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O God, You are our God; with deepest longing we will seek You; Our soul [our life, our very self] thirsts for You, our flesh longs and sighs for You, In a dry and weary land where there is no water (Psalm 63:1). So Lord we call upon You, to come into our dry places because we know that only You can turn dry land into springs of water (Psalm 107:35). We ask that You continually guide us through theses dry places in our lives. Lord, satisfy our soul in these scorched and dry places. Give us sustaining strength, so we can be like a watered garden and like a spring of water whose waters do not fail (Isaiah 58:11). Lord, rain down on us and let us be saturated with your goodness and soaked by Your love all they way down to our roots that have been planted in You. Lord, as you plant seeds in us, help them to never stop growing in You. Help us to do the things we need to do for those seeds to be watered and nourished by You.
Wherever we may experience a famine, let Your power still continue to grow in us because it is necessary and needed. Lord, you said if anyone is thirsty , let him come to Me and drink! He who believes in Me [who adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Me] as the Scripture has said, 'From his innermost being will flow continually rivers of living water (John 7:37-38)." Let Your water become in us like a spring of water [satifsfying our thirst for God] welling up [continually flowing, bubbling within us] to eternal life (John 4:14). Let Your rivers of living water flow through us and let it bring new life to any place in our lives that has dried up and been unable to grow.
From the living water that we have received, let new revelations and discoveries of You spring forth. Let our knowledge of You expand and our potential be realized for our destiny and the call that You have placed on our lives. Help us to be confident and strong in You and walk upright in the expansion of our wisdom. Help us to walk more in the Holy Spirit and under the annointing to use our gifts and talents for Your glory. Restore to us the joy of our salvation And sustain us with a willing spirit (Psalm 51:12).
In JESUS Mighty Name We Pray, AMEN!!!


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Individuali - Escursioni da Sorrento
partenza dalla Penisola Sorrentina
Daily excursion by Sea
Capri Anacapri
Over the years everyone from Roman emperor Caesar to screen siren Gracie Fields has holidayed in Capri. And it's still a playground of the rich and famous today. Why? Well, in a word it's gorgeous. It's an intoxicating mix of flowers, narrow lanes and alleyways. Plus, it's jam-packed with jewellery shops and chi-chi boutiques whose racks are weighed down with the work of Gucci, Prada and Dior, to name a few.
The scenery is superb, the restaurants exquisite and the vibe so achingly stylish that a walk down the street feels more like a strut on the catwalks of Milan. But it doesn't end there.
This walking tour also takes in the Caesar August Gardens overlooking the famous Faraglioni rocks and the house where Gracie Fields once stayed. There's an optional visit to Villa San Michele in Anacapri, where you can stroll through the beautiful villa of Dr Munthe and the colourful gardens. Or you could let the chairlift put you on top of the world for a few euros, which takes you to the head-spinning heights of Monte Solaro.
This really is paradise found.
07:30 Hotel pickups start to Sorrento Port
08:25 Hydrofoil crossing to Capri
09:00 Guided walking tour of Anacapri
10:30 Transfer to Capri Town
12:00 Guided walking tour of Capri Town
14:00 Free time
16:00 Return to port of Capri
16:20 Hydrofoil crossing to Sorrento
17:00 Arrive port of Sorrento and transfer in Hotel
Included: Transport, guide, hydrofoil tickets, transfers on the island of Capri
Not Included: Entrance Fees, Lunch, Optional boat tour, Blue grotto, Chairlift to Mount Solaro
Language: English
Availability: Every Day
- Your guide will meet you at the port in Sorrento by La Scogliera Bar.
Entrance fees
- Capri boat tour Euro 18.00
- Augustus Gardens Euro 1.00
- Chairlift to Monte Solaro euro 11.00
- Villa San Michele Euro 8.00

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[text] Daniel Roth
Daniel Roth
by Dörte Zbikowski
Daniel Roth's images appear familiar and yet somehow strange. His work consists of drawings on paper, wooden panels or walls, photographs, objects and videos. In exhibitions, Roth combines them to form complex installations, whisking the viewer off into his own fantasy world. At the same time, these edifices and landscapes, which are usually empty but in fact are meant to be inhabited have something recognizable about them. Roth's motifs are based on real surroundings which he furnishes with his own stories. The fundamental notion of filling up landscapes with concrete, so that all buildings were covered, the notion of drilling corridors, for example to get from one building to the next, and of consequently having to investigate one's environment from a different perspective is something Roth developed in 1997, and it forms the link between his cycles of images.
Cycle for cycle, Daniel Roth provides access to individual buildings. Many remain hidden. Fictitious maps showing fictitious locations named with real names precede the cycles, indicating where Roth has exposed access routes. In this way he is able to link regions that are geographically wide apart. The viewer follows him by joining together the individual images to create a complex narrative. And since the drawings and photographs within one cycle can never be more than excerpts from this trip to the inner world, Roth complements them with his own texts. The texts have a linking function but they also reference things that are not visible in the drawings.
Thus, in the cycle entitled Das linke Bein des Offiziers (The Officer's Left Leg) for example, which includes the exhibits in our exhibition, Roth tells the story of Dr. Hanomak. We do not know who this figure is, all we are told is that he devotes himself "to his pipes ... for days on end." He is an observer and consequently sets the viewer an example. At the same time, Roth describes the observer's route as if it were a detective story. [1] Roth evokes a multitude of associations, for example with the adventures in action films or with time machines, [2] but refuses to commit either himself or the viewer. His texts are brief references which, just like his pictures, arouse our curiosity rather than answering questions.
Roth sees the concrete surface as a reservoir. Underground labyrinths connect the places in his narratives in time and space. Conventional standards, limitations, definitions no longer apply and are replaced by new ways of perceiving space. The old world is preserved in our memories. The concrete covering reality conceals the familiar view. It is a metaphor for a conclusion. The exploration of the buried world along these corridors, on the other hand, is a metaphor for disclosure and for embarking upon a new form of perception. The corridors form the access route – or, to put it another way, the escape route. We already know what the world looks like when it disappears beneath a protective layer of snow. But whereas the winter snow melts again, Daniel Roth has designed a vision whereby the world remains permanently covered. Consequently, his project is associated with feelings of threat. Perhaps it would also be legitimate to think about those familiar visions about the end of the world. But despite such thoughts, we can see Roth's concept in a positive light, for his subterranean world remains inhabited. And his corridors offer outsiders the chance of a new beginning, too.
The motif of the tunnel evokes a multitude of associations. Tunnels are corridors to the unknown and uncertain. They are transitions from one sphere to another. And at the end of a gloomy road the darkness gives way to a ray of hope. [3] Tunnels can also represent social criticism. In tunnels, we can only follow predetermined paths. They do not always lead to a goal. In Daniel Roth's case they are entrances, allowing the viewer to escape from reality into the inexhaustible world of fiction.
The buildings in Daniel Roth's landscapes are fortresses, architectures of surveillance and masonry dams. Why is it that the buildings that remain visible are those which serve to allow people to control others or the forces of nature and to use the latter for their own purposes? Telescopes and windows allow the situation to be monitored. Moveable camouflaging caps cover the ends of the telescopes. In the cycle entitled Das linke Bein des Offiziers, specially designed for an exhibition at the Kunsthaus Glarus, Daniel Roth references the landscape in the three valleys Walensee, Zürichsee and Linth-Tal/Glarus. His concept submerges the valleys in water. The photos show subterranean tunnel systems with ladders indicating that people can access them. They were taken on a visit to the now defunct but still high security military installation leading deep into the mountain near the adjacent town of Näfels. In Daniel Roth's work real tunnels leading into the mountain mutate into the kind of corridors that could be drilled into concrete. The results of Roth's research into historical events at one location are integrated into the narrative, and reality is presented in such a way that it could also be fiction. The reality on the photos and the fiction in the drawings become intertwined. Some of the drawings bear the title of real locations, it then transpires that they too are connecting links between reality and fiction.
Roth designs his imaginary world in pencil with the precision of an architectural draftsman. Delicate contour lines suffice. Hints suffice – such as traces of habitation. This leaves enough scope for what is "in between", for the viewer to make his own discoveries and fill the rooms with his own imagination. Roth consequently gives no indications of the objects' color or the materials they are made of, but leaves it to the viewer to fill in these details for himself. When Roth complements the works belonging to the cycle with a mural, as is the case in our exhibition, another level comes into play. The mural is so delicately drawn that it looks like a projection and it disappears or reappears depending on viewpoint. In purely physical terms, too, the mural recedes behind the framed works. It has a different presence.
Daniel Roth's corridors call to mind Bruce Nauman's designs for subterranean rooms, shafts, tunnels. [4] Nauman initially ran the gamut of drawings, later producing small-scale models and sculptures. These are sculptures that reach deep into the earth and are intended to be walked on. The corridors mutate from triangles to rectangles or from rectangles to round shapes, they cannot always be looked into and appear to merge into unfathomable systems. Often these are subterranean dead-end streets. The relationships between inside and outside, left and right, top and bottom begin to crumble. They are models of situations of uncertainty. Nauman designed them intending to realize them at a later date, but this has not yet occurred.
Like Bruce Nauman's designs, Daniel Roth's visions are disturbing, vertiginous spatial situations, for Roth's work also affects not only our optical sense, but also our sense of direction. Sometimes we see the outside of his buildings, at others Roth shows us a view of the interior. With Roth, the viewer penetrates the submerged world. However, the latter can never completely uncover the secret of this subterranean, inhabited world, however assiduously he follows the artist from one scene to the next, looks through the telescope with him or searches for some means of slipping though to the next room. [5] This imaginary journey remains mysterious.
1 Cf. the phrase »to see the light at the end of the tunnel.« ^
2 E.g. Bruce Nauman, »Dead End Tunnel Folded in Four Arms with Common Walls«, 1980, Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, Schmid collection. ^
3 One such means of slipping through is the real peep-hole belonging to the cupboard in the Untitled (Weller Volker) cycle, 1998-9, which is on show in Schramberg in the Black Forest. (cf. escape_space. Raumkonzepte mit Fotografien, Zeichnungen, Modellen und Video, ed. Ursula Frohne and Christian Katti, exhib. cat., Ursula Blickle Foundation, Kraichtal 2000, pp. 82-5. ^
4 »Daniel Roth. Das linke Bein des Offiziers«, exhib. cat., Kunsthaus Glarus 2000, p. 22. ^
5 Cf. Beatrix Ruf, »Regisseur paralleler Welten«, in: Daniel Roth. Das linke Bein des Offiziers, exhib. cat., Kunsthaus Glarus 2000, p. 47. ^


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During Art & About, East Sydney Creative invites you to a series of explorations to discover special events and creative encounters. Escape early from work on Wednesdays and hit the pavement to find film, art, music and design at work and at play. The Metro Screen studios will be transformed by Designer Gui Andrade in to a Pop Up Cinema and Bar on Wednesday 25 September and Wednesday 2, 9 and 16 October featuring a bespoke curated program of short films.
The creator of Girls and indie feature Tiny Furniture has a long history of quirky shorts. See the origins of Lena's world where characters were born, grew up and took shape on the big(ish) screen.
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Wednesday 2 October
Metro Screen Studios, Paddington Town Hall
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Redesigned and renamed for 2017 the Alpine6 is now built around a 170mm travel fork. The 6061-T6 monocoque frame retains the long wheel base and long top tube/short stem design which, combined with a slacker head angle, offers even more capable MTB performance when the going gets tough. The pivot point has been moved closer to the chain line in order to offer more efficient suspension performance and improved ramp up. The effective chainstay length has also been shortened to improve handling. Boost hub spacing front and rear adds stiffness while also improving tyre clearance.
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This is Rock Now:
Whereas, This is Not Rock:
Especially if it's singing a song about being middle-aged. I mean...if I want to think about being middle-aged I'll probably just pull out Pollard's divorce album, or Lou Reed's divorce album, or an old late-period Who album that I remember from high school listening to and thinking "hmmm is that what it feels like to be middle-aged, OK thanks Pete I'll remember that when it comes my turn...if I live that long." Pete may have turned out to be a weird dirty old geezer, but "Daily Records" is still cool.
But seriously, a little of that goes a looooong way. I don't go out to shows to sit around ruminating on being Olde. I go to have fun, partly to catch up on all the fun I couldn't have when I was a teen because I was insecure and ugly and broke and my mom wouldn't let me out of the house. Breathes there the teener with soul so ded/ Who never to itself has said/ "When I grow up and get money and a job I'll go to ALL THE SHOWS I WANT, I'll DO WHAT I WANT, and no one will stop me!" And now that I've finally made it around the Monopoly board to GrownUp, with some play money to spend, don't want to listen to some rock band that looks like it's pitched to a bunch of suburban daddies in SUVs and khaki knee shorts. I mean, Judas Priest got old too, but not like that.
And speaking of nostalgia tours and old Who wrekkids and the like, I would be so much more inclined to go to these events if they were just marketed as rock shows, not as PAHHHHHHH! NOSTALGIAAAAAA. I know people like Todd R. will make a bunch of money from playing Sgt. Pepper covers at the planet geezer venue. I know that the Who will sell a lot more seats running an ad with 25-year-old Pete about to smash an instrument than with old bald Pete and his police record. I have no desire to go and sit around with other Old People at events that are Designated 4 Old People. I just wanna rock.
The Hold Steady are supposed to be the "new Springsteen." Did they miss the memo that Springsteen was, has always been, handsome? The Boss is probably one of the most gracefully aging dudes in the biz. The Hold Steady looks more like an entire band of Jon Landaus. We all knew that the reason Landau loved Broose so much is that guys like him secretly wish they WERE Broose...but they're not.


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That's right. Vegas Baby. Look for some Las Vegas strip pictures next week! Talk about a great oppurtunity to try out my low light photography skills. That is if you can get me away from the blackjack table and get me to put down my alcoholic beverage long enough to take some pictures!
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Mountain Top Rodeo
October 31 - November 1
Virtual Hemlock Festival
November 7
Dahlonega Christmas
November 27 - January 1
Lumpkin County was created on Dec. 3, 1832 by an Act of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. The boom town of Auraria, Dahlonega and all of Lumpkin County's heritage includes the Cherokee Nation and our Nation's first gold rush, the gold mining and Civil War eras, the founding of Georgia's first Agricultural College now the University of North Georgia and Georgia's Military College, and the wonderfully rich history of Lumpkin's people and their County Seat of Dahlonega - a National Registered Historic and preserved Main Street City.
With the gold steeple of Price Memorial Hall erected on the site of the former U.S. Branch Mint and watching over the old college campus, downtown Dahlonega square, and Mount Hope Cemetery, the notable Dahlonega building is one example of the terrific late 1800's architecture and stands tall as one of three gold-topped buildings in Georgia along with Savannah's City Hall and the Georgia State Capitol dome in Atlanta - all gilded with Dahlonega gold.
Local heritage attractions and festivities present local pride and traditions along with visitor appeal and educational resources. Native American, Gold mining, Military, family history, and even remarkably spooky tales provide the wealth of fun for taking in local heritage.
Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber & Visitors Bureau | 13 South Park Street | Dahlonega, GA 30533 | (706) 864-3711 or (800) 231-5543.
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Monster Jam Portland Tickets
Monster Jam has taken the world by storm as monster truck fever spreads all over the globe. If you like monster trucks than this is the perfect place for you as the world's best trucks will all gather under one roof for your entertainment. Prepare to watch some of the most daring and sometimes scary stunts that the highly skilled drivers perform with these machines. Enjoy watching these heavy machines fly several hundred feet in the air or drive around on just two wheels. All this and much more awaits you down at the Rose Quarter. Grab your Monster Jam Portland tickets and become a part of all this excitement live.
If you like the smell of burning rubber, the roar of the engines rumbling and the sight of over eight thousand pounds of metal flying through the air then Monster Jam is the place for you. Experience the thrill of watching the best drivers in the business pulling off the most extreme stunts and tricks possible with their trucks as these machines are pushed to the limit. This adrenaline pumping event is now on its way to you. Book your Monster Jam Portland tickets and head on down to the Rose Quarter to watch one of the most exciting and daring shows ever produced live.
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Monster trucks were just a side show once but have come a long way in the last few years. Their popularity has been growing steadily due to the arrival of Monster Jam to the scene. The best drivers in the sport are about to drive their incredible trucks to the Rose Quarter. Watch them as they headline another epic event live.


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Thursday, April 4, 2013
Five Things To Remember On April 4
1. More than 147,000 groups and people have voiced opposition to the inclusion of contraception care in the Affordable Care Act, making it the most controversial aspect of the health care law, according to the Sunlight Foundation Reporting Group.
2. The Subcommittee on the Church in Latin America approved funding for 132 projects in Latin America and the Caribbean, worth over $3.1 million, to aid pastoral work in that region. The funds also will allow young people to attend World Youth Day in Brazil, July 23-28.
3. You think this girl is going to throw away this cast signed by Pope Francis? That's a lifetime keepsake right there.
4. Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, vice president of the USCCB, will take part in a Christian Churches Together gathering in Birmingham, Alabama April 14-15 to sign a response to Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter From Birmingham Jail." In a statement, Archbishop Kurtz said, "In taking up the challenges of Martin Luther King's letter, we hope to enhance racial justice and strengthen our bonds with one another."
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Key additions: OL Adam Snyder, CB William Gay
Key losses: CB Richard Marshall
Sando's grade so far: C-minus. Arizona gets credit for making a strong run at Peyton Manning and securing a visit with him at Cardinals headquarters. That was a bold move and one that could have instantly transformed the Cardinals into a contending team. But it did not work. Coach Ken Whisenhunt had a point when he said the Cardinals were comfortable moving forward with Kevin Kolb and John Skelton as their quarterbacks. However, it was still telling that Arizona would aggressively pursue another quarterback eight months after allocating $12.4 million per year to Kolb. Most of the other teams making big investments in quarterbacks last offseason sat out the Manning sweepstakes.
Overall, Arizona has done little to upgrade its roster. Committing $19 million in bonus money to Snyder, Levi Brown and Kolb will not make the team $19 million better. Marshall was a valued contributor and the MVP on defense last season, according to coordinator Ray Horton. He'll be missed after signing with Miami. On the other hand, the Cardinals did win seven of their final nine games last season. Perhaps they have fewer holes than conventional wisdom suggests.
What's next: The Cardinals need help at offensive tackle and have shown interest in Buffalo Bills free agent Demetrius Bell. The team would be fortunate to address the position before the draft. Whisenhunt has consistently defended Brown, who has played both tackle spots since 2007. The team's decision to give Brown a $7 million signing bonus as part of a streamlined contract showed Whisenhunt wasn't bluffing. But another starting tackle would help.
The Cardinals have yet to reach a long-term agreement with franchise player Calais Campbell. Getting a deal done with Campbell would reduce the defensive end's salary-cap charge ($10.6 million for now). It would reward a rising young player and head off future headaches associated with using the tag a second time next offseason.
Receiver and possibly outside linebacker are also areas where the Cardinals could use reinforcements.
Key additions: WR Randy Moss, WR Mario Manningham, RB Brandon Jacobs
Key losses: Snyder, WR Josh Morgan, ST Blake Costanzo
Sando's grade so far: B-plus. The 49ers had relatively few holes on their roster after a 13-3 season. Pursuing Manning provided a temporary distraction without inflicting long-term damage. The 49ers needed to keep together their core, and they accomplished that goal. Alex Smith's re-signing to a three-year deal was key. Smith will return to the team, maintaining continuity and giving the 49ers' offense a chance to build on last season. But the contract terms will not limit the 49ers' options beyond this season, a plus.
The 49ers succeeded in re-signing Pro Bowl cornerback Carlos Rogers after using the franchise tag to retain Pro Bowl safety Dashon Goldson. Those moves solidified the secondary. Addressing the situation at wide receiver was a top priority heading into free agency. Moss and Manningham were low-risk, high-reward additions. Both have the potential to provide qualities the 49ers were lacking last season, but neither carried a high price tag. Retaining receiver Ted Ginn Jr. restored firepower to the return game.
What's next: Using the draft to improve the long-term outlook at receiver still could be an option. But with Moss, Manningham and Ginn on the roster, the 49ers should not feel pressured to select a wideout with the 30th overall choice in the draft. The team now has flexibility. There has been no indication that the 49ers or any team will seriously pursue Pittsburgh Steelers restricted free agent Mike Wallace, who reportedly wants Larry Fitzgerald money.
The 49ers could use a veteran right guard for insurance in case Daniel Kilgore isn't ready for the starting job. They have visited with Leonard Davis and Deuce Lutui, both former Cardinals. Keeping Snyder would have been nice, but the Cardinals paid a $5 million signing bonus to get him. That price was too high for the 49ers, who similarly balked last offseason when the New York Giants gave center David Baas an $8.5 million bonus.
Key additions: CB Cortland Finnegan, C Scott Wells, DT Kendall Langford, WR Steve Smith
Key losses: WR Brandon Lloyd, P Donnie Jones, OLB Chris Chamberlain
Sando's grade so far: B. The Rams would get a higher grade for their offseason in general, but this item focuses on free agency. That excludes from consideration Jeff Fisher's hiring as head coach, and general manager Les Snead's ability to maximize value for the second overall pick in the draft. The Finnegan and Wells signings give the Rams welcome leadership while upgrading important positions. Langford should help the run defense.
The Rams have yet to address their playmaking deficiencies. They did not land any of the high-profile wide receivers in free agency. There's a chance Smith will recapture old form in his second season back from microfracture knee surgery, but the Rams are not counting on that. They will almost certainly emerge from free agency without even marginally upgrading the weaponry for quarterback Sam Bradford. That is a disappointment.
What's next: The outlook remains bright for St. Louis. The team owns the sixth, 33rd and 39th choices in the 2012 draft, plus two first-rounders in each of the following two drafts. There will be time and opportunity for the Rams to add the offensive firepower they need so badly, perhaps with Oklahoma State receiver Justin Blackmon or Alabama running back Trent Richardson at No. 6 overall.
Much work lies ahead. The Rams emerged from this week with eight fewer players on their roster than the average for the other 31 teams. Using free agency to address holes at outside linebacker and left guard would provide flexibility heading into the draft. The Rams still need a backup quarterback as well. Bradford is the only QB on the roster. It's looking like the team is serious about bringing back right tackle Jason Smith despite injury concerns and a fat contract that will presumably require adjustment.
Key additions: QB Matt Flynn, DT Jason Jones
Key losses: TE John Carlson, DT Anthony Hargrove
Sando's grade so far: B-plus: The Seahawks knew for months that Manning would probably hit the market and still could not secure a meeting with him. Their pursuit included a flight by coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider to Denver in a desperation move that failed to impress Manning. That was a rare disappointment for Seattle in free agency.
Re-signing Marshawn Lynch before the signing period took off much of the pressure. Re-signing Red Bryant without using the franchise tag rewarded the Seahawks for a disciplined approach to the market. That approach paid off again when the Seahawks landed Flynn without rushing into an imprudent contract. Flynn spent five days on the market before signing with Seattle. The Seahawks got him for about half as much per season as Kolb cost a year ago, without even promising him the starting job. That was impressive.
What's next: Quarterback and pass-rusher were Seattle's top two needs heading into free agency. Flynn solved one of them for now, at least. Jones, an inside pass-rusher signed from Tennessee, should help the other area. But the need for outside pass-rush help persists. The team could use the 12th overall choice in the draft for a defensive end.
Linebacker is another obvious position of need for Seattle. Market conditions favor Seattle's re-signing veterans David Hawthorne and Leroy Hill at reasonable rates. Both were starters last season. Hawthorne visited Detroit and New Orleans in free agency, but those teams subsequently signed other linebackers. Hill turns 30 in September, has had some off-field issues in the past and should have more value to Seattle than to another team. Still, it's an upset if the Seahawks do not address linebacker in the draft.


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A man clutching an axe inside an old military frigate doesn't make for your typical ghost story, nor does it make typical fodder for an internet hoax.
But a photograph showing a ghostly figure with an axe in his hand aboard a decommissioned military vessel on a dry dock has gained a lot of traction on social media sites.
Stevgoldhound, who posted the picture on Imgur yesterday, claims it was taken by a colleague of his called John who works as a dock foreman.
John apparently took the picture while snapping work areas and navigating deep within the ship with a torch. He didn't see anyone while taking the images.
Another user of the site cleaned up the image and came up with this. Creepy huh?
'Due to the fact that it was a military vessel the police were called,' Stevgoldhound wrote. 'A search was carried out but no one was found. There was one way on and off the ship, and that was by a gangway covered by CCTV. (You couldn't jump over the side as it was a 25 meter drop on to concrete).'
Stevgoldhound added: 'I am a sceptic. Maybe its a trick of the flash reflecting off something, but if you really zoom in you can just make out the f—— face, ear, collar of his jacket and the f—– axe in a meaty f—— fist.
'Now it could be John blowing smoke up my ass, but when he was telling the story he seemed genuinely rattled. And the guy in the pic looks nothing any of the other workers we met at the dock.'
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Polyphony: The style of simultaneously combining a number of parts, each forming an individual melody and harmonizing with each other.
Polyphony is a Mobile App concept aimed at musicians. The goal here was to create an app that had the core tools most musicians and music students needed. A Tool that helped create a community of musicians and students that allowed them to network. View trending topics in their field. The apple would allow Musicians to write music together in combination with a desktop app, and buy/sell/rent equipment when needed.


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text: I'm liking Sleepy Hollow but I have to admit it's scary getting into any scifi show on FOX given their record of pre-mature show cancellations. If anyone from FOX TV network reads this. You could bring back viewers with an explicit policy to "Always wrap up shows with a final mini series if they don't get the necessary ratings".


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"Nova Scotia's Auditor General did his job. Now it's time for Stephen McNeil to do his and take action to fix the current crisis in health care." — Kim Jenkins, second Vice-President NSGEU/NUPGE
Halifax (28 Nov. 2017) — The NSGEU/NUPGE is demanding that the Premier of Nova Scotia fix the crisis in health care, and stop his shoot-the-messenger diversionary tactics. The Premier publicly questioned the credibility of the Nova Scotia Auditor General following the release last week of the 2017 report that included 21 health-related recommendations.
"Nova Scotia's Auditor General did his job. Now it's time for Stephen McNeil to do his and take action to fix the current crisis in health care," says Kim Jenkins, second Vice-President, NSGEU/NUPGE.
'The real issue remains the crisis in health care'
"The past few days Stephen McNeil has attacked the credibility of the Auditor General and his staff, something he does whenever his failed record on health care is called into question," said Jenkins. "The real issue remains the crisis in health care that our members, working on the front lines, tell us is hurting patients, has left more than 100,000 people without a family doctor, and is creating chaos in our hospitals and emergency rooms."
Auditor General Michael Pickup issued his 2017 health-related performance audit report last week that included 21 recommendations focusing on Family Doctor Resourcing, Mental Health, and Home Care.
Stephen McNeil attacks anyone who tries to hold him to account for his failure
"One thing is clear," Jenkins explained, "Stephen McNeil has a bruise when it comes to doctor recruitment and health care, and he attacks anyone who tries to hold him to account for his record of failure."
Jenkins added: "NSGEU members are calling on elected representatives from all parties to focus on the health care crisis and not give credibility to the Premier's attempt at misdirection." She continued: "Our members on the front line keep telling us they need help, but the McNeil government consistently ignores their calls. Stephen McNeil's failure in health care is the issue that needs discussion, not the mandate of the Auditor General."
'We don't need Trump-like attacks on the Auditor General'
The Auditor General is scheduled to appear before the Nova Scotia Public Accounts Committee on Wednesday, November 29.
"People living without a family doctor and NSGEU health care professionals who work on the front lines need action to fix the crisis now," concluded Jenkins. "What we don't need is Trump-like attacks on the Auditor General."
The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) is one of Canada's largest labour organizations with over 370,000 members. Our mission is to improve the lives of working families and to build a stronger Canada by ensuring our common wealth is used for the common good. — NUPGE


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Questions concerning property tax due dates, late payment penalties, tax payment receipts, and similar procedural issues should be directed to Township Treasurer Ruth LaJoie at 906-635-3058 ext 3.
Taxes are paid to the "Bruce Township Treasurer". The winter taxes are due February 28 and summer taxes are due September 14.
- Michigan Homeowner's Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit Form (PDF)
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Visit Chippewa County Equalization Department's online Property Tax Estimator. The Estimator will calculate approximations of property taxes based upon past year tax rates for the selected township.


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Malton Library and Information Centre
Businesses across the Yorkshire Coast are looking forward to welcoming you back.
Please check the individual website for reopening dates, opening times and booking details.
We recommend you follow current public health advice and maintain social distancing.
Within Ryedale you'll find Visitor Information Points in many of the market towns and villages across the area and these are a good place to start exploring the region. The staff have a strong local knowledge and will be pleased to help you.
They stock a good range of maps, cycling and walking leaflets as well as a range of local leaflets of things to see and do in the area.
The library is in St Michael Street, which links the main shopping street, Wheelgate, and the marketplace. It is approximately a ten-minute walk from both the bus and railway station.
There are two disabled car parking spaces at the front of the library. Free parking for up to two hours is available in the marketplace, a five-minute walk away, and long and short-stay car parks are about ten minutes' walk away. The library has automatic doors and is accessible to wheelchairs.
Opening details
Tuesday: 9.30am - 7pm
Wednesday: 9.30am - 5pm
Thursday: CLOSED
Friday: 9.30 - 5pm
Saturday: 9.30 - 12.30pm
Sunday: CLOSED
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Alen Siljak, based on the results of your Free Personality Questionnaire, your personality type is...
INTJ (Introvert, Intuitive, Thinker, Judger)
People of this type tend to be: autonomous, aloof, and intellectual; imaginative, innovative, and unique; critical, analytical, and logical; intellectually curious, driven to learn and increase their competence and knowledge; socially cautious and reserved; organized and definitive. The most important thing to INTJs is their independence and being able to live according to their own standards.
Saturday, 27 March 2010
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Alen Siljak, based on the results of your Free Personality Questionnaire, your personality type is...
Eye Check
Just came back from an optometrist. Had an appointment for an eye check here in Altona. She found that the eyes are healthy. There is a slight distortion in vision with 0.25 on the left eye and 0.50 on the right. Considering it is Saturday morning after a busy week with lots of reading and staring at the monitor, concentrating on the designs, and a lack of sleep last night, I'd say the results are pretty good. The vision improves significantly with the lenses but the main reason could be tiredness.
Citizenship Application
Today I was reminded by my phone that the day has come to submit my citizenship application. I went through the process online and it was pretty simple and straightforward. The fee was charged online to the credit card. What remains is to gather all the hard copies of the documents required, sign the character reference form and photographs, and wait for the notification in the mail.
The next step, I guess, is the citizenship appointment where the documents will be reviewed and the citizenship test performed. After that the appointment with the local council will be made (automatically) for the citizenship ceremony. My new council is the Hobsons Bay City Council and they have citizenship ceremonies every two months. One was just the other day, actually.
Thursday, 25 March 2010
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Tuesday, 23 March 2010
I'm getting very used to freedom of choosing food for meals. Sometimes I mix variety of small bits of different food and that makes a dinner. Other times I cook. Usually I make sandwiches for lunch, as well. I'm mostly enjoying just mixing tastes and experimenting with food. I find there's more of that going on rather than preparing actual dinner. Although I do get to eat what I prepare, there are usually leftovers for tomorrow. So now I'm quite confident that cooking is not a big deal at all. Especially with microwave cooking it gets very convenient in terms of number of different bowls required for food preparation. I just bought a ceramic bowl today and it is perfect for microwave cooking. Got a plastic cover with holes in it, made for microwave cooking to keep most of the moisture within the bowl and the food being cooked. I'm quite happy with how the food turns out. The difference with gas or electric cooking is that the bowl rotates in the microwave automatically and there is no steering needed. The food gets cooked equally. This gives me time to work on other bits of the meal or making those sandwiches for tomorrow. I quite like how things can be simple and easy sometimes.
Cherry Lake, Altona
Yesterday I went jogging around Cherry Lake in Altona, catching the last rays of the Sun for the day. I was impressed by the surrounding of the lake. And, the more away I was from Altona, the more amazed I was. At times it felt as if I was in the nature far away from urban life. The grass was cut, there was lake and different plant species. It was wonderful. I saw a bunny (rabbit) next to the track. This is definitely one of the most beautiful jogging tracks I've seen around here. The scene of the Sun setting was magnificent, with blue and red colors mixing in the clouds.
Later, on the way home, I did stretching on the grass football field. All this is only minutes from home. Feels like a place from my imagination…
Thursday, 18 March 2010
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Wednesday, 17 March 2010
Microwave Cooking
It has been a couple of days of successful microwave cooking. Every day after I get back from work, I check out a new microwave recipe and do the cooking. Seems that most foods can be cooked in a microwave. There are different timings and intensity of power. The good thing is that it takes me only one bowl to prepare a meal.
Today I cooked some rice. It went on for five minutes on High power. Then four minutes on Medium power. After that I added the calamari and sauce and cooked for further three minutes. The only downside so far is that it takes forever for the food to cool down. :)
Monday, 15 March 2010
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Moved to Altona
The Altona move has been completed over the weekend. Everything has fallen into place in those two days. I got Toyota Corolla at the rent-a-car and moved the majority of the things in two rides. It was a funny thing playing Sokoban in my mind while packing the things into the car.
On Sunday I finally found the hanger stand, which I missed in Ikea on Saturday. The Internet access has been arranged with the owner so by Sunday night all was all set. Now even my SIP clients for VoIP work without any problems.
Monday was also good. First real trip to work on a train after two years. I have to say I got exactly what I was looking for. When I walk through the town towards the pier I can smell the salt in the air. On the way to work, in the morning Sun, I can see the blue vastness of the ocean. Now I'm going to enjoy this feeling for a while. Until the times comes for a new adventure.
Saturday, 6 March 2010
Moomba Festival – Hailstorm
Moomba Festival is going on in Melbourne at this time of year. There is river skiing and –boarding on Yarra. Today the day started really well. It was sunny and warm. All until about 2pm when it looked like a shower coming but is going to pass soon so that we could continue looking around the park. But…
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This week's topic is Books You Will Finally Read in 2017! These are the books that you meant to read in 2016, 2015, 2014, or even earlier like in my case and just never got around to it. These books have been sitting on your TBR for a while and you really want to get to them. These are not books that are upcoming 2017 releases, but older books that need your love and attention too!
Want to find out what my Top 5 Wednesday Books I Want to Finally Read in 2017 are?
Here are my selections in no particular order:
I have had this book since I graduated from high school, which I'm not even going to say when that was! Yes...I'll admit it...I went through an Oprah Book Club phase, and this was one of those books. But unlike others, this one has been packed up and moved around from Texas to Hawaii and back so many times that it's time that I either read it or get rid of it! This book takes place in rural Mississippi during 1943 and follows the story of a couple whose fifth child is born with Down's Syndrome and how they ensure she has the best life possible.
In a galaxy far far away when my husband and I were first married, we agreed to read each other's favorite book. Well, he read mine and I have yet to read his! I'm about a quarter of the way through, so 2017 will see me cross the finish line...finally! Classic epic fantasy with a huge 15 book commitment! Perhaps THAT explains why this is so daunting to me!
I haven't had this one for too long and I really want to read it; however, I keep getting distracted by other books! Isn't that THE problem of every book lover though! Another epic fantasy about a young man who grows up to be the most notorious wizard the world has ever seen.
This is the first book I received from my Owlcrate subscription in July of 2015 and I still haven't read it! I was really excited about it since the author was also a librarian, but time just got away from me and I never picked it up. The story of my life apparently!
After reading The Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons back in the day, I went through a phase of wanting to read stories of characters chasing down history's secrets and this book was one of those. That was over ten years ago and it's another one of those books that has been shuffled around the world and back again and I either need to read it or get rid of it. 2017 seems like as good a time as any other.
So those are my picks for this week's Top 5 Wednesday! Are there any books you would like to finally read in 2017? Let me know in the comments!


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Trade In Your Office for a Farm
Mukit Hossain left his office, tie and conventional career in Washington for a life in the country but he hasn't lost his business sense. Video courtesy of AFP.
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Northumberland National Park Authority has welcomed Lord de Mauley, Minister for the Environment, to see for himself the progress the authority has made in gearing up for a sustainable future – both on the authority's estate and for the 405-square mile national park area in its charge.
John Riddle, chairman of the authority, said: "I hope the Minister was inspired by what the authority is achieving and our ambitious plans for the future. We wanted the Minister to see the positive work that the authority is undertaking to deliver on a range of the government's priorities, from helping to address the growth agenda, to building and delivering a shared vision with local people for the natural environment."
The Minister's first port of call was to Hexham Enterprise Hub@Eastburn, formerly the headquarters of the authority alone. The house and grounds have been transformed into a range of attractive serviced workspaces for rent to start-up, micro-and small-businesses.
The Hexham Enterprise hub not only supports the growth of local businesses but also contributes to the income of the authority. Uptake of the new business facilities has been rapid and all spaces in this first phase are are now taken.
Tenants of Hexham Enterprise Hub@Eastburn, a partnership between Northumberland Business Services, Northumberland College and the authority, have the benefit of high speed broadband, IT and top quality meeting and networking facilities. From desk rental, to self-contained work pods, to complete office suites in the main building, the concept is one of busy interaction and space to grow.
Tony Gates, chief executive of the authority, welcomed the Minister and explained the authority was committed to rural growth and had been a leading partner in the development of the pilot enterprise hub from the outset.
"Eastburn presented us with a great opportunity to make the best use of the authority's assets and help to deliver the vision of the Rural Growth Network," he said. "We have been extremely pleased with the level of interest, not just in the quality of the accommodation and services, and a pleasant working environment, but also in the fact that businesses see positive benefits in being associated with the authority as a trusted body that will deliver long-term growth in rural areas.
"Our challenge will now be to see if we can create the right environment to attract sustainable businesses into other parts of the national park."
Lord de Mauley cut the ribbon to launch one of the new work pods and spoke to the one of the first tenants, Ian Railton and Laura Woodward from Verandern, a new management consultancy developing capability in leadership, change and improvement across all sectors.
Verandern value being different and wanted this to be reflected in their choice of office.
Ian said "The pod at Eastburn is perfect for us. It has everything we need, is quirky and rests in a beautiful setting. We looked at many offices across the North East, but we knew the pod was right the moment we heard about it".
The Minister congratulated the business and wished them every success for the future. He said: "The rural economy is hugely important to this country, contributing more than £210 billion each year and supporting almost a third of all British businesses.
"Projects like the Hexham Enterprise Hub@Eastburn are vital to the UK's long-term economic plan, so it's great that the National Park Authority is working with Northumberland Business Services Limited and Northumberland College to support small businesses in the area."
Grant Davey, leader of Northumberland County Council, said: "With the development of more enterprise hubs in rural areas, now is a great time for small businesses in Northumberland, as there are lots of exciting opportunities available to them.
"The authority have brought forward a particularly innovative and high quality initiative for small businesses and the fact the first phase of development is already full speaks for itself. I am confident this new enterprise hub, with its flexible facilities and pleasant working environment, will be a great boost for the county."
Paul Woolston, chairman of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership, said: "The rural areas of the North East are critical to a balanced economy. We were delighted the North East LEP's bid for rural funding in the Local Growth Fund awards, was successful, bringing a further £6m to the region's rural areas.
"Through this funding, we are able to continue to support vital enterprise activity, as part of the LEP's Strategic Economic Plan. The rural growth network, managed by Northumberland County Council on behalf of the enterprise partnership, is already working closely with businesses to boost local aspirations and job creation through initiatives such as the enterprise hubs.
"We welcomed the visit of Lord de Mauley to the North East to see the enterprise hubs and the beauty of Northumberland National Park for himself."
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As a vegetarian, there are many times when I realize that I am having too many carbohydrates and not enough protein.
When I have the protein urge, this is the dish I turn to. Whole grain brown rice noodles, crispy lentils and whatever vegetables I have at home go into this vegan and gluten free dish.
The lentils are cooked the same way as those I made in my Purple Kale and Ground Lentil Sauté from several months ago. The brown rice noodles you've seen before as well in my Lemon and Coconut Brown Rice Noodles from last year.
I had some green peas, so that's what I used as the vegetable this time. Next time, maybe some shredded brussel sprouts or finely cut cauliflower.
It's really easy to make and very satisfying.
- 4 ounces whole grain brown rice noodles
- 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon urad dal
- 1/2 cup toor dal
- 1/2 cup chana dal
- 1 dried red chili
- a pinch of asafoetida
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup green peas
- Soak the noodles in a large bowl of boiling hot water. Set aside.
- Put the toor and chana dals in a bowl and add enough warm water to cover. Soak for about 30 minutes.
- Drain the water and put the dals in a food processor or blender along with the dried red chili, the asafoetida and a 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Process or blend the dals. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet. Add the mustard seeds and urad dal.
- When the mustard seeds start popping add the ground dals and the peas.
- Mix well. Add more oil (up to a tablespoon) if the mixture seems dry.
- Sauté until the ground dals are cooked well.
- Drain the water from the rice noodles. Cut them into smaller lengths if desired.
- Mix the noodles well with the lentils and peas. Adjust salt as needed.
- Serve.


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Five Dating Sites To Avoid
Online dating assists us in our search for true love. Today, you may instantly connect to thousands of singles using a computer or smartphone. However, not all dating sites are the same. In fact, some of these resources are completely outrageous. Here is a list of five sites to avoid at all costs.
- Tinder
This dating app is based on connecting potential sexual partners, rather than soulmates. Do not be misled by its popularity. This simply highlights the degrading morals of our society. Stay away from this online gutter unless you are looking for a one-night stand. For a family-oriented dater, it is a total waste of time and money.


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An area just on the city limits of Matara is a excellent place for a family vacation with the beach there almost hand made for bathing in it it is a safe place to go. The coral reef that surrounds the beach reduces current so it is safe for everyone. It is also an area with amazing hotels that cater to the locals as well as the tourist who chose to visit.
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Newly Opened Penang's 1st Peranakan style Sea Home Boutique (Homestay). A showcase of the rich Straits Chinese heritage preserved from the 17th century offering a perfect private getaway with 12 rooms filled with antiques and collectibles. Experience for yourself the unforgettable charm of sleeping on a grand mother of pearl carved wedding bed and a private cozy restaurant only for our in house guest which serves local Malaysian food.
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1) New and Upcoming Funding Opportunities in the Bioeconomy April 25, 2016 Stephen R. Bolotin Now that we are firmly into the third quarter of the federal fiscal year, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) continues to announce attractive funding opportunities in support of the bioeconomy through its various program offices. These new and upcoming funding opportunity announcements (FOA) have the capacity to support biofuels, bioproducts, and biopower technologies along the entire value chain. What follows is an overview of two high-value grant funding opportunities along with Holland & Knight's programmatic insight. EERE's "Project Definition for Pilot and and Demonstration Scale Manufacturing of Biofuels, Bioproducts, and Biopower" FOA After much anticipation and delay, the DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) has just announced a Notice of Intent (NOI) to issue a FOA entitled "Project Definition for Pilot and and Demonstration Scale Manufacturing of Biofuels, Bioproducts, and Biopower" that aims to support the design and potential construction of pilot- and demonstration-scale integrated biorefineries. The first inklings of this FOA date back to late 2014 and, in part due to internal agency obstacles and due diligence, is only now about to come to fruition. With an expected release date in May, this FOA is likely to exceed the $25 million in available funding originally alluded to a couple years ago. This FOA aims to support the manufacture of drop-in hydrocarbon biofuels, bioproducts, or intermediates and is envisioned in two phases: including an initial design phase extending approximately 1-2 years followed by a down-select review and the possibility to continue onto a second construction and operations phase. The NOI has identified three priority technology areas: Pilot scale production of biofuels from high impact cellulosic, algal, or biogas feedstocks Demonstration scale production of biofuels from high impact cellulosic, algal, or biogas feedstocks Production of biopower or biofuels from biosolids and other waste streams As this has every potential to be the biggest grant funding opportunity in the bioeconomy this year, proactively readying for the application would be prudent. In advance of the official FOA release, prospective applicants can attend to certain administrative tasks including registering on the EERE Funding Opportunity Exchange, obtaining a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, and registering or updating their registration with the System for Award Management. For more information on this upcoming FOA, visit the EERE Funding Opportunity Exchange. ARPA-E's "Rhizosphere Observations Optimizing Terrestrial Sequestration" (ROOTS) FOA The DOE's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) advances high-potential, highimpact energy technologies that are too early for private-sector investment. Unlike EERE, which often supports companies trying to overcome an incremental technological hurdle—so called "screw driver engineering work"—ARPA-E specifically seeks out technologies that are "one miracle away"
2) from transforming an existing market. Indeed, once EERE begins funding a technology, ARPA-E usually deems the technology too advanced or non-transformative enough for ARPA-E. The recently released "Rhizosphere Observations Optimizing Terrestrial Sequestration" (ROOTS) FOA is thus right in ARPA-E's wheelhouse as it aims to develop new integrated technologies to sequester carbon in the soil while improving the sustainability and resiliency of industrial agriculture. With $30 million in funding for approximately 8-10 awards varying between $250,000 and $10 million each, ARPA-E is pursuing technologies that increase the precision and throughput of crop breeding for improved root-soil biogeochemical function. Specifically, ARPA-E seeks these technologies: Sensors – Advanced sensors and imaging technology for characterization of roots and soils. Models – Predictive and extensive models of plants and soils to accelerate breeding programs. Genetics and Environment – Genetic resources and characterization of germplasm performance in multiple environments and/or management regimes for phenotypes that address ROOTS biogeochemical goals. ARPA-E prefers project proposals that address all three technological components but will consider submissions that only address the first component, sensors. ARPA-E believes that such technologies could significantly improve soil carbon accumulation and storage, decreased N2O emission, and improve water efficiency. This FOA is likely to most appeal to feedstock providers in the bioeconomy, as this long-term project opportunity intends to provide a more sustainable feedstock production base. Key dates: First deadline for questions: 5/19/16, 5:00pm ET Concept Papers due: 5/26/16, 5:00pm ET Full Applications due: TBD It has been the experience of Holland & Knight's energy advisors that competitive applicants are typically very clear about what impact they can achieve in under 3 years of funding. Further, such applicants possess demonstrable market awareness with respect to how a technological breakthrough is both economically practical and could have a transformative impact. Most importantly, given the highly competitive nature of ARPA-E funding opportunities, successful applicants usually fit exactly within the parameters of the solicitation. Finally, we strongly encourage applicants to voluntarily participate in the related Teaming Partner List, which could potentially facilitate strategic partnerships that could strengthen an application. For more information and to apply online, visit ARPA-E's Funding Opportunity Exchange. Related Practices Renewable and Alternative Energy Public Policy & Regulation Attorney Advertising. Copyright © 1996–2016 Holland & Knight LLP. All rights reserved.


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Feeling Christmas
So, this year is the first year I am spending Christmas completely solo. 35 Christmases with family thus far and now I am 2,600 miles away from my parents, with no money in the travel budget, so a quick hello on Skype will have to do. I haven't been a fan of Christmas since I was a kid. It has felt like such a commercial endeavor for so long that it lost it's luster.
But, with no family of my own to speak of out here in Las Vegas, I had an opportunity to shoot some fun family portraits this year. My friend Jayk, with whom I had lost touch with for many, many years, lives in Las Vegas and came over to Photo Bang Bang with his son Ryder for a Christmas photo. After that, Joel Spencer from Happenstance Studios came by with his wife Jen and their daughter Olive to have their photo taken as well.
Curtis and I had set up a "Las Vegas tunnel people" set in the studio so it kind of set the stage for some interesting family Christmas photos, considering how difficult a year it's been for most people. There's something strangely appropriate about the setting…
The last family to get in the tunnel was Curtis' clan. Curtis, Megan and Adrienne were here in the studio and with the lighting setup from the shoot with the Spencers earlier, decided to dress it a little a little differently and get some family photos of their own.
Here are some of the photos from the week.
It was nice to see families together, if for no other reason than to live vicariously for a few moments. Everyone appears to be happy with the photos so I am glad I was able to do my part in making the holidays fun for the people around me.
Happy Holidays to everyone out there… and to my parents, see you on Skype!
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Thanks for taking our portrait.
Maybe we should do one last Xmas shot. The Photo Bang Bang family needs one.
I was googling myself to see how innocent my name pans out on the internet and found this. Things sure have changed a lot for EVERYBODY in two years…


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Dr. Dog – Abandoned Mansion
Last year, Dr. Dog released a reworked version of their very first album, The Psychedelic Swamp. It was bright, playful, and, well, full on swamptastic. This year (technically, the end of last year), the world's most well educated musical canines have dropped a very different sort of album. There's a clue in the title. Abandoned Mansion stands high and proud, but there's an unmistakably darker and generally more foreboding atmosphere. "You search through the dark of your deserted heart, To return to the splendor again." But it's not all cobwebbed ceilings and dusty drapes. For every slightly disconcerting image, there's a wonderfully uplifting hook. "I'm on both sides of the line, Bitter on the fruit and sweet on the rind". In fact, for an album that evokes Miss Havisham, this is a surprisingly sing-along proposition. If the refrain from the seemingly mournful title track doesn't turn around in your head when you're trying to get to sleep at night, then it's possible you've never watched Sunset Boulevard. Could it be that after nearly 20 years of already excellent music making the Dog Drs. have produced their best album ever? It sure is. Abandoned Mansion isn't just worth a visit. It should an essential stop on the magical Dr. Dog mystery tour.


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Birthday Dyed-Fringe Tank
We love this take on the birthday girl tank.
This shirt is cut from a typical "boys" t-shirt. You want to go up in size because it is 100% cotton and will shrink, but also keep in mind that the sleeves should not be too big or they will fall down.


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Thinking about a new Word or Office rollout but nervous about a recent Texas federal court judgment ordering Microsoft to stop selling its popular software tool?
Don't panic yet, because Toronto firm i4i could still be open to a licensing agreement with Microsoft.
On Tuesday, a Texas federal court ordered Microsoft to stop selling Microsoft Word and any editions of Microsoft Office containing Microsoft Word pending a final decision on an ongoing patent challenge launched by Toronto-based tech company i4i. Last month, a jury ordered Microsoft to pay the Toronto software company more than US$200 million for patent infringement involving several of its software products. The Toronto firm, which creates collaborative authoring and document management software and specializes in XML -based content development, contends that Word infringes on i4i's earlier patents.
But Michel Vulpe, founder of i4i, said he would welcome a proposal from Microsoft to license his company's technology.
"i4i is not for sale at the moment, although everything has a price. We're more interested in a licensing proposal if one were to come out of this," Vulpe said. So far he has not received any offers from Microsoft, according to the i4i founder.
The option, however, was open to the Redmond, Wash-based software maker since about nine years ago, Vulpe said.
Vulpe said Microsoft representatives went to i4i's office in Toronto sometime in 2000 and were aware that i4i held patents to the XML tagging technology.
"They had three choice: License the technology; buy our company or steal the technology. They chose Option 3," Vulpe said.
Case isn't Over
But Tim Hickernell, lead analyst for Info-Tech Research Group in London, Ont, says patent documents presented as evidence by i4i are unlikely to standup to a vigorous counter-challenge from Microsoft. "I've read the patent and diagrams presented by i4i and they appear to be very broad and vague," Hickernell said.
"For companies contemplating a Microsoft Word purchase or Office rollout, my advice would be not to put a hold on procurement solely because of this issue," he added.
The documents were simple flow charts describing methods for separating documents from document structures. Hickernell said patent does not describe a unique technology.
i4i's patent "could be applied to any content application from almost any software vendor," according to the 25-year document content expert.
Although he maintains it highly unlikely, the Info-Tech analyst said if i4i ultimately wins, companies such as Adobe, Xerox, Google, Corel and OpenText should take notice, because they might find themselves in the Toronto company's crosshairs next.
Vulpe, founder of i4i, said people who think his company's patent will not stand up to further challenges "do not understand the patent process."
"The court clearly defined what a patent is and Microsoft agreed with the court decision," he said.
Vulpe also clarified that his company is not out to shut down Microsoft Word.
"The court didn't order Microsoft to stop selling Word. The order was to stop distributing custom XML capability in Word, which currently could be found in Word 2003, 2007 and the upcoming 2010 version," Vulpe said.
"If you're using Word without custom XML capability, you're OK," he added.
Hickernell also raised questions about i4i's decision to file its suit against Microsoft in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. "East Texas is not exactly known for its tech industry a more appropriate choice would have been Austin, Texas, or San Jose, California, where judges are more accustomed to tech issues."
For instance, Hickernell said, the East Texas judge might have been unclear about current XML patent issues. "XML is an open standard it is not controlled by Microsoft," the analyst said. Hickernell would not speculate on i4i's motive for the patent suit against Microsoft but said he has never heard of the company until it pursued the Redmond, Wash-based software maker.
i4i's History
Among i4i's list of clients are well-known pharmaceutical companies such as Bayer, Bausch and Lamb Pharmaceuticals Inc, GenPharm Inc. Merc & Co. Inc., and Sandoz.
The company was founded by Vulpe, a Montreal-born inventor whose clients include U.S. Marine Corp, the State of Ohio and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
In 1994, Vulpe and Stephen Owens developed a solution that enabled people to use regular word processors as XML /SGML editors.
The patent claimed by i4i describes a method for deconstructing actual document content from the document structure. Although it is not unique, Hickernell said it, the technology is vital for any company that deals with documents.
"It allows developers to adjust and reassemble content for search and indexing purposes and so it is important for anything from simple mail merge purposes to databases to search engine queries," Hickernell explained.
i4i originally filed the case in March 2007, claiming Microsoft willfully infringed on patented technology in Microsoft Office Word 2003, Word 2007, .NET Framework and Windows Vista software. i4i was issued the patent -- U.S. Patent No. 5,787,499 -- in 1998.
The technology that the court said infringes on the i4i patent enables custom XML tagging in Word 2003 and Word 2007, used mainly for creating and modifying templates for Word documents.
This story, "Microsoft's Best Option in Lawsuit: License" was originally published by ITBusiness.ca.


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With just one week left until his presidency reaches the 100-day milestone, Donald Trump has very little to show for it. A push to repeal and replace Obamacare died before it came to a vote; an attempt to fight terrorism was deemed unconstitutional by the courts; and a series of White House leaks led to frenzied media reports about the factionalism tearing the West Wing apart. It took Trump dropping bombs on multiple countries—deploying the largest non-nuclear explosive in the U.S. arsenal in one and risking a new war in another—to temporarily divert America's attention from the Russia investigation that had already claimed the scalp of former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
As a similar alpha-male television character once believed, if you don't like what's being said, change the conversation. Or at least try to get out ahead of it. And that's what Trump did on Friday morning:
Ironically, this was a conversation that Trump himself had started before he even won the presidency. During a campaign stop in Pennsylvania last October, Trump promised to put forth a constitutional amendment to place term limits on members of Congress, institute lobbying bans, renegotiate NAFTA, pass tax reform, begin construction on the wall, undo Barack Obama's executive orders protecting undocumented immigrants, and unleash a tidal wave of regulatory cuts—all in his first 100 days. (One could joke that Trump has promised the moon to American citizens, except he literally did promise to put Americans back on the moon by 2020.)
As CNN's Jake Tapper pointed out, the 100-day standard has been around since the time of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. "It's when a president's power and influence with Congress is likely greatest," he tweeted. "Comparing anyone to F.D.R. is a fool's errand, of course." He then tweeted links to several promises Trump made about what he would accomplish in his first 100 days in office.
So far, according to Gallup, Trump has the lowest average polling for a president's first quarter since World War II, and the lowest amount of support from an opposition party ever.
With the "ridiculous standard" of the 100-day mark on the horizon, and the media prepared to "kill," the Trump administration seems to be doing everything in its power to make its predicament worse. After Trump's approval ratings dropped amid his botched bid to pass the House Republican health-care bill, the White House seems loathe to give up on repealing Obamacare—no matter how unpopular its replacement plan is. The New York Times reports that the push is being spearheaded by Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, who has been blamed for the demise of Trumpcare 1.0 and is supposedly eager to notch a win. According to The Washington Post's Bob Costa, the White House wants to get it to a vote by next Wednesday. This is, of course, delusional, given that no legislative text yet exists for the changes supposedly being hashed out between the far-right House Freedom Caucus and the more moderate Tuesday group (any bill would likely be dead on arrival in the Senate). As one incredulous senior House source texted Axios, "You know there will not be a vote next Wednesday, right?"
Meanwhile, the Trump administration is struggling just to keep the lights on. As it turns out, the government will run out of funding and begin to shut down on Trump's 100th day, unless Congress agrees to a new spending bill. That would be difficult enough in ordinary times, given the ultimatums being tossed back and forth across the aisle. Conservatives, for instance, are hankering to defund Planned Parenthood, which Democrats say is a nonstarter. And the White House, naturally, is making any compromise even harder. Politico reports that the intervention of Office of Management and Budget director Mick Mulvaney has complicated bipartisan negotiations, raising tensions on Capitol Hill by insisting on measures that would hand Trump a nice Day 100 win, such as funding for his border wall or a crackdown on sanctuary cities. Instead, he's likely to get neither before the media's "ridiculous" judgment day on April 29: to avoid a shutdown on Trump's big day, Congress may be forced to pass a one-week stopgap.
It would be the perfect poetic justice for the "dog ate my homework" president: asking for a one-week extension on the very day the term paper is due.


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Carving a spooky Jack O' Lantern is an absolute must over the Halloween period.
You've bought your pumpkin, prepared your tools and have the candles ready - but then comes the time when actually need to carve it.
Depending on your design, carving a pumpkin can be a little tricky, and you'll want to get it right first time to avoid wasting the perfect pumpkin you spent ages picking out.
What you will need to carve a pumpkin
- A carving pumpkin
Pumpkin carving kit, comes with a scoop, a pin prick and a serrated mini carving tool
- A stencil
- Sticky tape
- Tea light
- Spare newspaper or bag to sit pumpkin on
- A bowl for the waste
How to carve a pumpkin
- Cut a circular lid around the stem of the pumpkin, then cut it out and pull it off
- Take out all the seeds and gunk
- Use tape to stick a stencil on to pumpkin
- Poke dots through stencil to make an outline
- Cut out the shapes with a carving tool
Children should always ask an adult to carve the pumpkin for them.
Pumpkin carving tips
- You should study your pumpkin before carving it - perhaps the lines could be wrinkles, and over shapes and marks could contribute towards your design
- You should carve the smallest sections first and work towards the outer edge
- If you fancy being a little creative, you could paint your pumpkin to avoid having a basic orange one
- Display your pumpkin in the window and add a candle so people can see it as they walk by
Pumpkin designs and stencils
You don't have to stick with a spooky face for your pumpkin design.
Pumpkinlady.com has hundreds of designs available to download and print, from the easy to the more challenging patterns.


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The Pacers introduced two of the newest additions to the roster on Sunday, welcoming forward T.J. Warren and guard Jeremy Lamb. Both are expected to make immediate contributions in Indiana with a revamped roster following offseason departures of Bojan Bogdanovic, Thad Young, Darren Collison and Cory Joseph.
"We feel like we've got a young team, a very vibrant, up-and-coming team that is willing to get better," Pacers President Kevin Pritchard said in a news conference at Bankers Life Fieldhouse alongside Lamb and Warren. "And it's time for these two to sort of take the baton and run with what we have had in the past couple of years."
Warren played the past five seasons in Phoenix. In his last two with the Suns, he averaged 18.8 points per game. He's expected to be a versatile scorer for Indiana, playing both small forward and power forward. The Pacers acquired Warren from the Suns for cash considerations in a three-team deal that included the Heat.
"I'm excited," Warren said with a smile after being introduced with his Pacers #1 jersey in hand. "Very appreciative of them trading for me. I'm excited to get to work and just eager to get going out there and start playing."
Lamb was free agent coming off a career season in Charlotte in which her averaged 15.3 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.
"They are expected to win here and it's just a great feeling," Lamb, a UConn product, said of joining an Indiana team that has been in the playoffs the past four seasons. "That responsibility is always great. It brings the best out in me and my teammates. I feel like it's going to be real good."
Lamb and Warren will not only be expected to fill the voids of the outgoing Pacers veterans, but also carry an offensive workload as Victor Oladipo works to return from surgery. While his return is likely not expected until December or January, Warren and Lamb are set to position the Pacers as a threat atop the Eastern Conference.
"I see the Pacers for sure as a team to be worried about, a lot of guys, a lot of great players," Warren explained. "I'm excited for training camp to build this chemistry and get out there as a team and really make some things happen. I feel like we can really make a lot of noise in the Eastern Conference and add on to the success they have had."
The Pacers have also added Malcolm Brogdon to the roster in free agency. He is expected to be formally introduced in a press conference Monday morning at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.