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A Lick and a Promise by Halrloprillalar / prillalar
Prince of Tennis, InuKai, 3000 words, G.
Things get weird. Inui tries to work out why.
"Everyone cuts that corner." Inui slashed a line across his diagram of the tennis courts.
"I don't." Kaidoh didn't look up.
"I know you don't. But the first years especially don't like to run."
A leaf drifted onto Kaidoh's book and he brushed it away. "Tell them not to cut."
"That only works for a day or two. I need a way to alter their behaviour more permanently." Inui tossed his notebook onto the grass and stretched out on his back. The ground was cool, almost cold, and the chill felt good against the warm air. He closed his eyes and went through the creative idea generating process he'd read about on one of the productivity blogs he followed.
A bug landed on his mouth. Inui sputtered and propped himself up on his elbows. The bug was gone before he could see if it was a useful specimen. The tree branches moved with the wind, shaking sunlight into his eyes. He rolled onto his side and looked up at Kaidoh.
Kaidoh's back was against the tree and his legs were crossed, balancing his book. He turned the page and Inui just caught the picture of a cat disappearing underneath the words. It reminded Inui of his great aunt's cat, Tama-chan. He always ran and hid whenever he saw Inui coming.
Tama-chan also liked to scratch the furniture and eat any food that was left out, no matter how high up it was. Privately, Inui thought the cat could use a short sharp shock but his aunt never even tried to train him. Inui even went so far as purchasing a book called Your Perfect Cat Companion and leaving it around the house, but she only took the chapter on Fine Feline Dining to heart.
"Hmm," Inui said. If he recalled correctly, which of course he did, a good method of cat training was to spray the cat with a plant mister when it was about to do something wrong.
Inui leaned closer, in case Kaidoh was reading Your Perfect Cat Companion and was on the chapter on Maintaining Discipline. But it seemed more like a novel about two boys who stowed away on a pirate ship and had fabulous adventures. Involving cats, apparently. Kaidoh lifted the book a bit and Inui couldn't read any more. He dipped down to look at Kaidoh's arm instead, specifically the forearm, because it was there.
There were four freckles near Kaidoh's wrist and if Inui connected them with a pen, they would form a parallelogram, almost a square. There was a scrape just below Kaidoh's elbow, from when Kaidoh slipped and fell during his shuttle runs on Monday. And all the hairs on Kaidoh's arm were standing up, almost goosebumps, even though the day was warm.
Inui leaned down until they brushed against the end of his nose, so faintly he was only half sure that he felt it. He was so close that he couldn't focus, until he looked down, outside the smudged lenses of his glasses. He wanted to trace the lines between the freckles, measure the angles.
Instead, he put out his tongue and licked Kaidoh's arm.
It tasted like nothing at all, which was strange. Inui licked a second time, to be sure. Nothing, not even a faint hint of salt. Inui sat back. "Maybe if I hid and sprayed them with a hose."
And Kaidoh was frozen, holding completely still except for a muscle in his jaw, which was twitching. He was staring down at his book and his face was flushed, like he'd been running in the heat.
"To keep them from cutting the laps," Inui clarified. "It's effective for training cats, so I thought it might work for the first years as well. What do you think?"
"I don't know." Kaidoh kept his head down and his eyes on the page.
"We always had trouble getting you not to do too many laps." Inui rolled onto his back. "Would spraying you with water have made you stop?"
Kaidoh snapped his book closed and shoved it into his bag. He jumped to his feet.
"Leaving already?"
"I have to run," Kaidoh said, even though it was still at least half an hour before his scheduled workout.
"Not yet, though." Inui sat up. Kaidoh was acting weird and it made Inui feel weird too.
"See you," Kaidoh said, weirdly, and left.
Inui lay on his back, looking up through the leaves, and wondered why.
He settled on a sprinkler system. That way he could automate the first-year habituation process and not have to take time out from his own training.
There was a garden supply store nearby that would probably have what he needed. Of course, shopping would be more fun with someone else along, not to mention a sprinkler system could be heavy, so Inui gave Kaidoh a call.
The phone rang quite a long time and Inui was just composing his voice mail message when Kaidoh picked up.
"Hello," Kaidoh said, and even though it was over the phone, Inui could tell that Kaidoh was standing all stiff and weird and awkward.
"Hello, Kaidoh. I was just wondering if--" Inui noticed that he was standing all stiff and awkward too. So if they went shopping, would it just be weird there too? Which would probably prevent Inui from properly evaluating the sprinkler systems. Also, it would be uncomfortable. "If you had a good run yesterday."
"Sure." Kaidoh didn't say anything else, which wasn't that unusual, but the way he didn't say it was definitely weird.
"Okay then," Inui said, and rang off. He gave his shoulders a shrug and shook out his arms until the awkwardness was gone. Then he sat on the bed to think.
Obviously something was causing Kaidoh's strange behaviour. Since he had been fine when they'd arrived in the park before, it had to be something that occurred while they were there. And since they hung out in the park like that fairly often, it had to be something unique to yesterday.
Maybe something Kaidoh read in his book, like when he was a baby he was bitten by a pirate and now he had a pirate complex which caused him to become weird. But that didn't seem very likely.
So maybe it was because Inui had licked him. Which, Inui had to concede, was probably not normal social behaviour. He'd just wanted to, somehow. But why would it cause all the weirdness?
The weirdness should be studied. Only then, would Inui know how to deal with it. But when he got out his notebook to take down some preliminary data, he found he didn't know the unit of measurement for weirdness. He didn't even know if it could be observed.
Inui dropped the notebook onto the floor. Then he licked his own arm.
It didn't taste like anything either.
Inui was wrist-deep in mud when his mobile rang. He held onto the pipe with one hand and stretched out, straining until he could just reach his jacket with his fingertips. He twitched the pocket and the phone fell out onto the grass. A bead of sweat rolled down his back. He stabbed at the speaker button.
"Senpai?" Kaidoh's voice sounded thin in the night air.
"Kaidoh." Inui's joints loosened and he smiled. "Are you having an enjoyable evening?" There still seemed to be a substantial amount of weirdness. Less than before, though. By maybe as much as 30%.
"Sure." There was a pause. "How about you?"
"Excellent." Inui wondered if the same amount of weirdness was experienced by both parties or if it could be different for each of them.
"Inui-senpai, I called to--"
Inui's grip on the pipe join slipped and he lunged to grab it again. The stack of jets clanged into a heap and Inui landed in the mud, the breath oofing out of his lungs.
"Am I on speaker?" Kaidoh said.
"Yes." Inui wiped his face with his free hand, smearing even more mud onto his glasses. Some dirt got into his mouth and it crunched between his teeth. "But nobody else--"
Kaidoh cut in. "You sound busy."
"I'm not," Inui said, even though he really was. Which was actually strange behaviour for him too. He wanted to tell Kaidoh he was glad that Kaidoh had called but all of a sudden that seemed like a strange thing to say. "Did you know that if you take the prime number 73939133 and chop off the last digit, you still get a prime?" Which was strange and probably not of general interest.
"Good-night, senpai."
Water shot out and hit Inui in the face. He sputtered, forced the pipes back together, and started installing the jets.
It was eight pm when Inui finished. When he'd swiped the worst of the dirt from his face and arms, he picked up his phone and scrolled through his contact list. But it just felt too weird. Anyhow, Kaidoh was probably busy chopping the digits off primes.
Inui pulled his shirt over his head and picked up his racquet. He took out the new training schedule for Kaidoh. In case they ran into each at practice. Or maybe he'd just email it later.
He put it in his pocket and headed out to the courts. A bounce of excitement went through him: today was the premiere of the new Anti-Lap-Cutting system. First was stretching, then he'd turn the water on.
Unusually, nobody was on the courts yet. They were all clustered by the fence, staring through the wire and talking in excited voices. Some sort of special match? Inui pushed through a gaggle of first years so he could get a better view.
The courts were flooded.
Just in case, Inui calculated the odds that a freak torrential rain had fallen from the cloudless sky while they were in last period. They weren't good.
"We'll have to cancel practice." Tezuka stepped up beside Inui.
"It looks like it's worse down by D-court," Inui said.
"It's covered in mud. We're still trying to find out what caused it."
Inui spotted Kaidoh by the corner of the A-court fence. Their eyes met and Kaidoh looked the other way. Inui pushed his glasses up his nose. "There's a small chance there was a freak torrential rain storm this afternoon."
Tezuka turned. "Inui."
"Well, you know how cats hate water?"
Inui scooped up another shovelful of mud and poured it into the wheelbarrow. Clearly, he should have been more careful inspecting that pipe join. The training schedule fell from his pocket and disappeared under the muck. Clearly, he should have been more careful about everything.
By the time he was done, he was sore in muscles he didn't even know the name of. He made a rough job of washing up at the sinks, then dragged himself back to the club room to change.
Kaidoh was inside.
He jumped up when Inui opened the door, his book falling splayed onto the bench. He didn't speak and Inui could almost see the weirdness filling the room like fog, could feel it cold and clammy against his skin. If he tested the air how many parts per million would there be? "Kaidoh?"
Kaidoh picked up the book and smoothed the pages, closed it, put it back down. He opened his mouth like he was going to say something, then closed it again.
"Shouldn't you be out running?" Inui swiped his forehead with the back of his hand to keep the sweat out of his eyes. Kaidoh didn't answer, didn't look at Inui.
The worst of it was Inui didn't know where to look either or even what to say. Their conversations were usually fairly one-sided but this one was zero-sided, all of Inui's words sucked up by the weirdness.
Kaidoh picked up the book again and sort of leaned it against the top of his bag, like he was maybe going to pack up and leave but hadn't quite decided yet.
And Inui didn't care any more whether weirdness was a wave or a particle; he just wanted it gone. "Everything has been awkward between us," Inui said. "Ever since I licked your arm."
Kaidoh's head jerked up and their eyes met for one stabbing moment. "I--"
"So why don't you lick me? Logically, that should balance things out."
"I don't think..." Kaidoh held the book it in front of his chest.
Inui crossed the room and held out his arm. "Go on." Kaidoh didn't move. "Kaidoh. Please."
Kaidoh dropped the book. He circled Inui's wrist with his fingers. He bent his head. Inui waited for the weirdness to fall away, to feel normal again.
What he felt was Kaidoh's tongue slide carefully along the soft hollow of his elbow. What he felt was the hair on the back of his neck stand up and the cartilage in his knees liquify. What he felt was more weirdness, a different, crackling, better weirdness that reversed his polarity and pulled him in instead of pushing him away.
Kaidoh dropped Inui's arm. Inui lifted it up again, his wet skin cooling in the air, his wrist bare and bumping with his pulse. He brushed his fingers across the faint patch of damp, trying to assimilate, to synthesize.
"Senpai." Kaidoh looked away, sideways. The tops of his cheeks flushed pink and he tensed, like he was waiting for the starter's gun. "Okay?"
Inui wanted to move in, step closer, so he did, toe to toe, backing Kaidoh against the bench. He stretched both arms to touch the wall, trapping Kaidoh inside. Kaidoh went still, looking straight ahead, his breath puffing against Inui's breastbone. They weren't touching anywhere.
"Kaidoh," Inui said. "I believe I licked you twice."
The seconds dropped slowly by: two, three, four. Inui's shoulders ached from shovelling but he didn't lower his arms. Six, seven, eight and Inui didn't know what he was doing, what he was waiting for.
Then Kaidoh grabbed him around the chest, slamming their bodies together, pressing his cheek into Inui's neck. Inui rocked back, staggered a step, and wrapped his arms around Kaidoh.
They stood close, like two warm magnets clicked together. Inui could feel Kaidoh breathing, his ribs pushing against Inui's. Inui wasn't sure if he was actually breathing himself. Kaidoh's mouth moved against Inui's skin, the wet of his tongue swiping upwards and Inui definitely wasn't breathing now.
"Okay?" Kaidoh muttered and Inui sucked in enough air to manage a yes. Kaidoh stepped back, letting go. Inui caught him by the shoulders. He bent down, he couldn't not, and touched his lips to Kaidoh's. Just a brief press and then he let go altogether.
"Okay?" Inui said.
Kaidoh looked up. "Yes."
"Okay." Inui smiled and got half a smile back from Kaidoh before he looked away. It still felt weird, prickly exciting tongue-twisting weird, and Inui had no more clue about how to fix that than before. Maybe Fuji would know.
He let go of Kaidoh and went to his cubby to change. When he looked back, Kaidoh was still smiling. "I was going to offer to train with you now, to make up for missing practice," Inui said. "But my muscles need to rebound after such strenuous activity."
"I'm sorry." Kaidoh sat down on the bench.
"For what?"
"Tezuka-buchou said not to help you."
"I'm sure he knows best." Inui sat beside Kaidoh. "But I still have to figure out a way to keep the first-years from cutting that corner." He glanced at the book in Kaidoh's hands. The cover photo was a dog swimming in the ocean. Possibly towards a pirate ship, though that wasn't actually in the picture.
Inui didn't know much about training dogs, though he could read up on it. Or maybe... "I could get a dog, a fierce guard dog, and chain it up at the corner so they have to run around it so they won't get bitten." He grinned. "It's foolproof. I just have to figure out which breeds of dog are best." He hoped the dog wouldn't be too expensive; the sprinkler system had cost quite a lot.
"Why don't you just make them run more laps?"
Inui stared. "But that...makes a lot of sense, actually."
Kaidoh shrugged and put the book inside his bag. His sleeve rode up and Inui could see the parallelogram of freckles there. He reached out and traced them with his finger.
"Senpai." Kaidoh pulled his sleeve back down. "I have to go running."
Inui didn't know if he'd made a mistake or not. Kaidoh's shoulders hunched up as he walked towards the door. The weirdness rolled between them, filling all the available space, making Inui's chest ache.
Kaidoh stopped in the open doorway. He darted back to Inui and squeezed his arm, pushing his forehead into Inui's shoulder for a few seconds. Then he turned and sprinted out into the sunshine.
The ache bubbled away. Inui's shaky knees dropped him onto the bench and he laughed until his eyes watered.
Then he got out his phone and called Fuji.
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If you are a Mac user, everything has suddenly become more expensive! We're seeing the Brexit effect as well as Apple's decision to up their prices. One of the cheapest MacBook Pro's in Apple's latest line-up has a 13" display with 512GB storage and 16GB RAM, and costs over £2000. It's a big jump from the £1500 MacBook Pro it's replacing – and we're talking about the price, not the power unfortunately. Also, the lower exchange rate between the US dollar and British pound after Brexit has made all Mac devices even more expensive.
Apple released a statement saying: "Apple suggests product prices internationally on the basis of several factors, including currency exchange rates, local import laws, business practices, taxes, and the cost of doing business. These factors vary from region to region and over time, such that international prices are not always comparable to US suggested retail prices".
Windows have upped their game massively through the years, particularly recently with the launch of Windows 10. Microsoft has also evolved from the launch of the first Microsoft Surface tablet, to become one of the leading manufactures of Windows PC's with the launch of the Surface Book. The Surface Book is a great option if you're looking to swap your Mac for a Windows laptop; it's on the same level of elegance as the MacBook Pro range, and it also comes with a detachable touchscreen.
The debate between Mac and Windows is hotter than ever with the huge increase in MacBook Pro prices, as well as the impressiveness of recent Windows devices. If you have decided to make the move, here are some tips for how you can ensure a smooth transition:
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The issue the OP experienced was not with the Windows PRNG, but with the PRNG built into Perl. They are quite different animals. The Perl PRNG is a 16 bit primitive PRNG that has been provided by MicroSoft's C run time for pretty much ever. It has long been recognised as a very flawed (some would say 'useless') PRNG, but much code has been written using it that would probably break if it were changed. If you have a serious need for a good PRNG for some application there are plenty of libraries around that will supply the need for various appropriate definitions of 'good'.
To a fairly large extent there is not a great deal of point in a compiler supplying a 'good' PRNG because there are many areas of compromise in the definition of good for any particular application. Anyone with a serious application for a PRNG will most likely either develop their own, or use library code developed for a similar application.
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Love is brave. I think the rest of the world forgets that sometimes. But military relationships require courage, especially before a combat deployment.
Planning to be apart for a year is brave. Imagining what would happen if the servicemember does not come back is braver still. Moving on as if nothing is going to happen and everything is normal is the kind of bravery only love can fuel.
This week Marie Ugenti Tillman, the widow of former NFL player and Army Ranger Pat Tillman, is working to make being that kind of brave a little easier. In her new book, The Letter: My Journey Through Love, Loss, & Life, Marie urges people to be brave enough to write a "just in case" letter to their families. As in:
- Just in case I don't come back I want the money used to put the boys through college.
- Just in case I don't come back I want you to know that I was fighting for my country: my country is you and our babies and my mom and my sisters.
- Just in case I don't come back I want you to know that you were everything a wife was supposed to be. That you made my life happy. That even though we didn't have 50 years together, the five we did have were the fullest, richest years anyone could ever want.
In her book, Marie writes that the "just in case letter" is the one she read until she had it memorized. It is the one that provided the most comfort over the years.
Although that kind of letter is traditional among troops on their way to combat, few military spouses have ever written a "just in case" letter. Like most civilians, the urgency isn't there. Writing a letter in which you imagine that you are the one who died is the kind of thing most of us avoid. Yet Marie Tillman argues that it is the most generous thing we could do.
"When Pat asked me to live, he meant that there's a weight to all of our lives, and he didn't want me to be frivolous with mine. It was a tragedy that Pat's life was cut short. But it's also a tragedy to live a long life that isn't meaningful. Our lives should have depth, which means pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones and not taking the easy way out all the time. That is the only way to really live."On her website www.justincaseletter.com Marie Tillman provides instructions about how to write that kind of letter. The website also provides a way to store the letter online.
Deployment offers its own struggles. But it also offers us a period in our marriages that we focus on the long story instead of on the here and now. We know it is brave to go out and face a military life. But it is braver still to be big enough to face all the possibilities that life entails-- and meet those possibilities head on.


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Archive: May 2018
Commencement Eve Preview Concert
The public is invited to enjoy "A Century of Bernstein and Beyond" — a special preview of Ithaca College's traditional Commencement Eve Concert — on Friday, May 18, at the Athletics and Events Center. Serving as a dress rehearsal...
Experienced and Innovative Leader Named Vice President for Finance and Administration
Ithaca College has named William Guerrero, an experienced and innovative leader with a record of achievement directing and improving financial performance in higher education and independent schools, as vice president for finance and administration. He will assume his new position on July 16.
Guerrero spent the majority of his career at the State University of New York (SUNY) College...
President Shirley M. Collado Honored at Dominican Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Ithaca College President Shirley M. Collado was honored by the American Chamber of Commerce in the Dominican Republic for becoming the first Dominican American president of a four-year college or university in the U.S. during a special reception on May 8 in Washington, D.C.
Held at the residence of the Dominican Republic's...
Archaeology Professor Talks Machu Picchu on BBC
Macchu Picchu is one of Peru's most visited tourist attractions, but archaeologists and explorers are still uncovering new mysteries about the ancient Incan city. Michael Malpass, a Dana professor at Ithaca College specializing in archaeology, joined "The Forum" on BBC World...
Variety Names Ithaca College a Top Film School
Variety has named Ithaca College's Roy H. Park School of Communications one of the best film schools in the world for 2018. Among the 40 schools named by the entertainment industry magazine, Ithaca College was chosen for its diverse...
Airport Transformation Will Enhance Experience for Ithaca College Community
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo traveled to Ithaca on May 3 to announce a $22 million project to transform the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, which is expected to be completed in 2019. The airport will nearly double in size and will add a federal customs facility for...
Ithaca Alumni Make Mark at Lambda Literary Retreat
The Lambda Literary Writers Retreat, begun in 2007, is not only one of the country's most competitive writing residencies, it's one of the few specifically available for emerging LGBTQ writers. Since 2010, Ithaca College alumni have had a significant presence at the retreat, with a trio of writers...
New Provost Meets Campus Community
Ithaca College's newly announced provost and senior vice president of academic affairs, La Jerne Terry Cornish, visited campus on May 1-2 to meet with faculty, students and staff. Bringing with her a sense of energy and optimism,...
Alumnus Inducted into National Inventors Hall of Fame
Little did Steven Van Slyke '78 know when he walked into Kodak to begin his first job after graduating from Ithaca College that his first assignment would become his life's work.
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Stephanie Paul
Resident Director
Back to PeopleStephanie is a Resident Director with Albany Park Theater Project, where she has been a director, choreographer, and composer on God's Work, I Will Kiss These Walls, Home/Land, and Feast. Additional theater credits include composition and music direction for The Royale (American Theater Company – Jeff Award Nomination), movement consultation for Water by the Spoonful (Court Theatre), movement direction for 6 Stories Tall (Adventure Stage Chicago) and movement direction for Lookingglass Theatre's LAB program. Stephanie is a Founder, Artistic Director and ensemble member of Be the Groove, a Chicago-based rhythmic performance ensemble. Her work with Be the Groove has been seen at numerous venues, including Chicago's Harris Theater, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Ravinia and most notably the Royal Opera House Muscat in Oman. Stephanie's performances have been described by the Chicago Tribune as "beguiling and passionate," and the Chicago Sun-Times noted her work as "brilliantly percussive." Stephanie is an Artistic Associate with Chicago Dance Crash and is on staff at Dance Center Evanston. She has taught at her alma mater, Northwestern University, Chicago National Association of Dance Masters and Ivivva's Inaugural Dreams Dance Convention. Stephanie's choreography has been set on numerous universities and companies including Ohio Northern University, Northwestern University, Chicago Dance Crash, and the Evanston Dance Ensemble. She has been featured on WTTW's My Chicago and is committed to the exploration of music and movement as integral components of storytelling.


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Seamedu Short Film Festival: Stepping Stone to a Successful Career
It is not an easy task to break into an industry that is as competitive and close knit as the film. So how do you do make or further a career here? It is all a game of how well you market yourself. If you are an amateur looking to get noticed or a professional looking to further establish your name, then placing yourself well in a short film festival is one of the best ways to get noticed. But why do we recommend that you come attend our short film festival? The reasons are listed below.
Why Attend the Seamedu Short Film Festival 2015?
Showcase and win
This is not just a meet or a screening. You can also enter a competition here. This competition is viewed and judged by some of the most noted names in the Industry today. Their reputation quite literally precedes them. These are the individuals you want noticing you. They not only see your skill but also get to see a relative picture of your standing among the upcoming set of film makers. A good short film might result in them offering you the guidance or maybe even the opportunity that you need to enter in the industry. You can learn and make an impression at the same time. Plus, if you win, you have the tag of being an award winning film maker. And that is always a good thing!
It takes an army to make a film. Making a short film might need a smaller army. But an army of any size is a must. So many roles to be played and such different skills needed. How often do you run into a camera guy or a screenwriter at your nearest coffee shop? At a short film festival, you are amidst your peers. At the Seamedu Short Film Festival, we encourage the youngster to get together and share ideas and opinions. It is a small world in this industry. Who knows you might just find a beneficial collaboration right here!
Make a deal maybe
Film buyers are not as many in India as of yet and this concept is yet to pick up. But it does happen sometimes or rather very rarely. You never know when someone might like the concept of your movie and might buy it from you then and there! It might just be your lucky day.
Gain some marketing mileage
In the digital world, you don't really need a screen to show off your movie. A YouTube channel will do. But if you have spent any time promoting your work online, then you know that it is easier said than done. Every film festival has an offline coverage. There are press releases and there is invariably someone from a local newspaper for a review. But what if you could get some mileage on the digital front too? We know what it takes to have the world notice you in today's times. We are doing it anyway. So why not come and take advantage of it?
But what do you do if you don't have a short film ready? Simple, we have for this very reason put together a 24-hour film making competition this year. This means that we give you a subject and you get 24 hours to sit together and turn into a movie, starting at script writing and going all the way till the post-production. If you don't have a film then all you need is team that is skilled and willing to put their skill to test!
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Recently I started at a prop firm in NYC. Some of the best traders in the country reside in this office and I have the privilege of hearing their insights everyday. I've also been exposed to less "popular" traders but those who have turned this "casino" into a consistent cash generating business. They have also achieved a position few have been able to actualize: the ability to withstand the test of time in the market. However both these peoples have one similar characteristic that I feel encompasses all others.
While listening to these traders everyday, hearing their comments, their dissatisfaction and happiness when a trade nears its completion. I do not listen to their words as much as the structure to what they say. Listening between the lines. Their trading style is not mine nor am I them, so to imitate them would be foolish. It would most likely lead to my own demise. There is one quality that we can learn from them that will propel us in our trading and take our lives to a higher vibration… TRUST IN YOURSELF. It really that simple! These top traders do not doubt their trades, they trust the moves they make, they trust their abilities to adapt their strategies to current market conditions, they trust themselves.
My experience with a friend was that he had great intuition on where the stock was likely to move next. 7/10 times he was correct, but he always scared himself out of the trade early. Once he started to recognize and trust his intuition he began to increase his profit and in my opinion I hear him cursing a great deal less. This quality of self should never be overlooked in trading, in whatever profession you choose, or in life.
How do you develop trust in yourself? Start to meditate on the concept of self trust and what it means to you. Write this down. Next keep a detailed log of what your true self is telling you to do. Take a "snapshot" of the feeling. If you are correct reinforce that feeling. Most of us are programmed not to see the trust & power we hold inside. Once you begin this practice let it flow naturally cause all the truth you need you already have. This idea finally clicked after a good friend / guide told me flat out, "you don't trust yourself." It imprinted itself on my psyche and I knew what it was these top traders possessed. These top traders didn't have a super mechanical trading system, they had a SUPER MENTAL SYSTEM!
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Ceramic Circle of Friends, handmade in Mexico.
Representing the celebration of friendship and family bonds. Incense or candles can be burned in the centre.
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text: Ai Weiwei's Appeal ¥15,220,910.50: Rotterdam Review 12:01 AM PST 1/24/2014 by Clarence Tsui FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME A fly-on-the-wall chronicle that might prove a challenge for those unfamiliar with Ai's running legal battles. TWITTER Dissident artist Ai Weiwei's latest documentary lambasts the illegality and illogic in the Chinese judicial system by recounting the treatment he received after being charged for tax evasion. Exactly three months after an Ai Weiwei documentary debuted at the IDFA in Amsterdam, another comes along and makes its bow in Rotterdam -- with the latest exploring the same period in the Chinese activist-artist's life as the former. But Ai Weiwei's Appeal ¥15,220,910.50, which received a world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam on Jan. 23, is a more challenging beast altogether: produced by Ai and his studio associates, the film is less a personal portrait and general celebration of his audacious deeds -- as Andreas Johnsen's IDFA entry Ai Weiwei: Fake Case is -- and more a reflection on the illegality and illogic of the Chinese state machine as it works to silence its dissidents. PHOTOS: 25 of the Most Anticipated Foreign Films of 2014 The titular number, which translates to about $2.5 million, refers to the amount of back taxes and fines Ai was asked to pay after being detained for 81 days in 2011 and getting charged for tax evasion. The clinical precision represented by the figure in the title speaks volumes about the nature of the film itself: charting Ai and his associates' two-year battle to protest the charges and his penalty, Ai Weiwei's Appeal can be technical at times and will be quite difficult to follow for those unfamiliar with the details of the case or how the law works in China. But those who go in prepared will be treated to sights absurd, Kafka-esque and even comedic in a way – which is even scarier given that everything is real. Bookended by Ai's mother, Gao Ying, visiting her son's installation at last year's Venice Biennale -- the artist, whose passport has been confiscated by the Chinese government, couldn't travel to present the piece about his confinement in 2011 -- Appeal is mostly a linear account of the confrontation between the Chinese authorities and Ai, once an officially-feted artist who has fallen out of Beijing's good books because of his criticism against the government's checkered human rights record. The beginning of the film sets the tone: as police officers arrived on Mar. 31 and April 1, 2011 to check on the identity documents of the workers at Ai's studio, the artist harangues them about the legitimacy of their actions and reads out legal clauses when the policemen fail to respond fairly. PHOTOS: THR Art Issue: Top 10 L.A. Artists Coveted by Hollywood While the first batch of law enforcement officers arrive with at least a pretense of civility, those who raid the studio, detain employees and arrest Ai at the airport a few days later are much less refined in their modus operandi – but it's precisely this complicated mix of soft and hard power which Appeal seeks to portray. It's a practice the film's six DV-armed cinematographers illustrated vividly, from capturing the most dynamic confrontations and details in static environments which actually convey as much as the sights of physical melee: the thick layer of dust covering the table of a consultation room at the local tax bureau is revealing, for example, of the authorities' infrequency in talking with, and not at, its citizens. But just as Ai, his wife Lu Qing and his team strategize and struggle, the artist is often heard spilling acerbic nuggets about his (and his compatriots') Sisyphian ordeal -- it's unreasonable to "expect the unreasonable to reason with you," he says. Or, on another occasion: "In China we're all suspects, it's just that we don't know what the charges are." The dashes of insight and humor shape Appeal as an illustration of a game of attrition between the artist and the authorities. As the situation drags on, it also often takes on the character of an artistic game for Ai and his team, such as when the studio gleefully produces tableau-like IOUs (complete with specially-designed stamps and signatures) as keenly as if it's a piece of conceptual art. But Ai is conscientious enough to not let the whole thing spiral into inadvertent comedy: after having his lawyer say how his failed attempt to fight the system is "microcosmic" of China's judicial landscape, the film ends with close-ups of the four people -- Ai's assistant, accountant, driver and company manager -- who speak of the inhumane treatment they received during their long confinement. The torture and humiliation has left its mark: one of them weeps as he speaks of being overpowered by "this mighty state apparatus." Even if a final on-screen title suggests that the authorities are not enforcing the fine, the film's revelations are a sobering reminder of what can always happen when Big Brother decides to unleash his power. Venue: International Film Festival Rotterdam (Spectrum), Jan. 23, 2014 Production Company: Ai Weiwei Studio Director: Ai Weiwei Producer: Ai Weiwei Cinematographers: Zhao Zhao, Li Dongxu, Guo Ke, Xia Xing, Xue Yutao, Li Jie Editors: Yuan Ze, Wang Yuye International Sales: Ai Weiwei Studio In Mandarin No rating, 127 minutes FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Clarence Tsui firstname.lastname@example.com @thr


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News in Brief
Wis. Voucher Aid Higher Than Public School Funding
Taxpayer-funded payments to children choosing to attend private schools in Wisconsin using a voucher will increase an estimated $217 per student in each of the next two years—payments that will continue to exceed per-student state aid for public schools.
State data show that the average voucher payment for a K-8 student next year will be $7,540 and $8,186 for a high school student. That compares with $6,703 in per-student state aid sent to public schools.
School choice advocates pointed out that public schools also benefit from local property-tax revenue, which combined with state aid, topped $10,300 per student this year school.
Vol. 36, Issue 27, Page 4Published in Print: April 5, 2017, as Wis. Voucher Aid Higher than Public School Funding
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Related Categories: San Francisco | Media Activism & Independent MediaView other events for the week of 5/11/2013
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Writers With Drinks is setting fire to its shoes and dancing in the ashes!
When: Saturday, May 11, 2013, 7:30 to 9:30 PM, doors open at 6:30 PM
Who: Veronica Belmont, Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore, Thaisa Frank, Seth Harwood, George Chen and Janis Cooke Newman!
Where: The Make Out Room, 3225 22nd. St., San Francisco
How much: $5 to $10 sliding scale, all proceeds benefit the CSC
About the writers/readers:
Veronica Belmont is a technology and gaming-centric video host based in San Francisco. Currently her projects include Tekzilla (a weekly tech help and how-to show on Revision3.com), Fact or Fictional on TechFeed, and The Sword and Laser, a science fiction and fantasy video show, podcast and community, co-hosted with Tom Merritt. Recently Veronica appeared on BBC America as the co-host of Gizmodo: The Gadget Testers, and she was the original host of Qore on the PlayStation Network. As a voice actor, Veronica has appeared in Fallout: New Vegas (Old World Blues) and the animated series SuperF*ckers.
Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore is most recently the author of a memoir, The End of San Francisco. She's also the editor of Why Are Faggots So Afraid of Faggots?: Flaming Challenges to Masculinity, Objectification, and the Desire to Conform (AK Press 2012), a Stonewall Book Awards Honor Book. Mattilda is the author of two novels, So Many Ways to Sleep Badly (City Lights 2008) and Pulling Taffy (Suspect Thoughts 2003). She is the editor of four additional nonfiction anthologies, Nobody Passes: Rejecting the Rules of Gender and Conformity (Seal 2007), That's Revolting! Queer Strategies for Resisting Assimilation (Soft Skull 2004; 2008), Dangerous Families: Queer Writing on Surviving (Haworth 2004), and Tricks and Treats: Sex Workers Write about Their Clients (Haworth 2000), which now also appears in Italian (Effepi Libri 2007).
Thaisa Frank's third collection of short fiction is The Fiction of Enchantment. Her most recent novel, Heidegger's Glasses, takes place in the mythical haven of an underground mine during WWII, the safety of which is threatened forever. It was published in 2010, reissued in paperback in 2011 and sold to ten foreign countries before publication. She is also the author of Sleeping in Velvet and A Brief History of Camouflage, both on the Bestseller List of the San Francisco Chronicle. Thaisa has received two PEN awards and her stories have been widely-anthologized—the most recent of which are in A Dictionary of Dirty Words, Harper/Collins Reader's Choice and Rozne Ksztatly Milocsi. She has published critical essays on writing and art and is the author of the Afterward to Viking/Penguin's most recent edition of Voltaire. Her poetry, which she writes secretly, appears in small publications. Thaisa has also co-authored Finding Your Writers Voice: A Guide to Creative Fiction, translated into Portuguese and Spanish, and used in numerous writing programs.
Seth Harwood's new novel In Broad Daylight comes out May 7th, and he's excited to read from it publicly for the first time at Writers with Drinks. In Broad Daylight features FBI agent Jess Harding chasing a bloody serial killer across the summer planes and white nights of Alaska. Seth has also published three other crime novels—Young Junius, This Is Life and the bestselling Jack Wakes Up – the last two of which take place in San Francisco and feature Jack Palms, ex-actor and would-be private sleuth. He holds an MFA in fiction from the Iowa Writers' Workshop and has taught creative writing at Iowa, UMass Boston, Stanford and City College San Francisco. Serialized versions of his work as free audio podcasts have been downloaded over one million times via iTunes, Podiobooks.com and at sethharwood.com.
George Chen has finally found a proper outlet for his brand of sarcasm and self-deprecation. These traits were ill-suited to the other worlds he has occupied as a musician, writer, and filler of 1099 forms. As a promoter he has organized comedy shows on a moving bus, at a still-life drawing session, and inside a comic book store. Of these attempts to put on comedy in unlikely locations, the best thus far has been the weekly showcase Cynic Cave at Lost Weekend Video (organized with Kevin O'Shea). He also co-produces the monthly multimedia show Talkies. As a performer he has appeared at Holy Fuck, Venice Underground Comedy, The Business, and the Porchlight Storytelling Series.
Janis Cooke Newman is the author of the Bay Area Bestseller, Mary (published in hardcover by MacAdam/Cage, and in paperback by Harcourt), a historical novel about Mary Todd Lincoln. Mary was a Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist, chosen as USA Today's Best Historical Fiction of the Year, and a Booksense Year-End Highlight. Newman is also the author of The Russian Word for Snow (St. Martin's Press, 2001), a memoir about adopting her son from a Moscow orphanage. Her writing has appeared in numerous anthologies, including Secret Lives of Lawfully Wedded Wives (Inner Ocean, 2006) and four Travelers' Tales editions.
About Writers With Drinks:
Writers With Drinks won "Best Literary Night" from the SF Bay Guardian readers' poll six years in a row and was named "Best Literary Drinking" by the SF Weekly. And it was namechecked in Armistead Maupin's latest Tales of the City novel. The spoken word "variety show" mixes genres to raise money for local worthy causes. The award-winning show includes poetry, stand-up comedy, science fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery, literary fiction, erotica, memoir, zines and blogs in a freewheeling format.
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These Classic Sneakers Are Britain's Most-Bought Fashion Item of 2017
Welcome to Who What Wear UK's Brit Month, a four-week-long riot of brilliant wardrobe-related things that just so happen to be British. From home-grown startup brands that we want to bring to your attention to the naturally awe-inspiring stylings of our nation's best dressed street style stars, this is your hub for the finest fashion intel from these fair Isles.
The most popular fashion items of 2017? Well, for once we're not going to give you the editor's slant of what we think should be or could be the most worthwhile purchases. Instead, we're looking at some cold, hard stats to bring you real-time answers. We teamed up with the stylish data crunchers at Lyst (the global fashion search engine) to find out what voracious shoppers—such as yourselves—have been tirelessly clicking to buy.
Charting back to the beginning of January, the information gathered is pretty astounding, and occasionally, surprising. There are items that we gave you the first scoop on—and warned you about their selling power—and then there are pieces in the mix that have become modern classics that defy any season, and that any girl would be proud to own.
So without further ado, let's dig into the data and reveal the most popular fashion items of 2017 thus far (with added shopping opportunities, of course).
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Style Notes: Adidas Originals' retro-style Superstar sneakers are by far the most popular of all purchases in the UK over the past month. So while you may think that Stan Smiths are the brand's ringleader, it's actually these shell-toe lace-ups that are garnering the most interest. Just as a heads-up, we've also heard about a growing interest in Nike's Air Max Thea, so if you're a trainer freak, be sure to investigate both options.
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The Fashion Cuisine
Style Notes: As Beatrice Gutu of The Fashion Cuisine explains in a post dedicated to another similar Zara shirt, buying such a thing is a really easy decision to make. The blue-shirt trend has been booming for seasons (actually years!) now, but there was something particularly versatile and throw-on about this new style. Also, being £20, it won't damage anyone's bank account too severely.
Distressed Denim Jackets
Style du Monde
Style Notes: Okay, in a dream world, everyone would snap up Balenciaga's distorted denim jacket (as seen on the likes of Taylor Tomasi Hill, above), but in reality, the key jean jacket that's flying out of stores belongs to Mango's plus-size range, Violeta, and features cut-away distressed patches just below the shoulders.
Mini Backpacks
Style Notes: From Kendall Jenner to Rihanna, we've noticed a rise in celebrities carrying micro-mini backpacks, but it looks like droves of stylish real girls are shopping for the same thing. This minimal style from ASOS has been flying out—but it's still available, and now reduced. Winning.
Raw-Hem Jeans
Style du Monde
Style Notes: Jackets aren't the only denim style being tied to distressing and rips: Raw-hem jeans are still going strong, and none more than those at Topshop. It's the retailer's classic skinny Jamie style that's the most popular, only it has a twist: the look of a let-down hem. That means they were once sewn up and have now been undone to reveal a sawn-off edge and degrees of fading.
Stud Earrings
Style Notes: The ear-piercing party continues, and the most popular brand in the UK for making it happen? Jezebelle. This London jewellery label has become known for its affordable diamonds, with the below pyramid stud being its standout piece, according to Lyst.
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Style du Monde
Style Notes: There are few independent British designers who could count themselves as bona fide It-bag creators, but Jonathan Anderson is definitely one of them. The designer's Pierce style was the most popular of 2016, and now its success is repeating all over again. No wonder they keep arriving in more sizes and colours all the time. The appetite for this designer handbag is very strong, but we've spotted a new J.W. piece on the rise as well.
Next up: the ultimate guide to French fashion.
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Mitch was nine years old when he was diagnosed with bone cancer. When he was in the hospital in December, he overheard the family next to him having a discussion that there would not be enough money for Christmas that year.
Mitch looked at his dad and said, "This isn't fair. How much money do I have in the bank?" His Dad, Steve, replied that he wasn't sure, but they could find out. Mitch insisted that they go get it.
Steve helped Mitch into his wheelchair and took him to the bank. Mitch withdrew all the money he had in his savings account and put it envelopes for the kids on the pediatric oncology floor at the hospital. He signed each envelope, "Love Mitch. XOXOXO"
Steve and Mitch returned to the hospital and delivered the envelopes by putting them on nightstands, under doors and on beds. As they were leaving the last room, Mitch exclaimed to his dad, "Dad, that is the most fun I have ever had! Let's do it again next year!"
Steve sadly replied, "Mitch, you are probably not going to be here next year." Unfortunately, Mitch's prognosis was not good.
Mitch asked his dad to do it again next year and Steve agreed.
Mitch looked at his father and said, "Dad, promise me you will keep helping kids with cancer! Pinky swear with me that you will do it forever!"
Steve did a pinky swear with Mitch to help kids with cancer as long as he lives. Mitch passed away on April 11 the following spring. The Pinky Swear Foundation was formed. We exist today because of that pinky swear!


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Emerging Markets Quality Trials
Welcome to eMQT, where AFRICAN LIVES MATTER! We are the bridge between the pharmaceutical industry and Africa, utilizing research healthcare experts and technology innovation to provide access to patients and high quality evidence based patient data.
Although the patients of African descent make up 17% of the world's population (over 1Billion), Black People are underrepresented in clinical trials globally reported as less than 3% by the Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS).
Currently, 95% of cancer patients in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are diagnosed too late.
The 'Rising Billion' people in Africa are expected to reach 3-5 billion by 2020 representing half of the world's population. The rising GDP and consumer power offers an attractive therapeutic market.
The population offers drug naïve patients in multiple disease areas that are accessible through careful planning and engagement.
Our Solutions
Diversity in Clinical Trials
To execute clinical trials in Africa, the Pharmaceutical industry will need to plan early and focus on globalization into emerging regions such as Nigeria and build on local clinical trials standards, support systems, risk assessments and quality processes and be inspection ready (Federal Drug Agency or FDA now requiring inspections for 1.9% domestic sites and 0.7% from foreign sites).
Alternative Clinical Trial Designs
Pragmatic real-world evidence even though seen more frequently in post-marketing trials, can offer significant advantages in a country like Nigeria with high drug naïve populations, modest GDP growth and an emerging interest in improved healthcare in general. This model will enable non-restrictive, open label analysis of effectiveness, efficacy, safety and would be more patient oriented by aligning with clinical practise.
New technologies
Increasing access to the internet permits new technologies such as telemedicine can aid in the collection of data through virtual trials for remote areas. The clinical trials industry could be further accelerated in these markets through use of Blockchain and AI.


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Hornbeck Offshore (NYSE: HOS), a Gulf of Mexico-focused operator of offshore support vessels reported a strong second quarter today with a 25 percent jump in upstream revenue to $171.1 million over the previous quarter while diluted earnings per share were up 174 percent.
HOS attributes the revenue jump to "the full or partial-period contribution of 13 vessels that were placed in-service under the Company's fifth OSV newbuild program or redelivered under the 200 class OSV retrofit program since June 2013."
Full utilization of their fleet of four Multi-Purpose Support Vessels (MPSVs) at record day rates of around $130,000 per day also contributed to the revenue boost. These rates are about $40,000 per day higher than they were a year ago according to CFO James O. Harp, Jr. Looking into the second half of 2014, the results are not repeatable however, as a few of the vessels have signed long term charters. CEO Todd Hornbeck notes in the company's earnings call this morning that "good positioning in the spot market this quarter led to the signing of good long term charters for the vessels."
Across the Hornbeck's fleet of OSVs however, utilization was slightly lower over the period "due to 74 incremental vessel-days out-of-service for regulatory recertification during the second quarter of 2014 compared to the prior-year period, along with transitory softness for high-spec OSVs operating in the GoM spot market."
As a company that primarily supports the development of offshore oil fields, their growth is tied directly to the activities of the drilling rigs they support. So far this year, Hornbeck notes there hasn't been much change in the deepwater drilling market with an average of 38 rigs operating in the Gulf of Mexico. Looking ahead however, 12 new high spec rigs are scheduled to enter the region by 2015 with a matching number of new OSVs, 6 of which will be owned by HOS.
The big question is which of those rigs will come on line and start working and what will happen to some of the older rigs that may be coming off contract over that period.
Todd Hornbeck comments in his company's earnings report today that "when we settle into a 50 plus rig working environment, excess capacity will get absorbed." The older units will still be put to work, perhaps at a lower day rate, but could potentially bring in additional customers, notes Hornbeck.
"We're seeing a period of unprecedented growth. There's no objective evidence that 50 deepwater rigs won't operate [in the Gulf of Mexico], adds Hornbeck while pointing to the political stability and predictability of the region's operating environment. "Its a preferred destination for majors and independents."
Average day rates for new generation OSVs last quarter were $27,565 compared to $26,079 for the same period in 2013 and $26,237for the first quarter of 2014.
Offshore Mexico, amid the country's reforming energy landscape, Hornbeck doubled their fleet with 7 new vessels put on long charter. The fleet there now stands at 13.
In Brazil, the company has only 4 vessels on charter and Hornbeck notes they have elected not to participate in Petrobras' latest PSV tender.
Hornbeck's operating fleet consists of 57 new generation OSVs and four MPSVs with 15 more HOSMAX OSVs under construction. 7 more will be delivered by year end. By the end of 2015, the fleet of OSVs and MPSVs will stand at 68 and 7, respectively.


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Blue Dragon: Dark Heavens Book Three
Australian author Kylie Chan concludes her action-packed contemporary urban fantasy trilogy with Blue Dragon—a most satisfying end to her electrifying tale of ancient gods and malevolent demons, of love and extraordinary destiny. Once again, the author of White Tiger and Red Phoenix draws from Chinese mythology and ingeniously combines magic, martial arts, and Taoist philosophy with paranormal romance, as heroine Emma Donahoe must battle supernatural evil in numerous foul forms in order to save her beloved husband, a 3000 year old Chinese god whose power is being drained by living in the mortal world. A breathtaking blend of urban fantasy and Kung Fu, Blue Dragon and the other books in Chan's spectacular series will delight fans of Lilith Saintcrow, Liz Williams, Karen Chance, Devon Monk, Ilona Andrews, and any fantasy lover looking for something distinctly different.
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Neighborhood Assessment Program Step 7
This page last reviewed October 21, 2010
Objective: To develop guidelines, including technical protocols and methodologies, and
definitions of key terms that may be used to develop a consistent, scientifically justifiable basis for determining
whether the cumulative risk posed by air pollutants at the neighborhood-scale is unusually high for the neighborhood
or community in question.
- Develop Guidelines: Develop guidelines for conducting neighborhood impacts assessments and evaluating policy options for managing high-risk situations encountered during the NAP field studies. This includes monitoring, emission inventory, modeling and data analyses, review of relevant regulatory rules, practices, policies and determinations, and risk reduction protocols.
- Peer Review and Stakeholder Outreach: Identify peers from academia, local and federal agencies, and other state agencies and solicit their input and comment on the guidelines. Brief all stakeholders on the guidelines and solicit their comments. Hold public workshops.
- Board Action: Present the guidelines to the Board for consideration by the end of 2003.
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Renewing a lease or licence
If your organisation currently has a lease or licence, Council's Community Facilities Operations Team will contact you to discuss renewal between nine and twelve months before it is due to expire.
Renewing a lease or full licence has five steps as outlined.
Step 1 - application
Organisations with leased properties need to fill out a lease renewal application form and a maintenance and development plan. Properties operating with a licence need to fill out a licence application form.
For both leases and licences, organisations must return the completed application forms along with copies of these documents:
- certificate of incorporation
- constitution (if it has changed)
- most recent audited financial statements
- certificate of currency for $20 million public liability insurance
- certificate of currency for building insurance (if applicable)
- current liquor/gaming licences (if applicable)
- maintenance and development plan (normally only applies to leases).
Application forms for download
- Licence Application form - CC1016 (PDF - 69kb)
- Community Lease Renewal Application form - CC1040 (PDF - 80kb)
- Maintenance and Development Plan (Word - 195kb).
Help completing applications
For help filling out an application, download the community facilities brochure for lease tenants and prospective tenants of Council properties and the Good Neighbours Guide.
For further advice on completing a lease or licence application phone Council on 07 3403 8888 and ask to speak with the Community Facilities Operations Team or send an email.
Leased properties only
Your maintenance and development plan must include the costs of normal maintenance works and how you plan to fund these works.
Also note on the form if your organisation is planning any development within the building or grounds over the period of your lease term and state if the proposed work will be subject to grants funding.
When you fill out your lease renewal application, review the terms and conditions of your existing lease. This includes the permitted operating hours and use of the premises. If you want to change any terms for the lease renewal, note this in your application.
Step 2 - assessment
The Community Facilities Operations Team will check your application to make sure it is completed correctly and includes all the supporting documents.
Once all documents are provided, we will assess the application. It will be shown to several people for comment, including your local Councillor, Council staff, and a financial analyst.
We may ask you to submit more information. This may include extra financial statements. For leased properties, this may include a more detailed breakdown of proposed work.
Step 3 - approval
After fully assessing your application, the Community Facilities Operations Team will prepare a submission for approval.
If your application has been successful, the submission will recommend that your organisation's lease or licence be renewed.
Council will then send your organisation an approval letter detailing the terms and conditions of the renewal.
If your organisation has any concerns about the terms and conditions of the approval, you should contact the Community Facilities Operations Team immediately.
Step 4 - execution
After the renewal is approved, the submission will be forwarded to Council's City Legal to prepare the formal lease/licence documents. You will be given contact details for the person who will be preparing your lease/licence.
City Legal will send the lease/licence documents to your organisation to execute. Your organisation will need to:
- Place the Common Seal of the association where indicated.
- Have two of the committee members of the association sign the document. The officers need to write the date of signing and print their full names in the spaces provided in the sealing clause. Other instructions will be forwarded with the lease documents.
For more information about taxes on leases or licences visit the Office of State Revenue.
Step 5 - registration
Once your organisation has executed the documents, you need to return all of them to Council's City Legal. Your organisation will need to pay City Legal professional fees.
City Legal will arrange for Council to execute the documents. They will lodge the lease documents at the Department of Natural Resources and Mines for registration.
City Legal will send your organisation an executed, registered copy of your lease or licence. Keep this document in a safe place. Your current and future committees must be able to easily access your lease or licence document for reference or use at any time.
Application for a seasonal licence
To apply for a seasonal licence your organisation needs to:
- have the organisation's Certificate of Incorporation and Certificate of Currency for Public Liability Insurance ready to upload
- complete the Seasonal Licence Application online form.
Please note the closing dates for each season:
- applications for the summer season (1 October - 31 March) close on 31 August
- applications for the winter season (1 April - 30 September) close on 28 February.
While Council will endeavour to meet your organisation's request for usage, please note that receipt of your application by Council does not guarantee your request.
More information
For further advice or assistance with renewing a lease or a licence phone Council on 07 3403 8888 and ask to speak to the Community Facilities Operations Team or send an email.


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'Falling Skies': Noah Wyle talks tonight's 'big risk' episode on '2nd Watch'
Tonight's episode of Falling Skies was like none other in the series before. On the TNT series' post-airing discussion show 2nd Watch, actors Noah Wyle (Tom), Drew Roy (Hal), and Jessy Schram (Karen) talk about the unusual episode, which 2nd Watch host Wil Wheaton calls "easily my favorite episode of the entire series to date."
SPOILER ALERT: Don't read on if you don't want to find out what happened on tonight's episode of Falling Skies, "Strange Brew."
The journey into Tom's subconscious, courtesy of Karen, that gave us a sense of the Masons' life pre-invasion "felt like a completely different show," Connor Jessup (Ben) told EW at Comic-Con this weekend. "We were clean for the first time. It was holy, it was sacred. It just felt really weird. We all knew that we wouldn't get it again."
Wyle calls the episode "a gamble" on 2nd Watch. "It was a big risk. It's the first time we played with our narrative structure that way."
In the video below, check out more discussion about "Strange Brew," including how Karen's subconscious is also on display in this episode, what it was like to film emotional scenes between Tom and his late wife, and how much Roy loved getting to do wardrobe fittings for the show's first step away from a post-apocalyptic setting.
TNT's Falling Skies airs on Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
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Layer Eight create t-shirts inspired by things they enjoy, which judging by this Pac-Man Ghosts T-Shirt includes retro arcade games.
The t-shirt features Pac-Man's enemies, Inky, Pinky, Blinky and Clyde on the front with a '10p – 1 play' coin slot graphic printed on the sleeve. The t-shirt is available in men's sizes Small up to XX Large and in either navy or charcoal grey. There is also a similar design featuring the Space Invader aliens should that be your game of choice.
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Consumer rights
Here you will find a selection of articles from our website in English. The articles concern the important rights and obligations that you have as a consumer in Sweden.
We hope that these articles will help you find the right answers to your questions. Please contact us if you need more help. We reply in Swedish and English.
This text has been translated from Swedish. Bear in mind that the translation may differ slightly from the original text. The source has only proofread the Swedish text.
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ALERT:In response to COVID-19, insurance is paying for telehealth/online counseling
Call (703) 348-5217orclick here to schedule online counseling.
Call (703) 348-5217orclick here to schedule online counseling.
Every day is full of surprises–some good and some bad. Life always brings expectations and disappointments, whether at work, among friends, or within a family. Everyone deals with the joys and the miseries of life. Navigating life alone can be difficult, even overwhelming at times. Although the world seems to promote connection with social media, smartphones, and instant communication, reaching out for help is hard. And sometimes, we need more help than even trusted friends and loving families can offer.
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you wanted a caring but experienced person to help you think through tough questions like… Who can I trust in this situation? What are my realistic options? Is there a deeper problem that needs addressing?
At Thriveworks Sterling, VA, every day we help people who are asking these questions. We combine our professional expertise with genuine care, working together with our clients to begin solving some of the difficulties in their lives.
At Thriveworks Sterling, VA, our professionals often help our clients clarify the challenges they face and gain a new perspective on how to handle those challenges. Our counselors, psychologists, and life coaches create space for openness and honesty. Together, our clients and professionals explore an individual's weaknesses and strengths. Our counselors empower their clients to receive the help they need for any mental health challenge and capitalize on their strengths as they make life choices.
Our counselors and life coaches believe that each person is a strong, talented individual who is capable of setting and achieving life goals. Thriveworks Sterling, VA's counselors are privileged to walk with many people on their journeys of healing and discovery in in-person or online counseling.
Counseling therapy designates a regular time in a person's life to explore their thoughts and emotions with the help of a trained professional. Often, counseling starts with an assessment: a time for a client to inform the counselor of any problems they are facing and reasons for seeking help. Counselors may inquire about their clients' family, career, physical health, relationships, mental health, or spirituality.
Counselors may use a scale to have their clients measure their current life situation: -10 to 0 to +10. A +10 means the client is functioning well in a particular area of their life. No one functions at a +10 all the time and in all spheres of their life. On the opposite side of the scale, a -10 may indicate that a person is experiencing or has experienced severe trauma. This score usually means people have a lot of pain that our counselors can help them process.
Based upon the assessment, Thriveworks Sterling, VA offers each client individualized care.
Many people think long and hard about pursuing mental health services before making their first appointment. Sometimes, the various types of counseling are confusing, and people decide not to seek the help they need because they are not sure where to start and which type of counseling to schedule. Understanding the varieties of counseling may be helpful, and understanding that help is available for any problem people experience can be a relief.
Some of the reasons (not all!) our clients have scheduled appointments with our professionals include:
If you cannot identify the reason you want to pursue counseling within this list, that's not a problem. Thriveworks Sterling, VA can still help. Putting a life struggle into a clear category can be hard, and because life is complicated, often, mental health problems fit into more than one category at a time. Whether your struggle is on the list or not, our professionals are here to help.
When we have a physical illness or injury, we go to the doctor's. Physical health often requires the intervention of a professional, and mental health is the same. If you have a nagging feeling that something is not quite right emotionally … If you think your life could be happier or more fulfilled … If you know something is wrong but you have put off seeking help, know that a compassionate Thriveworks counseling is ready for you to take that first step in in-person or online counseling therapy.
Choosing the right counselor is tricky and knowing who to trust with your mental health is hard. We get it. To ease the process, our office keeps flexible hours, but we do not keep waitlists. Often, our clients can schedule their first appointment within a day of when they call. Night and weekend appointments are available too.
We also work with major insurance carriers.
If you are ready to schedule a session with a Thriveworks professional, we are ready to partner with you.
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|Ask-a-coach 24hr Q&A
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Schedule your first appointment with a Thriveworks Counselor or Life Coach!
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It's not easy, but we're extremely selective about the counselors, psychologists, and coaches that join our practice. Experience a provider with skill and passion for helping clients make meaningful advances in their lives, relationships, careers, and happiness.


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There are differences in the types of hair we grow on our body. Newborns are covered with a very soft lanugo hair. In childhood, this is replaced by vellum hair that is fine and colorless. At puberty, a girl's hormone system starts to make greater quantities of female hormones. It also produces small amounts of male hormones, known as androgens. Androgens stimulate the growth of coarser, curlier hair, known as terminal hair, in the pubic area and armpits. This continues through a woman's life. It stays somewhat constant, unless a condition develops that increases the amount of androgen. If this happens, coarse dark hair will grow in areas similar to those of a male. These areas are on the upper lip, chin, chest, abdomen, back and inner thighs. In more severe cases, excess androgen also contributes to other symptoms like increased acne, deepening voice, and enlarged clitoris (part of the female genitals, found at the anterior end of the vulva).
In many women some facial hair growth is normal, and is related to ethnic background. This hair is often dark but not coarse (vellum hair). It appears in women with a family heritage from South Asia, the Middle East or Mediterranean countries. These women often have darker hair on their upper lip, between their eyebrows (as seen on Frida Kahlo, a Mexican artist of Spanish descent), and around the areola (the ring of colored skin around the nipple of the breasts). On the other hand, this is not usual in women of East Asian or Native American heritage.
If you notice a new male hair growth pattern, it is important to seek medical advice to determine the cause, and pursue treatment where necessary. This is especially true if the hair growth:
In 75 to 80 per cent of hirsutism cases, a condition called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the cause. It is somewhat misnamed, as about a third of women with this condition do not have cysts in their ovaries. However, there is a common mechanism. The ovaries and adrenal glands, through a series of complex hormone interactions, make excessive amounts of androgens. As a result, the woman will not ovulate (release an egg from her ovary) during her menstrual cycle. This contributes to irregular menstrual periods, and often infertility. A young woman with PCOS also usually has quite severe acne along with increased hair growth. PCOS is associated with obesity, a much higher risk of diabetes, sleep apnea, and possibly heart disease – though there is not a clear cause-and-effect relationship. Medical treatment and lifestyle guidance reduce the risks of this condition.
Other disorders that disrupt the body's hormone system can cause androgen excess. They include thyroid conditions, Cushing's syndrome, eating disorders, and an inherited condition known as congenital adrenal hyperplasia that appears later in life. Many medications can also contribute, especially anabolic steroids, danazol (used to treat endometriosis), and a number of medications used to treat epilepsy. Several other medications also need to be considered.
In the most severe (but rare) situation, the androgen excess may come from a tumor in the ovaries or the adrenal gland. Only 0.3 per cent of hirsutism is caused by such tumors. In some cases, this type of tumor can be malignant.
A number of blood tests and occasionally further testing with ultrasound or CT scan will usually diagnose the cause.
Treatment of hirsutism is aimed at controlling the underlying cause. It includes therapies like:
Though this is a very individual preference, many women wish to remove the hair. There are many ways to do so. However, understand that if a medical condition exists, until it is treated the hair will simply regrow. At the same time, treating the underlying condition will not eliminate hair that is already there.
Hair removal takes two general forms: temporary and possibly permanent. Temporary removal includes waxing or plucking the hair to remove it, including the root, from the hair follicle. Shaving or chemical depilatories removes the hair at the skin surface. All of these methods can irritate the skin. This is especially true with depilatory chemicals, so test on a small area of skin first to see how your body responds.
A new and very expensive treatment is the medication Vaniqa® (eflornithine). This prescription cream blocks an enzyme needed for cells to produce hair. Vaniqa® helps slow the growth of new hair, but does not remove existing hair. It must be used constantly to suppress hair growth.
More permanent solutions include electrolysis and laser. Electrolysis has been used for some time, and is generally very effective. However, it is time consuming and can scar. Laser has become the most popular new way to remove unwanted hair. A number of different types of lasers can be used depending on the circumstances. Discuss this option with a reputable medical laser therapist. In general, laser hair removal is effective after the first laser treatment, but is not permanent. It may cause scarring, and works best on dark hair.
If you notice more hair on your body, especially if it is coarse and darker than expected, you may have hirsutism. Talk to your doctor to determine the cause. Any medical condition should be treated to prevent complications or more hair growth. Many cosmetic options are now available to remove unwanted hair. If you are interested in a more permanent solution, seek a doctor or medically trained and supervised cosmetic therapist.


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When it comes to moving house, there are a lot of things that you need to consider, you can see our moving house checklist for a list of the people that you need to inform of your move. There are several costs involved when relocating, so understandably you may wish to do all the removals yourself, but, this isn't necessarily the best option.
Safety First
Understandably, you will be able to easily manoeuvre any small boxes that you have. But when it comes to larger/heavier items such as furniture, this will require more than one person and may potentially result in injury if your posture is incorrect when lifting. Whereas, you could hire a team of expert removal professionals that are fully trained for heavy lifting will ensure that you don't have to lift a thing.
Years of Experience
Hiring a home removals company is recommended as they have years of experience under their belt. They specialise in house removals and do this on a daily basis so they will have a better understanding of the best methods for removing your items.
The majority of home removal companies will provide full insurance with their services, meaning that if any of your goods are damaged in transit, you should be fully covered. You should always be sure to ask about the insurance policy before proceeding to use their services.
Packaging Services
If you don't have the resources or time to package up your belongings, the majority of removal companies will provide a packaging service. Ensuring that all of your belongings are professionally packed with bubble wrap inside durable boxes.
Cost-Effective Home Removals
With a local home removal company, they should provide competitive pricing to ensure that their customers are getting the best possible service for a price that doesn't break the bank. You may wish to get a quote from several local home removal companies to ensure you are getting the best possible price and using a reliable company.
In conclusion, using a home removal company when moving house can save you valuable time and hassle. You no longer need to worry about how you are going to manoeuvre your heavy furniture or the amount of time it will take to pack up all of your goods. We would recommend doing your research on local removal companies before committing to one. If you live in Northamptonshire or a surrounding area, you can request a free quote from us today.


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Also in this section…
Background to androgenetic alopecia (hereditary hair loss)
- In the UK 8 million men1 and 8 million women2 suffer from androgenetic alopecia or hereditary hair loss
- However, it is not something that patients find easy to discuss
- Many do not realise it can be treated
- In fact, less than 20% of patients have spoken to a healthcare professional about treatment3
- Almost 40% of men will show noticeable hair loss by the age of 351
- The various stages of hereditary hair loss in men can be classified according to the Hamilton Norwood scale
This series of diagrams show how the progression of hair loss typically occurs.
- Stearn, M. Embarrassing Problems; Health Press1998 page: 21-25.
- NHS Choices. Live well. Women and Hair Loss.
http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/hairloss/pages/womenandhairloss.aspx (accessed June 2017).
- Data on file. McNeil Mintel 2008.


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Mumbai: CBI is separately probing the financial angle in the sensational Sheena Bora murder case in which former media baron Peter Mukerjea and his wife Indrani are among the accused, a top agency official said on Tuesday.
"We are separately probing the financial angle in the Sheena Bora murder case," the official said.
Besides Peter and Indrani, her former husband Sanjeev Khanna and ex-driver Shyam Rai are also accused in the case, in which the central agency has filed two chargesheets.
All accused are in jail under judicial custody.
Sheena, Indrani's daughter from an earlier relationship, was murdered on 24 April, 2012 and her body was burnt before it was dumped in a forest in adjoining Raigad district of Maharashtra.
The murder came to light in August 2015 and it was initially probed by Mumbai Police before being handed over to CBI in September.
In the second chargesheet filed in mid-February, CBI claimed that the 24-year-old was killed as her father and Indrani strongly disapproved of her relationship with Peter's son Rahul. Both Peter and Indrani were part of the murder plot, it said.
Sheena was working with Mumbai Metro before she went missing in April 2012.
The first chargesheet was filed on 19 November by CBI and it named Indrani, Khanna and Rai as accused. The document, running into more than 1,000 pages and containing statements of 150 witnesses, 200 documents and seven statements recorded before a magistrate, was submitted before Magistrate RV Adone at Esplanade court in South Mumbai.
The same day Peter was arrested for his alleged role in the murder and his name figured in the second document. He was in CBI custody for two weeks before being sent to judicial custody.
The second chargesheet did not mention details of the financial transactions and the agency had then indicated it may submit another document in future.
Sheena Bora murder case: CBI separately probing financial angle