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Born August 18, 1946, Lake Charles, Louisiana
In a sport festooned with great biceps, Boyer Coe had a pair of the best, and the longevity and gentlemanly approach he brought to his chosen craft made him a standout in all he did.
Coe's physique fascination began at an early age, but his understanding of the necessary process to build a solid one came a little later.
When fiver-year-old Coe would look at pictures of bodybuilders in muscle magazines, hoping on day to achieve such a physique, he was under the impression that their "special swim trunks" were responsible for the muscles and not their dedication to training.
Eight years later, while fishing, Coe found a discarded Weider magazine with Doug Strohl on the cover. Upon thumbing through the magazine, he began to understand that the calisthenics he had been doing were insufficient for such massive development and that weight training was needed. Once h acquired his own barbells, he trained in the family garage, and his progress was as magical as those "special" trunks.
In the summer of 1962 – having never seen a live physique contest – Coe placed in the top five at the Teen Mr. All South in Birmingham, Alabama. He continued to flex in local contests during the summer months. On May 21, 1964, three days before he graduated from high school, Coe was declared Mr. New Orleans at age 17.
Six months later, he won the regional title of Mr. Hercules of the Southwest. After graduation, Coe moved east to Lafayette and trained at a gym owned by 1960 Mr. America Lloyd "Red" Lerille while attending the University of Southwestern Louisiana, where he earned degrees in management and psychology.
In a whirl wind three-year period, the young man from Louisiana won his first national title (1966 Teen Mr. America), won on his birthday (1968 Junior Mr. USA, when he turned 22) and traveled to competitions in such cities as New York, Chicago and London. With more than 50 contests in various organizations under his belt, he joined the IFBB in 1976 at age 30 and placed fifth in the lightweight class in his Mr. Olympia debut. The 5'9" Coe (he usually competed at 250 pounds) won four IFBB contest, all in 1981: the World Invitational (aka World Cup) and Grand Prix events in Antwerp, Belgium; Port Talbot, Wales and Montreal, Quebec. His seven attempts at Mr. Olympia included four contests in which there were two weight classes – he garnered two second places, one third place and a fifth place in those contests. His 33 years of competition included two decades of IFBB contest divided into two spans: 1976 to 1984, when he entered 33 contests, and 1994 and 1995, when he entered the Masters Olympia.
Following his competition days, he stayed in the bodybuilding game as co-host of the FLEX Magazine Workout TV show in January 1993. Coe has been living in California since 1979, is currently single and has one younger sister, Candy. He strains trains five or six days per week for self-improvement.
1962 Teen-Age Mr. South Contest. Held in Alabama, this was the first contest Boyer Coe ever entered. It is believed that he placed fifth and was 15 years old at the time.
1964 Mr. Louisiana. At the age of 17, Boyer Coe placed third and won a few body part awards.
1964 AAU Mr. New Orleans
1965 AAU Mr. Louisiana
1965 AAU Mr. Southern USA
1965 AAU Mr. Texas
1966 AAU Teen Mr. America
1968 AAU Jr. Mr. USA
1968 AAU Mr. America (Most Muscular)
1968 AAU Mr. USA (Most Muscular)
1969 AAU Jr. Mr. America
1969 AAU Mr. America
1969 NABBA Mr. Universe
1970 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe (Short)
1971 IFBB Mr. America (Medium)
1971 IFBB Mr. International
1971 WBBG Pro Mr. World
1972 WBBG Pro Mr. World
1973 WBBG Pro Mr. World
1973 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe
1974 WBBG Pro Mr. World
1975 WBBG Pro Mr. World
1975 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe
1975 PBBA Pro Mr. Universe
1981 IFBB Canada Pro Cup
1981 IFBB Belgium Grand Prix
1981 IFBB Massachusetts Grand Prix
1981 IFBB Wales Grand Prix
1981 IFBB Grand Prix World Cup
1981 IFBB Professional World Cup
1981 IFBB World Grand Prix
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Plenty of food that's good enough to eat, but not good enough to sell, is needlessly disposed of every day. We rescue this food from retailers and redistribute it to Wellington charities who work with people in need. This is good for our community, good for the environment and good for businesses who work with sustainability and social justice values in mind.
Salvation Army Addiction Services www.salvationarmy.org.nz/need-assistance/addictions
PACT Group www.pactgroup.co.nz/alcohol-and-other-drugs
New Zealand Drug Foundation www.drugfoundation.org.nz | www.drughelp.org.nz | www.methhelp.org.nz
Alcohol Liquor Advisory Council www.alcohol.org.nz
Mental Health Foundation of NZ www.mentalhealth.org.nz
Alcohol and Public Health Research Unit www.aphru.ac.nz
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Alcohol Drug Helpline www.alcoholdrughelp.org.nz
New Zealand Ministry of Health www.moh.govt.nz
Drug-ARM Christchurch www.drugarm.co.nz
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Mended Faith - A Life of Abuse Pain and Redemption
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Mended Faith shares Cornelia Jude's struggle to understand why she was the target of repetitive sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, and how unhealthy coping mechanisms—drug and alcohol abuse, reclusive behavior, and self-mutilation—didn't heal her, but added more brokenness to her already shattered life. Her story mirrors the accounts of many women today living in the shadows of their abuse and who watch its remnants affect their marriages, damage their parenting, and cloud their judgment. Jude builds a case for faith in Christ as the only way to find peace, forgive abusers, and live a life of joy beyond the shadows of pain.


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Coinciding with its 70th anniversary event from 30 January to 3 February 2019, the Spielwarenmesse is poised for major change, with some product groups being restructured or reconceptualised. The product group Electronic Toys will celebrate its debut. In addition, ground-breaking changes are afoot in the product groups Festive Articles, Carnival, Fireworks and Model Railways and Model Construction. Commenting on these changes, Ernst Kick, CEO Spielwarenmesse eG, states: "These steps are necessary if we are to respond to the changing market and reflect the needs of buyers and retailers."
Initial talks with exhibitors took place at the last event. The response so far has been positive, particularly with regard to the biggest move: Model Railways (until now in Hall 4A) and Model Construction (until now Hall 7A) are to be merged in Hall 7A. This move will allow the fair to reflect under one roof the international diversity of both sectors, offering a wide portfolio to their identical target groups. Both well-known brand manufacturers and smaller niche suppliers will come together to create an inspiring and comprehensive mix of products. At the same time, the profile of the Model Construction segment will be raised by relocating those suppliers whose ranges target the toy trade as opposed to stores specialising in model construction. They will be moved to Hall 4A.
A new product segment for Electronic Toys will be created here, encompassing RC vehicles, drones, planes, robots and much more. This new distinction provides independent retailers and buyers with valuable guidance in the field of technology and digitalisation, both of which have evolved from a fleeting fad to a firm facet of the toy sector. The foundations for this latest move were laid in 2017 when the Tech2Play activity area was first introduced. This popular feature is set to stay and will continue to attract widespread visitor attention into the future. The Spielwarenmesse is also seeing a growing number of well-known exhibitors offering electronic toys. In this context, Mr Kick states: "The big players in this segment have already agreed to the move to Hall 4A where, thematically speaking, they'll be successfully embedded in the fair."
The product group Festive Articles, Carnival, Fireworks in Hall 9 is likewise undergoing considerable change. The toy retail sector is an important sales market for this segment. Indeed, all the big names and market leaders come to Nuremberg to show their wares, prompting the Spielwarenmesse to add an exciting new aspect in Hall 8. The extra space and the growing international composition of this sector will allow for this product group to be reflected more broadly. The new highlight, a roughly 200 m² Activity Area, will enhance the overall appeal, giving exhibitors the opportunity to showcase their products at fashion shows and presentations for maximum exposure.
The new hall structure will give visitors a more focused insight into forward-looking innovations. They will find it easier than ever to locate interesting products that complement existing ranges and suit their own business models. According to CEO Ernst Kick, this is an important and essential step that will initially require some patience from retailers and buyers: "At first, it may take a little getting used to as some exhibitors will be in new locations. We'll do everything we can to ensure that our new signage and navigation are as clear as possible."
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Seize opportunity of Arab Spring, Cameron urges UN
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The international community must seize the "massive opportunity" of the spread of democracy in the Arab Spring, David Cameron has told the UN.
In his first speech to the United Nations General Assembly, the UK PM urged the UN to be "united in action".
"To fail to act is to fail those who need our help," he told the Assembly in New York, saying the UN needed a "new way of working".
Mr Cameron has also had talks with President Barack Obama in the US.
In his address, the prime minister said nations must be prepared to act and not just sign resolutions. He said the UN had played a vital role in Libya but it was only effective when nation states were prepared to enforce its wishes.
Mr Cameron said: "My argument today is that Libya and the Arab Spring shows the UN needs a new way of working.
"Because the Arab Spring is a massive opportunity to spread peace, prosperity, democracy and vitally security, but only if we really seize it."
He went on: "The UN has to show that we can be not just united in condemnation, but united in action, acting in a way that lives up to the UN's founding principles and meets the needs of the people.
"You can sign every human rights declaration in the world, but if you stand by and watch people being slaughtered in their own country, when you could act, then what are those signatures really worth?".
The prime minister said the people of the Arab world had made their aspirations for greater freedom, more accountable governments and an end to corruption clear.
"As people in North Africa and the Middle East stand up and give voice to their hopes for more open and democratic societies, we have an opportunity - and I would say a responsibility - to help them," he said.
He also said the UN had a responsibility "to stand up against regimes that persecute their people" and singled out Yemen and Syria as being in need of reform.
"Above all, on Syria, it is time for the Members of the Security Council to act.
"We must now adopt a credible resolution threatening tough sanctions. Of course we should always act with care when it comes to the internal affairs of a sovereign state. But we cannot allow this to be an excuse for indifference," he said.
Mr Cameron also told UN delegates that Palestinians had a right to a "viable state of their own" and that the international community should help them achieve this.
But Mr Cameron said that no resolution could provide the "political will" needed for lasting peace and called on both Israel and the Palestinians to return to the negotiating table for direct talks.
The BBC's Mark Urban said the Libyan intervention fitted well with Mr Cameron's campaign pledge to restore greater independence to Britain's foreign policy.
But he said many people at the UN listening to the speech would have regarded the UK action as "business as usual" by the West.
As he met Mr Obama at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York earlier, Mr Cameron said that Libya was moving to a "good conclusion" after the ousting of Col Gaddafi.
He added that the UK and US were working closely together on Afghanistan and the Middle East peace process, and said the transatlantic relationship was as "strong as it's ever been".
The US president called it an "extraordinarily special relationship", adding: "I am very fortunate that over the last year or two David and I have been able to, I think, establish an excellent friendship as well."


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Noro Entrelac Poncho PDF
An entrelac panel, worked in embossed leaf stitch, is the center-piece of the Entrelac Poncho; like the turtleneck, it's knit in Noro Silk Garden Sock's purple, green and blue color way. The olive-shaded back and outer front panels are knit separately in Silk Garden Solo. The ribbed borders are worked after the pieces have been seamed.
This pattern is available as a PDF download.
Finished measurements: Width 33", Length 23.5"
Yarn: 8 x 50g skeins of Noro Silk Garden Solo in shade #4 (A), 1 x 50g skein of Noro Silk Garden Sock in shade #S354 (B)
Needles: One pair each sizes US 4 and US 8 (3.5 and 5mm) needles, One size US 8 (5mm) circular needle 32", One each sizes US 5 and US 6 (3.75 and 4mm) circular needles 16" long
Gauge: 15 sts and 22 rows = 4" over Stockinette stitch using size US 8 (5mm) needles and A, Center Front Panel (3 base triangles) = approx 7" wide using size US 4 (3.5mm) needles and B
This pattern was originally featured in Noro Knitting Magazine #6 (Spring/Summer 2015).


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China has been helping Egypt in many fields and China-Egypt cooperation has followed a win-win strategy, said a senior Egyptian banker.
"China was selected on the basis of the deeply-entrenched bilateral relations between Egypt and China … China can export its experience to us in the fields of business, finance, industry, construction and infrastructure," Mohamed al-Etreby, chairman of Banque Misr, Egypt's second largest bank, told Xinhua in a recent interview.
Al-Etreby, who will attend the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit in Beijing in September, said his bank has a strong relationship with Chinese banks, mainly China Development Bank (CDB), stressing that their cooperation has been "fruitful."
"The CDB provided us with two loans; one with 100 million U.S. dollars for small- and medium-size enterprises (SMEs). This is very important for our country as SMEs help us create jobs and encourage people to have their own business," al-Etreby said.
He pointed out that his bank signed another 500-million-U.S.-dollar loan agreement with CDB for large corporate.
Egypt is ranked the third biggest African trading partner with China, since the trade volume between the two countries was registered at 10.87 billion U.S. dollars in 2017.
Al-Etreby said that as part of its expansion strategy in new international markets, Banque Misr will open a representative office in Beijing, after it opened one in Guangzhou last year.
Speaking about the Belt and Road Initiative, the chairman of Egypt's oldest bank said it is important for both Egypt and China to strengthen the already strong ties.
"The initiative will also strengthen cooperation between Africa and China … Egypt must play a key role in implementing this great initiative," he emphasized.
The initiative, proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013, aims to build a trade and infrastructure network that connects Asia with Africa and Europe along the ancient Silk Road trade routes to seek common development and prosperity.
He also highlighted the currency swap deal signed between the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and the People's Bank of China in 2016 for about 2.62 billion dollars, saying it has bolstered economic activities in the North African country.
"The deal was very good for Egypt, as it has enhanced the country's foreign currency reserves which reached almost 44 billion U.S. dollars," he said. "Part of this amount came from the deal that was signed between the two banks."
Since late 2016, Egypt has been going through a strict three-year economic reform program, starting with local currency floatation to contain dollar shortage followed by austerity measures, energy subsidy cuts and tax increases.
The liberalization of the Egyptian pound's exchange rate encouraged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to support Egypt's economic reform plan with a 12-billion-dollar loan, two thirds of which have already been delivered to the North African country.
"Over the past period, all banks were short in foreign currency. Now (the foreign currency of) Egypt's interbank system has climbed to more than 20 billion U.S. dollars since the decision to float the local currency," he explained.
Al-Etreby added that 22 percent of overseas hot money now comes from foreign investors investing in treasury bills and stock markets.
Egypt is moving on the right track, as the country's rating has been upgraded by international rating agencies such as Standard & Poor's, al-Etreby said.


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You may find this weird, but just like a Karateka who can break concrete blocks easily, a plasma cutter can also cut through things quickly!
You don't have to practice Karate to chop boards, glass, or even a piece of metal like a steel bar. If you need to do some cutting, all you have to do is to practice using a plasma cutter!
Below are the advantages of using a plasma cutter.
Ease of Use
Plasma cutters don't require you to train for a long time just to be able to cut through metal, unlike karatekas that need a sufficient amount of mental and physical training to be able to chop bricks and wood. Plasma cutters are comfortable to use because they're user-friendly.
Just like a taekwondo or karate black belter, plasma cutters can cut fast. The only difference is that they can do it more quickly. They can actually slice up to 500 inches for every minute.
Karatekas have flexible bodies to enable them to respond fast. Plasma cutters are similar. They can work with a variety of material and thickness. You can be sure that they'll produce accurate cuts each time. These machines utilize nitrogen which allows the plasma cutters to cut aluminum, steel, and other metals with ease.
Plasma cutters are also economical investments. The cost to operate them is cheap. Their operating costs are even less expensive than water-jet or laser cutting.
Karatekas don't just fight and chop things; they're also great at keeping their bodies and minds fit. They have more to offer than their bone-breaking skills. Just like karatekas, plasma cutters aren't limited to cutting. They can even serve as gauges as they can line up materials faultlessly.
Furthermore, karate skills contribute to a safe environment. I mean, if people in your neighborhood are aware that you know karate well, I doubt there'd be anyone who would dare to challenge you in a fight. There's a peace of mind in that. Likewise, there's serenity knowing that plasma cutters don't use highly flammable gas, which eliminates safety worries and hazards while cutting.
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Are you Beeping?
Avalanche beacons are useless if they're not turned on.
Go ahead, roll your eyes, but it's easy to forget to flip your switch, or to not realize that your batteries are dead until you're already out the gate.
Because of that, Jackson-based media outlet Outerlocal.com, Backcountry Access, and others are teaming up to install transceiver checkpoints at prominent backcountry access points in the area. The "Are You Beeping" program will put in 12 checkpoints by January.
The idea came when Outerlocal founder Christian Beckwith went to turn his beacon off after a day of skiing Teewinot and realized he'd never turned it on in the first place.
"We had left the car at three or four in the morning," Beckwith said. "Maybe it was the lack of sleep, or maybe it was the conversation about whether to bring a rope—but I simply forgot to turn my beacon on. The Are You Beeping program will help backcountry travelers avoid similar mistakes."
Here's how the checkpoints work: "Each checkpoint will feature a large sign that asks, "ARE YOU BEEPING?" The sign will instruct travelers to pass the checkpoint one at a time. Underneath the sign, a BCA Beacon Checker will check the presence of a transmit signal. A positive indication on the Checker—a green "O"—will confirm the presence of the signal. A red "X" will display if a transmit signal is not detected."
Tonight, the program is being presented to the community, and according to Outer Local, the stations will start being installed next week with all 12 installed by the end of the year.
There will be:
- 7 at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort 1 at Grand Teton National Park and 2 on the Pass
- 2 at Grand Targhee


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Traditional Chinese Medicine
Philosophy | Techniques | Treatment Plans
Chinese Medicine is a wholistic system that looks at the lifestyle choices of a person – diet , emotional constitution, activity and stress levels– as well as which preventative measures can be taken to promote optimal health in the form of flowing Chi or life energy. It works by removing blockages to the flow of Chi throughout the body's organs and systems along the meridians and acupoints. Traditional Chinese Medicine has three branches: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, and Chi K'ung.
Acupuncture is the stimulation of acupoints with fine needles which are left in for up to an hour and are administered on the back body, front body, or both at different intervals. Points run along the 12 main meridians which run from head to toes, from the medial to the peripheral body. Meridians are like the ley lines of the body, and they influence the health and communication between the body's many complex systems, internal organs, and nerves.
Herbalism is an ancient science carefully arisen by thousands of years of study and exists in all the world's cultures. The way of herbs is more gentle and assimilative for the body. Healing with herbs induces a restored connection with the earth and its' mysteries, which satisfies a vital need for informing us of a sense of place in the natural world– and assists in the unfolding of the spiritual human energies. Chinese medicine makes use of many parts of plants, roots, mushrooms, and in some cases animal products as tonics, teas, and teapills. Another component of Herbalism in Acupuncture exists as moxibustion, which is the practice of using mugwort smoke to influence the circulation and prosperity of Chi while acupuncture needles are in, and is also relaxing and aromatherapeutic.
Techniques which may be administered include:
Acupuncture, acupressure massage, cupping, dietary/lifestyle counselling, exercises, and herbal remedies not limited to TCM but strongly influenced by its' wisdom.
Treatment plans are an extremely beneficial way to maintain self-care or to address acute issues. Plans can be designed with a commitment in place from the client for periods of 7 days, 10 days, 14 days, or one month. For more information on what treatment plans are available, please contact us to find out more.


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Iran to negotiate sanctions in new round of nuclear talks
VIENNA >> Iran's foreign minister and the EU's top foreign policy chief have launched a new round of nuclear talks between Tehran and six world powers, putting a reported tiff behind them.
The two sides hope to reach an agreement by July that trims Iran's nuclear activities in exchange for an end to sanctions choking Tehran's economy. Tuesday's negotiations are the second in monthly meetings on a comprehensive deal.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohamad Javad Zarif is leading his country's delegation, while EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton negotiates at least formally on behalf of the United States, Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany.
Iranian media reported Monday that Zarif canceled his usual pre-talks dinner with Ashton to protest her recent meeting with Iranian opposition figures.


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A man, unexcited by his own possessions and increasingly confused as to why he collected all these things in the first place, decides to hire someone else to live amidst his books and clothes, DVDs and framed photographs, so that he can learn how another person might more intelligently put it to use.
Every time I move, I find myself carrying less than before. And, I'm getting anxious to do it again.


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Cebu, Philippines – Typhoon Ompong with international name of Mangkhut is threatening the Philippines. Typhoon Ompong is considered as by far the strongest typhoon to hit the country as of this year. It entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility yesterday September 12, 2018 (Wedensday) at about 3:00PM according to PAGASA report.
PAGASA had earlier notified that a Tropical Cyclone warning Signal Number 1 will be hoisted all over eastern Luzon as early as Wednesday afternoon. Today, about 8:00 AM, Typhoon Ompong was located 1,000 kilometers east-northeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar.
Typhoon Ompong marks as the strongest this year bears a maximum sustained winds of 205 kilometers per hour near the center from gaining strength from the previous 200 kilometers per hour. It's gustiness increased up to 260 kilometers per hour.
Renato Solidum, the Undersecretary of Department of Science and Technology urged the public to
be very vigilant and prepared since we will have an unpredictable strong impact once Typhoon Ompong will landfall. We will also expect very strong winds, storm surges over coastal areas and heavy to intense rain which may cause floods and landslides in the areas affected. Initial estimate is that Typhoon Ompong will be bringing storm surge of up to six meters upon it's landfall most probably in the area of Cagayan.
Below are the list of areas that may be affected with heavy rain falls :
Zamboanga Peninsula
Northern Mindanao
Surigao del Norte
Agusan del Norte
Dinagat Island
Lanao del Sur
Bicol region
Eastern Visayas
Zamboanga Peninsula
Western Visayas
Central Visayas
Western Visayas
The rest of Luzon and Metro Manila may be affected by light to moderate rains with instances of occasional heavy rains with occasional gusty winds starting Friday.
Forecast positions
Thursday morning: 805 kilometers east of Virac, Catanduanes
Friday morning: 605 kilometers east of Baler, Aurora
Saturday morning: vicinity of Aparri, Cagayan
Sunday morning: 590 kilometers west of extreme Northern Luzon (Outside PAR)
Monday morning: 1,125 kilometers west of extreme Northern Luzon (Outside PAR)
PAGASA warned there may be heavy to intense rain, storm surges in coastal areas, and very strong winds in Cagayan and Isabela beginning Friday, September 14, and in Northern Luzon on Saturday, September 15.
Ompong might make landfall in the northern tip of Cagayan on Saturday morning.
Fishermen and others with small sea vessels are advised not to venture out into the seaboards of areas under Signal No. 1, and in the eastern seaboards of the Visayas and Mindanao.
Class suspensions have already been announced for the rest of the week.
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Another new spin on a classic cocktail, this one takes the traditional Salty Dog (vodka and grapefruit with a salt rim) and kicks it up a notch with some Mexican flair by using tequila and a shake of hot sauce. Adjust the amount of hot sauce depending on how much of a "kick" you want.
How to Make It
Rub rim of a chilled margarita glass with lime wedge, and dip rim in salt to coat, if desired. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker, add ice, and shake well. Serve over ice in prepared glass.


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High on the adrenaline rush of trains already sighted, we were pacing that AMT West Island train and the temptation to indulge in a chase was too great. Between stations there would be no way we could keep up but the traffic was moving really nicely and, unlike the train, we didn't need to stop at every station. I reasoned we could run as far as Beaconsfield and that distance might give us just enough time to park the car, grab the camera, and get out onto the platform in time for the train to arrive. With only minutes to spare we wheeled into the parking lot and with the car barely stopped we ran onto the platform in a manic style that really only those that have gone train chasing can truly know. We were in luck. The train hadn't arrived yet and for those waiting on the platform, our mania provided a little evening rush hour entertainment. The evening's sunset was just beautiful and I'm pretty proud of this set of photos.
Walking back to the car I remarked that it would be evening cooler if we got to see one of the evening VIA trains. No sooner did I finish that comment did it appear.
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Perfect ball, perfect game
By her lofty standards, Wednesday's three-game high score of 630 pinfalls at the 47th Singapore International Open local Masters qualifiers was almost 200 pinfalls short of her personal best of 817.
It was simply unacceptable.
So, Shayna Ng, after consulting national coach Remy Ong, drilled a new 15-pound Storm Punch Out ball yesterday - and lit up Orchid Bowl at Orchid Country Club.
The 24-year-old was so hot that she struck a perfect 300 in her second game en route to a score of 794 (248-300-246) to put herself in line for the first round of the women's Open Masters final next week.
Ng told The New Paper: "The perfect game caught me by surprise because I was using a brand new ball and I haven't quite gotten used to it.
"On Wednesday, the carry and reaction weren't that good, so I spoke to Remy. I have to thank him because he helped with the layout of the ball to suit the lanes.
"We had 10 minutes for our practice throws and I kept striking... everything just fell into place.
"This is my seventh perfect game, so I'm used to the pressure. I just had to treat every shot the same, go through the same routines and focus on the process and not the outcome."
However, Ng, who is nominated alongside paddler Feng Tianwei for the Sportswoman of the Year award, will not get a share of the $10,000 perfect game award as her 300 was not achieved in one of the pre-designated perfect game squads during the Masters qualifiers.
Still, it was a significant feat as the 2012 world champion aims to add another feather to her cap by winning the Masters.
"The perfect game still means a lot, as this is my first perfect game here at OCC and the lanes are quite tough," she said.
"It's been more than a year since my last perfect game and it's good to know I still got it.
"My form has been okay this year. I haven't won, but I've cashed in at every tournament I've played. So I'm still waiting for a breakthrough.
"It's very hard to say whether I will win here because sometimes being at your best doesn't necessarily mean you will win. So I'm going to take it one step at a time."
There will be 24 finalists in the women's Open Masters final.
The qualifying scores are based on the best two attempts (a total of six games) from the Masters qualifiers (three games per attempt).
But there is an added incentive to record a high score as the top three will go straight to round two, while the fourth- to seventh-ranked local and overseas qualifiers will join qualifiers from the mixed pool in round one.
The perfect game caught me by surprise because I was using a brand new ball and I haven't quite gotten used to it.
— Shayna Ng
Rash to conduct clinics
Eight-time Professional Bowlers' Association champion and 2012 PBA Player of the Year Sean Rash will be competing at the 47th Singapore International Open.
The American will also conduct a clinic to share the secrets behind his transformation from a junior bowler to a world-beater.
Event name: Pathway to Professional Bowlers' Association (PBA): A Sean Rash Bowling Clinic
Venue: Singapore Polytechnic Graduates' Guild
Date: Tuesday, June 3
Time: (Session 1) 12.30pm-3.30pm
(Session 2) 4.00pm-7.00pm
Fees: $199, includes three-hour coaching clinic with Sean Rash, $30 voucher from Ken Pro Shop and a free video analysis worth $120 from Sports Lab
Contact person: Aloysius Pek (90461604), email@example.com
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Have you ever wondered how those Auxiliars in Spain afford to travel so much? Yes, we live in Europe which is big step #1, but an English TA salary isn't a one-way ticket to a life of luxury. Depending on the region and program, Auxiliars get paid around 700 to 1000 euros a month to teach 12 – 16 hours a week. After rent, groceries and unintentional shopping trips, those funds can magically disappear. Though not required, many of us teach private English classes on the side to fund our weekend escapades. So if you're looking to have more financial freedom abroad by teaching English and don't know where to start, I've got you covered.
Check out LMDES for the full article here!
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Thank you Rachel for giving me this kind award, it warmed my very soul. I think y'all should pay her blog a visit!
The Creative Blogger award comes with two requirements: I'm supposed to pass it on to 7 people, but first, and I'm supposed to tell you all seven interesting (bizarre?) bits of trivia about myself.
Oh my gosh… here it goes:
1. I love wathcing horror movies even though they frighten me so much I have to sleep with my light on.
2. I can't live without chocolate and pineapple pie. I simply can't!
3. I love cooking, especially excotic and spicy food. I make a killer chicken wok!
4. I take my camera everywhere, I never leave my house without it. It's a piece of me and if I don't have it near I feel empty and hollow.
5. I often take long walks in the darkness, it calms my soul and I clear my head that way, it helps me sleep.
6. I am a hopeless romantic and 90 % of my day involves alot of daydreaming…
7. I love my work. They way the people light up like christmas trees when you walk in a room, they way you can make them happy but just listnening and being there. Working with people are the best decision I ever made.
Here are my seven nominies:
Carrie, a friend and a wonderful photographer and mother.
James, an amazing poet, his words make me dream.
Anneli, for her amazing sense of clothing and tasteful recipies.
Melissa, for her natural talent and amazing shots and stories.
Claire, for the way her words make my soul tremble. Her photography is like no other, personal and unique and shows of an amazing personality.
Rolling in sugar dust, a girl who shows wonderful talent in food photography. Her shots always make me hungry.
Glen, for his awesome captures. This guy really as the eye for the beautiful!


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Although most people commonly use LinkedIn as a form of networking platform for job-seekers and professionals, it's also capable of doing more for your brand than you might think. There are countless ways to grow your business and your market through the right use of content and networking.
By the first quarter of 2016, LinkedIn had already reached an audience of over 420 million users. That means that if you want to expand your reach to other companies in your customer base, then you need to be willing to reconsider your LinkedIn strategy. Here are some tips for how to use LinkedIn for your B2B efforts.
1. Use Targeted Content
Professionals on LinkedIn will only bother to work with people that are relevant to their industry. When you create content that your connections want to see, they're far more likely to engage with your brand and become advocates for your company, sharing your ideas with others. In other words, make sure that you target your content to the right audience.
2. Improve Organic Visibility
Posts and company pages that are created through LinkedIn pulse are indexed by Search engines. This means that when you improve your company profile and post regularly, you get a fantastic boost in search visibility and unique visitor traffic from an organic perspective.
3. Make the Most of Thought Leadership
If your business uses a dedicated sales team, then introduce them to your marketing strategy. Encourage your sales team to share innovative content with customers and prospects. This will help to increase the authority and influence of your brand online and give you the boost that you need to start earning trust from your customers.
4. Try Storytelling
Each year, consumers online see around 5 trillion advertisements. That means that the average web user is bored of traditional marketing. If you want to make an impression, then you need to do something with a bit of soul. Storytelling gives your company a human background, which makes it easier to engage with and relate to. Make sure you include images, videos, and infographics to really capture people's attention.
5. Be More Human
Customers, either in the form of individuals or big businesses, always prefer to work with other humans. Making sure that you don't appear as a faceless brand can be a great way to develop engagement amongst your audience. Show behind-the-scenes glimpses into your company, and use your employees to show the human aspects of your marketing strategy.
6. Build your Leads
As your presence on LinkedIn continues to grow, you'll be able to start leveraging user-generated content to enhance your brand. The vendors and customers you worked with previously could offer testimonials to work as social proof for your company and build some extra value for your organisation. Remember, any testimonial can be a huge advantage when it comes to getting your customers to trust you.
7. Grow Your List
Content sharing and direct engagement through LinkedIn will constantly improve the amount of trust your followers have in you. This makes it much easier for you to reach out to your network and ask them to join your email list. The bigger your email list becomes, the more potential leads you have to start growing your profit margins.
8. Build Visibility within Groups
There are plenty of benefits for marketers to consider when it comes to using LinkedIn Groups. For instance, you can engage with other groups in your marketplace to create new connections and launch your own group with ties to your company to improve authority and visibility within your industry space.
9. Get a Competitive Advantage
Over 90% of B2B marketers are now using LinkedIn to distribute and share content. When you begin to market with LinkedIn, you'll be able to closely monitor the strategies that your competitors use, and figure out how they're serving content. This should help you to identify trends and opportunities where you can grow your own brand.
10. Pinpoint Decision makers
Finally, one of the biggest benefits of LinkedIn is that it provides companies with a lot of data. This can make it easier for you to find and engage the perfect audience for your company. When you promote organic content or use paid promotional tools to sponsor your content, make sure that you try to reach the decision makers for each campaign you run.


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BMW, Audi, Mercedes Profits Dented by Spending Costs
A spending race among BMW, Audi and Mercedes Benz to be the top worldwide luxury car leader is putting the brakes on profits and upsetting investors. Photo: Getty
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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You've probably heard of Café Birdie, the charming and casual chic bistro nestled up against Highland Park Bowl that opened last year, but only true cocktail connoisseurs are in the know about Good Housekeeping, the hidden gem of a speakeasy tucked directly behind Café Birdie's dreamy interior. Good Housekeeping Highland Park Both Café Birdie and Good Housekeeping are helmed by Wade McElroy and Russell Malixi, the culinary masterminds behind DTLA's hit Horse Thief BBQ. Café Birdie offers fresh and seasonal renditions of California meets Mediterranean comfort food (think Moroccan-spiced fried chicken, pork cheek ragu, and burrata toast), all served with a side of elegant ambiance. It's the ideal atmosphere for special occasions, date nights or long dinners with friends, setting Good Housekeeping up as the go to spot for intimate pre-dinner imbibing or a nightcap (or two) to round out a perfect night.
For those of us who like to drink something strong and well crafted in a dimly-lit space, Good Housekeeping just might be the answer to your prayers. Housed in a small brick building hidden behind Café Birdie (you can enter through the restaurant or from the back alley – either way adds to the cool appeal of this secret spot), surrounded by a cozy outdoor patio lit with twinkling lights, Good Housekeeping is warm and inviting, an elegant yet laid-back space that feels like a much needed escape from the outside world.
Once your eyes adjust to the low lighting, take a seat at the long marble bar, or cuddle up at one of the booths along the wall or outside on the patio if it's a warm night. Whatever you do, just make sure you chat with the bartender. Everyone who mans the bar at Good Housekeeping is a serious craft cocktail artist, and more than willing to answer all your questions about mixology or whip up a bespoke cocktail designed around your tastes, mood, or whatever you're intrigued by. The chill yet intimate living room vibes are conducive to conversation, and everyone knows that bartenders always have the best stories.
The drink menu, which differs from Café Birdie's, is manned by the libation geniuses at bar team Spirit Animal, and I guarantee you'll learn something from chatting with them, whether you consider yourself a novice drinker or an expert mixologist. In terms of what to get, they stock a wide selection of affordable wine and a unique selection of beer, but what you're really here for is the cocktails. The cocktail menu consists of superbly crafted and updated classics made with quality ingredients, refreshed with little twists here and there, and all crafted with extreme care.
Good Housekeeping is an undeniably lovely place to get buzzed, and you really can't go wrong with any of the house cocktails, all of which are subtly strong (consider yourself warned). The standouts on the Summer Cocktail Menu, chock full of unique, interesting offerings, were the smoky Tears Dry On My Own, an excellent Mezcal and whiskey homage to Amy Winehouse, the crisp Down Under, which blends Underberg, rum, orgeat syrup and lemon, and the luscious Los Angeles Sour, which plumps up a classic Bourbon sour with peach liquor, Habanero bitters, and a frothy egg white. With that said, keep in mind that their cocktail menu is seasonal, as well as ever-evolving and expanding, so look out for new decadent drinks this Fall.
Recently, Good Housekeeping instituted a Tiki Night on Wednesdays through September, during which the bar transforms into a Tiki paradise, serving tropical beer and creative interpretations of classic Tiki drinks like Mai Tais and Daiquiris. The vibes are colorful and fun, with quirky music and hip clientele, and if you have a soft spot for Tiki drinks (who doesn't?) this night is not to be missed. They also host an Industry Night every Monday, which includes $5 beers, $9 wine, and $10 Bourbon.
Whether you're grabbing a drink before dinner at Café Birdie, spicing up a weekday date night, or looking for an escape from the typical noise and crowds of most weekend nights, Good Housekeeping has that special something. For $13, you can experience a delightfully well-crafted cocktail and bask in this sweet neighborhood secret. Just don't go telling everyone because we're trying to keep this place for ourselves.
Good Housekeeping is located at 5635 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042.
It is open from 7PM-12AM Sunday through Thursday, and 7PM-2AM Friday and Saturday.
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High Tech is a great place to work for both experienced machinists and those looking to star their careers in manufacturing. We also have shipping, engineering, quality control, welding, and maintenance departments that often have openings for new employees. High Tech provides excellent benefits, 401K, monthly incentive bonuses, medical and dental insurance, etc. Feel free to contact us to inquire about employment opportunities or to submit your resume.


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Most liveable city in the world. That's what Melbourne is in the eyes of many. And to some, who's perception of liveable is laid back, it is the perfect haven for living and retiring.
But I cannot help and question this notion. Flying to this place, my expectations were far and beyond. Owing to the fact that many of my colleagues consider Melbourne their favourite destination. And relatively how hard it is to get this flight. I knew this city should be special.
To my disbelief, subtle realisation of me disliking this place comes to me unexpectedly. I bid goodbye to the image of clean blocks, modern trams, trash free sidewalks and rule abiding citizens. Instead vandalism was rampant, smoking was countless and homeless people were everywhere. I could be right or wrong. I could be blinded or bias. I could be mislead or misinformed. For my basis of aforementioned only is the expectation in my head that wasn't met.
Regardless of my disappointment, I still find Brighton Beach with all it's colourful beach boxes beautiful. I find beaches in general beautiful.
These 82 beach huts of the 1900s are famous for their classic Victorian architectural features. And does remain one of the most photographed remnant of this bygone era. Today Brighton Beach is an iconic destination with tourists flocking the scene (that of which includes me).
The colourful beach boxes adds joy to my once gray perception of this city. Realizing that for every bad side, there's always a good one. I then relived every conversation I had with an Aussie, and how warm and kind they all seem to be. People were polite. Selfless of saying grace. And has a relatively low crime rate. I then realized, that maybe (just maybe) the concept of a place being the most liveable may not be because of the place itself. But because of the people that live in it.


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A Magic Spell
Now Is the Time to visit Vietnam
Vietnam is a dramatic mix of Old and New and has taken its rightful place as one of Asia's most vibrant, romantic, and traditional destinations. Explore dramatic, fascinating history in cities like Hanoi and Saigon, and relax on the country's beautiful beaches.
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TORONTO, Feb 7 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar eased to a session low against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday after data showed the value of Canadian building permits registered its biggest two-month drop in at least 24 years.
South of the border, data showed weaker-than-expected U.S. jobless claims and a significant fall in U.S. nonfarm productivity.
Following the flurry of reports, Canada's currency hit a session low of C$0.9969 versus the greenback, or $1.0031, from around C$0.9957, or $1.0043, immediately before the data.
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Smaller Clients Can Afford Celebrities.
Celebrities have been used in marketing since the dawn of modern advertising.
Their job in the marketing mix has been used to accomplish many different goals and objectives. Some typical uses for celebrities: building brand awareness, endorsing products, connecting the brand to target audiences, creating new product news, enhancing brand attributes and driving sales. They are a great tool for any marketer to have in their arsenal.
And the truth is that most people think that celebrity sponsorships are completely unaffordable, especially for a small or medium size business. In reality, they are not as expensive as you might imagine.
Yes, it is true that the bigger the celebrity name, the bigger the market, the more money a celebrity sponsorship will cost. However, there are many well-known celebrities with local, regional or emerging national status that can be contracted very reasonably.
Take for instance A&W's sponsorship with Green Bay Packer's Jordy Nelson. Nelson voted to the NFL Pro Bowl nearly every season was eager to help co-brand A&W. The relationship is a perfect fit because Jordy simply loves A&W freshly made root beer!
Often, as part of a local celebrity contract, a small business has the opportunity to co-brand with the celebrity in advertising and promotions, have them endorse products, make appearances on behalf of the company and attend autograph signings.
If you find the right celebrity that matches your brand DNA, you'll likely have an outstanding co-branding opportunity.
As part of the A&W sponsorship, restaurants will be promoting a custom designed cheeseburger that is named an Jordy Burger. Each time Nelson scored a touchdown consumers can visit the restaurant and get an Jordy Burger for a special price.
In addition to having a burger named after him, Jordy is featured in local A&W advertising, merchandising, public relations materials and engaged with all client social media channels (Facebook, Twitter and YouTube).
This is one way of using a celebrity sponsor to build sales, generate brand awareness and keep the brand top-of-mind.
Having a celebrity endorse your company makes for great news, advertising and even provides some outstanding social media marketing opportunities.
To learn more about the celebrity sponsorships for small business just give the folks at Leap Marketing a call. Contact John Verre or call 262-436-4080. You might be very surprised how affordable celebrities really are.


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If you are searching for EMR software:
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- Is this software specifically geared toward your industry and state? Document Management Systems can dramatically improve your compliance, or create a huge headache. If it doesn't have the features you need, or doesn't communicate with your State's reimbursement portal, the cost of failure could be much higher than what you paid your software vendor.
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With New PSAT scores just released for the Class of 2017, we wanted to give a quick rundown of what your New PSAT scores mean, how the scoring works, and which one the National Merit Scholarship Corporation uses to determine National Merit Semi-Finalist and National Merit Finalist eligibility.
What is the Difference Between the New PSAT Score and the PSAT Selection Index?
Upon receiving your score report, you might notice that you have two sets of scores, the New PSAT score, and the New PSAT Selection Index score. The New PSAT score is the one that ranges from 320 to 1520. This score is a sum of your Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Section (maximum score of 760) and your Math Section (maximum score of 760). However, this score is NOT the one used for National Merit Scholarship selection.
The New PSAT Selection Index Score is the score used to determine National Merit Finalist and Semi-Finalist eligibility. The Index score ranges from 48 to 228, and we've provided an estimate of the National Merit cutoff scores in this linked post.
How is My NMSC Selection Index Score Calculated?
To calculate your Selection Index score, first locate your individual Test Scores. These are NOT the scores you see at the top of your PSAT that range from 160-760. Rather, these are the scores that range from 8-38. Once you've located these numbers, and you should have three of them, one each for Reading, Writing, and Math, add them together and multiply by two. This result is your Selection Index Score, which the National Merit Scholarship Corporation uses to determine eligibility for Semi-Finalist and Finalist awards.
This may seem confusing, but take a look at the example Selection Index Score calculation below!
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|Writing and Language
|111 x 2 = 222
For example, if you received a Reading Test Index Score of 35, a Writing Test Index Score of 38, and a Math Test Index Score of 38, College Board would add these three Index scores. Your sum (35+38+38=111) is then doubled, giving you a National Merit Selection Index Score of 222.
To see how this score might match up to our predictions of National Merit cutoff scores, again, see our post here.
Why is the Selection Index Score Calculation so Convoluted?
The reason the National Merit corporation uses the Index Score rather than the regular PSAT score is that those in charge of the National Merit competition don't want to insert any biases into the selection process. The test is split into three topics: Math, Reading, and Writing, but PSAT scoring is split into two different sections, the Math section and the Reading/Writing section. As a result, those who are strong in math would possibly have an inflated score due to the fact that this single topic contributes 1/2 of your total PSAT points, rather than the 1/3 it would be proportionally. To combat this, the NMSC makes the Index Score calculation to more fairly equalize the contributions of the Reading and Writing Sections. This is not the first time, nor will it probably be the last time, the PSAT has changed. If you're interested in learning more about the history of the PSAT, read our article, "A Brief History of the PSAT/NMSQT."
Why Should I Care About the PSAT?
After taking the PSAT and receiving your scores, you might be wondering "Why should I care about the PSAT? What's the point of this test?" First and foremost, the PSAT is a good metric for predicting your actual SAT score. This is essentially the entire reason the PSAT was conceived! It was initially designed to give students an idea of how they might do on the SAT ahead of time. Since the New PSAT is scored out of 1520 and the New SAT out of 1600, you can estimate how you would score on the New SAT by simply adding 80 points to your New PSAT score!
However, the PSAT is more notably a way for students to earn scholarships from universities and other organizations. Those who score well enough to become National Merit Finalists are eligible for a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship, but in addition, many corporations and universities offer their own National Merit scholarships. For example, the University of Oklahoma offers National Merit scholarships where Finalists earn a 100% tuition waiver, a $2,750/semester stipend, and a sizable housing and textbook stipend.
As you can tell, scoring well on the PSAT opens many doors in terms of scholarships and college admission, but keep in mind that this is not by any means the end-all-be-all exam! If you didn't quite make the cutoff for National Merit Commended, Semi-Finalist, or Finalist, don't fret! You still have plenty of time to improve on the SAT before applying to college!


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If you find a sett that has been dug, disturbed or otherwise interfered with, please report this to the police on 101, as well as the Badgerline, and ask that the report is passed to a Wildlife Liaison Officer.
Interfering with a badger sett or injuring or killing a badger, are all criminal offences so if you see anything suspicious, especially at night in rural areas, such as men with dogs and spades, you should report this immediately to the Police using the 999 system.
Note and record as much detail as possible providing you can do so safely. The most important information is a Vehicle Registration Number followed by the make and colour of the vehicle, together with descriptions of people and dogs. Photographs are ideal but NEVER PUT YOURSELF IN DANGER. These people are violent so your safety is paramount.
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An orally available hydroxyamidine and inhibitor of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO1), with potential immunomodulating and antineoplastic activities. epacadostat targets and binds to IDO1, an enzyme responsible for the oxidation of tryptophan into kynurenine. By inhibiting IDO1 and decreasing kynurenine in tumor cells, epacadostat increases and restores the proliferation and activation of various immune cells, including dendritic cells (DCs), NK cells, and T-lymphocytes, as well as interferon (IFN) production, and a reduction in tumor-associated regulatory T cells (Tregs). Activation of the immune system, which is suppressed in many cancers, may inhibit the growth of IDO1-expressing tumor cells. IDO1 is overexpressed by a variety of tumor cell types and DCs. Check for active clinical trials using this agent. (NCI Thesaurus)
Synonym: IDO1 inhibitor INCB024360
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Code name: INCB 024360
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There's a new push to get American Indians to the polls in November. Native Vote 2004 is targeting some two million eligible Native Americans across a dozen states. American Indians are a small percentage of the total population, but in some places, their votes could determine the next mayor, or city councilor. In a tight election, Native Americans could even swing a state toward one party or the other, with the White House a potential prize.
Veronica Smith has become a bit of a pest to the residents of the Fond Du Lac Ojibway Reservation near Duluth, Minnesota. With a fist full of voter registration cards and a bucket of buttons and pens, she is working the crowd at a seminar for the tribe's Human Services Department. Just about any place that tribal members gather, Veronica Smith is there.
"At the Pow Wows, health fairs. We are planning on going into the casinos, into the employee's lounge, after we talk to the managers, to make sure that's okay. And even at events like this, with most of the people are registered and are voters, but even they know people who are not registered to vote," she says.
Ms. Smith is out get every eligible tribal member to the polls November 2. It's a daunting challenge. Historically, only one in five eligible Native Americans actually vote. They're the least represented minority group at the polls. American Indians weren't even allowed to vote in federal elections until 1924. Ms. Smith says many still aren't comfortable with the idea of casting a ballot.
"I think maybe it might be because they're not sure of what to do, and how to do it," she explains. "where they need to go to vote at. It's the process. I believe it's the process."
But there's also a sense of distance from the mainstream. Long isolated in rural America and on remote reservations, Native Americans might have little faith their vote will matter. And since they comprise less than two percent of the U.S. population, candidates for office have had little reason to court the Indian vote.
Native Vote 2004 is designed to provide a reason. While Veronica Smith talks with tribal members at the seminar, Naomi Bernard is helping at the voter registration table. This year, she says, she is optimistic.
"I think that 2004 is a definitive year," she notes. "And that it's time for, Indian people to take the initiative to realize that one vote can make a difference."
An election in South Dakota two years ago was an eye opener. Analysts credit U.S. Senator Tim Johnson's re-election to an American Indian get-out-the-vote campaign. Now, Ms. Bernard says, states with native populations are getting new attention.
"Minnesota is one of 12 states that are being watched closely by political observers as to the strength of the Indian vote," she adds. "And both major parties are actively courting the Indian vote."
In South Dakota, U.S. Senate candidates Tom Daschle and John Thune have each campaigned on the reservations. Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry was honored on a New Mexico reservation, and President George Bush recently hosted a group of American Indian leaders to the White House.
While American Indian numbers are small, they can make a formidable voting block, according to Melanie Benjamin, Chairwoman of Minnesota's Mille Lacs Band of Ojibway, Minnesota is considered one a dozen battleground states in the Presidential election.
"You look at the State of Minnesota, we have 33,000 American Indian eligible voters," she says. "If we got those voters out, and that's our goal to do that; we can determine how that election is decided."
That's the lesson from 2000, when in some states, the presidential race was decided by a margin of a few thousand or even just a few hundred votes.
Native Vote 2004 is billed as a non-partisan campaign. Volunteers have compiled candidate scorecards on issues important to Indians like housing, health care, and the environment.
Financial support for the effort comes from the tribes, many with new casino wealth. But that can be a double-edged sword, according to Judy Hanks, who is helping coordinate Minnesota's Native Vote 2004. She says casinos have brought economic power to the reservations, but they haven't yet earned Native Americans mainstream respect.
"In my personal opinion, that would be the greatest thing that we could achieve, is that out elected officials recognize our sovereign status, and respect it," she says. "And work with us on a government-to-government basis. If we had that dialogue going, there wouldn't be, in my opinion, many of the conflicts that do exist today."
The focus of Native Vote 2004 is getting voters to show up at the polls. Volunteers are also organizing a poll watch in key precincts, to ensure that Native Americans who do turn out are allowed to cast a ballot. In the past, some have been turned away for lack of proper identification. In coming years, project organizers say they will work to put more Native American candidates on the ballots.


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Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga Review
Review - posted by VentilatorOfDoom on Wed 8 December 2010, 09:51:51Tags: Divinity II; Larian Studios
Another review of Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga hit the web, this time God Is A Geek score it 8/10.
Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga is a game that's worthy of anyone's gaming shelf. The sheer length of the main quest line makes it value for money, then there's the amount of time and effort that clearly went into it's development. Yes, there are certain point where it'll frustrate beyond all imagination, but that just makes it feel all the more epic when you get to those really good bits because you know that some people will have given up on it, but YOU didn't. You stuck with it and look at you now.
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I have no idea how I stayed away from blogging for so long (14 months!) Meanwhile, fans of Shyzer are quietly muttering it wasn't nearly long enough.
I'm still struggling to define what this site will become. So far the only vision I have is a more grown up version of Shyzer. If you think that means less cursing, vulgarity, and immaturity then you are sorely mistaken.
There are a million wheels in motion or balls in the air or whatever metaphor you prefer when referring at my life. From my job, to the start of a certainly doomed career in comedy, to the minute yet reliably funny details of my everyday life – I wanted a fresh vehicle to chronicle them all. Bored already? Sucks for you.


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Daft Punk surprised everyone when they announced that not only were they performing at the GRAMMYs this year with The Weeknd, they were also opening a pop-up shop in Los Angeles that would be filled to the brim with epic Daft Punk designs and designers.
Earlier tonight, they gave fans another surprise when they did a live stream from the pop-up, showing everyone what they could expect when they walked in the door. With designs from Gosha Rubchinskiy, Off-White, DarkDrone, Hervet Manufacturier, Han Cholo, there's a lot of haute-fashion and interesting style choices to catch your eye.
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British self-described "filmmaker, lens whacker and DeLUTs" guy James Miller released his 200-strong V-Log L-savvy cinematic 3D LUTs set for the Panasonic Lumix GH4 and GH4R hybrid cameras earlier this year. And they look amazing – I am trying them out at the moment. But don't forget Mr Miller's considerable collection of previously released, pre-V-Log L 3D LUTs for Rec. 709 footage too.
The utility and beauty of the other DeLUTs LUT sets are reminders that there is plenty of life left yet in non-V-Log L photo styles on the GH4 camera, whether you choose Cinelike D, Cinelike V, Neutral, Portrait or Standard, or whatever of the many custom variants might be flavor of the week. Or most appropriate to the job in hand.
From where I am standing – yes I stand to work whenever possible or permitted – 3D Looks LUTs are taking over the planet. The moviemaking planet that is.
The reasons are clear. 3D LUTs are a fast, non-destructive way to transform your footage from what is often mundane or too-familiar looks to something much more expressive. And the affordability of most commercial LUT collections can't be argued with either.
With so many LUT vendors of all sizes and backgrounds entering the market now, of all shapes and sizes, I am starting to see a range of patterns and approaches. DeLUTs stems from Mr Miller's current career as a cinematographer and moviemaker in the UK, coming from a background in print reprographics for high end magazines.
"Etching off dots for colour correcting," he told me. He then moved on to desktop publishing aka DTP, and from there to in-house photography.
"I've used LUTs ever since the mid 90s but it's only this March I got round to selling them," he explained. Such an intriguing work history surely created deep understanding of what 3D LUTs can do, technically and creatively.
I had the pleasure of working with some other DTP pioneers and in-house reprographics geniuses in London some years ago as well as some truly amazing photographers and directors and photographers-turned-directors whose styles were anything but naturalistic.
Some of the LUTs in Mr Miller's England-inspired, England-named Set 1, 2, 3 and Set 4 collections immediately reminded me of the looks those other moviemakers aimed for in their high end advertising work.
I couldn't help sitting down and thinking about England when I walked into our most popular local eaterie, GH4 in hand, DeLUTs Set 4 in mind. Hence these still frames on this page, evocatively named after some of the London suburbs I often frequented during my several times living there.
But given that Australian cities and urban culture, as some cultural pundits inform us, is a mix of Britain and the United States, I have a certain partiality to Mr Miller's DeLUTs New York Set. There is something Sydney about them, or perhaps even Perth when I first lived there in its innermost inner city suburb before it was radically gentrified. [bctt tweet="James Miller's DeLUTs Set 4: Add a London flavor to your footage fast & easy with 3D LUTs."]
One thing is for sure, shooting and showing my street photographs in both cities often brought accusations from the arts pundits that I was trying to make Australia look like America. Nothing could be further from the truth. At that time I had never set foot in the United States much less studied the look of its urban agglomerations.
But James Miller's DeLUTs New York Set has me thinking… meanwhile, I continue to happily explore DeLUTs Set 4, DeLUTs GH4/R Vlog-L and the DeLUTs GH4 Base Set. Choice is good.
Apologies about all the illustrations on this page – I just couldn't help myself, I was so excited by all the intriguing look and feel variations contained in DeLUTs Set 4.. Time to shoot some more footage, Cinelike D and V-Log L. I'm off to the city where the action is, GH4 loaded up with my largest SDXC card and more in reserve.
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The Associated Press reports that Afghanistan reporter Rahmatullah Naikzad, a freelancer who contributes video to the AP and also works for Al Jazeera's Arab language service, was arrested by a NATO forces in the troubled province of Ghazni yesterday.
The International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), the umbrella for the US-led NATO mission in Afghanistan, provided few details beyond a brief statement that the journalist had been detained because of suspected ties to the Taliban.
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The AP reports that Mr. Naikzad, an ethnic Tajik, cultivated ties with Taliban and other militant leaders as part of his job, and that his family strenuously objected to any suggestion he might have been providing assistance to the Taliban. The vast majority of Taliban members are ethnic Pashtuns, and most Tajiks are sworn enemies of the Taliban (Tajik hero and anti-Taliban commander Ahmad Shah Massoud was assassinated by an Al Qaeda agent posing as a journalist the day after the 9/11 attacks on the US).
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