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Blue forests - mangroves, seagrass beds and saltmarshes - provide a bounty of ecosystem services for millions of coastal people around the world. They protect coasts, regulate water quality, provide habitat for countless marine species, and supply food and raw materials. However, these critical goods and services will be lost completely if their deforestation and degradation continue at current rates of 1-2% per year.
What is blue carbon?The value of 'blue forests' to coastal communities is matched only by the extraordinary amount of carbon stored in their biomass and sediments, known as 'blue carbon'.
Blue forests sequester six times more carbon per unit area than undisturbed Amazonian rainforest. They represent only 3% of global terrestrial forest cover, yet 55% of all carbon captured in the world is blue carbon. The loss of blue forests account for up to 19% of global emissions from deforestation and annual economic losses of $6-42 billion.
Linking coastal ecosystems to the role they play in mitigating climate change through carbon finance can incentivise their protection and safeguard the livelihoods that they support. However, blue carbon has not been fully included in emissions accounting or protocols, and blue carbon standards for carbon markets are still in their infancy.
We are working to change this by researching the carbon dynamics of blue forests ecosystems, helping to develop robust accounting methodologies for blue carbon projects, and supporting community-led mangrove conservation initiatives in Madagascar.
Blue forests in MadagascarMadagascar's 5,600 km coastline is home to one of the most extensive shallow marine habitats in the western Indian Ocean.
The country's west coast hosts the fourth largest extent of mangrove forests in Africa - nearly 2,800 km2, equivalent to 392,000 football pitches - and extensive seagrass beds.
Blue forests are vital to the survival of thousands of coastal communities in Madagascar, who are among the poorest and most vulnerable to climate change in the world.
Building the foundations for mangrove REDD+The generation of carbon credits through the conservation and restoration of blue forests could help to alleviate poverty and support biodiversity conservation in Madagascar's coastal areas.
We are contributing to the science required to make blue carbon projects a reality, and building the capacity of local communities to establish and manage their own mangrove conservation initiatives.
Accurate quantification of mangrove carbon stocks is fundamental to putting a financial value on the conservation of these habitats. Our research is establishing the exact nature and dynamics of carbon sequestration and fluxes in Madagascar's mangroves to ensure the proper valuation of blue carbon credits.
By maintaining strong communications with national institutions, we are establishing mangrove conservation projects that integrate into Madagascar's national REDD+ strategy.
Our researchOur research priorities stem from our aim to develop blue carbon projects that fulfil the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and Climate Community and Biodiversity Alliance (CCBA) standards. These are:
Quantifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions that can be achieved through mangrove REDD+
- Remote sensing analysis of the historical changes of mangrove forest cover
- Carbon stock measurements within mangrove forests and wetlands
- Analysis of the drivers and underlying causes of mangrove and wetland loss
- Modelling of future mangrove forest and wetland changes
- Research to determine local uses of mangroves
- Establishing socioeconomic baselines and projecting scenarios to evaluate the impacts of REDD+ activities
- Research into climate change impacts on mangrove use and coastal livelihoods, and how to build the adaptive capacity of coastal communities
- Analysis of traditional forest user rights, tenure and laws affecting implementation of REDD+ projects
Building community capacity for REDD+We are working to build the foundations for coastal communities to participate meaningfully in REDD+ and gain an equitable share of the benefits. More than just fulfilling the conditions of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC), we believe that REDD+ projects should be driven and managed wholly by local stakeholders.
To bridge the gap between principle and practice, we are investing in building local management capacity. Our team is developing materials for communicating about mangrove REDD+, and running campaigns to raise awareness about these projects. By providing regular updates on our progress to local and national authorities, and engaging community management associations in project planning, we are ensuring a truly participatory approach.
Bundling mangrove ecosystem servicesREDD+ projects can take several years to develop, and take place amidst continued policy and market uncertainty, so we are exploring other ways for communities to benefit from the sustainable management of mangroves in the near future.
In addition to REDD+ activities (conservation of intact mangroves, restoration of deforested areas and improved forestry management), we are also developing ways in which communities can enhance or earn new incomes from mangroves. These include:
- Temporary community-managed mangrove fishery reserves aiming to increase crab, fish and shrimp populations - and improve local incomes
- Sustainable management practices so communities can profit from the sustainable harvesting of mangrove wood
- Long-term shoreline protection through wetland restoration and mangrove reforestation efforts
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We ride in Tuningwerk's 1M and M235i on the Nordschleife Nurburgring GP courses…
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The 2 Series Convertible (F23) is coming at the beginning of 2015 and we've got photos of a M235i convertible in nearly fully uncovered form. The F23 convertible features a cloth folding top.
The US market will receive 228i, 228xi and M235i convertible models. Production of demo/dealer models will begin this November and customer cars begin production in January 2015 (per the 2015 model year schedule).
Here are the 2015 model year pricing and ordering guides for the M235i and 228i coupes. Pricing remains the same as the 2014 model year, while xDrive models have been added.
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In this video Deon Joubert tests the M235i at the Killarney track.
Here's a one-month ownership experience review by a M235i coupe owner.
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Video comparison review of the M235i Coupe versus the CLA45 AMG.
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…while they no longer accept such teachings as the virgin birth, nor the miracle stories, some still consider Jesus to have been divine, and most, if not all, consider him a model of the most perfectly spiritually developed human on the planet, the perfect example of the love of God on earth.read more
The last few decades have seen a resurgence of the scholarly quest for the historical Jesus–for the words and deeds that probably can be attributed to the human Jesus who walked the hills of Galilee some two thousand years ago.read more
Ready for a humble, hard-working Christian religion that is progressive, pro-justice, and pro-peace? Ready for faith that takes the Bible seriously because it doesn't take it literally? Ready for a soulful expression of this kind of Christianity in meditative prose, poetry, ritual, and song? Ready to empty the barn of dusty dogma, and take wing with soulful celebration?read more
In a slender book rich with large and profound ideas, Hedrick collects 13 essays solicited from scholars in religion (including himself) that answer the broad question of how faith is understood when it conflicts with reason, science, or scholarship.read more
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Most Christians believe that there was essentially only one early church which was later imperiled by false teachings. The New Testament was the developing statement of this early church, and from it grew the whole structure of Christian belief. In this remarkable book, Michael Goulder sets out to disprove this commonly held theory.read more
Rev. Jim Burklo is the Associate Dean of Religious Life at the University of Southern California. An ordained United Church of Christ pastor, he is the author of books on progressive Christianity: OPEN CHRISTIANITY: Home by Another Road and BIRDLIKE AND BARNLESS: Meditations, Prayers, and Songs for Progressive Christians. His latest book, HITCH-HIKING TO ALASKA: The Way of Soulful Service, will be published late in 2012. You can read his weekly blog, "Musings", at www.tcpc.blogs.com/musings , and his personal website is www.jimburklo.com .read more
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Two women and one man were hospitalized after a head-on crash along Highway 75 north of Wiles Road near Plattsmouth Saturday night. As of Monday, all three remain in the hospital.
The Cass County Sheriff's Department said 23-year-old Tyler Westerfield of Johnson, Nebraska was driving northbound in the southbound lane when he approached an oncoming car driven by 21-year-old Natasha Rice of Omaha around 9 p.m. Rice swerved as Westerfield swerved and they collided head-on.
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- November 19, 2014: Eric Holmboe, MD, FACP, FRCP, presented "Maximizing the Effectiveness of Faculty Assessments: Lessons from the Emerging Science of Rater Cognition."
- October 15, 2014: David Pollack, MD, presented "History of Health Reform in Oregon: From the Oregon Health Plan to Today."
- August 20, 2014: Eriko Onishi, MD, and Hong Lee, PhD, Salem Health, presented "Non-Beneficial Care."
- July 16, 2014: Madeleine Sanford, FNP-C, presented "Developmental & Autism Screening in Childhood: How to do it & Make it Work for You."
- June 18, 2014: Erika Bliss, MD, Qlaince Healthcare, presented "Restructuring American Healthcare: The Promise of Primary Care Re-Visioned."
- May 21, 2014: Roger Garvin, MD, presented "Residency Milestones: How they May Help Us in Resident Advising, Etc."
- March 19, 2014: Cezary Wocjik, MD, PhD, DSC, presented "New Lipid Guidelines: One Big Mess."
- Feb. 19, 2014: Jennifer DeVoe, MD, DPhil, presented "Creating Community Laboratories for Learning & Discovery: Practice-based Research Networks and 'Learning Health Systems' in Primary Care."
- Jan. 8, 2014: Dr. Robert "Bob" Phillips, Jr., presented "The Future of Family Medicine 2.0 Defining Excellence in Community Practice."
- Dec. 20, 2013: Timothy Burdick, MD, FAAFP, FAWM, presented "Problem-oriented Medical Records & Electronic Notes: History & Current State."
- Nov. 20, 2013: Debbie Cohen, PhD, presented "Integrating Behavioral Health into Primary Care: Tales from the Field."
- Oct. 16, 2013: LJ Fagnan presented "Integrating Shared Decision Making (SDM) into Primary Care Practice." The presentation discussed the basic elements of shared decision making, SDM resources/tools and the results of implementing SDM Decision Aids into rural Oregon primary care practices. This four-year study was funded by the Informed Medical Decisions Foundation.
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Woman pinned under bus in Upper Marlboro dies
A woman is dead after being struck by a bus and getting pinned beneath it, Prince George's County police say.
NASA picks Md. proposal for space station project
NASA picks University of Maryland proposal for space station project
Cirque du Soleil heads to new National Harbor site with Amaluna
Cirque du Soleil has a new home at National Harbor, and a more centrally-located one at that.
SUV smashes into a McDonald's drive-thru
A man is in police custody after he smashed an SUV into a McDonald's drive-thru early Tuesday.
Local governments turning red lights into green
Red light camera programs in cities like D.C. and Rockville, and Montgomery, Prince George's and Arlington counties have raked in $21 million combined, the data show.
Prince George's Community College bans e-cigarettes
It's hardly newsworthy these days when an institution announces it's going smoke-free. But Prince George's Community College introduced one of the strictest policies around Monday, banning e-cigarettes along with all other smoke and tobacco products.
Judge revokes bond of DC officer
Judge revokes bond for DC officer charged with trying to kill wife for violation
Police seek two men in two Hyattsville assaults
Hyattsville City Police are searching for two men in two recent assaults on female pedestrians.
Advice for parents when predators troll on social media
A sickening attack is also a teaching moment for parents about social media use, according to Laurie Nathan of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
State, Prince George's Co. and UMd collaborate to improve Route 1 pedestrian safety
The State Highway Administration and University of Maryland officials are announcing safety enhancements along Route 1.
National capital area No. 1 for late mail
A U.S. Postal Service report ranks the nation's capital No. 1 -- for late mail delivery.
Md. man says rowdy Airbnb guests left him a mess
Man says rowdy Airbnb guests threw party, left his Hyattsville, Md., home a mess
Beretta: Gun law forcing move out of Maryland
Beretta U.S.A. announced Tuesday that company concerns over a strict gun-control law enacted in Maryland last year have made it necessary to move its weapons making out of the state to Tennessee.
Baby abducted at Metro station
A 15-month-old girl was taken from her mother at the Southern Avenue Metrorail station around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, according to Metro Transit Police.
Beretta to move manufacturing out of Md.
Beretta says it is moving its Accokeek manufacturing operations to gun-friendly Tennessee.
Police: Man killed in Suitland
Police say a man was killed early Tuesday in Prince George's County.
Prince George's Co. Council OKs casino plan
Prince George's County officials voted 8-1 to approve the building plan for a $925 million casino near the nation's capital.
In its 35th year, NASA Goddard still shoots for the moon
On the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, NASA called on all model rocketeers.
Police: Man crashed car and ran from the scene
Brendan Munnerlyn, who was a passenger in the car, was killed at the scene.
Blaze rips through Clinton, Md. townhouse
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The Northeast Times provides an overview of crimes reported to the four police districts in the Northeast. The details are based on reports of the Philadelphia Police Department.
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If a girl lets you sleep in her bed and lets you put her arm around her while she sleeps. Does she like you?
So I went out the other night with this new girl. I don't do casual relationships because I like to get to know people before taking things further which I expressed. I have only seen her a couple times in the past but wasn't really one on one. She put her arm around me from time to time. although, she talked about how she wanted to take me out to meet girls but when the end of the night came. She told me, to stay at her place since I had to get up early. There was a small box on her couch and she said it was to messy to sleep on lol. She then said " lay here, it doesn't have to be awkward or anything. We were talking as we were falling asleep and I put my arm around her. Touched her side and arm mostly. Can't figure out if I should continue pursuing her or move on. When she texts me they are usually longer detailed responses asking more questions, I just don;t want to test her and make her think I am clingy or something. Just want to show interest.
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ermm all I can say is I would never allow a man to have his arm around me while laying down for as long as what you stated or even for 5 Min's. lol I think she could like you it depends on her personality and what she considers appropriate behavior. CAN I ASK YOU A QUESTION PLEASE?what would she have to do to show she was interested in you more than a friend ? Without being obvious ?ALSO you said you don't do casual , at what point do you feel that you would like to be in some kind of relationship other than friends thanks
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sounds like she's into you!
The thing that scares me though is the fact that she said she wanted to take me out to meet new ladies. Of course she could be that new lady as I spent more time with her than anyone else that night.
Judging by the way she was physical with you, it seems like she likes you. She could have just made that comment to see how you'd react (I've done that before to guys I've like just to judge their reaction).
well I think she kinda like u... for me, if someone who I "don't like" in that way put his arms around me, I would try my best to be free from it :)... so since she's not pushing you away, at least she likes u, but I can't say for how much... try to get to know her more, who knows, maybe things will work out just fine :) good luck!
It kind of sounds like she was gauging your reaction and is interested in you. She didn't have to invite you in and most definately didn't have to invite you to her bed. I'd take it slow. Text her good morning one day and see how long it takes her to respond and how she responds. Always respond if she texts you and hit her up at least every few days if you really want to keep this going.
Well, I texted her as I was going to work. I said, " you know, I really love laying with my arm around someone like that, I wish I could have laid their awhile longer." She reponded with "Awwww." with in seconds.
Thats really sweet. I understand not wanting to over do it but stuff like is really nice to get. All signs point toward you pursuing her.
she sounds very interested. since I assume you guys haven't been seeing each other for very long don't throw yourself at her. you're right its better to show interest but not make any huge moves until you guys both feel very comfortable with the situation (maybe even ask her how she thinks about the idea of you and her? if she responds with positive feedback try making a bigger move!) until then try dropping hints here and there showing your interest. who knows maybe even shell be the one to make the move on you
I'd say she like you for sure! She's given you lots of openings for you to take things further than just a friendship if you want to, and she sounds really interested in you if she's asking questions by text. But why say 'Continue persuing her?' To me it sounds like she's been doing all of the persuing. I think you should ask her out on a date.
I texted her as I was going to work the next morning. I said, " you know, I really love laying with my arm around someone like that, I wish I could have laid their awhile longer." She reponded with "Awwww." with in seconds. Do you think that was a good hint that I like her?
I think that was a lovely thing to say, and she obviously likes you. Just go for it and ask her out to a movie or something!
Depends on the girl. But yeah it looks like she like you. If you really want the girl my best advice is text her back and from time to time wait a while before texting. It makes you seem available but not head over heels. Girls are attracted to guys that have a life aside from them, so showing your busy from time to time is good. Hope this helps.
The thing that worries me is the fact that she said she wanted to take me out to meet new ladies though. However, she could have been that lady, I think...
That doesn't mean anything. I have said that before. She is just afraid of what you think, doesn't want to come on too strong. Start hanging out with her a casual date. The best relationships are based on friendships. Also, her friends could probably give you a good idea of what she wants and is looking for.
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Resort Survey after recent stay - clock radios?
Maybe others have already posted about this, but received the online survey after our recent stay at BLT. Of course there were a lot of questions about the wifi service, but we were surprised to see so many questions about the clock radio (iHome) in the bedroom.
They asked how we used the clock radio - for time, as an alarm, to listen to music from i-devices, or to charge I-devices. Then several questions about how we'd feel if the clock radios were replaced with standard clocks.
Didn't think the digital clocks were worth as many questions but guess its shades of what may be to come in the resorts.
I always bring my own travel alarm to any hotel, because some of them you need to be a rocket scientist just to get the alarm set correctly. Plus my travel alarm is also a white noise machine, so I use it to block noises when I sleep. I plug my iPod in an outlet to charge.
Maybe if they put standard clocks in the room, they would be easier to operate, and maybe they have had problems with people taking the ones in the room now home with them. Just a thought . . . . .
Just had a similar experience with their poll. I've responded to many of these surveys over the years and was a bit surprised to see these questions. I seems like they must be getting a lot of comments about the clocks and are considering alternatives. I know we've had issues with the clocks having the wrong time and no apparent way for us to set them. Also, with the iPhone docking unit now becoming obsolete (because Apple is changing connectors) its probably time to replace those clocks. :hourglass
I never thought about the iPhone 5 having a different connector possibly driving the questions. I know we don't use the radio to charge our phones because they are in cases that don't fit in the docking station.
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Boudreaux's research revealed that astronauts' bone loss may be reduced with resistance exercise achieved with pneumatic-powered equipment and by taking a zoledronic acid, a novel bone-loss treatment drug. The drug is highly potent and long-lasting, so astronauts would only have to take it once a year.
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Boudreaux, who joined the UL Lafayette faculty in May, is also an alum. He earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University in 2007. He also holds a master's degree in bioengineering from Clemson University and a doctorate in biomedical engineering from Texas A&M University, College Station.
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A complimentary buffet breakfast is available. Leblon Spot Design Hostel also features a bar/lounge, complimentary wireless Internet access, and complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access.
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In addition to complimentary wireless Internet access and complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, guestrooms feature separate living rooms along with air conditioning and separate sitting areas.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Leblon Spot Design Hostel
Hotel Amenities
A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. A computer station is located on site and high-speed wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This Rio de Janeiro hostel also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests. A total renovation of this property was completed in September 2013.
Leblon Spot Design Hostel has designated areas for smoking.
- Bar/lounge
- Total number of rooms - 11
- Terrace
- 24-hour front desk
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Number of floors - 2
- Free breakfast
- Computer station
- Designated smoking areas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Laundry facilities
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Year Built 2010
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Television in lobby
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Room Amenities
- Shared accommodations
- Shared bathroom
- Shower only
- Free Wi-Fi
- Separate sitting area
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Daily housekeeping
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Separate living room
- Separate dining area
- Yard
Where to Eat
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Check-in time ends at midnight
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- No onsite parking is available.
No rollaway/extra beds available
Minimum guest age is 18
Only service dogs are allowed
Service animals exempt from fees/restrictions
Caters to adults only
24-hour check-in
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
- Airport shuttle fee: BRL 90 per vehicle (one way)
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Parents traveling with a child under 18 must present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for foreign visitors) upon check-in. If only one parent or legal guardian is traveling with the child, that parent or legal guardian must also present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Brazilian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance. This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this adults-only property.


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CyberLock technology from Videx of Corvallis, Oregon, brings key control and an audit trail to padlocks. The electronic padlock cannot be compromised by conventional lock-picking methods, and the CyberKey cannot be duplicated. Access can be restricted to authorized users for specific times of day and dates. Every time the key opens a padlock, a record is stored in both lock and key, creating an audit trail. Two new padlocks with stainless-steel components have been added to the line. The Hockey Puck has a stainless-steel body and antidrilling features built into the core. When closed, the buried shackle prevents attacks from bolt-cutters. The Bar Bell padlock has a stainless-steel core and locking post. Environmentally sealed with O-rings to prevent water and dirt from reaching its core, it is ideal for sealing underground utility vaults and marine cargo containers.
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100 Themes Art Challenge100 Themes Art Challenge1. Laziness2. Sleep3. Love4. Pride5. Loneliness6. Tears7. Flower8. Rain9. Smile10. Blank11. Darkness12. Insanity13. Mother's love14. Forest15. Phone Call16. Writing17. Memory18. Rage19. Sweets20. Addicted21. Pillow22. Butterfly23. Rainbow24. Water Nymph25. Bad Priest26. Kill27. Happiness28. Sister29. Door30. Blanket31. Black Board32. Long dress33. Chalk34. Creamy Wash (It's facial foam that will turn into a creamy thing when used. If you have no facial foam like this in your place/city/country, just change it to regular facial foam.. = =35. Handbag36. Daydream37. Crimson38. Little girl39. Sea40. Lies41. Work42. Hairpin43. Together44. Draw45. Star46. Angel of Aurora47. Procrastinator48. Sin49. Pray50. Twins51. Lamp52. Slap53. Love in the air54. Headache55. Hide56. Connection57. Freak58. Words59. Lettters60. Pencil61. Moonlight62. Soul63. Music64. Crowd65. Envy66. Jealousy67. Beautiful68. Yawns
~UPDATE~ 30 days OC challengeMy own 30 days OC challenge.Feel free to do it together with me, just link this journal so maybe others can join too : )Take your time and have fun.Rules:1. You DON'T have to draw everyday a picture but don't mix up the days.2. You can do this with SELFIE or FCs too. : ) 3. You can use several OCs, but must be yours.Use your imagination.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1. Travel2. Capsule 3. Female genderbent to male4. Male genderbent to female5. with a canon character6. with a friend's OC7. with a random person's OC8. 5 years younger9. 5 years older10. Alternate universe11. Futuristic12. Ink13. Apocalypse 14. Uniform15. Candlelight16. Coctail17. Kemonomimi18. Glitter19. Death20. Tradition21. Sugar22. Spice23. Everything nice24. Glow25. Key 26. Monochrome27. Double28. Cloud29. Your OC's pet's human version30. Good night(If you do the challenge with selfies OR dislike one of the theme,or just want to draw a bonus one
30 Day Winter ChallengeRemember the 30 day challenge? There's a winter version. Its easy you just do a daily drawing with a winter theme. Of course, you don't have to draw everyday. Unless you really to want to take the challenge yourself. If you guys do draw, send the drawings here. I would like to see them. I might even make a folder, if it catches on.Here's the full list: http://giraffe-tier.tumblr.com/post/35469673249/winter-drawing-writing-challengeDay 01 - sweatersDay 02 - snowball fightsDay 03 - hot chocolate/hot drinksDay 04 - booksDay 05 - ice skatingDay 06 - parkas/big jacketsDay 07 - sleddingDay 08 - snow angelsDay 09 - fireplace/candlesDay 10 - snowed inDay 11 - quiltsDay 12 - mistletoe (or plain smoochies)Day 13 - snowmenDay 14 - hot bathsDay 15 - winter hats and mittensDay 16 - shaking from the coldDay 17 - snow shovelingDay 18 - hibernate/sleepDay 19 - cookies/cake/gingerbreadDay 20 - scarvesDay 21 - soupDay 22 - huddle for warmthDay 23 - sickDay 24 - socks/bootsDay
30 Day Monster boy Challenge List1. Harpy2. Centaur3. Slime4. Naga5. Merman6. Spider boy7. Plant boy8. Octobutler9. Demon10. Incubus11. True Monster12. Zombie13. Insect boy14. Dullahan15. Dragon/Reptile boy16. Ghost17. Robot18. Alien19. Cyclops20. Satyr21. Canine boy22. Feline boy23. Yōkai24. Multiple Limbs25. Favorite Monster boy26. Favorite Monster boy Character27. A Truly Gruesome boy28. A Group of Monster boy Together29. A Monster boy and His Significant Other30. Celebrate Monster boy!A twist on the original idea.
30 Days Adoptable Theme Challenge30 Days ADOPTABLE THEME CHALLENGE:iconadoptapedia:Rules are few and simple, so don't hesitate to get involved and have fun!30 Days ADOPTABLE THEME CHALLENGERules:1. Submit only original works.2. Bases are allowed; just make sure to give credit where credit is due.3. The title must say "#. [theme of the day]" (i.e. "1. Cooking") and add in the description a link to this journal and a link to Adoptapedia.4. You can start anytime, and you don't have to submit one a day.5. Submit your finished works to the group folder.6. Feel free to sell them.Have fun!30 Days List:1. Cooking2. Candlelight3. Fairy4. Furry5. Tea6. Clouds7. Witch8. Books9. Fireworks10. Geisha11. Sea12. Emperor13. Alice in Wonderland14. Decora15. Mermaid16. Space17. Stardust18. Kawaii19. Wizard20. Trees21. Leaves22. Butterflies23. Fantasy24. Ghost25. Doll26. Sakura27. Secret Garden28. Unicorn29. Waterlilies30. Animals
The 30 Day Character Development Challenge~! &[Stole off someone's facebook]1.) Describe your character's relationship with their mother or their father, or both. Was it good? Bad? Were they spoiled rotten, ignored? Do they still get along now, or no?2.) What are your characters most prominent physical features?3.) Name one scar your character has, and tell us where it came from. If they don't have any, is there a reason?4.) How vain is your character? Do they find themselves attractive?5.) What's your character's ranking on the KINSEY SCALE?6.) Describe your character's happiest memory.7.) Is there one event or happening your character would like to erase from their past? Why?8.) Day of Favorites! What's your character's favorite ice cream flavor? Color? Song? Flower?9.) Who does your character trust?10.) Can you define a turning point in your character's life? Multiples are acceptable.11.) Is there an animal you equate with your character?12.) How is your character with technology? Super savvy, or way behind the time
A Toast to the Art ThievesPlease this news article, and help proclaim throughout the deviantArt community that Art Thieves are not welcome here! Gather round, one and all, and hear these words. Drop your butts and lift your glasses, this one's a doozy.Foreward:Last month, the color-me-club held a coloring contest. For the first time in the club's history, we got a discouraging number of entries that were proven to be theft. People would take an existing contest entry, throw some hue/saturation wizardry on it, smear some dodge and burn, drop a spontaneous texture overlay on it, and attempt to call it their own thinking that the color-me-club is but a teeny-weeny #Group of novice digital artists.Boy did they ever get their shit kicked in.The fallout from disqualifying their entries and reporting them to dA staff is still descending. Yet enough time has passed from the contest's conclusion to make public my official
30 Day OC ChallengeThis seems like it might be fun to try.(found on SkyLandWarrior's page)30 Day OC ChallengeDAY 1: Introduction (small doodle with name, age, etc)DAY 2: Cosplaying as one of you fave charactersDAY 3: fanserviceDAY 4: ChibifiedDAY 5: in a different styleDAY 6: With a weapon of choiceDAY 7: 15 minute sketchDAY 8: SleepingDAY 9: in their underwearDAY 10: In casual/street clothingDAY 11: SurpirsedDAY 12: HappyDAY 13: SadDAY 14: As an animal (if they're an animal as human)DAY 15: Swim wearDAY 16: Dressed in another one of you OC outfitDAY 17: Playing video gameDAY 18: As a childDAY 19: In school uniformDAY 20: in PJsDAY 21: In their least favourite seasonDAY 22: With their love interest (if none friend)DAY 23: With youDAY 24: Stuck in horror game/movie situationDAY 25: fightingDAY 26: cross dressingDAY 27: As a demon tamer/pokemon trainer/ digimon tamerDAY 28: Out of characterDAY 29: With another OCDAY 30: Saying they Survived the challenge
30 Day OC Challenge!!Lately I've been trying to create an OC so I can practice my "style" and how I draw people/poses/expressions. Plus, I'd like to have a default character to draw when I'm feeling bored or want to draw fashions. ><'Anyways, to help me out with the process of creating her I've decided to make a 30 Day challenge!I'll post it here just in case anybody else wants to participate, and I'll be making a separate gallery folder for my challenge drawings. I'd love to what others come up with, so feel free to link me to your own folders/drawings!I'll try my hardest to do one per day. ><'
50 Mythical Creatures Challenge50 Mythical Creatures ChallengeChallenge made by: :iconhopeakorento:, :icontankero: and :iconagina:1. Dragon2. Centaur3. Chimera4. Hippogriff5. Gryphon6. Pegasus7. Unicorn8. Cherub9. Elf10. Fairy11. Mermaid/Merman12. Werewolf13. Phoenix14. Troll15. Basilisk16. Boogeyman17. Vampire18. Nymph19. Hydra20. Thunderbird21. Quetzalcoatl (Feathered Serpent)22. Kraken23. Sleipnir24. Kelpie25. Rainbow serpent26. Witch/Wizard27. Faun28. Ghost29. Demon30. Repo (Fox who creates the Aurora Borealis)31. Angel32. Naga33. Salamander34. Swan of the Underworld35. Ent36. Dryad37. Sphinx38. Mountain troll39. Nine Tails40. Snow Queen41. Minotaur42. Yeti43. Cyclope44. Harpy45. Medusa46. Satyre47. Zombie48. Valkyrie49. Water Sprite50. Grim
30 Day Gore Challenge1. Amputation2. Decapitation3. Vore / Cannibalism4. Piercing / Bodymodification5. Mask / Covered eyes / Covered mouth6. Surgery7. Stitches8. Undead / Zombie9. Skeleton / Bones10. Cyborg / Mechanical11. Conjoined bodies12. Parasite13. Sickness14. Selfharm15. Insects16. Bondage17. Tentacles18. Ball-jointed doll19. Pet-play20. Eyes21. Breath play22. Torture devices23. Nosebleed24. Bloodbath25. Organs26. Plants27. Extra limbs28. Knives / Guns / Weapons29. Burn30. Monstrous31. Claustrophobia32. Scarring / Disfigurations33. Beaten up / BruisingI might do this? I think it sounds really fun! God I have a sick mind...
30 day challenge (to look back on later)1. Yourself or your persona.2. Someone you like (celebrity, significant other, or crush)3. One, some, or all of your friends.4. An Animal you think is really cute.5. Your favourite outfit.6. Something you've never drawn before.7. Your family or a family member.8. Something with your favourite colour.9. Your favourite cartoon/anime character.10. Something you couldn't live without.11. Your favourite food.12. An inanimate object.13. A group picture.14. Your favourite book character.15. Someone from your favourite board or video game.16. Something that represents your favourite song.17. Your favourite holiday.18. A couple .19. Something you're afraid of.20. A comic.21. Something you don't like.22. Your favourite seasn.23. Something that makes you happy.24. Something that represents your favourite cult
Challenge by MonthThe 100 Theme Challenge Presents the "Challenge By Month", "Birthstone Challenge", "Birth Flower Challenge", and "Color Challenge".Now, I know you're probably getting sick of me adding challenges when you feel you haven't had time to finish the last one I put up. I remind you, you don't have to do all the challenges. You don't have to finish any of these by a deadline. I'm adding all of these challenges to give members choices for challenges. Namely if the 100 Theme Challenge is too much to take on at the moment. so, don't get frustrated if I post a few of these.I'm posting these challenges now because it's almost January. These challenge pieces can be done one a month. So, have fun!:iconrioyukiix::icongrelly: CHALLENGE BY MONTH :icongrelly::iconvanitytheechidna: 00) Introduction. 01) January 02) Febuary 03) March 04) April 05) May 06) June 07) July 08
guro challengeStolen from cactuscakes1. Amputation2. Decapitation3. Vore / Cannibalism4. Piercing / Bodymodification5. Mask / Covered eyes / Covered mouth6. Surgery7. Stitches8. Undead / Zombie9. Skeleton / Bones10. Cyborg / Mechanical11. Conjoined bodies12. Parasite13. Sickness14. Selfharm15. Insects16. Bondage17. Tentacles18. Ball-jointed doll19. Pet-play20. Eyes21. Breath play22. Torture devices23. Nosebleed24. Bloodbath25. Organs26. Plants27. Extra limbs28. Knives / Guns / Weapons29. Burn30. Monstrous31. Claustrophobia32. Scarring / Disfigurations33. Beaten up / Bruising


text: Seattle Schools Run Out of Substitutes as 565 Teachers, 13K Students Absent During Parade Print article Send a Tip by Breitbart Sports 6 Feb 2014 post a comment Seattle's public schools ran out of substitute teachers on Wednesday as 565 teachers and 13,000 students were absent on Wednesday as the Seahawks held their victory parade after winning the franchise's first Super Bowl on Sunday. Seattle's public schools have 51,000 students and more than 3,000 teachers and only 2,700 students were absent the day before: Seattle Public Schools reported that more than 13,000 students and 565 teachers were absent from school Wednesday morning, most likely to join the estimated 700,000 screaming, joyous, freezing fans at the Seahawks victory parade in downtown Seattle. So many teachers were out for the day that the district ran out of teaching subs to replace them. It had to resort to instructional assistants and Central Office staffers to help out. "We have heard that many of our schools are taking an opportunity to celebrate the Seahawks win by viewing the parade live during lunch and that staff and students are wearing blue in honor of our team's Super Bowl victory," the school district reportedly said. Photo: Instagram


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For the past two decades, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Sub-Saharan Africa's largest country, has been the scene of multiple conflicts at the local, national and regional levels, with the five eastern provinces of Orientale, North Kivu, South Kivu, Maniema and Katanga bearing the brunt of the violence. The so-called 'Congolese wars', which started in the mid-1990s, has been described as the world's deadliest conflict since World War II, with a death toll estimated at over 5 million people. The civil war ended in 2003 and the country formally transited to peace and democracy in 2006. Despite the strong international presence and numerous peacebuilding initiatives, violence has not subsided in the east. It is amongst the most poorly ranked countries in the world for peace indicators.
Conflict has made the country's already weak political, economic and social structures collapse entirely, ruining growth and development prospects. Despite being endowed with enormous mineral wealth (especially in its eastern regions), the DRC remains mired in mass poverty. It ranked last in the UNDP's 2013 Human Development Index.
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2013 prize winner: Peace Solutions International, Uganda and DR Congo
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November 26, 2014
Ah… fried mullet, hush puppies, and bar-b-qued chicken, not to mention music you can clap your hands to.
Around these parts this is called an old fashioned fish fry, but Doc Ferland hopes the food helps him drum up support for Southport to become Bay County's newest city, an issue he feels means more now with more development expected because of a new airport.
"We're a corridor to all this new development. If we don't take control of our own destiny then somebody else will. I think it better if we control our own," says Doc.
Because Southport is not a city, the area is open to annexation by neighboring cities like Lynn Haven. Around 1,200 people have signed the petition to incorporate with more names coming each hour.
In addition to several hundred people, Commissioner Jerry Girvin, Bill Dozier and State Rep. Marti Coley stopped by.
"It seems like they have a very large group of supporters and people are excited. I'm impressed," Coley says.
Along with the food, those here seem to get the message.
Marie Rooks, a Southport resident, says, "I don't want to go into Lynn Haven or Panama City, or even Panama City Beach. I want Southport."
It those not here that Ferland worries about since this same issue was voted down in 1999.
"This is the second time, and hopefully the people will want to do this."
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November 29, 2014
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This year thousands of pets became sick and many died from contaminated pet food from China.
Last week vets reported that more than 220 actually died from eating the tainted food.
Wednesday, we begin a weekly look at Hot Trends and where you can find them in our area.
Christine Bellport has this week's Hot Trend of designer pet food.
It is not new that pet owners in the U.S. will spend millions every year on their beloved family members...what is new...what they are spending it on.
The trend is designer pet food. And we found it right here in Madison.
The minute you enter Tabby & Jack's on the west side, you notice this is a different kind of pet store. The food on their shelves and freezers range from organic to even raw!
Owner Michelle Lonergan says, "The reason why we carry several different lines is we believe that pets are as unique as we are and they have different palates."
But the reason goes even deeper than that, it is a profitable business especially now. Pet owners are looking for more assurances after this year's massive pet food recalls. All the food sold here is free of all biproducts.
Lonergan says, "Biproducts in a nutshell is anything that's left over after an animal has been slaughtered that is not suitable for human consumption."
Michelle says Pets will eat anything so it is up to the owner to be aware of what they are eating to keep them healthy. Much of the pet food is from the Midwest even one brand from Wisconsin.
It is located at Madison's Pet Corner of Watts Road ... an assortment of stores dedicated to pet care and health. Other shops include a pet portrait studio, a grooming salon, a luxury boarding facility and a full service vet clinic.
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Shimmy On! This Saturday: Bellydance party, hafla, to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. Come watch or perform at this informal celebration of bellydance! Homemade middle eastern food! Friends and family welcome. Join us in our studio garden setting. Donation requested: $10-$20. All proceeds go to the Alzheimer's Association. Interested in performing or just want more information? Call (510) 845-5626 or email@example.com. Visit our Shimmy On! Facebook page. October 11, Saturday, 7:00-8:30pm.
Learn to cook Italian Cuisine with Maria Teresa Capdevielle. On October 25 Maria will treat us to a class on Italian Tapas. Read more about Maria Teresa's Kitchen.
Teen/Adult Capoeira with Professor Xangô : Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30-9:00 pm
Bellydance with Rebecca Vasile: Mondays, 6:15-7:10 pm, Bellydance Conditioning; 7:15-8:30 pm, Bellydance Drills and Wednesdays, 6:15-7:10, Beginning Bellydance; 7:15-8:30 pm, Intermediate Bellydance. Special offer for New Students: 3 classes for $25. No class Monday, Sept. 1.
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Thank you campers, CITs, staff and all for an amazing soccer season! Let's do it all again in 2015, our 20th year! More info. to come January. Footfire on Facebook.
Playing Life Academy, home of Brincadeira Viva Academy and Footfire Soccer, located in West Berkeley, has sparked creativity, and fostered confidence through physical and musical arts programs for children, teens and adults for over 20 years.
Where families come to play! We are taking our commitment to the community to a new level this fall with new activities across the age groups.
Playing energizes, motivates and inspires. Playing engages you completely so that learning takes place without struggle. When you play you are plugged in to the healthy and productive best you – the playful you. You solve problems. You exceed expectations. You are confident. You can tell, and so can everyone else, because it's written all over your face in a big smile.
The physical and musical arts are a direct path to your natural physical, mental and spiritual gifts.
Playing is not always easy. There are challenges to be faced at every phase of the learning process. Everyone brings strengths and areas for improvement. No worries. This is just the type of challenge our teachers love. It's what our training space was designed for. We'll build on your innate talents. Then we'll get the creative juices flowing and tailor the program to transform those weaknesses into strengths. Your uniqueness thrills us. It makes all of our lives better.
Our Playing Life students are surprising. After Playing Life the world is their classroom, their playground. Going beyond connecting the dots, our students design the plan. According to their e-mails from Brazil, Europe and other spots around the globe, they are creators and contributors. We couldn't have imagined all the riveting details, but we saw it in them from the beginning and are proud to have contributed along the way. They shatter norms. The way it should be.
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As the death toll from the Ebola outbreak in West Africa nears 1,500, the World Health Organization said Friday that its "magnitude... has been underestimated."
The outbreak is likely on a scale larger than realized, says WHO, and attributes that to various factors including keeping infected family members at home to die, denial of infection and fear that medical quarantine will be lethal to ill family members.
"As Ebola has no cure, some believe infected loved ones will be more comfortable dying at home."
In rural villages in particular, locals do not notify health officials when a resident dies from Ebola symptoms, leading to an underestimate of the real number of cases.
Many medical facilities are overwhelmed and ill-equipped to handle the enormity of need.
In Liberia, WHO also noted a new phenomenon of "an invisible caseload of patients who are not being detected by the surveillance system" but show up at alarmingly high rates whenever a new treatment facility is opened.