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Cameron's plan won't keep energy prices down, says David Elmes
31 October 2012
The way to lower energy costs is for customers to be involved in cutting how much they use, not forcing companies to put them on the cheapest tariff.
That is what industry expert David Elmes, who heads Warwick Business School's Global Energy group told listeners on BBC Radio Four on Wednesday.
Prime Minister David Cameron recently suggested that energy companies should be forced to put customers on to the lowest tariff, while industry watchdog Ofgem has proposed companies offer simpler, standardised tariffs.
Elmes backs the move to make pricing less confusing, but believes Mr Cameron's idea may only provide a short-term boost for customers at best because in the long run prices are still likely to go up.
Professor Elmes, Academic Director for Warwick Business School's Global Energy MBA, says we need customers to be thinking how they can use electricity and gas more efficiently to keep bills down.
"Simpler tariffs and easier ways to switch are important so that customers can get competitive prices but taking that choice from them by some automatic process will make it less likely that they will take steps to use energy more efficiently." said Elmes.
"There are two trends at global level which mean energy prices are likely to rise in the long term. The first is that the world demand for energy is rising as more is used by countries such as China. The second is that countries such as the UK are investing to change to more sustainable sources, like wind farms.
"Unfortunately that means energy prices are likely to rise in the long term. Everybody wants transparency in their bills so that they can choose the best price, but the other step is to for people to think about ways that they can work with companies to reduce the amount of energy they use.
"The suggestion to put consumers automatically on to lowest tariff runs the risk of removing consumer choice so that pricing becomes just an agreement between the companies and the Government.
"Companies can make bills simpler so that customers can see a price per month. The Prime Minister's comment about 400 different tariffs is a reflection that it is difficult to make simple comparisons. But we also want consumers and companies to work together and reduce the amount of energy used.
"For example, companies are introducing smart meters. This means companies may offer a rate that involves help to use less energy or less energy at times of peak demand. You might not have lowest tariff but you would end up using less energy."
Click here to listen to David Elmes on BBC Radio Four's You and Yours consumer programme.


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I had a it of pare time to play and get inky so made another card for the AEI♥U challenge at Avery Elle.
Using my distress inks again for the background along with some white Dylusions spray ink.
I used To the point for the long arrows and used the smaller block arrow to colour with momento inks.
I just love the bold and all that blue in the inspiration picture.
But have kept my card very simple and just added the speech bubble and sentiment from Oh yeah.
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What are Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth, officially referred to as third molars, are usually the last teeth to develop. They are upper and lower teeth whose function is to grind food as part of the digestive process. They are located in the very back of your mouth, next to your second (or twelve year) molars and near the entrance to your throat. They usually complete development between the ages of 15 and 20, a time traditionally associated with the onset of maturity and the attainment of Wisdom.
Why Should I Have Them Removed?
Although most people develop and grow 32 permanent, adult teeth (16 in the upper and 16 in the lower jaw), many do not have enough room in their mouth for all of these teeth to completely erupt. Since the wisdom teeth are the last to develop, they will not have enough room to adequately erupt into the mouth to become fully functional and cleansable teeth. This lack of room or space can result in a number of harmful effects on your overall dental health.
When this occurs they are said to be impacted, indicating their inability to erupt into an alignment which will allow them to be able to function in the chewing process. There are several types of impactions:
Soft Tissue Impactions: There is adequate jaw bone to allow the wisdom tooth to erupt but NOT enough room to allow the gum tissue to recede to allow adequate cleaning of the tooth.
Partial Bony Impactions: There is enough space to allow the wisdom tooth to partially erupt. It cannot function in the chewing process and creates cleaning problems, among others.
Complete Bony Impactions: There is NO space for the tooth to erupt. It remains totally below the jawbone or if even partially visible requires complex removal techniques.
Unusually Difficult Complete Bony Impactions: The impacted wisdom tooth is in an unusual and difficult to remove position. This situation can also arise when the shape of the jawbone and other facial structures make removal of this tooth significantly more difficult.
If you do not have enough room in your mouth for your third molars to erupt and they become impacted, several detrimental results can occur:
Infection: Without enough room for total eruption, the gum tissue around the wisdom tooth can become irritated and infected, resulting in recurrent pain, swelling, and problems with chewing and swallowing.
Damage: If there is inadequate room to clean around the wisdom tooth, the tooth directly in front, the Second Molar, can be adversely affected resulting in gum disease (bone loss) or cavities (more appropriately known as dental caries or decay).
Disease: Non-infectious diseases can also arise in association with an impacted wisdom tooth. Cysts are fluid-filled 'balloons' inside the jawbone which are associated with impacted wisdom teeth and slowly expand destroying adjacent jawbone and occasionally teeth. They can be very difficult to treat if your wisdom teeth are not removed in your teenage years. Although rare, tumors can be associated with the delayed removal of wisdom teeth.
Crowding: Although controversial, many feel that impacted wisdom teeth directly contribute to crowding of your teeth which is most noticeable in the front teeth, usually the lower front teeth. This is most commonly seen after a patient has had braces. There are most likely a number of factors that cause teeth to crowd after braces or in early adulthood and retained, impacted wisdom teeth are likely to play a contributory role. Although wisdom tooth removal cannot be recommended solely to avoid crowding, it can be recommended to absolutely eliminate its possible role in future crowding and other bite changes.
Unless you have an active problem at the time of your consultation, the reason for removal is primarily preventative to avoid long term problems.
We will need to see you for a consultation before it is determined IF you will benefit from wisdom tooth removal. We will need to take a special x-ray of your mouth and jaws to determine how much room you have, if any, for your wisdom teeth to erupt.
So, Do I Really Have To Have Them Removed?
In most cases the absolute answer is no. Unless you have been told that you have a life-altering disease process (which is unlikely), you don't have to do anything until or unless YOU chose to do so. This is not critical, life-saving, emergent medical treatment. It is elective. We understand, however, that we can identify problematic patients early in their teens and treat them when the impact of the surgery is minimal and their ability to recover is at its maximum.
What is The Best Age To Have Them Removed?
If it is recognized that you do not have enough room in your mouth for your third molars to erupt, it is advisable to have them removed as soon as it is recognized. In some patients it is as early as 11 or 12 whereas in others it may not be until 17 or 18 years of age. You will heal faster, with more predictable final healing, and have fewer complications than an older patient.
What If I Don't Have Them Removed Now?
Many people, especially in years past, were told to take a "wait and see" approach to wisdom teeth. Many who did not have adequate room developed localized problems previously mentioned. The problem with this approach is that IF it is necessary to remove wisdom teeth in your thirties, forties, fifties, or beyond, it is clearly more difficult for you as the patient. The post-operative course is usually prolonged and there is a higher complication rate. Treating these complications is more difficult than with a younger patient. IF you do not have your impacted wisdom teeth removed in your teenage years or early in your twenties, it may be advisable to wait until or unless a localized problem (such as cyst formation or localized gum disease and bone loss) develops and then treat the affected area only. This is because the predictability of healing decreases with age and the likelihood of infection and delayed healing increases.
If I Decide to Do It, When Should I Have Them Removed?
There is probably never a good time to undergo an elective procedure such as wisdom teeth removal. We recommend that the surgical appointment doesn't conflict dramatically with school activities. The most 'popular' times for wisdom teeth removal is during the summer (August is always very busy) and school vacations. If you live at or near home, any time you have a long weekend is also good. The bottom line is that with adequate preparation, any time will work for most people IF they have planned accordingly in advance.
What Happens On The Day They're Removed?
First of all, you need to decide if you will be sedated or 'go to sleep'. Most people clearly prefer to be unaware of the experience when they have their wisdom teeth removed. You will be provided with appropriate anesthesia options for you at your consultation.
On the day of your procedure, you will take medications to help minimize post-operative pain and swelling. We ask that a parent or responsible adult accompanies you to the office and plans to stay with you the rest of the day. Your procedure will take about an hour and you will probably be in the office for 1-2 hours. Our surgical assistants will review your post-operative instructions. When you leave the office you will be comfortable and drowsy. Most patients prefer to go home and rest with no other physical or scholastic activities planned for a few days.
All outpatient surgery is performed under appropriate anesthesia to maximize your comfort. Dr. Blum has the training, license, and experience to provide various types of anesthesia to allow patients to select the most appropriate alternative. These services are provided in an environment of optimum safety, utilizing modern monitoring equipment and staff experienced in anesthesia techniques.
What Happens Afterwards - - - What Will I Feel Like?
Most of the time you will want to maintain a low profile for a few days. We ask that you follow your post-operative instructions closely as they will make you most comfortable during the first few days following your procedure. Please allow the time to let your body begin healing before resuming an active social, academic, or athletic schedule. Most patients feel like they are over the hump in 3-5 days.
Are There Any Problems?
As with any medical procedure, there can be complications or an unanticipated result that you should be aware of:
There is a nerve which supplies feeling to the lower lip, chin, and tongue which is frequently very close to the roots of the lower wisdom teeth. Having these teeth out between the ages of 12 and 18 usually provides shorter roots so that the nerve is not so close to the roots of these teeth. Occasionally, when the teeth are removed, especially in older patients, the roots have grown longer and become closer to the nerve itself. This nerve can become irritated in the process of removing the tooth. When local anesthesia wears off, you may experience a tingling or numb sensation in the lower lip, chin, or tongue. Should this occur, it is usually temporary and will resolve gradually over a period of weeks or months. RARELY, it can result in a permanent alteration of sensation similar to the feeling of Novocaine. We feel that you should be aware of this before consenting to surgery.
The upper wisdom teeth are situated close to your sinuses, and their removal can result in a communication between your mouth and the sinus. Once again, if the teeth are removed at an early age, the root formation is minimal, and this complication is very unlikely to occur. Should this occur, it will usually close spontaneously. We may give you special instructions to follow if this is apparent at the time of surgery. Dr. Blum prefers that you don't blow your nose for two or three days following the surgery. You can wipe your nose, but don't blow your nose. If you have to sneeze, you should sneeze with an open mouth into a tissue - - you should not create any pressure in the sinus area, which may dislodge the healing blood clot. If you sense a communication occurring after the surgery, please contact the office. RARELY, an additional procedure may be necessary to close the communication.
Occasionally, food particles or bacterial by-products can cause irritation in the extraction site(s). This is frequently referred to as a "dry socket". Patients who smoke and women taking birth control pills may be at higher risk for this to occur. You can usually tell that this is happening because you start to have a strange taste in your mouth, and you start to have pain on the teeth in front of where the third molar was removed, as well as pain radiating toward your ear. This pain usually occurs on the third or fourth evening following surgery. If this happens, take your pain medication as needed, and in the morning call the office to arrange to come in for treatment. Adequate treatment may require several visits to the office to inspect the extraction sites and to place small "dressings" in the sockets to minimize your discomfort. Dr. Blum usually changes them several times before they are finally removed. For this reason, we urge you to be available for follow-up visits for at least ten days following your surgery. Remember, if after three or four days you feel increased pain, swelling, or develop a fever, contact the office as you may require attention.
The most common problem encountered following surgery of any kind is infection. This usually requires an office visit and clinical examination. Many times, just placing you on an antibiotic for one week will take care of the infection. RARELY, will it require drainage of the infected area, which may have accumulated near the surgical site, and even more rarely do the patients need to be admitted to the hospital for intravenous antibiotics and further surgical drainage.
Other temporary problems you may experience in the postoperative period include stiffness of the jaws, chafing around the corners of your lips, facial bruising, and blood oozing from the extraction sites. The postoperative instruction sheet we will provide should answer many of the questions related to these more common concerns. If not, don't hesitate to call the office.
What Does It Cost - - -And Does Insurance Cover It?
Because of the different types of impacted wisdom teeth, along with different anesthesia options, it is impossible to give you a realistic estimate of what our services will cost until we have reviewed your x-rays. Every insurance company has a different policy regarding the extent of coverage for a given surgical procedure. We encourage you to check with both your medical AND dental insurance carrier to determine your coverage and out of pocket liability.
What If I Have Questions Before Surgery?
We recognize that having your Wisdom teeth out is NOT something you really want to do. We also realize that with an active schedule there is never a really good time to have this done. If this information, combined with information you receive at your consultation appointment doesn't answer all of your questions, please call the office to speak to one of our Patient Care Coordinators.
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The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists publishes an early analysis by Jeffrey Park, professor of geology and geophysics at Yale University, entitled "A broader reading of seismic waves from North Korea"
Professor Park finds that the seismic signal recorded in North Korea on February 12 is consistent with a successful test of a crude, Nagasaki-type bomb and assesses that ability to deploy nuclear-tipped missiles has not been demonstrated.
And he concludes: "As a technical matter, we are ready to implement the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) immediately, at a time when world politics includes only one nation still claiming to develop new nuclear weapons. We should seize this chance now."
Latest media coverage on CTBTO
Chris Schneidmiller on Global Security Newswire has published a post titled "Nuke Trial, Meteorite Highlight Test Ban Treaty Capabilities". On the 12 February DPRK event, CTBTO Executive Secretary Tibor Tóth is quoted referring to "a tragic opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities of the seismic" IMS stations, demonstrating that "the system is robust enough to alert the international community."
Kyle Maxey in Engineering in a post under the title "Russian Meteor Makes Waves – Sound Waves" asks the question: "One could justifiably ask the CTBTO how, exactly, they knew the loud explosion in Russia was a meteor and not the start of World War III?"
The article then provides the answer in the words of CTBTO's infrasound analyst Pierrick Mialle: "We know it's not a fixed explosion because we can see the change in direction as the meteorite moves towards the earth. It's not a single explosion, it's burning, traveling faster than the speed of sound. That's how we distinguish it from mining blasts or volcanic."


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Reese Fellowship
William Reese Company Teacher Fellowship
The Reese Teacher Fellowship is open to all high school educators. Applicants may be affiliated with a public, private, or charter school. Fellows will be selected on the basis of their project's potential to enrich high school curriculum based on an interdisciplinary connection between American art and another subject topic by using primary sources from the Crystal Bridges Library's Rare Book and Archives collections. Creative research projects that seek to enhance traditional teaching methods and engagement are encouraged.
The Reese Teacher Fellow is expected to spend one month at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas. A computer and work station within the Crystal Bridges Library will be provided during the fellowship term. The Reese Teacher Fellow will be awarded $4,000, disbursed to the recipient as income to cover expenses, including travel and lodging. To support their research, Reese Teacher Fellows will have access to the art and library special collections of Crystal Bridges as well as the library at the University of Arkansas in nearby Fayetteville.
Applications should be submitted by March 16, 2018. Qualified applications will be reviewed by the fellowship committee and the selection of the Reese Teacher Fellow will be announced in April.
Applications will be accepted through March 16, 2018, and must consist of:
- cover letter
- resume
- project proposal: Include details on subject to be explored, alignment with curriculum standards, and resources to be used from Crystal Bridges' collection.
- Two letters of recommendation: one of the two from your school principal, if possible
Expected outcomes will include:
- copies of any publications and lesson plans
- volunteer presentations and workshop participation
- final report to Crystal Bridges and the Fellowship donor
Fellows will have open access to the Crystal Bridges Library catalog and subscription databases. The Crystal Bridges Library is open stacks, internally circulating, so any books you retrieve from the shelves will need to be checked out to you and remain in the Museum. Access to Crystal Bridges manuscripts, archival materials, and artist files will be available by appointment with the Library.
If you would like to search our online library catalog, it is available through the "Library" page on our website or via this shortcut: http://library.uark.edu/search~S2. If you would like to broaden your search to include the University of Arkansas catalog, simply change the default search setting from "Crystal Bridges Library" to "All Libraries." We advise that you bring a laptop computer or tablet. The Library has computers for use during all library hours when the Museum is open. You will be able to access this network on your laptop throughout the Museum.
Past Fellowship Projects
Realms of Fin and Feet and Wing
This resource offers interdisciplinary curriculum materials to integrate early American natural history documents and works of art into World History, American History, British Literature, American Literature, and Biology.
By 2014 William Reese Company Teacher Fellow, Anne Greenwood
The Intersection of Poetry and Art
All disciplines are incorporated making this a unique way to introduce art and poetry to any classroom. Every section of this site is organized for maximum usage and ease of access and features the work of more than 60 prominent and lesser-known American visual artists, as well as poems that might pair with them. All primary sourced materials to save teachers time in the classroom while maximizing the time students have to learn.
By 2017 William Reese Company Teacher Fellow, William Plaschke


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I plan to complain to Blogger about their 'new look'. It is SO unfriendly to those of us with vision problems. Seriously, did these folks even bother to look at this and think 'huh, this is an awful lot of white space. I like the features in Blogger, but if they don't change, I will be going elsewhere.
Anyway, haven't been posting much because I haven't been doing much. I think the allergies are beating me down, but I'm trying to make myself overcome the tiredness and get stuff done. At the very least, I have to get ready for a garage sale. I finished a swap and sent it out into the mail before remembering to take a photo. Darn it. Hopefully more to post this weekend.
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text: 10 Apr, 2019 2019/20 - 2021/22 IDP AND BUDGET AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION PUBLISH DATE: 10 Apr 2019 CLOSING DATE: 10 May 2019 2019/20 – 2021/22 INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN (IDP) DRAFT SECOND EDITION AND BUDGET AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION On Tuesday, 09 April 2019, the Council of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality noted its Draft 2019/20 Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and Budgetin compliance with Sections 21 and 34 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000). The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality invites communities, stakeholders and all interested parties to comment on the said document, which is available for inspection in all municipal libraries, City Hall – Vuyisile Mini Square, Ward Councillor's Offices, Customer Care Centres, as well as at the IDP Office, Ground Floor, Noninzi Luzipho Building, Cnr John Kani Road and Baakens Street, Port Elizabeth and on the Municipal Website at www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za. Comments on the Draft 2019/20 IDP and Budgetmay be hand delivered to the IDP Office, situated in Noninzi Luzipho Building, Cnr of John Kani Road (Previously known as Whites Road) and Baakens Street, Port Elizabeth or emailed to email@example.com faxed to 041 506 1056. All comments must be submitted by no later than Friday, 10 May 2019. Ref. 64 – 10 April 2019


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Checkmylevel is a revolutionary new way to assess your personal readiness, based on the recovery level of your muscles. We are the fastest, most accurate and truly real-time solution for recovery monitoring and training readiness assessment.
30 -second assessment of muscular and nervous readiness before training guides you to keep going, train harder, or slow down to recover.Watch video
Checkmylevel assesses the load in your nerves and muscles. The method is rooted in the physiological phenomena of a muscle reflex generated by specific low-voltage current. Precise assessment of the delay and intensity of the reflex provides a score of the total load on the muscles and nerves. The score enables an accurate real-time score of athletes' readiness.
The Checkmylevel assessment is based on personal baseline, not on nominal values. Therefore it is the most accurate method for recovery analysis. We recommend an assessment every day but you can also assess more seldomly depending on your training schedule.
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- Ásdís Hjálmsdóttir, two-time Olympic athlete from Iceland
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text: Lord Varys #21 Posted November 21, 2018 22 hours ago, naseridrl said: I do sort of wish Rogar had tried to remarry and Rhaena had come and burnt his sorry ass to a crisp. But he was probably too scared. His kids seem to have turned out better than him though so something of Alyssa lived on through them and in turn something of Rhaena. Rogar really comes off as a windbag. I mean, notice how he only dreamed of challenging Maegor to a duel and was nowhere to be seen during Maegor's actual reign (could be because George didn't have fleshed him out while writing TSotD, but now it is as it is), and how he, supposedly a great warrior and general, constantly frets about actually using force when this the possibility comes up 'Well, I could lead my army here and there, yadayada, but not without cost.' He uses that spiel both when they discuss Maegor's remaining loyalists as well as when they discuss Septon Moon's horde. 19 hours ago, naseridrl said: Seems we also have another woman on the small council in spirit to go along with Elaena. Seems the young Martyn Tyrell's wife Florence Fossaway was the real Master of Coin. Shame none of these kings has the guts to give these women the job in their own name instead of their husbands. Yeah, I didn't like that parallel too much. Would have been better if Jaehaerys I had actually just named a Mistress of Coin and be done with it. He had dragons. Daeron II may have been in a weaker position overall. It makes, perhaps, sense, if one sees Lady Florence as a married woman and it being pretty difficult for her to drag her husband to KL rather than the other way around. But he could have actually named an unmarried or widowed woman who then later did indeed drag her husband to court, in a manner of speaking ;-). 2 hours ago, SeanF said: I haven't finished the story of Jaehaerys and Alysanne, but there doesn't seem to be a happy ending for any of the main protagonists. Sure, but as Alysanne puts it - 'My uncle Maegor was cruel, but age is crueler.' That's how it is. And I'd say Vaegon and Rhaella got their happy endings - they got out of this story before anybody could kill them ;-). And Jocelyn, too, although I don't like that at all. 41 minutes ago, MoIaF said: I think Rhaegal is Vermithor's son and more likely than not, Drogon is Balerion's son or grandson. If Dany's eggs are three stolen from Dragonstone, then their mother would possibly be either Dreamfyre or Vhagar, considering these two she-dragons actually were on Dragonstone when Elissa stole the eggs. Silverwing and Vermithor were in KL. But there was many an unnamed dragon at Dragonstone during the days of Rhaena, so we really have no way of knowing any of that. Still, if Elissa's eggs are Dany then their lineage puts them much closer to Vhagar and Balerion than we previously assumed. They might indeed be immediate descendants of Vhagar and Balerion, which could also explain how it comes that Drogon pretty much looks like Balerion. And Viserion is not that far away from Quicksilver, one assumes. 2 Jaehaerys Tyrell and DarkSister1001 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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The color blue is always in style, it has many different shades, gives off various different vibes & is just a cool color all around. So what's better then getting to wear an entire outfit consisting of different shades of this favorite color?…not much ;) Lucky for us, this trend of sporting different shades of blue - from dark navy to light pastels - has been poppin' this season. Check out how we both deck ourselves in different shades of blue & a few other colors too…
I went for a sophisticated, transitional look in my 'shades of blue' outfit - combining all different shades of blue and even different clothing fabrics together to create one beautiful outfit! Becoming less and less relevant as we enter the warm spring weather, I wore my beautiful two-toned dark blue & light blue Unreal Fur faux fur coat, which literally exemplifies different shades of blue. You'll see that I sported my look with & without this coat. Underneath, I stuck with dark blue on top, wearing a beautiful velvet LPA button up top which I tucked into an equally beautiful pair of light blue Krisa side slit pants with a silky texture. I am so obsessed with the slits in these pants and the flowing movement that they create when you're walking in them. The contrast of the dark top & light bottom of this outfit matched with the contrast of the two-toned color block in my coat, really giving a strong & definitive tone to my entire outfit.
To add to the sophistication of my look, I wore my House of Harlow 1960 x Revolve striped 'Ossie' scarf wrapped around my neck to make it look like I was wearing a very thick choker. The stripes of this scarf gave the outfit a little pattern and a slight from the solid blue colors. I decided to wear it tightly to give the choker effect, but I also could have worn it like Char wears her scarf, more loosely around my neck, letting the long pieces hang. I finished off my look with a pair of adorable white, breathable Rag & Bone 'Margot' booties. I love pairing the colors white & blue together (reminds me of Greece) and decided that these booties were the perfect finishing touch to my outfit, adding some height and matching the white color in my scarf. Finally, I wore my gold Madewell hoop earrings, adding one last piece of sophistication to my look.
// Unreal Fur Two-Toned Blue Faux Fur Coat // featured coat is no longer available // similar Pello Bello blue coat linked
// Krisa Light Blue Side Slit Pants // similar Marc Jacobs light blue pants linked // similar Reiss light blue pants linked
// House of Harlow 1960 x Revolve Striped 'Ossie' Scarf
// Rag & Bone 'Margot' Booties
There is something incredibly soothing about the color blue and I think it is the perfect color for spring. It is an inviting color and looks fantastic when combined together; kinda like the ocean and the sky!!! The color blue flatters many people and is so easy to wear because there are endless combos that can be put together. For my look I wore my cobalt blue Maje pleasy piped pants….I love these pants because they are legit as comfortable as sweat pants but can be dressed up or down! I've been obsessed with the dressed up "track suit" look that has been such a trend lately and happy I found the perfect pair! With the pants I wore my palest of sky blue Equipment slim signature blouse….So soft and such a pleasing shade of blue. For a little pop of color I threw on my navy House of Harlow silk paisley scarf…. I finished my look with my white Attico Monica patent leather mules that since I bought them have become an immediate staple of my closet because they can be dressed up or dressed down and are sooo cute!! You guys should check out other Attico looks... there stuff is to DIE for cute. Deff one of me new favorite brands :) Sailing into the summer with shades of blue!! Can't wait to wear more of this pleasing color!!
// Equipment Slim Signature Blouse
// House of Harlow x Revolve Ossie Scarf
We're excited to continue rocking outfits consisting of shades of blue all year long and love sporting this oh, so relevant color no matter what the season may be. Blue is just one of those colors that pleases the eye, always will :) Be sure to check out below & our Shop page to shop our featured looks and for other blue looks we love. Happy Wednesday, guys! We can't get over the fact that it is already MAY!!! Time is flying by & it's crazzzzyyyyy! Wishing everyone an amazing rest of the week! <3


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Feeding Northeast Florida CEO Announces Retirement in October
Board of Directors Starts Job Search to Ensure Continuity of Operations during Transition
Jacksonville, Fla. (July 20, 2015) – After helping found and establish Feeding Northeast Florida (FNEFL) and serving as its first president & CEO, Bruce Ganger has announced his retirement effective Oct. 31, 2015.
"Bruce and his wife, Peg, have long planned to retire and move to their home in North Carolina to spend more time with their children and grandchildren, but those plans were put on hold when he took over the leadership of Feeding Northeast Florida," said Feeding Northeast Florida Board Chair Chuck Wyckoff. "Fortunately for us, they were gracious and committed enough to delay that plan and Bruce agreed to take over the leadership role during the organization's crucial and formative early stage of development. The success he and his team have had to date in building an organization has truly been astounding."
Wyckoff noted that Feeding Northeast Florida "is thriving," and while there's more to do to solve hunger in Northeast Florida, Ganger lived up to his commitment to the board. While Ganger continues leading the organization through October, Wyckoff said the board of directors has already started to identify qualified candidates in its search for a new president and chief executive officer.
"The board is grateful to Bruce for his tremendous commitment to the food bank and the people we serve throughout our 17-county service area, and we wish him well in his retirement," Wyckoff continued. "Additionally, Bruce has accepted a seat on our board and will assume that post on Nov. 1, 2015, providing further continuity of service within the community."
Under Ganger's leadership, the food bank distributed almost 20 million pounds of food and raised almost $3 million in funds last year, its first year in operation. Wyckoff said that Ganger helped create an innovative distribution model that efficiently and cost-effectively distributes food to those in need in the community, and drove costs down by 60 percent through operating efficiencies.
To better address the needs of specific populations and constituencies, FNEFL has created collaborations with some of the leading community service groups to provide solutions that are closer to the source of the issue of hunger for those groups. These included addressing children's summer feeding issues through the Jacksonville Children's Commission, Episcopal Children's Services and the public school districts in northeast Florida counties, developing feeding programs to reach senior citizens in partnership with ElderSource, and reaching active and inactive military families in need of food assistance through the 5 Star Veterans Center and the U.S. Navy Southeastern Operations Command.
Across the service area, one-out-of-six citizens and one-out-of-four children are food insecure every day. Over 40 percent of those who receive food from FNEFL are working families where there is income in the home, but it doesn't stretch from paycheck to paycheck.
"Feeding Northeast Florida's commitment to providing enough meals for everyone who is hungry continues to be the Board of Directors' top priority," Wyckoff said. "We will work expeditiously to identify a leader with both passion and a great skill set to continue the organization's progress and increase our impact in and for the community. The board has tremendous faith in the staff of Feeding Northeast Florida as we work together during this period of change and transition."
About Feeding Northeast Florida
Feeding Northeast Florida (FNEFL) distributes food to people who struggle to feed themselves and their families across 17 northeast Florida counties through a network of more than 176 nonprofit, faith-based and charitable organizations. FNEFL is an affiliate of Feeding America, a nationwide network of more than 200 food banks that lead the fight against hunger in the United States. The most recent localized survey from the 2014 Hunger in America report shows that 38,000 people are served each week by programs supported by FNEFL. To donate, volunteer or find out more about eliminating hunger in northeast Florida, visit www.feedingnefl.org, our social media on Facebook and Twitter, or contact 904-513-1333.
Media Contact:
Ron Whittington


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As of 2015, Vicks Formula 44 for Dry Cough is not a product sold in the United States, according to the official Vicks website. However, Vicks offers many options to United States consumers, including DayQuil, NyQuil, Sinex, QlearQuil and VapoRub. The ingredients vary to treat from mild to severe symptoms.
Vicks Formula 44 for Dry Cough is only sold in New Zealand, notes Vicks Australia. This cough solution contains dextromethorphan hydrobromide, which is a cough suppressant that gives relief for up to eight hours. Side effects may include drowsiness, dizziness and nausea, says WebMD. Cough and cold products have not been proven to be efficient or safe for children 6 years old and younger.


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Publication: What the ASEAN Economic Community Will Mean for Businesses: A Look at the Case of Myanmar
We are pleased to announce the launch of the publication, What the ASEAN Economic Community Will Mean for Businesses: A Look at the Case of Myanmar.
This publication is to serve as a resource to businesses, particularly in Myanmar and the other CLMV countries, in navigating the coming changes. The guidebook is divided into three main parts: the introduction provides the background and context of the AEC's development; Section I outlines the main AEC policies and attempts to explain the real-world outcomes of such policies; and Section II then analyses how the policies of the AEC will affect businesses, with a greater focus on SMEs, as they make up the vast majority of businesses in Myanmar and other CLMV countries.
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Dharamshala Hill Station - Also Known As Little Lhasa - Himachal Pradesh - India
Dharamsala situated on the high slopes of the Kangra Valley backdrop of the amazing Dhauladhar mountain ranges in the lower Himalayas in Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Dharamshala Hill Station is one of the most famous and beautiful hill resorts of India. Dharamshala is also known as Little Lhasa.
Location: Indian state of Himachal Pradesh
State: Himachal Pradesh
Area: 5739 sq. km
Altitude: Between 1250 m to 2000 m
Best Time to Visit: Mid May to Mid October.
STD Code: 01892
Languages Spoken: Hindi, Punjabi, English and Pahari.
Best Time To Visit Dharamshala - Weather At Dharamshala
Summer Season at Dharamshala
- Timing: March to June
- Temperature: 20°C - 35°C
Summer season are perfect for a trip to Dharamshala because the temperatures lies between 22°C and 35°C in this season. It's also the best time for trekking. Most tourists prefer going to Dharamshala at this time so it is the huge crowed season. Buddhist Losar Festival falls between February or March. so it also good idea to plan going to Dharamshala and arround it.
Monsoon Season at Dharamshala
- Timing: July to Sep
- Temperature: 18°C - 22°C
July to September is the monsoon season which is the time for you when the mountains are at their greenest so it is the best for lovers and honeymooners . Sometime because of heavy continuous rainfall road blocks and traveling it not easy for tourist. After Rains stop likely arround September the weather is best for sightseeing as well as other adventure activities such as trekking.
Winter Season at Dharamshala
- Timing: Dec to Fab
- Temperature: 4°C - 7°C
You can enjoy the snowfall with white mountains in winter season it is also the best time to visit Dharamshala. Sometime the temperature tends to dip below -1 °C. Don't forget to brings lots of woolens and protection against this season.
Tourist Attractions At Dharamshala
- Mcleod Ganj: Famous for the Buddha temple and one of the major centre for Tibetan Culture.
- Chamunda Devi: Located at 15 km from Dharamshala is the famous temple of Chamunda Devi is dedicated to the Goddess Chamunda Devi.
- St. John'S Church: Located at 7 km from Dharamsala, between Forsyth Ganj and Mcleod Ganj.
- Library of Tibetan Works and Archives (LTWA): Situated at McLeodganj town of Dharamsala. It was founded by the 14th Dalai Lama.
- Namgyal Monastery: Sonam Gyatso the third Dalai Lama founded Namgyal Monastery in the year 1575.
- Norbulingka Institute: Situated at a distance of 4 km from Dharamsala.
- Kangra Fort: Popular attraction of Dharamshala.
- War Memorial: Remeamber for martyrs lost their lives in Indo China war of 1962, Indo-Pak wars of 1947, 1965 and 1971 and UN peace operations.
- Nurpur Fort : Located at 66 km from Dharamsala built by Moghul.
- Dall Lake : Situated 11 kms away from the town one of the best picnic spot surrounded by fir trees.
- Venur: Venur 30 kms from Dharamsala is famous for the Gomateshwara statue built in 1605 AD by an Ajila Prince.
- The Kangra Art Museum : Collection of jewellery, woodcarving objects and traditional embroidered Kangra costumes.
- Dharmkot : Just 11-km away from Dharamsala.
- Moodabidri : Built in 1430 AD.
- Pong Lake Sanctuary : Located at 115 km from Dharamsala on the Beas River.
Shopping At Dharamshala
- Kotwali Bazar: Famous for shopping tibetan accessories like trinkets, mandala paintings, thangkas, Tibetan dresses, traditional jewelry, woolen shawls, trousers, slippers, prayer flags,prayer wheel and sand gift items.
- Mcleodganj: From here you can buy tibetan handicrafts, carpets.
- The Green Shop: This market organise by tibetan Welfare Office also famous for shopping.
Restaurants At Dharamshala
Here is the list of some Restaurants located At Dharamshala from where you can eat.
- Tibet Kitchen
- Woeser Bakery
- Moonpeak Espresso
- Jimmy's Italian Kitchen
- Nick's Italian Kitchen
- Crepe Pancake Hut
- Indique
- Lobsang's Four Seasons Cafe
- Snow Lion Restaurant
- Carpe Diem
Hotels At Dharamshala
Here is the list of some Hotels located At Dharamshala from where you can stay.
- Fortune Park Moksha
- Pink House
- M Hotel & Restaurant
- Bella Heights
- The Exotica Dharamshala
- Hotel Inclover
- Hotel Shivani International
- Hotel Bhagsu - HPTDC
- Villa Paradiso
How to Reach Dharamshala
By Air :
Nearest airport at Gaggal which is about 12 km from Dharamsala.
By Rail :
Nearest Railhead is Pathankot situated at 85 km from Dharamsala.
By Road :
Dharamsala is well connected by all weather metalled road to all major towns nearby.


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Discussion in 'The Lounge' started by Acepilotf14, Apr 24, 2016.
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Yeah, I do agree that it's a pretty annoying and super prevalent thing in rap. I'd recommend keeping an open mind though, because while most of it may be just audio chest puffing, there's definitely rappers out there with some really interesting songs and things to say if you can just get past that. Childish Gambino's the best I can think of for trying to break into that.
As for Cut the Body Loose, yeah, the opening and closing songs are both kind of in the soap box category (though Sike is pretty tongue and cheek). Besides that, there are definitely much more personal songs and ones directly about his life, but it's nothing like cocky bullshitting. I'd say this song about an apartment fire might be my favorite song on there.
Interesting, now that I'm thinking about it, fire is a pretty central theme in three quite different songs.
my dog
Time for a blast from the past.
Goddammit, I miss frequenting these forums. How time flies!
Good to see you Unfocused! Long time no see. We all miss the glory days!
Does anyone still have the original Sean Connery Is Dead photo from like... 13 years ago? It was some horribly made MS Paint photoshop type deal with Sean Connery on a school bus in the jungle with a banana phone (iirc). I've found the original thread but the image itself is long broken.
I remember that image! Don't have a copy of it though
I've been lamenting you for over a year now, since you left us!
bumping this dank-ass thread \m/
This place is dead, but I am making a post because I want to see my reg date easily.
Long time no see Baal.
God bless you Barnz, I should have known you'd have it if anyone did...
okay here's my dog https://i.imgur.com/cmtEYpw.jpg
Oh, we posting dogs? Hell yeah, somebody change the thread title.
Buckle up for blur.


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(photo: The Beverly Hillbillies. Photo taken by Toekneesan on flickr.com. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/legalcode)
I'll give you the first few words and you can belt out the whole song if you'd like. Maybe not if you're sitting in a meeting (what're doing reading blog posts during a meeting?)
If you're anything like me, those 70's TV show theme songs have been stuck in your head for decades. I say it's time to let them out. Just think: It's proof that your memory is still in tact. And if you don't remember the words, well, you can watch the youtube videos (just click on the name of the show) and slip back in time for a few minutes. Even if you do remember the words, you can click the links and sing along.
Here are 10 of my favorites 70s TV show theme songs:
- Gilligan's Island: "Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale. A tale of a fateful trip . . . "
- All In The Family: "Boy the way Glen Miller played. Songs that made the hit parade . . ."
- The Jeffersons: "We're moving on up. Moving on up. To the East Side. . . "
- Green Acres: "Green Acres is the place to be. Farm living is the life for me. . ."
- Happy Days: "Sunday, Monday, happy days. Tuesday, Wednesday, happy days. . ."
- Mary Tyler Moore Show: "Who can turn the world on with her smile. Who can take a nothing day . . ."
- The Love Boat: "Love. Exciting and new. Come aboard. We're expecting you . . ."
- The Brady Bunch: "Here's a story of a lovely lady who was bringing up three very lovely girls. . . "
- The Beverly Hillbillies: "Listen to my story 'bout a man named Jed. A poor mountaineer but he kept his family fed. . . "
- Cheers: "Making your way in the world today takes everything you got. Taking a break from all your worries sure would help a lot. . ."
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More too much text. Hey, it's Delia's parents back in England. How nice. How normal.
1st panel, "effected" should be replaced with "affected".
should be Affected, not effected. Love the comic, just spotted a common mistake, and I thought you'd like to know. Good work!
No, effected is correct. Affect is for emotions, not consequences and decisions. You are effected by a wind but affected by art.


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Basque-Country: I love Laga-Beach
Laga-Beach is in Ibarrangelu in the Basque-Country. It's one of the Ibarrangelu beaches, located in the province of Vizcaya, in the autonomous community of País Vasco; it's one of the Costa Vasca beaches. It's a beach with a length of 574 m. It has an average width of 110 m. The occupation rate is high. It's a isolated beach. It hasn't beach boardwalk.
report HD – Quiberon 24 Television – October 13, 2016


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The summary of the local board plan, delivered to some (but not all) Waiheke households, and laughingly called 'Help Shape Waiheke's Future', tells us that your local board plans to achieve the sum total of nothing. In other words your local politicians aim to sit back for another three years without achieving anything while leading a cushy life at the ratepayers' expense.
The draft plan is full of words that are music to ears of Council bureaucrats because they don't have to do much work and don't have to deliver any projects. The meaningless weasel words that fill every line of the plan are 'support, develop, monitor, pursue, assess, improve, identify, scope'. And what are they 'support, develop, monitor, pursue, assess, improve, identify, scope' 'ing? Why plans of course. These are the 'outcomes' promised in the plan's preamble.
There is only one mention, among its 35 proposals, of delivering anything tangible. That is to deliver 'wetland restoration and regeneration projects', something put in place in the long term plan and budgeted for by the first Waiheke Local Board.
This plan speaks volumes about the naivety of the new members of the board if, and it's a big if, they wanted to effect change. They cast in their lot with Walden at the beginning and so we have got a plan that changes nowt. For Handley in particular the plan is a betrayal of all those who voted for her. They wanted to stop the flow of their money into the hands of unelected, undemocratic, unaccountable 'Trusts' who received hundreds of thousands of ratepayer dollars and delivered nothing. They wanted to stop the waste of their money on useless bridle bridges to nowhere. Handley promised them these things wouldn't happen on her watch. Now we know differently. There it is again - 'using community grants to support community led activities'. In other words hundreds of thousands more to the Waiheke Resources Trust for the benefit of the friends and family of the local Green Party MP while the community gets nothing.
It is projects that attract budgets. A project is something like 'build a new library', 'provide ten new footpaths', 'build a swimming pool', 'increase parking spaces by 300 at Matiatia'. Real goals are specific, measurable and action-orientated. Without these in the plan there will be no funding from the governing body of Auckland Council to make the desperately needed improvements to cope with our growing local and visitor population.
Waiheke has another Walden-style do nothing, achieve nothing backward looking board. It's no use bleating about lack of parking spaces, or no visitor information office, or unsafe footpaths if these are the people you voted for.
What you local board has promised is no future at all.


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Crack them up find success in Asia
Eccho Rights, the Stockholm based distributor, licences Ukrainian comedy format Crack Them Up to Essential Media in Australia and Dien Quan in Vietnam.
These two deals follow on from a US licence for Electus and top ratings for a Chinese version of the show.
Essential Media CEO and Executive producer Chris Hilton, says, "We are excited to bring this hilarious new format to Australia where we are confident it will resonate with audiences as it has done elsewhere."
Mr Nguyen Quoc Toan, General Director of DIEN QUAN Media & Entertainment Vietnam says: "We can see Crack Them Up becoming a big hit with our local viewers. With such a simple and smart idea behind the format it is bound to bring a smile to everybody's face."
Gary Pudney, head of Asia Pacific at Eccho Rights, comments, "Crack Them Up is working for the simple reason that it is fun. It lets the person on the street have a go at making the professionals laugh and if they are successful earns them a bit of cash. It's not about finding the next big name in comedy or making someone a millionaire.
"The show peels back the layers of gloss that have characterised prime time shows of recent years to take entertainment back to a purer form where the idea is just to make everyone - the comedians, the studio audience and viewers at home - laugh."
Crack them up is a heart warming and hilarious show where regular people get the chance to make two comedians laugh. If they succeed they can walk away with a cash prize.
Ukraine based Studio Kvartal 95 created Crack Them Up and successful local versions are airing in China, Russia, Lithuania and Belarus. In addition, Eccho Rights has licenced the format to Electus in the US, DEF in Germany and Nelonen Media in Finland. - See more at: http://sparksnetwork.com/Ecchorights/News.aspx?type=ecchorightsnews&min=0#sthash.mGVP4Gx5.dpuf
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
EID Mubarak
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
The Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) wife Ayesha said: "(The Prophet) would strive (to do acts of worship) during the last 10 days of Ramadan more than he would at any other time."
Fiqh-us-Sunnah, Volume 3, Number 133B
The Prophet also said: "Search for Laylat al-Qadr in the last 10 days of Ramadan."
Al-Muwatta, 19:11
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
New Markazi
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Red Sea Astrarium
Most kings adopt a regal air, separating themselves from the common folk.
Star Trek theme park (Rubicon Group Holding)
The Jordanian monarch is the chief investor in an upcoming theme park that will revolve around Star Trek. Slated to open in 2014, the park costs a reported $1.5 billion.
That's a lot of Gold-Pressed Latinum.
Unlikely though it may sounds, the coastal town of Aqaba is set to become the center of the Trek universe. The 184-acre theme park -- dubbed the 'Red Sea Astrarium' -- will feature several "multi-sensory futuristic experiences," including a high-tech space-flight adventure simulator.
Can you spot the King of Jordan.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Friday, August 05, 2011
Thursday, August 04, 2011
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Ramadan, a blessed month, has come to you during which God has made it obligatory for you to fast. In it, the gates of Heaven are opened [and] the gates of hell are locked. ... He who is deprived of its good has indeed suffered deprivation."
Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 611
The Prophet also said: "Whoever fasts the month of Ramadan with faith, and seeks God's pleasure and reward, will have his previous sins forgiven."
Fiqh-us-Sunnah, Volume 3, Number 109


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Today I feel old. I definitely did not feel like getting up early to weed. I didn't make it out to water until about 9:30. By 10:30 I was in, ready to eat breakfast and start my workday. After I got back from the post office I knew I should get back to the weeds, but instead chose to check in a book shipment. So it was about 7 PM before I finally got back in my gardening clothes. I had no energy, no enthusiasm, and absolutely no desire to pull weeds. But I realized if I didn't they would win. I told myself I would just do a little bit, and if I got too tired I would go in.
But – as usually happens -- once I start I somehow get motivated to keep on. I told myself I would just go one foot more in a certain direction to free one more weed-covered container I need. And then I said I'd just free the boysenberry plant that was covered. And I did that. (What a mess of tangled trellis and bird netting that was!) And then I went just a bit farther to free the lemon balm, which was valiantly holding out, just waiting for more light to flourish. By then it was dusk and time to go in, and I had put in another hour.
Sometimes I am spiritually exhausted, too, and have no desire to fight the enemy of my soul. It's easier to neglect my Bible when I'm tired, or my prayer life. I can feel too tired to help my neighbor or go to church. But I find when I push myself, even when I don't feel like it, I can keep on, and as I push ahead in the right direction I am given the energy I need. And now, to bed. It does help to also get enough sleep to prepare for the day ahead.


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Posted 10/10/2018 03:48PM
Adult Education ESL Classes at LBUSD
October 4, 2018 - June 20, 2019
The Laguna Beach Unified School District offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to our parents and community members. Classes begin Thursday, October 4, 2018, and run through the school year. Classes are held in person and online. Please stop by Room 91 and get information about the classes and registration. Please email Donna Todd (firstname.lastname@example.com) in the Instructional Services Office for further information.
Time: Tuesdays from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Laguna Beach Adult Education - Room 91
Room 91 is located above the high school tennis courts and swimming pool.
Please click on the link to our Adult Education Website for more information.


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News | February 12, 2018
New Chief Research Coordinator
On February 15, 2018, Beatrice Michaelis succeeds André Schmandke and takes over the management of the Institute. Previously, the 38-year-old coordinated the Max Planck International Research Network on Aging (MaxNetAging) for almost two years.
Beatrice Michaelis grew up on the island of Rügen. She studied English and American Studies and Medieval German literature at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and the University of Westminster in London, and received her PhD in Medieval German literature. Subsequently, she was a postdoc at Justus-Liebig University, Giessen, and at the same time research coordinator of the doctoral school "International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture". The school is supported by the German Excellence Initiative.
In 2014, she returned to Berlin to work at the "Young Academy". The "Young Academy" is a joint project of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities and the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina. Beatrice Michaelis coordinated, inter alia, the interdisciplinary working groups.
In her own research, Beatrice Michaelis has looked at and published in many different fields, ranging from the literature of the high and late middle ages, to gender and queer studies, postcolonial theory in medieval studies, intersectionality, narratology, historical emotion research, and the history of science.
"I am now looking forward to serving as the Chief Research Coordinator of the MPIDR in a new and exciting phase, not least due to the arrival of Emilio Zagheni as the new director," says Michaelis.
Schmandke also headed MaxNetAging before taking over the management of the MPIDR in 2016. He now moves to Berlin and becomes Deputy Head of Strategic Research and Development Management at the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, which is subordinate to the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs.


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Take off your shirts! Unhook your bras!* We're going to get familiar with nipples!
I especially like the music selection.
In the past month or so, I've been looking at SO MANY NIPPLES. There have been a number of reasons for this, not the least of which because I went to see The Slutcracker in Somerville, MA for the holidays and was dazzled by glittery nipple pasties for the majority of the Nutcracker Suite. I also was looking at some breast photo galleries, and I ALSO learned how to give breast exams (FEELING nipples!) as part of a thing that I will write about at another time. Oh, and I went to a YMCA locker room a few times. You see a lot of things in there, including nipples.
The thing is, it is kind of very difficult for me to look at nipples. My nipples (I'm talking about my body now, don't get too used to it) are really, really sensitive, to the point where I cringe to see pictures of erect nipples and of other people doing things to other peoples' nipples, because my brain involuntarily goes AAAGGGHHH sort of like half a movie theater does when a guy onscreen gets kicked in the balls. AAAGGGHHH. HowEVER, I've believed for a while that my sensitivity is of the type that could be coaxed to read touch as "pleasure" instead of "danger", which would be oh so exciting for me and for the poor souls who dive at my nipples and then get a reaction that they were not anticipating (sorry) (also the "diving" is in my head, I don't think anyone has actually attempted to dive into my nipples).
But guys! Nipple stimulation is deemed a common sexual practice by even the Wikipedia gods! Unscientific surveys show that I am clearly an outlier in this respect, and so all you pretties and handsomes and symmetricals (and asymmetricals– I liiike you) out there probably are not cringers when your nipples are approached and could probably help me out and give me more tips than, say, Men's "TREAT HER TO A NIPPLE ORGASM" Health.
Nipples and sexual response have mostly been studied in those people with breasts, and that's the kind of nipple I'm talking about. From fMRI studies we know that nipple stimulation in women activates the same region of the brain as does genital stimulation, so it makes sense in terms of brains/nerves that people find nipple stimulation to be sexy, arousing and even orgasmic.
People can like their nipples to be sucked, stroked, rubbed, licked, pinched, bitten clamped and un-clamped, and everything in between. Some people like fingertips and some people like palms. The rule for "porn tongue" with oral sex also applies to nipples: fast, darting movements of the tongue look good on camera, but sometimes people like flatter, softer, slower tongue movement even more. Some people can get off from/enjoy nipple stimulation on its own, but it's often combined with genital play of some sort.
There are certainly ways to train non-genital parts of your body to develop sexual response, and if you feel like you'd like to give your nipples a boost with some extra attention, you can try going the Pavlovianesque route by adding touching/licking/stroking of nipples (or, really, any other body part) into your typical masturbation routine or sex routine with a partner. This can help you associate whatever body part with sexual enjoyment. I'm going to write a whole separate post on getting in tune with erogenous zones later, but this is one thing that I know to be helpful. Also, a way to perhaps jump-start the adaptation process, and this is just a suggestion, is to find a really exciting sexy person to have a one-night stand with and then tell them about your project to make X body part a sexy body part and then have lots of fun with that and then never see them again and keep the memory associated with X body part and then it will be sexy forever and ever. Not going to appeal to everyone, but that strategy has certainly been known to work. Moooving on.
Let's look at some breasts together!
Also: need I remind you that all nipples and breasts are to be celebrated in this space? And that the last thing I want is for you to compare yourselves/others with these photos unless it is in a positive, appreciative manner? I thought I didn't.
So the part that sticks out erect is the nipple, and the colored part around it is the areola. Areolae come in all different colors and sizes! And most people sprout little hairs on the outside edges! It's true. Don't ever try to Nair or wax your areolae, please.
Of course it is okay to have breast and nipple preferences. If everyone went around thinking that everyone else was sexy I would not be at home alone writing on the Internet right now.
And here are some photos of nipples being used as a part of partner sex:
Wow! Nipples in abundance! It is January and I am BACK and I am sooo happy to be here! I send you all of my consensual hugs and nipple touches. Here's to you for reading, here's to nipples for existing, here's to forgetting how to write conclusions, here's to things middle-school boys used to like to insert into AIM conversations:
(*)(*) (o)(o) (O)(O) (.)(.)
Until next time!
* Unhooking bras with one hand is nice, but am I the only one that thinks that fumbling is way more fun? Makes me laugh every time. No need for the smooth moves with this one.
References and Resources:
Nipples and genitals in the BRAIN: http://www.livescience.com/15380-nipples-genitals-brain-map.html
An entertaining forum in which people talk about how they like their nipples played with: http://www.aphroditewomenshealth.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=390579
Chapter from Human Sexuality: Personality and Social Psychological PerspectivesBy Craig A. Hill about sexual response: http://books.google.com/books?id=tUYBe2s9d3MC&pg=PA247&lpg=PA247&dq=training+parts+of+body+for+sexual+response&source=bl&ots=C6NRpijzir&sig=Rr7-qVfWmJmPKZyNga2RBezFJgo&hl=en&sa=X&ei=EZH5UJjVMYHl0gHfkIGoDA&ved=0CDYQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=training%20parts%20of%20body%20for%20sexual%20response&f=false


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Elliot Francis Stewart at work on his contribution to the Bradley Lane event, curated by fellow TMD member Gary Silipa, deep in the heart of Glen Innes.
Bobby Hung at work directing work on his wall and artwork with the assistance of volunteers from Te Oro.
Bobby's completed wall and statement. Bravo.
Bobby Hung with a celebratory chicken skewer/kebab at the completion of his wall.
Kairau Bradley and assistant work away on his wall, note the concentration and focus of the artist as he contemplates and co-ordinates.
And voila - it is done.
Benjamin Work updating and adding to the art of Otara.
Elliot Francis Stewart takes a moment during the creation of his contribution to the TMD - In the Frame exhibition at Fresh Gallery in Otara. A show that celebrates the 20 year anniversary of TMD as a collective and offers views from various members of the crew via photography, video installation and a newly created mural.
Deus and Saves November 2016.


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We love the three ingredient recipes so of course I love the three item DIY for Valentine's Day! The Valentine's Day Hershey Kisses Tree is an easy craft perfect for your Valentine's Day party. A fun, flashy and festive centerpiece which as a bonus is edible!
How To Make Valentine's Day Hershey Kisses Tree
2 bags Hershey Kisses Valentine theme
Styrofoam cone – size of your choice – I use a 6″ by 3″ cone
This is a very simple and straightforward DIY Valentine's Day food craft once the materials are purchased. The design of the Valentine's Day Hershey Kisses Tree is up to your imagination and creativity. There is a bit of setup involved, but once the assembly line begins the Valentine's Day craft will move along quickly.
- Open bags of Hershey kisses and sort kisses by color (and try not to eat too many …)
- Arrange straight pins for easy access.
- After deciding upon a design or feel free to have no design in mind and wing it – use the assembly line method of assembling materials prior to placing the kisses on the Styrofoam tree.
- Take one straight pin and poke the pin through the top of the foil on the Hershey kiss; the top of the kiss has a gathering of foil below the kiss ribbon – that is your target.
- Assemble of few of the kisses before arranging on the tree as this makes it easier to visualize a design,
- Begin sticking each kiss into the cone. Stagger the placement of the kisses so the cone does not show through.
- Kisses in mass are a little heavy and can unbalance the cone until the cone is fully filled; I balance the cone against a solid object while filling the cone with kisses. Once filled the cone will stand alone and is balanced.
Your edible Valentine's Day Hershey Kisses Tree is now ready! This makes a fun and sparkly centerpiece with the addition of a place mat, candles and themed table settings.
Valentine's Day Kids Craft
This is a fun DIY or crafts for appropriately aged children taking into consideration the safety of straight pins and their age. With kids I let them pick their own design and don't worry about staggering the kisses so much. It will all come out fine in the end and part of the fun is watching their creativity shine through with the colors and design created.
Decorating Tip
This step is optional, but I wrap aluminum foil around the Styrofoam cone to provide a complementary surface as the color of the kisses complement silver and are shiny. This is totally optional but a nice touch.
Savings Tip
Start checking your local dollar store for all the materials. One of my favorite dollar stores has a floral section which usually has Styrofoam cones in stock. This is the time to also keep your eye out for pre Valentine's Day sales on Hershey kisses at the grocery store or drugstore. CVS will usually run a sale or buy two sale weeks before a holiday for holiday themed chocolates.
Day One: DIY Valentine's Day Chocolate Tree
Day Two: DIY Dollar Store Valentine's Day DIY & Crafts
Day Three: Snowman Valentine's Candy Wrapper – Printable
Day Four: DIY Valentine's Day Button Vase – Dollar Store !
Day Five: No Sew DIY Valentine's Day Card
Day Six: Valentine's Day Craft Round Up
Day Seven: Dollar Store Shopping Tips


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Hillary Clinton Campaign and DNC were in a 'Corrupt' Money Scheme, to bypass Campaign Contribution Law.
This is the same law that the Obama Administration used on Dinesh DeSouza and had him incarcerated for 8 months.
American Patriots: This is explosive information:
Here is the money trail.
Hillary Victory Fund (HVF) solicited cash from big-name donors, including Calvin Klein and "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane — money that was then sent through "State chapters" and back to the DNC before ending up with the Clinton campaign in clear VIOLATION of FEC laws.
This was their scam to bundle large amounts of money without being caught. Hillary and the DNC used state chapters as strawmen to go around campaign donation limits and ultimately laundered the money back to her presidential campaign.
Ted Harvey, chairman of the CDP (The Committee to Defend the President, a conservative political action committee that discovered the crooked dealings) exposed how the now-defunct Stop Hillary PAC illegally funneled money. Thats right ! About $84 million was funneled illegally from the DNC through state party chapters and back into the war chest of the Clinton campaign.
CDP counsel Dan Backer points to a SCOTUS case that first recognized this exact practice as illegal.
CDP counsel Dan Backer said the scheme was a flagrant violation of a Supreme Court ruling that determined such moves were illegal — and broke FEC campaign contribution rules which state that an individual can contribute only $2,700 directly to a presidential campaign.
[SCOTUS] first recognized these practices were illegal when it ruled in a 2014 case involving Shaun McCutcheon, a businessman and electrical engineer from suburban Birmingham, Ala., who created the Conservative Action Fund PAC. McCutcheon filed suit against the FEC challenging federal campaign contribution limits. It was Backer who assisted in filing the suit.
According to the new complaint filed, previous reports showed transactions where the Hillary Victory Fund disbursed contributions to its state party committee members and they would receive the money on the same day.
"It appears virtually every single disbursement from HVF to a state party resulted in an immediate transfer of the same amount of funds from the state party to the DNC," reads another passage from the complaint. "Over 99% of funds transferred through HVF to state parties wound up at the DNC." Backer said.
This new FEC complaint parallels Donna Brazile's account outlined in her explosive book, 'Hacks' where the former interim DNC Chairwoman alleges Hillary took complete control over the DNC.
Hillary Clinton is an expert at money laundering. Just look to the Clinton Foundation to see where she got the idea.
Lawyers who specializes in campaign finance said that Hillary, back in the summer of 2015 moved the DNC's bank account up to New York to the same bank she used–Amalgamated Bank. This was before she secured the nomination! This was exposed in Donna Brazille's book.
Remember in October 2017 Hillary Clinton and the DNC were hit with their first FEC complaint in for hiding the Russia dossier payment. There is a Pattern of Corruption in the entire way that Hillary Clinton and the DNC acted.
Jeff Sessions and the Trump DOJ have not been aggressive enough in these matters! Its one thing to Chant Lock Her up Lock her Up in a campaign rally. Yes I have see Jeff Sessions waving his hands and chanting that along with Trump, but he seems unable to make the brave decision to charge her with these crimes! YES THEY ARE CRIMES!
Here is the background on this scheme:
The Scheme
According to Brazile, the DNC went broke under the leadership of Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz. This dire circumstance presented a perfect scenario for Clinton to seize command of the party apparatus by paying off its debt of roughly $20 million dollars. But in exchange, the DNC executed a written, albeit hidden, agreement transferring to Clinton the committee's finances, strategy, and money raised — all to the benefit of Clinton and to the detriment of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, her primary opponent.
Even more deceptions and money shuffling ensued. It was a clever and complicated stratagem, but here is the simple version. During Clinton's joint fundraising events with the DNC and state parties held across the nation, more than $82 million was raised. The states immediately kicked back nearly all of their share to the DNC which, in turn, kicked back their share and the states' share to Clinton's campaign.
With Clinton in control of the Democratic party's staffing, budgeting, data, analytics, mailings and money, she was able to overcome the serious primary challenge by Sanders in securing the nomination. The DNC, which was supposed to remain neutral, had been neutered by Clinton. It devolved into nothing more than a willing accessory to a devious scheme for Clinton's campaign to get rich at the expense of Sanders.
There appears to be little doubt that Clinton rigged the election process. It was so unconscionable and unprincipled, that Brazile's discovery of the incriminating document left her in tears. So she says.
Clinton Crimes?
The Federal Election Commission must immediately launch an investigation. So, too, must the Department of Justice and the FBI. It appears that Clinton may well have violated several laws which could constitute serious crimes.
First, federal law sets strict limits on campaign contributions. Financial records must now be subpoenaed to determine whether these laws were broken. Given Clinton's past record of shady transactions such as the Whitewater land deal and her sale of cattle futures, there is a strong chance that a document trail will lead investigators to multiple violations of the Federal Election Campaign Act.
Second, if Brazile's account of Clinton's artifice is true, it is likely that campaign finance reporting laws were broken under the same Act. Hiding campaign money through false or misleading campaign reports is illegal. In egregious cases it is a crime, not just a civil penalty.
Finally, the funneling of campaign funds from one source to another smacks of money laundering. Any transaction that seeks to conceal or disguise proceeds of illegal activity constitutes money laundering. So, if it can be shown that Clinton violated campaign contribution limits or reporting requirements, then the channeling of the proceeds from one source to another would be the "laundering" of it.
Second Special Counsel
Clinton and her campaign are already suspected of playing a pivotal role in violating federal law by paying a substantial amount of money to a British spy and Russian government sources in order to obtain the infamous and discredited Trump "dossier". Talking to a Russian in a campaign is not a crime, but paying money to one as part of a political campaign is a crime.
There is also evidence Clinton used her public office to confer a benefit to the Russian government in exchange for millions of dollars in donations to her foundation and cash to her husband. If the Clintons were enriched at the very time Hillary presided over a governing body which unanimously approved the sale of one-fifth of America's uranium supply to Russia, it would amount to a violation of seven criminal statutes, including racketeering.
Yet, despite calls by the House Judiciary Committee and others on Capitol Hill for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to appoint a special counsel, he has taken no action whatsoever. Perhaps this is because he recused himself from any matter related to Hillary Clinton during his confirmation hearing in January.
This, however, would not legally prevent him from appointing a special counsel to handle the investigation. But it does underscore that Sessions has become so compromised on so many disqualifying matters of vital public interest, including the Trump-Russia case, that he can no longer serve in an able capacity.
Sessions should resign, but not before appointing a special counsel.
It is clear from President Trump's many comments over the last several months that he has lost all confidence in his attorney general. It is time for him to go.
Hillary Clinton has bemoaned for months that the presidential election was stolen from her and that Donald Trump "colluded" with the Russians. As with many thing in Clinton's mind, she has it backwards.
Evidence continues to mount that it was Clinton who may have conspired with the Russians, while also rigging the primary election process to hand herself the Democratic nomination for president.
If she committed crimes in the process, she should be charged, convicted and punished.
Here is the back Story.
Conservative author, filmmaker and provocateur Dinesh D'Souza was indicted charges of using straw donors to make illegal contributions to a college classmate's 2012 campaign.
The indictment, filed in U.S. District Court in New York, accuses D'Souza of "willfully and knowingly" surpassing the $5,000 limit for individual campaign donations by directing others to donate to the campaign of Wendy Long, who unsuccessfully challenged New York senator Kirsten Gillibrand in 2012. According to the document, D'Souza and his then-wife, Dixie, each contributed $5,000 to Long's campaign, and he reimbursed others for $20,000 he had encouraged them to donate.
D'Souza worked with Long on the infamous Dartmouth Review, an edgy conservative newspaper at Dartmouth College known for launching smart young right-wingers to prominence.
Long went on to become an attorney at several conservative institutions, including the Claremont Institute. She made her first run for office in 2012, and lost to Gillibrand, New York's incumbent Democratic senator.
According to the New York Times, Long raised about $785,000 in the race, with D'Souza hosting one of her fundraisers.
For this similar action Eric Holder authorized the charging of Dinesh Desouza with a Crime that got him 8 months in Jail. FOR $ 20,000.00
Proportionality demands that Hillary be incarcerated for at least 10 years.
WILL Jeff Sessions the Little Man have the Moral Fortitude to Charge Hillary or will he be the Little Coward and pass?
Jeff Session is in my opinion the worst Choice PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP MADE IN HIS CAMPAIGN
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