless or godless men will grant our requests, we can expect much more from our loving and generous God. Yet, one look at my prayer list tells me God doesn't grant every request, no matter how persistently I ask. Some of my prayers have been years in the asking. Then again, maybe they have been answered, just not the way in which I expected. Rather than instant resolution, some may be works in progress. Quite possibly, I am asking the wrong thing or something clearly not in His will. Nevertheless, until He gives me a clear "No" or tells me how to amend my requests, I will remain persistent and patient in my prayers, confident that my loving Father knows exactly what to give his precious children. I'll just remember there is a fine line between persistence and pestering and between patience and pigheadedness.


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Archbishop invites public nominations for £10,000 theology prize - deadline 16th March
Thursday 9th February 2012Archbishop Rowan Williams is inviting members of the public to nominate titles for the Michael Ramsey Prize.
The Archbishop founded the Prize in 2005 to encourage the most promising contemporary theological writing and to identify it for a wider readership. The biennial prize commemorates Dr Ramsey (Archbishop of Canterbury 1961-1974) and his commitment to increasing the breadth of theological understanding among the Christian and non-Christian population at large.
The next prize will be awarded in 2013, and nominations are now being sought.
To qualify, the nominated titles must have been published in English between January 2010 and December 2011 and be available in the UK. They must advance theology and make a contribution to the life of the church, and should also be written in an accessible style.
The prize for the winning book will be £10,000, with £1000 for each of the other shortlisted titles.
Anyone may nominate a book, and the nomination form and further details are available at the Michael Ramsey Prize website. The form has been designed to ensure that all nominations meet the prize criteria.
Please note that the deadline for nominations is 16th March 2012.


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Looking good for Gareth
Watching the votes counted at the "Empress" table. Everyone looking worried ... except Chris who has obviously just had a pleasant thought, or is ahead of the others counting. Note: Leader and Deputy Leader in the background who have noticed that Cllr Parker has crossed the line (a white taped mark over which observers cannot pass)
Here in Empress we won again by a huge majority with Gareth getting more votes than anyone else in Rushmoor (1158 votes). More importantly, we gave vital aid and assistance to St John's, Grange, and WestHeath. So I am extremely proud of the work put in by the Empress Conservative Campaign Team, which included some new members that made a really valuable contribution especially Chris Griskell who has been an absolute star and is our new membership secretary.
For full results go to http://www.rushmoor.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=8098
The Council make up is now:
- Conservative - 30
- Liberal Democrat - 7
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In his latest series entitled Recollections in America, photographer David LaChapelle used a production process in which he builds "neo-collages" from acquired photographs taken during intimate family gatherings in America during the 1970-1980's. By introducing additional objects and people, which otherwise have nothing to do with the original images, the artist creates dystopian retrogrades. Preventing the viewer from discerning the original snapshots from the re-imagined, the nuanced manipulations (flags, firearms, slogans and other signs of American power) act to heighten the symbolism, and inherent contradiction of the American "Dream" already present in the source period photographs. An intimate, touching, and eccentric portrait...
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Pristine white sand, chilly winter nights, scrumptious food, heavenly horizons, melodious folk music, traditional dance; could it be any better for your ultimate break from the busy office life? Surrounded by the Arabian Sea, Kutch marks as the last Indian territory towards the west with numerous crafts, traditions and cultures brimming to the point of brilliance.
As Mark Twain says-Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness, dont hesitate and pack your bags since Rann Utsav is just around the corner. Discover yourself, hear silence, speak to the unknown and make new friends. The land of the white desert is waiting for you to unravel its mysteries.
Make your travel memories this season. It promises you mouthwatering cuisines, state-of-the-art metal crafts, embroidered stuff, traditional dances & events that you can never forget . . . .
Short Details:
Duration: 1Night/2Days
Type: Festival/Cultural Tour
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Day 0
Meet Adventure Geek representative at Dadar Station at 3:00 pm. Board Dadar-Bhuj Express and enjoy the Overnight Journey in train.
Day 1
Reach Bhuj at 7:00 am and head towards the Rann Utsav by private A/c vehicle.
11.00 AM to 12:00 PM: Check-in and freshen up in Tent/Bhunga
12.30 PM to 02.00 PM: Enjoy Delectable Local Cuisine Lunch at Dining Area
02.00 PM to 04.30 PM: Shopping/Adventure Time
04.30 PM to 05.00 PM: Evening High Tea
05.00 PM to 07.30 PM: Visit White Rann
08.00 PM to 09.30 PM: Dinner at Dining Area
09.00 PM to 10.00 PM: Cultural Activities followed by Grand Housie at White Rann Resort
Day 2
06.30 AM: Morning Visit to White Rann
07.30 AM to 09.00 AM: Breakfast at Dining Area
09.30 AM: Check-out and Departure for Bhuj with a Complimentary Sightseeing
Lunch enroute (TTMM)
Reach Bhuj station around 7 and catch a train/bus for Mumbai.
Day 3
10.30 AM: Reach Borivali Station
11.25 AM: Reach Bandra Station with Happy n Good Memories
Sightseeing places to be covered on the day of departure
Bhujodi/Hira Laxmi Craft Park/Vande Matram Memorial (closed on Monday) OR Shopping at Vania Bazar/Bhuj
Kutch Museum (closed on Wednesday/public holidays)
Swami Narayan Temple
Aina Mahal/Prag Mahal (closed on Thursday) OR Sharad Baug Palace (closed on Friday)
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May 15, 2019
Committed to an energy-wise Region
Energy plan sets, short, medium and long-term targets to 2051
Newmarket – York Region's 2019 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan includes short, medium and long-term targets resulting in an energy-wise vision of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from Region-owned and operated facilities and assets to 2051.
"York Region has long been a leader in identifying ways to reduce the amount of energy and greenhouse gas emissions," said York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson. "This is a practical plan, developed by taking into account the effects of extreme weather, costs, ease of services to residents and advances in technology."
York Region owns and operates over $12.3 billion in assets in the form of buildings, transit vehicles, fleet vehicles, water and wastewater facilities and supporting infrastructure. The plan outlines ways the Region can further reduce energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through a mix of conservation, efficiency and renewable energy alternatives.
The Region's annual corporate emissions are projected to fall to 30,600 tonnes by 2051, which is 60% below its 2014 emissions baseline. Strategies to reduce corporate emissions are aligned with four focus areas which include buildings, non-transit fleet, transit buses and water and wastewater processes.
"A conservation first approach has been embedded into all aspects of the energy plan," said City of Vaughan Regional Councillor Mario Ferri, Chair of Environmental Services. "Not only does it meet legislative requirements, the plan is driven by the Region's vision of achieving net-zero carbon by 2051."
York Region completed its first energy plan in 2014 and it was updated in 2016. Accomplishments to-date include:
- Living Building certification for the Bill Fisch Forest Stewardship and Education Centre as the first building to achieve this recognition in Canada
- Completion of 17 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED certified buildings
- Making retrofits to York Region Transit buses resulting in increased efficiency and 1,100 tonnes of GHG emission reduction per year
- Approving pilot project for six battery electric transit buses
- Installing anti-idling and hybrid technologies that reduced ambulance fuel consumption by 84,500 litres since 2017
- Integrating 18 hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles into the corporate fleet to achieve better fuel economy when compared with standard combustion engine alternatives
- Conducting energy audits to identify opportunities at existing buildings
- Installing 21 solar panels that generate enough energy to power 45 average sized homes for a year and approximately $150,000 in annual revenues for the Region
- Conserving approximately 10.6 mega-litres per day of water and wastewater that require treating through water conservation and inflow and infiltration prevention programs
These initiatives were developed in collaboration with Regional departments, York Regional Police and Housing York Inc. and will be updated every five years.
The Regional Municipality of York consists of nine local cities and towns and provides a variety of programs and services to 1.2 million residents and 52,000 businesses with over 636,600 employees. More information about the Region's key service areas is available at york.ca/regionalservices
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SCHEDULING: The next board meeting was set for April 3 at 6:30 and future monthly meetings will be on the first Wednesday of the month. The pastor will be on vacation April 7 - 13. A memorial service for Jeff Farance has been scheduled for Saturday April 6 at 11 a.m. A quarterly congregation forum will be held after the service on May 5. The May monthly potluck has been moved back from May 5 to May 12, and a Mother's Day celebration will take place on the 12th. The third Sunday of the month will continue being programmed as a "Movie Sunday" with a free film shown after the worship service.
RECORDS: The pastor is asking members to give her emergency contact information. The information will be kept confidential. The data is especially important for anyone who doesn't have a partner or close relative in our local area. The Men's Ministry is assisting.
PROPERTY: The board accepted a bid for removal of a pine tree leaning on our front lawn toward the parking lot. The tree was taken down March 23. A minor roof repair has been completed.
EVENTS: Vendor space has been purchased for the DeLand Pride Block Party in October. A track marker with the church's name has been purchased for the March 31 Relay for Life cancer fundraiser at Gemini Springs park.
FLEA MARKET – The Men's Ministry has volunteered to sell surplus goods in early May at the weekly Wednesday flea market at the County Fairgrounds, S.R. 44, near I-4. Start sorting and cleaning your donations.
(Thank you to Bob Austin, board secretary, for this information.)


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Mini Spy Camera Motion Sensor, Is A Good Helper To Protect Your Home
This camera is a hook type camera. It has a hidden camera in the body of the hook, nobody notices it when it is recording. You can install this hook with mini camera in the living room or the house room, it is hidden cameras for home and Is a good selection to protect the home. The card slot, USB port and on / off button is hidden behind this hook, it is very hidden. Yes, it is functional and convenient this product, you can use it hang your jackets and you can also record something, it has the function of Video recording with sound. And it is very convenient and easy to install, have two screws to install in the package.But how to record videos this hook with camera?
First, we need to turn the camera on by holding down the power button for 3 seconds and the camera will enter standby mode automatically. Then, press the power button once, the camera will start video recording. The green light indicator blinks once and then turns off. If you want to get the video recorded, you only need to press the power button once more and the camera will enter standby mode. The indicator light will be green. The operation of this hanger camera spies very easy, no? It also has motion detection recording function, meaning it can prolong the use time, just record videos when someone moves in front of this camera, is not, will not record. The camera will record a video clip for 5 minutes automatically if motion is detected, mini-camera spy sensor movement. But make sure that the power on / off of the camera has been moved to the "on" position and the spy rack is fully charged before use and the Micro SD card fits properly into the camera's SD card slot. The spy camera will not work without a Micro SD card. By the way, the battery life of the security camera is about 1 hour of continuous video recording, so you can feed coatings with video camera when not are used.
In addition now the price of this micro spy camera is very economical, has a memory card 8gb free and we have a discount activities. You just need to search our Facebook page, Wiseupshop. And add us on Facebook, you will get an additional discount of 20% discount on your order. And if you want to know more information about other spy products, you can enter our Wiseup website, for example, you will see detailed product information, Photos and how to use this spy camera.


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Lots of people inquire about Medicare Plan F moving away. Yesin 2020they will stage out Plan F. It will be no longer be available for new enrollees. Medicare beneficiaries who are already enrolled in it, though, are going to have the ability to retain it.
Here is an illustration: if you have no nutritional supplement, you would owe a 1,384 allowance (Section A lien in 2019) when you go to the hospital. You would also pay 20% of expensive procedures like operation because Part B only pays 80%.
Yes, You're enrolled in Original Medicare (Parts A and B). |} You need confidence of mind knowing you'll have help with lots of the prices that Original Medicare doesn't cover. You'd prefer the flexibility to see any doctor who accepts Medicare, not just the physicians in a network, and also with no referral. You plan to travel to the usa and need to be able to see any doctor who accepts Medicare. You see a physician who charges more than the Medicare-approved amount for maintenance. You'd like to acquire different dental and vision insurance as soon as you're registered. You have coverage from a company who pays all or a few of the costs that Original Medicare does not cover. You have coverage through your union that pays all or some of the costs that Original Medicare does not cover. You are going to sign up for a Medicare Advantage program (Component C).
Thus, it's not a true Medicare Supplement policy as it does not coordinate benefits with Medicare. |} Do I Want a Medicare Supplement Policy? The response to this question depends on a single factor. Do you understand you will have sufficient income and assets to pay for all healthcare expenses NOT insured by Medicare, such as deductibles, copayments, or non-covered services? If you are not sure the answer is yes, or if you don't need to risk it, then you should explore your options to supplementing Medicare.
Medigap Plan G in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15234 offers All the advantages of Plan F, and with the exception of the Part B deductible. |} If you choose Plan G, you are going to have to pay the conventional yearly Medicare Part B deductible ($185 in 2019) from pocket.
Every firm must sell Plan A, that's the basic plan. The normal strategies are labeled A through L. Remember, the programs are all standardized. Thus, Plan F from one company will be exactly the exact same as Plan F from the other corporation. Choose the nutritional supplement policy that fits your requirements, then purchase that strategy from the firm which gives the cheapest premiums and best customer services.
This completely varies by region. Since Medicare supplement insurance programs in Pittsburgh PA 15234 are standardized, so you don't need to be concerned about benefits being distinct. This means that you'll want to scout out the Medicare gap strategies with the lowest rates in your area. The best supplemental insurance prices will be different in each state, along with your age, gender, tobacco usage and eligibility for an household reduction also impact your rate.
In the hospitalBecause of this Part A deductible, you'd cover the first $1,216. After 60 days, then you will begin paying some of every day's price.
This information is not a complete description of benefits. Contact the plan to learn more. Limitations, copayments, and limitations may apply. Benefits, premiums and/or member cost-share may change on January 1 each year.


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How do I use DeepMindTech Audio Programs?
DeepMind audio Programs can be played in different situations and context based on your personal availability:
During work, at the computer
While Driving
During Sleep
During Exercise
Before Studying for a Test
Before a special event or presentation
During your Shower
How DeepMindTech solves the common problem of depression, demotivation, laziness, confusion and attention deficit?
In a world of prescription drugs and performance-enhancing substances that result in negative outcomes. AudioMind Tech proposes a new type of clean audible DRUG with REAL effects, positively impacting the chemistry of your brain while making your body release natural endorphins and positive emotions. DeepMind is the result of a 25+ year study on guided meditation, creative visualization, subliminal therapy, hypnosis, and NLP. DeepMind is designed with one objective in mind: Modify your inner reality via audio frequencies, tones, suggestions and commands that have a great impact in your attitude and mood. DeepMind doesn't make you more intelligent or improves your IQ, it lays the grounds for an "absorbing": mind that can get imprinted with new behavioral patterns.


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I love how the Greek word for sorcery also means poison especially since many sorcerers work with baneful herbs. Even though some translations of pharmakia also include the word witchcraft, I tend to use the Greek word "μαγισσα" for witch even though it more accurately translates to female magician (μάγος for male).
"To me a pharmakia is someone well versed in herb lore who utilizes their skills in the adaptation of sorcery." T . Georgitsis 2014


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For everyone that is a motorhead, you will love the Fuel build. Keep in mind, however, that this one may struggle if you are using it on a lower-end device. At 265mb, it is right on the dividing line between higher-end and lower end installs. This one is fun and the backgrounds are great. To take it for a spin, use our guide to help you download and install it today.
Before we start the tutorial, note that the is not developed by the official Kodi team. It is supported by its development team. If you need help, please don't ask any questions on the Kodi website. Instead, you can reach out to the development team.
How to Install the Fuel Kodi Build on KRYPTON
- Launch Kodi first. Next, click on the Settings icon (it looks like a gear). In the rows of icons, choose File Manager.
- Now, you want to go to add source, since we are going to install the wizard.
- Once you click the add source heading, the Add Files source box pops up. Click inside the blue box, so you may enter your info.
- For the source, enter http://repo.theunjudged.xyz/ as you see here, and call it illuminati.
- Hit ok, and illuminati will be added. Next, go back to your home screen, and click the system or Gear icon. Then choose add-ons.
- Install from the zip file.
- Open the illuminati file.
- From here, click on the file that says repository.illuminati-x.x.x.zip.
- Wait for the message telling you it is installed.
- Next, select Install from Repository > illuminati > Program add-ons > Illuminati Wizard > Install.
- When the screen comes up, choose Build Menu. Scroll down the list and choose Fuel then Install.
- After waiting a few minutes, make sure you close and reopen Kodi.


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Trip reference number: ITN_TAJ_001
Trip Operator: Regent Holidays
From: £3495.00
The Pamir Highway is one of those roads which for many travellers has taken on an almost mythic status. Travelling through remote mountain terrain, the route was used by the merchants and traders of the ancient Silk Road, with a more formal road being formed during the Great Game era of the 19th century, and then a concerted engineering effort was made by the Soviet military between 1931 and 1934 in order to bring troops and provisions to this remote corner of the Soviet empire.
This group will travel from Dushanbe, Tajikistan's charming capital, to Khorog from where the road hugs the Afghan border before turning north over the Akbaital Pass at 4,655 metres to Lake Karakul and on into Kyrgyzstan, finishing in Osh.This pioneering tour will explore remote areas where the roads will be of varied and at times of very poor quality and some of the accommodation will be basic with occasional shared rooms and facilities. We will also be spending nights at relatively high altitude (~2,500m) and crossing high mountain passes (up to 4,655m). Travel in Central Asia often requires flexibility in the itinerary due to local conditions, so whilst we will endeavour to visit all the sites listed in the itinerary it may be necessary for the local guide to make changes whilst on the ground.
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This is a long overdue update. Many of you may remember that four of my Labs were poisoned in Feb. of 2015. Im blessed to report that my dogs have suffered no long-term health problems from their ordeal. In fact, Quattro, the oldest of the dogs which were affected, celebrated her 15th birthday on April fourth of this year! Remi has produced a couple of successful litters, and her daughter Ziggy whelped her first litter on June 6th.
I know who put out the poison, but was unable to obtain evidence which would stand up in court. While I would have liked to be compensated for my financial loss and to exact some punishment for their stupidity, Im more than satisfied with the successful outcome of the treatment.
Thanks to all for your support in trying times!
P.S. Im anxious for the puppy I keep from Ziggys litter to grow enough to be photographed with her mother Ziggy (3), her grandmother Remi (6), her great-grandmother Tess (10), and her great-great-grandmother Quattro (15). That will be one for the archives! Five generations in one picture!


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Oh hey there!
It was nice to take a few days off, but I'm happy to be back with you today to share my winter 2018 capsule wardrobe recap!
I'm going to be honest with you… it didn't suit me.
I 100% thought it did and felt super confident about it going into it, but there was something very off about it.
Instead of speaking in general terms I thought I would actually just list out each piece I included and explain why it did, or did not, work.
But before I do that, I wanted to share an overarching lesson I learned:
accessories are not to be ignored. I honestly think this capsule would have felt a lot better for me if I would have had more modern accessories. I'm not just talking about jewelry, but sunglasses, scarves, and purses. I'm realizing that a wardrobe can stand the test of time when accessories are updated. So I took that idea to heart for my spring capsule and it does seem to be more refreshing and exciting.
Alright! Let's move on to the breakdown:
White Tee: I do still like this tee, but it's several years old and just starting to look yellowed and worn. Because of that I didn't reach for it as often as I might have otherwise. I'm also realizing I prefer a crew neck style vs. v-neck… something I had in mind when I replaced this tee for my spring capsule.
Cozy Cardigan: Love this cardigan. It will show up in future capsules I'm sure!
Hoodie: I talked about my issue with the Everlane sweatshirts in this post. Because of that, I think I will be selling this sweatshirt. I've also realizing that this color of cream doesn't work well with my coloring so I never loved the way it looked on me.
Oversized Sweater: this sweater will be in my closet for a long time. Love it so much! It makes me feel so good every time I wear it… which is funny because its the most unfitted item in my closet. It's just so freaking cozy!
Neutral Cardigan: Also love this cardigan, and it will continue on in my wardrobe.
Vintage Sweater: This may be one of my new favorites! I went into this capsule not sure how I felt about it, but after figuring out how to style it I now love it. And the cream color is slightly more yellow than the Everlane sweatshirt so it works better for my coloring.
Turtleneck c/o: Also love this top. I didn't wear it as much simply because it's actually quite cozy and I found it to be a bit warm to wear around the house… and we didn't get out much this winter.
Colorful Tee: Okay… let's talk about this tee. It was a total impulse buy when I was picking up some needed sweaters from Madewell. In theory I like it. On me? I'm not so sure. The cream of the collar is bordering on not suiting me and the fabric is quite thick so it doesn't drape very well (or at all). I want to give a go at it for my summer capsule, but I may have to chalk this one up as a mistake (as most impulse buys are unfortunately).
Classic Tee: I do really love this shirt, but it won't be in my spring capsule. It's also of a much thicker fabric and it doesn't lay right with the inseam of my spring denim. It works a bit better with a midrise, although I'm going to play around with that a bit more in my fall capsule (planning ahead!).
Boxy Sweater: Love this so much. This sweater is probably my favorite Everlane purchase of all time. Its so incredibly soft and the drape on it is just beautiful.
Crew neck Tee: I also love this tee. From now on, I'll be buying this style (or the micro rib) when I get my tees from Everlane. It's also really soft and the crew neck sits at the perfect place… not too high or too low.
Chunky Sweater: This sweater is so old and it just keeps getting better. I love the length of it because it can be worn as a tunic, but it's not so long that it can't be tucked in.
Blush Sweatshirt: Also love this, and will continue to wear it. It does seem to attract stains, but it gets softer with washes so I guess that's not so bad?
Striped Sweatshirt: I mentioned in this post that I will be moving on from this sweatshirt. It's super old and it just doesn't suit my style anymore.
Statement top c/o: So I absolutely adore this top, but with weight loss and my body moving around postpartum it doesn't seem to be laying right on me anymore in the shoulder area… maybe? I'm going to sit on it for a bit, but I'm thinking of having the sleeves removed and turning it into a tank top. I just want to be absolutely sure because it's such a beautiful top.
Boyfriend Denim: I've mentioned many times before, but I've really come full circle on these jeans! I went through a period of being unsure about them, but I now love them again and will be including them in my spring capsule.
Skinny Denim: Okay here's the thing about these jeans: They feel like sweatpants and are ridiculously comfortable. But I'm going to be selling them for two reasons: 1) they just don't fit anymore. Even with a belt they creep down throughout the day and I'm just over that. 2.) they are mid rise and I really have come to prefer high rise.
Striped Tee: Love this tee so much and it will be in my spring capsule! Like I've said before, the color is the perfect red… it's just slightly faded so it gives it a nice vintage feel.
Colorful Sweater: I do really love this sweater, but I'm not sure what I'm going to do about it. Here's the thing: I got it from Madewell and in the past my Madewell sweaters have held up really well. This sweater hasn't. It stretched out a bit, which honestly isn't that big of a deal because it still fits well, but it pilled up pretty badly. I'm going to attempt to fix it with a de-pillar in the hopes that it will look better.
Marled Cardigan: this cardigan is so old and it will be out of commission after this capsule. Its a cotton blend and the material has gotten that waxy feel to it and the white in the marl is yellowed. It has served me well, but it's time!
Flannel: Oh this flannel. I loved it so much in past years, but this year I just… didn't. I may try it again next fall with a higher rise jean to see if that fixes my feelings about it. I won't be getting rid of it yet either way because it is so freaking soft. If I don't end up including it in my wardrobe next fall I will most likely put it in my lounge wear drawer.
Long Cardigan c/o : I absolutely love this cardigan. I wore it sooo much this winter and it looks good as new. Not a single pill and it has retained its shape beautifully. Also, this may weird some of you out, but I only had to wash it once because it just seems to repel dirt and stains. It's so well made. I really can't recommend it enough.
Gray Denim: these are the exact same pair as my blue skinny jeans and so my issues with those are the same with these. It's time to move on from them.
Black Denim: I love these jeans for how comfortable they are, but I need to do some altering with them before they continue in my wardrobe. I'm going to get rid of the raw hem and I need to take them in a bit at the waist. I think they will probably show up again in my fall capsule.
Black pants: These pants. I included them because I wanted a pair of black pants, but it wasn't in my budget to get a new pair. They were an old pair from my working days and I loved them then, but it's also time to move on from them. They are too big on me now, and the knees are stretched out so they looked frumpy on me. Plus, they are mid rise and I really am just over mid rise. I wore them for about six years so they definitely went the distance!
Silk Tank: I love this tank so much. But I just accidentally put it through the dryer… so heartbreaking! I'll be replacing it for my summer capsule because I honestly wear it so much.
Pullover Sweatshirt: Same feelings about the cream sweatshirt, but I think I will keep this one for my workout capsule. It's perfect for throwing on when I'm on my way to the gym.
Black Sweater: This was a thrifted purchase, and I liked it for filling a hole in my wardrobe, but I don't think it will continue on with me. The mock neck didn't suit me and it stretched out quite a bit. A reminder to myself that it's still important to thrift items of high quality.
Little Black Dress: Can't love this dress more! It will definitely be in my spring capsule. It's soft and roomy and oh so flattering. I adore it!
Comfy Sneakers: These sneakers are being relegated to "wear only when I'll be on my feet all day". They are ridiculously comfy and supportive, but I don't love how they look for every day wear.
Statement Shoe: I have fallen in love with these shoes! Gosh I love them. They will definitely be in my spring capsule. They just make me feel so cool whenever I wear them and I need as many cool points as I can get!
Waterproof Boot: I have a love affair with these shoes (as I wrote about here), but I think they will be relegated to fringe footwear as well. They are perfect for hiking and rainy walks, but I don't love them as a fashion item anymore.
Ankle Boot: I like these boots still, but I wore them maybe three times. I was just really into my sneakers this winter and didn't reach for them. I think part of the issue is the heel and the fact that I thrifted them when I was pregnant so they're actually slightly big on me now. I kind of want to swap these for a pair of Blundstones for my fall capsule. I think that style would be a bit more practical for my lifestyle.
Casual Sneaker: Again, love these so much. These and my high top converse were my most worn shoes from this capsule.
Warm Boots: If I did reach for a pair of boots, it was these! They are lined with faux fur and so they are incredibly warm!
Neutral Sneakers: It's no secret that I'm a fan of my converse, but I didn't reach for them simply because they weren't weather appropriate. I'm actually thinking of getting a pair of high top black converse so I can wear these for warm weather and the high top version for cold weather.
Lace up Boots: Oh I'm so disappointed about these boots! I went to such lengths to get them, but they hurt my feet so bad! like bleeding blisters bad. I thought maybe they would wear in, but they never got better. Such a bummer!
Well! That was super long! If you're still with me I applaud you.
I'm going to wrap things up, but I hope it was helpful to get inside my head a little bit. Hopefully this helps you understand my thinking for why certain things no longer show up in future capsules.
And don't forget to stay tuned for Monday! I'll be sharing my spring capsule and I am so ready for the changeover!
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As the longest Royal Consort in history, Prince Philip has served his time.
On his last official day, he'd almost be forgiven for staying inside on this wet and windy London afternoon.
Yet that is not his way.
Especially when the occasion was a tribute to his beloved armed forces.
The last Date in the Dukes diary was for the Royal Marines. Since 1953, Prince Philip has been Captain-General of the Corp.
The Royal Marines is one of 785 organisations that Prince Philip has been patron of across his career.
Marines young and old paraded through the forecourt of Buckingham Palace today, before a rousing "three-cheers" for the Duke.
"I think we can safely say that his attitude towards the military and military charities is second to none," Brigadier Richard Spencer told 9NEWS.
Similar organisations to be supported by the Duke are no doubt just as grateful.
Hundreds of visitors watched the event from outside the Palace, protected by ponchos and brollies.
"I just think he's amazing, a great man," Sarah James from the (sunnier) Gold Coast said.
Yes, it hasn't been the most politically-correct career.
But when we remember the cringe-worthy quotes, keep in mind his record of public service:
More than 22,000 solo public engagements, close to 5500 speeches and the aforementioned contribution to various community groups.
At 96 years old, he's earned his retirement.


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Looking for set designer and editor for short film
Boris bruno posted a topic in General DiscussionI'm looking for a set designer and editor for my short film. I'm shooting a horror short film. I reside in Massachusetts. I'm looking for a video editor and set designer.
15 Minute Pit Stops In 2025, it will only take 15 minutes to recharge your car. In these circumstances, what would you do with those 15 minutes to recharge yourself while you recharge your car? Send in your pitches for a 3 to 5 minute original short film that tells the story about a future where you have 15 minutes to yourself to do whatever you want while you wait for your car to recharge. A total of 3 pitches will be chosen to make into short films. If your pitch is one of the winners, you will receive a production budget of $15,000 to produce and deliver your short film in three weeks. Your pitch should be in English and include an original title, a written script, a concept explanation, a budget breakdown of your proposed 3 to 5 minute film, your biography, and links to your previous work. Bids may also include visuals such as story boards, mood boards, or sample images. The finished films will be promoted through a paid social media campaign and live on BASF's website.
This is a short film I shot earlier this year - Buden (Awake; directed by Simon Moe and Lara Lovrič). I also worked as a 1st AD, editor, producer, sound designer and colorist. The language is Slovene but it has HQ English subtitles. We are enthusiast student filmmakers with aprox. 4 years filmmaking experience. International festival Zoom 11 chose this film as one of the "Top 10" film (503 were submitted).I would be very happy to get some honest feedback, specifically on my cinematography. Majority of the film was shot on Canon EOS cams, the slow-mo sequence was shot on Sony A7s and some internal shots on Nikon D3300. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tg5angkY8Ig&t=72s Thank you and best regards, Martin
Hello there everyone, Well i'm shooting my final short film at 3rd year in film school, the script takes place in a night interior house, my problem is that due to the shooting script in a few shots we see the window. We have to shoot in that hours (daylight) because the film school requires it. I asked one of my teachers and he told me that one easy solution could be to make kind of dark boxes in the windows for putting the lightning equipment and not allowing to pass the sunlight, then put Hampshire Frost filter in the windows for defocus the light and use little lights that seems to come from the street. It seems to be a good idea but do you have any others?, I have time until the shooting day and I want to explore all the posibilities. The shooting will be 10 hours and we have 8 Ronin shots, the camera is the BMCC 4K with one and only Samyang XEEN 20mm, I want an f/4.0 and my gaffer will be prelightning the other two rooms in wich the action happens. Thanx!! -Alex
Amateur cinematographer
Keerthi Prabath posted a topic in General DiscussionHey everyone, My name is Keerthi Prabath. I'm from Sri Lanka. I'm very interest in cinematography. So this collection of my cinematography works for the past two years and this is my first showreel. I used DSLR cameras to shoot all of this stuff. I'll hope your advice and comment about my work,.. Thank you
Deep Sleep - Short Film (We need your help!)
Will Jacobs posted a topic in Off-TopicLink: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/deep-sleep-short-film/x/268202 Deep Sleep is a short film about a self-loathing teen, Derek Harper, who's sick of his severe idiopathic hypersomnia (sleep addiction). He lives in a generic apartment, and works at a late-night cafe for free coffee to keep his life somewhat moving. His one and only friend Hay Tyler, helps him find the answers to his condition. You're important because you guys are the most vital part of the film. You determine whether this film will be good or bad. Your funding determines how much creative freedom we have, and how close we can tell this story to its envisioning. You are even more important because you're the key to the film's success. Not only will you help me make a beautiful film, you will get me further to my dream. Why Is It Important To Me? 'Deep Sleep' is an important project to me not only because its the most biggest challenging project I've tackled so far, but because it can be a film that can allow me to prove my talent and potential as a filmmaker. When I went and saw 'Inception', I had no idea what it was about really, and went into the theater unexpected. As the film finished, and I walked out of the theater, a feeling came over me that inspires me everyday. I was completely blown away. I want to create that same feeling in everyone of my films. Thanks for taking the time to read this, it is deeply appreciated. Please take a second or so and spread the word around about this project. It needs it! Thanks again, Will Jacobs Actor, Director, Writer, and Producer of 'Deep Sleep'


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Marrianne and David's wedding has everything – as you'll see from the extensive list of DIY and personal touches Marrianne sent in with her wedding report! Being a graphic designer by trade, Marrianne wanted to tackle the design and decor for their wedding herself, and did an amazing job! Today's wedding in Kent is a feast of colour, a treat for paper lovers and is going to make my little wedding blog look absolutely amazing for the day!
With thanks to lovely Steve Fuller for submitting the images for the blog today, and of course huge thanks to Marrianne and David for sharing your gorgeous wedding with us all today. Congratulations! Claire xxx
Marrianne and David – a beautiful village fete wedding in Kent
Wedding venue:
St Mary's Church, Leigh, Kent. Reception at Leigh Village Hall, Kent.
Wedding photographer:
Steve Fuller. www.stevefullerphoto.com. We met Steve to see how he worked with brides and grooms as neither of us particularly like posing for shots or wanted to feel the exhaustion and face ache people get from doing 3 hours of wedding shots. We loved the documentary style he produces and how naturally happy everyone looks. Because we had such a hands on homemade wedding, the documentary style helped to literally tell a story of what happened on the day hour by hour and captured the things that you miss, rather than just having poses of your guests.
How would you describe your wedding style?
Colourful, traditional, floral country village fete.
A little about the wedding ceremony:
It was held by Rev. Lionel Kevis. He is a wonderful, fun-loving vicar who makes you feel at ease from the moment you meet him. We had quite a traditional service with 3 hymns and 2 readings. The church was flooded with homemade colourful pom poms, half opened to give the appearance of being floral. It was a real change to the use of traditional church floral decorations, and both the vicar and the verger were a little concerned about my plans, until they saw it! The ceremony and reception venues are held dear to me as I went to play school in the village hall, and then attended the primary school, where many Christmas and Easter story services were held in the beautiful little church. It brought lots of memories back to me when visiting it for the first time in so many years.
Which readings did you choose?
John 2: Verses 1-11, The Wedding at Cana.
1 Corinthians 13: Verses 1-13, The Gift of Love.
Tell us a little about your wedding venue styling and details:
Our venue was the Village Hall which was just 2 minutes walk down the road from the Church. This was ideal as guests didn't need to travel anywhere and when we were planning and setting up, it was nice and easy to just go between both the Church and the Hall. I was determined to hand make and personalise as much of our wedding as possible, not only to make it beautiful and traditional, but to also save on cost.
I work for Search Press, an art and craft book publisher so I have hundreds of step-by-step crafts to hand. Being a graphic designer also gave me a creative advantage too. I wanted to create a country village fete feel to the day, since we were holding the day in a quaint, English, unspoilt little village. I also love colour and to try and choose one colour as the theme wasn't going to happen, so I stuck with all summery, bright colours.
I had a lot of help from friends and family to achieve the look I was after. My mum and dad made me 300 metres of bunting, as well as a few other fabric based items. My mother in law helped me to make 109 sweet-pea scented, blue candles in empty GU jars, and many friends helped me to cut things out and tie things up. I made 678 individual crepe paper flowers, using Martha Stewart's templates and directions, as well as another 400 tissue paper pom poms for the church. Below is a comprehensive list of what was achieved…
*75 Save the dates
*75 Invites and RSVPs cut, hole punched and slotted together
*120 Orders of Service booklets
*678 Crepe paper flowers for table centres, buttonholes and bouquets
*4 hand tied bouquets
*9 buttonholes
*1 silk Ring Pillow (made by mum)
*approx 400 Tissue paper pom poms half opened for church decorations
*109 Candles in GU jars (helped by Alison, mother in law) with pinking sheared lids (helped by friend Sarah) and individual raffia bows tied around top with homemade thank you label
*96 Place names hand tied around cutlery with raffia bow
*approx 40 jars wrapped in yarn
*18 Tin tea lights, painted with hammered pattern in them, (made by Dad)
*48 Confetti cones, plus box they were held in was adapted to hold them.
*300 Metres of bunting cut out and sewn together by my mum and dad
*2 A1 Table plans
*1 large blackboard, made from MDF and painted, then designed and drawn on
*1 3-tier cake with 2 Jack Daniels cake toppers
*1 Paper mache MR & MRS
*LOTS of Wedding day signage, for cake stall, sweet stall, Sweet jars, toilets etc
*6 Long trestle table cloths, made from sheeting, cut out with pinking shear edge by mum and dad
*6 Long gingham table runners, also cut out by mum and dad
*4 fabric hair flowers for bridesmaids (made by mum)
*1 Large fabric hair flower for bride (made by mum)
*1 Veil (made by mum)
Invitations and reception stationery:
I hand made all of the stationery. Being a graphic designer, I wasn't going to pay the earth for someone else to do the job I could do. This also helped me to set the style of our day straight away with the Save the Date cards. I made a little booklet for the invite with directions, public transport, hotels to say in and taxi services as well as a little parking map. There was a lot of talk about how (over) organised I was about everything, but I figure, if you think about everything, there will be no nasty surprises to crop up. I also made the place name tags which were like luggage tags, tied with a raffia bow around the cutlery. Thank you favour tags, A1 table plans, as well as lots of other signage for the cakes stall and sweetie stall etc.
Wedding music and entertainment:
We went for quite traditional music in the church, with hymns that everyone knew. For the reception we had the band More T Vicar, Neil and Gary Frost playing/ singing while we ate and then that was intermingled with disco music, later on. We did ask for a section of 50-60s rock n roll as we had a slight 1950's village slant on the day with big bridesmaid swing dresses and a big 1960s American Chevy Bel Air as our car. It was also 44 years to the day that my parents got married, so we wanted a little bit of music from their era too. The band were fantastic and couldn't recommend them enough, many guests commented on how fab they were.
What did you wear?
I wore an Ian Stuart gown called Oasis. It was quite simple for an Ian Stuart design with quite a big skirt with large fabric flowers on the bottom. It actually turned out to be a modern take on my mum's wedding dress 44 years previously. Not a deliberate choice, but just happened. My mum actually made her own dress all those years ago so to find something so similar was amazing and I just fell in love with it straight away. My shoes were Poetic Licence Spitfires, cream shoes, with a wedge heel and a flower on the front (of course!). My mum made me a bubble veil, and a large organza hair flower. My earrings were floral, and made by one of my bridesmaids' dads and my necklace came from John Lewis. My garter was £1.39 from ebay! Bargain! and my handbag came from BHS.
Dave wore a mid grey tailored suit, made for him by Cad & the Dandy in Savile Row. He needed something he felt as good and special in as I did in my dress, so we decided to splash out a little on this occasion and get him something that fit like a glove. He looked amazing in it, and can wear it again and again, unlike me! His waistcoat and tie was hired from Moss Bros.
Memorable wedding day moments:
Dave – Seeing my wife-to-be in her wedding dress walking down the aisle towards me.
Marrianne – The day went so fast and I loved every moment, but I think walking down the colourful aisle seeing Dave waiting for me, made me beam from ear to ear, that was where our special day and the rest of our lives started.
Wedding day advice:
Try and plan your wedding day celebrations near to where you live. It will make life less stressful on the day as it will mean you can sort little problems out in advance.
Also be really organised, the wedding party laughed at my long lists of wedding duties and timetables, but our day went without one single glitch, it was absolutely perfect.
Try not to stress about the little details either, nobody is going to notice them and remember it is all for just one day. If the flowers aren't fluffed or the napkins aren't folded, it really won't matter!
Recommended wedding suppliers:
- All American Wedding Cars – James McDougall – http://www.allamericanweddingcars.co.uk/
- More T Vicar – Neil and Gary Frost – https://www.facebook.com/more.tvicar.3/about
- Photographer – Steve Fuller Photography – http://www.stevefullerphoto.com/
- The Fleur de lis catering/bar Leigh – Nigel Stokes – 01732 832235
- Pantiles Bride – Gown – http://www.pantilesbride.com/pantilesbride/
- Cad and the Dandy – Suit – http://www.cadandthedandy.co.uk/
- Karen alexandra beauty – Wedding Make up – http://www.karenalexandrabeauty.com/
- Make up and Hair by Nicoll – Nicoll Moss – http://www.bynicoll.com/
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Many of us can link a certain album to pivotal moments in our lives. Whether it's the first record you bought with your own money, the chord you first learnt to play on guitar, the song that soundtracked your first kiss, the album that got you those awkward and painful pubescent years or the one that set off light bulbs in your brain and inspired you to take a big leap of faith into the unknown – music is often the catalyst for change in our lives and can even help shape who we become.
In this series, Music Feeds asks artists to reflect on their relationship with music and share with us stories about the effect music has had on their lives.
Rival Consoles – Radiohead's Ok Computer
A friend of my family who was a bit older than me gave me Ok Computer on cassette tape around the time of its release. I was 12, I think. I had already heard and loved singles 'Karma Police' and 'No Surprises' but when I listened to the whole record I was instantly obsessed.
I couldn't get over how many ideas it contained. During this time I had started learning the guitar and had quickly became good enough to attempt (with or without grace!) to play anything that excited me. I listened to the tape all the time and was always trying to play along. I was so excited by the chord progressions, the structures of 'Paranoid Android', the shifts in mood and energy within a single song let alone across the whole record! It was very magical to me and I just was as I have said. Obsessed.
I loved the incredibly dark and strange tones in 'Climbing Up The Walls'. I can still remember listening to this in the kitchen in my first home late at night, and playing along on acoustic guitar.
So many ideas and approaches have been absorbed into my way of working even to this day! The chromatic tremolo playing by Jonny Greenwood on 'Airbag' definitely influenced me. I tend to do a similar thing with synths for melodies, especially his use of chromatic notes and dynamics.
Other key moments include:
– That absolutely swag fill and fuzz bass in 'Exit Music (For A Film)'. That is just amazing, especially with that slow beat on the ride cymbal. It was just so cool to me, how they took basic ideas and refreshed them with such power and confidence.
– The ridiculous choir and descending chord progression in 'Paranoid Android''s middle section (which I loved to play).
– The slowly degraded end to 'Karma Police' which to this day sounds incredible!
– The interlocking clean guitars on 'Let Down' which create a haunting yet passive tapestry of tone and colour!
There is some production magic throughout this record, which at the time I don't think I would have fully noticed. For example, what the hell is going on with the filtering on the drums in 'Airbag'! Who does that?! Amazing!!!
With this music, I first became aware of emotion in art. As in really feeling it rather than being aware that is emotional. I really wanted to be in a band like that for many years. This music was a huge inspiration for me to explore music and seeing what can be gotten out of digging deep into structure, sound and mood, and I will always love it.
Rival Consoles (aka Ryan Lee West) will kick off his debut Australian headline tour this November in celebration of his latest album, 'Persona'. Dates and details below.
Rival Consoles 2018 Australian Tour Dates
Wednesday, 14th November
Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
Tickets: Moshtix
Friday, 16th November
Strawberry Fields Festival, Tocumwal
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Saturday, 17th November
MOD, Adelaide
Tickets: Moshtix
Sunday, 18th November
ACMI, Melbourne
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David and Brenda Ludecke of Fayetteville and Jerry and Judy West of Tifton are happy to announce the upcoming marriage of their children, Caleb Samuel Ludecke to Julie Rebekah West.
The groom-to-be is the grandson of the late Allan and Linda Ludecke of Palm Harbor, Fla. Caleb is a graduate of McIntosh High School and received a Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Valdosta State University. He is employed with Georgia Baptist Children's Home and Family Ministries at Good Shepherd Therapeutic Center in Warm Springs, Ga.
The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Imogene West and the late Bolden West of Sycamore and the late Fred and Josephine Rooks of Ashburn. Rebekah is a graduate of Tift County High School and received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Valdosta State University. She is currently employed with the Tift County Board of Education at Annie Belle Clark in Tifton.
The wedding will be held May 31, 2014 at First Baptist Memorial Chapel in Tifton, Ga.
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Hey guys! Since I've been working full time I've been really struggling to get a lot of books read and as a result my NetGalley books have piled up. So this month I am keen to get that pile down and as such will be reading three books (or trying to) from NetGalley! I am very excited to read these books as they are highly anticipated releases!
1) Zenith by Sasha Alsberg and Lindsay Cummings
When I saw this book was on NetGalley I literally started freaking out because I am super excited to read this! I feel so grateful to have been approved because I honestly thought I'd be rejected! I've heard terrible things about this book to be honest but it hasn't swayed me. I'm just too excited for this book to let anything get in the way of me reading it. I do really like Sasha's videos but I'm not going to let that influence my opinion of her book. If I like it, yay! If not then that will be a shame but I will still continue to watch her videos!
2) Chimera by C.D. Bell
This is the second book in the Weregirl trilogy and since it is published next month I really need to read it this month. I really enjoyed the first book so I'm hoping the second book will be just as good. I've been waiting over a year for this book so it better not let me down!
3) If I Die Before I Wake by Emily Koch
I'm honestly so excited for this book because it sounds really interesting. So the book is from the point of view of Alex who is in a coma, unlikely to ever wake up. But he can hear everything that's going on so he knows his family are debating withdrawing life support. As he lies there in hospital he begins to suspect that his accident wasn't really an accident and that someone tried to kill him. So he has to solve the mystery of who tried to kill him. You guys know I love reading crime thrillers but this one is just pure gold. What a twist this book has! He's in a coma and he's trying to figure out who tried to kill him! This is awesome. I really hope the author manages to pull this off because I will be seriously impressed! I'm so intrigued by this book already I can't wait to read it!
So since I don't have a lot of time for reading now I think three books should be a good amount for me to get through! What are you guys reading this month? I hope you enjoyed this post and thank you so much for reading!


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by Heidi O'Brien
Sometimes in the hustle and bustle of life it's hard to remember to actually take the time and enjoy our every day experiences. Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. As a kid, my mom's 4 brothers and 3 sisters would make it a point to descend upon our small home to celebrate being together. I liked listening to the adults talk and my grandparents tell stories about what it was like when they met. Inevitably, my aunts would break out into show tunes before the night was over.
I like Thanksgiving because life slows down and it helps you appreciate how lucky you are.
At the risk of sounding like a Facebook user insisting on spending the 30 days before Thanksgiving telling you what he is thankful for, I want to share some of the things that I'm thankful for – keeping it local, I'm not going to leave the immediate area of Downtown Helena where I have the opportunity to work every day.
The Helena Tourism Alliance is located at the south end of Park Avenue in historic Reeder's Alley. Reeder's Alley was built in the late 1800s and offered residential facilities to the miners who ended up on Last Chance Gulch trying to make it rich. This last summer we were able to get Helena's oldest document dwelling, the Pioneer Cabin, open for tours.
Guess what? I get to work here! I am pleased to be able to share the history of Helena with hundreds of travelers who seek out this area. I am so thankful to be a part of the rhythms in the Alley… knowing when Justin at Karmadillos is starting his shrimp by the smell, hearing Dundee greet clients of her barber shop who have been friends for years, watching Adonis maliciously maintain the flying leaves throughout the Fall.
So as not to leave my block, I am very thankful for Helena's beautiful library. The Lewis & Clark Library has done a brilliant job of becoming a community center. They offer programs on how to navigate the internet and programs about the process of building robots. They are the hub of the annual turkey donation for Helena Food Share. And, I know that this is not unique, but they let you use books, for free. And, they order books for you that they don't have on the shelves, for free. You can get digital books also – for free. How can I not be thankful for the Library?
Moving further down the block, I'm thankful for Park Avenue Bakery and the Old World Italian bread that is baked on Wednesdays. I am also thankful for their new espresso machine. I have never had a better Americano.
I am thankful for Blackfoot River Brewing Company. They have wonderful beers, kind staff and they give back to our community to the tune of thousands of dollars annually.
One day I will be thankful for Bridge Pizza.
I could go on and on about everything in the Helena community that I am thankful, but then I will most certainty have lost my reader.
So cheers to you this Thanksgiving and Holiday season! I hope that you are able enjoy your family, a nice meal and a roof over your head. If you want to come exploring, I invite you to check out my home base here in Helena, Montana. I look forward to sharing Helena with you.


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Saw these letters at Hobby Lobby, I really wanted WASH or LAUNDRY but they didn't have enough to spell those. I decided on FAMILY for the family room. I got them on sale for less than 1.50 each so this project was not expensive. It will be pretty large, the outside measurements of the final piece is
30 x 10.
I wanted them to look industrial, so I painted them silver. I like this Plaid silver because it did not look really sparkly but at the same time it looks like metal and that was the look that I was going for.
Here they are all silver, I like them already but I want them to look a little oxidized.
Then I rubbed some silver rub and buff on them. A little of this goes a long way and I think it really adds that real metal look. I did it along the edges and randomly to look like a worn patina of the metal I was trying to imitate.
The last and final step was clear glossy spray. I want to put them into a frame or something so they are easy to hang. I do have a family portrait shelf in my family room, they might just live there until I find the perfect frame. I like how they turned out.


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I want to congratulate the 3,100 Longhorns who will graduate this weekend during winter commencement ceremonies in our colleges and schools — and to welcome their families and friends to the campus.
As you head out to make your mark upon the world, remember the skills and ideals you learned as a UT student, get involved in the continuing life of the University through the Texas Exes and through your college's or school's advisory councils, and come back often. UT will always be your home.
Again, congratulations, and wherever life takes you, hold your horns high!


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BEIJING — China will provide centralized support to build a team of vocational college teachers, an official with the Ministry of Education (MOE) said on May 8.
China plans to expand vocational college enrollment by 1 million this year to cultivate the talent of various professional skills to boost employment.
"Teachers are important for the expansion of enrollment," said Wang Jiping, director of the MOE department of vocational and adult education.
As estimated by the department of teacher education, about 65,000 new teachers have to be increased annually after vocational education enrolls a million more students, Wang added.
Approaches to increase teachers include training, cooperation with enterprises and hiring retired teachers, Wang said.


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Night Crumbs
Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey have been promoting The Dark Tower in New York. I'm so glad they're doing it together. Idris' sexy everything is the perfect visual remedy for when Matthew shows up working that greasy awrightawrightawright realness – Lainey Gossip
Here's something to file into the pile marked "nice things": Kathy Griffin shaved her head to support her sister, who is battling cancer – Celebitchy
Rita Ora is butt-out in a bikini – Drunken Stepfather
Same goes for Ariel Winter – Hollywood Tuna
Jax Taylor would be the type of dude to cheat on his girlfriend through a MySpace account – Reality Tea
Someone please inform Hailey Baldwin that if you're going to do a trampy red vinyl strapless minidress, that it's customary to accessorize with skanky over-the-knee boots – Popoholic
The moody, romantic trailer for Call Me by Your Name is here – Towleroad
Erinn Hayes will be killed off Kevin Can Wait and replaced by Leah Remini. Shoot, who wants a King of Queens reunion that badly? – Just Jared
Kelly Kapowski and A.C. Slater hung out at an event together – Popsugar
Fergie (the former Black Eyed Pea) is in a bikini, but more importantly – when did she borrow Kelly Ripa's belly button? – The Nip Slip
Amazon announces that they're making what sounds like the exact opposite of HBO's Confederate – Pajiba
Krysten Ritter's dress looks like something handed down to her by Elizabeth Hurley's character from Bedazzled (which is to say, it looks great) – IDLYITW
Let's all appreciate how fast Drew Barrymore can grow a forest of eyebrows – SOW
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Route 66 Museum Fundraiser
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This weekend, Saturday February 24, there will be a fundraiser at the Route 66 Museum of Victorville. The fundraiser is to help the museum recover from the break-in last month. There will be door prizes, a silent auction, and music from the Surf Katz. The money raised at this event will go to pay for the insurance deductible, items not covered by the insurance, and additional security. Come and help support a museum that is preserving an important part of our local history.


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Speaking with Movember's Robert Dunne on the A Few Good Men podcast, McCaw (38) opened up about going through periods of anxiety and doubt while playing for the All Blacks.
The All Blacks great called a moment before the 2011 World Cup final where he feared he would get dumped as captain if they team didn't take out the trophy.
"It only went through my mind once, but the morning of the final - it was a nine o'clock game so we had a long day to fill - I was lying on the bed and I was like 'the reality is if we don't win today, this will be my last game as captain'," he said.
"And now people could argue whatever but you think about it, someone who's been captain at two World Cups and haven't won it, they're not going to give you a third go.
"But I was like 'wow this is unhelpful' and that was the last time I had even considered it. But you know that was reality."
McCaw, who led the All Blacks to two straight World Cup wins in 2011 and 2015, also opened up about a difficult period while recovering from a head knock early in his career, where he "was in a bit of a hole". (McCaw missed several months of the 2004 season while dealing with head injury issues.)
"Head knocks unfortunately in contact sport that happens. And for some people it affects them more than others. So I did get a decent one. But I think what happened, yup I had a few symptoms for a little while, but I got myself in a hole because people started to question whether I should be playing rugby, I started to question that.
"And put the head injury aside, I think I recovered from that probably a bit quicker, but I actually got myself in a hole. I was looking at 'I'm never going to be able to play rugby again', and you get the old negative loop.
"And a lot of people probably understand, when you get into that sort of mindset it's hard to see how you were going to get yourself back to where you were. And I was probably like that for a little while and it took a while to sort of get myself back into just focusing on getting myself fit again.
"I remember the sort of cloud lifting when I got myself back on the field which sounds a bit terrible that it took it to do that and look back and go 'I was in a bit of a hole'."
McCaw said going through those struggles helped him understand that rugby is so much more than just a physical sport, and that those experiences have also helped him in life after rugby.
"Once I got back playing and got past all that, it made you really appreciate what you were doing. And actually realising that just going and training hard and going and playing, there's a bit more to making sure everything works.
"And even like performing under pressure, that's not just a matter of training hard or on the field, there's all sorts of things that you can do to become more resilient, lift your threshold of what you can handle and stuff like that.
"And that's I guess something that really intrigued me and that I put a lot of work into probably in the last three years."
• A Few Good Men is a new podcast series with Radio Hauraki and the Movember Foundation.


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Creating a new ACC Research Ethics Committee
We're looking to broaden the scope of our current ACC Research Ethics Community.
We're looking to broaden the scope of our current ACC Research Ethics Committee. We want to reflect the large increase in non-research projects that need ethical consideration.
We're looking for up to five external members (ie who do not work for ACC) who have a strong interest in ethical principles. They'll bring a broad perspective when applying these principles to varied projects. We're also looking for at least one member to have a deep understanding of advanced analytics, on top of a strong interest in ethical principles.
Ethical oversight at ACC
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We need to ensure these projects are ethically sound.
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External organisations and researchers also seek this data, and we only share information for specific purposes, subject to legislation. As responsible stewards of our customers' data, it's important that we maintain ethical oversight of our data sharing.
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Milani has come out with a whole new line of nail polish in an array of beautiful colors. I finally found them last week at my local CVS so I picked up two colors.
Archives for July 2014
Becca Beach Tint Shimmer Souffle: Guava/Moonstone
Becca Beach Tint Shimmer Souffle ($27) comes in 6 beautiful colors. Each one includes a bright colorful blush color paired along with one of the Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector highlighting shades. "A four-in-one air-whipped soufflé formula that adds a flush of color to cheeks"
QVC TSV July 29th: Mally Simple Steps To a U, U Love 7 Piece Collection
Today's amazing QVC Today's Special Value includes 7 full size Mally pieces for only $59.96 plus shipping. There are five shade choice to pick from; Fair, Light, Medium, Tan and Rich. I decided on Fair since we're heading into fall and winter.
L'Oreal Colour Riche Eyeshadow Quad: Perpetual Nude
Today let's take a look at one of the new L'Oreal Colour Riche Eyeshadow Quads ($9.99) recently released. There were a couple beautiful neutral combos in the line so it was quite hard to choose. I ended up with Perpetual Nude.
On My Nails: Essie Saturday Disco Fever
This week I chose a bright and juicy orange shade for my nails by Essie. Saturday Disco Fever was part of their 2013 neon collection. I think I used this one once last year and then it got lost in my nail polish abyss!
NYX Butter Lipstick Review & Swatches: Snow Cap and Candy Buttons
Of the 22 NYX Butter Lipstick ($6) colors, I chose these two shades to try out. Snow Cap which is a light nude and Candy Buttons which is a light pink. I believe all of the colors are cream colors without shimmer or sparkles which is nice.


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Sunday April 27th was the 40th anniversary celebration of North Montco Technical Career Center, and I'd promised to bring the e-van down to display for alumni and visitors. I finally got a poster made up with some quick facts about oil and electric vehicles to share, and -- just as we'd envisioned in the conversion class -- covered the motorwell with plexiglas so that viewers can look through. I successfully labeled the major parts of the system, though I blush to admit that I had to ask Bill what one little gray box was (vacuum pump regulator). Thanks to Marty F for trash-picking a piece of plexiglas just the right size to cover a Vanagon engine hatch!
I couldn't hang out for long at the event but it was lovely to catch up with Bill a bit. Wish I'd had time to see Larry Dyer as well. Going back through blog photos to make a little collage of the class brought me back to the excitement and thrills of last summer's down-to-the-wire conversion effort.
Since this is an embarrassingly substance-less post without photographs of the e-van (decked out by Bill with some promotional flyers for the Plug-In Partners national campaign for PHEVs), I'll also share this link to an interesting autobloggreen piece about the latest revision to the CAFE rules, a perverse shift in methodology that may have the effect of encouraging automakers to produce larger cars. Isn't it odd how our regulatory efforts in this country always seem to end up promoting business as usual, instead of the reform they pretend to offer?
Bill reports that he's helping a group over at Methacton High School get going on a biodiesel project. There's a hint for you as to what Bucks County Renewables might get up to during the 2008-09 school year, in addition to offering another conversion workshop in the summer of 2009. I'll keep you posted!
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Department of Health Professions
Health Care Management Program Educational Partnerships
The MSU Denver Health Care Management Program has many partnerships that are vital to our students' education. Please click on the links below to learn more about our collaborations.
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Trenton Impact Speaker Interviewed Walking to Congressional Reception
Congressional Reception Message: Stop Cutting the Housing Budgets, Increase Budget for Housing Programs that Work
The July 25 Congressional Reception in Washington, D.C. garnered coverage by regional and local press.
On the morning the Congressional Reception, WCAU, the NBC affiliate in Washington, DC, interviewed impact speaker Robert Brooks as he and other advocates exited their bus from Trenton and Westville. The advocates were walking to the Congressional Reception event in the Dirksen Senate Building. The interview and video footage aired on NBC 10 in Philadelphia.
"More than 350 advocates from the Garden State are in Washington. They are urging New Jersey's congressional delegation to oppose proposed cuts to programs that give the state's residents access to affordable homes," began the reporter.
"The advocates say that the cuts would be devastating and would put families out on the street."
"We don't want them to stop funding programs like this," said Robert Brooks. "Stop cutting the budgets, they actually should increase the budget because these programs work." Robert lives In Trenton and is a constituent of U.S. Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12.) He received mental health support and services from Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton. A veteran, he is working on finding permanent housing and attending Camden Community College.
At the end of the news segment, the reporter highlighted that "Organizers of today's trip hope to persuade a politician to our affordable housing or a program that is ending homelessness in New Jersey."
Prior to the Congressional Reception, on July 24, News 12 New Jersey reported that "Homelessness Advocates Head to DC to Push for Housing Funding." The news story shared the story of another impact speaker, Nichole Allen, a Cranford resident who is a constituent of U.S. Congressman Leonard Lance (R-NJ-7.)
"Single mother Nichole Allen keeps a photo of herself and her son taken during the nine months that they lived in the Family Promise shelter in Union County as a reminder. She is now renting her own home in a neighborhood that she says she loves in Cranford."
"I feel like I'm a voice for the homeless," she says. "They need help, and they need some hearts of compassion."
On July 22, New Jersey 101.5 reported that "Hundreds From NJ Head to DC to Protect Funds for Housing." The news story included an interview with Monarch Housing's Kate Kelly, "After the day trip, she says there is hope that dialogues will continue with U.S. senators and representatives and their staff."
"Maybe they will connect with some of the constituents and the agencies that are in Washington and visit a site, tour some affordable housing, tour a program that's ending homelessness," says Kelly.
The Congressional Reception got a mention in the Hill Happenings. "The themes of this summer's Congressional Reception will once again be "No Cuts to Housing" and "Opportunity Starts at Home." Cuts are hurting our communities that serve low-income families, the homeless and those with special needs."
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