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Netnod's history
In 1992, the Swedish University Computer Network (SUNET), Telia and Tele2 expressed a need to exchange traffic with each other. SUNET developed a solution allowing all three operators to connect to a neutral Internet exchange point located at the Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan (KTH) in Stockholm. This exchange point was called D-GIX and became the first Swedish exchange point in existence.
As the Internet grew and gained a more central role in Sweden's infrastructure, the Swedish government took an active interest and ordered an inquiry into the Internet that identified the Internet exchange points and the .SE domain as being vital to the functioning of the Internet in Sweden. Following discussion at the Swedish Operators Forum (SOF), a foundation called the Stiftelsen för Telematikens Utveckling (TU-Stiftelsen) was formed and financed by the KK-stiftelsen – a foundation for knowledge and competence development. It was founded to create an independent, stable and common organisation for the operation of critical Internet functionality in Sweden. The basic concept was that no single telecom operator would have undue influence over another. This organisation would work for the good of the Internet, not for commercial gain. The TU-stiftelsen then formed a subsidiary called Netnod AB that was responsible for operating the exchange point in Stockholm.
SOF and Netnod took a joint decision to implement the findings of the government inquiry, which suggested that several exchange points be established around the country. This resulted in SUNET selling the D-GIX exchange point to Netnod. At the same time, Netnod established a second, independent exchange point in Stockholm. All operators are now connected to both exchange points.
Netnod also started operating the Network Time Protocol (NTP) at each of the exchange points. This service involves synchronising computer clocks via the Internet and the standardised Internet protocol (NTP).
Netnod establishes an exchange point in Gothenburg.
Netnod continues to work for the good of the Internet. Revenues generated from the operators who connect to the exchange points are used to further develop the Internet and build new exchange points. In addition, Netnod's consultants are active on the international Internet scene, where the Internet's future is discussed from both a technological and political perspective.
A long discussion between several of SOF's partners took place about how to increase Netnod's operational responsibility for the Internet exchange points. Autonomica was formed as a subsidiary to Netnod and would focus on research and the operation of .SE's slave servers at the various exchange points. An agreement was reached between NORDUnet and Autonomica for Autonomica to also take over responsibility for i.root-servers.net from NORDUnet (a collaboration between the 5 Nordic National Research and Education Networks). NORDUnet had since 1991, been responsible for i.root-servers.net, which was the first root name server outside the US. NORDUnet wanted to focus on its role as an Internet service provider (ISP) and the decision to shift responsibility for i.root-servers.net to Autonomica was taken to ensure that the Internet infrastructure would be managed by a neutral organisation. Autonomica was also better suited to manage the i.root-servers.net service.
The year Netnod established exchange points in Malmö and Sundsvall.
Autonomica begins to offer the Anycast DNSNODE service as one of the first providers in the world. Autonomica installs copies of the i.root-servers.net around the world at some of the largest operators and exchange points to make the Internet faster and provide better redundancy.
Netnod establishes an exchange point in Luleå.
Netnod becomes fully DNSSEC available and provides DNSSEC enabled anycast services to .SE, the first TLD in the world to deploy DNSSEC.
Netnod builds a DWDM system at Telecity in Stockholm. This was done to lower operational costs for connected operators as well as to reduce the cost of connecting to Netnod. This is later expanded to the Interxion site as well.
Netnod builds a DWDM system at Interxion in Stockholm. This was done to lower operational costs for connected operators as well as to reduce the cost of connecting to Netnod. Netnod and Autonomica merge into one organisation under the single name Netnod.
Netnod installs route servers in Stockholm to simplify the peering administration for the operators at the exchange point.
Netnod launches the Netnod Reach partner programme, allowing networks to connect to the Netnod IXP, through a reseller model with minimal overhead.
Netnod launches "Netnod COMIX" - the distributed Internet exchange point, connecting Copenhagen in Denmark with Malmö in Sweden.
The Netnod board is expanded, welcoming Dennis Davidsson, Karen Rose, Mathieu Weill, and Christian Kaufmann as new board members.
The Netnod team grows from 18 to 24 members.
LM Jogbäck becomes new Netnod CEO. Netnod expands our DNSNODE services to enterprise customers. I-root celebrates 25 years in operation. Netnod celebrates our 20th Anniversary hosting our biggest Netnod meeting to date. We see a continuously growing demand for all our services.
Netnod performs major upgrades to Netnod IX Stockholm and Netnod IX Copenhagen. The new, scalable platform enables significant increases in capacity, cost-effective connections for customers and point-to-point transport.
In cooperation with the Norwegian Internet Exchange (NIX), Netnod launches Netnod IX Oslo. Customers can connect through Netnod as a one-stop shop for interconnection throughout the Nordics.
Netnod and Internetstiftelsen (IIS) launch the Internet Access project, gathering operators, technicians and other stakeholders to help define and develop new standards for Internet access.
Netnod are among the founding participants of the new MANRS IXP programme focused on routing security.
Together with SUNET and PTS, Netnod launch Project Särimner, using our expertise to help secure vital communication networks throughout Sweden.
Throughout the year, Netnod provides high-level feedback on regulatory issues, including the implementation of the NIS Directive and the new regulation on Protective Security 2019.
The Netnod Board is strengthened with the appointment of two new members.


text: MOVIES South Korea Box Office: Japan's 'Your Name' Tops Charts Amid Political Tensions 2:53 AM PST 1/9/2017 by Lee Hyo-won FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Courtesy of Toho 'Your Name' Director Makoto Shinkai calls the animated feature's success — a rare Japanese hit in South Korea — "hard to believe." Your Name has achieved a rare success for a Japanese film in South Korea in light of bitter historical conflicts between the two Asian countries, with the animated feature topping the local box office over the Jan. 6-8 weekend. During its first weekend in cinemas, the acclaimed teenage body-swap drama – distributed by Megabox Plus M – scooped up 31.4 percent of the market share, earning $8.1 million according to the Korean Film Council's KOBIS database. The animation's successful debut eclipsed Master, the local crime actioner from CJ Entertainment that topped charts for two straight weeks. Starring The Magnificent Seven's Lee Byung-hun, the film accounted for 21.5 percent of the share for a gross total of $44 million. Passengers, which brought in 13.3 percent of sales for a cume $3.5 million, took third spot. Also among the top five were other foreign animated features: Sing, which claimed fourth with 6.5 percent for total earnings of $10.2 million, and Russia's The Snow Queen 3: Fire and Ice, which accounted for 5.9 percent with a haul of $1.5 million. Your Name is expected to continue performing strongly as it dominates advanced ticket sales, which stood at about 26 percent as of Monday evening — way ahead of Master, which trailed with 7.9 percent. The anime film's strong performance here has been noted by onlookers near and far, especially given escalating political tensions between Korea and Japan. Korea was a colony of Japan from 1910 to 1945, and remnants of the bitter past are deeply rooted among many nationals. In particular, the issue of Korean women who were forced into sexual slavery for Japanese soldiers during World War II — euphemistically known as "comfort women" — remains a sensitive issue here, and a recent turn of events over the topic resulted in Tokyo recalling the Japanese ambassador to Seoul on Friday. Japanese cultural imports were banned in South Korea until the 1990s and the Busan International Film Festival — Korea's largest film event that was launched in 1994 — made headlines when it showed Japanese films in its early editions. It was in Busan last year where Your Name made its Korean premiere, and has since been positively received by local critics. Ironically, recent diplomatic tensions arose after Korean civic groups installed a "comfort woman" statue in front of the Japanese consulate in Busan in December. The writer-director of Your Name, Makoto Shinkai, has called the film's rave reception here hard to believe. "It's truly unbelievable. I am extremely grateful," he said during an interview with local radio station SBS Power FM, adding that he would keep a previously made promise with Korean fans to return to the country should the film cross 3 million admissions. Local industry watchers primarily rank films in terms of admissions, and Howl's Moving Castle by Hayao Miyazaki remains the most successful Japanese film in Korea to date with a total 3 million admissions in 2004. Many expect that Shinkai will have to keep his word, with Your Name already nearing 1.2 million admissions after just four days. The film's success makes it one of the top five best-selling animated features in Korean cinema history, alongside the three Kung Fu Panda titles, Frozen and Howl's Moving Castle. FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Lee Hyo-won email@example.com hyowlee

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text: gingerhead 1 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 Found this USB cradle with an HDMI output for S3. Does anyone have experience in using this kind of device? What can I do with HDMI? There is one without HDMI and it's like 2 times cheaper! So, what's the catch? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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The Child Rights International says the state must be interested in the issue of the kidnapped girls and consider it as a national crisis to develop strategies to bring finality to the menace.
This is part of a three-point measure it intends rolling out after declaring support for the families of the girls who were kidnapped between August and December last year.
In an interview with Starr News, the Executive Director of Child Rights International, Bright Appiah said the case must be considered as a national crisis to help formulate strategies to bring finality of the issue
"I think that appropriate forum must be engaged to ensure that the family have access to the needed information that would give them the assurance as to the whereabouts of the children and also the state of the children brings some kind of relief to the family. The state must be interested in this particular issue in the sense that we need to consider it as a national crisis".he indicated.
The Executive Director of Child Rights International Bright Appiah also added that the organization is considering petitioning parliament over the three kidnapped girls in Takoradi.
"There are three steps we are going to look at, first of all, reporting the matter to parliament to take action on that. If that fails, we will engage the court if possible to ascertain some fundamentals about the announcement that has been made and where we need information in regards to the whereabouts of the missing girls, we would do that. We really want to see how best the system can respond to it in terms of the social services programme we would have to put in place. We hope that the necessary things would be done to ensure that the girls are brought back to the family".he added.
Kidnapped girls will be reunited with their families – Regional Minister
Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, the new Western Regional Minister has assured the public of government's eagerness to reunite the girls with their families.
He noted that the police had engaged in a frantic search for girls adding that, "I want to assure all the residents that together with the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the security agencies, we will definitely bring back the kidnapped girls."
The Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) recently took over investigations into the kidnapping of the three girls.
Security personnel from the United Kingdom and the USA are also helping the police.
The girls, Ruth Quayson, Priscilla Blessing Bentum and Priscilla Koranchie are believed to have been kidnapped between August 2018 and January 2019.
The main suspect in the kidnapping, Sam Udoetuk Wills is currently before a court after he escaped from jail in December 2018 following his first arrest.
Over the period, residents in the metropolis have voiced concern over the pace at which investigations have progressed.
Some groups have held protests and also petitioned the President and the Sekondi Regional Coordinating Council over the case.


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We are looking for smart QA engineers, that are eager to be challenged to the most of their potentials, team members that think out of the box, and feel they should be encouraged to do so.
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These candidates must have QA concepts authenticated in their DNA, In-depth analysis, automation/stress/manual testing skills, that would aim to deliver the highest quality.We are looking for candidates that believe they should work smarter not harder, achieve results, meet deadlines and maintain a quality product.
Minimum requirements:
1- Two years of experience as a QA test engineer for web / mobile applications. 2- At least one your experience in automation in web/ mobile automation.
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Say you used trick to give someone a flame orb or something, and the opponent didn't have an item. With these variables, you will have no hold item. If you were to use recycle, would you get the item back? Same thing with Fling if you fling the item away.
>Recycle can recover items consumed by Bug Bite, Fling, Natural Gift, and Pluck, but not items lost by Covet, Knock Off, Switcheroo, Thief, or Trick. - PokemonDB
So, that's a no-no.
Hope I helped. :3
No. For starters Recycle only works on single-use items so you can't recycle items like Flame Orb or Life Orb. Also you can't recycle items which you gave away - since technically they havn't been 'consumed'
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The Oakland based lending startup raised a $9m Series A, led by Valar Ventures. Even helps hourly workers smooth their pay periods so they don't have to rely on payday loans.
Even's solution, which is currently available via iOS and Android apps, is a bit like an anti-payday loan. Once users plug their bank accounts into Even's system, the site analyzes their paychecks and "evens" them out, automatically lending them money on weeks they are short, and paying itself back on good weeks. Get Data Sheet, Fortune's technology newsletter. "This effectively gives people a salary," Schlossberg says. So far, Even's average advance is $120 and it gets repaid within 1.2 paychecks. The company also offers savings plans. Rather than charging customers interest on the loans, Even charges a flat $3 weekly fee. Schlossberg believes large Fortune 500 employers of hourly workers will pay the fee, offering the service as a benefit. Even will help with turnover, he says.


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Who'd ever get sick of bubble tea? Well, certainly not us, for you're gonna be seeing many more articles about it and it'll never stop. Because bubble tea will live forever. Most Singaporeans can relate too. One of the newest and most popular variants of bubble tea, the brown sugar milk tea, has proven time and time again that it's here to stay.
Every bubble tea chain now has their own variation of it, and customers lap it up like a thirsty dog having water for the first time in three days.
Just imagine fresh white milk paired together with warm and melting sugary pearls that are chewy to top it all off, and the way the melting brown sugar blends with the fresh milk in streams of caramel coloured goodness. What's not to love? MMMM.
But it seems like for all the hype it's getting and how people wolf brown sugar milk tea down as frequently as they drink water, many aren't actually aware just how unhealthy bubble tea actually is.
Yeah, it's still not gonna stop me from drinking brown sugar milk tea, you must be thinking.
You should at least know what you're filling your body up with, though. If you're still wondering why you can't lose weight, your bubble tea habits are probably why.
Tea Is Healthy, Additives Are Not
According to Mount Alvernia Hospital, it's true that tea like green tea or black tea is healthy, for it's been known to have antioxidant properties.
It helps with reducing the risk of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and even diabetes.
But when you add non-dairy creamer and toppings such as those glorious chewy tapioca pearls, it kind of defeats the purpose of tea reducing the risk of diabetes, but becomes horribly iconic because it now increases the risk of it.
There's a big increase in fat and sugar content, which in turn increases the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease.
Sugar, Yes Please
Now for the scary part: do you know how much sugar you're drinking with every cup of that refreshing brown sugar milk tea?
A wise man once said that as long as you're happy with your food, it's 0 calories. The idealist in me would nod in agreement, but the realist in me would slap me for thinking so because it's not true.
The Health Promotion Board recommends about 8 to 11 teaspoons of sugar a day for adults and around 5 teaspoons for children and teenagers. Wanna know what's amazing about bubble tea?
A single cup at regular sugar percentage is already enough to exceed the daily quota. Oops.
A regular cup of milk tea with pearls contains 8 teaspoons of sugar. And even something as seemingly harmless and healthy as mango green tea contains 8 teaspoons of sugar too.
Winter melon tea contains a whopping 16 teaspoons of sugar itself too, twice of what regular milk tea has!
Still, the clear winner is the beloved brown sugar milk tea, taking the crown at 18.5 teaspoons of sugar. I can't even begin to imagine how much that is when it's not in drink form. So yes, it's the most unhealthy form of bubble tea (and also the best).
Toppings, Too
Besides the fact that tapioca pearls are kind of dangerous and could cause you to choke sometimes or even get stuck in your stomach for days, it's obviously not healthy as well. Yay.
The classic black tapioca pearls are worth 156 calories, and the increasingly popular cheese foam with milk tea is worth 160 to 200 calories.
It's quite crazy when you think about it. Other toppings like aloe vera which is worth 31 calories or white pearls worth 42 calories are much healthier.
Furthermore, these toppings, especially jellies and pearls, are soaked in a sugar syrup before being served to maintain moisture, which adds more sugar content to the drink.
Healthier Tips
Okay, if the guilt is sort of catching up to you now, then you might want to try these tips recommended by a nutritionist for a healthier bubble tea experience.
At least for a while anyway until you eventually revert back to your regular order. Self-control is hard, I get it.
- Choose a smaller cup with lesser sugar (30% and below) or with sweetener
- Order a lower calorie topping like white pearls or aloe vera, or no toppings at all
- Ask for fresh milk, low-fat milk or skimmed milk
- Limit yourself to one or two bubble teas per week. Sharing with a friend can help you to save money and split calories too – it's a win-win situation.
- Plain teas such as green tea, oolong tea, and black tea are available from many bubble tea outlets – and these have almost zero calories.
- Reduce the sugar level step by step. Gradually reducing your sugar intake will help to train your taste buds over time and stop you from craving sugary drinks as much.
Keep all these in mind the next time you go for a bubble tea run – brown sugar milk tea is one of the best inventions in the world, but maybe you don't have to get it every single time. After all… the longer you live, the more bubble tea you get to enjoy. Right?
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Harry G. Robinson III
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School of Architecture and Design, Howard University
Harry G. Robinson III, FAIA, AICP is a design professional educated in architecture, city planning, urban design and landscape architecture. His leadership career in these disciplines spans practice/consultation, teaching, design management and research.
He is Professor of Urban Design and Dean Emeritus, School of Architecture and Design, Howard University where he has also served as Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Vice President for University Administration during his more that thirty-three year tenure.
Activities aligned with his teaching include, managing principal, TRGConsultingGlobal and executive consulting architect for the American Battle Monuments Commission. His current projects also include writing the centennial history of architecture education at Howard University, 100/144, and writing and producing a documentary on the same history, titled DesireLines. He also served on the National Research Council Committee on Sustainable High Performance Buildings and the board of Realtor University.
In the area of professional leadership, he is the only African American to be president of two national architecture organizations: NCARB, 1993 and NAAB, 1996. He has been chairman, United States Commission of Fine Arts and served on the Committee for the Preservation of the White House and director, the White House Historical Association.
Harry is a director, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. During the period 1966 ‑ 68, he served in the Army of the United States achieving the rank of 1st Lieutenant. His tours of duty included that of a Ranger qualified combat unit commander in the Republic of South Vietnam for which he was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart medals.
He has practiced and lectured internationally, including the keynote address at the 25th Anniversary of the Department of Architecture, Pretoria University, South Africa, 1993, an address before the UNESCO General Assembly and the Vertner Tandy Lecture at Cornell University. He developed the urban design framework for the Botswana International University of Science and Technology and chaired the UNESCO International Committee on the Goree Memorial and Museum. A current project is the design of the United Stares monument in the United Nations Memorial Cemetery Korea, Busan, Korea.
His awards include the Washington Chapter of the AIA Centennial Medal, the AIA Whitney M. Young Medal and the Howard University Distinguished Postgraduate Achievement Award. In 1999 he was awarded the Richard T. Ely Distinguished International Educator Award by the Lambda Alpha International Honorary Land Economics Society. In 1991, he had a partial Fulbright Fellowship at the Cooperbelt University, Kitwe, Zambia. Awards from the National Organization of Minority Architects include an honor award in 1991 and a special award in 1992.
He holds degrees from Howard University, B Arch (Design Honors) and MCP and from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, MCPUD.


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Paul received your submissions, assigned your entry a number and sent it to our judge, Jeff Weddle. Jeff has no way of knowing who you are, whether you've submitted here before or whether any of us likes, dislikes, or is just kind of meh about you.
When our judge has time to go through our submissions, we will announce the winners! And, Morty wants me to add as a matter of greater importance, dole out the dough.
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According to Mediaite, Steve Bannon, who arrogantly thinks he is the single reason Donald J. Trump is POTUS, has decided he might run againstRead More
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From PDF to Image
There are situations when we want to convert a PDF into a set of images which we can then nicely display on a web page or on mobile devices. In Rails this is quite easy to do, but there a few things you should know.
In your gemfile add the following gem:
gem "docsplit"
Docsplit is a command-line utility and Ruby library for splitting apart documents into their component parts. For instance plain text (via OCR if necessary), page images or thumbnails in any format, PDFs, single pages and document metadata (title, author, number of pages and so on).
Dependencies for Docsplit
brew install graphicsmagick brew install poppler
Graphicsmagick provides a robust and efficient collection of tools and libraries which support reading, writing and manipulating an image in over 88 major formats including popular ones like JPEG, PNG, PDF.
Poppler is a PDF rendering library based on the xpdf-3.0 code base.
Dependencies for Poppler
Download and install XQuartz on your MacBook.
XQuartz is an open-source project an effort to develop a version of the X.Org X Window System that runs on OS X together with supporting libraries and applications.
Install Ghostscript with the following command:
brew install ghostscript
Ghostscript is an interpreter for the PostScript language and for PDF.
Once the dependancies are installed, we can take a look at the algorithm which converts a PDF to a PNG image.
require 'open-uri' class ImageProcess include ActionView::Helpers::UrlHelper def self.convert_pdf_to_png(page_image_id, page_id) page_image = PageImage.find(page_image_id) # The above line needs to be changed to suit your needs and the file represents the effective PDF file. file = page_image.image # Create the temp folders and files to store the newly created image files. upload_path = "#{Rails.root}/tmp/files/#{Time.now.to_i}" output_path = "#{upload_path}/output" text_file_name = "#{output_path}/text" file_name = "#{upload_path}/#{file.file.filename}" FileUtils.mkdir_p upload_path File.open(file_name, "wb") { |f| f.write(open(file.url).read) } FileUtils.mkdir_p output_path # Split the PDF file into images. Docsplit.extract_images(file_name, size: '2000x', format: [:png], output: output_path) Dir.glob("#{output_path}/*.png") do |image_file| /_(\d*)\.\w+$/ =~ image_file # Store the newly created image files (the below line needs to be changed to suit your needs). PageImage.create(page_id: page_id, image: File.new(image_file), image_type: "image", page_number: $1) end # Remove the temporarily created files. FileUtils.rm_rf(upload_path) end end
Heroku Deployment
Because we rely on GraphicsMagick to convert PDF into images, deploying on Heroku requires adding a custom buildpack for this set of libraries. You can read more about this following this link: Docsplit on Heroku
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I was in the depths of despair; the woman who I'd thought was the love of my life had just walked out to be with another man and left me completely broken. I didn't have a job and my car was getting repossessed, I was sleeping on my parents couch and had to mooch off of them.
I started hanging out with a buddy from high school, and basically sleeping on his couch after he got me a job working with him as a rough carpenter, even though I was just a mule humping lumber, but it was money.
At night we drank, and didn't stop until we passed out. I'm not sure how we lasted as long as we did burning the candle at both ends like we were but it was a lot of fun.
Eventually the disease that lives inside of me took over. See, I have more than one human frailty, I'm an alcoholic, and I have periods where I just won't go to work, even getting myself fired.
So, I got fired from the carpenter, and was back to my parent's house.
I decided at the last minute to go with the same buddy to his brother's house up north and we had a booze filled weekend.
I kind of devised a plan at that time, but did not tell anyone about it. I'd stay up there, get some shit job, and drink myself to death, because at this point I still couldn't live with myself or what life had thrown at me.
I knew for a fact that no one would ever love me again, I'm too hard to get along with and I rarely if ever bend to the wind of better judgments.
I got a job as, get this, a bartender at a local resort and had all the equipment to go along with my plan. I gathered a group of rowdy drinkers, and we got into fights with neighboring rednecks and got ourselves thrown into the drunk tank on more than one occasion.
Dying was turning out to be fun, and I went too far, but I'll get to that, first I need to talk about a watershed moment in my life that happened during all this self-destruction.
I had been without any sort of female companionship for the entire 18 months since my wife had left me and I was ready for at the very least a one night stand.
I managed to convince one of my boozers to get his girlfriend to hook me up with someone and she came through, telling me that she was setting me up with a for sure easy hook-up.
The girl was many things, but easy was not among them, we barely even kissed that first date, and I was no longer interested in just scoring, I saw deeper into her than I was ready for, and I think she saw me bare as well. It scared the hell out of me, but I held on as best I could.
Anyway, back to my self-destruction, I'd been showing up to work drunk and unable to ably do my job and my boss brought me into his office for a heart to heart. He basically tried to be a good guy and steer me in the right direction for help.
I told him to fuck himself and jumped the desk, and got myself beat up in the process. The waitresses had called the police and so I had another night in the tank to boot.
The next day, when I was shaken awake, I was told by the county attorney that my boss had agreed to not press assault charges on me if I got the help I truly needed.
And so, I joined AA, and went off drinking cold. It was so stinking hard, also because I stopped drinking pop at the same time; I figured I'd go clean all the way.
I discovered a life truth at this point, when you stop drinking and being fun, the boozers that were there through the fun are nowhere in sight when the booze dries up and the fun stops.
I had no one to turn to, and so I was trying to walk that road alone, and I was in danger of falling off when a voice spoke to me through the fog.
It said, in my darkest moment and with startling clarity, "You are the love of my life, I want to be with you, be with me."
I opened my eyes, and saw the girl I'd been set up with, still there. The words weren't technically from her lips, but they were in the air between us.
She was there for me, holding my hand during the shakes, holding me period during the decompressing as it were.
12 years later, I look upon my Audrey's sleeping form and think to myself, "You are my salvation. You are the love of my life, I want to be with you, be with me."
I'd have died without her, I'd have let go without her, she is the reason for my breathing, she is all my reasons.
It's funny, I moved up there to kill myself because of a heartbreak, who could have seen a heart mend?
I guess not all endings are what you expect.
Green through the Fog
I was in the depths of despair; the woman who I'd thought was the love of my life had just walked out to be with another man and left me completely broken. I didn't have a job and my car was getting repossessed, I was sleeping on my parents couch and had to mooch off of them.


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Peter Thomas Donaldson (29 October 1953 – 8 January 2011) was a Canadian actor. He met actress Sheila McCarthy in 1983 while working in theatre in London, Ontario, and they were married in December 1986 in Stratford. The couple had two daughters. Peter died quietly at Princess Margaret Hospital, his wife and daughters at his side.
Donaldson was known for his stage work in Shakespearean roles, particularly at the Stratford Festival in Stratford, Ontario.He auditioned for the festival without success in 1975, but was hired years later by artistic director Robin Phillips, making his debut in Romeo and Juliet in 1977. He subsequently spent 24 seasons at the festival. Highlights of his career included his 2004 performance in Timon of Athens, as well as roles in To Kill a Mockingbird, The Seagull, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf. His performance of Jamie in Long Day's Journey Into Night at Stratford in 1995 was widely praised. Toronto critic Richard Ouzounian later noted that "Of all the fine actors I've ever seen in the part, only Donaldson gave us the charm as well as the pathos, the hope as well as the despair". He received a Genie award for this performance when it was filmed by David Wellington in 1996 for the film adaptation Long Day's Journey into Night. He also worked at the Shaw Festival, and in London as part of Robin Phillips' repertory company at the Grand Theatre.
Donaldson appeared in two CBC television series based on L.M. Montgomery books. He played Ian Bowles in Emily of New Moon and Reverend Leonard in Road to Avonlea. He also appeared in the TV series Little Mosque on the Prairie and Hangman, the eleventh episode of the third season of the Murdoch Mysteries and the thirty-seventh episode of the series.
His film work also included the Atom Egoyan film, The Sweet Hereafter. He also played John Adams in the six-part 1997 PBS television documentary Liberty! The American Revolution.


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Girls Trip to NYC
Last week I headed to New York City with my cousin and sister-in-law. We left early Thursday morning and got … Continue reading Girls Trip to NYC
the ramblings of a wife, mommy, foodie, runner and follower of Christ.
Last week I headed to New York City with my cousin and sister-in-law. We left early Thursday morning and got … Continue reading Girls Trip to NYC
As a last minute decision, we chose to go to the Delaware County Fair. My cousin typically takes her son … Continue reading Thirty Minutes at the Fair.
What a fun night at the Columbus Oktoberfest! I have to be honest and admit that I didn't want to … Continue reading Eine Nacht auf dem Oktoberfest.
I know everyone says this but time certainly does fly by fast. It feels like just yesterday that my sister … Continue reading Luke Turns Two.
celebrating my nephews second birthday. It feels like we were just sitting in the hospital waiting room, waiting for little … Continue reading December: Currently.
On Saturday afternoon, friends and family gathered to celebrate Charlotte's upcoming first birthday. Party planning isn't my forte so I'm … Continue reading Charlotte's Woodland One-derland.
"Nothing prepared me for the privilege of being yours" Oh, motherhood. What a privilege it is to get to parent Charlotte. … Continue reading Nothing Prepared Me…
A couple of weeks ago, Marty, Charlotte and I ventured to Moyock, North Carolina. Marty was on Spring Break so we … Continue reading A Long Weekend Getaway.
This past Saturday, friends and family gathered to celebrate our sweet girl (who will be making her appearance in five … Continue reading Bless This Nest.


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- dies: Heartfelt Creations Decorative Metal Fixtures Dies-HCP 725
- stamp: Decorative Metal Fixtures PreCut Set-HCPC 3488
- Cuttlebug machine
- chipboard or thick cardstock such as the one used in the back of a paper stack or collection
- archival ink
- chalk ink (included in the December Kit)
- Crackle Medium (optional)
Step 1. Die cut your shape out of chipboard or thick cardstock such as the one used to bind a paper stack.
Step 2. Stamp your image unto the chipboard with archival ink. If you do not use archival it will bleed through
Step 3. In random areas, lightly ink the image to create an antique look.
Step 4. Finally, add crackle medium and let it dry.
Here's a close up of my finished piece in my layout:
Note: You do not have to treat the chipboard as I did. Once your chipboard piece is finished you can color it with acrylic paints, mist it with glimmer mist or leave it as is. Many designers this month are having chipboard treatment tutorials so I encourage you to try one of those tutorials on your handmade chipboard piece!
Thanks for stopping by today and checking out my tutorial! Come back tomorrow and you can see the whole layout and how I used my chipboard in my layout!


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Showing blog articles from March 2019
Messed Up Religion
Posted by Brad Quiring on March 19, 2019
Is everything equal when it comes to spiritual things? We need to take a careful look at this important topic because our world is deeply steeped in philosophies and ideas that have spiritual roots. We hear that all religions are the same. Well, what do religions provide? Moral guidance Behaviour modification Care for self Care for others Provides community Pretty...
Overcoming Shame
Posted by ALBC on March 7, 2019
Guest Blogger: Kevin Trembley Do you have any moments in your life where, when you look back- you feel an immense amount of shame? I can still remember moments from high school or my early working days as a manager at McDonalds where I said or did something that humiliated me. It's amazing how a memory of something that...
The Most Important Time to Go to Church
Posted by ALBC on March 5, 2019
Originally published in The Gospel Coalition digital magazine, MARCH 1, 2018 by David 'Gunner' Gundersen I read this article the other day and felt it was very important to share with you. (Pastor Brad) The most important time to be at church is when you don't feel like it. I've talked with three Christians about this recently—two struggling with...


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Whiskey Network Review #187 | /r/Bourbon Review #104: Evan Williams 7yr, 86pf
Nose: Doughy and sweet. Faint corn and vanilla. Good caramel and light clove.
Taste: Medium mouth feel. Not hot at all. Sweet but one dimensional pushing in the caramel / dough direction. Mild fruitiness, some dry clove and allspice. Little musty note.
Finish: Medium – not hot at all but enjoyable. Sweet but more balanced all around than the palate. I like it but wouldn't pay over the current EW Black prices for it if it were still available in mass quantity.
Overall: All in all – there isn't a ton to be said here. I won't put frills on it – this dusty camper is solid and delicious but nothing to go bonkers over. It's always incredibly fascinating to get a glimpse into how things used to be done and see how quality has changed since. I definitely put this over the current black label, which I have not formally reviewed, but I enjoyed this one. It's solid and doesn't demonstrate and major or apparent flaws so this fella gets to sit in the middle at Rank 5. Here, the Evan Williams 7yr Black Label sits between Buffalo Trace, Old Forester Signature, and Elijah Craig 12. Thanks for reading!
Thanks for reading!
Rank: 5
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn't consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I'd rather have.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
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Beautiful! PC vote from me.
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Gianfranco Berto
on December 30, 2016
Thank you Nick
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on December 31, 2016
I'll second Nick's comments above!
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Jim Sinclair
on January 2, 2017
I'll third Nick and Mitch's comments above! Excellent capture in every respect, Gianfranco!
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on January 9, 2017
Thank you JIM :-)
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Reading around the Globe: books set in places you'd like to see – Part 1
Today we are going to be engaging in an activity both cultural and entertaining: Reading around the Globe: books set in places you'd like to see.
Traveling is great, but sometimes we need inspiration to find those exciting places we really want to explore and lose ourselves in. So it would be fair to say inspiration is needed not only when writing a book, but also when it comes to traveling and literature is a source of inspiration for a happy form of living, albeit it usually derives inspiration from life itself.
Here is a little list of suggested readings: books set in places you just might want to explore.
Barcelona is best described by Catalan writers. I've recently gotten acquainted with two local writers and I'd like to share my experience with you. So the two books I am going to suggest, both set in Barcelona and describing its romantic air to some extent, are Care Santos' "Desire for Chocolate" and "Love in Lowercase" by Francesc Miralles. Both Catalan writers have a great talent in describing a beautiful and endless Barcelona. The first book is an enchanting family saga that gets one acquainted not only with Barcelona today, but with the history of the city hundreds of years ago. "Love in Lowercase", on the other hand, is set in Barcelona nowadays, where a University professor one day receives an unexpected visit from… a cat! This cute animal will open a series of interesting events and take the author on long walks through the city in search of music, knowledge, magic and love.
If you want to have a chance to visit this beautiful city, you can always go to Barcelona rent a car and enjoy a car for your trip.
"The Kite Runner" is Khaled Hosseini's 2003 novel, a wonderfully touching an psychologically rich book recording the journey of a refugee child from Afghanistan to America.
Next time, we will explore more books meant to help you travel with your mind.


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No need to worry about learning how to buy new stock. All is in place with exclusive suppliers (like Maxwell & Williams, S&P, Krosno and Interflora) and the current owner will stay on for a short period to assist you in running the store for a smooth handover.
Ideal for a partnership or husband/wife set up. There is no competition and many of the products are exclusive. Great staff who are happy to stay and help you with this great business.
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Scrapbooks are sweet, but professionally bound volume of family vacation pictures is Stunning. Use blurb.com's foolproof program to upload snapshots (adding captions if you wish), and two weeks lateer your book will arrive in the mail. $22.95 for up to 40 pages.
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Taiyaki. Cocoa. Story Time.
caster_OMEN posted a calendar event in (Coeurl) Suiren Temple <<-Ren->>'s EventsGather at Suiren Temple for a warm night of story sharing, or performances. Percival Natori will be in attendance. Suiren Temple, Coeurl Server, Shirogane Ward 6, Plot 43.
Hello! As the title states, I'm looking for a long-term RP partner to not only write with, but to play the game with. I'm not tied down to any one particular server, though I am currently on Zalera. Have a gander at my character's carrd. More details within. https://grimblackgrave.carrd.co/ If you have any questions, please either DM me or find me on Discord @ NorseKorean#3251
A young Roegadyn steps out of a small shack almost as big as him into the cool dawn air. Hauling a large pack on his back and looking over a small book in his hand. Taking a last look around the orchard he had been working for in the past from moons. He takes a big deep breath, as if trying to breath it all in for him to keep within him. He opened his book and wrote, Looking through the past few months in his book, he knew he can't stay any longer than he had. He had to keep moving, staying here was just something to give himself comfort and give for time to pass hoping who he was looking for might find him instead. He makes his way to the guildmaster's home, as he had promised many moons ago, that he would explain to her everything, and thank her for taking him in during such a turbulent time. *Knock*Knock* His large hands tried their best to knock as gentle as possible. The door opened slowly, and from the other side a young Lalafell woman peaked her head out. "Ah, O'nikki, I was expecting you." she said. It was Fufucha, Gridania's master of the Botanist guild. She took a scan of the Roegadyn on the other side of her door. Taking into account how attire, ready to go out of the city and ready to face the dangers of the wild. "I see, such a shame to see you go. You were a promising student, but it did feel as if our path is not yours to walk. Come in, it is cold outside." she opened the door wide inviting him in. "Thank you very much for providing me with shelter in my time of need." O'nikki said gently. "Let us have something to drink before you go. You really have opened up more since you got here." A small smile grew on her face. "I believe you have a story you promised me, concerning how you got this far?" she said curiously as she closed the door. He looked inside himself and tried to think where would be the best place to start. Six months ago. Yeah, that might have been when it all started.
A Lesson in Passion
ActFast231 posted a topic in Town Square (IC)The leatherbound journal appears well kept, it's contents filled with notes and writings in both Eorzean and Xaelic handwriting. It would seem the original intent for the journal was to log crafting projects, yet the owner of this journal has used it for training notes and techniques, as well as personal diary entries. The most recent entry is marked with the date and number of the entry. Today proved eventful, more so than usual. The Combat Fields provided a challenge unlike anything I've experienced since coming to the realm. I believe it may serve as a benchmark: being able to triumph in the tourney will be proof that I'm growing stronger, faster, more skilled. And yet, despite the wounds I suffered, and the experiences of this fighting competition, it's what happened much later into the night that proved far more eye opening. I met a Xaela woman, one who confronted me on staring after I had yet another incident with zoning out. A conversation was struck, about another tourney held in a brothel. It appears to be something similar to the Quicksand, strangely enough. She's invited to show me later. I ended up coming with her to the private estate of another, and treated to a meal, as well as a tour. But before that, she kissed me. She did so with my consent, of course. Despite being no stranger to sex, I've not experienced a proper kiss. While one might wish to save it for someone special, I thought it prudent to be prepared for when, and if, that special someone appears. It was a strangely caring gesture, and by the end of the night, as I prepared to depart, she kissed me again. The second kiss, and what followed it, gave me insight I previously lacked. She offered future kisses, along with the training in magic and combat we discussed prior. For a blind woman relying on aether sight, she appears to be quite proficient in combat. In my flustered panic, I found myself falling back on my combat training, focusing my mind and trying to explain my stance. That I believed it best that I sort out the confusion in my mind at my own pace. She told me to speak from my heart when that explanation came out messy and confused. Instinct is useful when honed by practice, yet I've little experience with the heart. Nevertheless, an attempt was made. It was then that she professed that she wanted this, and kissed me again. It was… alarmingly passionate. One could argue loving, though I wouldn't know what "love" feels like when given by another. I've never had someone hold me by the hip before, not unless they were preparing to do me harm. I had to ask her how she could develop passion so rapidly. Even after her answer, I still find myself puzzled. She spoke of imagining us as more than friends, even though we had only just met. It's strange. Not bad, but strange. During that kiss, I felt an energy. A passion, but… I think it was more like the energy that comes with battle. How one feels the flow and heat of combat, how one channels that energy and uses it. And like the heat of battle, it threatened to consume me. Yet my father was nothing if not thorough, and like any fight, I was able to grip control before it could leave me. How does one find themselves with such feelings and passions so fast? Is it perhaps similar to the will to fight? How some are eager to fight, and do so as easily as breathing, while others need extraordinary circumstances, or people, to take up arms? I can't claim to share her feelings, even though I enjoyed our kiss. We've formed a friendship, yet she seemed to suggest that if we go down the path of romance, than it happens. Does she mean to imply that love is a feeling that just… happens? Does that mean one cannot control it? That one cannot dictate whom they fall in love with? Despite the flurry of emotion, the confusion and shame on both sides, I'm actually happy she kissed me. It's given me perspective, food for thought. I already feel like I understand this subject better than I did before. Yet I'm willing to bet that I won't gain a true understanding until I experience it for myself. But… when will that happen, if it happens at all? And with whom? This land is so heavy with affection and romance. Maybe the aether is affecting people in unseen ways? Or maybe I was merely blind to it back at the Steppe. Maybe my father kept me blind from it, like he blinded me from many things. Regardless, it is a mystery I intend to get to the bottom of, one day. Thank Nhaama for this journal, it does wonder for helping me organize my thoughts. We shall see how things play out tomorrow -Karahekegu Malqir
The Empires Crow
The Crow posted a topic in Town Square (IC)Somewhere in the Thanalan region In a rugged desolate terrain a lone black clad armored man travels it not looking the least bit affected by the heat. He travels a steady and quick pace with full confidence in his desired location, as he travels he removes a small sheet from his persons and reads it aloud to himself to affirm its contents once more "Alliance supply cache located at these coordinates, destroy this cache. How you do this is at your behest but should you be captured or fail do not expect any sentiments of loss from us, you will either die to their hands or ours." The man sighs annoyed a bit but looks none too worried about the specter of death seeming traveling with him. His pace while remaining steady slows and he crouches low to the ground, the supply cache is in sight and is lightly guarded. He readies his lance that quietly hums to life and once at a proper distance takes a rather peculiar stance with his lance, he points its towards one of the guards and an energy begins to run through the lance. After a steady aim is taken the lance fires a precise ball of aether striking the guard felling him instantly. The other guards are completely startled by the occurrence just now and without missing a beat the black armored man closes the distance and thrusts his lance into another guard, the remaining guard charges him however he moves the man he impaled towards the charging guard causing the guard to momentarily pause. That brief second was all the man needed he quickly pulled back his lance from the guard he impaled, took quick aim and thrust it towards the remaining guard striking true. With the guards dispatched the man moves however much supplies he can into one location and places multiple devices around the supplies. Once finished with this task he flips a switch and begins to walk away at a calm pace while all the devices begin to beep in unison, roughly after 30 seconds had passed a large explosion occurs and completely destroys the supplies as well as the camp leaving nothing but blackened earth and scorched corpses. As the man continues his walk he quietly says to himself "I wonder if they would have given me a bonus if I brought a prisoner" he shrugs after a moment of thought and begins a rather carefree whistle.
I have a story to tell you.
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From the album: Screenshots - importedEver find a lone wanderer at a campfire? Sometimes you ought to just stop, take a deep breath of what's around you and have a beer. Stories come with that time, alone from society.
Hello, hello! I'm back from a long hiatus and looking to do something with my dark knight, Rona. She is strong, solemn, stoic and always looking to do the right thing. As of right now, she is on a personal adventure in search of answers. That's all I'm willing to disclose upfront, but she can more or less be anywhere! Her adventures take her all over. I'm looking for other adventurers, enemies, rivals, contacts, basically anything and everything to extend my reach and have some fun. You can message me here, post below or contact me at Wolfsblood#8541 on Discord. Thanks!
The Rat
Evaleigh posted a calendar event in The Nal Cartel's EventsThis event is part of an open on-going story arc Better off Dead. You may review the synopsis for an understanding of the story and background of this event but please do not presume to know any information that is not labelled as "Common Knowledge" or that your character has personally experienced. For details on how the GM (Diadae) runs her events please check out her adventure guide here. The Rat Job Description: Unless something goes terribly wrong with the first event the second event will involve investigating the other lead and interrogating the individual that has further details. Logistics: TBD. Rendezvous point will be dictated by the end of the 1st event and communicated ICly. People will be free to pick up and join for the second event if they so choose. The second event will start 45-minutes after the end of the first one (so somewhere between 6-7pm EST). This event will probably last 3-4 hours. This event will probably have GM-led combat.
Cemetery Shakedown
Evaleigh posted a calendar event in The Nal Cartel's EventsThis event is part of an open on-going story arc Better off Dead. You may review the synopsis for an understanding of the story and background of this event but please do not presume to know any information that is not labelled as "Common Knowledge" or that your character has personally experienced. For details on how the GM (Diadae) runs her events please check out her adventure guide here. Cemetery Shakedown Job Description: Kukufeni was recently given some sensitive information regarding his missing person of interest at the Mines. He's looking to send a few people out to check out the various leads. Meet with him to find out more. (Common Knowledge) Logistics: The crew will meet up with Kukufeni at the mansion (or Camp Drybone if a little late) to investigate the lead into the 'dead guards'. This will be part 1 of 2 leads that will be investigated, the event will last 2-3 hours starting at 3pm EST.
Dancing with Solitude
LovelyVenita posted a topic in Town Square (IC)The warm summer air lingered on as the sun took its resting place at the sea's surface. Along the cobblestone paths were neighbors and strangers gathering before the extravagant mansion, each of them dressed to impress and hiding their faces to add to the allure of the unknown. Advertisements had been going out in the cities for weeks about the late spring ball, which fueled excitement among so many. It was an opportunity to mingle, rekindle, and allow for new friendships to bloom. Those who chose not to go were regrettably making a mistake of a lifetime, as some would tease. Standing off in the distance, the young Au Ra watched as people flocked indoors with their friends, lovers, and strangers. All with someone, rarely none alone. This was a defining moment for the woman. She had managed to brave the outdoors and reunited herself with the nature of the world, but she had struggled to find the place where she truly felt part of with others. All week, she spent her well saved gil to invest in fine fabrics and dye just to prove to those back in the homeland that she wasn't so without or broken in the head. Glistening in fine gold and black silk with all the frills and fluff, Venita slid on her mask and mustered up the remaining courage left inside to take her first steps forward into an unknown beginning. In her younger years, the Raen listened to the tales of their makers. The clash between Dusk and Dawn paving the way for the birth of the ancestors. It was known as fact that the two great beings struggled with power before settling their match. Peers of hers were convinced of this raging war between Dusk and Dawn. Thus giving life to the idea their own lineages were precious and absolute, the better of the two. Xaela tribes were the insufferable other half of the Au Ra, better off reduced to nothing more than ash given their more barbaric way of life. The Raen sought to dominate through sophistication and blood-right, which left Venita questioning what made them any different than their brethren across the line. Questioning the divide was one thing, but to also seek truths about the ancient tales was to tread into waters better left untouched. Inside the mansion, the party raged on. Music filled the halls and laughter from all around echoed room to room. Taking careful steps around the crowds, the Raen managed to squeeze past the large groups of people idling at the stairwell and found her ideal spot just south of the pastry table. The sweets neatly arranged by type and sizes! Bigger slices of pies and cakes filled the bottom shelves, whereas the smaller quick pick snacks laced the top shelves. Curiously, she canted her head at the mass selection and knew then that if nothing comes out of this event, at least she got to eat cake. Lots of cake. Paying no mind to the dance floor, she missed the moment where the butler ran about to gather couples to the area. He mashed strangers, foes, friends, and lovers together to encourage them in taking part of the whole purpose of the night's event! Once satisfied, he called attention to the floor. He had to call for it a few times before the room settled down and the music ceased. As he gave introductions, Venita became all too aware of what was happening and filled her plate with a few more tasty pieces before cramming herself into a nearby chair. After his grand announcements were complete, he motioned with a flick of his hand and the music picked back up. The slow wave of notes rising and falling like a gentle breeze on the water's surface. It paved the way for those wrangled on the dance floor to find common purpose, be it by giving in or finding enjoyment in the arrangement. Though timid most of their steps were, something remarkable happened. The Raen watched as the paired partners discovered the rhythm they shared with the other. Even if they fumbled for longer than their neighbors, there was this love of life which sparked between two souls. With balance came harmony, which in turn produced one of life's most treasured moments. Venita could not help but see what she had known for all these years to be true. Back in the homeland, her ideals were dismissed as wild stories of an ill mind, but she knew it not to be so. The legend told of the bloody war waged between Dusk and Dawn, but had their ancestors been any wiser, they would have seen the dance between two beings. Dusk reached for Dawn to feel its warmth and the Dawn craved the Dusk's endless embrace; together, their colors weaved between the lines sparking the explosion of purple and orange hues as they connected to one another. The opportunity to write and rewrite a moment in time. It was almost prophetic watching the couples twirl and glide along the dance floor, especially as the music slowed to its end. There was a brief series of seconds were the partners could sense the world's eyes upon them and it did not matter. The thoughts of what comes next was in their control, they the creators of their own truths and futures. She watched as each individual spent their next seconds carefully and though no two choices were the same, she felt a warmth fill her soul as she witnessed the full cycle of what she had always known. As beautiful as it were, a familiar pang rose in her heart and although she hadn't been there for long, she knew it was time to go. Stuffing her face with one last delicious pastry, the Raen left as quietly as she arrived. Once outside, she found herself breathing easy again. Wrapping an arm around her front, she wandered on to the shoreline. She may have failed to make the friends she longed for, but the night was not wasted. Until the rising sun came again, she danced to the only song she knew in her heart with solitude at her side. Never for a moment regretting what she lost to gain her truth.
A Miner Problem
Faye posted a calendar event in Teatime <<Tea>>'s EventsuntilA Miner Problem Client searching for whereabouts of Garlean encampment where his friend and her mother were reportedly held captive and forced to work at a facility mining unknown resources. May or may not still be staffed and functional. Likely around Thanalan, as Ul'dah was the first town client's friend reached after escaping and a few suns of running. If facility is located, search for clues about whether the mother of the client's friend is living or dead. Little information known, only that the woman was a scholar. Mission: Find whereabouts of the camp. If possible, find clues about the friend's mother. Slots 1. Alistair 2. Tsuta 3. Altan 4. Loloba 5. Diamantine
Operation Frozen Vigil
IPA-admin posted a calendar event in Iron Phoenix Academy <<BLAZE>>'s EventsChapter 7: Operation Frozen Vigil The sound of a lone quill scratching against parchment as Headmistress Klara Vyne signed her name. She looked over the paper once more and nodded in approval, her gaze moving up to the two men in front of her. One was a young elezen who wore a mark signified by a bell and the other a much older hyur man with a white beard, his tunic bearing the mark of a rook. "Thank you for your assistance in these patrols, Miss Vyne." The older man gave a smile, his eyes wrinkling as he did so, the years of faithful service as a guard in Falcon's Next apparent on his face. "I hope that this will help open doors for future cooperation between your academy and Houses Dzemael and Durendaire of Ishgard." Klara stood as the two men prepared to leave, bowing politely to each as the bowed to her. "I look forward to forming an alliance between us. I will brief my students on the mission and they will gladly carry out the task. After all, there is nothing like learning hands on." The man again smiled, "I always say..never woulda learned a thing if it hadn't been for my old man takin' me out on patrols with him. Most valuable lessons I learned were out on those treks. At any rate, we'll need to get going. It's a long journey back and we'll want to try and beat the next round of snowstorms. Farewell, Miss Vyne. We'll be seeing the lot of you real soon." And with that, the two men left the office. Klara looked down at the paperwork in front of her. The sigil of the two houses stamped onto the document next to her own signature. She tapped her chin thoughtfully before getting straight to work on posting the mission overview for interested students. Attention all students and staff: It is with great pleasure that IPA is announcing our next mission. We will be accepting applications for willing and able students, BLAZE members, and staff to partake and oversee Operation Frozen Vigil. Those who wish to apply may pick up an application form at the office of the Headmistress. Those who are chosen for this mission will be informed and will be required to attend mission briefs and strategy sessions in addition to their normal classes. No work will be excused for participating in this mission.
Origins of Artifice
Ysa Ysa posted a topic in Artifice's TopicsTo keep a facade, a criminal must *always* know how to hide their vices, and shine with their virtues. That's the mantra Moneva has lived with all her life in order to survive the harsh seas of the Far East. She was a dare-devil, a live-wire through and through and having grown tired of the seas she had conquered and of her homeland's formal policies, Moneva set her sights to Eorzea. Upon having heard rumours of pirates attaining prospects of amassing large quantities of gil and infamy, she couldn't refuse the opportunity and set sail by first light. Upon her findings, Moneva discovered a new "beast" to tame: The sky. With a burning passion deep within her veins, she made the decision to practice and devote her life to mastering the craft of sky-sailing, and all that came with it. Thus, the company called Artifice was founded.


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What's getting more and more popular in Curacao, Aruba and Sint Maarten are vow renewals. A vow renewal is a ceremony in which a married couple renew their wedding vows. This renewal can have a slightly different meaning for every other couple. Some couples participate out of tradition to demonstrate that the vows they took are still considered sacred; the ceremonies have been popular in Italy for many decades.
Barbara & Leonardo renewed their vows at Hilton Hotel in Curacao, on November 15th, because they simply wanted to reaffirm their love for each other. They got married only two years ago in Brazil, where they live.
That's actually only half the truth because Leonardo had no clue he flew all the way from Brazil to Curacao only to be surprised by his wife Barbara with a vow renewal. In fact the amazing team over at the Hilton Hotel, lead by the marvellous Event Manager Jean Carlos Pacheco Torres, made absolutely sure that the surprise was planned to perfection.
Leonardo was told by Barbara to go on ahead and order her preferred cocktail down by the beach. As Leo reached the beach he was met by Jean Carlos with a big smile and a lovely boutonniere. And the wonderfully decorated gazebo at the end of the beach made him very emotional. It didn't take too long for Barbara to make her appearance. Her long walk down the coast line to the gazebo had Leo in constant tears.
After the ceremony we all went for a walk around the rustic and idyllic locations surrounding the Hilton Hotel.
Barbara and Leonardo aren't just an endearing and beautiful looking couple, they have an angelic purity about them that's so rare…
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Time good for egg productionJune 4, 2016 | India
With summer coming to an end, weather parameters are favourable for egg production, and growth in poultry for the entire zone.
A press release from Agromet Field Unit of Veterinary College and Research Institute and Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai, said that the sky will be generally cloudy for the next four days with the maximum and minimum temperatures respectively be 36 degree Celsius and 24 degree Celsius.view more»
Change sweeps maize fields: Online auction, better pricesJune 3, 2016 | India
Till last year, Phalguni Kumar Sarkar, a 45-year-old maize farmer from Nabarangpur, had little option but to sell his produce at less than the minimum support price when trucks belonging to traders from Chhattisgarh's Raipur pulled up at his village. But this January, change came in the way maize was sold in Nabarangpur, the southern Odisha district that is arguably India's poorest and the focus of a one-year assignment by The Indian Express.view more»
Control feed wastage, farmers toldJune 3, 2016 | India
Poultry farmers have been asked to take preventive measures to control feed wastage due to high wind speed during monsoon. A press release here from Agromet Field Unit of Veterinary College and Research Institute and Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai has said that the sky will be generally cloudy with a chance of isolated rainfall in the next two days. Maximum and minimum temperature respectively be 36 degree Celsius, and 25 degree Celsius.view more»
Tamil Nadu government suspends transport of poultry items from KarnatakaJune 1, 2016 | India
CHENNAI: As part of the precautionary measures to prevent the spread of avian flu from Karnataka, the Tamil Nadu government has suspended transportation of poultry items including chicken and eggs until the disease is brought under control in Karnataka. All district collectors have been instructed to keep vigil on this issue.
Organic poultry feed launchedJune 1, 2016 | India
Kochi: With awareness for organic and chemical-free food staples increasing, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Krishi Vigyan Kendra of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has released a safe layer poultry (egg laying chicken) feed as part of its 'Self Farming for Safe Food' programme on Tuesday.
Poultry farmers in dire straitsJune 1, 2016 | India
Frequent fluctuations in the prices of eggs and poultry feed are forcing the managements of several poultry units in East Godavari district to shut their units permanently.
At present, the price of feed is on the ascent and that of eggs is on the descent. The poultry farmers are experiencing higher input costs and meagre returns. Lack of surge in the local market and sudden drop in exports to the neighbouring States have a cascading effect on the price of the eggs.view more»
Poultry farming lures Kashmir entrepreneursMay 28, 2016 | India
Srinagar: With over 3000 poultry farms in valley, chicken meat production is emerging as a potential entrepreneurial enterprise among the employment-seeking educated youth of Kashmir.
Gulzar Ahmad is one such youth who has become a successful entrepreneur. The 26-year old young entrepreneur of Kanipora, Nowgam runs two farms under the banner Gulzar Poultry Farms
Bird flu alert: 50 rapid response teams to monitor poultry farmsMay 25, 2016 | India
Fifty rapid response teams have been formed to monitor the 1,100 poultry farms in the district, following the bird flu alert that has been sounded across Karnataka.Bird flu was reported in a private poultry farm at Melkera village in Bidar district in Karnataka and 1.5 lakh chickens were culled.view more»
Stir against poultry farms turns violentMay 25, 2016 | India
Rajpura, May : At least 12 policemen and an equal number of villagers were injured in a clash over the shifting of some poultry farms from Bathunia village in Ghanaur today. While the police have registered a case against 20 villagers, the latter alleged that the police team attacked them without any provocation.view more»
Poultry farming: 10-member panel set up to resolve issueMay 25, 2016 | India
Rajpura: Patiala deputy commissioner Ramvir Singh on Tuesday announced a 10-member committee under the chairmanship of Rajpura sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) Vikramjit Singh Shergill for the resolution of poultry farms' problem. Two members from the 'sangharsh' (struggle) committee formed by the villagers seeking closure of poultry farms have also been included in the panel.view more»
Poultry farmers see some respiteMay 24, 2016 | India
Poultry farmers, under losses for two years due to over- production, are likely to see some margin recovery this season. The intense summer and drought in around 10 states have pushed up prices of both eggs and broilers.Average wholesale prices for May so far have touched Rs 375 per 100 eggs from Rs 293 for 100 eggs in April. Last year in May, prices were around Rs 290 per 100 eggs. This year around mid-May, it had peaked to Rs 440 for 100 eggs in Hyderabad.view more»
Egg prices break record, highest ever in cityMay 19, 2016 | India
Hyderabad: Egg prices in the city on Tuesday peaked at Rs 440 for 100 eggs, the highest ever. The sky rocketing prices mean that the average consumer will now have to pay up to Rs 24 extra per dozen.
Wholesale prices are fixed by the National Egg Coordination Committee (NECC) for different cities with the aim of keeping retail rates in the range of Rs 4 and 4.25 per egg. But with wholesale prices of each egg hovering around Rs 4.40, retail prices have soared to anywhere between Rs 5 and Rs 5.50 per egg.
Poultry farmers asked not to stock feed in openMay 19, 2016 | India
With inclement weather to continue for another two days, poultry farmers were asked not to stock raw materials or finished feeds in the open as they would absorb moisture and end up forming aflatoxins.A press release from Agromet Field Unit of Veterinary College and Research Institute and Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai said that the sky will be overcast with chance of rainfall.view more»
Something Fishy in Midday Meal SchemeMay 14, 2016 | India
HYDERABAD: The midday meals being served to students in several schools across the state include rotten eggs, inferior quality pulses, and no vegetables.Enquiries with officials revealed that while the State government mandated supply of two eggs per week to students, the contracting agencies of midday meal programme were selective in choosing the eggs from market.view more»
Poultry farm owners told to take precautionary stepsMay 13, 2016 | India
Koppal district administration has instructed poultry farm owners to take precautionary measures, including maintaining cleanliness in poultry farms and providing safety equipment to workers, to prevent hens and chicks from being affected by bird flu.
It's summer, but prices of eggs jump to 60/dozenMay 12, 2016 | India
Mumbai: Eggs come cheap during the summer but this season, retail rates are at a record high of Rs 54-60 per dozen, compared to the normal cost of Rs 44-48. Traders blame the drought for the crisis, saying poultry farms in Hyderabad are struggling to meet their requirement of water.view more»
Kuwait imposes ban on imports of poultry products from IndiaMay 11, 2016 | India
NEW DELHI: Kuwait has imposed a ban on imports of poultry products from India in the wake of bird flu outbreak in Tripura on January 4, Parliament was informed today.
In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that information is being shared to sensitise the importing countries that establishment basedcompartmentalisation is possible in India and the same may be considered for import of the products from India.view more»
Culling of 1.4 Lakh chickens begins in Bidar farmMay 11, 2016 | India
KALABURAGI: Culling of chickens suffering from avian flu started at Arunodaya Poultry Farm at Molakera village of Humnabad taluk in Bidar district on Tuesday afternoon.
As many as 50 teams, each comprising a veterinary doctor, a veterinary inspector, two 'D' group employees and an assistant have been engaged to cull 1.40 lakh chickens.view more»
Culling of chickens postponed for want of digging machines in BidarMay 10, 2016 | India
BIDAR: The Bidar district administration had planned to cull lakhs of chickens on Tuesday, but realised at the last moment that it didn't have enough earthmovers to dig pits for the carcasses.The culling will take place on Wednesday at Arunodaya Poultry Farm in Molkeri village of Humnabad talukview more»
Poultry firms fear profit fall on imports of costly feedsMay 10, 2016 | India
HYDERABAD: The Indian poultry sector is fearing pressure on profit margins with successive droughts resulting in acute shortage of poultry feed, forcing the industry to import maize and soya after several years, coupled with rising temperatures leading to a surge in broilers' mortality.
Despite measures like increasing the prices of chicken and eggs and strict control over production, the breeders claim no respite to the pressure on profit margins.view more»


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Well, this new episode of Artbooking Made Easy has been inspirational to say the least! I am using it as inspiration for a new scrapbook workshop! Stay tuned for details for this one next month, and take a peek at these adorable layouts! :)
If you want to see more of these awesome videos, just visit the Artbooking Made Easy Gallery on my website HERE. SOOOO many ideas, so little time!


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Roman's research primarily involves enhancing the design, delivery, and placement of HIV prevention interventions that target high-risk underserved populations, and have conducted research in a range of settings, including community and healthcare, addiction treatment, and criminal justice settings, both domestically and internationally. Specifically, his interdisciplinary line of research involves examining health-related behaviors that contribute to the disproportionate burden of syndemic health issues, comprising addiction, HIV, and mental illness, that have profound implications for HIV prevention efforts. He is particularly passionate about translational research that enhances the continuum of evidence-based interventions to maximize community impact, with implications for social and health policy. As such, his work contributes to reducing the HIV epidemic that disproportionately affects socioeconomically disadvantaged (i.e., drug users), and more recently among sexual minority group (i.e., men who have sex with men or 'MSM').
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On Thursday, March 28, the Orange Police Department welcomed its two newest officers, Andre Coutu and James "JP" Withington.
Andre is from Danville, VT, and is a 2013 graduate of Castleton State College, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. He was a 2014 graduate of the Vermont Department of Corrections Academy and was formerly employed as a probation and parole officer with that department.
JP is from West Haven, and is a 2015 graduate of the University of New Haven, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. He was formerly employed as a tournament director for East Coast Classic Tournaments and as a hockey coach for ProCrease Goaltending and Elite Hockey Program.
The Chiefs and Officers of the Orange Police Department wish Andre and JP long and safe careers with their agency.
Orange Police Commission Chairman Jack Barton administered the oath of office.
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Friday, 13 December 2013
I've always believe in the concept of 'Modelling' and when it comes to investing, I'm a big fan of Warren Buffett's Value Investing Strategies & Robert Kiyosaki's Real Estate Development, Gold & Silver, and Oil investment strategies. While billionaire investors like Warren Buffett & George Soros apply different investment strategies, they all have common mental belief systems when they invest. In this post, I would like to share the 3 Mental Beliefs of Successful Millionaire and even Billionaire Investors!
First Belief – Do not predict the market!
When Warren Buffett invest, he imagines what happens if the stock market were to close for the next 10 years. He simply doesn't care about what the market will do. Buffett once said, "Forecasts may tell you a great deal about the forecaster; they tell you nothing about the future!"
Therefore, rather than looking for "Predictions! Predictions! Predictions!", I rather focus on "Preparation! Preparation! Preparation!"
Second Belief – Diversification means Diworsification
I like Warren Buffett's quote when he said, "Wide diversification is only required when investors do not understand what they are doing". Buffett believes that diversification is for amateurs. Unfortunately, this is not the message that you will hear from financial planners and financial advisors who consults you when it comes to the matter of investments.
Third Belief – Always look for Low Risk, High Returns
I'm not sure about yourself but since young, I've always been taught that business & investments are risky. Surprisingly, when I look at some of the most successful entrepreneurs & investors, I found out that most of them are very risk adverse. As successful investors have seen how easy is it to lose money, they pay more attention to avoiding losses rather than chasing profits.
The single most important concept in all of investing, according to Benjamin Graham and later confirmed by his star student, Warren Buffett, comes down to 3 simple words: Margin of Safety.
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April 20, 2017 @ 13:00 – 15:00
DMI/NBI meeting to keep each other up to date on progress and collaborations.
Prelimiray agenda-input appreciated.
1) Jens -now at KU
2) Follow up ice2ice all staff
3) Follow up ice2ice report
3) EGU talk(s) (eg. Niccolo, Joel, Martin S, Ruth, Ida. any interested in giving the talk?)
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It's rare to find couples that don't run into bumps in their relationship. Relationship problems shouldn't be seen as the road to separation or divorce. When partners recognize issues with their relationship ahead in time, they can resolve them before things get out of hand. It is important to learn how to get past the problems to keep your love going. Having occasional conflicts shouldn't be overlooked because the same lousy situations can become part of everyday life. If you feel like your relationship if having its version of Groundhog Day movie, you would better take it seriously to break free from the toxic routine you are going through.
There are strategies that can help partners solve conflicts whenever they arise. If you are arguing over an issue, make it more civil and do it in a helpful manner. In an argument, you need to realize that you aren't a victim, it's a choice you take depending on whether you react to the argument or not and if you do, how you react plays a big part in fueling or calming down things.
An important thing to remember is that you have to be honest with yourself. The comments you make in an argument should work toward resolving the conflict and not looking for payback. When you begin to make comments that are blaming and hurting, you are being dishonest with yourself, you would better take a deep breath then look at the situation differently. A little shift in the way you respond to your partner in an argument can make a big difference, otherwise, when you continue responding in such a way that you bring pain and unhappiness, you aren't solving things out.
For instance, when your partner is presenting his or her point in an argument, don't jump right in and start defending yourself. You may want to listen to him or her, and this way, it will change the tone of the argument. If you are wrong, apologize. Remember that you cannot control your partner's behavior but yours. If your conflicts are taking away the pleasures and joy you have built in your relationship, you can talk to Lisa Schmude LMFT. She can help you change things when a relationship is ailing.


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Delta Passenger Traffic Up 4.7% in May
Delta Air Lines announced operational results for May 2104.
The Atlanta-based airline's total system traffic for the month was 78.9 billion revenue passenger miles, or RPMs, a year-over-year increase of 4.7%, up from 75.4 billion in May 2013. Domestic traffic rose 4.6%, up to 47.3 billion RPMs from 45.2 billion last year, while international traffic rose 4.8% to 31.6 billion RPMs, up from 30.2 billion during the same period last year. Additionally, the airline's total system traffic for the year to date was up 5.8%.
Total capacity for May also increased, up 2.4% to 94 billion available seat miles, or ASMs, from 91.8 billion last year. The airline's domestic capacity was 55.8 billion ASMs, a year-over-year increase of 1.6% from 54.9 billion in May 2013, while international capacity also increased, up 3.4% year-over-year, to 38.1 billion ASMs from 36.9 billion during May of last year.
The airline reported a system-wide load factor of 84%, a year-over-year increase of 1.9 percentage points from 82.1% last year. Domestic load factor increased by 2.4 percentage points, up to 84.7% from 82.3% last year, while international load factor increased by 1.1 percentage points, up to 82.9% from last year's 81.8%.
Meanwhile, Delta's passenger revenue per available seat mile, or Prasm, increased by 7% year-over-year. The carrier said that the increase was driven largely by revenue gains in its transatlantic and domestic routes.
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