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CNN — As the two teenagers from Europe set down their mice and took their hands off their keyboards, they turned to each other in disbelief: They had just won $3 million playing a video game.
Players have flown from all over the world to compete at the first ever Fortnite World Cup, a large sporting event at New York's Arthur Ashe tennis stadium with $30 million in cash prizes. The epic tournament will determine this year's best Fortnite solo player Sunday and has already found this year's best duo team.
Fortnite is a game that involves 100 players dropping onto a virtual island and fighting to be the last one standing while a health-point draining storm brews in the background.
Aqua, 17, and Nyhrox, 16, lived through that storm.
Fans and announcers were stunned late Saturday when Aqua and Nyhrox, two underdogs, beat out 49 other teams, many from larger, more funded organizations.
Aqua is from Austria and his real name is David Wang. Nyhrox is from Norway and his real name is Emil Bergquist Pedersen. Neither were the fan favorite to win the duo championship, and they're supported by a smaller esports organization called Cooler Esport that's based in Europe.
"I'll remember this moment for the rest of my life," Nyhrox told CNN Business. He said that he will save and invest his money, but also upgrade his gaming setup so he can "start doing streams and upload videos on YouTube."
Aqua echoed his teammate's sentiments: "Everything is amazing and I can't really believe that this all really happened." He said he planned to get a new PC with the money.
The duo won back to back rounds as the final survivor in a frenzied matchup against other pros. Not only did those two rounds earn them twenty points total, they also managed to secure plenty of kills throughout the tournament, bumping up their final score to 51 points. It was a slim margin, but enough to win them the $3 million which will be split.
Following the winners' announcement, their social media accounts began to blow up with climbing follower counts and likes. Tweets began to go viral. This is just crazy @nyhrox, Aqua tweeted, spelling it "kreizy."
"Nyhrox and Aqua are good players but not many people had them going this far...pretty much every team was expected to do better than the team who won." said Rod Breslau, an esports and gaming consultant. "All of this makes for a good esports story."
"I'd never heard of Aqua and Nyhrox so I was surprised," said MRKN Kawzmik, a 14-year-old pro player who's competing in Sunday's solo finals. His real name is Kevin Tellez-Torres.
The second place winners, Rojo and Wolfiez, are taking home $2,250,000. In fact, the top four duos are all splitting million-dollar prizes. Wolfiez notably uses a controller, compared to most players who play with a mouse and keyboard, which is traditionally thought to be more precise.
The average age of Saturday's competition was 16, according to an announcer.
Mongraal and Mitro, as well as Megga and Dubs, are backed by FaZe Clan, which is one of the better known esports organizations. Many expected them to place higher, but both teams still made the top ten. While they played a strong game throughout the six rounds, they couldn't secure any victories and didn't get enough kills.
Megga took to Twitter to reassure fans: "Got 7th [today] I know I can pop off tomorrow." He's splitting $375,000 with Dubs.
Other favorites also didn't make the cut. Airwaks, who won the pros versus amateurs event Friday, told CNN Business he was upset with not performing better Saturday. "Competing today wasn't an issue," he said, "But I'm really unhappy with today's result." He finished in 29th place with his partner, Nikof. He tweeted, "Sorry," with a sad emoji, but promised "to come back stronger."
It was not all for nothing. Everyone competing Saturday won at least $50,000 just for qualifying for the finals, even those who placed last.
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2011 has truly been a whirlwind of a year ... I had to take a peek back at my 2011 resolutions.
Well, I did OK on some parts.
1. I did keep running ~ 428 ish miles this year and I ran two half's with a new PR of 2:09, a 5 miler, 5k, and 10k too.
2. Simplify/less stress. Hmmmm, not so sure if I accomplished this one.
3. Something just for me. Does President of the Junior League count? The bikram yoga or photography classes sure didn't happen.
4. Job that I love. Still trying - have a good contract job now, but it will end in Feb. sigh. Maybe I'm not meant to work ... too bad that income thing gets in the way.
5. Better mommy/wife/friend - I think I'm batting about a 50/50 here and it depends on the day.
I think the word busy sums up 2011. I truly don't know what happened to the month of November and I keep trying to remind myself to slow down, breathe, and enjoy, but it doesn't always happen.
Our overall job situation was iffy. And stressful. And frustrating. Hopeful for new beginnings in 2012 on that part.
So, looking ahead to 2012.
Running Goals
1. Run a marathon. Ok, so there it is. In print. On the internet. Here goes nothing.
2. Run a 2:05 half marathon.
Can I just repeat #'s 2-5 for this year?
Possibly add a "figure out what the heck to do with this blog" resolution. Running? Toddlers? I don't talk as much about love or Labradors anymore. The big dogs are still around and still enjoying snacking off low tables, cleaning the floors after dinner, sunbaths, and belly rubs.
Looking forward to continuing to declutter/de-Christmasfy the house. I have 4 trash bags ready to take to the Bargain Box thrift store and hoping to tackle the tree and decorations tomorrow.
So, here's to 2012! Happy New Year! Bring on 2012.

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Have you ever seen what happens when you pour beer onto a strongly heated frying pan? Probably not since few people are willing to waste it in such a way. But if you did you might have been surprised at the magical little show that takes place.
In the following video we can see that the beer takes the form of little spheres that seem to float over the surface of the pan. In fact, they are floating as a result of something called the Leidenfrost effect.


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New Evidence Reveals Former Feinstein Staffer Working To Verify Memo
It appears that her staffer may be running Fusion GPS' efforts to confirm the infamous memo.
Interestingly, Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) never bothered to tell the Senate Intelligence Committee that her former top aide was tightly tied to Fusion GPS. He may have been running the show ever since the election, so it looks like she tried to cover up a significant conflict of interest.
Daniel J. Jones, Feinstein's close confidant "is intimately involved with ongoing efforts to retroactively validate" Christopher Steele's fantasy "research" file "dossier" of dirt against President Trump.
Jones was mentioned in a recent letter written by Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) to leaders of the Democratic party including John Podesta, Donna Brazile, and Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
By matching that up with recently obtained text messages, an interesting picture emerges.
Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.) had quite a conversation with a "registered foreign agent" for a Russian aluminum tycoon. It shows Feinstein's relationship with Jones may have been the driving motivation behind her unilaterally releasing the transcript of Glenn Simpson's Senate hearing testimony.
Not only did she turn it loose without even notifying the committee's chairman, for some bizarre reason, names were blacked out that were never classified and should be publicly available. The hidden names were all employees of Fusion GPS and may have listed Jones.
Fusion GPS is a "political opposition research firm" with incestuously close ties to the Democrats. Founder of the company, Glenn Simpson, took money from Hillary Clinton's campaign and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and used it to pay for Christopher Steele's Russian fishing expedition.
The dossier that Steele cooked up has been shown in recently declassified documents to be the sole "basis for securing secret wiretaps on Trump campaign affiliates."
Grassley and Graham's letter outlined that they are trying to understand "the extent of the DNC's knowledge of, and interactions with, Mr. Steele and others involved in Fusion GPS's work," calling it "essential to this inquiry."
Item number 12 on the list of documents they wanted to be turned over "by February 8, 2018," brought the name of Daniel Jones into the public spotlight for the first time. The Senators are demanding "any and all communications" with a long list of suspects.
Daniel Jones pops up like a mushroom out of nowhere in the very center of a list of nearly two dozen now familiar names.
Jone's only claim to fame, until being listed by Grassley and Graham, is that he is the one who wrote the famous "CIA torture report." Until now, he hadn't been mentioned publicly in connection with Steele, the dossier, or Fusion GPS.
When Jones left his Congressional job at the end of 2015 he was given an unusual honor. Senator Feinstein took to the Senate Floor and "profusely praised Jones by name." That only happens for "individuals with extremely close relationships with lawmakers."
Four months later, he filed paperwork creating the innocuous sounding "Penn Quarter Group." His company provides "research and investigative advisory." Steele delivered the first installment of his dossier within a week.
Jones was not known to be a big Twitter user but, in early 2017, suddenly he started tweeting about "illicit ties between the Trump campaign and Russians."
The plot thickens when you throw the email messages into the mix. A conversation was leaked between the vice-chairman of the Senate intelligence committee Mark Warner and Adam Waldman.
Waldman is a Washington D.C. based lawyer who is registered as a foreign agent for Oleg Deripaska, described as "a Kremlin-connected Russian oligarch." The relationship put over a million dollars in Waldman's pocket in 2016 and 2017.
Waldman told Senator Warner in an email sent March 16, 2017, "Chris Steele asked me to call you." A lengthy series of encrypted messages, phone calls, and private, in-person meetings ensued.
Warner wanted to get testimony from Steele for an ongoing congressional investigation but Steele wanted a "bipartisan letter from Warner and Burr requesting that he present himself for questioning," to cover his backside.
Waldman wrote back, "I spoke w [sic] Steele. He repeated the same position which is that he wants to be helpful but is fearful of the triumvirate of cost, time suck, and reputation."
"He asked me what your concern was about a letter first and I explained it but he would still like as a first protective step from you and [Sen. Richard] Burr asking him and his partner to assist w the investigation by answering questions," Waldman wrote.
"He said he will also speak w Dan Jones whom he says is talking to you."
"I pointed out there is no privilege in that discussion although Dan [Jones] is a good guy and very trustworthy guy. I encouraged him again to engage with you for the sake of the truth and of vindication of the dossier."
After more back and forth about why Steele wouldn't do a phone call without his bipartisan request letter first, Waldman indicates that Steele dumped the whole circus into Jones' lap.
"He said Dan Jones is coming to see you. I suggest you explain to Dan why a call is the necessary first step rather than a letter from your perspective."
This obvious involvement by Jones to broker access to Christopher Steele raises serious questions about Senator Feinstein's credibility.
She should not be allowed to continue working on the investigation into Steele, Russian interference, and Fusion GPS because of the business relationship she had with Jones.
Feinstein told reporters she felt "pressured" to release the transcript. Did that pressure come from Dan Jones? When asked about it, she denied saying that anyone pressured her but it was on tape.
This also explains why Grassley and Graham kept her out of the loop on the criminal referral they filed against Christopher Steele.
"If they believed Feinstein or her staff were directly working with a Fusion GPS client or contractor to vindicate their private work on behalf of Democratic clients it would make sense to remove her and her staff from the information loop."


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Fans on facebook who click attending and are one of the forst 30 through the door will also get a free shirt. PLEASE NOTE: Tickets for this event are limited. Click "attending" to secure yours. Priority given to previous "The Sexy" guests. We will contact you with further information!
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Welcome to Little Village – a small piece of paradise in the beautiful Chiang Mai countryside.
Our boutique holiday resort in Hang Dong, Chiang Mai consists of 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom recycled teakwood bungalows built on stilts in traditional Thai style as well as smaller bungalows for the budget minded traveller. Relax on the huge private balcony with a view of our swimming pool and our lush garden.
Also we have a family apartment with own cooking facilities. Enjoy a night swim in our wonderful swimming pool or visit the surrounding area on one of our registered tours.
If you come to stay with us there is a minimum stay of 3 nights to be able to fully experience and enjoy our place. Or even better you book a package with all tours and accommodation included which is a lot cheaper than book separate tours.
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Our first stop during our 4 week trip was in little village.
What a great way to start our holiday. A serene place, where you can totally relax. Great hosts, a nice little pool surrounded by banana plants and a lovely room with veranda. 20 minutes away from Chiang Mai. Our son (3 years old) also had a great time here. We booked a jungle trip/elephant ride, a bicycle trip and a night safari. All great things to do with a 3 year old. This place feels like home! Thanks Hans and his lovely Thai wife…
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Earlier today, Josh, Teddy, and I encountered a sweet older man in the grocery store parking lot. The man, parked in the spot next to ours, rolled down his window to inquire what happened to Teddy's eye. I explained that we didn't know, and had adopted Teddy from a rescue organization. The man peered through his enormous glasses at Teddy, glanced at Josh and I, then said, "I bet he's the best dog you've ever had," going on to explain that he and his wife had adopted a dog as well.
Today wasn't the first time I had such a conversation – many of the dog owners we cross paths with have found their best friends in shelters or rescues. Adopted dogs make ideal companions for so many families, and with countless homeless animals needing forever homes, it amazes me that folks still head to pet stores or breeders when searching for a dog. Millions of potential companion animals are euthanized each year – animals guilty of nothing. These creatures would have been loyal and loving companions had they been given the opportunity. The Humane Society of the United States comprised this list of the top five reason to adopt your companion animal. A quick Google search will produce many other organizations advocating adopting instead of purchasing.
Clearly, I feel strongly about animal adoption, which is why one of the things keeping me busy over winter break has been my new volunteer job with Friends of Retrievers Rescue. FOR Rescue is the organization we adopted Teddy through, and they are a remarkable, compassionate group of dog lovers. Based in Alabama and Tennessee, FOR Rescue works with a network of foster homes in the southeastern US, taking in animals that have been surrendered by their owners, living in overcrowded shelters, or (as in Teddy's case) living on the streets. The animals are adopted through animal rescue websites where they can be seen by potential adopters in several states. The group rescues all breeds of dog and even some cats! I've been wanting to do some animal rescue work, so I was thrilled when a call went out for data-entry volunteers. My job is to receive information about the dogs from their foster families, then post them on AdoptAPet.com. It's only a few hours of work each week, but I'm already in love with the entire process of animal rescue. There's nothing more satisfying than hearing that one of the dogs has been adopted.
If you're unable to adopt at this time, donating to FOR Rescue is a supremely helpful way to contribute to animal rescue and will help pay for vetting, preventative medicines, dog food, and so on. However, if you or someone you know is in the market for a new best friend, I highly recommend taking a look at FOR Rescue's website here. I can personally vouch for their organization and confidently assert that they are some of the most animal-loving individuals I've encountered.
If you're lucky, you might even find a dog as cute as Teddy!


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Homeland Security: More Insecurity for Christians?
|Jeh C. Johnson, new DHS secretary: gay agenda advocate
|Mohamed Elibiary: a radical Muslim in DHS
Bringing you articles by a man who has felt God's call to alert God's people in these last days.
|Jeh C. Johnson, new DHS secretary: gay agenda advocate
|Mohamed Elibiary: a radical Muslim in DHS
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Franklin Graham's Warning !
Franklin's warning of coming persecution of Christians echoes what his mother Ruth and father Billy have clearly stated. Re Ruth, see search engines including Google for "Letter from Mrs. Billy Graham." To see what Billy has written, Google "Famous Rapture Watchers - Addendum."
Since Franklin blamed the Obama administration for his own National Day of Prayer snub and persecution, and since he accused "Christian" Obama of "giving Islam a pass," readers can get some rare insights into Obama and his fellow travelers by Yahooing "Obama Supports Public Depravity," "Obama Avoids Bible Verses," "Separation of Raunch and State," and "The Background Obama Can't Cover Up."
To see some exceptional in-depth studies of coming persecution, see two unique books by media figure Joe Ortiz entitled "The End Times Passover" and "Why Christians Will Suffer 'Great Tribulation' " - both published in the US and UK by AuthorHouse. Also Google "Margaret Macdonald's Rapture Chart," "The Unoriginal John Darby," "Pretrib Rapture Secrecy," "Pretrib Rapture Dishonesty," "Pretrib Rapture Pride," "Pretrib Rapture Politics," and "Pretrib Rapture Stealth" - most by the author of "The Rapture Plot" (the most accurate and comprehensive history of the 183-year-old pretrib rapture view) available by calling 800.643.4645.
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Cops mistake college student for burglary suspect
TRUMBULL -- A routine trip to school turned into a nightmare for a Monroe man who says he was roughed up this week by police who mistook him for someone else wanted on burglary charges.
Thomas Cahill, 20, said he was driving southbound on the Routes 8/25 connector to Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport for a Wednesday afternoon class when police came up behind him about 1:30 p.m.
"There were three cops parked on the median and they pulled me over," Cahill said Friday.
Two officers came up to his car with guns drawn and ordered him out, Cahill said.
"As soon as I put my window down, they told me to get my `(expletive) hands in the air' and they pulled me to the ground," he said. "They were swearing at me and one put his knee on my head, and another told me to shut the (expletive) up."
He repeatedly asked what he had done wrong, Cahill said, and officers refused to tell him. After police had been holding him on the ground for about 10 minutes, Bridgeport officers arrived, Cahill said. "I heard one say, `you've got the wrong guy, we told you he had blond hair,' " said Cahill, who has brown hair.
He then learned that he had been pulled over because Trumbull officers thought he was a man that Bridgeport police had been chasing on the suspicion that he had been involved in a burglary, Cahill said.
"Bridgeport police were looking for possible burglary suspects, possibly driving a gray Ford Taurus on Route 8 and 25 near exit 5," said Trumbull Deputy Chief Michael Harry. "Officers observed a vehicle matching that description" in Cahill's car, a silver Taurus.
Cahill said he was driving in the extreme left lane and pulled over as soon as he realized officers wanted him to, but Harry said he refused to pull over.
"He slowed down, but wouldn't pull over," he said.
"I was in the third lane, I couldn't just dart over the other two lanes," Cahill said. "I pulled over as quickly as I could."
Officers did removed Cahill from his car at gunpoint, which is standard procedure in such situations, Harry said. "For their own safety, the officers drew their weapons when they took him out of the car," he said. "I'm sure it was not as rough as he said -- he is probably not accustomed to being handcuffed."
A Bridgeport officer advised them that while it was the right type of car, Cahill wasn't the burglary suspect, Harry said. "They then took off his handcuffs."
Officers were searching his car and taking pictures of both him and the car while he was handcuffed, Cahill said. "They were laughing at me," he said. "They had their guns pointed at me and one false move because I was nervous and I could have been killed."
And when he was let go, it wasn't before he was issued a $100 ticket for failing to pull over promptly, Cahill said, a charge he plans to fight.
"I pulled over as soon as I could get through the traffic," he said.
Not according to the officers on the scene, Harry said. "Had he pulled over when they came up behind him with lights and sirens, there probably wouldn't have been any issue as far as the ticket goes," he said.
For the case of mistaken identity, Harry said he hopes Cahill can understand the situation.
"I would apologize to him," Harry said, "but I hope he would understand the circumstances."
There has been a rash of burglaries recently and Trumbull officers are working with Bridgeport officers to apprehend the suspects, Harry said.
But there's no excuse for the way he was treated, said Cahill, who is discussing his options with an attorney.
"I am lucky that I was not shot, and I will not forget the anxiety that I felt thinking that I can lose my life right now," he said. "Something needs to be done about these officers that abuse their power -- what happened to the days the police officers were willing to help you and protect you?"


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Recently I was treated to seeing Matilda the Musical and my son loved it!
Special pricing on select performances is available through the end of the year with $97 seats available Halloween week (this week). Here's the Telecharge link
For those that have seen an love the show already here's a color your own Matilda bookmark. MATILDA Halloween Bookmark


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SMITHS STATION, Ala. (WTVM) - A Phenix City man is dead following a vehicle crash in Smiths Station Wednesday morning.
The accident happened at around 7:08 a.m. at the intersection of Lee Road 298 and U.S. Highway 280 East. The accident claimed the life of 78-year-old Sammy Parker.
According to the Lee County Coroner' s Office, Parker's vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer truck. Parker was rushed to Piedmont Columbus Regional emergency room where he died from multiple blunt force injuries.
The coroner's office said it appears that Parker pulled out in front of the tractor-trailer. Alabama State Troopers are investigating the accident.
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For those interested, I recorded a short course, only 2 hours, with Logos Mobile Ed on The Identity of Jesus.
It is in many ways a seminary level summary of NT Christology, covering major bits and pieces, with a view to how you get from Nazareth to Nicea.
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Course Outline
Unit 1: The Historical Jesus
- Jesus and the Kingdom
- What Did Jesus Think of Himself?
- Did Jesus Think He Was God?
Unit 2: The Gospels
- Overview
- The Gospel of Mark: An Apology for the Crucified Messiah
- The Gospel of Matthew: The Davidic Messiah
- The Gospel of Luke: The Prophetic Messiah
- The Gospel of John: The Elusive Messiah
Unit 3: The Apostle Paul
- Paul's Divine Christology: Part 1
- Paul's Divine Christology: Part 2
- Concluding Remarks on Paul
- From Nazareth to Nicaea


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Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States and confronting its challenges has remained a problem to the United States health sector, especially among outpatient clinics. Guided by health belief model, the purpose of this needs assessment was to identify patients age 50 and older in outpatient clinic located in a large metropolitan city in Texas who should receive information on the need for colorectal cancer screening based on their risk for developing colorectal cancer as outlined by American Cancer Society. A sample of 70 charts of patients age 50-75 years was randomly selected and audited using descriptive statistics. Among the patients aged 50-75 years attending the outpatient clinic, 25.7% were African Americans, 71.4% were Hispanic, and 2.9% were Caucasians; 42.9% were male and 57.1% were female. The rate of colorectal cancer screening was 12.9%, a rate that is lower than the rate for all Texans, which was 54.1% - 59.2%. CRC screening was ordered for 62.9% of all patients; 24.2% of clinic patients were identified as being at high risk for colorectal cancer. The low rate of screening may hamper early detection of colorectal cancer in outpatient clinics setting. It is recommended that the outpatient clinic develop intensive campaign to increase patient awareness about the need for and benefits of colorectal cancer screening, especially for those at high risk for developing colorectal cancer. The findings of this study may raise awareness on the chasm in quality of health care availability and provide insight on colorectal cancer and its prevention.
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Recommended Reading List for Middle School
While adhering to a recommended reading list for middle school isn't always a requirement, it can be a great help to educators and parents when choosing age-appropriate reading material for children in this group.
Types of Books
When it comes to middle schoolers, who are typically in grades 6-8, there's no limit to subject matter. Many books on a recommended reading list for middle school students feature children who are the same age as the readers, or slightly older. There are plenty of fantasy books on the list, as well as historical fiction, which is good for teaching today's child how families lived in past decades. Most books will be chapter books and can be humorous, scary, exciting or serious.
Recommended Reading List for Middle School Students
Every school or homeschool plan may differ when it comes to what it wants its middle schooler to read, but this is a general list that parents and teachers can use for suggestions.
- Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis: The story of a Depression-era boy who flees an abusive foster home in search for the man he believes is his father.
- The Sammy Keyes series by Wendelin van Draanen: With titles such as Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief and Sammy Keyes and the Hollywood Mummy among several others, this series of books featuring the mystery-solving Sammy will be a literary treat for kids who love sleuth books.
- Still a classic, A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle is a fantasy story about three teens who go on a dangerous, wild adventure. A 1963 Newbery Medal winner, this book is still enjoyed by many kids today.
- Under the Blood Red Sun by Graham Salisbury is a wonderful book about the struggles Japanese-Americans faced during World War II, seen through the eyes of a teenage boy.
- The Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer: The title character in this series of fantasy books isn't your typical teen hero; in fact, he's an evil genius bent on reaping a big ransom by kidnapping a fairy.
- Dealing With Dragons series by Patricia C. Wrede: Not your average princess, Cimorene is a girl who tomboys will probably identify with. Follow her adventures as she lives with dragons and fights evil wizards.
- The Cay by Theodore Taylor is another World War II-era story about a boy who befriends a man that he initially held prejudices against based on the color of his skin.
- Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo is the story of how a big, ugly dog helps a 10 year-old girl trying to come to terms with not having a mother and making new friends.
- Another book about dragons, Jeremy Thatcher, the Dragon Hatcher by Bruce Coville relates the tale of 12 year-old problem-plagued Jeremy and what happens when he unwittingly buys a dragon egg.
- Steal Away by Jennifer Armstrong is a good choice in historical fiction that can teach young readers a lot about the trials of slavery, escaping to freedom and personal prejudices.
- What Could Go Wrong? by Willo Davis Roberts is another great read for mystery lovers. When three cousins unwittingly pick up a piece of paper that holds the key to a crime, they become involved in an adventure that they'll never forget.
School or Summer Reading
Parents can make regular library and bookstore visits a fun part of summer, so that children have access to plenty of books when they're out of school. Encourage children to read books outside of their usual subject matter when you can - they may discover new themes and characters to love.


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I have two suggestions to help. First, is to contact firstname.lastname@example.com for members of the International Bond and Share Society. If you are not a member, it gives you another reason to join and support Scripophily http://www.scripophily.org/. The auctions are well run using items consigned from other members. If you decide to participate please remember that the Society does not perform valuations and a brief introductory email contact is the best first step. I recently purchased an item in the June 2011 auction and although I struggled with the currency, the Auctioneer was very understanding, thanks again. I am looking forward to the September 2011 auction.
Second, if the certificates have some value, contact your favorite dealer and see if they would be interested in either an outright purchase or a trade so you benefit as much as the dealer. What is important to remember is that the dealer still needs to cover expenses and can only offer a percentage of what it can attract in a full retail environment. Still, that amount can still be above your acquisition price. I recently traded certificates that I had multiple copies for two that I had been watching for some time. At the retail level, once the dealer sells the certificates I traded, they will yield a higher price than what I received, but the operative word is "when" they sell. The dealer must catalog, advertise and store them and if they know a collector interested in a certain subject, it is because they spent considerable time building personal networks of collectors providing insight and expertise.
On a separate note, this month I recently acquired a nice certificate of The Barnes Automatic Car Coupler Co. with an amazing vignette. See the Barnes certificate below.


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Foch (fosh), Ferdinand. Generalissimo of the allied armies during World War I. Foch was born at Tarbes, Hautes-Pyrenees, France, of Basque-Alsatian parentage, 1851. He joined the French Army in 1870, and fought in the war against Prussia. In 1898 Foch was appointed lieutenant-colonel and professor of strategy and tactics in the war college. In 1905 he was made regimental commander of artillery, and in 1910 commandant of the war college. In the early stages of the invasion of France in 1914, Foch stopped the great German drive toward Calais, and later won the victories of Ypres and La Bassee. The plan whereby Joffre defeated the German armies in the great battle of the Marne was largely due to Foch, who came to be regarded as the master tactician among the allied commanders. On March 26, 1918, following the gigantic German attacks which drove back the allied line in Picardy, jeopardizing Paris and Calais, Foch was placed in supreme command of the allied armies. Holding the enemy's powerful thrusts to local gains, he organized for the counter-offensive. On July 18, he inflicted a stunning defeat upon the Germans, blocking their fifth great drive of the year, and began a campaign of continuous attack against all the Teutonic allies. Foch's consummate ability as a strategist was shown in an uninterrupted series of victories on all fronts. by well-timed offensives, the military power of Bulgaria, Turkey, and Austria was crushed. Under relentless pressure, the great German army, beaten in every important battle, was practically driven out of France. To escape the impending annihilation of her forces, Germany, on November 11, 1918, signed an armistice, surrendering enormous war supplies and yielding the military occupation of the Rhine. In recognition of his distinguished services, Foch was created marshal of France.
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More than half-a-million Australians with severe breathing difficulties from chronic lung disease will have the price of a life-changing drug slashed.
The Turnbull government is listing inhaler Trelegy on the PBS for those with moderate-to-severe obstructive pulmonary disease.
It will mean instead of paying $1200 per year, patients will pay a maximum $39.50 per script from Friday.
Concession patients will pay $6.40.
Health Minister Greg Hunt says the condition is the second most common cause of avoidable hospital admissions in Australia.
It is also a leading cause of death and disease burden after heart disease, stroke and cancer.
"Six hundred thousand Australians will have access to medicine which otherwise they might not, that will literally make a profound difference to their quality of life," Mr Hunt told ABC TV on Sunday.
Australians with type 2 diabetes will also have access to Trulicity for less than $40 a script from June 1, saving patients about $1700 per year.
Simponi will be listed for Australians suffering from ulcerative colitis, saving them around $15,800 per year.
While about 500 patients with Stage IV clear cell variant renal cell carcinoma will be able to access Cabometyx, which without the subsidy would cost around $129,800 a year.


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Sylvia L. Whelchel, AD, is recognized at the Ayurvedic Doctor level of Professional Membership by NAMA (National Ayurvedic Medical Association) and has 12 years of experience working with clients in her practice in Maui, Hawaii. She started studying Ayurveda in 2006 under the guidance of Dr. B. Ganesh, a renowned Ayurvedic physician in Chennai, India. She was one of the few students to study one on one with Dr. Ganesh and her studies have taken her back to India numerous times.
Prior to her Ayurveda studies Sylvia studied and practiced Natural health, Herbal therapy and Nutrition since 1992 and Yoga philosophy and Yoga Therapy since 2000. She has attained over 1500 hours of Yoga studies and Training since then.
Having come from a long history of Disease in her own body, Sylvia has a deep understanding of doshic imbalances and uses these tools in her practice to help her clients' balance their doshas through specialized treatments, herbal formulas and lifestyle changes. Her holistic approach enables her to create individualized programs, specifically tailored to the particular needs of each client. She is clinically trained to offer authentic Panchakarma programs and personally guides and supervises your process throughout your treatments. Her goal is always to educate and inspire empowerment.
In 2015, Sylvia developed My Daily Dosha, the first interactive Dosha tracking site and training course available online. She uses this site to work with her clients and her students in developing a deep understanding of how the doshas fluctuate based on our daily choices in life.
In 2018 Sylvia returned to India and completed an Advanced Panchakarma Training program at an Ayurvedic Hospital under the guidance of Dr. Shubangee, a clinical Ayurvedic Doctor in Kerala, India. After completing this final training she is now offering NAMA and PACE approved Authentic Ayurveda Trainings in Maui. Sylvia also offers individual classes and workshops on Ayurveda and Yoga.
I have been a client of Sylvia's for about 3 years. She has helped me tremendously in correcting ailments I have had for many years. Her extensive knowledge of Ayurveda and her commitment to helping her clients achieve health and balance is evident in her caring advice and wonderful treatments. I look forward to my treatments every time I visit Maui.
— Chrysan Dosh, Sacramento CA
I tried regular doctors, pharmaceutical drugs, surgeries, and holistic healers and nothing worked until I found Sylvia and Ayurveda. I had musculoskeletal injuries, depression, aging, chronic pain, excess weight, and pain-killer dependency. Sylvia and Ayurveda immediately helped me. Sylvia's intuitive, professional, and caring demeanor are enhanced by the superb ambiance and obvious effectiveness of her treatments. She helped me understand the science of Ayurvedic self-diagnosis and self-healing. She saved my life. When you want better health, more energy, less pain and a happier life, Sylvia is the person to turn to.
— Pete B., Michigan
For years I suffered from chronic tightness and aches in my neck and shoulders and tried almost every therapy imaginable — traditional massage, chiropractic, acupuncture, rolfing, healing touch, and more. Ayurveda has by far been the most effective treatment in relieving these symptoms, and Sylvia has been my Nightingale. She is an accomplished practitioner who has extensive training in Ayurveda and other fields. Her nurturing touch and dedication help to make the experience a memorable one. Ayurveda also helps to balance the nervous system and give one a feeling of tranquility. I highly recommend Sylvia and Ayurveda to anyone wanting to make a positive life change.
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7 Ways My Choice To Go To Therapy Has Benefited My Toddler
I've been in therapy (off and on) for nearly three decades. Depression and anxiety run in the family, so my grandmother — the woman I spent most of my time with — proactively put me on the path to mental wellness. I understood the role therapy would play in my life, and how it might be harder for me to cope with basic life things thanks to omnipresent roadblocks. When I'm actively involved, it doesn't always feel like I'm making progress, but there are definitive ways going to therapy has benefited my toddler, whether I realized it at the time or not.
The last round of intensive therapy sessions, I had a near 3 and 8 year old. I worked part-time at a running store, was a full-time writer, I was training for a marathon, and my marriage had experienced some bumps (as it had often over the years). I was severely stressed out, and knew it, but continued pushing through the barriers. It's what I've always done, however ineffective. I'm the type of person who thrives on being busy, even to my detriment, so while I didn't realize the damage I was causing my emotional state, it soon became clear I'd have to dive back into therapy (and soon).
In the summer of 2014, I had an actual breakdown and, honestly, the therapeutic journey this time around was different than all the others. I wasn't preventing a slip, I was inside of it. With a small support system in place, I made great progress through Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), group therapy, and a slew of techniques I practiced. One therapist at the time (I had several) even offered me a worry stone to rub instead of my bare knuckles (something I'd been doing as an obsessive compulsive disorder tic). It seemed like that time, more than others, I was on the right path to feeling alright and on the path to becoming the person my grandmother always believed me to be.
Then, just as I felt on top of the world with my mental health, my grandmother died. I'd like to say therapy helped me through that grieving period but, at the time, it didn't. Seemingly all I'd learned disappeared into a well of sadness, and I wondered if I'd ever find it again. It took some time after she passed, but with my kids looking to me with these big, doe eyes full of hope, I remember all the lessons I learned through those different therapists, channeling them when dealing with my kids and particularly my toddler. Here are some of the ways therapy is essential to parenting, and really, in being alive.
I'm More Patient
Going to therapy taught me a lot about myself, particularly how impatient I am with myself. In learning different ways to stop, take a breath (or 10), I'm not only doing my toddler a solid so that he gets the best version of me in the heat of the moment, but it helps in the way I view myself. I can't say I'm a completely different person now, but I am learning how to be just a little more patient and that says a hell of a lot.
I Listen When My Kid Talks
Listening, and actually hearing someone, is something some of us have to work at. I've always likened myself to a good listener, and then I realized my kids have been trying to tell me things for awhile and I'd only get pieces of it.
Going to therapy showed me how to really hear what people are saying. My toddler has, in turn, becomes a great communicator and listener himself, because I've treated him with the same respect first. Now, we all feel understood and that's a beautiful thing.
I Can Share Techniques
I've learned a lot through various therapy sessions, and they don't only help me. I've taught my toddler how to breathe deeply when frantic over a toy, taught my older daughter how to ground herself when she's hysterical, and taught my partner how to visualize when he's stressed.
I'm More Confident In My Decisions
Confidence has always been a struggle of mine but, through therapy, I've gained much of what I do have. The ability to understand and learn about my behavior, and how to deal with it in a positive, beneficial way, transfers into my daily life.
My Empathy Muscle Is Stronger
When talking through different things, my therapist helped me see things from other perspectives, bringing other ways of thinking to light. Without even realizing how much more empathetic it made me, I'd often return home to deal with a sibling squabble in a new way. I hope to teach my children, through my actions, how to be more empathetic and therapy has definitely helped me achieve that.
I Can Be At Peace At Home
The best part of therapy is that I can vent for an hour, get everything off my chest, and return home like a new woman. Those long days it's just me and my toddler? This cleansing is supremely beneficial to the both of us because I can just focus on being mom without any baggage or other stressors.
I'm Able To Be Fully Present
One of the hardest things to do as a mother, sometimes and especially during the very busy or tough days, is to be fully present. When I'm home all day, those little moments are taken for granted and, when I'm gone, I'm sometimes too exhausted to really be there once I return. Some things I've learned in therapy have helped me better focus on staying in the moment. Honestly, with how quickly childhood fades, this is the best lesson anyone could teach me.


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I hope all of you will come to the July 7th meeting for not only the topic that will be discussed, but also to have a chance to say good-bye to our professional advisor Dr. Brad Ingrao. Dr. Ingrao has accepted a position as a professor at a University in Florida and begins his new job on August 1, 2018.
Come say THANK YOU to Dr. Ingrao for his invaluable assistance to our chapter as a professional advisor – we have been honored that he has shared his expertise in matters of hearing loss at our meetings. His future students will be very lucky to have him!!
Have a very safe July 4th — see you on the 7th.
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Hack/Slash vs. Vampirella
Issue #2
The Blood Red Queen of Hearts continues her quest to win the love of the Mad-god Chaos by sacrificing innocents. Cassie Hack and Vampirella have teamed up to put a stop to it by any means necessary. Including a good, old fashioned baseball bat beating.
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[Ménage Amour: Erotic Ménage a Quatre Romance, M/F/M and M/F/M/M, Multiple Partners]
He is Sports and Entertainment World's Man of the Year. She is the woman lucky enough to marry the highest paid quarterback in the history of the Professional Football Confederacy, but Cassie Teller's luck doesn't stop there.
They are the Tellers and some believe they're untouchable. They enjoy a lavish lifestyle with all the perks to go along with it. This includes a discreet threesome.
But those living in the public eye seldom escape the press unscathed. When Cassie decides she wants one more man, a bitter ex-wife drives the press closer and closer to unveiling one very dark secret. Soon two professional football super-stars face the unthinkable--losing their careers.
This is an "atypical" Ménage Amour title with spousal sharing.
Note: There is no sexual relationship or touching for titillation between or among the men.
Siren Erotic Romance
5 CHERRIES: "I have been a fan of Destiny Blaine since the very first book I read of hers and let me just tell you, this book is above and beyond any book than I had read from her yet. It was scorching hot and I am surprised the book didn't spontaneously burst into flames. The ending of Sports Wives 3 was brilliant and it couldn't have ended in a better or funnier way. If you are a lover of ménage writing, then Sports Wives 3 is definitely the book for you. If watching a football game on Sunday is not your thing, leave your man to watch it while you read this book and the outcome will be a very exciting afternoon. You will be a lover of at least football players when you are finished reading it. Be sure to have a pitcher of cold water, you are going to need it. This was an arousing and brilliantly written book and now I am off to read books one and two!" -- Val, Whipped Cream Reviews
"Damn Cass, you're so wet tonight." Steve growled against my vagina.
I didn't dare tell him why the puddle in between my legs dripped more like a waterfall. Looking at Mark's cock and watching him then made me want with something I didn't recognize—greedy hunger—a need so powerful, I didn't want to wait.
"I'm dying here." I held my breath and pressed my mound closer to Steve's tongue. He leisurely swiped at the entrance and then buried himself in my cave.
"Oh, God, this isn't…going…to work."
His hands cupped my ass and he held me to his mouth, sipping and drinking, licking and sucking. The man must have watched when Mark dined on my pussy because I think his skills improved and truth told, he didn't need a lot but now, oh now, it was so hard to resist the driving urge to simply soar.
Mark bent down and held my upper body against his, tilting my head up and slightly over my shoulder, his tongue licked my puckered lips. He nibbled at my mouth and then feasted on a kiss he wanted remembered.
My hips rolled forward and I clawed at Mark's neck trying to hold him, and bring him closer. Pulling away, he searched my eyes and just held me there. Steve's teeth scraped over my pussy lips and clit.
My jaw fell open and I screamed their names, one at a time maybe, or maybe gibberish fell. I chanted them all at the same time. "Kiss…me," I pleaded and heaven help me, I moaned. "Oh God! Steve! I need all of you."
Mark held the nape of my neck tighter, his eyes holding onto mine, my hips jerking off the beanbag as I pressed harder against Steve's tongue and mouth. He wanted to hold me there, a kiss away from a lavish seduction. An unruly smile formed across his mouth and with a man's intention, he could press into my cheek at any given time.
"It's good, isn't it sugar?" The husky sound of his voice finished it.
I clutched at his neck and shoulders. My hips gyrated whether I wanted them to or not and Steve still licked, his tongue swiping up higher than I ever remembered him going. His tongue dipping inside of me, tasting me, taking me and oh yes, loving me like he always knew how.
"Don't stop…" I rose and fell with back to back orgasms riding forward. I screamed again with a final shudder pulling me over the last ridge and I wasn't surprised when I found three cocks ready to bury and hide. I had a place in mind for each.


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Auckland City 3, Team Wellington 0
Kiwitea Street, Auckland, February 15 2015
It's crunch time in the ASB Premiership, and after today's fixtures there was good news and bad news.
I'll get the bad news out of the way first.
Today's top of the table clash at Kiwitea Street was a virtual Minor Premiership decider with all the pressure on Team Wellington to avoid defeat and stop Auckland City getting away on them and forging a four point lead with a game in hand. The game had promise. The team in yellow beat the third best team in the world 4-0 in Wellington back in November, so should have been full of confidence going into this match. But alas, instead they went down with a whimper.
Despite competing quite well in the first half, missing a penalty, and being quite unlucky to be down 2-0 at the break, they capitulated in the second half and despite only conceding one further goal, one got the sense we could have played the game into the middle of next week and the visitors still never would have scored. They gave away too much possession far too cheaply to be within a bull's roar.
Auckland City on the other hand looked right at their very best. All class, particularly in the midfield, their possession game simply strangled the life out of their opponents so it would be a crime to take anything away from that.
However for Team Welington, the harsh fact is two of this season's three losses, to WaiBOP United and now Auckland City, have come in their last three games. They will need to lift during the run home to ensure they don't start to be labelled with the dreaded chokers tag. They have led this competition for a vast chunk of it but now all of a sudden their chances of taking the minor premiership look slim to non-existent. They'll need to pick up momentum going into the playoffs and the O-League. Most importantly they need to find the confidence to be afraid of nobody – particularly Auckland City FC.
So that was all a bit disappointing.
But, and there is a massive BUT, the good news is other results around the various other traps this weekend now make the rest of this completion look rather juicy indeed, and picking the remaining two ASB Premiership semi-final positions still up for grabs looks to be in and of itself something of a fascinating exercise. With Waitakere losing to Hawkes Bay and Wanderers dispatching Canterbury (a feat anyone who watched the young 'uns play last week will be far from surprised by) the table now looks like this:
The biggest shock for me is how much of a hole Canterbury United have dug for themselves. They are a better side than their table position suggests although with only 4 points separating third from second bottom, this race is wide open and the runs home of the various contenders underline this quite nicely:
Auckland City: WaiBOP (away), Canterbury United (home), Waitakere (home), Weenix (away)
Team Wellington: Southern United (away), Wanderers (home), Waitakere (away)
Hawkes Bay: Weenix (away), Southern (away), WaiBOP (home), Canterbury (home)
Waitakere: WaiBOP (home), Canterbury (away), Auckland City (away), Team Wellington (home)
WaiBOP: Auckland City (home), Waitakere (away), Weenix (home), Hawkes Bay (away), Southern (home)
Wanderers: Team Wellington (away), Southern (away)
Weenix: Hawkes Bay (home), WaiBOP (away), Canterbury (home), Auckland City (home)
Canterbury: Auckland City (away), Waitakere (home), Weenix (away), Hawkes Bay (away)
I think we can safely conclude that you can stick a fork in Southern, they are done, and likewise positions one and two now belong Auckland City and Team Wellington in that order. The battle is for the other two semi-final spots.
Wanderers only having two games left is decidedly unhelpful for them. Looking at the above, the easiest run home for the other contenders appears to belong to Hawkes Bay, and by all accounts they are playing well enough to find themselves in the playoff places. That third position is theirs to lose. Much will depend on WaiBOP's next two fixtures. If they can somehow squeeze 3 points out of them they will be looking very good indeed, although that is no easy task. Unless they can pull off a miracle mid-week, their game at Fred Taylor Park holds the key. The rest of Waitakere's draw is very tough. If WaiBOP stumble, my money is still on Canterbury to, unlike on their trip to Cambridge, be the ones to come from behind and get the last laugh. But I'd be interested to hear other people's predictions?
One thing's for sure, we are in for a rather curious few weeks indeed!
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Enzo Giordani
A grassroots sports photography enthusiast based in Auckland, New Zealand, and a fan of the most magnificent football club on earth - A.S. Roma.


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Packing a lunch every morning—whether it's for your beloved spouse, children, or yourself—can be a total drag. Heck, even with all the time in the world, you think packing lunches is still a pain. Well, you're not alone. Lucky for you, we've compiled a list of handy bento gizmos and gadgets to make your mornings easier—oh, and also, you'll be able to make insanely cool-looking bento lunches with half the usual effort. Sounds great, right?
What is a Bento Box?
A bento box is a box-shaped container specifically made to hold takeout meals, such as onigiris. There are various types of bento boxes ranging from daily-use plastic containers to beautifully handcrafted and lacquered wooden bento boxes. Get a sturdy (aka microwave- and dishwasher-safe) plastic bento box for your everyday bento lunch.
Handy Bento Tools
What should I pack for lunch today…? Stop wasting your time thinking about what to pack, and just let these bento tools do all the work. Even if you're not much of a cook, these gadgets will make you look like a master chef.
Shokupanda Sandwich Mold
A play on word of 'shokupan' (sliced bread) and 'panda', the Shokupanda will change your sandwich game, once and for all. All you have to do is press down the panda face stamp onto the top slice of bread to make an imprint, then slather on jam (or whatever your choice of topping) onto the bottom slice. Stack up the slices and cut out the panda face using the cutter, and now you have bites of cuteness ready to be packed.
Food Cutters for your Bento
Is your bento looking a little monotone and dull? Let these shape cutters help you transform your boring bento into a work of art. Just press one of the food cutters down onto a slice of your food of choice (e.g. carrots, cheeses, and etc.) to cut out little hearts and flowers. It's a great tool to own if you're in need of some final details.
Edible Bento Dividers
Have you ever opened your bento box after carrying it in your bag, only to find your packed items all mixed up on one side of the tupperware? Well, now you can keep all your items separated with these edible food-partition cutters. Use your favorite ham, cheese or vegetable to cut out bear-, fish-, bird-shaped dividers. Just slide them between your rice and side dishes to keep items in their designated places.
Make everything super KAWAII with Seaweed Cutters
Make your rice balls less, er, plain … by adding faces to them! Why? Because you can. The Seaweed Puncher will allow you to cut faces out of sheets of nori. All you have to do is punch a few smiley faces out and place them on your delicious onigiri. The happy-face onigiris are guaranteed to make you smile.
Nigitte Mite Mite
Circular, triangular, elliptical … well, that's about it for onigiri shapes—if you don't own the Nigitte Mite Mite molds. This tool will mold your onigiri into cars, buses, airplanes, hearts and more in just a few simple steps: 1) put some cooked rice into the compartment, 2) press down with the lid to shape your rice balls, and 3) gently push out the molded rice balls. If your child is going through a fussy-eater phase, this element of surprise might get him/her to eat.
Sausage Cutter
With this apparatus, even sausages can make your bento more appealing. Just take a skinless or thin-skinned sausage and press it onto this sausage cutting tool, before tossing it onto the frying pan. You'll have sausages shaped like an octopus, a crab, and a sunflower in seconds.
For Anime lovers, you can also find sausage cutters from your favorite series. Check out the One Piece sausage cutter above!
Hard Boiled Egg Shaper
If you don't even have a few seconds to spare in the mornings, this is your tool. Just let some hard boiled eggs cook on the stove while you get ready for work. Once the eggs are firm, just peel and plop them into these cute animal molds. You'll have cutesy rabbit- or bear-shaped eggs in no time.
Must-Have Bento Accessories
If you've used a few of the tools to make your bento funky, but feel like something's missing, maybe consider using these fun accessories.
Character Fork Picks
Ditch the wooden toothpicks for these reusable plastic picks. Perfect for picking up sausages, vegetables and whatever else a toothpick can pick up, these picks are eco-friendly and adorable. Available in various shapes, sizes and colors, these picks will instantaneously add character and color to your bento. Look at how cute these Rilakkuma food picks are below!
Silicon Cups
These reusable and environmentally friendly silicone cups are perfect for bento items that may contain sauce or juice, like pieces of fruit. These colorful cups will keep your bento looking organized while preventing rice or sandwiches from getting soggy.
Mini Sauce Bottles
If you're bringing a salad but don't want your lettuce to get wilted and soggy from the dressing, just bring the dressing with you separately. These reusable, leak-proof plastic bottles are perfect for holding single portions of salad dressing and soy sauce. Hello, crispy lettuce!
Bento Kits
If all of this information is overwhelming and you don't know where to start, or if you're a bento-making novice, consider purchasing one of the bento kits. Containing onigiri molds, shape cutters, cute character picks, and nori punches, you'll have all the tools you need to create your very own Hello Kitty or Pokemon bento. Each kit comes with recipe cards and a user's manual with pictures, so all you have to do is follow the simple steps. Once you get the hang of using the tools in the kit, you can expand your repertoire by purchasing some new bento tools.
No more Excuses!
Now that we've introduced all these new tools, you have no reason to pack boring lunches. Enjoy making lunch with Japanese bento box accessories and tools!


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Adam's Projects - Elephant with Flowers
Posted by Adam Malec on 25th Mar 2019
My daughter inspired (made) me want me to make her an elephant on the CNC. I found this cool design and adapted accordingly.
The timber I used was Wattle that I laminated years ago and only just now decided to use it. Wattle is one of those species that is not really used for furniture and even burning in the fire place due to the amount of soot produced. But for something small it worked a treat as it is a hard wood and cuts really well.
The bit I used was a 60deg V router bit found here. These high quality V bits have 2 sharp flutes which means you get a really good cut and last a long time. You can also use a single flute V bit found here.
The Easel project is found here and for the purists, the SVG is found here.


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Top 5 Best Rappers/Rap Bands from New York City!
Today we are going to handle one of the most heated debate in all Hip-hop history: who is the GOAT of New York? Even in France, this debate pops up sometimes and nobody can agree, everyone has a strong position and doesn't want to move from it, friends argue and fight… So, today, I'll give you my personal Top 5 of the best rappers and rap bands from New York City. Be prepared for a 100% subjective ranking and to insult me in the comments saying that I don't know anything about rap, that I'm not from New York and that I should shut my French mouth! Let's go! Also, a big thank you to our friends of Black Power Clothing for their help writing this article!
Honorable Mentions:
Before ranking my personal top 5, here are the rappers or bands that I have to mention as they didn't make it. It's the part where I expect the most debate and the most tears of rage as I willingly forgot to put your favourite rapper.
Cam'Ron: Killa Cam from Harlem and the Diplomats deserve to be mentioned, but I can't put them in this top as I don't think their influence was big enough. Except the single Oh Boy, none of his songs really crossed the ocean, not enough classic songs in my opinion and the movie Paid in Full was not that good even if Rico is the best character.
Tekashi 6ix9ine: I know some people are talking about him as the new King of New York, but let us be serious two minutes here. I like the guy's energy but he's been here for 6 month and probably going to jail for the next 30 years when I write this article. Of course, I won't put Bobby Schmurda in this top either. Side debate tho: who created the biggest future classic between Gummo and Hot N*gga?
Wu Tang Clan: Now we're starting with the controversial choices, I didn't put the legendary band from Staten Island in the Top 5 New York. First, I personally really like some of the members (Method Man, Raekwon, ODB) but there are some others that I don't find that good or charismatic. Also, even if they have some classic albums, I didn't really care about their most recent activities, like the Reunited album or the unique 2 million dollars album. I didn't think all of that was relevant and it just looked like riding on the wave of their diehard fans. In addition, I think that except some songs like Triumph or C.R.E.A.M their albums didn't age that well. For those reasons, they'll stay a very strong honorable mention!
P Diddy: He could actually be in this top because of the whole influence he had on the music industry in general with his label Bad Boy Records, but he still is more a dancer or a label boss than a rapper.
2Pac: Just because, while he was technically born in New York, nobody really associates 2pac with New York City. His affiliations with Death Row make him more of a symbol of the West Coast in most rap fans mind. Otherwise, he would have make the Top 5 with no problem as he is one of my personal favourites.
Cormega: Obviously, he doesn't make the Top 5 but I wanted to talk about this artist I really like. That's a shame he was fired from The Firm because he was outshining Nas on every song…
Rakim: There are so many purists that are going to get mad for it, but I don't put Rakim in this top. The Hip-Hop media dictatorship wants all of us to like Rakim for some reason, saying he is "the greatest MC of all times" and "the best lyricist of all time". First, I'll tell you as a French listener that the lyrical level in the whole American Rap is not that impressive, and the way our languages are done make lyrics are way more important in French music than in English. Therefore, I think the "best lyricist" in US rap have the lyrical level of a medium/pretty good writing French Rapper, which explains why I don't put so much importance on that aspect (and also because I understand half the lyrics of course). Anyway, Rakim is legendary but his music aged really bad, way worse than Wu Tang if you ask me. Also, a lot of people interested in Hip-hop but not that knowledgeable have no idea who he is, which means his influence on the mainstream public wasn't big enough to last.
Jay-Z: Yes, Jay-Z doesn't make my top 5 best rappers/rap bands of New York, what are you gonna do about it? Let me explain why I don't put the legend of Brooklyn into this ranking while you'll see him as number one in almost all NY top 5 you'll find. First, even worse than with Rakim, there's some rap media dictatorship telling us we should love Jaz-Z because he is the best and I don't like that. Personally, I didn't grow up with Jay-Z that much and each time I ask one of his fans to give me 5 Jay-Z classics they stop at 3 at best (Hard Knock Life, Izzo, Big Pimpin, I know there are more I am just quoting the ones I hear the most). So yeah, I'll say it now and never again, Jay-Z is the most overrated rapper of all time (along with Kendrick Lamar, but that's a debate for another day). He would have appeared on this top easily if it was about the 10 best, but you have at least 5 New York bands or rappers that are in front of him for me.
Capone-N-Noreaga: The legendary band CNN from Queens doesn't make my top 5, but they really were scratching the door! I personally think this band and its influence on international rap is minimized. They are part of this really street, thug and quite dark NY rap from the Queens during the end of the 90s, and they are the second best at that after a band we'll talk about later!
Alright, now that we distributed the honorable mentions, let's get to the actual Top 5!
This picture is cool but Shawn Carter doesn't make it to the Top 5!
Notorious B.I.G
The legendary Biggie from Brooklyn is number 5 of my top list. Notorious is maybe the most iconic rapper in the history of New York, because among other things of the 90s feud between B.I.G and 2pac (East Coast vs. West Coast), the whole pop culture cult about him (movies, tv shows, posters…), his whole influence that is still huge nowadays, the fact that he is one of the first names that come out when people talk about the GOAT and, obviously, his tragic personal story. And while I love Biggie Smalls and his music, I can't put him higher in this top for one good reason. His career was just too short, he released only Ready to Die and Life After Death as albums and didn't release enough titles. Nowadays, we can only imagine what would have been B.I.G's influence on Hip-hop if he didn't lose his life so young…
The King of Brooklyn
Earl Simmons from Yonkers, aka Dark Man X, is a New York legend and completely deserves this 4th position. While he might be the less technical, less talented and definitely the less lyrical artist of this list (DMX is one the rappers using the smallest vocabulary), we don't really care about that. Because when you have this broken voice and when you are so sincere and can express feelings so strongly just with your singing, that's all what music is supposed to be about. If you ever listened to DMX, you know you can feel all of his fucked-up life, struggles and personal demons in a 3mn song, way better than any other rapper in the world. On the downside, I think DMX had trouble choosing the right instrumentals and surrounding himself with good producers in his career. Also, the movie Belly pretty much sucked (Nas is also guilty of this one), watch it today and try to tell me the opposite. Anyway, DMX is the strongest and most powerful voice of New York and we all hope he can find a way to overcome his demons and find peace in the future!
DMX, most sincere rapper in the game and father of 15 children
In number 3, I put Nasir Jones of Queens. You probably know all about Nas already. Arguably the best flow in Rap History as he demonstrated on Represent for instance, the album Illmatic which might be top 3 rap albums of all time and a complete dominance on other rappers during the 1994-1996 period. He continued delivering masterful music the years after and he is still active nowadays, but I still think he never matched the level he had during this period, except maybe on It Was Written with The Message or Affirmative Action. He also decided to utterly destroy poor Jay-Z on Stillmatic with the classic beef song Ether, which some people deem the most violent of all time. It would take 10 pages to describe Nas' career so I'll stay short, you could actually put him first on this list and nobody would find much to say against it.
The famous Nasir Jones
Mobb Deep
Havoc and Prodigy created one of the most legendary band in the whole Hip-hop industry. Nowadays, all young rappers still freestyle on Mobb Deeps instrumentals, because everything sound better on a Havoc prod. They are the main representant of the dark/thug rap style of the New York industry of the 90s, making you feel the atmosphere of the projects during a cold New York winter night. Mobb Deep is the band that had the biggest influence on French rap (the 2nb biggest rap industry in the world, before UK) with all rappers trying to do some Mobb Deep until the beginning of the 2000s, especially around Paris. Anyway, Mobb Deep released so many classic songs it would be impossible to quote them all. Just take their first album Infamous and choose a song randomly, it is a timeless classic. They deserve the 2nd place because their music didn't get old in 2018 and I think it's because of the sheer simplicity of their instrumental and their flows.
The infamous M.O.B.B.
50 Cent and G-Unit
Yes, Curtis Jackson aka 50 Cent is number one of my personal top of the best NYC rappers of all time! I didn't put him there because I think he is the best technically, the best lyricist or even the best at choosing his producers but because of the whole impact he had on the industry and my generation as a whole. When Get Rich or Die Trying was released in early 2003 with Eminem and Dr Dre's support it was an international earthquake and 50 cent became almost instantly the iconic image of the American rapper for the rest of the world. From 2003 to 2008, 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Young Buck and Tony Yayo were everywhere. I don't think we've ever seen a crew imposing such a domination on the whole American rap industry like the G-unit did in the 2000s. They were beefing with everyone and always winning (from Fat Joe to Cam'Ron and poor Ja Rule that got his career ruined because of that), releasing lit mixtapes all the time with DJ Whoo Kid and DJ Green Lantern and using any media possible to have a lasting presence. Both GRODT and The Massacre are classic albums, as well as Beg for Mercy from G-Unit and 50 Cent still have a big influence today (more from movies and tv shows like Power than for his recent music). For all those reasons, it's time to officially that 50 Cent and the G-Unit are the real Kings of New York!
From left to right, Young Buck, Kidd Kidd (joined after the golden age), 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo
Thank you for reading this top! It's harder to do more subjective than a musical top as it goes with your personal tastes, the influence music had on your personal life and a bit of nostalgia. That's why I know you probably have a completely different top than me, so don't hesitate to share it in the comments! If you enjoyed this article or found it interesting, please check our clothing collections! If you also enjoy rap from Detroit or Los Angeles, check out our 8 Mile T-shirt and our Straight Outta Compton T-shirt as well!


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Welcome to the new Chronic Pain group.
I'm Kelsey and I'm the moderator of the group. I look forwarding to welcoming you and introducing you to other members. Feel free to browse the topics or start a new one.
Why not take a minute and introduce yourself.
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Hello fellow pain sufferers
It has been my experience that burning the nerves where they are being pinched by surrounding bones, is a temporary fix as the nerves grow back. I've found that wearing a back brace helps relieve nerve compression. When I worked at the V.A., where my back problems began, the Doctor's there measured me for a Corset. Wearing it every day for two months, my back problem eased, and the dang Corset self destructed from daily wear. My chief complaint with the Corset was it limited the amount of air I could breathe while seated. Standing all day improved my breathing. Those with chronic back pain might ask their physicians about a Corset!
The device alleviated 85% of the pain, and Medication took care of the remaining break through pain. Ive been on Oxicodone 15 mg, three times daily, and Gabapentin, 900mg, three times daily.
Also, I take Bayer Back and Body, 3× daily.
Little pain, No depression, Positive Attitude. Oh yeah, I'm on the Fentanyl Patch, 100mcg per hour. Best of luck to all.I have Peripheral Neuropathy, but Peripheral Neuropathy doesn't have me!
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How am I handling it? Not well. My feet hurt and burn all the time. Neuropathy began around ten years after I began treatment for major depression. The two don't do well together for me. I'm working with a pain specialist, but nothing we've tried has helped the pain. I'm considering a spinal cord stimulator. Right now, I take morphine sulfate contin, Cymbalta, Clonazepam, Oxycodone, Bupropion, Lidocaine cream, and things for allergies, plus vitamins, hoodia, and experimenting with Marijuana. I've been quite active the past couple of months, but depression and suicidal ideation have been worse, partly because of the change of season which reduces the amount of activity. I just try to take life a day, or an hour at a time.
I have peripheral neuropathy in my arm due to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome which went untreated for for whole life. (II was 56 at the time of surgery) It was not diagnosed because the symptoms did not include the usual suspects. A smart pain doctor did a very thorough eval and ordered an MRA that proved the veins, nerves and arteries were pinched between the first rib and clavicle. With no blood flow the nerves were forever damaged and I remain in continuous pain. My pain clinic is insisting I reduce my medication so I hurt a lot and can't type any more at this time. Be back later though.
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I tried a back brace for the upper back. It has a part that fits just above the breast. I have COPD and when I wear the brace, I can't breath. I had to make a choice on whether I wear the brace and ease the pain or breath. I had to make the choice to breath. But boy to I hurt.
When we hurt like this, who wouldn't get depressed? But there are days when I am in tears! My general doctor wanted to put me on a anti depression medication but I didn't do it yet. I don't like them and besides I can't afford an other pill. I try to stay busy, but when I use my arms…..Well…..
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Hello, Sister, I hope you'll find some hope and help in this forum. I think anyone who posts on sites like this will tell you that depression and pain can be like constant companions. It's as if they feed off one another. I saw in your post that your fibromyalgia diagnosis and your auto accident occurred close to the same time. It's important to get both under control, and I hope you're under the care of specialists in psychiatry, and neurology or pain management. This isn't something your primary physician should be treating her/himself without at the very least being in consultation with specialists.
Getting the right match for antidepressant medication often takes trial and error. There's no one 'fix' for it; however, there are many good and effective medications you and your psychiatrist can experiment with until you find what's right for you. Sometimes it will be a combination of medications. Exercise, to the extent you're able, and healthy eating are just as important. I notice you're only a few years older than me. When we were growing up, the doctor was the 'boss', and didn't like to be questioned. It's vital that you have a doctor who is willing to work WITH you because you are also in charge of your health. As difficult as it is sometimes, try not to be too discouraged during the process of finding what will work for you, and don't suffer in silence.
The same goes for whoever is treating your pain. You may have to try different strategies before you find what works for you. Physical therapy might help too.
I have a history of depression; however, this pain thing is more new to me. I was handed off to two specialists before receiving a diagnosis of myofascial pain syndrome. You can read about it on the Mayo Clinic and other web sites if you're interested. I don't think it's necessary to go into great detail in this communication; pain is pain. I mentioned my diagnosis because sometimes similar therapies are used to treat myofascial pain and fibromyalgia.
I took a second look when you mentioned your auto accident. I was very recently injured in one myself. Thankfully, I'm alive and able to write to you, but I also feel like I've been hit by a freight train, and the medications to treat the resulting pain are only intended for short-term use.
I hope to see more posts from you on this forum, telling us of your progress. May God bless you and keep you, look upon you kindly, and give you peace.
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Most people don't understand our pain because it can't be seen. We are our only advocates in our health. Have to talk to docs. I unfortunately have exhausted all pain relief except meds. Don't want to take them. Just trying to keep positive
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I have Fibromyalgia and depression along with 3 herniated discs in my back and stress fractures. I also have kidney disease and high blood pressure. Some days are very hard to even get out of bed. I know what suffering with severe pain is all about About 4 months ago I saw a Gerontologist and she prescribed Cymbalta , and Tramadol twice a day. The Cymbalta has helped some. I used to be on Tramadol 4 times a day and felt much better, but because it's a narcotic she won't prescribe any more than twice a day. I also take Tylenol and use an ice pack and heating pad. I am 82 years old and I can't cry with the pain because the movement makes it worse. I hope you can find some way to feel better. It helps to talk with someone or read all the post on the board.
Thank you so much for your response! I too am on Cymbalta and another anitdepressant whose name I can't remember now. Then the neurologist prescribed the Lyrica and Tramadol. My doc said I could take it every six hours; wish doctors were all on the same page. I've just begun to use heat and cold and they do make some difference. It sounds like you've got some additional very difficult conditions…I'm sorry and hoping you have some special Thanksgiving plans. If not, know that this Benedictine community is praying for you. Meggie
Thank you for taking time to respond at such length. There is a psychiatrist involved who is very good. We had the depression sort of under control…and this eye pain just exploded. So we're in the trying things mode again, which really triggers my frustration. I really am working on gentleness and patience and walking each day. meggie
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I have been on anti-depressants for many years. I agree some of them are awful…horrible side effects and no help. But I did finally find a really good psychiatrist by telemetry (like Skype) who put me on a couple of meds I'd never taken before and experimented with doses and times a day and it was almost working…until this eye pain exploded. Sounds like you're not on a health plan that covers a psychiatrist?? Be sure to find a really good one if you do decide to go this route…one you can really talk to. I hope your holidays bring some joy and peace. meggie


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Sexual Health Education and Advocacy Throughout Harvard (SHEATH) will kick off its seventh annual Harvard Sex Week with its first event this Sunday, the 28th at 4 PM. This year's Sex Week will encompass a total of thirteen different events geared towards increasing education and decreasing stigmatization over sexual relationships in college. These events will be spread over the course of eight consecutive days, hosted in various classrooms within Sever, Emerson, and Harvard Hall.
Sex Week is a series of workshops, lectures, and discussions centered around sexuality, sexual health, gender, and relationships. Programming includes conversations that work to integrate the personal and the political, covering topics ranging from body positivity, non-monogamy, racial preferences in dating, and virginity to the arguably more taboo workshops on period sex, BDSM in the dorm room, and sexual fetishes.
Within the line-up will also be a keynote address by Dr. Laurie Mintz, Pd.D., a licensed therapist and professor of psychology at the University of Florida, on the topic of "orgasm equality." The address will cover some of the material Mintz discusses in her most recent book, Becoming Cliterate, which won the 2019 Society for Sex Therapy and Research Consumer Book Award. The week will be capped off with Sexpardy!, a trivia game show co-hosted by both SHEATH and Sexual Health Awareness & Relationship Communication (SHARC) educators.
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HTC Incredible :: Facebook Error - Cannot Retrieve NotificationsSep 21, 2010
I got my HTC Droid Incredible back in July, and it worked amazingly for the last couple of months. All my apps have been running smoothly until recently, when Facebook started giving me problems. Now I don't know if this is a server thing, facebook itself, or a glitch in my phone, but I keep getting error messages.
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