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Baseball giants the New York Yankees announced Thursday that they are making a move in the world of esports as they enter an investment partnership with Vision Esports, the largest shareholder of three esports companies, including Echo Fox. Vision Esports are the largest shareholder of Echo Fox, Twin Galaxies and …Read More »
Echo Fox appoints NBA veteran Jared Jeffries as president
Jared Jeffries, a former NBA player, has been appointed as the president of esports organisation Echo Fox, headed up by three-time NBA champion Rick Fox Jeffries will be responsible for all of Echo Fox's operations, and the appointment was confirmed by a private equity firm Vision Venture Partners, headed up by …Read More »
Echo Fox picks up 80% of Team EnVyUs's Gears of War roster
Echo Fox, the esports organisation owned by retired NBA star Rick Fox, has swooped in for four fifths of Team EnVyUs' Gears of War roster. Jose 'FraNChiS' Mavo, Jamie 'ToySxldier' Rivera, Arody 'Praized' Dipre and Brian 'Solurs' Valenzuela are all leaving Team EnVyUs and joining Echo Fox, where they will play with Kyle Mason, the …Read More »
Fnatic, Echo Fox, NRG, Rogue and Immortals all sign Vainglory teams
Fnatic, Echo Fox, NRG, Rogue and Immortals have all signed Vainglory teams and will debut in the new spring season. To celebrate the arrival of these new professional organizations, Super Evil Megacorp will be hosting all five teams at the company's Super Evil Lair in San Mateo for a Run …Read More »
Echo Fox forfeit ESL Pro League spot after failing to get a roster in time
Echo Fox has forfeited its spot in the North American division of the ESL Pro League after failing to submit a roster for the upcoming season. The team disbanded its CS:GO team late last year, leaving just two players on its roster currently. Obviously without a team of five they …Read More »
Echo Fox go big on fighting games, sign Justin Wong, Tokido and Sonic Fox
Echo Fox, the eSports organisation founded by NBA legend Rick Fox, has signed a ton of top fighting game players. The organisation has acquired Taniguchi "Tokido" Hajime, Momochi "Momochi" Yusuke, Justin Wong and Momochi "ChocoBlanka" Yuko, who are some of the best Street Fighter V players in the world. These …Read More »
Echo Fox signs Looper
North American LCS team Echo Fox has signed former League of Legends world champion Jang "Looper" Hyeong-seok for its 2017 roster. The announcement was made over on Yahoo eSports, where they revealed that the former member of the world championship winning Samsung White team would be heading to the NA …Read More »
Riot releases documentary on Rick Fox and his son's eSports journey
Riot has released a 20 minute documentary that shows Rick Fox's journey from first attending a League of Legends event with his son, through to starting up his own team. The documentary, which can be seen at the bottom of this post, starts with Rick and his son Kyle heading …Read More »
Echo Fox out, Muffin Lightning in at the ELEAGUE Americas Minor Championship
After news broke yesterday that the Echo Fox CS:GO team had broken up, ELEAGUE has now announced that the team has been replaced in the Americas Minor Championship. With both Shahzeb "ShahZam" Khan and Ronny "ryx" Bylicki officially leaving the Echo Fox organisation, and only Ryan "Freakazoid" Abadir confirming that …Read More »
Echo Fox gives it's CS:GO players the option to leave the team, two take up the offer
In a somewhat unprecedented move the Echo Fox organisation has told all of its CS:GO players that they are free to pursue opportunities with other teams if they so wish. Two players have taken up the offer. "Echo Fox remains committed to its players' futures — supporting opportunity both inside …Read More »


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When the Los Angeles Times confirmed that protests that started in January in Tunisia and then moved to Egypt were spreading to Algeria, Bahrain, Libya, Morocco, Cameroon, and Kuwait, many concluded that they were being driven by unhappy citizens connected via the internet. On Twitter, for example, protests set for Monday, February 14th, in Bahrain, can be found at #feb14, and #bahman for Libya. Algerian protest details can be found on #feb19, protests in Morocco at #feb20, Cameroon at #feb23, and Kuwait at #mar8.
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British Fantasy Award Finalist for Best Newcomer
"Had Phillip K. Dick lived through riot grrrl and the collapse of the American industrial economy, STAY CRAZY would be his memoir. Erica Satifka is a prophet."
-Nick Mamatas, author of SENSATION and I AM PROVIDENCE
Stay Crazy is dark and intense sci-fi with a twist, in turns disturbing, amusing, and enlightening. It's not a book that fits into tidy genre boxes, so kudos to Apex for publishing a book that is that complicated--and good.
-Beth Cato, Nebula Award-nominated author of DEEP ROOTS
After a breakdown at college landed Emmeline Kalberg in a mental hospital, she's struggling to get her life on track. She's back in her hometown and everyone knows she's crazy, but the twelve pills she takes every day keep her anxiety and paranoia in check. So when a voice that calls itself Escodex begins talking to Em from a box of frozen chicken nuggets, she's sure that it's real and not another hallucination. Well ... pretty sure.
An evil entity is taking over the employees of Savertown USA, sucking out their energy so it can break into Escodex's dimension. Escodex needs Em's help to save his dimension and to keep hers from collapsing. But Em isn't certain she wants to help Escodex. She has other things to worry about, like staying off the Savertown USA bowling team, busting her sister's chops about her newly found religion, and getting out of Clear Falls, PA.
When her coworkers start mysteriously dying, Em realizes that she may be the only one who can stop things from getting worse. Now she must convince her therapist she's not having a relapse and keep her boss from firing her. All while getting her coworker Roger to help enact the plans Escodex conveys to her though the RFID chips in the Savertown USA products. It's enough to make anyone Stay Crazy.


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The journey to better skin care practices entered a new phase when I started to deal with peri-menopausal skin. Unaware of the fact that my skin required a new set of nurturing ingredients, I assumed that the products I was using would suffice as I've matured.
From fine lines to a decrease in collagen activity, compounded by the impact of hot flashes, I encountered new territory that no one talks about on the regular—the different stages of menopause and skin wellness. Well, today my world just got even brighter.
With a new appreciation about what is now required to augment my skin health, I've upgraded my regimen and recently added a new solution to deal with my hot flashes, Pause Well-Aging Hot Flash Cooling Mist. This innovative discovery, created by Rochelle Weitzner, Founder and CEO of The Pause Group, is part of a world-class line up of Pause Well-Aging skincare solutions.
A two-year process in the making, these skin health-based topicals are science backed and contain no hormones. The collection includes: Hot Flash Cooling Mist, Collagen Boosting Moisturizer, and the Fascia Stimulating Tool.
Rochelle's accomplishments as a C-Suite executive, most recently the former CEO of Erno Laszlo, and her authenticity are both inspiring and refreshing. Further, she is leading a movement to celebrate the notion that you get better as you age, and I am so on board with this sentiment. Rochelle states, "You may notice we don't use the word antiaging because what's there to be against? Beauty doesn't peak at any one point in your life, it keeps evolving…The actual process of aging and menopause doesn't need disruption, but the conversation around it does."
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I saw a tragi-comic sight last week. While leaving a grocery store parking lot, I drove past a man walking his dog; the dog was wearing a football jersey. The jersey was made for a human to wear, but the human had put the jersey on the dog.
The dog's front legs were long enough to fill the sleeves, but the dog's body was too short to fill the body of the shirt. As a result, the dog repeatedly tripped over the shirttail of the football jersey. The dog seemed rather accustomed to the farce but had a look of quiet desperation on its face.
I understand a sports fan's desire to publicize the reputation of a favorite team, but football jerseys are designed for use by humans. To put a football jersey on a dog is possible, but more than merely eccentric. Given the dog's obvious discomfort and inability to walk properly, the situation was untenable and bordered on being cruel.
I'd like to suggest that image of a dog struggling to walk while engulfed in a much too large football jersey as a means to grasp the meaning of today's Gospel reading.
In today's Gospel, we have yet another agrarian allegory used by and about Jesus. Like last week's allegory about sheep and the good shepherd, this image of vines and grapes would have been intimately familiar to Jesus' audience. Grape vines were a common crop plant and a major source of employment in the ancient world.
The act of joining a branch to a vine would have been known to most people during Jesus' lifetime. The ancient Judeans chafed under Roman occupation but would have acknowledged grudgingly the contribution that Roman technology had made to their lives. The Romans pioneered the practice of grafting grape vines; their improved, grafted vines produced larger crops that were better adapted to the locations where they grew.
During Jesus' lifetime, most people would have understood the obvious meaning of the image, namely, that a branch grafted onto a vine depended entirely on the rootstock of the plant for its survival. Furthermore, a good graft would produce a healthy plant and an augmented crop. Only the most faithful of Jesus' disciples, however, would have understood the theological message that Jesus was trying to communicate. Jesus said, "By this is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples." (Jn. 15:8)
What does it mean to glorify God? How does bearing "much fruit" describe faithful discipleship? I'd like to suggest the image of the poor, hapless dog dressed in its owner's football jersey.
God's desire for human persons is that we live at peace with God and one another. The salvation made possible by Jesus' sacrificial death on the Cross is a renewed life in which one gives God the worship that God deserves and gives one's neighbors the responsible behavior that they deserve. Discipleship is the lifelong task of coming to know God, learning Jesus' teachings, and putting those teachings into practice daily. This renewed life of faith gives glory to God by making God's mercy present to the world through the actions of Jesus' disciples. All of this depends, however, on grasping one, fundamental truth: that human nature has a divinely ordained goal.
Our existence in this world is not indeterminate. There is a goal for our lives. The goal is to live at peace with God and one another. There are many possible substitutes for this goal, but none lead to a peaceful, fruitful life.
It is possible, for example, to misuse one's life in the same way that it is possible to put a football jersey on a dog. It is possible to live as if no one's life except one's own has any value. It is possible to live as if other people exist only for the sake of serving one's need for attention and affirmation. It is possible to live as if freedom does not require responsibility. It is possible to live as if the consequences of one's actions are meaningless as long as they don't cause one any discomfort. It is possible to treat religion as nothing more than a scheme to obtain individual, eternal benefits at little to no cost.
I hope you grasp my point: it is fully possible to distort, disrupt, and even destroy one's life (and the lives of others), but doing so constitutes a failed human existence.
It is fully possible to go through one's life like that poor dog who was forced to trip over the tail of the football jersey. It is fully possible to choose to limp, stumble, and fall repeatedly while failing to live constructively with wider society. It is possible, but truly sad and it borders on cruelty.
If you find that you're limping through life or that you have resigned yourself to despair in the face of a cruel fate, it might well be that you have chosen an untenable goal. If you struggle with relationships and find it impossible to forgive other people's failings, you might be living a failed life. The goal of human life is to live at peace with God and neighbor. This goal is not only desirable but easily attainable; it requires no more (and no less) than a disciple's trust in Jesus.
Jesus said, "Remain in me, as I remain in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches." (Jn. 15:4-5) Baptism into Jesus' death grafts one to the life-giving vine; any other choice leads to a life that is withered and decayed. The fruits of one's choices are clearly visible. Where do you see the fruits of discipleship in your life?


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Rising actor, Kim Seon Ho, is receiving much love and support from his 2 Days and 1 Night family!
Earlier today, the Start Up actor updated his Instagram to show that he received a food truck support from his variety show members.
In case you don't know bes, yes Kim Seon Ho is one of the fixed members of 2 Days and 1 Night's Season 4. He stars with show's original member, Kim Jong Min, Yeon Jung Hoon, Moon Se Yoon, DinDin and VIXX's Ravi.
Seonho's caption is one of their usual lines in the program,
"Who are we? #2Days1Night I love you."
Fellow members, Ravi, Se Yoon, and DinDin also commented on Seonho's post.
Ravi was playful to use hand emoji's to cheer 2 Days and 1 Night.
Se Yoon says, "That's great, Actor Kim!"
Lastly, DinDin comments, "Please tell me the date!!"
We can clearly say that the friendship between the show members are strong and it is good to see how they support each other!
Seonho plays the role of Han Ji-pyeong on Start Up with Nam Joo Hyuk, and Bae Suzy.


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After nearly 16 months of waiting to bring our daughter home, and over 5 years of what seemed to be ongoing trials and tribulations, I have had to make a hard decision about my walk with God. This is the story of the struggle that nearly broke my faith.
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Study: Psalms 2:1-4
Psalms 2:1-4 (ESV) "Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and against His Anointed, saying, 'Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.' He who sits in the heavens laughs;… Continue reading Study: Psalms 2:1-4


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A 30-year-old parolee was busted Monday for the rape of a 78-year-old woman in Queens over the weekend, police said.
Ryan Bayard is accused of breaking into the elderly woman's home on 148th Avenue near 241st Street in the Rosedale neighborhood just after 6 a.m. Sunday and forcibly raping her in her bed, according to cops.
The Queens man was charged with rape and criminal sexual act Monday afternoon, cops said.
Bayard was released on parole on May 20 after serving less than three years in Riverview Correctional Facility on a robbery conviction, according to Department of Corrections records.
Thirteen days later, he allegedly got into the elderly woman's home, put a pillow over her face and forced himself on her, police sources said.
Bayard has been arrested 11 times, all but two — one for robbery and another for criminal possession of a weapon from 2013 — are sealed, police sources said.


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Panini is breaking out some great photography for their Elements insert set found within their Father's Day promotional packs this year. Throw some on-card autographs on these bad boys and you have one hell of a product. I believe Panini is the king of promos. I visit them the most when they have their promos going on at the National Sports Collectors Convention.
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[5]that Sunday in Yosemite, are good. I suppose he sent you some. I have three. Are you making headway with your writing? I hope so. The world wants all that harvest of yours thrashed out - & made up into crisp sweet loaves, such as you know how to make.I salute you in love & comradaeship.John Burroughs04574
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This is a staple blues / rock / metal trick that you will have heard at some point as a listener. If you need to, refresh your memory on the Bm scale and the ideas outlined in my first String Bending lesson.
For the first bend you'll want your first finger fretting the target pitch, which is at the 9th fret of the B string. Your second or third finger will start on the 7th fret of the G string.
In the example below, notice that the letter "b" is used to indicate a string bend, and the number that appears in brackets next to it is the location of the pitch you're aiming for. This is what we call a Full-Tone Bend.
Here you'll want your first finger fretting the target pitch again, which is the 9th fret of the E string. This time your third or fourth finger will start on the 8th fret of the B string.
This is the same deal as the previous bend, it's just taking place on a different fret. You can also apply some vibrato once you've hit your target pitch, as indicated by the "v".
Remember, when you bend a note, usually the listener will hear the target pitch as the one that's been affected rather than the starting note, which is pretty much the opposite of what we're experiencing as the performer. It's important to get around this idea early on as it can hold you back later.
That being the case, you shouldn't worry too much about the starting pitch of your bend – provided the target pitch is solid and you've got good intonation, no one will really mind where the note started.
Once you've got solid intonation and your fingers are getting used to the idea of doing a silly amount of bending work, try playing around with slackening-off the bend here and there, or really slowing it down you to get a very tense pitch raise. Add vibrato here and there as well for a bit more flavour.
The next step would be the advanced bending techniques of Over Bending and Pre-Bending.


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'We can no longer afford to leave the hard choices for the next budget, the next administration or the next generation,' President Obama declared as he unveiled the budget. That was true. It was also last year. The fiscal 2011 budget, unveiled this week, falls similarly short.
This time around, the job of making hard choices is put in the hands of a presidentially created fiscal responsibility commission that is to report back after the November election. We support the notion of the commission but we are also realistic — which is to say, pessimistic — about its prospects, especially given the apparent unwillingness of congressional Republicans to play a responsible role in crafting the recommendations. The administration argues, with some persuasiveness, that laying out specific choices within the contours of this budget would backfire, making the proposals even deader on arrival than usual. The wiser, more productive course, officials say, is to press for the commission to succeed. In any event, the argument goes, the likelihood of serious congressional action before the election is negligible, so little is lost in trying the commission route.
Perhaps, but we've been hearing the administration's pleas for patience for some time now. The president would have more credibility if he had pressed harder, and earlier, for a legislatively created commission that could have put more pressure on Republicans to cooperate. He would have more credibility if he had pressed harder last year for some of the worthy, money-saving proposals that Congress contemptuously discarded but that he repeats this year. And we would be less anxious if the numbers were less breathtaking.
Under the path laid out by the president, absent the work of the fiscal commission, the national debt is set to rise to a staggering 77 percent of the economy by 2020. That year, interest payments on the debt alone will be $840 billion; by way of comparison, all nonsecurity discretionary spending in 2020 is estimated to be $537 billion.
And these terrifying numbers reflect the optimistic scenario. They assume that Congress accedes to all of the president's suggested cuts and savings — for example, nearly $300 billion saved over 10 years by reducing the value to wealthy taxpayers of income tax deductions for charitable giving and mortgage interest. The administration proposed this last year and promptly dropped it when members of Congress objected. The projections also assume that, after setting aside $160 billion for war costs in 2011, the annual price tag for "overseas contingency operations" can be trimmed to $50 billion. They assume that health-care reform along the lines of the House and Senate proposals will pass — and save $150 billion over 10 years. And they assume that the administration's relatively optimistic economic forecasts will pan out. If any of this leaves you skeptical, you are within your rights. The administration is in a difficult position largely not of its own making. It inherited a terrible economy, eight years of fiscal malfeasance and two wars. It needed to spend more, and still does, to stabilize the economy and help spur job creation. The proposed three-year freeze on nonsecurity discretionary spending sends an important signal.
But the stark fact remains that the president's budget blueprint imagines a government that, in 2020, will spend 23.3 percent of gross domestic product but take in just 18.9 percent. Those percentages are, again, based on optimistic predictions of global events and congressional discipline. And even if they are correct, they sketch out a future that is unsustainable.
The president correctly recognizes that unpleasant reality, but he has yet to begin to tell Americans what will be needed to address it. It's up to the administration to prepare and present a solution, whether through a commission or otherwise. It's up to Republicans to be responsible partners in an enterprise vital to national security.
— The Washington Post


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Opera Star Joyce DiDonato to Join White Rabbit Red Rabbit
Opera star Joyce DiDonato will perform Nassim Soleimanpour's White Rabbit Red Rabbit at the Westside Theatre on Monday, October 3.
The Grammy Award-winning singer is the latest performer to take on the solo show, which began performances March 7. It is described as follows: "Forbidden to leave his country, young Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour found a way for his voice to get out when he physically could not — distilling the experience of his isolation in an audacious and utterly nontraditional new play. This wildly entertaining and thought-provoking theatrical piece — where no audience can see the same show twice — blends drama, comedy and social experiment, providing audiences with a potent reminder of the transformative power of theater."
The production features a rotating cast of stars who will see the script for the first time immediately before stepping onstage for their performances: "No rehearsal. No director. No set. No spoilers," says the production. "A different performer each night is handed the script for the first time as they step onto the stage."
Previous guest performers include Nathan Lane (March 7), Whoopi Goldberg (March 14), Patrick Wilson (March 21), Brian Dennehy (March 28), Wayne Brady (April 4), Mike Birbiglia (April 11), Cynthia Nixon (April 18), Kyra Sedwick (April 25), Martin Short (May 2), Bobby Cannavale (May 9), David Hyde Pierce (May 16), Shohreh Aghdashloo (May 23), Alan Cumming (June 6), George Takei (June 13), Rachel Dratch (June 20), Reg E. Cathey (June 27), Kathy Najimy (July 11), F. Murray Abraham (July 18), Josh Radnor (July 25), Ramin Karimloo (August 1), Tony Danza (August 8), Randy Rainbow (August 15), Michael Urie (August 22), and Darren Criss (August 29).


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We have heard from how some of the local media on the coaching hire of Brian Kelly, but how is the national media looking at it?
Coaching hire grades immediately following an announcement doesn't hold much water in the grand scheme of things. Much like grading an NFL draft class the day after it concludes. A year ago many believed that Texas hiring Steve Sarkisian was a "slam dunk" hire and he produced a 5-7 season. Not to say that Sark won't work out in Austin, we just need to step back with the instant analysis.
However, they do give you an idea of the national perception on the hire.
CBS Sports grades Brian Kelly hire with an "A"
Barrett Sallee gives LSU a grade of A for their ability to lure Notre Dame's Brian Kelly to the Bayou. Kelly has proven that he can win at every stop but recently it has shown that he hasn't won the big one. Could that be that he was limited at Notre Dame with their admission standards? Or perhaps Kelly himself limited them. He won 10 games or more in each of the last five seasons with the Fighting Irish. Something that LSU hasn't seen since, well, ever. The best stretch was a four-year run by Les Miles from 2010-13 in which he won 44 games.
LSU landed one of the better coaches in college football as Kelly ranks No. 3 among active FBS coaches in wins. Conversely, he has never coached further south than Cincinnati. There might be some growing pains as Kelly, 60, tries to learn the ways of the SEC, but his winning pedigree speaks for itself. His coaching acumen combined with more recruiting resources in the SEC makes this a home run hire.
Notre Dame was given a grade of B for replacing Kelly with his defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman.
Mike Farrell of Rivals graded the Kelly hire as an A+
Reports came out Monday night that Kelly is leaving the Irish for LSU. Kelly took Notre Dame to the title game and playoff with recruiting restrictions at Notre Dame. Imagine what he can do at LSU? He's a great coach, he develops players and he can recruit. This is a home run and arguably the best hire LSU could make. – per Rivals
Adam Rittenberg of ESPN gives it a B+
Kelly is a future Hall of Famer, so this grade isn't necessarily about his coaching ability. He dramatically elevated Notre Dame's program and provided a level of consistency and reliability that isn't easy to do under the constant national spotlight. He develops quarterbacks, hires good coordinators and can handle the CEO responsibilities of being the head coach at a scrutinized program. Although Notre Dame coaches are judged on national titles and he never won one in South Bend, he took the program about as far as he could. The concern is fit and whether Kelly, a Massachusetts native who has spent his entire coaching career in the Midwest, will handle the unique circumstances that come at LSU. – per ESPN


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I was just fired from my job two days ago. I still don't have a job. I'm living off of 300$ and trying to budget. I've cried, I've prayed and now I have to take action. So, are you wondering why I was fired? I was fired because as my boss put "its business."
I'm a barista, and as a barista you're expected to fast and efficient. I'm a barista with a secret. That's not so much a secret. I have a mental illness. I just started this job, I was three days on the job, and, we hit a busy day. That one day I started a new medication and I wasn't fast enough. It's the second time that I've felt handicap or disabled.
I explained to him that I needed this job, to pay for my insurance, to pay for medication. "I know, but its business." I didn't matter, what I could do for him mattered. The effort I put, the early hours, the job I had quit and one I didn't take for this one job, it all didn't matter. "Its business."
I felt angry with my self, angry with God. I felt misunderstood, and concerned. Because now I'm choosing between my health and food. I shop at this health food market, and there is this man that sits outside, and ask for help to feed him. He's homeless. I saw this as a moment to give back to God, even though I was hurting, and my life was uncertain.
Me: Can I get you something.
Scooter: A Chicken, from inside the store. A prayer, and conversation.
I assumed that he was a beggar, and probably on drugs. I judge. Then I remembered I was homeless seven months ago, when my foster parents kicked me out. I had nowhere to go. No one to feed me. Nothing! I was no different from Scooter. No one even stopped to get to know his name. He has two dogs with him, friendly dogs. A woman offered to feed them but not him. When he said, a chicken that cost me 8.11$ could feed them both. He also wanted a prayer, and conversation. Not money, he wasn't on drugs. He wasn't picky.
That was the best 8.11$ I've ever spent. I prayed ever since I heard a lecture and asked God, to send me moments where I could be a blessing and do the work he commanded. I didn't do this for sympathy or for praise; I've just realized that there are a lot of homeless people where, if you can't donate food, money; a prayer and conversation will be just as good. Scooter is jobless, so am I. He has a heart, and a soul. He matters.
I thought I lost everything. I've put my anxiety out there, and am not sure how I can continue to afford my basic needs. All because I have an illness, and a man thought making money was more important. God still gave me enough to share with someone else, to do something greater than myself, and I wanted to tell Scooter that there is good out there and a path is there for him. More than anything, God loves Him. All I said was God Bless you, after our brief conversation.
Then when I walked away, and looked back he was Gone! There was no way he could have walked that fast. I believe he was my angel to meet, and gave me so much hope and inspiration. I have faith, that God will provide in my time of need, another job will come. I just have to remain faithful, and do my earthly duties. I have three job interviews next week, and I will walk and talk with confidence and pray that the one that's meant for me, God will open the doors for me. I've been blessed with a home, a family and so far mental health treatment. I'll make it, because God is with me, and will never let me or your fall. I believe that when I talked to Scooted, and gave him the chicken it was a spiritual encounter and I met God in human form. I'm not sure how to explain it. Scooter was my angel and divine encounter. Like the woman in the bible who washed Jesus's feet with her hair. I was able to feed one of his messengers; and the message was "God be with you!"
-Domenia Dickey


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Almehran water park is an marvelous side to stay. It is large place to visit in summer season. It has large pools and slide beside with greenery atmosphere. It has also small pools for small children with complete protection measure for them. There is zoo area too for kids where different types of animals and birds be present for loveliness and delightful of viewer. Almehran water park is one of the greatest and most excellent places in Karachi for the tourists who catch the attention generally for its peaceful environment and big pools.
I strongly believe that it is one of the nice and most amusement place in Karachi. if any one have a chance to went there please share experience with us.
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Good evening all.
This week I have included two electoral reform pieces of legislation that have been introduced. A bill requiring civics education for all Vermont students and I have also reintroduced legislation that would require ranked choice voting to be used in primaries and in the election of our U.S. Senators and Representative. Ranked choice voting is in place in a number of states and cities across America and allows voters to rank candidates by preference, meaning they can submit ballots that list not only their first-choice candidate for a position, but also their second, third and so on.
Ranked-choice voting helps to ensure candidates with majority support are elected and reduces negative campaigning.
In this update I've included the latest information on the 1099 data breach and about a new age band opening up for vaccinations this Tuesday. The CDC has issued new quarantine guidance based on those who have been vaccinated. Stay warm out there!
Help is on the way for Vermonters caught up in data breach
Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine – Tuesday opens up to 70 years old
People age 75 and older can make appointments now.
Starting Tuesday, February 16, people 70 years and older can make appointments.
There are enough appointments for everyone who is eligible. Appointments are required. Clinics cannot accept walk-ins.
To make an appointment online with the Health Department:
- Create an account(link is external) (anyone can do this anytime!)
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- We can help with appointments with the Health Department or Kinney Drugs.
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New Quarantine Protocols
Vermont will follow new CDC guidance for vaccinated people exposed to someone with COVID-19 Health Commissioner Mark Levine said at Friday's press conference that Vermont will follow CDC's new guidance for people who have been fully vaccinated and are exposed to someone with COVID-19.
The CDC says these people do not need to quarantine, as long as they:
- Are fully vaccinated (had two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and two weeks have
- Are within 3 months of receiving the second dose of the vaccine
- Have not had any COVID-19 symptoms since the exposure.
"This means that if you fit these criteria – meaning first and foremost that you have been vaccinated – and you come into contact with a COVID-positive person, you no longer need to quarantine," Dr. Levine said. "There is an exception, however, for vaccinated inpatients and residents in healthcare settings — they still need to quarantine."
Vermont is not yet making any changes to travel-related quarantine for fully vaccinated people.
From the CDC:
Public health recommendations for vaccinated persons
While mRNA COVID-19 vaccines have demonstrated high efficacy at preventing severe and symptomatic COVID-19, there is currently limited information on how much the vaccines might reduce transmission and how long protection lasts. In addition, the efficacy of the vaccines against emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants is not known. At this time, vaccinated persons should continue to follow current guidance to protect themselves and others, including wearing a mask, staying at least 6 feet away from others, avoiding crowds, avoiding poorly ventilated spaces, covering coughs and sneezes, washing hands often, following CDC travel guidance, and following any applicable workplace or school guidance, including guidance related to personal protective equipment use or SARS-CoV-2 testing.
However, vaccinated persons with an exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 are not required to quarantine if they meet all of the following criteria†:
- Are fully vaccinated (i.e., ≥2 weeks following receipt of the second dose in a 2-dose series, or ≥2 weeks following receipt of one dose of a single-dose vaccine)
- Are within 3 months following receipt of the last dose in the series
- Have remained asymptomatic since the current COVID-19 exposure
Persons who do not meet all 3 of the above criteria should continue to follow current quarantine guidance after exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.
Although the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission from vaccinated persons to others is still uncertain, vaccination has been demonstrated to prevent symptomatic COVID-19; symptomatic and pre-symptomatic transmission is thought to have a greater role in transmission than purely asymptomatic transmission. Additionally, individual and societal benefits of avoiding unnecessary quarantine may outweigh the potential but unknown risk of transmission, and facilitate the direction of public health resources to persons at highest risk for transmitting SARS-CoV-2 to others. This recommendation to waive quarantine for people with vaccine-derived immunity aligns with quarantine recommendations for those with natural immunity, which eases implementation.
Fully vaccinated persons who do not quarantine should still watch for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days following an exposure. If they experience symptoms, they should be clinically evaluated for COVID-19, including SARS-CoV-2 testing, if indicated. In addition, vaccinated persons should continue to follow current guidance to protect themselves and others, including all other SARS-CoV-2 testing recommendations and requirements, and state, territorial, tribal, and local travel recommendations or requirements.
Lab Results Indicate Likely Presence of COVID-19 Variant in the State
Tests of Burlington wastewater point to virus strain known as the "UK variant"
Burlington, VT – The City of Burlington's testing of wastewater has detected the presence of two COVID-19 virus mutations that are associated with the B.1.1.7 variant, first detected in the United Kingdom. Detection of these two mutations is a strong indicator that the B.1.1.7 variant is present in the community.
Wastewater sampling is a pooled sample of many different community members, and only looks for the presence of two specific mutations, so this should not be considered definitive finding of that variant, but it does indicate the variant is most likely present in Vermont. The Health Department will work to confirm the presence of the variant through genetic sequencing of individual samples from COVID-19 positive individuals.
Viruses constantly change through mutation, and new variants of a virus are expected to occur over time. Many emerge and disappear, but others can persist and even become the predominant strain. Some experts anticipate the more easily transmissible B.1.1.7 variant will become widespread throughout the country. According to the CDC, studies so far show the current vaccines are largely effective against this variant. Nonetheless, health experts warn the faster spreading variants can lead to more cases of COVID-19, as well as increased hospitalizations and deaths.
"This is a new stage of the pandemic here in Vermont," said Health Commissioner Mark Levine, MD. "It is not, however, surprising. We expected that variants could be circulating in Vermont, and now that looks to be the case." As of Monday, the B.1.1.7 variant has been reported in 34 states, including Connecticut, Massachusetts and in upstate New York.
Burlington's wastewater testing program is an important surveillance tool that provides timely public health information by broadly monitoring for the presence of these specific mutations occurring in SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The City's testing is performed by GT Molecular of Fort Collins, Colorado.
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February is Black History Month in Vermont
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans". Since 1976 U.S. presidents have designated February as Black History Month. Other countries including Canada and the United Kingdom also devote a month to celebrating Black history.
Related articles from Vermont during Black History Month:
- Alexander Twilight to be honored with portrait at Vt. Statehouse
- On hot mic, consultant utters racial slurs in Vermont Senate committee meeting
- Who was Vermont's first known Black police leader? Meet Sheriff Stephen Bates.
- VPR Black History Month Programming
- The Deeper Dig: Xusana Davis on race, belonging and 'Vermontiness'
- Lawmaker questions whether systemic racism exists
Nominations sought for Southern Vermont Emerging Leaders
This year presented enormous challenges, but it also offered unique opportunities for ordinary people to support their communities in crucial ways. 2021 Emerging Leaders recognition will highlight those young professionals who went above and beyond during this unprecedented time for our generation. Honorees will be chosen by the Southern Vermont Young Professionals Steering Committee and the Shires Young Professionals Steering Committee, who together co-sponsor the Emerging Leaders recognition.
But they need help from community members to identify these extraordinary individuals by nominating young professionals from Windham Region (encompassing Windham County and the towns of Readsboro, Searsburg, Winhall, & Weston) or Bennington County to be honored as one of this year's Emerging Leaders of Southern Vermont. read more and access the nomination form
New Bills/Resolutions Rep. Sibilia is sponsoring
|An act relating to creating a statewide school district
Short form bill that has been introduced in each of the last two biennium. My support indicates I'd like to see this concept fleshed out in order for policy makers to consider whether or not a statewide would better serve students and taxpayers then the current model local spending / statewide financing systems is working in terms of equity, accountability and cost. Brigham reminded us that it's the state that is accountable for equity.
|An act relating to the requirement for public high school students to demonstrate proficiency in civics as a condition of graduation
This bill proposes to require that public high school students demonstrate proficiency in civics as a condition of graduation.
|An act relating to student loan repayment for members of the Vermont National Guard
This bill proposes to create a student loan repayment program for members of the Vermont National Guard. This program would be available to members who have completed basic training and who have incurred postsecondary student loan debt and would be available after all other sources of federal and State aid to reduce the member's student loan debt have been used. The benefit would be up to the in-State tuition rate charged by Northern Vermont University for four academic years, and would require two years of National Guard service for each year of student loan debt relief. The fiscal year 2022 General Fund appropriation for this program would be $1,000,000.00, and this appropriation would be expected to fund the student loan repayment program for the program's first two years of operation.
|An act relating to ranked choice voting
This bill proposes to require the use of ranked choice voting in all primary elections except for that of President and in general elections for the offices of U.S. Senator and U.S. Representative.
Vermont House sessions
The public can also watch the Vermont House legislative sessions live or recorded videos – information below
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As always, if you have suggestions, concerns or critiques please be in touch so we can schedule time to discuss them.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions, or if you need assistance navigating government services at (802) 384-0233 or email@example.com. Follow my regular posts online at http://www.laurasibiliavt.com
Kind regards,
Rep. Laura Sibilia
Dover, Readsboro, Searsburg, Somerset, Stamford, Wardsboro, Whitingham


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Biodiesel – new fuels, new challenges
Biofuels may not become the zero-carbon solution of choice in the shipping industry's decarbonization process in the longer term, but could have a significant role to play to accelerate the process. In a recent article DNV GL summarizes the regulatory issues, safety and other operational issues faced by those using these new fuels or fuel blends.
One of numerous possible ways to comply with the IMO's strategy on the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships is to use biofuels or biofuel blends. Biofuels have very low sulphur levels and low CO2 emissions, as such they are a technically viable solution in meeting some of the current and future emission requirements. However, their NOx emissions might be higher than with fossil diesel oils and another immediate challenge is that the shipping sector still have limited knowledge on handling and applying biofuels as part of their fuel supply.
DNV GL is an independent expert in risk management and quality assurance and a frequent collaborator with Gard in in loss prevention and sustainability projects. We are pleased to re-publish their recent information and advice with respect to the increasing use of biodiesel in bunkers.
Types of biofuel
- FAME (fatty acid methyl aster): FAME is produced from vegetable oils, animal fats or waste cooking oils by transesterification, where various oils (triglycerides) are converted to methyl esters. This is the most widely available type of biodiesel in the industry and is often blended with regular marine diesel. The marine fuel specification standard ISO 8217:2017 includes additional specifications (DF grades) for distillate marine fuels containing up to 7.0 volume % FAME. The FAME used for blending shall meet specification requirements of EN 14214 or ASTM D6751. FAME-diesel blends with up to 30% BTL content are also used in automotive applications and referred to as B20 or B30. (International standards: EN 14214, ASTM D6751, EN 590)
- BTL (biomass to liquid fuels): BTL is a synthetic fuel produced from biomass by means of thermo-chemical conversion. The end product can be fuels that are chemically different from conventional fuels such as gasoline or diesel but can also be used in diesel engines. (International standards: EN 16709, EN 15940)
- HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil): HVO or HDRD (hydrogenation-derived renewable diesel) is the product of fats or vegetable oils – alone or blended with petroleum – refined by a hydrotreating process known as fatty acidsto-hydrocarbon hydrotreatment. Diesel produced using this process is often called renewable diesel to differentiate it from FAME biodiesel. The overall production process is typically more costly than for FAME biodiesel, however HVO/HDRD is a drop-in fuel which can be directly introduced in distribution and refueling facilities as well as existing diesel engines without any further modification. (International standards: ASTM D 975)
Regulatory items on biofuels to be observed
MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 18, "Fuel Oil Availability and Qualities", applies to using both fuels derived from petroleum refining and derived by methods other than petroleum refining, e.g. biodiesel. Note that in this context, synthetic fuels according to EN 15940 are not considered to fall under "fuels oils derived by methods other than petroleum refining." These synthetic fuels include the subgroups such as Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), Biomass to Liquid (BTL), Gas to Liquid (GTL and Coal to Liquid (CTL) which are different resources converted to fuels though chemical processes.
In the case of biodiesel, the fuel shall, among others, not exceed the applicable sulphur content. Moreover, such fuels shall not cause an engine to exceed the applicable NOx emission limits. Meeting the sulphur limits is normally not a challenge for biofuels, however the NOx emissions might be higher than with fossil diesel oils, due to possibly high oxygen content.
To meet the requirements of MARPOL Annex VI, evidence must be made to confirm that the diesel engine complies with the applicable NOx emission limits (which depend on the keel laying date of the vessel and the operational area) also when biofuels are used for combustion purposes. To demonstrate this, depending on the biofuel used, the evidence may be a challenge and it may require on-board emission testing where the results should be presented in g/kWh (not only concentrations in ppm). Due to the complexity of the required tests, DNV GL recommends performing the emission tests on stationary test beds and offers to assist ship operators with obtaining the required exemption from the flag administration.
DNV GL also advices that, as an alternative to the measurements, and in case it can be proven by either analysis or reference to a known international standard that the emission properties of the biofuel are equivalent to that of conventional diesel, this evidence might act as proof that the biofuel does not cause the engine to exceed the applicable NOx emission limits.
If additional alterations, which are beyond the limits in the approved NOx Technical File, the engine(s) are required to optimize the combustion when using the biofuel, and the NOx Technical File needs to be formally amended.
Technical challenges and solutions
Below is a summary of items to be observed for the use of biofuels and a few words on how to prevent damages on board:
- Microbial growth: Bacteria and mould may grow if condensed water accumulates in biodiesel fuel. Microbial growth leads to excessive formation of sludge, clogged filters and piping. Frequent draining of tanks and the application of biocide in the fuel may reduce or mitigate microbial growth.
- Oxygen degradation: Biodiesel can degrade over time, forming contaminants of polymers, and other insolubles. Deposits in piping and engines could form, compromising operational performance. In advanced stages, this could lead to increased fuel acidity, which could result in corrosion in the fuel system and accumulation of deposits in pumps and injectors. It is therefore recommended not to bunker the fuel for long-term storage before use, but to treat the fuel as fresh goods and to use it within a relatively short period of time. Adding antioxidants to the fuel at an early stage may improve the ability of a somewhat longer time of storage without degradation.
- Low temperature: Biodiesels in higher concentration usually have a higher cloud point than diesel (depending on feedstock), leading to poor flow properties and the clogging of filters at lower temperatures. It is therefore important to know the product's cold flow properties and to keep the storage and transfer temperatures above the cloud point.
- Corrosion: This is most critical for biodiesel in higher concentration (B80-B100). Some types of hoses and gaskets could degrade, leading to loss of integrity and interaction with some metallic material such as copper, brass, lead, tin, zinc, etc. It could also result in an increased formation of deposits. Hence, it is important to verify that these components in the fuel system are endurable and can be used together with biofuel.
- Possible degeneration of rubber sealings, gaskets and hoses: It is important to verify that these components in the fuel system are endurable and can be used together with biofuel.
- Conversion: Biodiesel has shown to have a solvent property, so when switching from diesel to biofuel it is expected that deposits in the fuel system will be flushed, clogging fuel filters. It is recommended to flush the system and/or to monitor filters during this period.
We thank DNV GL for permitting us to share this information with our readers. The original version of this article, with more information about DNV GL's service offering, can be found on the DNV GL website.
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Halleluja! The miracle Lydia McLaughlin has been praying for all season finally happened on last night's Real Housewives Of Orange County reunion part 2: Vicki Gunvalson sincerely apologized, and made amends with Tamra Judge. It was a real apology, too, not one fueled by alcohol and ratings. It truly was a reunion for once!
Tamicki love each other – they really love each other! Included in this pile of re-love was Shannon Beador. Who may never really forgive
David Vicki, but she'll never get over him her either.
It was the perfect way to end things. And hopefully they'll truly move on. After all, just how many seasons can we stretch out the indomitable Brooks Ayers drama (it's going on 5 seasons now!)? We get it – he's scum, and Vicki was an innocent virginal angel duped because of her saintly loving heart.
Vicki is pretty foolishly gullible. She did take one of Kelly Dodd's Adderall after a 24-hour binge drinking fest, then follow it up with a Xanax and some NyQuil like a 20-something Rave Kid from the 90's. Of course only Vicki would confuse getting "high" with having an heart attack. But seriously – of all the psychiatric drugs to give Vicki – Adderall? Why not a mood stabilizer?
In other situations, Peggy Sulahian finally got her moment to shine, but despite her copper dress, she didn't come across too brilliantly. As it turns out the timetable of Peggy's foray onto RHOC was very bad. Two weeks before she was diagnosed with cancer, her father died, and 2 months after that she had a mastectomy. At the very same time she began filming. Losing both her breasts plus her father, it's hard not to feel terribly sorry for Peggy, but I'm also terribly confused as to why she still decided to do RHOC. Wouldn't it have been better to postpone a season? Get in fighting shape. Literally. I can only presume that Diko of the 'arranged/not arranged; controlling/not controlling, just protective' marriage was behind her decision.
Peggy explains that a lot of her nonsensical babble wasn't just being an Armenian exchange student, but being in chronic pain while recovering from surgery and loss, and also being on medication. It showed an unsightly side of the women that none of them were very sympathetic to her plight – even last night, hearing everything that happened only Vicki and Lydia expressed empathy. Instead they spent the season literally questioning Peggy's cancer and speculating that she just got a mastectomy, for what, fun? What would your Jesus do, Tamra? Peggy is insufferable as the Oreo Cookie-Mobile she drives around town, but the cancer sleuthing has got to stop. It's gross. To quote Vicki, "It's not a good look."
Oh, the other big news is that Meghan Edmonds is pregnant and it's a boy. Didn't she spend the entire season complaining about how horrible motherhood is and letting a fermented shark eat her baby so she could go play in the snow with a champagne bottle? Well maybe the second time around she'll like her baby as much as she likes her candles.
However, according to Kelly, Jimmy Dad Jeans Jazz Hands is still cheating. With whom? I mean honestly! Incredibly, Meghan still fails to see the similarity between her texting Kelly to ask if she's having an affair – based on the word of a twitter user – and Kelly asking in return if Jim is. Meghan asserts that Kelly should've asked JIM directly, just as she came to Kelly directly with her concerns. Even Andy looked incredulous. Really Meghan – you still think it's OK to text your so-called friend this, while believing you deserve an eternal pass for being pregnant? Maybe Peggy should do a follow up questionnaire of, "Do you trust your husband?"
The hilarious hypocrisy of Meghan continues when Kelly reminds us that Meghan wrote in a blog that Kelly dating while separated from Michael was akin to cheating – even though MEGHAN was dating Jim well before his divorce was finalized. Meghan is aghast at being called a mistress. I don't care if Kelly hits below the belt – she hits it with a truth cannon.
Likewise, I don't care about Lydia's squabbling with Shannon. They will always squabble, like two peas in a self-righteous over-reactive pod. Lydia's manic pixie injustice doesn't interest me. Maybe she and Meghan should leave the show to open a justice for hurt feelings detective agency.
And now it's the moment I've been dreading all recap long – I have to talk about Tamra "Don't Judge Me But Let Me Judge You" Judge. UGH. There really aren't enough UGHs in the world for Tamra. It's Ugh infinity.
It was Iceland that broke the ice between the ever-present Vicki/Tamra stand-off. See in Iceland the ladies began to thaw after Vicki was escorted out of the hotel with a blanket on her head (because Peggy splashed water in her face and made her hair frizz.), and was welcomed back into the coven with a casserole and champagne (which admittedly does sound like an awesome welcome back!).
Shannon stands by her decision not to accept Vicki's viking apology, but Vicki insists that with Tamra pressuring her she couldn't refuse to apologize in the moment. Actually, yes, she could've. She could've explained over shots of Black Death that she'd rather SKOL with Shannon now, and talk later in private.
Of course, by the time they returned to domestic soil, Tamra was convinced Vicki had ramped up the 'Eddie Is Gay' tales to the tabloids and their peace was over. Like all despotic rulers neither allows their guard down to trust the other's sincerity. Ladies: read some history, your reign of terror is more effective TO-GETH-THER!
Shannon is disappointed again in Vicki – why does Vicki keep ruining all the good with all her bad?! Why can't they just laugh, have fun and take shots served by men who don't cheat? Why did Vicki have to go 'there' with Gretchen Rossi, desperate has-been and attache to Slave Smiley, definitive scumbag? Because life isn't fair, Shannon – life isn't fair, and no one can make you eat cake. But anyways…
As it stands Tamra is STILL devastated – just devastated beyond words – that Vicki continues to spread malicious rumors that make people believe Eddie only loves her for a gym. I have so many thoughts about this. Amazing, huh, considering how long Tamra has been talking about this, and by proxy so have I!
Firstly Tamra allegedly has for months called Shannon daily to cry over how hurt she is that Vicki is destroying her marriage. Oh really? The same Tamra who cannot stop publicly discussing her daughter, despite her daughter repeatedly requesting that she not be mentioned on social media or RHOC, and then using that situation to garner sympathy and prayer groups?
Tamra claims Vicki even had a friend start an online petition seeking for Eddie to come out. So, little thing about me – my JOB is reporting on reality TV gossip and I've never heard these rampant stories about Eddie's sexuality? This was a thing?! Where?
I absolutely agree Vick crossed the line inviting Gretchen and Ricky to her party, and entertaining their salacious gossip about Eddie. Furthermore, Andy is correct – Vicki shrugging that she doesn't know for certain if Eddie is gay or not, or apologizing by suggesting that Eddie used Tamra for a gym, does spur on speculation, and it's super wrong. Vicki apologizes at least once a month, and then Tamra tells her she accepts, before changing her mind and deciding it's not good enough. Basically I just don't believe Tamra's moral outrage.
Especially as compared to truly horrible things Vicki did say about Shannon's marriage, and for those accusations, excuse me: ALLEGATIONS, I think Shannon is rightfully furious, but Tamra is the one who kept the 'Eddie is gay' rumor alive. Also, Tamra has made some absolutely disgusting f–ked up ALLEGATIONS about other people and their marriages.
Tamra has also decided Vicki's actions are homophobic, and Vicki is outraged by this. She fervently denies it, while Tamra shoves her hands in her ears and shrieks "L-l-l-l-l-LIAR!" Andy looks on, disturbed. Like I am not even touching this hot wreck of melted plastic with a fire extinguisher. When Vicki quips that Tamra's immature antics are "not a good look on her," Tamra snaps back "Nothing looks good on you." And Vicki, who was just lecturing Tamra on being immature, stomps off stage to wail that she's quitting the show and getting a new dress. Vicki is more offended that Tamra called her unattractive than homophobic. And this is where the priorities of RHOC lay.
Lydia chases after Vicki for a dressing room prayer session until a restored Vicki returns to the stage to offer Tamra yet another apology. But this one is a for real-real one. "I surrender" she smiles, admitting that she's said hurtful, awful untrue things because she felt ostracized, and it's not OK. She vowed never to discuss Eddie's sexuality again, and asked that Tamra stop calling her a con woman. Which I think was an important detail. Vicki even agrees, again, that Tamra was right all along about Brooks, and begs, again, for everyone to believe her that she didn't know. "If you only knew how much time and money I've spent on that man…" she sighs. And we well know the sacrifices Vicki made, beside her dignity. Vicki is a fool for her love tank, and a fool and her love tank are soon emptied.
Then Vicki, who was previously called out for giving Shannon an insincere apology, issued Shannon a revised apology too. She seemed earnest, and she promised Shannon that she wants to support her though her divorce, because it will be a horrible time, but that Shannon is strong. In the the end they all just seemed drained by having the same fight over and over, and surrendered to the impossibility of their station. Maybe it is Stockholm Syndrome, at the hands of Bravo?
So Tamra and Vicki hugged tightly, then pulled Shannon into their embrace, and they all cried for better days. Actually, everyone cried. Even Kelly. Until Tamra and Shannon fell down, while Vicki remained standing. If that's not a metaphor for RHOC, I don't know what is. That is called ALLEGORY, peeps. And it's a bitch!
Once they all got situated again, and Vicki apologized approximately 10 more times with tears in her eyes as Tamra cried without tears at all, Tamra patted the sofa between herself and Shannon, welcoming Vicki back into the fold. They held hands on the sofa and Vicki bestowed the ultimate honor of offering the newly single Shannon a job at Coto Insurance. Because this is one thing that makes Vicki good TV: she always times a faux pas perfectly.
Andy warned the three Faux-Migas that this was real; not reality TV, but real life, and it would be difficult to forgive sincerely, so they have to communicate, be open and stay honest. They all promised to, and I hope they mean it. My dream is that next season Vicki, Tamra, Shannon, and Kelly are all friends and there are three new ladies for them to fight against, together (yes, I want Meghan, Peggy, and Lydia to go away). Housewives always work better when the core friend unit stays intact. Vicki and Tamra are meant to be together. Who else will have home? #FreeSteve
So for now they all laughed, and made plans to get a drink together after the reunion. As Vicki and Tamra walked backstage arm in arm, buoyantly, Vicki asked, "Are we back?" "We're back," smiled Tamra. They are again Bad Lucy & Bad Ethel, and there is friendship cake, and friendship bracelets. So like fat through the lipo tube, these are the days of our lives.
I for one was pleased to see things end on a good note, finally ending the Brooks Saga (vol. 20,753 like the Odyssey) and I feel like I need to toast away the Black Death with some casserole and champs and cake – oh my!
[Photo Credits: Bravo]


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Help Your Teen Have a Fun & Productive Summer
School's out for summer! As both a student and a teacher I looked forward to summer vacation, probably even more as a teacher.
While I do believe in an old-fashioned summer for kids, that doesn't mean that your teen should stare at a screen the whole time. My summers always included some educational components, usually disguised as a fun activity. (My mom was sneaky that way!) Your teen can enjoy their summer and still be productive!
Summer is an ideal time to get ahead for the next year. Your teen might have a summer assignment or wants to prepare for a standardized exam like the SAT or ACT. He can also get organized for the next school year!
Plan for a Fun & Productive Summer
Start planning right away with your teen. Make a list of things that MUST be done over the summer, activities your teen hopes happen this summer, and any commitments, such as vacations, camps, or work. Have your teen place all those commitments in their planner – and yes, they still need a planner over the summer.
Working with your teen, schedule time for each of the must-dos and select a few want-to-dos. Try to spread all of these out over the long summer. And avoid over-scheduling; leave time open for some summer laziness!
Not sure what your teen should be doing this summer? I've got some ideas! Some are more academic in nature, while others sneak learning and productivity in!
Prepping for Next Year
- How to Spend the Summer Before Senior Year
- Why Everyone Should Reflect at the End of the Year
- How to Save Your Summer from Your Summer Assignment
- How to Get Your Teenager to Use a Planner
Stay Busy (and Learn)
- Summer Slide Activities for Teens
- 50+ Fun Summer Activities for Teens & Tweens
- How to Learn While on Vacation – And Still Have Fun!
- How to Conduct a Family Oral History
- Keep Teens Loving Social Studies All Summer Long
- Summer Reading Recommendations for Teens
- How to Get Reluctant Readers to Actually Read + Suggested Books
- Why Your Teen Absolutely Needs a Summer Job
- 3 Reasons Your Teen Should Volunteer
- Why Summer is the Best Time for Tutoring
A little planning up front can ensure that your teen has a good time this summer, but also uses their brain, too!
Related Posts: How to Be Productive When You Just Don't Want To, What NOT to Say When Your Child is Failing, Top 5 Books for Parenting or Teaching Teens


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Glasgow, Scotland, taken on March 12, 2016
This is perhaps my favourite piece of wall art out of all the ones I've found in Glasgow. It is stunningly beautiful and quite impressive as well, as I can't imagine the amount of effort it took to accomplish this sort of art. The mural hunt certainly paid off!


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CHEN Yu Born in 1978 in Hangzhou, China. In 2007, he obtained his DNSEP communication and multimedia option (video, documentary) at the Beaux-arts de Saint Etienne in France. Since 2008, Chen Yu has been a full professor at the China academy of art (Hangzhou) in the cinema option. From 2008 to 2009, he also completed a Post-diploma at ESAD Saint-Etienne. He worked as assistant of Daniel Buren for the production of his documentary film "Entrance competition", with Frédéric Brunquelle on "Paradis Fiscal", with Rolland Théron on "Rendez-vous chez moi", with Philip Baillon on 13th street.
Director Statement
"Red bean" is a metaphor in Chinese culture. It refers to love for and concern with relatives and old friends.
The fall of the earth is caused by human selfishness, haughtiness and dismissal. If we travel to future and look back at ourselves of today, we will realize that we have lost our "true love" and it is too late. The outer space that houses humanity is like purgatory, and the earth is the only shelter for human life. It is better to protect our "home" from now on than to miss our "home".


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Original Poem
As Tammie glowr'd, amaz'd, and curious,
The mirth and fun grew fast and furious;
The piper loud and louder blew;
The dancers quick and quicker flew;
They reel'd, they set, they cross'd, they cleekit,
Till ilka carlin swat and reekit,
And coost her duddies to the wark,
And linket at it in her sark!
Now Tam, O Tam! had thae been queans,
A' plump and strapping in their teens,
Their sarks, instead o' creeshie flannen,
Been snaw-white seventeen hunder linnen!
Thir breeks o' mine, my only pair,
That ance were plush, o' gude blue hair,
I wad hae gi'en them off my hurdies,
For ae blink o' the bonie burdies!
But wither'd beldams, auld and droll,
Rigwoodie hags wad spean a foal,
Louping and flinging on a crummock,
I wonder did na turn thy stomach!
Translated Poem
As Thomas glowered, amazed, and curious,
The mirth and fun grew fast and furious;
The piper loud and louder blew,
The dancers quick and quicker flew,
They reeled, they set, they crossed, they linked,
Till every witch sweated and smelled,
And cast her ragged clothes to the floor,
And danced deftly at it in her underskirts!
Now Tam, O Tam! had these been young girls,
All plump and strapping in their teens!
Their underskirts, instead of greasy flannel,
Been snow-white seventeen hundred linen! –
The trousers of mine, my only pair,
That once were plush, of good blue hair,
I would have given them off my buttocks
For one blink of those pretty girls !
But withered hags, old and droll,
Ugly enough to suckle a foal,
Leaping and flinging on a stick,
Its a wonder it didn't turn your stomach!
Puzzle 9
The dancers lost the rhythm and fell out of sync.
Hint 1
If you could rotate the dancers so they all faced the same way, what would their dresses reveal?
Hint 2
Copy the letters on the skirt exactly onto four pieces of paper and rotate them each until they align. A code will be revealed.


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Bound To Last
The company reports that its DocuColor 2045 produces color covers at near-offset quality, while the Docutech 6180 turns-out all black-and-white text at a rate of 180 ppm. AGS' in-house bindery also allows publishing customers to choose from perfect, plasticoil or wire-o binding to finish print on-demand products. Its print on-demand system is not limited to electronic files, though. If a publisher has backlisted titles, legacy data or out-of-print hard copies, AGS can capture those assets digitally. From a secure online library, publishers can then view titles and order the amount of books required when needed.
AGS client Don Parham of Bernan Press (www.bernanpress.com) admits, "It may be possible to save a few dollars here and there by going with the lowest bid each time, but turnaround is often twice as long and quality assurance is an unknown."
C.J. Krehbiel (www.cjkrehbiel.com) also touts digital capabilities when it comes to book production, and specifically, binding. The company's in-house capabilities consider both standard and customized trim size on a variety of book production projects. The company claims that its in-house bindery is one of the largest in the Midwest, able to accommodate even the most unique of requests. Hardcover adhesive and smythe sewn, saddlestitch, wire-o, spiral and mechanical binding are options that make a final printed product a professional piece.
The company adds that an important aspect of book production is being able to control waste to reduce cycle time, increase velocity and thus save time and money.
At Port City press (www.portcitypress.com), once a book is printed, the company's custom-designed layflat binding service is used to perfect bind. Other binding and finishing options include film lamination or press varnish, schoolbook perforation and three-hole drilling.
Right here, right now
But for those publishers who are interested in the latest binding alternatives, Marsh Technologies introduced PerfectBook, a machine that jogs, binds and trims paperbacks in lot sizes as small as one. The PerfectBook series of machines have Web page interfaces that allow users, either on a local area network (LAN) or on the Internet, to send a book package to the machine. From there, the process is automated, resulting in a printed, bound and trimmed book with black-and-white internal pages and a four-color cover. The PerfectBook can produce a 200-page book in less than two minutes.


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- Ubytování
- Gastein
- Léto
- Zimní
- Lázně
- Léčba
- Události
- Service
The Gastein practice slopes make every beginning easy!
Three children's practice areas in the Gastein Valley will get you on the boards that mean the world. You have already booked your winter holiday with the motivation to learn how to ski or snowboard?
The GASTI snow parks as well as the Kinderland Dorfgastein offer the ideal conditions to get familiar with the snow. A gentle slope and a flat run make you want to try your first turns. If you don't manage it on your own, you can book beginners' courses at the Gastein ski schools.
For your children, the Gasti snowparks combine learning with experiences they'll never forget. They'll learn to ski playfully and have great fun in the process. And the small man-made jumps will ensure that the skiing aces of tomorrow will never be bored for a minute. Right by their side is Gasti, Gastein's friendly mascot. As they get to know the area, learn the FIS Rules of the Slopes and venture out on skis inside Gasti Snowpark, this lovable character will always be there with them.


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The city of Duncan has installed the signs warning against giving money to panhandlers at busy intersections and make a donation to a local social service agency.
James Tousignant of the Cowichan Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association says encouraging panhandling on a highway or major street is dangerous.
He says good options available for donations, such as Cowichan Women Against Violence or the Food Basket Society, groups that provide a variety of services directly to people in need.
He also says money that has been given directly to people usually goes to whatever they feel their greatest need is – good or bad.


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Many people look at taking as many AP exams as possible as a given.
Their parents push them to do it, teachers push the best students into classes, and guidance counselors tell you it will help in college admissions.
But is all of this actually true?
In this post I will take a look at my own and my friends' experience with the AP exam and share the benefits and problems with our obsession with it.
The Benefits
Let's start on a positive note and take a look at the benefits of AP exams.
Save $$ (Potentially)
You might be surprised. After all you have to pay ~$90 to take each exam, so aren't you losing money?
Not exactly.
Depending on where you go to college and whether you're interested in graduating early you can save a lot of money. And I mean a lot.
Many colleges give students credits for getting a 5 or a 4 on certain AP exams. This means that you don't always have to take the introductory classes and in some cases can completely skip a large number of classes with just one exam!
I would have had to take 4 semesters of a language in college if I didn't do well on my AP French exam, but since I did well I got 3 credits and could spend my time taking more useful classes.
More credits often means graduating early is a breeze. Not having to take intro classes frees up time for you to focus on your major and the extra credits mean that you will reach the required credits to graduate much earlier.
Even heavy majors can often graduate a year earlier which means saving tens of thousands of dollars for most colleges.
Of course, you don't get the same benefit at all colleges, and not all colleges give you credit for good AP scores so be careful! Taking AP classes might make your intro classes much easier, but you won't be able to skip all of them at some universities.
Increase Chances of Getting Into a Good College (Maybe)
It depends on what you mean by good.
And what you mean by "increase chances."
Since "challenging yourself" in high school by taking hard classes is almost the default now, I would argue that you might be at a disadvantage if you don't take AP classes that your high school offers, but you won't be at a strong advantage if you do take those classes.
Colleges do like to see you challenging yourself to whatever level is available at your high school, and if you don't have cool projects or useful things you'd be doing instead of taking AP classes then take the class and "challenge yourself" in that manner.
Unique Experiences
AP classes might make it easier to determine what major you might want to declare in college and what you might be interested in doing after college because they expose you to content you usually don't get to play around with in high school.
You might find out that you really hate chemistry lab experiments, or that you love the powerhouse of the cell, or that calculus isn't as boring as you thought.
Or you might find out nothing. Which brings us to my next point:
The Negatives
Let's be honest, most people take AP classes not because they want to, but because everyone else tells them they should. That leads to a ton of problems in the short, and in the long-term.
A Dislike of Wonderful Subjects
Many people learn to hate certain subjects that they may have found absolutely fascinating and even built a career in because of the way AP classes are taught.
Most classes are taught "to the exam," and lack a meaningful connection between what you're learning and the real world. And even when teachers attempt to establish that meaningful connection, students miss it because they're so focused on learning stuff they will need for the good AP score.
Overemphasis on Performance
Most students don't learn a lot in AP classes.They get ready for the exam and promptly forget everything as soon as they exit the exam room.
This might allow them to get a good score, but this overemphasized the importance of singular performances and under-emphasizes what really matters in the real world: consistent, quality performance.
In an ideal world, students would learn what they are interested in instead of studying for one, big event.
Wasted Time
So much time is wasted on AP classes for students who might be much better off doing other things.
Many otherwise passionate students are lured into the AP trap with the promises of getting into better colleges and toil away on classes they don't care about when they could be doing something much more useful in their long-term development.
Those music beats might not be useful in the short term. That website might not be useful in the short term. But if a student is interested in it, those skills will stay with them and might come in use later down the road.
Either way, they will be much more useful than spending time learning stuff that will be forgotten right after the exam.
P.S. - If you are planning on taking the AP exam, maximize you chances of getting a 5 and not wasting time by using our book recommendations on this page.


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Are we living in the last days?
We are surrounded by dramatic, deadly climatic events that are happening more and more frequently throughout the earth. To say that something odd is happening is quite frankly an understatement. People are asking themselves, 'what on earth is going on?' Whether (no pun intended) it is unseasonable weather systems, solar and lunar eclipses or Blood Moons, and pestilences (pandemics), they are definitely catching the eye of the amateur and the professional. For instance, on July 2018, Sky News reported a series of dramatic weather anomalies all hitting the planet on the same day. This could be true for this last week that has seen some horrendous and strange weather anomalies hit the south and NYC. However, man is putting this all down to 'climate change'.
California has again been experiencing 'Apocalyptic fires.' People who live were there, feel this is something different, something more than just mere 'anomalies'. In some parts of the world, many are declaring they have been abandoned by the authorities and left to 'God's mercy.'
The UK has again seen temperatures soar to record levels this year. We are indeed experiencing 'signs and wonders' in the heavens and on the earth.
In the USA there has been unusual activity as well. I live in the south and we normally tend to brace ourselves for storms and such like. However, this week hurricane IDA has left an unprecedented trail of destruction, right up and through NYC. It will take years to rebuild but this is nothing to the precious lives that have been lost.
So, why is all of this important and does it relate to the Last Days foretold in the Bible? Ok so let's examine this further. The weather extremes hit the nations, not only are humans being effected but the entire animal kingdom is also being hit. You will not hear this reported in the mainstream media outlets but if you search out the print/online media there are some incredible things happening out there.
So does the Bible have anything to say about these strange happenings? YES. In Hosea 4 we read the following:-
"Therefore shall the land mourn, and every one that dwelleth therein shall languish, with the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of heaven; yea, the fishes of the sea also shall be taken away."
Dr. F Kenton Beshore
Dr Beshore was a former president of the World Bible Society. He had made some earth-shattering predictions prior to his death in 2016:
- Beginning of the world's end would be triggered in 2021
- The Second Coming of Christ would be 2028 following 7 years of tribulation
- He also, like others believed that WWI & II alongside the founding of the State of Israel were biblical signs
- These events would be marked by asteroid hits, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and giant tsunamis.
However, for non-believers or sceptics one could argue that these are natural phenomena, brought on by climate change. But is we delve deeper into the Bible we can see that these prophecies are not new. The scribes and prophets thousands of years ago talked of a period in time when these catastrophic events would take place. It did not give a time but instead talked about a certain generation.
What the Bible says…
In the Bible both the Old and New Testaments mention 'The great and terrible Day of the Lord' (Joel 2:31 and cited in Acts 2:20). The term in the Hebrew Bible refers to temporal events – the invasion of a foreign army. Isaiah writes of it as does Malachi. In fact the latter foretells the return of Elijah immediately preceding 'the great and terrible day of the LORD.' Malachi's prophecy is read in synagogues on the Great Sabbath immediately preceding Passover.
In the New Testament the 'day of the Lord' tells of the Final Judgement and the World to Come. This extends to the meaning of the first and second comings of Jesus The Christ. Either way all the references – Old and New Testaments, regarding this event appears to be closely tied-in with the coming of the Messiah to judge the world.
What Jesus Said
When questioned about the end days, Jesus responded MATTHEW 24: 3-13, 29-31:
'As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. "Tell us," they said, "when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?"
4 Jesus answered: "Watch out that no one deceives you. 5 For many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am the Messiah,' and will deceive many. 6 You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 7 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. 8 All these are the beginning of birth pains.
9 "Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me. 10 At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, 11 and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. 12 Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, 13 but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved…'
29 "Immediately after the distress of those days
"'the sun will be darkened,
and the moon will not give its light;
the stars will fall from the sky,
and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.'
30 "Then will appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven. And then all the peoples of the earth[c] will mourn when they see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory. 31 And he will send his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other…'
There is one thing I do know, and one person we have hope in – King Jesus. While all of this chaos continues around us, we have hope in the knowledge that God's Will and His order of doing things are sovereign and when all is said and done…well we've all read the end of the book – right?
"They will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because He is Lord of lords and King of kings–and with Him will be His called, chosen and faithful followers." Revelation 17:14
This article was written by Karin McBride-Chenoweth, an award-winning writer, editor and publisher of Christian and secular works in Europe and the USA. Karin is a US Citizen and lives and works in the USA.


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If the Override Payment Address option is checked, you may override the city here (up to 30 characters). If nothing is entered, the city will default from the AP Vendors form when the record is saved.
If you enter an override city, a separate check will print for each transaction for the same vendor in the payment batch.
If you entered a value in the Address Seq# field, the system disables this field and it automatically defaults the city specified for the address sequence (Additional Address tab in the AP Vendors form).
If you have Internet access, you can click the Map button for direct access to the default map site for your login (as defined in User Options, Main Menu). Map will default the approximate location of the specified country and address. If a country is not specified, attempts to locate address based on Default Country specified in HQ Company Setup.