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A day after the National Black Chamber of Commerce encouraged the FCC to approve the deal, House Energy & Commerce Committee member Mike Doyle (R-Pa.) has written the commission, and the Justice Department, opposing the merger.
Echoing concerns of broadcasters, Doyle says the merger would unduly consolidate the satellite radio market. He also complained that the two companies had not produced an interoperable reciever, which the FCC had urged them to do when granting the satellite licenses that allowed them to develop the national service.
Doyle said he was worried the merger would reduce the "diversity of artists" on the services or lead to decreased sound quality as the new combined company made room for big-ticket programming, like major league baseball and NFL football, available on both services.
Saying the resulting company would be a monopoly, Doyle urged the FCC to deny the merger.
XM and Sirius have said that they would like to combine so that the money-losing operations can have a better chance to survive, and that there is robust audio competition in the audio market, including from terrestrial radio, cable radio, the Internet.
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A Montgomery grand jury has indicted a man on two counts of first-degree rape and two counts of first-degree sodomy.
Christopher Daryl Upshaw, 45, is charged with engaging in sexual intercourse with two girls and two boys, all younger than 12.
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In November last year we emailed members to explain how an "independent" Chair would be appointed to the LGS Board. Historically we've made our view known in depaNews that we don't believe there is a role for directors on the board other than representing the employers and the employees in the industry. The Superannuation Industry Supervision Act 1993 requires that directors act independently (so what's the point?) but the major regulator of superannuation funds, the Australian Prudent Regulation Authority (APRA) despite getting a bit of a serve from the Royal Commission, sees it as desirable. And if APRA thinks it desirable, funds had better get with the program.
In November last year we stressed to members that our director on the LGS Board at the time Sam Byrne had opposed this, as had I at the meeting of the shareholders, both Sam and I being rolled 7-1.
For reasons that can't be explained fully, the expectation that this "independent" person would be appointed Chair of the Board by February 2019 was not realised. Only last week were members advised that two "independent" directors had been appointed, one as Chair, Kyle Loades, and one other as a director, Sandi Orleow. In the material sent to members and shareholders, there was no reference made to whether these directors had any interest, experience or passion for the concepts of responsible and sustainable investment that underpins LGS and its reputation.
During the year, and again being careful, there was a majority view of the Board and the Shareholders that there should be three employer directors and three employee directors, meaning that one employer director and one employee would need to resign. In the circumstances, the depa Committee of Management accepted that we'd had enough and our director Sam Byrne resigned effective 31 July .
We thank Sam for his service on our behalf and his commitment to responsible and sustainable investment.
The LGS Board will now be comprised of three employer representatives, three employee representatives and three "independent" representatives, one of whom will be the Chair. Someone's mission is accomplished.
But despite our reluctance, the Sydney Morning Herald today announced these appointments in its Money section, under the heading "Local Government gets new chair, director". Significantly, the article said:
The moves come after the $12 billion fund amended its constitution in June to make board changes following a probe into its governance by the Australian Attentional Regulation Authority (APRA).
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The Gardens at Texas A&M University welcomed 36 pre-K students and 28 kindergartners from St. Thomas Early Learning Center in College Station during the A&M Garden Club's Plant America Kids Gardening Fair.
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Seven Texas A&M students from Dr. Craig Coates entomology course, a visualization student from Blinn College, and two students from the Junior Master Gardeners office helped prepare materials and conduct activities, said Johanna Roman, program manager for the Center on Conflict and Development at Texas A&M and chair of Global Gardening at the A&M Garden Club.
The event was possible through a grant from National Garden Clubs that the A&M Garden Club received. Ten A&M Garden Club volunteers and a Williamson County Master Gardener helped lead activities during the kids fair.
"We made the horticulture lessons really fun and interactive for them," Roman said. "We were happy to see so many kids enjoying our gardening lessons. Events like this one help promote the love of agriculture at an early age and teach them a little bit about food production and how to have fun in the garden."
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Elevated pressure in the eye due to glaucoma is the number two cause of blindness worldwide, however ophthalmologists are currently unable to predict which patients are most likely to suffer vision loss from the disease. Now, researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, have identified a biomarker which has the potential to help physicians monitor disease progression and assess the effectiveness of glaucoma medications.
The researchers identified this biomarker of cell damage in the eyes by studying rodent models of glaucoma, as well as collecting fluid samples from the eyes of patients with the condition. The details of this study were published in the journal, JCI Insight.
"There hasn't been a reliable way to predict which patients with glaucoma have a high risk of rapid vision loss," said Dr. Rajendra S. Apte, principal investigator and the Paul A. Cibis Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. "But we've identified a biomarker that seems to correlate with disease severity in patients, and what that marker is measuring is stress to the cells rather than cell death. Other glaucoma tests are measuring cell death, which is not reversible, but if we can identify when cells are under stress, then there's the potential to save those cells to preserve vision."
Over 60 million people around the world are affected by glaucoma. Patients often gradually lose peripheral vision, and some central vision, before they begin therapy for the condition. By this point, the glaucoma has advanced to the point that irreparable damage to the eyes has been done.
Current treatments – including topical eye drops – can be effective at reducing optical pressure, however they cannot always prevent ganglion cell death and eventual vision loss. Visual field tests, in which patients press a button every time they see a blinking light in their periphery, are used to monitor glaucoma disease progression, but even this measure can be unreliable.
According to primary study author Dr. Norimitsu Ban, an ophthalmologist and a postdoctoral research associate, elderly patients may perform poorly on the visual field test for reasons other than vision loss. This is why a biomarker of cell damage would be a more accurate and reliable way to monitor glaucoma disease progression.
"We were lucky to be able to identify a gene and are very excited that the same gene seems to be a marker of stress to ganglion cells in the retinas of mice, rats and humans," said Ban. The biomarker in question is a molecule known as growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15), which the researchers found increased in concentration as the rodent models grew older and accumulated damage to their optic nerve.
Patients with glaucoma also showed elevated levels of GDF15 in fluid samples collected from their eyes. "That was exciting because comparing the fluid from patients without glaucoma to those with glaucoma, the GDF15 biomarker was significantly elevated in the glaucoma patients," said Apte. "We also found that higher levels of the molecule were associated with worse functional outcomes, so this biomarker seems to correlate with disease severity."
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Black College Tours: 2006
This 20+ tour list will be expanded as we receive new 2006 listings.
9th Annual Educational Student Tours (ETS)
Based in Los Angeles, California
Departure Dates: Tour A: April 9, 2006
Tour B: June 25, 2006
ETS is a tour group that's been featured on TV (ABC), and has been around for a long time. Tour A visits Bennett, Clark - Atlanta, Hampton, Howard, Johnson C. Smith, Morehouse, North Carolina A&T, Paine, and Spelman. Departs April 9, 2006. Tour B visits Clark-Atlanta, Morehouse, Spelman, Paine, Savannah State, Florida A&M, Southern University (Baton Rouge), Xavier, and Dillard. Departs June 25, 2006 The cost is $1,325 and includes airfare from LA and back, hotels, buses, meals, and more. There'll be chaperones and supervision. You must make calls for plans and other info. Phone: (818) 891-8087. FAX (818) 892-1384 Email: email@example.com. Foor more innfo go to Website: http://www.blackcollegetours.org. Address: Educational Student Tours/16850 Gresham Street/North Hills, California 91343
(10 Annual Spring College Tour/Beta Lambda Chapter)
Based in Kansas City, Missouri
March 1219, 2006
This tour is sponsored by the Beta Lambda Charter of ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. The Tour will include visits to Bennett, Central State and Wilberforce, North Carolina A & T, Saint Augustines. Johnson C. Smith, Livingstoon, Voorhees College, Shaw, and Lincoln in MO. Also there will be a stop at the National Underground Railroad. The cost is $420, which includes rooms, luxury buses, and a Montgomery Civil Rights Tour. For more info Contact: Mr. Jim Buford, Tour Coordinator at 816-795-7813 (day/night). E-mail to email@example.com. Make checks payable to: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Send to: Jim Buford at 2809 Castle Drive South, Independence, MO 64057. $25.00 will reserve your seat. Final paymeent: Feb. 11. Extra info: http://www.betalambda.org/collegetour/
Los Angeles Black College Tour
From: Los Angeles, California
Dates from April 6-15
For more info contact: Christ the Good Shepherd Epsicopal Church (323) 295-4139 (Patti Jo Ramsey) or (323) 290-9850.
There are only 45 spaces available, so sign up as soon as possible.
THE 11th ANNUAL HBCU
Dates: April 9th to april 14, 2006
Based in Las Vegas, Nevada
32nd Street Theater's 11th Annual "Unity Through Knowledge" HBCU Tour to visit Howard, Bowie State, Coppin, Morgan State, Virginia Union, Virginia State, Norfolk State and Hampton.
The cost for the 6 day/5 night tour is $950 per student. The total cost includes round trip airfare, deluxe coach travel, hotel accommodations, guided campus tours, nightly college preparatory seminars and evening tours of historical attractions and landmarks including the White House, Washington Monument, Lincoln and Jefferson memorials, Arlington National Cemetery, The Smithsonian, The Vietnam Veteran's Memorial and more! Interested students will be required to pay a $200, non-refundable deposit to reserve a seat. For more information, please contact Rev. Kelcey West, Founder and Tour Director at (702) 656-9133. for more information visit www.32ndst.us. Address: 5728 Taj Mahal Drive/Las Vegas, NV 89130
Black College Tour
(Stone Mountain-Lithonia Alumnae Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority)
Contact for dates.
SMLACs Black College Tour had 34 students to participate, including a group from Bermuda! This year we'll have a Southern Tour which will include: FAMU, Southern University, Xavier, Grambling, Jackson State, and Stillman College. The calendar also includes motivational workshops, social/cultural activities, entertainment, and many other exciting opportunities. To apply for this opportunity make contact us firstname.lastname@example.com. website: http://www.smlacdst.org/index.htm
Dates: March-October, 2005
Based in Raleigh, North Carolina
This tour is sponsored by Capital City Tours and visits Johnson C. Smith. Bennett, Livingstone, Shaw, North Carolina A & T, Winston-Salem State, Barber-Scotia, North Carolina Central, and St. Augustine's. The cost is $250.00 to $300.00 per student. For info contact Tom Hancock at 919-369-6689 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. Website:
19th ANNUAL BROWN/PARRISH
Based in New York City
Date: April 10 , 2006 thru April 21, 2006
(Two Sections)
This tour is an annual event. There are two tour sections, A & B. Generally the tours visit schools like Howard, Hampton, Spelman, Norfolk State, North Carolina Central, Clark Atlanta, North Carolina A&T, Virginia State, Virginia Union, Morehouse, Bennett, Morgan State, Morris, Coppin State, and others. Usually thhe tours span over a two week period coinciding with the Easter school break. The cost is $645.00. For more info call (718)-670-3361. You should visit the website at: http://www.blackcollegebustour.com for details/application and media presentation. An orientation will be held at York College in Queens, New York between 10:00am -1:00pm.
National Black College Tour
Based in Lithonia, Georgia
Dates:April 1-6, 2006
This tour will visit Howard, Morgan State, Coppin State, Prairie View A & M, Texas Southern, Norfolk State, Hampton, Southern University, North Carolina A & T, Johnson C. Smith, Winston-Salem State, North Carolina Central, Tuskegee,Jackson State, Mississippi Valley State, Morehouse, Clark Atlanta, and Spelman. The cost is $725 and includes transportation, lodging, meals, college-prep seminars, entertainment, tour paraphernalia
(t-shirt and bag). Address: The National Black College Tour/
P.O. Box 386/Lithonia, GA 30058. Phone: 770.696.9688.
Email: email@example.com
Caring For Young Minds Black College Tour
(8th Annual)
Based in Balimore Maryland
Dates for 2006: Inquire
Students will vist the following colleges: North Carolina Central, Winston-Salem State, Benedict, South Carolina State, Alabama State, Alabama A&M, Morehouse, Spelman, Clark Atlanta and Morris Brown. The cost of the trip is $550.00. The price covers: transportation, lodging, T-shirts, admission to theme park or historic sites, and meals. Contact: Lawrence Williams at 3301 Penfold Dr., Baltimore MD 21207. If you have any questions or concerns, please call 410-298-2369.
2006 Historically Black College Tour
(Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church)
Dates: April 9 to 12, 2006
Based in Maryland
The tour visits Clark-Atlanta, Spelman, Morehouse, Hampton,
North Carolina A&T, Bennett, and Virginia State. Cost is $375.
$415 after Feb. 13th. The trip provides kuxury coach, 3 hotel nights (double occupancy), breakfast and lunch. Contact number is 301-266-8326 or 301-248-8833,
Students On The Move Black College Tour
Based: Columbus, OH
Dates: (April 12 16)
For students interested in going on a Black CollegeTour, Students on the Move sponsors a great one during the Columbus Public School spring break. In the past, the tour included visits to Clark Atlanta, Hampton, Howard, Morehouse, Norfolk State, Spelman, and Virginia State. Last repored cost was in the $400-per-person range based four quad occupancy. For more information please call Afrika Alsup at (614) 751-9996.
April 1 - 7, 2006
Based in Covington, Kentucky
These are (three tours) as noted. Luxury charter buses are used
and costs ($375.00 per tour) including hotel stays.Tour "A" goes to Wilberforce, Central State, Tennessee State, Fisk, and
Kentucky State. Tour "B" goes to Alabama State, Tuskegee, Spelman, Morehouse, Clark-Atlanta, Alabama A&M and Florida A&M. Tour "C" goes to Hampton, Norfolk, Howard, North Carolina A&T, North Carolina Central, Bennett, Johnson c. Smith, Coppin State, and Morgan State/For more info call 859-392-0040 or Email: email@example.com. Website: www.stephigher.org
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Black College Tour: Urban Leadership Institute
Based: Baltimore, MD
Sections A and B
Dates: (A) April 10, 2006- April 13, 2006 (4 days)
(B) April 10, 2006- April 15, 2006 (6 days)
These two tours are sponsored by the Urban Leadership Institute.
There will be orientations, family meetings, and more. Deluxe bus, quality hotels, guided campus tours, 3 meals daily, and other extras. Tour A will include visits to: Morgan State, Bowie State, Howard, Hampton, Norfolk State, Virginia State, and Virginia Union. Amusement Park: Busch Gardens. Tour B will include visits to: North Carolina, A&T, Bennett, Shaw, Morehouse, North Carolina Central, Spelman, Clark Atlanta, and St. Augustine's. Amusement Park: Six Flags in Atlanta. Cost: Tour A: $525 to Jan 1 ($575 after). Tour B: $725 to Jan 6 ($775 after)/Call Regina Salliey, Tour Coordinator, at 410.467.1605 or via email at email@example.com for payment and discount options. Or call:Antoine Taylor (410) 467-1605Checks payable to Urban Leadership Institute, 2437 Maryland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21218 Website at www.urbanyouth.org
(Xi Kappa Lambda Education Foundation)
Based in Houston, Texas
Dates: March 10-18, 2006
This tour will visit Wiley College, Grambling State, Morgan State, Bowie State, Virginia Union,Hampton, Johnson C. Smith, North Carolina A&T, Morehouse, Spelman, Clark-Atlanta, and Tuskegee. There will also be sightseeing in Washington, DC.. The cost is $650 (by Jan. 14). Regular registration is $775 by March 6. Luxury coach travel, hotel stays, and two meals per day,
including snacks. There will be at least 8 chaperones/counselors. Call For more info call: Charlie Woodson (713) 743-9619 or Roger McDonald (713) 988-8440 or Ed Hendon (713) 541-5198. Email: email@example.com. Xi Kappa Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc./PO Box 1522, Missouri City, TX 77459-8522
2006 Historically Black Colleges Tour
Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church
Based in Colorado
(More info necessary)
In the past this tour visited Howard, Bowie State, Morgan State, Coppin State, Hampton, Norfolk State, Virginia State, U. of Virginia and Virginia Union. Please contact Kervin Mack for 2006 info: Kervin Mack c/o Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church, One South Walnut Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80905. Office Phone: (719) 635-4865. Email: email@example.com
YMCA Black Achievers
April 3 8, 2006 College Tour (D.C., Virginia, MD)
Based in Central Kentucky
For more information contact Freddie Brown, YMCA Black Achievers Director at 258-9622 or send an email to email@example.com
Higginbottom-Jones Col/Univ Tour
Based in Boston, MA
Dates: Unknown
Please forward more info.
This is an annual college tour to HBCUs. Total cost: usually around $600. Includes Coach Bus, Hotel Accommodations, T-Shirt, Six Flags and most meals. For info contact Diane Blackwell or Margaret Higginbottom @ 617-825-9852 or via e-mail: email@example.com
New London, Conn.
Dates: April 19-24
The bus tour will be visit Howard, Morgan State, Bowie State, Hampton, Norfolk State and the Great Blacks in Wax Museum. The cost is $295 and it is payable in a 3-part payment option. The trip includes chartered coach transportation and hotel accommodations. In addition we will be providing free financial aide workshops, local college fair, tour preparation workshop, and parent orientation. Contact: Ms. Patterson at 202-445-5470; or Mr. Fonville 202-848-1847; email@example.com.
Delta Sigma Theta 2006 Black College Tour
Dates are: April 2 - April 7, 2006
We are looking for more info here.
The schools to be visited are : Clark Atlanta, Morehouse, Spelman, Morris Brown, Savannah State, South Carolina State, Claflin, Florida A & M, and Kentucky State. The cost is $375. Email contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
Based in Illinois
Verified info necessary.
This Urban league chapter is hosting a Black college tour on March 26-to April 1, leaving from Illinois. The college tour includes visits to Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College, Alabama A & M University, Morris Brown College, Morehouse College, Alabama State and Tennessee State University. There will also be tours of the Rosa Parks Museum, Martin Luther King Center and the Civil Rights Freedom Wall.
Contact: Lake County Urban League at 847- 249- 3770.
3rd Annual Black College Tour
(Next Level Mentoring Program)
Dates: April 2 to April 8, 2006
Based in Lexington, Kentucky
This tour visits Florida A&M, Bethune-Cookman, Savannah State, Benedict, Fayetteville State, North Carolina Central, North Carolina A&T and Winston-Salem. The cost is $375.00. Contact Walter Ingram at (859) 384-7527. Email:
email@example.com .
Annual Spring Black College Tour
Based in San Jose, CA
Make contact for more info.
This 5-day tour usually departs from San Jose International Airport to Atlanta at a cost of about $930. Schools usually visited include Clark Atlanta, Spelman, Morehouse, Oakwood, Alabama A&M and the Civil Rights Institute. Campus tours and orientation. Round trip airfare to Atlanta with 4 nights in hotels in Georgia & Alabama with Charter Bus service. Contact: DELLA TOURS/10123 Bon Vista CT, San Jose, CA 95127. For more info call Carl Ray @ 408-259-9470. Email: email@example.com. Or go to http://www.carlraye.com/bctour.shtml
William E. Edwards Annual College Tour, Inc.
Based in Stamford, CT
Make contact for more info.
In the past the stops were Tuskegee, Winston-Salem State, Clark Atlanta, Spelman, Morehouse, Benedict, South Carolina State, Claflin, Shaw, and St.Augustine's. Students also visited historical landmarks like the Martin Luther King Non-Violence Center. CONTACT ANGELA EDWARDS @ 203-326-0029 OR VIA E-MAIL firstname.lastname@example.com.
Address: PO Box 113343/Stamford, CT. 06911-3343.
April 8 - 13, 2006
Based in Balimore, Maryland
Sponsor: The Irene W. Paige Scholarship Ministry. The tuor
Costs $385. The tour will visit Alabama State, Clark Atlanta,
Morehouse, North Carolina A&T, North Carolina Central,
Shaw University, Spelman, Tuskegee, and Winston-Salem.
Call Miriam M. Stokes, MBA, PHR at 410-732-0389.
Email email@example.com.
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Students and parents should do their research of all tours, in regard to reputation, chaperones, insurance, references, and other concerns. Black Excel is only reporting possible resource/contact gateways. -Isaac Black, Founder, Black Excel
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St. James Episcopal School is very proud and supportive of its uniform policy for all scholars. As
educators, we recognize the simple, yet powerful, impact apparel has on our children and their
ability to learn. By implementing a firm yet flexible dress code, we believe we are providing the
safest and most conducive learning environment for our scholars.
Implementing and governing our uniform policy helps create unity and camaraderie while
teaching scholars to express themselves through the unique and more substantive expression of
their thoughts, ideas, and actions, not by their outer layers. While uniforms provide convenience
and cost efficiency for a family, they are also linked to higher academic achievement,
performance, and discipline in scholars.
The St. James uniform guidelines for both boys and girls can be found below.
St. James uniforms can be purchased through either of the two following vendors:
Academic Outfitters of Corpus Christi, www.academicoutfitters.com – online ordering now available!
1334 Airline Road, Gulfway Shopping Center
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
Lands' End School Uniform, www.landsend.com
Preferred School Number 900131764 – Click here for instructions on ordering from Lands' End
Swap Closet
The Swap Closet is a very popular resource, where gently used uniforms are donated and
recycled. All used uniforms in the Swap Closet are free and do not need to be returned. Please
come by the School Office to take a look and see if there might be something in your scholar's
size. Also, if you have old uniforms that no longer fit, or from a recent graduate, we welcome
your donations.
Athletic Wear
This year we are excited to announce that we have teamed up with Stitch It to provide all of the St. James daily Athletic Wear (required for grades 4-8), Booster shirts, Spirit Shirts, and gym bags! St. James families may go directly to Stitch It to order in person, or may order online. All items ordered will be filled by Stitch It and picked up at their store.
Stitch It
4333 S. Alameda
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
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In life we often face choices: Do I stay home today or do I go out? Am I going talk to the cute guy at the bar or not? Do I dare ... or do I not? Far too often we stay in our small, familiar comfort zone, although the most incredible things happen when we leave them! This collection is for those who need a reminder of what life can have in store for them if they just say yes! Sometimes you just have to take a chance on something. Sometimes you just need balls of steel.
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Hi! In this exploration, I take you to a mysterious place that keeps a very sad but sweet story: The House with the Toys on the Roof.
The House with the Toys on the Roof
The House with the Toys on the Roof is an abandoned house in the countryside of the Pavese, not far from Voghera Asylum, whose doors and windows have been completely walled, but you can enter by a hole in the back.
Once inside you immediately smell an horrible stink mixed to a gloomy atmosphere.
Toys, small-sized clothes and notebooks scattered everywhere immediately make it clear that here once lived in children.
Story of the House with the Toys on the Roof
The story of the the House with the Toys on the Roof is very sad: a man first lost his wife and his baby and to ensure that the poor creature could play from the sky, he put toys on the roof (still visible and photographable).
No longer able to live with the horrible memories belonging to that house, he decided to wall all the entrances and move far from it.
According to another version the child was killed, but neither of the two stories is verifiable.
From what I saw in the cellar, I could guess that the father was used to produce wines.
Opposite the building there' s a ruin with a mural dedicated to the rockstar Marilyn Manson, which makes it even more macabre.
The House with the Toys on the Roof is a fast and easy urban exploration: you can enter through an hole on a wall located at the back and then access the upper floors.
I suggest not to enter into the opposite ruin because it's really very dangerous.
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What a woman.
If you've put rolling out of bed to make a 6am Pilates class in the too hard basket, then you should take a leaf out of Heather Lee's book.
The 92-year-old Sydney woman not only gets up each morning for a workout, but holds every single Australian record for race walking in her age group, as well as every record in the world, too.
Heather started her competitive sporting career at age 70, motivated by her late-husband, Leonard, who said to her just before he died of lung cancer, "now is the time to show your mettle" – so that's exactly what she did.
"I had a compulsion to walk after he died and I joined a walking group because I thought it would give me a social outlet," she told whimn.
From there she challenged herself to become a fully-fledged competitive walker to raise money for cancer research. She participated in the City2Surf, Blackmores and plenty of other races where she gave much younger competitors a run for their money (pun intended).
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"I was doing really well in all of the fun runs so my physiotherapist suggested I try my luck in the Australian Masters Games in Adelaide back in 2011."
At age 85 Heather broke every Australian record for her age group in the 1500m, 3km, 5km and 10km race-walk distances. And in the same year she broke the 3km and 5km world records. She currently holds all the world records for her age group – an impressive feat by any standards.
Although her efforts haven't gone unnoticed, last year she was named Senior Australian of the Year, gaining her the OAM title.
"My aim is to get people more active and consider their quality of life as they get older."
Heather is also an ambassador for the Cancer Council's 'March Charge', in honour of her late husband, where she will challenge herself to walk 300km in the month of March.
"The first year I did it I pledged to do 250km and actually ended up doing 344km. I got up with full intentions of doing the 6km to make it an even 350km on the last day, and when I woke up thought 'no you've done enough' so I had the day off."
So how exactly does she get her steps up? Well, she walks around her local park every single morning at 5.15am for a start.
"On Fridays I do a 10km walk which I can do in an hour and 25 minutes," Heather says, all the while tracking the kays on her trusty Fitbit.
She also has a weekly session with her trainer and then trains by herself three times a week, as well as going shopping twice a day because in the cool of the shopping centres she can "walk around Coles or Woolworths' aisles up and down and add a few more steps to the total."
Although she's giving the confectionery aisle a miss to fuel her physical pursuits.
"I don't have any must have treats foods I eat, and certainly not chocolate. I have a glass of wine before I go to bed though because, why not?"
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The 3Dvarius is selected in the 29 finalists of the 3D Pioneers Challenge 2016, a 3D printing design competition.
The 3D Pioneers Challenge seeks to uncover specialists from around the world who are thinking outside the box and -pushing boundaries!
A 1/2 scaled model of the 3Dvarius will be exhibited during one of the most 3D printing event: the Messe Erfurt Rapid.Tech and FabCon 3.D. And we will participate to the awards ceremony the next 16th of June. If you go to the event, let us know, it will be a pleasure to meet over coffee.
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Just go to Products & Services, click on the "Check Domain Name"
type in the domain name (e.g. mynewco.com) and then click on the "Submit" button.
If the domain name is available, it will say something like:
No match for domain "MYNEWCO.COM".
Meaning, you can register this domain name.
If it show a lot of information about the domain, such as the registered owner,
then this domain is not available.
Just continue to search until you found the domain name you want.


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Conquer demanding single trails or the streets of your favourite city with ease in the Womens Saentis Knit Low Shoe, a technical multipurpose wonder. The sock-like 3D Knit construction of the shaft on this pleasantly lightweight shoe ensures a perfect fit.
This flexible shoe features a structure tailored to trails and a specially developed Michelin outsole for optimum grip in technical terrain. The Saentis Knit Low will therefore allow you to take a wide range of activities in your stride, from easy, fast-paced day hikes to short trail runs.
Its streamlined but sporty look also makes this shoe ideal for urban life, where it is sure to attract admiring glances. A champion capable of transitioning with ease from mountain to city.
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009
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Hey there, just letting you know there is a new edition of Blanket out. I've got two pieces in it, an interview with Neil McCann and me venting about self portraits (basically indulging my long held dislike of Picasso). Actually, that's a bit of a low point but this is no doubt Blanket's finest edition thus far so check it out (it costs $2 but you can afford it - its like 140 pages of beauty).
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There are few moments more memorable for a romantic couple than that when they became engaged. Planning your wedding can be very far from romantic, in fact, it can be very stressful. Here are some suggestions you can use to plan your wedding and make it enjoyable.
Marriages between people of different faiths are common nowadays, but it helps to discuss how this will affect your marriage, in-laws and children, before you marry. Talking to your partner about his or her religion is important, but talking to the in-laws about their religion is essential, as well.
To save money, choose a date that is not when most people typically get married. Most weddings are between June and August. At this time, it will be more costly to book a venue for your wedding. If you can't plan your wedding at any other time, book your venue as soon as possible to get a great deal.
Try for a date that is not in the middle of wedding season. The traditional season for weddings is May through September. You can expect to pay more if you schedule your wedding during this time. If you need to book during this time, make sure you book far in advance to get the best deal.
You can not serve everyone's favorite top-shelf drink or you would quickly exceed the price of the dress, so consider what you like, and what will keep you within your budget. Just letting people drink all they want can really add up, especially if the reception lasts a long time. Ask the venue you've chosen for the reception which options they have available to you, and what the cost would be for each.
Buying a wedding gown can be very expensive. When you are shopping, try getting a dress that might not be traditionally thought of as one made for a wedding. You should check out the selection of bridesmaid dresses at the bridal store. One could fit your style at only a fraction of the cost. Remember, the dress you chose can be altered to change the styling, and the total cost will still probably be less than the cost of purchasing an official wedding dress.
Personalize your wedding with intricate details of the course of your relationship with your spouse to be. Your wedding theme should reflect your shared journey with your partner, from the beginning to the present.
It is obvious that that most important aspect to think about in a marriage is the one whom you will marry. Don't rush into this decision. Your decision to get married should take into account everything that you love–or can't stand–about your potential mate.
Do not under-eat in an effort to fit into your dress. You can dehydrate and get dizzy by rushing weight loss. Passing out at the altar in the middle of exchanging vows? Not a pleasant thought. Buy a dress that allows you to make adjustments when the wedding date comes.
While you definitely want to provide songs you like to your DJ, you also want to include songs you definitely don't want to make the list. It could be heavy metal or country, or even a song that reminds you of someone not-so-special. No matter what, you must make sure he knows what music to avoid.
Choose one item to incorporate into all the different aspects of your wedding. You could use the same ribbon from your bouquet as you do on your floral centerpieces or veil. Your wedding will be perfect when you add in the small details.
Do not make guests stand around when you are taking photos. The photos concerning the rest of the wedding party should be done in advance. Pictures with the bride or groom and their respective parents can also be taken ahead of time, reducing the amount of time guests have to wait for your arrival at the reception.
Keep transportation in mind when planning your wedding. If you have people who need to get home after the reception, have taxis ready to bring them. This is good for those drinking alcohol.
If you are holding a destination wedding, have a basket filled with useful items for their trip delivered directly to their room. Fill the basket with useful, fun items like a map, camera, sunblock and brochures from local attractions. It would be nice to also include a guide to local restaurants to make it easy for them to eat.
Your vows are very important for a very momentous occasion so make sure you take time to write them to perfection. The institution of marriage is lifelong and marked by willingness to enter into a major commitment. Express your love in your vows.
Silk flowers can be a good alternative to fresh flowers in some cases. Since they can be chosen months in advance, you won't have to worry about their freshness, which will be one less thing to worry about as your big day approaches.
You do not have to get a wedding cake that is filled with countless calories. There are some bakers who are able to prepare delicious and beautiful cakes that are individually sized to be just enough to give someone the cake they want without the calories they do not want. Many bakeries offer beautiful cupcakes with a variety of healthy fillings.
Dress children in comfortable clothes if they are in your ceremony. Choose fabrics that are softer and loose-fitting, in order to maintain a high comfort level. You also need to give children a chance to get used to new shoes. Whether shoes are old or new, your children need to be comfortable in them during the wedding. By doing this, the children will be less inclined to fuss with their outfits, and more likely to partake happily in whatever roles have been assigned to them.
Make sure to shop multiple photographers before picking the right one to shoot your wedding. You want to make sure the quality of the pictures you get is exactly what you expect. See if your loved ones know of a good photographer or look at online reviews.
Get the most from your wedding planner by doing your homework prior to your first meeting. Start your project by using imagery, fabric swatches and other pieces of inspiration to make mood board and "look books" like the stylists and fashion designers use. You can clip magazine photos, song lyrics, or photos that help you convey what you want to your wedding planner.
Don't make guests wait around while taking pictures. Many photographs, including the bridal part and the groomsmen, can be taken before the ceremony. Having as many photographs taken as possible beforehand will help the transition between the ceremony and the reception go much smoother.
Consider your guest and their finances and circumstances when looking into adestination wedding. You might have guests who need to make plans to take vacation time on the day, and they will need time to make plans. Sending out save the date cards or invitations, if possible, at least 8 months in advance, will allow for just about any arrangements your guests will need to make.
Send a planning and an itinerary to your guests to help them schedule their activities and find their way. Make sure you tell everyone where they will be needed, for instance at the rehearsal.
In the earliest planning stages of your wedding, you should prioritize your strongest desires. For many people, the flowers are more important than the cake, or the venue is more important than the guest list. Prioritizing your wants can ensure that you don't step over your allotted budget and still have the wedding day of your dreams.
If you plan to serve your guests a meal with multiple courses, keep them entertained during the serving process by placing small dishes of appetizing sweets on each table. Flavorful crackers will get the job done well.
Add a little depth to your flower arrangements by using flowers and elements that are different heights. Use vases that are tall for long stem and compact head flowers. Peonies and hydrangeas are wonderful flowers to incorporate. The taller florals' will always be vibrant and full of color while the short ones should be more of the spring type colors like pastels.
You can a choose a menu that combines the best of both families and their culture. Change it up by including ethnic desserts, drinks, or any other foods that are being served.
Think about whether you want to have children at your wedding. This point is very important in regards to budget and stress should you allow children to attend. If you are not going to allow children at your wedding, be prepared for certain guests to not be able to make attendance.
Children who are participating in your ceremony should have comfortable clothes. Have them wear comfortable fabrics which are appropriate for the temperature, fitting snugly but loose enough to allow air to flow through. New shoes need to be broken in so that they don't cause pain on the big day. Taking care of these small details will allow children to focus on participation in the wedding instead of fussing with their attire.
Come up with group activities to entertain your guests. You do not want your family and friends bored to death while waiting for your wedding to end. There can be a variety of games and activities. This will make your wedding more memorable while letting others enjoy themselves by interacting with one another.
A couple that will use these tips will find that they can be closer by carefully planning their wedding. Learning how to make plans for a wedding together can be part of the foundation in planning your marriage and life together. The tips featured above will help couples to plan their dream wedding and prepare for a successful long term partnership.
Well before the wedding day, grooms should take the time to ensure that their tuxedo and that of their best man fit perfectly. Ask trusted friend or family to give you an honest appraisal of the tuxedo you are considering. Remember pictures will be taken at your wedding, you want to look and be remembered looking your best.


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The Minneapolis Urban League is looking for entertainment to perform at their annual Family Day Parade and Festival August 31, 2013 taking place on Plymouth Avenue between Penn and Logan Avenues.
Looking for: Singers, Dancers, Rappers, and Poets
To register your act, please call the Family Day Entertainment Hot- line at
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Family Day is looking for people willing to commit 2 to 4 hours to making August 31st a fun, stress free, eventful day. Bring family & friends — there will be plenty of time for you to have fun with them before and after your shift! Volunteers receive a free "Live, Learn, Breathe" t-shirt and refreshments throughout the day.
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Deferred and removed projects
These are projects that were scheduled to begin in 2014/15 but have been deferred for consideration in the Long Term Plan 2015-25. The deferral of these projects will not impact on Levels of Service.
Project deferrals and removals have been annotated to indicate whether the deferral or removal decision was made by the current Council (#) or by the previous Council (*).
Waimea Road/ Market Road intersection upgrade *
Changes were planned for this intersection to make it easier to turn onto Waimea Road. Investigations have shown there is not enough turning demand to warrant this given other priorities for transport and roading.
Waimea Road widening/Snows Hill #
It was proposed to widen Waimea Road and the adjacent footpaths at Snow Hill (near Rutherford Street). Investigations have shown there are other transport and roading activities that are a higher priority to fund at this time.
Halifax Street/Shakespeare Walk #
This project has been deferred for consideration in the LTP 2015-25 so it can be aligned and completed at the same time as stormwater protection works planned for the area.
Shelbourne Street #
The planned stormwater upgrade of Shelbourne Street has been deferred to align with roading funding so both stormwater and roading works can be completed at the same time.
Halifax Street #
A new stormwater line planned for Halifax Street from Tasman Street to Milton Street has been deferred to redirect funding to emergency work from the December 2011 and April 2013 extreme rain events.
Flood protection
York Stream channel upgrade #
Urgent work to improve the flood capacity of York Stream was completed in 2013/14. Remaining work will be considered in the LTP 2015-25.
Parks and active recreation
Stoke Youth Park #
Consideration of youth facilities will be part of the investigation and design of the community and sports facility at Greenmeadows. Any development beyond this will be considered through the LTP 2015-25.
Tahunanui Reserve Management Plan implementation *
Continuing work on plantings and paths at the Tahunanui Reserve, at a cost of $128,000 in 2014/15, has been deferred for reconsideration in the LTP 2015-25.
Destination Playground for Rutherford Park *
This was deferred through the Annual Plan 2013/14, to be reconsidered in the LTP 2015-25. The funding of $676,000 in 2014/15 will also be deferred.
Tasman Heights #
This was to provide a walkway link between Tasman Heights through to Douglas Road. The linkage between Maire Street to Heemskerk Place was scheduled but engineering issues with the location mean the work will now be reconsidered through the LTP 2015-25.
Trafalgar Centre renewals programme #
Works programmed for 2014/15, including landscaping and parking improvements, have now been removed pending decisions about the future of the Trafalgar Centre.
Wakapuaka Sandflats environmental enhancement *
Funding for environment enhancement activities at Wakapuaka Sandflats has been deferred so Council resources can be directed to higher priority work in 2014/15. This project will be reconsidered in the LTP 2015-25.
2014/15 Projects Removed
These are projects that were scheduled to begin in 2014/15 but have been removed from the LTP.
- Church Street pedestrian connection into Montgomery Square #
- Halifax Street cycle lane #


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Today, we will discuss the Clash Royale hacks and cheats to get free pearls. Playing Clash Royale isn't a simple diversion by any means. For winning, you have to fabricate the decks. What's more, for building the decks, you should put in some cash on the in-application buy.
What's more, obviously, one who is putting in some cash to buy the pearls would be a stage ahead when contrasted with the individuals who don't have the diamonds. So today, we should discuss the genuine approaches to get free Clash Royale Diamonds. A large portion of the sites talks about the expressways to procure pearls for the diversion Clash Royale. Be that as it may, actually, around 99% of them are only a con artist.
Truly, you may discover numerous aides on which there will be numerous routes shared through which you can get the free diamonds. In any case, unfortunately, none of them works. Be that as it may, don't be demoralized. Today, we will examine in short about how they trick individuals and furthermore the genuine ways which will work.
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On the off chance that you are a major Clash Royale fan, you should need to realize that there are a few sites (Clash Royale Hack Tool/Generator) who guarantee to get you free Clash Royale pearls just by following some basic advances.
We should get to the outcomes what we have.
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Stage 1: We went to a site asserting that they will give free Clash Royale diamonds on the off chance that we pursue their system.
Stage 2: They requesting that we fill the important things appearing on your screen. When you enter the site, they will request that you enter your username which you use while playing the diversion.
Stage 3: Once you fill the name, they will request that you select the stage from the accompanying choices. There will be two alternatives. One will be Android and second iOS. You have to pick yours.
Stage 4: After filling it, you will see a catch "Next" there. You should click it. When you snap to the catch, they will appear as though they are interfacing your name to the "Conflict Royale Hack Tool".
Stage 5: After clicking to "Next", you will see another page where they will solicit you to enter the number from Gem sum, Gold sum, Elixir sum and the XP sum you require in your record.
You have to fill every one of the spots with the ideal number. From that point forward, tap on "Create".
Stage 6: After clicking to produce, they will demonstrate some coding in your screen with the goal that it will seem as though they are hacking into the server of Clash Royale.
Notwithstanding, actually, it is all phony and is made to trick you. Regardless of whether disengage your web association, you will see that the code is as yet running. What's more, obviously, it demonstrates that it is all out FAKE.
Stage 7: After finishing these means, they will request that you check the CAPTCHA or affirm that you are a human and not a robot.
For that, they may request to fill a review shape or download an application or possibly something different (changes gadget to gadget).
Result: Now, Free Gems Generator to subsequent to finishing all the seven stages referenced above, you will anticipate that the diamonds should get credited to your record.
Be that as it may, there will be no jewel acknowledged to your record as every one of the means referenced above is done purposefully by the sites only for cash which they will procure in the event that you complete their overview.
Truly, they are not going to give you any pearl. Rather, they will procure some great measure of cash. To put it plainly, they have tricked you. Subsequently demonstrated, it is only a trick made for their own income.
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Actor Terry Crews' case could be thrown out of court if agent has his way
Terry Crews' former agency William Morris Endeavor and an agent, Adam Venit, who "'Venit, upon his first meeting Crews, viciously grabbed Crews' penis and testicles so hard that it caused Crews immediate pain in a blatant and unprovoked sexual assault," are asking a judge to dismiss a complaint. In December 2017, sued both Venit and WME over the 2016 incident.
Crews' initial complaint reads in part:
"Crews smacked Venit's hand away and shoved him back more forcefully than before, screaming "Hey! What are you doing?!" two or three times, but Venit ignored everything Crews was saying and continued to try to grab Crews' genitals.
"Crews kept Venit at arm's length and turned to Sandler to get his attention, yelling, 'Adam, come get your boy! He's grabbing my nuts!;"
Crews admitted Venit called the next day and said "he was just not himself that night."
The grounds for dismissal? WME writes in a response that Crews accepted Venit's apology one day after the incident and waited 18 months to reveal his assault publicly. He claims WME disregarded February 2016 encounter and alleged conduct of defendant Adam Venit.
In his response to the complaint, Venit, the former head of the motion picture department, claims Crews "had not suffered any injury or danger' and 'none of the acts alleged were based on sex and/or the conduct was not sexual." Venit's clients include Adam Sandler, Sylvester Stallone and Eddie Murphy.
Venit doesn't acknowledge committing the act, he generally denied "each and every allegation contained in [Crews'] complaint." He was immediately suspended without pay when Crews went public and was demoted.


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Christmas Is Finally Coming!
Yes, December is here at last and we can all really get in the mood for Christmas! There are so many things to think about at this time of year. The presents, the decorations, the tree. But what about the music? And not just any old music. The best music to have sex to!
The girls at our Leeds Escort Agency have been having a think about this and come up with their three favourites. They have particularly got in mind making out under the Christmas tree, but their song choices are good any time of year!
Top of their list is definitely Marvin Gaye, Let's Get It On. Well who could resist the offer. It has to be one of the sexiest songs of all time!
Runner up was Take My Breath Away, by Berlin. We couldn't quite make up our minds if it was the song or the thought of Tom Cruise in his uniform in Top Gun that got this number second place. But hey, if it does it for you, does it matter!
Their third and final choice was something a bit more lively, and definitely something to keep the rhythm going. Yep, you guessed it, Stayin' Alive by the Bee Gees. Keeping up with that beat will get your heart pounding for sure!
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ICTSI Anvaya Cove pro-am
Pro Mhark Fernando (third from left) holds his prize as he poses with teammates Rolen Paulino, Benigno Victorio and Luis Ramirez along with SBITC Terminal Manager Santi Fuentes (left) and Anvaya Cove golf director Steve McDonald (right) after topping the pro-am tournament of the P3.5 million ICTSI Anvaya Cove Invitational Golf Championship at Anvaya Cove Golf and Sports Club in Morong, Bataan.
Fernando, pals rule ICTSI Anvaya Cove pro-am
Mhark Fernando complemented well with amateur partners Luis Ramirez, Benigno Victorio and Rolen Paulino as they pooled a 20-under 52 to rule the ICTSI Anvaya Cove Invitational pro-am tournament at Anvaya Cove Golf and Sports Club in Morong, Bataan recently.
Marvin Dumandan and teammates Bienvenido Perez, Jimmy Bustamante and Eimie Hedeager assembled a 52 to place second while Jhonnel Ababa, with Fred Salonga, Mario Pangan and Alex Ong, scored a 53 to finish third in the 18-hole tournament that drew the country's leading pros along with their amateur partners from the sponsors and backers of the tradition pro-am event.
The wind-swept layout, carved out in the Bataan mountains near the boundary of former US naval base in Subic and built inside the 470 hectares land owned by the Ayala Land Corp. where long-time golf patron ICTSI operates its container business, has been PGT's able partner the last two years, providing a different kind of challenge to the men of the tour.
It was in fact voted as the best course in last year's ICTSI PGT season topped by Miguel Tabuena who won four tournaments to claim the coveted Order of Merit title.
Meanwhile, Justin Limjap shared the pro-am spotlight when he won the nearest to the line and longest drive honors on Nos. 5 and 15, respectively, while Nico Sevilla took the nearest to the hole award on No. 13


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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Changing Up Your Style
If you're creative you probably know how it feels to get yourself in a bit of a creative rut at times and to be a little fearful to try something new. For a while now I've noticed that I take more than one type of photo. I enjoy shooting whimsical and retro images (Simply Hue Designs) but I also love nature photography and photography with a nostalgic feel. For that reason, I decided to open a new shop on Society 6 where I can post photos that aren't in my usual vintage pastel vibe. In time I hope to sell some of my sketches and collages, too, but that's a ways down the road. ;)
Do you ever try switching up your creative style?
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I would LOVE to change my creative style .. Just for a little while. It's all about experimental fun I guess. I'd love to create more vintage, soft focus shots... Mine a quite sharp and textured usually. Change is good... Even just for a little while.ReplyDelete
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Even if you change the "subject" or the thematic of the pictures, I can notice your beautiful and particular style in all of them :)ReplyDelete
I love to experiment. I think it keeps the creative juices flowing so to speak. Having said that, I love your style. Your photographs have such a clear 'feel' in them. Beautiful.ReplyDelete
Vicki, I love these photos and the way you've put them together. Judging from your work, it never seems like you're in a creative rut! But I guess we all are from time to time. Maybe we actually need it - to rest our brains, allowing it to work by itself can actually work wonders. I've noticed improvements both in my dancing and my playing after breaks. My piano teacher always said: "Take a week off, but don't feel bad about it or it won't work!" I figure that the trick is not panicking or trying to force it when we don't get new ideas.ReplyDelete
At the moment, I'm trying my hand at designing and sewing!
All the time! I like to do traditional, realistic drawing, creative stylized drawing and now I'm learning to sew and make things too. Sometimes I feel I should stick to one way of working and focus on that. I get bored though and like to do different things.ReplyDelete
Beautiful photo's! I'd love to see some of your sketches :)


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In May of 2017, Dina Deitsch was hired as the director and chief curator of Tufts University art galleries. The newly plural title of the institution, which was previously the Tufts University Art Gallery, suggests that Deitsch's administrative involvement will work to creating a curatorial dialogue between the Medford/Somerville and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts (SMFA) campuses.
"One of the big shifts in my hire is actually a structural shift," Deitsch said. "I'm the director of the Medford gallery and exhibitions and public programs at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts. So initially, we're looking at a two city, two campus program, one that is directed towards the education of studio artists and art practice, and the other one towards a broader campus of academia and scholarship."
This newly conceived position weaves two slightly different positions into one, making it easier for the new director to organize events on both campuses.
"Initially, the big change will be an integrated program between these two specific spaces. The Medford gallery has a strong legacy, and the museum school exhibition and public programming have [their] own history — equally important," Deitsch said." The SMFA specializes in bringing contemporary artists in every semester, to meet with students and to give public lectures."
Deitsch explained that, at the SMFA, exhibitions garner very specific audiences, while galleries on the Medford/Somerville campus connect both classic and contemporary art for viewers of diverse backgrounds.
With the merging of the SMFA, the administration has taken steps to integrate the two campuses and to boost the visibility of arts on the Medford/Somerville campus. Before coming to Tufts, Deitsch served as the John R. and Barbara Robinson Family interim director of the Harvard Carpenter Center for Visual Arts, an institution that combines exhibitions with artist-in-residence programs and in-gallery classes.
She also hopes that the gallery, like the university's permanent collection, will be integrated into the campus environment as more than just a physical space.
"How can we think about public art on the Medford campus across the board? How can we think about the art that lives outside of the Aidekman Arts Center as well? How can we also reframe how people understand the gallery as not a stand-alone entity, but one that is more diffuse and now also an entity that can become the public face of the museum school?" Deitsch asked. "All of these will be top of mind as we develop new programming in the coming year."
Deitsch also gave a preview of the galleries' upcoming shows.
"We're opening up an exhibition this week. Thursday, September 14 is the public opening and reception for a large mural by artist Yuan Yunsheng, a Chinese artist who came to campus in the 80s and was commissioned by Tufts to make a large mural for the former library, the Wessell Library, which was then converted to the Tisch," Deitsch said.
Deitsch explained that the exhibit was split up and displayed in pieces due to space issues in the past.
"This exhibition celebrates the first time in 20 years that this work has been fully united and conserved," Deitsch said. "The mural is a retelling of the Cultural Revolution in China and the aftereffects of it through ancient myths and stories."
In thinking about the artist's retelling of political narratives, Deitsch organized a small video exhibition, Dream States, that looks at contemporary video and film using narrative conventions to rethink political moments from the 1970s to today.
The two exhibitions, with their politically charged works, suit the civically engaged Tufts campus. They showcase how students studying different subjects could potentially interact with the gallery, and with art on campus in general.
The future of the gallery promises to be a more interactive one, in which art will live outside of the Aidekman Arts Center. In the future, the galleries will become a more vital part of the Tufts experience, and not just for students interested in art but for every member of the community.


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Well, that would assume that I had a working radio to start with, and was a regular enough listener to know what they didn't play that I wanted to hear.
I think Supernaut by 1000 Homo DJs is a safe bet. WaxTrax! co-founder Jim Nash said (of Al Jourgensen's demos), "No one's gonna play this, it's gonna take a thousand homo DJs to play this for anyone to buy it." Another story runs that Jourgensen and Nash heard an unauthorised remix of We Shall Cleanse the World, to which Nash assured him that it would only ever be heard by "a thousand homo DJs".
(For the curious, Chris Connelly remarks in his autobiography that there was a distinct lack of homophobia at WaxTrax!.)
1000 Homo DJs, as they were thereafter called, were one of the many Ministry side-projects floating around in the early 90s. This song is a cover of a Black Sabbath song. Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails sang the first take, but TVT Records refused to allow him to appear on the release. The legend goes that Al merely ran his vocals through a distortion unit to disguise them, though Al said that he re-recorded the vocals impersonating Reznor's style. The Reznor-vocal version appears on the retrospective Black Box collection, and fans of both singers should be able to distinguish between them.


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Like its twin the Subaru BRZ, the Toyota 86 was an immediate success when it debuted under the Scion banner as the FR-S. Much positive ink was spilled regarding its styling, its road handling and the driving experience it delivered. The only false note that cropped up regarded its power; as in, it could have used more of it. Sure, the 1.8L 4-cylinder did offer up 200 hp and some wonderful sensations, but it still felt like the FR-S/86 could do with more power capabilities.
Requests to fit the car with a more responsive engine, ideally a turbocharged one, were persistent, even grew more strident. Rumours regarding the reasons for Toyota's refusal to go down that road grew in number and stridency.
At this week's 2018 Geneva International Motor Show, a member of the Toyota brain-trust finally addressed the question. Tetsuya Tada, chief engineer for the 86, spoke with CarAdvice and explained why the current generation of the model would not, could not, be fitted with a turbo engine.
He started by acknowledging the interest shown for the model, saying he received "literally millions of questions from around the world" regarding the development of a more muscular, turbo-powered 86. He then elaborated on why the company has chosen not to go down that road.
"I believe that often times I answered that there won't be a turbo version, and there were some articles in the media that Mr Tada doesn't like a turbo. That's not really true. I do like turbos, however if we come up with a turbo version of the 86 and boost up the power that would result in the necessity of changing the basic configuration completely, to come up with a car that I would be satisfied with."
In fact, the problem resides in the delicate weight equilibrium of the 86 design. Adding a turbo engine would necessitate reducing the weight of the front end. Mr. Tada explained, "One characteristic of the 86 is that in terms of the front balance it's slightly front-loaded so it makes the handling more fast and agile. So if we were to come up with a turbo version, we would have to go change the weight balance between the front and the rear."
And this is why Toyota won't alter the powertrain of its 86. At least, the automaker is demonstrating it is aware of consumers' wishes; perhaps this will translate into improvements in the next generation?
We'll be keeping an eye on developments!


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A team of 200 priests comment on daily Gospel
Liturgical day: Sunday 3rd (A) in Ordinary Time
Gospel text (Mt 4,12-23): When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, He withdrew into Galilee. He left Nazareth and went to settle down in Capernaum, a town by the lake of Galilee, at the border of Zebulun and Naphtali. In this way the word of the prophet Isaiah was fulfilled: «Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali crossed by the Road of the Sea, and you who live by the Jordan, Galilee, land of pagans, listen: The people who lived in darkness have seen a great light; on those who live in the land of the shadow of death, a light has shone». From that time on Jesus began to proclaim his message, «Change your ways: the kingdom of heaven is near».
As Jesus walked by the lake of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. He said to them, «Come, follow me, and I will make you fish for people» (…).
Beginning of Jesus' Public Ministry
(based on texts by Benedict XVI)
(Città del Vaticano, Vatican)
Today, Matthew offers us a brief account of Jesus' first performance in His public life, in which Galilee is distinctly mentioned as the "Galilee of the pagans"; as the place announced by the prophets (cf. Is 8.23; 9.1) where a "great light" will appear. Thus, Matthew reacts to the surprise of the Savior not coming from Jerusalem and Judea. From the very beginning, Matthew resorts to the Old Testament to discern even the ostensibly most insignificant details in favor of Jesus.
In the first place, there is the synopsis of the essential contents of Jesus' preaching that desires to give a synthetic clue of His message: "Repent for the Kingdom (sovereignty) of Heaven has come near". Then comes the choosing of the Twelve, with which Jesus Christ announces and starts up the renewal of the people of the twelve tribes, the new Israel convocation.
—In a few lines, Matthew, outlines before his listeners a first image of the figure and work of Jesus.


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When you are landscaping, it is so important to do it correctly. You want to make sure that it will continue to look good for a number of years or else your time and money will have been wasted. Therefore check out the top five mistakes so that you can avoid making them.
Not Planning
It is easy to get carried away and not think things through properly first. Most landscape designers will have a drawing of the finished article and consider what it will look like in the future as well as immediately on completion. It is important to do this. Consider what will need to go where. Think about any power you will need and where the cables will go. Any structures and how you will fit them in. Consider the lawn and planting and how easy it will be to maintain and who will do it. Also consider how fast things grow and to what size, to make sure that it will all stay under control and look good. You could otherwise end up with huge trees and bushes that swamp your garden or worse get under structures and weaken the foundations. You may end up with a messy garden that takes too much time to look after.
Not Matching Home and Garden Styles
It is important to match the style of your garden to your home. Think about the house and how it looks and what it will look like with a different style of garden. Make sure that it fits in, both color and size wise as well as to the way that it looks. Stand in the garden and imagine what it would look like before you do anything and hopefully you will avoid this mistake.
Think About Day and Night
Many people just plan their garden for daytime use, however, they may want to sit out there in the warm evenings. Therefore consider lighting and heating as well. Also if you have a garden room that you plan on using a lot, you may need heating and lighting in there as it could get chilly in there in the winter and after dark. Consider how easy it will be to get from there to the house in the dark and what lighting might be useful.
Going Over Budget
It is so easy to go over budget with any project like this. It is wise to write out all of the costs that you imagine you will have, doing through research rather than just guessing. Then add on some extra, at least 10% in case you overspend. This is the easy part though, setting the budget, you then have to make sure that you stick to it. Bear in mind that planting can wait, if the budget runs out, you just need the main structure to be in place.
Not Considering Seasons
It can be easy to choose plants and trees according to how they look at the time that you buy all of your plants. It is important to remember that they will look very different in six months time and so you need to think about how things will look at a different time of the year.
If you are ever unsure of these techniques that hire professionals like a quality Cherry Hill Landscaping company Elements Design / Build to take care of your landscaping.
About Maurice
Maurice is a landscape artist working as a freelancer. She offers landscaping service to home owners and in her free time loves to write and publish photo's of her creativity in landscaping on various blogs.


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Deepthiman Gowda
Deepthiman (Deepu) Gowda, M.D., M.P.H., M.S. is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons and practices general internal medicine. Dr. Gowda serves as Course Director of Foundations of Clinical Medicine, Chair of the Fundamentals Curriculum Committee, and Director of Clinical Practice in the Narrative Medicine Program. He also serves on the New York City Board of Health. To date, Dr. Gowda's efforts have focused on care to underserved communities, clinical skills education, interprofessional education, and narrative medicine. In 2015, he was chosen as a Macy Faculty Scholar and is currently working with a team to study the impact of implementing Narrative Medicine activities into clinical settings.
- M.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- M.S. Columbia University
- M.P.H., Harvard University
- B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill


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Music Composers Unite!
A kingdom being born. So this song indicates a transitional state. I appreciate any suggestions. I didn't make this loud. I might not have made it loud enough. I'm trying to get a feel for what is a comfortable listening range. It can be loud if you turn it up more. I realize this isn't usually in keeping with tracks like this.
Any other comments appreciated. Thanks.
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A Kingdom is being birthed and the accompanying picture is a floating building being berthed....sorry, couldn't resist that. The music is certainly Celtic in flavour, I like that and think it effective.
The opening theme is excellent and more use could have been made of it later on (perhaps a reiteration at the end followed by a good coda). As a stand alone piece the material could perhaps be better organised, by which I mean the climax is currently at 1m23s - rather too early in the piece I think. Alternatively you could create a bigger climax somewhere in the last third of the piece. Having said that, if this were used as a film (movie) sound track then there is loads of good material that could be developed and utilised as needed.
So, in summary, some really atmospheric music here that could be slightly better organised to produce a really excellent whole....depending on its intended use as either film or standalone (or, indeed both - with a bit of tweaking here and there).
Well done Timothy - I'm looking forward to more from you.
Saul, I appreciate these suggestions. In thinking more about this. I see your point. I have decided to re arrange the entire song, though browsers might need to be refreshed.
The new version is posted under the same link. I didn't take out all of the tension. I did take out much of it though. I arranged it so the momentum gains with the tension further toward the ending.I held much of the theme during the music. I might not have done this exactly the way you might have envisioned. Should be much better with regard to build up and added colors.
@Stephen lines, The explanation of the picture gets a bit complicated. There are many views on these subjects.I will try to keep it simple for this. There are references to a literal city coming down and this city is a literal cube. This event ushers in a new kingdom. Some also see the kingdom as an internal thing. I see it as both.
I did as you suggested and made some sweeping organizational changes to the music. Hopefully these changes based on your suggestions will make the piece more stand alone and not some Hollywood sound effects track. I wanted it to be a meaningful and musical piece.
I was also a horn player and added more brass in this than I usually do. I attempted to make it as real as it could be.
Thank you for listening and for your comments!
I didn't get a chance to hear the original version. I think it would be most educational if we could listen to both.
@Bob Porter
I'm at work, but I'll upload the 1st version later. Thanks.
Here is the 1st version of the track.
Actually, Timothy, I prefer the first version. The only thing the second version does better is the build to the restatement of the theme at the one minute mark. The first version has more contrast and interest, to me. I too, might prefer a return of the opening theme at the end, but there is no rule that says you must. I think that sometimes we want the composer to tie everything up in a pretty bow for us, rather than do some work ourselves. I could do with about a third to half less reverb and some low end EQ.
@Bob Porter, Thank you for listening to the other version. I would agree in hindsight. I think the 2nd version is nice fodder for possibly more parts. The piece seems to loose interest. Not quite fizzle out, but close. I don't fault the suggestions given here. I fault myself in the way I put it together.
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Monday, March 31, 2014
Blips: Second Son, Once Removed
Source: Missing Representation and Infamous: Second Son
Author: Reid McCarter
Site: Digital Love Child
Video games are capable of rendering some pretty realistic worlds, to the point where transposing the real world literally into a virtual one is taken as an assumed goal. If you can do it, why not? But this is a school of thought that ignores all of the other ways that games can be visually designed and the possibilities for riffing on or reworking real world environments to some end beyond the literal. But when certain aspects of games shoot for 1-to-1 realism, and others don't, it raises questions as to why the line was drawn where it was.
Case in point is Infamous Second Son, the third game in the Infamous series, and the first to boast a real world setting: Seattle. While Infamous has more in common with comic books than documentary film, its virtual Seattle is meant to stand-in for the real thing, as a literal translation, more than an interpretation. Reid McCarter over at Digital Love Child brings up an interesting point then: why isn't the main character Delsin, who is shown to be of Native American heritage, also presented as a member of an actual Pacific Northwest tribe instead one made up for the game?
I'm on board with McCarter that ultimately, this is a missed opportunity. By attributing Delsin to a fictional tribe, there is no cultural backstory beyond what is presented in the game. But of course Seattle does have such a history, and it's one that is intertwined with the Native American tribes in the Pacific Northwest. I understand that if you're trying to tell a comic book story set in a real place, there has to be components that are on the side of fiction or on the side of literal representation, but short-shrifting the realistic setting's ethnic make-up actually renders that setting less convincingly, and denies an opportunity to cast Duwamish or Suquamish (or another local tribe) people in very visible roles.
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