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The Puzzle & Launch Of Sunny Leone
Funding Sunny Leone: Not knowing Hindi or Bollywood, deep into porn industry, would Sunny Leone risk her own capital on a uncertain Bollywood future?
tardom in Bollywood is an uncertain creature. It takes a mix of the following three factors to come close to success in Bollywood: –
1. Talent: Like Amrish Puri, Om Puri, Madhuri Dixit, last and not the least Amitabh Bachchan had significant talent to make their screen characters come alive.
2. Audience Connect: Rajesh Khanna, Rajendra Kumar, Joy Mukherji connected with the audience mood of their times. A few like Dharmendra could change from being a romantic hero in Blackmail, Jeevan Mrityu to the famous action hero (कुत्ते मैं तेरा खून पी जाउंगा; Kutte main tera khoon pee jaonga).
Google's high search-rank for Sunny Leone is probably due to combining porn-search and Bollywood search.
3. Family-Other Connect: To decode deal-making clues in Bollywood needs insider information – which is many cases means family support or a sponsor. Dev Anand, Subhash Ghai launched many heroines between the two of them. The Kapoor family has been integral to Bollywood for the last 60 years. Is there any commercial logic for a Bollywood entity to sponsor Sunny Leone's career? None I could imagine!
Is Mahesh Bhatt dumb enough to fund and launch Sunny Leone? It staggers my low-opinion of Mahesh Bhatt to believe that he can be so stupid.
Twinkle, Twinkle
Sunny Leone has no Bollywood-related talent, no Bollywood-audience connect or unlikely to have a Bollywood sponsor.
A Bollywood career in the initial stages needs an estimated Rs.3.0-5.0 crores – to pay for people who will do the public relations, press management, contract negotiations, scheduling, coordination, deal-filtering. After spending Rs.3.0-5.0 crores, success in Bollywood is uncertain. It seems unlikely that Sunny Leone is funding her own career in Bollywood.
It has long been rumoured that some wanna-be superstars (Hint: A garment-exporter, a second-rung film-star, SS supposedly) fund movies to get a role.
This begs a question.
Dumb, Dumber
Who is funding Sunny Leone? Who is spending the nearly US$600,000-1 million that it costs to launch a Sunny Leone in Bollywood? What is the motivation behind launching Sunny Leone?
Sunny Leone has once again got the tongues wagging with her controversial tweet. This time it is quite more sensitive.
According to a leading news agency, the pornstar turned actress tweeted, "Rape is not crime, it is a surprise sex."
In no time the starlet realized her mistake and deleted her tweet, but by then it got retweeted by her followers.
Later on Sunny even clarified her tweet on the micro blogging site and tweeted, "Who ever has said this rape comment is an idiot. I never said this. Grow up!!!!!!!!!?"
via For Sunny Leone, rape is not a crime but 'surprise sex' – Indian Express.
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News coverage highlighting Duquesne's experts and initiatives.
July 31
Good News for Law School Graduates
Law Dean Ken Gormley was interviewed by the Pittsburgh Business Times for this article about the employment rate for law school graduates increasing for the first time since 2007.
July 30
Why My Kids Are Going Back to Jewish Day School
Rona Kaufman Kitchen, assistant professor of law, wrote this article for The Jewish News Weekly about her children going back to Jewish day school.
'Canyon Heroes' Heals Through Arizona's Beauty
Dr. Roger Brooke, professor of psychology and director of military psychological services, was interviewed by Arizona station KPNX-TV about a trip he spearheaded that involved taking 18 veterans on a Colorado River rafting trip as a way to help address the emotional and psychological wounds of combat.
July 29
Lawsuit Over Fracking Near Schools in Mars School District Could Have Statewide Legal Impact
Law Professor Bruce Ledewitz was quoted in this Pittsburgh City Paper article about the potential statewide precedent of a lawsuit in the Mars Area School District regarding natural gas drilling taking place near grade schools in the area.
Great Synagogue, Shulhof of Vilna Rediscovered 70 Years after Nazi Destruction
The Jewish Press included this article about a team of Israeli, Lithuanian and American researchers, which includes Bayer School Dean Dr. Philip Reeder, and their discovery of the remains of the Great Synagogue of Shulhof of Vilna.
July 26
WorkZone: Millennials Less Loyal to Companies
Dr. James Weber, professor of business ethics and management, was interviewed by the Post-Gazette for this article about his research on the work values and ethics of members of the "millennial generation."
Going Chic: 2 Boutiques Stake Out Prime Retail Locations Here
The Washington Observer-Reporter interviewed Associate Marketing Professor Dr. Audrey Guskey for this article about upscale boutiques opening in Washington County.
July 25
Connoquenessing Neighborhood Turns to Web to Raise Money for Clean Water
The Tribune-Review interviewed Dr. John Stolz, professor of environmental microbiology, for this article about an online fund-raising campaign that residents of Connoquenessing Township have started to raise money to pay for clean water.
July 22
Pine-Based Charity Gives Children with Disabilities Tools to Communicate
Dr. Sarah Wallace, assistant professor of speech-language pathology, was interviewed for this Tribune-Review story about how speech apps that can be used on iPads and other tablet devices can help children who have developmental disabilities, including speech challenges, better communicate.
Skull Fracture Research Could Affect Child Abuse Cases
The Tri-Valley Dispatch posted this Lansing State Journal article about the impact of skull fracture research on child abuse cases. Dr. Fred Fochtman, director of the forensic science and law master's program and associate professor of pharmacology, is quoted.
July 21
Obama Visits Pittsburgh, Addresses Issues Facing Veterans: Part 1
The Rev. John Sawicki, C.S.Sp., assistant professor of political science, was interviewed for this WDTV interview on President Obama's visit to Pittsburgh.
NHL Expansion Team Could Drive Up Value for Penguins
The Post-Gazette interviewed Dr. Ron Dick, associate professor of sports marketing, for this article about the impact of the NHL expansion on the value of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
July 18
Bio Lab Opening in Downtown Pittsburgh
WESA-Radio interviewed Dr. Alan Seadler, associate provost for research and technology, for this feature story on the new community lab that Duquesne University and Urban Innovation21 recently opened in Pittsburgh.
July 17
Washburgh Timpani Seminar
The Post-Gazette included this blog feature on the Washburgh Timpani Seminar hosted by the Mary Pappert School of Music. Edward Stephan, adjunct professor and chair of percussion, is quoted.
Pittsburgh Inks Deal with Department of Energy to Develop Clean Energy Plan
Bloomberg Business posted this Post-Gazette article about the City of Pittsburgh signing a deal with the U.S. Department of Energy to improve the way energy is produced and consumed locally. Duquesne's Cogeneration Plant is listed as an example that the city can emulate. The article also appeared in RenewablesBiz and Government Technology.
July 16
Unearthing an Ancient Mosaic
Dr. Philip Reeder, dean of the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, was interviewed on the WESA-Radio show Essential Pittsburgh about his recent work as a co-investigator on a project that discovered a mosaic floor in Nazareth. The artifact appears to from one of the earliest churches in the history of Christianity.
Radiation Found in Greene County Stream Near Water Supply
WTAE-TV interviewed Dr. John Stolz, professor of environmental biology, for this story about high levels of radiation found in a Greene County stream that flows into the Monongahela River.
July 14
PA Education Secretary Visits Teen Scientists at Duquesne
WESA-Radio included this feature on Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Pedro Rivera and his recent visit to Duquesne during which he spent time with high school students participating in the University's Project SEED program. Dr. Jen Aitken, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry, was quoted.
July 13
Money Makes a Difference in State Judge Races
Law Professor Bruce Ledewitz was quoted in this Philadelphia Inquirer article about the importance of money spent to garner name recognition for candidates running in the state Supreme Court race.
Macy's Announces Its Plans to Close Downtown Pittsburgh Store
The Tribune-Review interviewed Associate Marketing Professor Dr. Audrey Guskey about Macy's announcement to close its downtown store location. Similar stories appeared on KDKA-TV, WBVP-Radio, KQV-Radio and KDKA-Radio.
July 10
Praised Be Creation
America magazine featured a response by Assistant Theology Professor Daniel Scheid and by other experts to the recent encyclical by Pope Francis regarding the environment.
Pittsburgh Police Officer Expresses Outrage Through Artwork
The Tribune-Review interviewed Law Professor Wes Oliver for this article about an artwork exhibit featuring a mural by a Pittsburgh police officer in which he expressed his outrage over the headline-grabbing deaths of people at the hands of police.
Follow the Money
Dr. Nick Cafardi, dean emeritus and professor of law, authored this book review for America magazine on Gerald Posner's publication God's Bankers: A History of Money and Power at the Vatican.
July 8
Former Upper St. Clair Director to Lead Choir for Final Time
Tom Kikta, assistant professor of music technology and guitar, was quoted in this Tribune-Review article about a local man's last time directing the Upper St. Clair High School Choir's alumni concert.
July 7
Biomedical Engineering Program an Early Success at Duquesne
Pittsburgh Magazine's Great Minds newsletter reported that the interest in Duquesne's biomedical engineering program, launched just last year, is high among female students and has gained traction for the coming year.
Nearly $1M Raised to Fund Duquesne, Urban Innovation21 Community Lab
The Pittsburgh Business Times reported that foundation funding and in-kind contributions have provided nearly $1 million in support of a community bio lab launched by Duquesne and Urban Innovation21.
92-year-old Rostraver Home Invasion Victim Questioned by Suspect in Court
The Tribune-Review, covering a court proceeding where the suspect in a home invasion interrogated the 92-year-old victim, quoted Law Professor Wes Oliver about a defendant's Constitutional right to confront the accuser.
Nonprofit Finds 529 Illegal Dump Sites in Pittsburgh, 250 More Than 2009
In an article about illegal dump sites, the Tribune-Review noted that Dr. Erik Garrett, associate professor of communication and rhetorical studies, will explain motivations to litter and dump illegally at Thursday's roundtable hosted by the Mayor's Office and the Clean Pittsburgh Commission.
July 6
The Citizen Science Lab, a First for Pittsburgh, Opens in the Energy Innovation Center
NEXT Pittsburgh included this article on the new Citizen Science Lab, operated through a partnership between Duquesne and Urban Innovation21.
July 5
Pittsburgh People on the Move: Education
The Post-Gazette announced that Dr. Michael Bridges has been hired to be Duquesne's executive director of online learning and strategy.
Business Gallery: Education
The Tribune-Review announced that Dr. Karen Russo Donovan has joined the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business as associate dean of graduate programs and executive education.
July 3
Duquesne University Plants a SEED for Students to Excel in Science
The Post-Gazette interviewed Dr. Jen Aitken, associate professor in chemistry and biochemistry, for this feature article about the Project SEED program housed in the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences.
July 2
Cohen & Grigsby Appoints Jacob Rooksby as Of Counsel
Citybizlist announced that Dr. Jacob Rooksby, assistant law professor, has been appointed of counsel in the Intellectual Property Group at Cohen & Grigsby, PC.


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Some of the world's wealthiest people have made their money through investing. If you want to be more like them, investing is a great option, but you must be smart about it. Making the right decisions is essential to making profitable investments.Continue reading to learn what you need to know about investing.
If you have made the decision to get into real estate investments, you should get a business license. This will allow you and your investments are protected as you move forward. It will also give you tax benefits thanks to your business dealings.
This will start you get moving in the right direction. There is nothing worse than paying out of your own pocket because the renter's payment cannot cover it.
Take the neighborhood into consideration before investing. Neighborhoods that are highly sought after will bring you value for many years to come, and neighborhoods that are depressed won't pay off so well. Location is always be the key determinant for a property's value.
Consider rental income when you evaluate how much any given property is worth. This can elevate the property value and also give you plenty of dollars during the course of the year from people who are staying in your place. You can still sell the home when you're ready and make a significantly larger gross profit.
When buying real estate, it's good practice to have a dependable and affordable handyman working for you. If you don't do this, you may find you cash going to unnecessary repair expenses. A good handyman also address any emergency that might come up after hours.
Be very patient when you are first starting out. Your first real estate investment deal out of the gate can be expected to take longer than planned.Don't get nervous and put your money into something that you don't really want. That is a wise use of your money.Wait it out until a great investment to come along.
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I've learned that the secret to a great seafood bisque is using seafood stock as the base. Now if you're like me, you don't usually have homemade seafood stock just sitting around waiting to be used in a dish.
So I think you'll love how this Shrimp Bisque recipe incorporates making a super quick stock with your shrimp shells (and supplementing it with a little beef stock) so you can get that delicious, bold flavor without having to work too hard. Enjoy!
Super Easy Shrimp Bisque
You'll love how this Shrimp Bisque recipe incorporates making a super quick stock with your shrimp shells so you can get that delicious, bold flavor.
- 5 cups water
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 pound shrimp, raw, shells on
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- pinch cayenne pepper
- ½ cup heavy cream
- thyme, optional garnish
In a large pot, combine the water, beef stock, and bay leaf over high heat. Peel and devein the shrimp, and once the water mixture is boiling, throw in the shells only (set the shrimp aside). Lightly boil the shells for 15 minutes.
Strain the shrimp broth through a fine sieve into a glass bowl or measuring cup. This will be the base of your soup. Discard the shells.
Wipe out the pot and melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and garlic and cook while stirring occasionally for 2 to 3 minutes (until it softens but does not brown). Add the raw shrimp and tomato paste to the pot and cook until they are pink and firm, another 3 or 4 minutes.
Return the shell broth/stock to the pot along with the salt and cayenne pepper and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
Puree the soup using a handheld (or counter top) blender, stir in the cream, and serve warm. Top with fresh thyme if desired.
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Reader Interactions
I added 2 leeks and used a full cup of cream and left the cayenne pepper out. Was very yummy!
Can you list calories and put nutritional information with your recipes? Thank you
Could I sub coconut milk (from that can) for the heavy cream?
My daughter, 13, and I just made this bisque last night. Really yummy! I did not have cayenne on hand so I split the pinch between paprika and a california chili powder I have (similar to cayenne). I also didn't have heavy cream and used heavy whipping cream. I did add an ounce of brandy. It was great for a first try with the substitutes…the only thing we'd like is for it to be a bit thicker, creamier. Next time we will use the heavy cream and a bit less water to see if that helps.
Thanks for the great recipe!
I really like the flavor of brandy or sherry in bisques. Do you think it could be added to your recipe?
Used to make this soup in my Restaraunt. Very very popular. I would peel my raw( hopefully whole shell on) shrimp and use the shells to make an awesome stock. The raw shrimp was rough chopped then barely sautéed in butter and added last minute to the hot soup. Amazing touch extra work but well worth the flavor.
any chance you have the nutrition information on this?
This looks and sounds so delicious, Lisa! "Bisque" sounds like a fancy soup so I love how quick and easy this is. I will be making it, for sure!
Looks good. Do you think chicken broth could be substituted for beef?
What could you use in place of the tomato paste? We are tomato free in our home.
Any suggestions on turning this recipe into lobster bisque?
I've never heard of shrimp bisque, but I'm sure if it's anything like lobster bisque, it's delicious! I can't believe you can make it in just 5 steps- I'll definitely have to give it a try. Thanks for the recipe, Lisa!
This sounds like something even a busy graduate student could do! :) Thanks so much.
Great idea for simplifying the process for making soup! Can't wait to try this amazing soup recipe!
You are so right about the seafood stock being a stumbling block for seafood stews and soups. I'm glad to see you came up with this quicker and (less intimidating) way to make this soup. I didn't grow up eating seafood, and I still don't have good instincts when it comes to cooking it.


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Two doors from the Union Oyster House is the Ebenezer Hancock House, built in the late 1760's by John Hancock.
John transferred the title to his younger brother Ebenezer, who would serve as deputy paymaster of the Continental Army.
At one point 2.5 million silver crowns, loaned by the French to help pay Washington's troops, were stored in this building.
The Green Dragon pub, a favorite of the Sons of Liberty, was also located here.
Hanging effigies of tax collectors on the Liberty Tree on August 14, 1765 is considered one of the first provocative events in pre-revolutionary America.
By 1705, there were over 400 slaves in Boston and the beginnings of a free Black community in the North End.
"Flip or Flop" star Christina El Moussa had an available crying shoulder when hubby Tarek took off with a gun ...
a man who not only witnessed the incident but later ended up dating Christina. who was on scene back in May when 11 deputies responded to "a call of a possibly suicidal male with a gun." According to law enforcement ...
By the end of the Revolution, there were more free Black people than slaves, slavery having ended after the Massachusetts Constitution of 1780 adopted the principle that all men have certain inalienable rights.
The first federal census in 1790 indicated that Massachusetts was the only state in the Union to record no slaves.
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During the American Revolution, patriot Isaiah Thomas printed the radical newspaper The Massachusetts Spy from this building before he was forced to flee Boston, crossing the Charles with his printing press in a row boat.


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What Is an Auto Insurance Score?If you've taken money expert Clark Howard's advice and signed up with Credit Karma to monitor your credit, maybe you've seen the auto insurance score that they provide in addition to credit score information. So what is an auto insurance score?
We went directly to Credit Karma to get some answers…
Car Insurance Answered:Your Questions Answered What Is a car Insurance Score?
First of all, Credit Karma provides much of the information you need to know about auto insurance scores on their site, where they explain that:
- Auto insurance scores are 3-digit scores calculated using information from your credit report that are designed to predict the likelihood that you will file an insurance claim
- These scores are not the same as credit scores and don't factor in your driving record
- Insurance companies in most states can use your score — in conjunction with your driving record and other factors — to help set your premium
- California, Hawaii, and Massachusetts do not allow insurance companies to use credit-based scores to influence your insurance rates
How Do You Access Your Auto Insurance Score on Credit Karma?Finding your auto insurance score on Credit Karma isn't necessarily easy. Here's how to do it:
- Log in to Credit Karma
- Click "Auto" in the top menu
- Click "Go to my auto profile"
- Scroll down to see your score
If you click on that, you can see how your score may have changed over time.
As you can see, Credit Karma gets your auto insurance score from the credit bureau TransUnion. According to TransUnion, insurance scores typically range from 200 to 997, with anything above 770 being considered a good score.
Credit scores, on the other hand, generally range from 300 to 850.
What constitutes a good credit score is up for debate, but our credit expert says that anything above a 760 will generally qualify you for the best rates.
Other credit bureaus like Equifax and Experian also calculate insurance scores based on your credit files.
How Are Auto Insurance Scores Calculated?
A spokesperson from Credit Karma told us that auto insurance scores are calculated using information from a credit report, and can include:
The age of your credit history
The number of accounts you have in good standing
How many payments you've made on time
How much of your available credit you're using
They added that car insurance companies will have different standards for what they consider a "good" and "excellent" score.
How Can You Improve Your Auto Insurance Score?
According to Credit Karma's representative, "Responsible activity can increase your insurance scores. Making all of your credit card payments on time, keeping your credit utilization down and having numerous accounts in good standing can help your scores. You may also want to keep your oldest accounts open to show a long-established track record."
On the other hand, doing the opposite of any of those things will lower your insurance scores.
You should avoid making payments after the due date and allowing accounts to go to collections.
You also want to avoid a high credit utilization ratio. Too many recent applications for new credit may hurt your scores, as well.
Final ThoughtAlthough you might not have been aware that car insurance scores even existed, you should know that they can impact your financial life. Having a score that's too low could mean that you're paying too much for car insurance, even if your driving record is spotless.
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Nostalgia is, of course, different for everyone, and while one of us might be nostalgic giving a 70s era turntable an arm upgrade to keep it in good shape, some other vinyl appreciators might not have been born until 20 years after that turntable was.
However, whatever era you're from, you can't help but have a cultural awareness and appreciation for the works of Disney, and now Disney have released LP vinyls from some of its most iconic 90s films. While these soundtracks might exist already in vinyl is some music shops and in the vastness of online, however, there's something pretty magical about these re-releases.
As part of the Oh My Disney 90s Flashback collection, the bright, over-the-top colours and branding of these designers is quintessential 90s throwback, looking to appeal to the children of the 90s who now have the spending power to try and recapture their youth.
The LP vinyls are particularly good – designed with a full colour image on each side, including the track listing. As fun to have as decoration as to play, and we can imagine these becoming quite the collectibles in the future, after the end of this limited production.
The records include Hercules, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and The Lion King – and they could be a great way to introduce a younger generation to your vinyl addiction. After all, vinyl has been around a long time and survived, so we say it's not going anywhere – anything that looks to engage younger people with it can only be a good thing!


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Tim Keller once said that not all of us are called to be mothers, fathers, husbands, or wives, but we're all called to be friends.
We want friends. We need friends. When friendship is lacking in our lives, our quality of life is lacking.
Our jobs are more enjoyable when we work with friends. Our classes are more bearable when we study with friends. Our weekends are more fun when we play with friends
Friendship is one of our greatest gifts from God. Here are three biblical principles on friendship we find in the Bible.
- Friendship is a blessing.
"Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!" (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, ESV)
"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." (Proverbs 17:17, ESV)
Friends will be there for you at all times. Good times. Bad times. They will laugh with you and cry with you. Good friends will be there for you when you go through a breakup, stand next to you on your wedding day, and celebrate with you at the birth of your first child.
Life would not be nearly as enjoyable if we experienced it alone. God did not create us to be alone. He created us for community. We need others. We do not have all the gifts and talents. We need others' help. We need others' encouragement. We need others' abilities. We can't do life on our own.
We need others, but others need us. You have gifts and abilities to offer to others. In the same way we experience God's love, God wants us to show love to others.
- Choose your friends carefully.
" The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray." (Proverbs 12:26, NIV)
" Do not be deceived: 'Bad company ruins good morals.'" (1 Corinthians 15:33, ESV)
" One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." (Proverbs 18:24, NIV)
A friend is one of the only truly mutually voluntary relationships you have. You can't choose your parents or siblings. You can't always pick your boss or coworkers. You have no control over who attends your church. You don't get to choose what kind of kids you'll have. But you can choose your friends.
And wise people choose their friends carefully. Pick friends that make you better. Someone once suggested that a person is the average of his or her five closest friends. Who are your closest friends?
This does not mean that you can not be friends with immoral people, or with people who believe differently than you. But make sure that your closest friends, the people who influence you the most, are people who make you better.
- The best friends help you follow Jesus better.
"Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another." (Proverbs 27:17, ESV)
Surround yourself with people who make it easier to follow Jesus. Choose friends who encourage you to grow in your faith. Be friends with people who ask about your relationship with Jesus. Be around people who truly care about you and your spiritual well being.
Don't surround yourself with people who make it easier to sin. (This doesn't mean you shouldn't have non-Christian friends. )
Be a friend that helps others follow Jesus better.
Sometimes being a good friend means confronting your friend. Good friends confront well. We don't need only "yes men" in our lives. We need friends who gracefully speak truth into our lives.
Our lives are better because we have friends. I am convinced that if we carefully choose friends that help us follow Jesus better, our lives will be better. Reach out to a friend and tell them how thankful you are for them, then pray to God and sincerely thank Him for the blessing of friendship.
Ryan is the campus minister of Hilltoppers from Christ, and has been involved in HFC since 2007. Just a few miles down the road, Ryan comes to us from Smiths Grove, Kentucky. He is married to Katelyn Cole and together they have a goldendoodle named Topper!


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By Greg Laurie
Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:2
The Bible gives us the secret of a world changer: "Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith" (Hebrews 12:2 NKJV). World changers run the race of life for Jesus.
In ancient Greece, Olympians didn't compete for the gold, silver, or bronze. They competed for a laurel wreath from the emperor. In the distance, exhausted runners could see the emperor standing with the laurel wreath that would be placed on the head of the winner.
As Christians, we're running the race of life. We get tired from the attacks, obstacles, and challenges. Look ahead. Jesus is who we're running for. There He stands, not with a laurel wreath, but with a crown.
The apostle Paul said, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing" (2 Timothy 4:7–8 NKJV).
Look to Jesus. He is the one whom we seek to honor every day. He is the one whom we will stand up for one day. He is the one we're running this race for. We don't do it for applause. We don't do it for notoriety or fame. We do it so that we can stand before Jesus one day and hear Him say, "Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Lord."
Look to Jesus. Don't look to circumstances. Don't look to people, either, because people will disappoint. Don't expect them to have an encouraging word. In fact, sometimes they'll have a discouraging word. They'll challenge your motives and what you're doing.
Look to Jesus. Press on.
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Maison Eric Kayser
G/F, Sunlight Tower, 248 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai
If flaky croissants, puffy loaves of olive-flecked baguettes and creamy lemon tarts sound like your morning cup of tea, look no further than Maison Eric Kayser to start your day. With five locations on Hong Kong Island (and more planned for Kowloon), the famous French import has set a new standard for bread and patisserie in Hong Kong, delivering the same delicious range of freshly baked goods that catapulted the original to fame.
It all started in France, where Eric Kayser is a household name. The eponymous baker grew up with bread-making in his blood; he was born into a family of bakers, started cultivating his skills from a young age and has spent a lifetime dedicated to crafting 'traditional' breads, using additive-free flour and carefully sourced wheat.
Revered the world over, Eric Kayser now has 140 outlets in 23 countries around the world – but it's far from a typical chain. With meticulous attention to detail, sourcing of ingredients, and traditional long and slow fermentation methods used, each Eric Kayser location pays homage and respect for the tradition of bread-making by following a strict set of recipes and standards.
In Hong Kong these meticulous guidelines are met by Culinary Director, Alexandre Talpaert. A French native who trained with the Alain Ducasse Group, Alex worked as a pastry consultant for Michelin-starred restaurants, 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana and The Drawing Room in Hong Kong, before taking over the local operations of Maison Eric Kayser.
With all of the products baked on-site daily, Alex is the keen eye that ensures each item leaving the bakery is flawless, adhering to the principles set by Eric more than 20 years ago. This includes using only top-notch French butters, and specialty flours, cream and chocolate – the difference in quality discernible in every bite.
The breads in particular are levain (sourdough) based and follow a slow fermentation process to develop the natural aromas of the flour, spending up to 16 hours in 8°C heat. Free of additives and chemicals, the loaves puff up with the wonderful rustic, cracked exterior and moist, chewy crumb that is more often than not, only found with a plane ticket to France.
The Wan Chai location of Eric Kayser also boasts a full-blown cafe, allowing guests to devour everything from fluffy omelettes to nicoise salad and savoury quiches brimming with bacon and cheese. For a quick lunch on-the-go, the sandwich selection is fantastic, ranging from chicken pesto, to a classic baguette with emmental cheese and cooked ham, and smoked salmon with cream cheese and fennel.
Of course, it's hard to focus on a meal when there's the siren call of freshly baked breads and pastries just a few feet away. When you're done, take your pick of financiers, chouquettes and glistening eclairs – with one bite, you'll be transported straight to the streets of Paris, no ticket needed.


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ALL WAKULLA COUNTY BOCC OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. The Wakulla County Building Department Operating Procedures are as follows:
All inquiries and information requests should be handled via phone or email – see contact information below
- Request for permits and plan review submittals need to be processed through our online portal. If you are unsure how to navigate our portal, please contact our office at (850)926-7636.
- Any items that require hand delivery may be placed in the mailbox located in front of the Building Department, next to the green fence. If items are placed in this box for the Building Department, please contact us to inform us of the item's presence. DO NOT LEAVE ITEMS AFTER REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND DO NOT LEAVE CASH!
- Inspections will be business per usual, however if we need to enter the home please contact the homeowner and ensure they approve our inspector entering their home.
General Public:
- Please call our Department and our office staff will walk you through what process is best for your project. Inspections are still business per usual as well.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience during this time.
Wakulla County Building Department Contacts
Office – (850)926 -7636 Fax – (850)926 - 8086
Clyde Collins - Building Official [email protected]
Rocky Wilde - Deputy Building Official [email protected]
Kirsten Parrish - Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Katie Steffens - Building Tech [email protected]
Warren Mohrfeld - Building Inspector [email protected]
Henry West - Building Inspector [email protected]
The Building Department is primarily responsible for administering and enforcing the Florida Building Codes, Florida Fire Prevention Code and the adopted Ordinances for Wakulla County Building Construction
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Hello everyone, and welcome to the Open Forum, hosted by Kotaku's reader-run blog, TAY. This is a place to talk about life, video games, or anything else, so feel free to hop in and join in the topic discussion, or comment about anything. Then, when you're done, feel free to peruse the articles on TAY, AniTAY, and TAYClassic. Is this your first time on TAY or the Open Forum? Then check out this handy TAYtorial! If you still can't get enough of us, stop by the IRC Chatroom. Finally, if you need to reach an admin or author, find them fast in the DirecTAYry.
Yeah, yeah… I'm late to the party.
I finally bought Shovel Knight (for Wii U), after only looking at a few reviews/previews for it (one of which came from GBD and TimeHacker).
Before the previews that both TAY and Kotaku put out, I hadn't really given Shovel Knight any consideration. I'm not a particularly big "indie" gamer, so I didn't have any initial interest.
Then I saw the previews. Interest piqued. After that came the reviews. Wow, this game is looking pretty cool. Finally, Game Grumps started playing Shovel Knight. Sold!
I'm surprised that it took until just around the release date for me to even bat an eye in the direction of this game.
So my question is: Are there any games where you just don't feel interested all all, but then you finally see it in action and it completely changes your tune?
If you don't want to talk about this, then feel free to talk about anything else!


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This new qualification is the first of its kind to consolidate the opportunities and
financial crime risks surrounding new and emerging technologies
6 February 2020 – The International Compliance Association (ICA), the leading professional body for the global regulatory and financial crime compliance community, today launched the ICA Specialist Certificate in Money Laundering Risks in New Technology; a course designed to focus on the increasing impact of technology and the advantages it brings but also the ways in which it can be exploited by criminals.
The amount of illicit funds estimated to be laundered through financial institutions annually sits at $2 trillion and Europol estimates that banks globally are spending $260 billion each year in financial crime defences to combat the issue. The use of technology – along with collaboration – in order to prevent money laundering is something high on the list of regulators' agendas and firms are already using RegTech, FinTech and AI to increase AML efficiency and quality. However, criminals are also increasingly exploiting new technology for financial gain and it is now a key component in the arsenal of organised crime.
The ICA Specialist Certificate in Money Laundering Risk in New Technology is an accessible, online course that covers essential financial crime concepts, the fundamentals of new and emerging technologies, RegTech, cryptocurrency and the digital revolution in financial services. Those who study the course will also explore the socio-political influences of a futuristic financial system. The course has been uniquely designed so that is suitable for both those managing risk within an organisation as well as tech and IT teams who need an understanding of compliance and financial crime when designing or onboarding new technology. It aims to increase the confidence and capabilities of these different parts of the business to enable informed conversations in order to better manage emerging risks.
ICA CEO Helen Langton commented: 'While tech innovations offer significant business development, operational improvement and financial inclusion opportunities, they also present complex financial crime risks. I'm delighted that we have launched a new course that will enable professionals from the worlds of technology and compliance to better understand one another, recognise the opportunities, and at the same time to effectively manage the financial crime risk exposure at their firm.'
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- Brand: AEG | Category: Tablesaws
This saw is my first table saw. I got it used, otherwise I could not have afforded it. The saw is sold in Europe as AEG, probably in other regions under a different name. I believe Ryobi.
This is a portable saw, equipped with wheels. The support legs fold up/down in a matter of seconds, and lock securely in transport. They act as a handle when up, so you can wheel away the saw like a wheel barrel. Quite nice.
It's no small saw, so it won't fit in small cars, and the handle takes up a lot of space when folded.
The build quality is fine. Fence feels very solid, and locks securely in place. There is a table extension for very wide cuts.
Raising and tilting blade is fine and simple.
The saw has a good start / stop switch and a engine break to stop the blade very fast. That is very good.
What I do NOT like about the saw is how the top is done. Aluminium (quite thin plate) with a glass blown surface texture. It does not feel smooth. There are holes where countersunk screws in inserted, these catch dust, and if you are unlucky also push blocks, wood etc.
The zero-clearance insert is made of PLASTIC, and is too thin and flimsy. This is NOT good.
Most annoying is the tracks: it is NOT a T-track, but has these little "tabs". 3 long the width. And the track is sort of rounded so an accurate width is hard to determine.
The mitre gauge is not accurate in the track, there is clearly play of around 1 mm. Also it's too small and flimsy. Not recommended. Make your own.
And finally the riving knife extends above the blade, so you can't make through cuts in wood.
A dado blade can not be fitted. This is normal outside USA.
All in all, compared to the $100 saws, this is a large, well built and solid saw. Price from new in my country around $ 900. But there are unfortunately some minuses, so it will have to be a 3 (a large 3 that is!)
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The ufo over Melbourne
I saw the same thing fly above my home in the UK on September 1st 2011. I opened my window to try and get a photo but I was to slow,the craft was quite low down but made no sound.This is a copy of my sighting on the UK ufo sightings.
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My opinion is that it's an airplane on approach for landing coming in at about 20-30 degrees off of a heading of directly toward you. This would explain why the port side (right side to the viewer) light appears slightly brighter than the other two. To be sure, it would help to know your exact location and the exact direction you were facing as you took the video.


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Hello Schmoedown fans! Welcome to Part 2 of my Schmoedown Spectacular III storyline recap, where I'm going to be taking a look at the major storyline developments that took place during the event. And today I'm covering something I know is still hard to talk about for those fans in the Action Army: the Civil War taking place between Ben Bateman and Andrew Ghai.
At the end of video 1 of the Spectacular, we saw Ben Bateman get so close to getting the team belts with his Anarchy partner Mark Reilly. Unfortunately for him, the team lost to the Shirewolves, but he took the defeat in a way that we've never seen from Bateman. He complimented the Shirewolves on their game, and it seemed almost like he was turning a bit towards the light. So it seemed like things were going to be okay for Bateman.
And then Andrew Ghai showed up…
At first, it seemed like he was also playing into the more "respectful" persona that we saw during his match against John Rocha. It seemed as though he understood where Bateman was coming from when he said he might want to stick with Reilly. He even hinted at the fact that he has a new partner, and threw out a suggestion of the four of them plus Finstock starting their own faction. They hugged it out, and all seemed well and good between the two former teammates. They had been one of the most entertaining teams in the league, but maybe it was time for them to part w-
And out of nowhere boom! Andrew ran up and tackled Bateman into William Bibbiani's coffee table, breaking it. Andrew stood over Bateman, exclaiming "Who's the boss now, bitch", and berating him for joining up with Reilly, telling him that he would see him in 2019 before being chased out by Reilly and Finstock.
Since the incident, we have been seeing Ghai and Bateman going after each other in the Schmoedown Facebook group, with the flames being fanned by Chairman Harloff. The Action Army is split, forced to pick a side: Team Bateman or Team Ghai? Whose side are you on? Well, I'm going to take a look at where I think their storylines could go.
Having tackled two different people at consecutive Spectaculars, the Chairman has promised that Ghai will once again be punished. How, he does not yet know, but he will be. My guess is that we're going to once again see him return at the Free-For-All, though this time not pretending to be Dan Murrell. It's there that he further teases his new teammate, seeing as he already mentioned something of the sort to Bateman.
Ghai then goes back into the singles league, refusing to play Bateman in singles until Who's the Boss plays him and his new teammate at a live event. Who's the Boss agrees to this, and there Ghai reveals his teammate…
"Little Evil" JTE.
See, JTE feels betrayed by Finstock. He was the only one from the former Lion's Den that stuck by his manager, and now he's been abandoned in favor of a shiny new team. So he's going to team up with Ghai to take down the people who betrayed them.
And of course to win the belts.
After getting tackled by Ghai, Bateman may be starting to see the light. It's possible that he could join up with the Five Horsemen, but I'm not sure how well he and Finstock would gel with the rest of them, especially considering the history between Bateman and Inman. At the same time, however, I don't think Mark Reilly is going to abandon the super-faction. Instead, Who's the Boss is going to be in a neutral zone, wherein Reilly and Bateman will continue to work together as a team but be separate in their singles careers.
I think Bateman will continue to work with Finstock as his singles manager where he will play up more of his heel persona, but when working with Reilly in teams, he will be more subdued. Bateman is one of the most active players in the league, so it's incredibly likely that he will get a lot more singles matches this year and hopefully get his record up.
But the two will have to play each other in singles. This storyline already promises to be one of the biggest of season 6. So what I'm hoping happens is that everything comes to a head at the Collider Collision, where after months of smack-talk we finally get a Bateman vs Ghai singles match.
What are your thoughts on the civil war? Where will Ghai and Bateman go from here? Can Team Action recover from this dispute? Or if this is the end, whose side are you on?


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On Monday 29th April, Zac Goldsmith MP hosted a group of young voters in Parliament to discuss local and national politics. The evening started with a guided tour followed by a talk and Q&A in a committee room in the Houses of Parliament.
Almost 30 young people attended and raised a range of questions and concerns including climate change, knife crime in London and Brexit.
Zac said: "Parliament is a fascinating place to visit and I was delighted so many young voters wanted to take part in the event. Their comments and questions covered a huge range of issues and demonstrated a real appetite for getting involved in politics."


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Location Big Fork, United States of America
Distance Marathon
Date 04 Jan 2020
The Athens-Big Fork Trail Marathon and Blaylock Creek 17 Mile Fun Run take place on the Athens-Big Fork Trail. This is actually 100 year old horse postal trail. After running this, you will wish you had a horse!
Athens-Big Fork center
Big Fork,us
The 8 mountain crossings on the trail are: Missouri, Hurricane Knob, McKinley, Brier Creek, Leader, Brushheap, Brushy and Big Tom.
The course is an out and back course. You first run almost 3 miles on roads - paved and gravel up to the start of the trail. Then you enter the Athens-Big Fork Trail - White Blazes. Follow the trail over 8 mountains. You pop out of the trail and need to go about a half mile down the gravel road to get your full 13.1. Then you turn around and go back. It's that easy!
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Translucent Blue 0.40mm
Product Details
Colour: Translucent Lilac
Thickness:~ 0.40 mm
Width: ~100 cm (~39")
Transparency: Transparent. This latex is see through.
Length: Sold by the yard - up to 10 continuous yards (subject to availability)
Supplier: Radical Rubber
Radical Rubber calls it "translucent" but once shined, this latex is pretty much see through.
This is actually much more purple than the Lilac colour so don't be duped (we didn't name these)


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James Loudspeaker Introduces the Omni Series Ultimate Landscape Speaker
James Loudspeaker (www.jamesloudspeaker.com), designers and manufacturers of the highest quality décor-friendly entertainment products for both residential and commercial applications, has introduced the Omni48AT landscape satellite speaker and the Omni89AT satellite/subwoofer package. Both are made from marine-grade powder coated aluminum enclosures and feature proprietary purpose-built drivers for lasting performance.
The James Loudspeaker Omni48AT is unique in its ability to deliver 360-degrees of refined sound from a single location. Utilizing four coaxially mounted 0.75-inch aluminum dome tweeters over proprietary high-excursion 4-inch woofers mated to a sophisticated crossover network, these innovative outdoor speakers will deliver a balanced and accurate musical presentation at impressive output levels. The 4-inch woofers feature an aluminum cone and Santoprene surround to withstand harsh outdoor environments.
The Omni89AT is an Omni48AT combined with a matching down-firing 8-inch subwoofer also housed in an aluminum enclosure. The Omni89AT delivers full range omnidirectional sound from an above ground solution that is also visually elegant and unobtrusive. Typical applications include rocky landscape areas where traditional satellite/in-ground subwoofers cannot be installed, or a large area of open seating where full omnidirectional coverage is beneficial. The Omni89AT allows a single enclosure to do the same job as four 42AT All-Terrain satellite speakers with a subwoofer, delivering legendary James Loudspeaker performance in a more compact single-chassis above-ground unit.


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Fox Hill Farms' Songbird made her three-year-old bow on Saturday at Santa Anita Park in the $300,345 Las Virgenes S. (G2), and the dark bay miss proved once again why she ranks first on the Kentucky Oaks (G1) leaderboard by a wide margin.
The daughter of Medaglia d'Oro took the lead out of the gate and never looked back under jockey Mike Smith, whose only job was to stay in the saddle as Songbird loped around Santa Anita's main track. The Jerry Hollendorfer pupil set splits of :23.63, :47.01, 1:10.99 and 1:23.34 all under her own power with no urging from Smith.
Songbird opened up by as much as 10 lengths in galloping fashion before being geared down in the stretch to be 6 1/2 lengths clear on the wire in a final time of 1:36.84 for a mile on the fast dirt.
The Las Virgenes is part of the Road to the Kentucky Oaks series of points races and awarded Songbird another 10 points to bring her leaderboard total to 40 currently.
Land Over Sea proved best of the rest in second, 3 3/4 lengths up on She's a Warrior, to take home four points. The Bellamy Road filly filled that same spot behind Songbird in the Chandelier S. (G1) last year and moved from 21st to 16th on the leaderboard with her second in the Las Virgenes.
Both She's a Warrior and Merirosvo – third and fourth on Saturday – debuted on the leaderboard with two points and one point, respectively.
Songbird is now a perfect five-for-five in her career and has banked $1,682,000 in career earnings. The dark bay lass was honored with an Eclipse Award as the 2015 champion two-year-old filly after scoring in the Del Mar Debutante (G1), Chandelier and wrapping up her season with a 5 3/4-length romp in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1).
Songbird photo courtesy of Benoit Photos
Mike Smith, jockey Songbird: "She has such a high cruising speed, she has gears.
"You always worry about horses that are brilliant at two. Sometimes they won't mature or grow anymore at three. You're anxious to see what will happen.
"Favorite Trick was one that fooled me; he was brilliant as a two- year-old. He won all eight of his races at two but then didn't win the biggest ones as a three-year-old. You're anxious to get it over with and she seems to have improved. She seemed to up her game even more, especially mentally. She was very happy today and took it all in stride. I'm just blessed to be the one that has to make her carry the weight."
Jerry Hollendorfer, trainer Songbird: "It was nice to get that race out of the way. No matter how good your horse is, you'll always be a little bit anxious.
"The fans are starting to like her.
"She broke good, she has speed. There's no doubt in my mind that she could rate if she had to, but usually she doesn't have to. If somebody did something funny, I think she could be flexible and adjust to that.
"I was so pleased to see her way out there and cruising along pretty easy. At least now we got a race in her and we can try to make some more plans. We want to run here at Santa Anita. What we do between now and the (April 9) Santa Anita Oaks (G1), I don't know. If we do anything. We'll think about it and try to do the right thing."
Rick Porter (Fox Hill Farms), owner Songbird: "It's hard to explain the feeling. She just gives you goose bumps and you just wonder 'How did I get this horse?' I don't think I've ever had one that's so dominant and does things so easily.
"It would be nice to win the Kentucky Derby (G1), but I'd like to do it with a nice colt. I don't like the (Kentucky Derby) point system. We'd have to run in the Santa Anita Derby (G1) with her. I think it'd be great for your ego, but the smart move is to stay on the path we're on to the (Kentucky) Oaks."


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Peregrine (Falcon Series) Description
A two model sized series of solo touring canoes designed for lake country travel. Agility and tracking are blended in these canoes, which are capable of covering long distances with heavy personal loads in many types of water conditions. They paddle easily, covering the same daily mileage as tandem canoes. Innovative above water-line shapes give these canoes increased final stability without sacrificing seaworthiness or comfort. Note the load capacity variations of the two canoes. The Kestrel is the smaller hull and has less wetted surface than the Peregrine allowing it to maintain equal hull speed with a lighter, less strong paddler. The assumption is that the total load will also be less. These are safe, seaworthy, comfortable canoes that will reward appreciative paddlers with outstanding performance.
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Peregrine (Falcon Series) Specs and Features
- Seating Configuration: Solo
- Ideal Paddler Size: Average Adult, Larger Adult
- Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate
- Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate
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I didn't spend much time shopping around for solo boats because Hemlock is so close to me and I could paddle them as often as I wanted at demo nights. My first time in a Peregrine I had no interest in even buying a solo canoe. I took it out just to go out for a paddle with someone else who was in a Kestrel. I was a bit underwhelmed by my first paddle in the boat but I quickly learned it wasn't the boats fault. I wasn't very proficient with a solo stroke or heeling a narrow boat so I found it a bit hard to get good speed and turn. That said, I spent a good two hours out in it and never felt compromised. I got around where I needed to go and was able to switch between kneeling and sitting. I had been in this boat for a short time before this and also paddled the Eaglet solo, a larger and wider boat than the Peregrine.
After a month or two I began to get the urge to seriously consider buying a solo canoe. I'd paddled my tandem solo and felt more comfortable doing so. The attraction was a lighter and sleeker hull that I could use on long carries without as much effort.
When continuing my testing, I decided maybe I should try a Kestrel. This was based on my lukewarm feeling for the Peregrine based on earlier paddles. I am a bit large for a Kestrel, weighing in at an average of 200lbs and standing 5'-1O". Dave assured me that larger paddlers than myself could handle the small boat no problem. After my first test with the Kestrel I was in love. The boat did everything I wanted it to! It turned, accelerated fast and handled wind and waves with ease. Because of my lack of experience in a solo boat I was urged by others to keep trying the Kestrel or consider a Peregrine for extra stability.
My next test day I soon found out why. I found it difficult to maneuver myself around the cockpit of the smaller craft and soon found myself in the water! It was then I decided to give the Peregrine another look.
I soon found that I had come a ways in terms of my stroke and confidence in a solo boat and the Peregrine seemed to do everything very well. I also found I could be quite aggressive with moving about in the cockpit and switching between sitting and kneeling with no concerns of falling in... this was an added bonus.
Another day of testing with the Peregrine and I decided I would buy one. It is a very good beginners boat I would say. When you are a bit green it won't bite you too hard and it rewards you when you push it a little farther. I thought the boat was slow at first but it is actually rather quick as has a sick glide. It is, as others have said, secretly fast.
All in all, an awesome solo boat for any ability level and for those who are larger and/or want to carry a big load. Not quite the sports car that the Kestrel is, but a sleek cruiser none-the-less. I opted to pick up a new-old-stock Kevlar hybrid weighing in at 33lbs that Dave had listed on his website.
I have had my Peregrine for 2…
I have now had my Peregrine…
My Peregrine is a 2008 model in the expedition layup. I bought it for extended trips that might involve dropping the canoe by accident on sharp rock and lining for portage-less areas. I needed something tougher than a Kevlar only layup.
It is pleasant to be able to cruise at 4 mph effortlessly. Leaned to the rail, it turns almost in its own length. I used it on the Noble Hammock water trail in Florida which has a couple of hundred turns on itself in two miles.
A couple of complaints. The stern is sticky. When the boat started to swing off downwind on the Gulf of Mexico, it took some sharp stern draws to kick it back in line... Weighting forward helped but the paddle reach is therefore father. Peregrine could probably use some more stern rocker.
Mine is a two tone boat. The tape that delineates the white from the green came off with the first rub against a rock. Frankly I would rather dispense with the tape. However the delineation of white and green is far from straight and has a uncomfortable wave in it. I would not reorder a two tone color combo, but the white bottom does hide scratches.
Flipping the hull over reveals there is a small hog in the keelline. In theory that should affect performance but all it does is make me not worry about scratches in the boat. Its not a perfect boat so I will wilderness trip without worrying about ruining it.
I have the Ed's bucket seat. Its well worth the price.
The Peregrine that I own is a…
I've paddled this canoe on small rivers, canals, ponds and large lakes. It handles all these conditions without any problems. I've had it loaded with gear and a dog and it still paddles fine. I haven't had it out on a large lake with sizeable waves yet. It is a good dog boat especially if the dog can sit just in front of the paddler.
I paddled a Merlin II previously and the Peregrine seems to have better initial stability and tracks better. If I get tired of kneeling I can sit and still feel stable. I use a Zaveral paddle and am able to use the hit and switch method for speed or just paddle on one side with a modified J stroke. This is a very versatile boat that paddles well with or without a load. It is heavier than the Merlin but much more durable so I really can't complain.
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That was one year and hundreds of paddled miles ago. In that time I have learned that I really am good at this and lament not having jumped to a dedicated solo years ago. Mine is about 34lbs. and performs as advertised, (a great lake tripper). I am 5'-8" 162lbs. and prefer kneeling with a single blade straight shaft paddle. On a recent lake trip carrying 65lbs. of gear I was surprised to have covered 13 miles in 4 hours of casual paddling. This included a portage around a dam and several stops because fellow paddlers wanted to admire my canoe. The same trip had miles of wilderness river with hairpin turns, log jams, and beaver dams all negotiated without difficulty. This canoe has performed beyond my expectations, secretively fast, maneuverable enough, and light. I would give it a 10 if I believed perfection by humans was possible.


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As always the St George & Sutherland Shire Leader Newspaper have been a great supporter of the Sylvanvale Pre-WWII Vintage Car Show.
We thank them for the nice ink they gave us this past week in their promo pointer, leading up to this coming weekend's Car Show.
Here's how it looked in print...
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I began my teaching career in 2009. I taught in Mississippi from 2009-2013. I taught first and third grade. My last year in first grade, I had the opportunity to teach a gender class of ALL girls. We were called the "Princess Room". Then 2013-2015 I had the opportunity to work in my home county, Marion County Alabama. The first year I was the County ESL Teacher, where I served all students who were not fluent in speaking English. In 2014, I was the Instructional Coach for Guin Elementary School. Currently, I am teaching first grade at Taylorville Primary. I absolutely love this school, and I am so excited to be here!
I am originally from Hamilton, Alabama. My family and I moved to Tuscaloosa in August of 2015. My husband, Vann, was transferred to Coca-Cola United Tuscaloosa from the West Alabama Sales Center. Vann is a large store area manager for Coca-Cola. We have two children, Kloe and Reece. Kloe attends Taylorville Primary and Reece attends Valley View Baptist Daycare. We are excited to be here in Tuscaloosa, and we love this school and community.


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Brecon Bunkhouse
Welsh Bunkhouses : Self catering bunkhouse in the Brecon Beacons
Brecon Bunkhouse, Brecon Bunkhouse, Cwmfforest Farm, Pengenfford, Talgarth, Brecon, LD3 0EU
Call Paul and Emily Turner on 01874 711500
OverviewBrecon Bunkhouse is a spacious, comfortable, bunkhouse in the Brecon Beacons. Offering fantastic value for money with a large self-catering kitchen, big dining room with plenty of tables and separate sitting room with a cosy wood-burner (logs provided). Situated in a small valley in the Black Mountains, the eastern part of the National Park, with mountain walks from the door. The area is ideal for horse riding and mountain bikes, with a white water canoe centre nearby. There is a riding centre on the farm and the bunkhouse has a drying room and storage/cleaning facilities for bikes and canoes. The adult-sized bunk-beds come with a freshly laundered sheet, pillow and pillow-case. Bring a sleeping bag/duvet, or hire a duvet with cover for £5 per stay. The friendly, helpful staff will give advice or leave you to get on with it . The market town of Talgarth, 4 miles away, has Walkers Welcome status and planned walks. Camping available on the farm. Nice pub 15 minutes' walk (bring torch!)
This accommodation is featured on our map of South Wales and Pembrokeshire and here is its own website.
Beds & Rooms:28: 1x10, 1x8, 1x6, 2x2,
Open:All year. All day.
Price per night:£20pp, minimum of 4 people. £300 for exclusive use.
Booking:40% deposit required to book, balance due before arrival.
Directions:Travelling south from Talgarth on A479 take first left after Castle Inn. The Bunkhouse is on this lane after Trans Wales Trails banner at entrance to farm.
Public Transport:Train station at Abergavenny. Taxi to bunkhouse costs £25-30 or phone bunkhouse to enquire about minibus transfer (advance notice needed).
Walks:Long Distance Walks
This accommodation is near mountains, is in a National Park, is available to individuals and has a pub within walking distance. It is on a dark sky area, the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Hostels with Camping map.
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Invite to the Brecon Beacons
June 30th 2019
Brecon Bunkhouse can't wait to share with you the heart and soul of the Brecon Beacons.
"Brecon Bunkhouse is in the heart of the Black Mountains area of the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales, famous for its wild mountains and rugged terrain. There is fantastic hiking, mountain-biking and horse-riding right from the front door (we also run a horse riding centre), and canoeing, climbing, gorge-walking and high rope activities are nearby. To top it off, there's a great pub a short walk from the bunkhouse (bring a torch!)".
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Brecon Breacons
April 29th 2018
The Brecon Beacons National Park offers exceptional views and stunning landscape.
With mountains and moorland, castles and lively waterfalls, the Brecon Beacons National Park offers exceptional views and stunning landscape which covers 42 miles wide. Set within this National Park is our spacious and comfortable bunkhouse, an ideal rest stop. To find out more call us on 01874 711500.
Talgarth Walking Festival 28th April – 1st May
March 20th 2017
Brecon Bunkhouse, just 3 miles from Talgarth, with Walkers Welcome status.
Brecon Bunkhouse, just 3 miles from Talgarth town centre, provides ideal accommodation for Talgarth Walking Festival. Welcoming individuals, couples (in twin rooms) and groups. The bunkhouse provides warm comfortable self catering accommodation with Walker Welcome status. There's a great self catering kitchen and a huge boot room. No need to worry about muddy boots and wet waterproofs at Brecon Bunkhouse
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With Diwali around the corner, head to Utsav, an exhibition-cum-sale of products by specially challenged individuals across 19 NGOs. Choose from candles, bags, chocolates and ceramic Ganeshas for an extra-special touch to your gifting plans
The Society of Parents of Children with Autistic Disorders (SOPAN) was formed in 2002 by a group of parents who had children with autism to create a support group for one another. It's been 10 years since then and to mark a decade, the NGO has organised Utsav, an exhibition and sale of products made by persons with disabilities.
Around 19 NGOs will be part of Utsav including the Helen Keller Institute for Deaf and Blind, Society for the Education of the Crippled, Kshitij, Dilkhush Special School, Punarvas, Anandi and SOPAN. On sale will be products such as candles, greetings, bookmarks, chocolates, dry fruit slabs, ceramic items like masks, ganapatis, pen stands, diyas, beads, wrought iron candle stands, bags, folders, jewellery boxes, pickles, squashes, Rangoli boards, block / screen printed products and Torans. Apart from the exhibition, one can enjoy several dance performances throughout the day.
"Utsav is an effort to sensitise the community about the potential of the differently-abled. We hope such events will help bring about a change in the existing attitudes towards them, and that they are recognised as a human resource deserving enough to be included in the job market," maintains Dr Rubina Lal, a parent and senior professional connected with autism rehabilitation. Lal has been involved with SOPAN since its inception.
Over the past decade, SOPAN has set up a school for children with autism and a school for children with developmental disabilities, a community based early intervention service for children with developmental disabilities, conducted a study to gauge the prevalence of autism in five states and launched a course to train parents, teachers, and professionals about autism. They also network with other organisations working in the field of disability at the national level.
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This is the travels of Joe and Nancy. Nancy is part Cherokee and I'm Hungarian,thus the name of our blog. We started full timing May,1,2000. Come be with us as we travel and see this great country of ours. We travel in our motorhome visiting beaches,state parks,national parks,corp of engineer parks. We have overnighted in Walmarts,24 hour grocery store,boat ramps, FlyingJ. Well summer is over and we will be here in Hudson, Florida for the winter.
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Saw this sign on a dentist window today. I always like to look a road signs and signs along the way. Sometimes they come up with good ones. Look at the sign in front of churches as you go down the road they have some real eye catching phrases that will make you think.
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Charlotte, NC - The Johnson & Wales Charlotte Men's Basketball program is proud to announce the signing of Phillip Gill, Jr., a 6' guard from Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, VA.
Gill is the son of H. LeShea Little, and plans on majoring in Sports, Event, and Entertainment Management at JWU.
He averaged 10 points, 4 steals, and 3 assists per game at PAHS. He was captain of his high school team for two years, and was also named Defensive Player of the Year for his team.
Interim Head Men's Basketball Coach Matt Johnson likes what Gill brings to the team. "P.J. is going to help our depth in the backcourt. He will be a floor general and help out on the defensive side."
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Looking at life through "green-colored 'noculars"
When Madison and I take her annual birthday trip to Disney, one of the highlights is watching the show in front of the castle. We'll watch the show three or four times, and her comment every time is the same. "Don't they do a great job."
Every year she carefully packs her green plastic "noculars" so she can "see better." I have tried to look through the green noculars. You cannot see better using them, but she is convinced that she can.
Early on, I tried several times to get her to put the green 'noculars down. Partially I think because I was a little bit embarrassed that my teenage daughter was watching the Cinderella Castle show through green plastic binoculars and I was concerned what other people would think of me because what she was doing. Partially because I was afraid that she was missing out on the Disney World experience because she was not doing it "right."
But here's the thing…she was doing it "right."
For her.
Frankly she has a huge time using her green 'noculars at every show, I don't think she could have any more fun. The green plastic "noculars" are part of the fun.
And that's ok.
The thing I continually learn from Madison is that just because things don't happen the way they always have or the way I would like them to happen doesn't mean it's wrong, it's just different.
Sometimes you just gotta be willing to look at life through "green-colored 'noculars"
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Russia: Russia and China are eyeing a number of joint high-tech projects, ranging from creation of a new long-range passenger plane to joining forces on a satellite navigation system to compete with American GPS and European Galileo.
The range of prospects was outlined by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin, who met Chinese Vice-Premier Wang Yang in Siberian Novosibirsk. Rogozin said Russia would develop cooperation with BRICS members in defiance of any possible Western sanctions.
"Our technological partnership should be directed at the countries that are close to us in mentality and which in general constitute an emerging geopolitical force that we could rely on in opposing the monopolar world. Those are BRICS countries first and foremost," he said.
BRICS are an informal group of developing economies comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, with a combined economic and political power allowing them to defend their interests in a world dominated by US-led Western countries.
Rogozin set examples of several joint projects Russia has or may have with China. The most concrete is the project for a new long-range wide-hull airliner with an estimated development cost of $7-8 billion. Russia and China have already signed a memorandum on it in May.
Another aviation project the countries may pursuit is the modernization of Mil Mi-26 heavy transport helicopter. The aircraft design would be altered for smaller weight, but without compromising its capacity too much. The new helicopter would be able to carry up to 15 tons of cargo as opposed to 20 tons of the original.
If both pilot projects do well, Russia and China may form a permanent cooperation consortium similar to Europe's Airbus, Rogozin said.
China and Russia may also find synergy in space by making their respective satellite navigation systems, Glonass and Beidou, more compatible, the Russian official said.
Source: GPS Daily


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Desa Visesa Ubud is celebrating the first anniversary of its Lumbung Restaurant with an unbeatable deal; dine on the most mouthwatering and decadent selections from across the archipelago at the restaurant's Nusantara Buffet and pay just 1% off your total bill! Normally priced at IDR 120,000 per person, the first 12 lucky diners to make the booking will enjoy this amazing deal.
To join, simply make your bookings via the restaurant's website at www.lumbungpadiubud.com on the 5th of February 2019. Offer is valid only for the person making the booking, any other persons in the group aside from the booker will be charged at a regular price of IDR 120,000 per person. Also available is the Oneversary Treat Afternoon Tea from 8 February to 11 February 2019 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm for IDR 150,000 per person – just add IDR 1,000 and make it an afternoon tea for two.
In addition to the above, another 12 lucky winners can also enjoy this amazing treat at a special price of IDR 1 for 2 persons from 3 PM until 5 PM at Lumbung Restaurant, simply by making a booking between 24 January 2019 – 8 February 2019. This special price is also valid for the Afternoon Tea for bookings made from 8 – 11 February 2019.


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It's the August Bank Holiday here today, there's no need to get dressed and hurry out the door to work and the only way to celebrate this is by posting the song that has kept me company to and from work for the past two weeks.
My friends Kathy and Jacqui turned me on to this band, Dry The River, with the promise that they were a bit like Mumford and Sons, only 'with more tattoos and better beards.' So of course, I had to go check them out as it would be rude not to 😉
Their album, Shallow Bed is probably the best thing to massage my ears in a long time. And they were right about the tattoos and beards!
This song, Weights and Measures is my favourite from the album. If I'm being honest, I actually felt a bit speechless when I first heard it because its simply stunning. And yeah, I did shed a tear or two like the big softie I am. And what's more is that I don't even care.
Go listen, go buy the album, go bawl like a baby in your car whilst driving home from work……because this is just too beautiful.


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