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Spanish Verb REMOVER: to removeThe Spanish verb remover means 'to remove' and is an irregular Spanish ER verb.
To remember this, imagine you REMOVE the stain with stain REMOVER!
There are about 18 verbs conjugated like remover, and for the month of September a new irregular ER verb is featured each day to enable you to consolidate the ER verb family. You will learn conmover, doler, morder, mover, promover, remorder and others.
I find that the fastest and easiest way to learn REMEMBER new Spanish words is with memory trigger cartoon pictures. It makes them harder to forget.
Read on, below the REMOVER verb table...
to remove : remover
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Saturday, July 27, 2013
Love the new colors from Stampin-Up Strawberry Slush and Smokey Slate, Once again my ribbon didn't match so I dyed it Smokey Slate. Oh Hello Stamp set and Chevron Embossing folder. easy but so pretty....
I played with the Sketch at Create with Connie and Mary, I think it still fits??????
Create with Connie and Mary: Sketch
Crafty Ribbon: ribbon
Divas by Design: anything goes
Outlawz: Twisted Thursday: flowers
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I love those chevrons in two colors, and that Strawberry Slush and Smokey Slate go so well together!! Thanks for joining us this week for the Create with Connie and Mary sketch Challenge!ReplyDelete
I really like your take on the sketch. Great color combo! Love how you fussy cut the flower from Oh, Hello for your card. Thanks for playing the Create with Connie & Mary sketch challenge this week!ReplyDelete
Love the stamped chevron strip! And what a great idea to color your ribbon to coordinate with the card! Thanks for playing the challenge at Create with Connie and Mary!ReplyDelete
Beautiful color combination and I really like your interpretation of the sketch! Thanks for joining us this week at Create with Connie and Mary.ReplyDelete
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Laura Lancaster, Untitled, 2013, Oil on Linen, 50 x 40 cm, 19 3/4 x 15 3/4 in, Permanent Collection - The New Art Gallery Walsall, Courtesy of the artist and Workplace Gallery
8 March - 29 June 2014
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Garman Ryan Collection, and the strong female characters in the Garman Epstein family and their circle of friends, including Kathleen Garman, Peggy Epstein, Isabel Rawsthorne, Lorna Wishart and Sally Ryan, this exhibition puts the spotlight on the women who feature in our Permanent Collection. The Garman sisters, who hailed from Wednesbury and were daughters of a local doctor, were quite radical and inspirational females, who in the interwar period became part of the bohemian milieu of artistic life in Soho, breaking away from the conventional role of women in those days.Over the past forty years the role of women in our society has changed dramatically and women have grown equal in all areas of life. From the 1970s to the present day the Gallery has collected a diverse range of work by women artists and, although proportionately still more men feature in the Collection, nowadays there is no discrepancy between the number of works collected by male and female artists. Contemporary women artists are on equal terms with their male counterparts, and we have a strong body of work, in all media, from painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and photography, by women. This exhibition, opening on International Women's Day, will examine what defines 'women's art' and makes it distinct from that of male artists, and will include works by Dorothea Wight, Elizabeth Frink, Eileen Cooper, Linder, Paula Rego, Helen Chadwick, Kitty Garman, Rita Donagh, Anya Gallaccio, Gillian Wearing, Tracey Emin, Jane and Louise Wilson, Spartacus Chetwynd and Laura Lancaster.
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On the surface this might look like yet another case of gang-rape. Another minor assaulted by a bunch of pervert criminals.
But is there is a silver lining? Let's first get the news.
All India | Press Trust of India | Updated: September 06, 2014 15:33 IST
CANNING, WEST BENGAL: A young bus conductor from West Bengal was arrested by the police for allegedly raping a minor girl near a school after his mother complained to the police.
Ainur Bibi lodged a complaint against her son Najir Seikh at the Diamond Harbour police station in the South 24-Parganas district after rescuing the seven-year-old girl yesterday, a senior police official said.
According to the police, Ainur Bibi came to know about the incident after Nazir talked about it after returning home in a drunk state.
Najir and three others had allegedly raped the Class 1 student when she had gone outside the school to urinate as the school toilet was closed. She was left unconscious near a bush.
"After hearing about the incident, Ainur Bibi rushed to rescue the girl. She took the girl to Diamond Harbour hospital and then lodged a complaint against her son with the police," the official said.
The family members of the girl were unaware of the incident when Ainur Bibi took the girl to the hospital and later reached the police station.
How significant is this whole incidence?
First it re-emphasizes the need for toilet facilities in school, especially for girl students.
Besides being a major cause of girl student's drop out from schools, lack of the privacy of a toilet has forced a vast section of our women population to continue this undignified practice, increasing their vulnerability to sexual predators.
Just the other day, on an 'uncharacteristic' use of the Independence Day speech platform, Prime Minister, Narendra Modi dared to touch on such unglamorous topics as female feticide, dignity and security of women and challenged the government and corporate world to rise to the occasion and do the minimum to provide toilets in all school within the time frame of one year, specially keeping the girl students in mind.
As an extension, a goal has been set for every house to have toilet & safe drinking water facility by 2019.
Secondly, this incidence opens our eyes to the appeal that the Prime Minister made to all parents. "Parents ask their daughters hundreds of questions, but have any parents ever dared to ask their son as to where he is going, why he is going out, who his friends are. After all, a rapist is also somebody's son … .. if every parent decides to impose as many restrictions on the sons as have been imposed on our daughters – try to do this with your sons, try to ask such questions of them."
How better can a mother respond to such a clarion call than what Ainur Bibi did?
How can one judge her as a mother? Can we criticize her for failing to protect and shield her son from the law? Or should be salute her for having the courage to try to bring her son back to the right path, to educate and make him more humane?
Thirdly, is this a kind of news that should be spread as an example? Should this lady be felicitated? Should her story be allowed to reach each and every home in the country? Should the media promote it with an equal vigor of a Shah Rukh movie or a comparable glory of a Sachin Tendulker century?
Dr A. P.J. Kalam, our president reportedly, once lamented, "Why is the media here so negative? Why are we in India so embarrassed to recognize our own strengths, our achievements?"
Should our media, busy is raising issues and criticizing, alleged often with obvious bias and vested interest, for once, rise to the occasion and take the responsibility and challenge to make Ainur Bibi a household name so that more and more parents take a renewed interest in building the life of their children and in the process, build the nation, one person at a time.
May be then we can hope for a modified India, in not so far a future.


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By Jami Jones
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The saying goes "a picture is worth a thousand words." If that's the case, then a music video must be equal to a novel – especially when "Tugboat Skippy" creates it.
OOIDA member Jason Hoehne, a member of the mail-hauling unit in Iraq known as the Iron Pony Express, has created a pair of videos chronicling life in the unit.
Armed with a laptop computer and pictures, Hoehne put his self-taught computer and video knowledge to work just before the Great American Trucking Show this past September. His mission was to create an "Iron Pony Express" video.
" 'Uglypuppy' (OOIDA member Mark Taylor) came into the office about halfway through it and told me he had a chance to get it to the truck show in Dallas and they may play it," Hoehne said. "I said 'Hey great. I'll get it to you when I get done.' Then he says 'Well, we have six days.' I short-circuited.
"After I picked my jaw up off the ground, I went at it furiously. I literally slammed it together."
As other members laughed about gluing the locks shut on Hoehne's "hooch" or sleeping quarters, he brought the video to reality in only an amazing couple of days. The video barely made it to GATS, but nonetheless inspired many people and drummed up serious support for contractors in Iraq.
As popularity of the Iron Pony Express grew, Joey Holiday and another Iron Pony Express member, David Baker, created "Iron Pony Express" the song. After the release of the song, it just seemed natural for Tugboat Skippy to spring back into action and create a video just for the "Iron Pony Express" song.
Hoehne's work has never left out the military personnel in his videos about the Iron Pony Express.
"I miss the soldiers we lost," he said. "We were all close to them. We had our own experiences on convoys and around base. We were unstoppable for so long … Then poof. We got reminded we are still human. Those times are tough."
Hoehne is putting the finishing touches on his second video. The members of the Iron Pony Express are working on getting the bankroll needed to fund the pitching process for the video in hopes that it will hit the mainstream and remind viewers of the role they and the military play in Iraq.
Vicky Holiday, president of Truck It Records, Joey Holiday's recording label, is getting ready to pitch the video to smaller markets to see if "Iron Pony Express: The Video" has a chance at the "big-time."
"Nothing is out of the stretch of the imagination," Hoehne said. "If you can think it, it can eventually come to be."


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March 11, 2007
Rammstein have been nominated for an ECHO award for their latest live DVD/CD, Völkerball. The German ECHO awards are similar to the American Grammy Awards. The basis for the award is simply the best-placed music DVD production as determined by Media Control, the official German charts. Rammstein are up against Depeche Mode (Touring the Angel), Pink Floyd (Pulse), Robbie Williams (And Through it All), and Tokio Hotel (Schrei). The awards will take place in Berlin on March 25, 2007.
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We are aware that as a result of the various problems prevalent in the healthcare industry, many patients are losing confidence and patience with the current system. Thus the birth of DocChat, where a more efficient alternative for healthcare was born. Here at DocChat, we aim to improve the entire healthcare delivery system by providing quick access to quality physicians. There are only 3 options for those in need of urgent medical assistance, emergency room (ER), primary care or urgent care. ERs across the country see 136.3 million patients annually. Many of these patients visit the ER as an alternative to their Primary Care Physicians (PCP) due to unavailability or unaffordability. These non-emergency cases bog down the ER resulting in extremely long wait times, lack of resources and financial strain on the hospital. The end result is an increase in medical errors, repeat ailments that haven't been properly addressed, and higher mortality rates. Additionally, urgent care facilities require travel and patients need to wait in germ-ridden waiting rooms for an unknown about of time. DocChat eliminates travel time, wait periods, and high costs associated with doctor visits, while providing patients with the time and attention they deserve. DocChat allows for necessary follow-up after appointments to ensure proper care and prevent visits to the ER. DocChat providers can prescribe non-narcotics medications when medically necessary*. To prove the impact DocChat can have we conducted a pilot study including 500 patients across 17 nursing homes, providing them with 24/7 access to care in 10 minutes or less over video conferencing. Our study was unbelievably successful, yielding a 100% satisfaction rate, reducing E.R. utilization and cutting medical costs by $625,000. This demonstrates the potential DocChat has in revolutionizing the healthcare system.
Dr. Steve Okhravi hopes to spread his cultivated knowledge of the dynamic healthcare system through DocChat. In his medical experiences, Dr. Okhravi has spent over 60,000 hours in the E.R., which honed his passion for technological innovation, efficiency, and ultimately positive medical outcomes and happy patients. Professionally, Dr. Okhravi founded Emergency Medical Care, a group of urgent care clinics in New York City that operate 24/7, which, to date, has seen over 30,000 patients. Throughout his professional journey, he recognized that telemedicine opened doors to more effective medicine to a wider audience. Dr. Okhravi seeks to provide readily available access to medical care on a global scale with DocChat, thereby saving lives regardless of location. Dr. Okhravi can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com and on LinkedIn.
Mike has a passion for building products that people will love. Driven by a desire for efficiency and results, Mike spent several years perfecting his knowledge of the Healthcare industry as a Business Developer for Emergency Medical Care. Through his experiences, he became aware of the expansive list of problems within the Healthcare industry, driving him to co-launch DocChat. Because his desire for medical reform comes from personal experience, Mike understands the importance of strong doctor-patient relationships, which is hard to find in such a vast industry. When he is not creating new ways to restore the medical industry through technology, Mike drinks wine and plays basketball, but not usually at the same time. Mike can be reached at email@example.com, on Twitter, or on LinkedIn.
As Vice President of Medical Affairs, Dr. Alinea brings over 20 years of clinical and managerial experience in emergency medicine to the team. He has provided critical leadership in a range of roles and responsibilities, from school physician in multiple school districts, to attending physician at several hospital emergency rooms. In his private practice, Dr. Alinea has recruited and trained numerous emergency experienced physicians, and has integrated best practice protocols across multiple platforms. He is also dedicated to his community and is a member of several professional and civic organizations.
He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com
Denis serves a crucial role for the DocChat team by operating as the technical lead and back-end web developer. Denis honed his talents in website creation at as an electronic engineer at the Technical School in Ukraine. Upon graduation, he worked as a full-stack developer, making web projects independetly from scratch. Carrying his knowledge of PHP/MySQL/HTML/CSS forward, he co-founded a web studio that worked with different APIs and GEO services. Upon joining the DocChat team, Denis perfected his skills with WordPress and implemented important changes to the company website. In his free time, Denis enjoys spending time with his son and teaching himself new technical skills for project construction and management. Denis still resides in Ukraine.
Serving as an authoritative voice of DocChat management, Sam is a combination of polar opposites: soft compassion and tough love. Sam has a BA in finance and spent most of her career in wealth management, supporting both boutique and large firm groups. Sam's work experience, coupled with her empathy for others, combine to perfect management in the medical field. She continually provides an understanding explanation of the complicated to the DocChat team. When she is not guiding the DocChat team, Sam loves to travel and spend time with her puppy, Ella, in Riverside Park. She can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or on LinkedIn.
Sasha has extensive experience in patient and customer service. She has a background in social psychology and a true passion for philanthropy. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and amateur photography. Sasha can be reached at email@example.com
Dr. Mario Fiori graduated from USNA in 1963, and received his PhD in Nuclear Engineering from MIT in 1968. He served in the Navy as a submariner. His jobs included Commanding officer of nuclear attack submarine, nuclear submarine squadron commander (11 submarines, Submarine Tender and two auxiliary ships), and commanded the Navy's Submarine Research Laboratory (Naval Underwater Systems Center, Newport RI – $750M budget). Also, while on shore duty served as DOD liaison with the Federal Energy Administration in 1974-1975 and as Executive Assistant to President Reagan's Science Advisor, Dr. George Keyworth, 1983-1985.
As an energy and military consultant in 1989-1991 he was a Senior Fellow for the Hudson Institute, and conducted various energy and deep submersible studies. In 1991 joined the Department of Energy and served as the Secretary of Energy's Liaison with the Defense Nuclear Safety Board and then managed the nuclear weapons facility, The Savannah River Site for five years. Leaving DOE in late 1997 he established his consultant company, Compass Associates and served for various major corporations including Raytheon, Bechtel, Duke Engineering, and for nine months served as President of a small Software company in Richland Washington, Enabling Technology, a British owned company.
In 2001 he was Senate confirmed as Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations and Environment and served till 2004. Following that to the present he has assisted many small companies and startups in areas of energy and environment, emergency response programs, and worked for the lobbying firm, The Rhoades Group (later joined the Cassidy Group). Presently Dr. Fiori is a Proxy Board member of a Canadian owned company, Open Text Public Sector Solutions (OTPSS).
Courteney is an artist, writer and Special Needs substitute teacher from Newfoundland, Canada. She has a BFA in Visual Arts and a Bachelor of Education. Courteney has been writing since she was 10 years old and has had several of her poems published in books and publications over the years. While she loves working with Special Needs students on art and life skills as well as working on her jewelry and artwork for her personal business, Courteney has wanted to pursue writing as her career since she was little. She has always had an enthusiastic interest in health and wellness, and is very excited to bring her respective passions for writing, wellness, and helping others together as the newest member of the DocChat team. Courteney's extra curricular interests include painting and playing music in a band with her husband.


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Journal of International and Intercultural Communication (JIIC)
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The inaugural issue of the Journal of International and Intercultural Communication (JIIC) features five different research studies that focus on a wide array of communication issues, including the exploration of cultural differences in deception.
Research recently published in the journal suggests that deceptive communication can actually serve a functional purpose. The study revealed that a person's motivation to deceive is influenced by his or her cultural self-identity as well as finding that one's cultural identity greatly influences whether or not a message was perceived to be deceptive.
The research points out that:
— People who strongly valued their own individuality over the social relationships reported having a lower overall motivation to deceive;
— People who possessed cultural self-identities which emphasize placing group needs over the individual reported having a greater overall motivation to avoid telling the truth;
— When people were presented with a scenario in which deception would serve to benefit them, those who valued their independence were more willing to use deception than in cases where deception would benefit someone else;
— People who valued social relationships over individuality, reported a greater willingness to use deception to benefit others rather than for self-serving purposes;
Western cultures have long been noted to cultivate members who value their individuality. Being a moral and ethical person requires avoiding any communication that would jeopardize one's own personal integrity, such as lying.
By comparison, East Asian cultures have been well-known for endorsing more indirect styles of communication to protect the image of the other and promote trouble-free relationships. Deceptive communication has and continues to serve as a useful tool in the maintenance and preservation of significant social relationships.
Issue one of JIIC containing five different research studies on a wide array of communication issues.
About the National Communication Association
Founded in 1914, the National Communication Association (NCA) is the oldest and largest national organization promoting effective and ethical communication. The NCA supports the communication research, teaching, public service, and practice of a diverse community of scholars, educators, administrators, students, practitioners, and publics.
NCA is a non-profit organization of more than 7,700 members who work and reside in every state and more than 20 foreign countries. NCA sponsors an annual convention and conferences, publishes academic journals and a web magazine, Communication Currents.
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Routledge is a distinguished publisher of over 600 journals and 1,000 new books each year with a back list of over 7,000 book titles in print. Part of the academic division of Informa plc, the impressive Routledge portfolio covers many different subjects within social sciences and humanities and is at the forefront of academic publishing in these fields. For journals, the main aim is to provide heightened awareness in the academic, policy and business communities for all SSAH journals, not least by presenting a unified, integrated presence at the thousands of conferences and meetings we attend each year. Routledge is the preferred journal publishing partner for many of the world's most prestigious learned societies and associations.
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Milo Dino/Godzilla Cushion Cover
Front Design: Milo Dino
Back Design: Milo Godzilla
Place these cute and quirky Kopitiam Heroes cushions at your home to brighten up your day! Hug them while watching your favourite show now. ^.^
Measurements & Specifications
Size of the cushion: 45cm W x 45cm H
(Fits 50 by 50cm Ikea inner cushion)
Material: Super soft velvet, Hidden zip
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Mar. 8, 2018, 2:12 p.m.
- 2018 election
California's relatively new system in which 16- and 17-year-olds can preregister to vote has been used by 88,700 teenagers during its first months in existence, with most of them declining to identify as Republicans or Democrats.
The data released by Secretary of State Alex Padilla on Thursday cover the first 18 months of a law designed to encourage teenagers to begin thinking about the voting process before they actually become eligible.
"It's just picking up as time goes on," Padilla said in an interview. "More and more young people are aware of it."
Mar. 8, 2018, 10:39 a.m.
A legislative investigation into unwanted hugs by a state senator nicknamed "Huggy Bear" in California's state Capitol found that he made people feel uncomfortable, but his behavior wasn't sexually motivated.
Mar. 8, 2018, 9:09 a.m.
- Governor's race
- 2018 election
- California Democrats
Mar. 8, 2018, 8:47 a.m.
Panicked callers to Alba Hernandez's hotline reported a possible immigration raid. She rushed to the West Oakland home to find officers had blocked off traffic in what they described as a human-trafficking investigation.
Mar. 8, 2018, 8:27 a.m.
- Congressional races
- 2018 election
Former Orange County GOP chairman Scott Baugh plans to run for the House seat of Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, a fellow Republican, according to multiple sources close to Baugh.
The entry of Baugh, a well-known name in Orange County Republican circles, would scramble the already crowded field in the 48th Congressional District race. With more than half a dozen Democrats hoping to flip the district and the an ugly party-endorsement fight still lingering, Baugh could put Democrats at added risk of getting shut out of the November top-two runoff.
Baugh pulled filing papers at the Orange County Registrar of Voters' office Wednesday and paid the $1,740 fee to run. He has yet to announce a campaign and did not respond to a request for comment. Baugh has until Friday to complete additional paperwork to get his name on the June 5 primary ballot.
Mar. 8, 2018, 7:46 a.m.
- State government
California's pot regulation agency has sent 900 warning letters to marijuana shops suspected of operating without state licenses.
Lori Ajax, the chief of the state Bureau of Cannabis Control, also sent a cease-and-desist notice to the marijuana-location service Weedmaps, telling it to stop advertising sellers that lack a permit, officials said Wednesday.
Ajax, the first person to hold her post, notified Weedmaps that a new state law that took effect Jan. 1 requires all marijuana sellers to have state licenses and all advertisements to contain the state license number.
Mar. 8, 2018, 7:41 a.m.
- 2018 election
The most prominent super PAC dedicated to helping Democrats regain control of the House is reserving nearly $8 million worth of television ad time in California in the final weeks of the 2018 campaign.
Flipping a few of California's Republican-held congressional districts is a big part of Democrats' strategy to retake the House, and candidates, outside groups and political action committees are expected to flood the state's airwaves.
California's expensive media markets are getting nearly a fourth of the $43 million House Majority PAC is spending across 33 media markets. The PAC, which has close ties to House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, is reserving $5.2 million in ad time on cable and broadcast in Los Angeles, $1.5 million in Sacramento and $1.2 million in San Diego.
Mar. 7, 2018, 8:48 p.m.
- Governor's race
- 2018 election
- California Democrats
Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom and Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf seized upon remarks U.S. Atty. Gen. Jeff Sessions made Wednesday as he castigated them during a speech in Sacramento, accusing the state's leaders of illegally undermining federal immigration policy.
Sessions, who was speaking at a law enforcement conference where he announced the federal government's lawsuit against California over "sanctuary state" policies, accused Schaaf of warning about impending immigration raids in Oakland and helping criminals who are in the country illegally avoid apprehension.
"Here's my message to Mayor Schaaf: How dare you," Sessions said. "How dare you needlessly endanger the lives of law enforcement just to promote your radical open-borders agenda."
Mar. 7, 2018, 6:01 p.m.
- Governor's race
- 2018 election
- California Democrats
Mar. 7, 2018, 3:17 p.m.
- California in Congress
Several of California's Republican representatives are openly challenging President Trump's plans to impose steel and aluminum tariffs. The tariffs are a rare source of disagreement between congressional Republicans and the White House, and the opposition in California comes from several lawmakers who face difficult reelection bids this fall.
Reps. Devin Nunes of Tulare, Tom McClintock of Elk Grove, Ed Royce of Fullerton, Mimi Walters of Irvine and David Valadao of Hanford were among the 102 House Republicans who wrote a letter to Trump on Wednesday urging him to narrowly tailor tariffs rather than impose them worldwide. House and Senate GOP leaders also have pushed Trump to change his mind, or at least narrow the tariffs to avoid retaliatory tariffs or a trade war.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Wednesday that the president would sign a proclamation on new steel and aluminum tariffs by the end of the week, and indicated exceptions could be made for Canada and Mexico.


text: Although I'm already married…I still love reading wedding blogs. I love when people stem away from the norm…especially when it comes to bridesmaid dresses. Guess what, brides? They don't all have to be long and strapless and made in a horrible iridescent satin…I promise! Case and point – this girl selected the cutest anthropologie dresses for her bridesmaids… and I LOVE THEM. The colors look amazing together…especially with the corresponding bouquets. Well done.


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There are many people in the modern world who are engaged in drug abuse. Drug abuse is one problem that is fast engulfing the society. If you are an addict of drugs, the best place to get a solution to your problem is by making use of drug abuse program. There are a number drug abuse centers that offer recovery programs.
These are the ones that addicts can rely on to get help. Drug and substance addiction is something that is fast gaining popularity in the modern world. This is a problem that is hard to handle on your own. You will have to get the services of professional counselors and medical personnel. These are the people who will assess your situation to know the best program that will best address your needs.
The first thing that you need to do when you are looking for a rehab center to offer you drug abuse program is to familiarize yourself with the kind of services that are offered in rehabilitation centers. Different centers will offer you different drug abuse programs. The kind of program to make use of will depend on the kind of drug you have been abusing and the gravity of addiction. It is good to bear in mind that a given program can work on a given addict and fail to work on the other. This is why you first need to make use of counselors to assess your situation to know the best drug abuse program for you.
Drug abuse centers that have been in existence for long will offer best programs for drug addicts. These are the centers that have experts who have enough experience to treat drug addicts.
A good drug abuse program should give enough time of recovery. In your search for a program to see you out of addiction, you will encounter many programs that will promise you recovery in days. This is not true. Recovery from drug addiction is something that needs a longer period of time. The inpatient programs are the best as they run for months. This is the kind of program that will see you recover fully. One good thing about long programs is that they give you time to meditate over your life.
When you are looking for drug abuse program, it is good to know that quitting drug addiction is a personal choice. If you want to effectively live a drug free life then you need to be ready to quit. Make a decision and stick to it. Many people have made a decision and later are tempted to relapse since they cannot cope with the withdrawal symptoms. It is good to look for a program that has been designed to address withdrawal.
One program that you should look for in a drug rehab center is detoxification. This is an intense but most crucial program that will help you cope with addiction. This is a program that should be administered by experts since it is very painful.


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INTEL and WWF Extends Goals of Restoring Forests and Ensuring Livelihoods in Lang Sen
Posted on 05 December 2017
On 4th and 9th December 2017, 270 Intel volunteers will join the reforestation activities with the Lang Sen Wetland Reserve and local community.5th December 2017, Long An Province – After the joint efforts in reforesting part of Lang Sen wetland with more than 12,000 trees in 2016, Intel Products Vietnam (Intel) and WWF continue the partnership in restoring wildlife habitats and ensuring livelihoods for local people in Lang Sen Wetland Reserve (LSWR), Long An Province, by planting an additional 7,000 trees at the end of 2017. On 4th and 9th December 2017, 270 Intel volunteers will join the reforestation activities with the LSWR and local community.
Officially established in 2004, LSWR is among the few natural remnants of the Plain of Reeds (Đồng Tháp Mười) and home to almost 400 flora and fauna species. The reserve provides natural resources and an ecosystem, such as fresh water and fisheries to 9,000 people in the surrounding areas.
Recent rapid changes in climatic factors like temperature and rainfall, as well as the hydrological regimes of the Mekong River, have led to serious degradation in the area's forests. These changes have put further pressure on the ecosystem that plays a critical role in the regulating water in the Mekong Delta and providing sources of income for the local community.
In order to overcome this emerging challenge, WWF started its partnership with Intel in 2016 to restore the degraded forests, provide habitat for wildlife and ensure livelihoods for the local people whose lives heavily rely on the area's ecosystem.
More than 12,000 native trees (plant species that have developed, occurred naturally, or existed for many years in an area and play a key role in local ecosystems) were planted during the project in 2016. The reforestation, with average tree survival rate over 80%, has contributed to WWF's efforts in maintaining favourable conditions for wildlife, improving water regulation capacity of the wetland to better mitigate the negative impacts of floods and droughts, and providing non-timber products (such as Melaleuca oil, honey, medicinal herbs and forest ecotourism services) to support poor and considered-poor households in Lang Sen.
"The continual support from Intel to plant 7,000 more trees in 2017 will further replicate the positive impacts of the project since 2016 to the 5,030ha area of Lang Sen," said Ms. Trinh Thi Long - Programme Coordinator, Freshwater, WWF-Vietnam, "it also contributes to WWF's strategic plan in increasing the resilience of Lang Sen Wetland Reserve and surrounding communities in the ever-changing context of climate change."
The reforestation activities in 2017 with the participation of 270 Intel volunteers will also continue to foster the multilateral cooperation among WWF, LSWR and Intel in the sustainable development of local wetland habitats.
Ms. Ho Thu Uyen - Public Affairs Director, Intel Products Vietnam and Malaysia said "Intel's partnership with WWF to restore the wildlife habitat at Lang Sen Wetland Reserve from 2016 not only contributes to environmental protection, but also helps to raise the awareness of local people and the community in treating our environment responsibly. Intel hopes that more enterprises and volunteers will join with Intel and WWF to preserve this beautiful landscape that nature has bestowed on Vietnam."


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|Skandar photoshoot & my movie review
A new picture of Skandar from a photoshoot has been added to the gallery. If anyone can find the source or anymore pictures from the shoot, then please let us know! As you can see, at the request of several fans, a chat box was added to the main page of the site. Feel free to give us your review of Skandar's performance in the movie if you have seen it.
I actually saw the movie today. As for my review, Prince Caspian is really a wonderful motion picture, and it made me very well pleased. Skandar Keynes's acting performance was simply amazing and improved a lot. He plays his character in a fresh and endearing way, with great charisma and charm. It becomes obvious that Skandar has truly matured mentally and physically. He gives us, in my opinion, the best acting in the whole movie, as he remains humble, natural and very expressive.
Some scenes are really funny, especially when Edmund impresses us with his useful torch, or when he replies to his older brother in a humorous way. Skandar has also really improved in sword-fighting and horse-fighting, as he participates more to important battles and even has a cool duel with Trumpkin the dwarf. At the end of the movie, he wears a gorgeous costume which suits him perfectly and makes him look like a real king. Almost every scene he was in, I found myself grinning - his sticking up for Lucy, delivering the challenge to Miraz. He went from being a little devil in the first movie to being real, true hero in this one. In my mind, he is more of a hero than either Peter or Caspian.
Therefore, I was really impressed by Skandar Keynes's overall performance and I'm so proud of what he has achieved as an actor so far. You absolutely have to watch this movie and I'm pretty sure that all the Skandar fans will be as delighted as I was.
|Other interviews and reviews concerning Skandar
I found a lot of positive reviews and articles featuring Skandar Keynes on the web. First of all, Skandar's performance seems to be highly appreciated in Prince Caspian:
«As for Edmund, Skandar Keynes (also in Wardrobe) has clearly improved as an actor, bringing hope for future installments of the Narnia franchise. In Caspian, he shows humor, personality and presence. As for the other leads, the rest of the Pevensie clan can't match Keynes' progress, and Barnes is just a pretty face in the title role.» - complete article here
There is also an interesting article on Skandar's character in the movie here. According to it, «in addition to getting a key role in the main action sequence, Keynes gets several fun bits of comic relief that prove him to be both witty and endearing.»
Finally, take a look at this MSN interview with Skandar and Anna here. Skandar's section is towards the end of the video. There is also a new video of Edmund at Miraz's castle here. Enjoy!
|USA Today article with new cast picture
USA Today have posted a new interview with the four Pevensies which also features a lovely new photoshoot! Take a look at it at the photo gallery and don't forget to comment the new pictures!
"The British actors were thrust into the spotlight in 2005 after being cast as the Pevensie children in Disney's first Narnia film, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, adapted from C.S. Lewis' classic series.
The young actors have obviously formed a tight bond - a "surrogate family," Popplewell says - talking over each other just as real siblings might.
They have many tales from their time together on set. During a weekend spent surfing in New Zealand, where much of the film was shot, Skandar unwittingly made filming more difficult for himself. The fair-skinned actor neglected to coat the back of his legs with sunblock and got a nasty burn.
Like a real brother, Moseley wasn't about to let that go by without further torture. "Will would run up behind me and smack the back of my legs," Skandar says.
"A year and a couple of months later, I still have a tan line," he says. "Do you want me to show you?"
Read the full article here.
|2 Video Interviews with Skandar
The movie is coming really soon to theatres, only 2 days remaining. I am going to see it on Friday May 16th and I will give you my own review, especially for the parts featuring Skandar Keynes as Edmund.
There is a new video from the New York Premiere which was released in the UK Official Podcast to promote the next premiere. It includes a really short interview with Skandar. You can watch it here on Youtube. The screencaps are in the gallery as well.
Finally, 'Chuck the Movie Guy' has posted a video interview featuring Skandar and Anna here. They talk about their personal life in contrast to their life in Narnia and relate to various anecdotes on the set. Skandar even reveals that he would like to become a doctor. What is your opinion about that? Anyways, enjoy & see you later!
|Disney Chanel Ident & Various Articles
A very cute 'You're Watching Disney Chanel' bumper featuring Skandar has been uploaded on Youtube here. You can see the screencaps at the photo gallery.
Besides, Yehey has posted a brief interview with Skandar which can be read here. DNA India has also posted a short interview here. They both talk about the differences between "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" and "Prince Caspian", what Skandar misses while he's filming, and the character of Edmund.
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Processing the vast amounts of data on the Earth's land surface environment generated by NASA's and other international satellite programs is a significant challenge. Filling a gap between the theoretical, physically--based modelling and specific applications, this in--depth study presents practical quantitative algorithms for estimating various land surface variables from remotely sensed observations. A concise review of the basic principles of optical remote sensing as well as practical algorithms for estimating land surface variables quantitatively from remotely sensed observations. Emphasizes both the basic principles of optical remote sensing and practical algorithms for estimating land surface variables quantitatively from remotely sensed observations Presents the current physical understanding of remote sensing as a system with a focus on radiative transfer modelling of the atmosphere, canopy, soil and snow Gathers the state of the art quantitative algorithms for sensor calibration, atmospheric and topographic correction, estimation of a variety of biophysical and geoph ysical variables, and four--dimensional data assimilation
Preface.Acronyms.Chapter 1. Introduction.1.1 Quantitative Models in Optical remote Sensing.1.2 Basic Concepts.1.3 Remote Sensing Modeling System.1.4 Summary.1.5 References.Chapter 2. Atmospheric Shortwave Radiative Transfer Modeling.2.1 Radiative Transfer Equation.2.2 Surface Statistical BRDF Models.2.3 Atmospheric Optical Properties.2.4 Solving Radiative Transfer Equations.2.5 Approximate Representation for Incorporating Surface BRDF.2.6 Summary.2.7 References.Chapter 3. Canopy Reflectance Modeling.3.1 Canopy Radiative Transfer Formulation.3.2 Leaf Optical Models.3.3 Solving Radiative Transfer Equations.3.4 Geometric Optical Models.3.5 Computer Simulation Models.3.6 Summary.3.7 References.Chapter 4. Soil and Snow Reflectance Modeling.4.1 Single Scattering Properties of Snow and Soil.4.2 Multiple Scattering Solutions for Angular Reflectance from Snow and Soil.4.3 Geome tric Optical Modeling.4.4 Inversion of Snow Parameters.4.5 Practical Issues.4.6 Summary.4.7 References.Chapter 5. Satellite Sensor Radiometric Calibration.5.1 Background.5.2 Post-launch Calibration Methods.5.3 Calibration Coefficients for Landsat TM and AVHRR Reflective Bands.5.4 Summary.5.6 References.Chapter 6. Atmospheric Correction.6.1 Introduction.6.2 Methods for Correcting Single Viewing-angle Imagery.6.3 Methods for Correcting Multiangular Observations.6.4 Methods for Estimating Total Column Water Vapor Content.6.5 Summary.6.6 References.Chapter 7. Topographic Correction Methods.7.1 Introduction.7.2 Cosine Correction Algorithms.7.3 IPW Method.7.4 Shadowing Function Algorithms.7.5 DEM Data and Generation.7.6 Summary.7.7 References.Chapter 8. Estimation of Land Surface Biophysical variables.8.1 Statistical Methods.8.2 Optimization Inversion Method.8.3 Generic Algorithm (GA).8.4 Table Look-up Methods.8.5 Hybrid Inversion Methods.8.6 Comparisons of Different Inversion Methods.8.7 Summary.8.8 References.Chapter 9. Estimation of Surface Radiation Budget: I. Broadband Albedo.9.1 Introduction.9.2 Broadband Albedo Characteristics.9.3 Narrowband to Broadband Conversion.9.4 Direct Estimation of Surface Broadband Albedos.9.5 Diurnal Cycle Modeling.9.6 Summary.9.7 References.Chapter 10. Estimation of Surface Radiation Budget (II): Longwave.10.1 Introduction.10.2 Monochromatic Radiative Transfer Formulation and Solutions.10.3 Line-by-line Methods.10.4 Band Models.10.5 Correlated k-Distribution Methods.10.6 Atmospheric Correction Methods.10.7 Split-window Algorithm for Estimating LST.10.8 Multispectral Algorithms for Separating Temperature and Emissivity.10.9 Computing Broadband Emissivity.10.10 Surface Energy Balance Modeling.10.11 Summary.10.12 References.Chapter 11. Four-Dimensional (4D) Data Assimilation.11.1 Introduction.11.2 Assimilation Algorithms.11.3 Minimization Algorithms.11.4 Data Assimilation in Hydrology.11.5 Data Assimilationdata with Crop Growth Models.11.6 Summary.11.7 References.Chapter 12. Validation and Spatial Scaling.12.1 Rationale of Validation.12.2 Validation Methodology.12.3 Spatial Scaling Techniques.12.4 Summary.12.5 References.Chapter 13. Applications.13.1 Methodologies for Integrating Remote Sensing with Ecological Process Models.13.2 Agricultural Applications.13.3 "Urban Heat Island" Effects.13.4 Carbon Cycle Studies.13.5 Land-atmospheric Interaction.13.6 Summary.References.Appendix.CD-ROM Content.Data DirectorySoftware Directory.Index.
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The housing crisis was entirely predictable. Mike Coleman (and others) warned Gerry Brownlee and the Government. The Government has watched and waited and watched and waited and done nothing.Read More →
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I've been to a lot of meetings on flooding in the past year. The new Council may have been slow to pick up the ball but they are now running strong. Tonight's Flockton Basin/Dudley Creek Flooding Taskforce meeting presented a solution to the community that received significant support from the 200+ who attended.Read More →
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Our wonderful government has taken an ordinary family and crushed it through the accumulated impact of the decisions of their various departments. We survived the earthquake and after three years the physical and psychological injuries are starting to heal. Unfortunately, we won't survive this government.Read More →
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Take a walk through the central city and it will remind you of a war zone.Read More →
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A few weeks back I reported on the flooding in Flockton. It is the area that has had the most media (thanks to the passionate advocacy of Jo Byrne), but it is not the only area seriously impacted by flooding in Christchurch.Read More →
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There is a cacophony of voices speaking out against the National Government's slow and mismanaged recovery.Read More →
Flockton Floods Again
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State libraries in Arkansas ($735,207), Kansas ($363,099), Massachusetts ($367,789), New York ($947,517), and Virginia ($977,468) received foundation funds to execute statewide plans to improve and maintain Internet connections in local libraries. Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Utah, Vermont, and Washington will participate in the foundation's new Opportunity Online broadband grant program, which will help libraries develop proposals for federal broadband stimulus funding from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's (NTIA) Broadband Technology Opportunities Program established through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. 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Arkansas, Kansas, Massachusetts, New York, and Virginia were selected to receive foundation grants because they had a high number of libraries without high-speed Internet access that were struggling to increase their bandwidth for patrons. The state libraries of California and Texas also participated in the program and will be eligible for grants in early 2010. "With support from the foundation, nearly all of Massachusetts's public libraries will be able to provide high-quality broadband service for their communities and give patrons the online opportunities they need to improve their lives, especially during these strained economic times," said Robert Maier, director of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. "This means more of our residents will be able to get online at their library and successfully look for a job, find e-government information and services, improve their workforce skills, and continue their education." The foundation has invested $350 million in grants and support to install and sustain computers in libraries and train thousands of library staff in all 50 states and U.S. territories. The foundation continues to support libraries through investments in programs, research, advocacy training, and public awareness efforts that will help libraries sustain high-quality online access for patrons in partnership with their communities. For more information, visit the foundation's libraires page.


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It makes me happy when something I post here actually encourages a reader to do something. So I am pleased that the mention I made about the online lecture from Harvard on "The Morality of Murder" actually inspired someone to watch it.
That lecture is a part of the Justice course that is offered at Harvard by Michael Sandel. It's an extemely popular course: over 800 students enroll in it every time it is offered, and over 14 000 students have taken it in the past 20 years. The statistics speak for themselves. Watching those lectures doesn't require you to be 'intelligent' or have an extraordinarily high IQ; in fact, Michael Sandel makes it really easy to understand and he gives plenty of examples and literally spells out each concept as he introduces it.
I've seen the first 2 lectures so far. All of them basically revolve around morality, or the idea of what the RIGHT thing to do is. Sandel really gets you thinking within the first 10 minutes itself by asking mind-boggling questions suhc as this one:
You are on a trolley car and you have no control over stopping it, you can only steer it. In front of you are two paths, at the end of one is one worker, and at the end of another are 5 workers. Which path would you choose? Would you kill one person in order to save the 5 other lives, is that 'just' or 'the right thing to do'?
He questions the students on their choices, and it was at this part that I reaslised that these Harvardian aren't as smart as I had imagined them to be. I asked my roommate the same question Sandel asked them and her response made alot more sense to me.
Another example Sandel gives is of torture and 9/11: If a terrorist was arrested at a US airport on September 10th and you knew that he had informantion about an imminent attack that would kill over 3000 people, would it be 'okay' to torture him to get that information and possibly prevent that attack from happening? I thought this was a good example but there are so many loopholes in it. First of all, 9/11 killed more than 3000 people, because it was the catalyst for invasions into Afghanistan and Iraq so the death toll is definitely higher. Secondly, after everything that has been revealed since then about American intelligence agencies, I think a lot of people would agree that they wouldn't have hesistated on using torture. Forget thinking about human rights or consequences, they would've waterboarded the guy then and there. Lastly, given the amount of conspiracy theorists out there, its actually widely believed that the US knew about the 9/11 attack before it happened and let it happen anyway. (They have a history for this, they even knew the Pearl Harbour attack was going to happen before it actually did.)
Sandel continues on with more examples and then introduces the idea of utilitarianism. This is a philosophical school of thought on morality which was first developed by Jeremy Bentham. According to it, the right and moral thing to do, whether personally or politically, is to maximise utility which is the general welfare or the overall balance of pleasure over pain. Bentham rationalised this by stating that we are all governed by pleasure and pain, and they have to be taken into account by any moral system so the best way to take them into account is to maximise, in this case, the pleasure.
It sounds like a pretty simplistic idea, and even an appealing one. Who wouldn't want to maximise their general level of happiness? Don't we all crave to live in a state in which pleasure is given much priority over pain? No one wants to live in misery. But there are problems with this way of thinking which only emerge if you actually apply utilitarianism to a practical enterprise. For example, Sandel gave an instance (in the 2nd lecture) in which the gov't of the Czech Republic carried out a cost-benefit analysis to determine the pros and cons of smoking in the country. The result was that the gov't benefits more if its citizens continue to smoke. The immediate problem that you notice here is that the gov't put a monetary value on human life. Is that even possible? Apparently it is, and many companies that carry out such analyses to assess risk continue to put a dollar-value on life.
The other issue that arises is the lack of representation of individual and minority rights. In the first lecture, Sandel talked about an old case involving a shipwreck. The crew of 4 was stranded and had run out of food and a decision was made to consume the youngest and weakest member of the crew. Yes, they ate the cabin boy. Now if we apply that problem to this case, its obvious that the cabin boy's rights weren't taken into account. Just because he was weak and may not have had too long to live doesn't justify ending his life on purpose to devour him. Did he not have just as much right to live as the others?
Sandel makes all his points articulately and almost delicately. He is a real treat to watch and the lectures really make you think on topics that may not even cross your mind otherwise. Oh and what REALLY stands out in them is the audience: honestly, I think 90% of the student body there was Chinese/Japanese/Korean or some other form of Oriental! They're everywhere!!


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7. The Salome You Never Knew
6. Modern Scandals about a God in Sandals
5. The Mohar-lem Shake : Greet One Another with a Holy Tryst
4. The Last Privation of Christ : Jesus and the Dead-beat Dad Brigade
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2. Hodor
…and the number one title that didn't take for my forthcoming book:
1. Jesus and the Victory of God (co)authored with N.T. Wright


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The Bell Moto-9 is a major improvement over the Moto-8. It looks and fits better, offers more comfort and convenience and has increased safety features.
Bell is one of the best-known names in dirt bike helmets and street bike helmets. My first was a used Bell Moto-5 purchased from the local bike shop. I loved that thrashed, smelly lid because I didn't know any different; fortunately I'm a little more discerning about head protection these days. Now 15 years and four generations of helmets later, Bell has once again become my go-to helmet with the new Moto-9.
The Bell Moto-9 dirt bike helmet was introduced this year after being developed with riders like James Stewart. This isn't an upgraded Moto-8; it's a completely new lid from top to bottom. I tried the Moto-8 and was generally displeased with the fit and materials, so when the Moto-9 showed up I was nervous at first, then greatly relieved. The styling is much better for me with a thinner chin bar and clean lines, and the interior is light-years better. The eyeport is nice and wide and the roost guard is unobtrusive (and removable).
Bell uses a "TriMatrix Composite Shell." This is a blend of three materials: carbon fiber, Kevlar and fiberglass. Adorned in the Stunt graphics with Pearl colorway (also available in black), we haven't seen any chips and the pearl is great at hiding scratches. The visor matches the helmet perfectly is the easiest to adjust of any helmet I've ever worn. There's no screw under the middle of the visor. This "Flying Bridge Visor" design only uses mounting screws on each side, and those are metal "QuickFlip" fasteners that require no tools. Simply flip out the tab, loosen by hand, adjust the visor up or down and tighten again.
By far my favorite feature is the Magnefusion Emergency Release System (MERS). This is a pretty fancy way of saying that it uses magnets instead of snaps, and it's pure genius. The cheek pads are held in place by a trio of magnets, just like they would be with traditional snaps. From a safety standpoint, these are capable of being removed while the helmet is still on the rider's head. Many injuries happen, or are made worse, after a crash when the helmet gets yanked off. Once the cheek pads are off, the helmet can be removed without putting dangerous force on the neck and spine. The MERS system is designed to work specifically in conjunction with the Eject Helmet Removal System. There is a foam insert in the top of the helmet which can be removed to make room for the Eject system. I don't have one installed in mine, but the Moto-9 was makes it easy to adopt this life-saving technology.
The Bell Moto-9 Stunt Helmet comes in Pearl (left) and black for $480. It's expensive, but the build quality and features are worth it for our editor. Bell passes DOT and SNELL M2010 standards and offers a five-year warranty.
From a day-to-day standpoint, the magnets are plenty strong to keep the pads in place and still pop out with ease whenever they need a rinsing. In the past couple years I've become more of a stickler about washing helmet liners. Often the cheek pads are the worst because they are exposed to mud and dust. Because it is so easy, I pull them out more frequently than snap versions and never have to worry about one of those cheap plastic connectors breaking. There is also a magnet on the chin strap. Once the strap is passed through the D-rings, simply fold the end up and it pops into place without having to search around for the connector. It's like having electric start on a dirt bike – unnecessary, but you'll never go without after trying it. I curse every time I fumble with another helmet's chin strap.
The liner does use conventional plastic snaps, however, there are no annoying plastic tabs to tuck in along the top or rear edges. Hopefully Bell will go full-magnetic in the future. The D-ring has a nice feature as well with a sizeable tab built in. Grab it, pull and the chin strap comes undone – very simple.
We like the Bell so much that it gets used on Adventure Touring rides in additon to ATV, dirt bike and UTV testing.
The pads and liner themselves are extremely comfortable. They don't rub on the cheeks even with beard stubble. I wear a size Medium and the Bell fit just like it should. Interior padding has not broken down and loosened despite repeated washing and regular use. Bell calls its liner "X-Static." It is antimicrobial and antibacterial that wicks moisture. My ears are a bit large and bend easily, but they fit easily into the Moto-9 without having to get tucked in.
Venting is a high point for the Bell. The chinbar has a stainless mesh mouthpiece and vents along the side. Two intakes are tucked under the visor and the top of the eyeport is lined with openings. The rear of the helmet has nine exhaust ports: one directly on top, four on the upper rear, above the goggle strap, two at the base and another pair along the bottom edge.
It isn't the lightest helmet and I feel some neck fatigue when wearing the Moto-9 all day. Also, with a $480 pricetag, the Moto-9 isn't cheap, but it's a helmet that I feel offers some features that help justify the value. In addition to all the great aspects listed above, it also includes a five-year warranty and padded helmet bag. It's incredible how convenient and time-saving the MERS system is, plus it helps promote advanced safety technology. Venting is top-notch and details like the D-ring and visor screws make this a complete package for head protection.
The Bell Moto-9 Stunt Helmet meets DOT and SNELL M2010 certifications. It is available at Motorcycle-Superstore.com.


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Luke Steele – "Prince Inspired My No Photos With Fans Policy"
Photo by G.
It's really hard to write this without sounding ungrateful, so I'll just try and tell you the facts and you can draw your own conclusions. Â After the jump, of course….
For the people who have known me since I was a little kid, you can skip the rest of this paragraph because you know what I'm about to say. Â For those that don't know me all that well, here's a little G history: Along with my brother, we have a massive celebrity autograph collection that has far exceeded 20,000 signatures. Â We've encountered the nice, the super nice, the mean and the ugly. Â I know exactly how to handle rejection, and I know that nobody owes me anything. Â I am also not an asshole to people I am requesting an autograph from. Â Through the sheer volume of people I've been blessed to meet and the experiences I've had, I also know that denying a fans' request for a picture or autograph can be devastating, especially when they spend their hard earned money to put it in the pocket of the person they admire. Â I've also been fortunate enough to have the "people that were nice" versus "the people that were mean" ratio be something close to 10 nice people for every 1 mean person.
When I arrived at Terminal 5 to see Empire of the Sun's second ever show in New York, I was super excited because I've been in love with their debut and only album to date, "Walking on a Dream," since it was released in 2008.  As luck would have it, moments after arriving at the venue, the band had gone outside for a smoke break.  I approached lead singer Luke Steele.  I asked if I could take a photo with him. He said no. Luckily, I just happened to have my "Walking on a Dream" CD cover with me and Luke Steele signed it for me. Two other fans were standing there as well, but (as I found out later) they overheard Steele say no to a photo and didn't want to ruin their liking of his music so they didn't approach him. I explained that I was a big fan and then he told me that after playing with Prince in Portugal a few weeks prior, he has decided not to take photos with fans.  I am reading between the lines and assuming that he asked Prince for a photo and we all know, Prince is notoriously a total prick when it comes to being nice to his fans.  The assumption continues that Prince has scarred Luke Steele and now Steele will do that in turn to his fans.  I would have been more than happy to leave it be, but since I am very knowledgeable in the world of Prince, I gave some advice to Luke Steele, mentioning a few examples of how Prince has been a total jerk and left fans crushed.  He was amused by my stories and one of his band mates even asked for my business card, but Luke Steele stuck to his guns and said no.  I am not worried about hearing from Luke via email because I cannot tell you how many people I've encountered that asked for my contact information to stay in touch and are never heard from again.
Now to switch sides for a second in Prince's defense – Prince is a legend! Â He's maintained his status as being one of the top performers in music since his debut in 1978, so I am still not condoning prickish behavior, but in a way, Prince has earned that right. Â Luke Steele, much as I love his music, has been on the scene for 2 years and in the American charts has scored one minor hit. Â As we live in the 2 second attention span generation and as this show marked his second ever performance in New York (his first being the previous night), he doesn't come around often enough nor has he established himself to really say no to fans and think that they'll be repeat customers.
Now here's the strange thing I have felt all night – he signed an autograph for me, he engaged in conversation with me, and he was pleasant to be around, but he denied the thing I wanted most out of our encounter and to top it all off uses Prince (who I have an enormous love/hate relationship with) as an excuse, so I walked away from our encounter being a jilted fan. I thought something must be wrong with me for feeling this way, but I was comforted by other fans who were all in disbelief when I told them this story as we were waiting for the show to start.
Luckily, because I go to so many shows and I meet so many nice rock stars, I erased the encounter from my memory and I watched Empire of the Sun take the stage with an open mind. Â A review, images, set list and extremely bass heavy video of "Walking On A Dream" are all coming soon so stay tuned! Â While I thought the sound was terrible and the show was extremely short (only lasting one hour), I left the show with a smile on my face and in spite of it all, I will be a repeat customer. Â I do appreciate Luke Steele signing an autograph for me and for chatting, but seriously dude for your own sake – please examine the story of Terence Trent D'arby who put out a killer first album, was an arrogant prick to everyone around and is now making totally amazing music (his best ever, arguably), but only a handful of people are listening.
Empire of the Sun live at Terminal 5 | According to G said,
[…] The night started off for me with a strange encounter with lead singer and sole original member Luke Steele. Once the show began, we were "treated" to an hour long DJ set where the bass was so […]
Gail said,
This Luke Steele guy will be a has-been in five seconds. I wouldn't sweat it. His loss.
CiscoPike said,
A large part of EMPIRE OF THE SUN is about fantasy. Once you start taking pictures — out of costume — for every Tom, Dick and Harry who approaches you, well obviously the "fantasy" begins to diminish quickly. A lot of artists want control of their image and are gunshy about what turns up on the worldwide web. So go easy on him, okay Geo? I know you have a picture with Lady Gaga, and she's a humongous star, but it's a personal decision for each celebutard on how they want to run/ruin their career. Love, Cisco.
Caroline said,
I have been in love with the Empire for a little while. I always find Luke interesting; on camera for his music videos he keeps a straight face the entire way through. They end up amazing. When in interveiws, he's just adorable. He smiles a lot more and he's funny! On camera, of course it's hard to put on an act so well but Luke can do it. He's creative and unique, better than Lady Gaga. I don't think he'll be a has-been anytime soon if he keeps up the music-making with Nick Littlemore from Pnau. They are a wonderful team (or at least it looks that way; they've had tiffs here and there and been all no speakies with eachother for a while). I think it'll be a long time before the Empire falls.
Miriam said,
haha Gail, your comment was a few years ago, and Luke has become a huge star, also he is so creative and talented person
Liam said,
I saw then play in Detroit a few days ago and after the show about thirty people were waiting by the tour bus, when emperor Steele finally came out he signed autographs and took pictures with whoever wanted one.


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Read all about the knights of the Empire in the Knightly Orders Guide.
Were there only 2 of you playing? It's a lot of stuff to move by yourselves. I've found you really want more than 1 player per side if you're going to be using more than about 10K on either side.
Is there a particular reason why you played for 10 turns? It's a lot more turns than a normal game, and you were not deploying any further apart than normal.
You can't find anyone else who wants to take part in big games? That's a bit sad. Most of the gamers I know play a lot of tournaments, but they still get excited when a really large game is in the works.
Mother of All Battles II Warm up for VolganovWHO12,0000 pts + 3,000 pts Storm of Magic (monsters, pacts, artefacts)Empire vs Warriors of ChaosSPECIAL RULESMARATHONThe turn counter starts at -1, battle ends on turn 8 (i.e. 10 turns total), a 12'x6' table is used, setup as per Battleline Scenario.GET'EM ONThe first seven deployment drops are two units each.TOO EARLY TO CALL ITAt the beginning of turn 1 or turn 2 a player can declare that the battle is all but lost already. This player will then get an extra 1000 pts of troops as reserves at the beginning of his next turn, but will have to buy the first round of drinks after the battle. The other player gets 250 pts at the beginning of his next turn but may make mocking comments.HOLD THE HILL/TOWERSix objectives are placed on the battlefield in a mutually agreeable (themed!) manner. One in each deployment zone, one in each half of the no-man's land and two on the middle line. At the end of each player's turn that player will score victory points for held objectives: turn number x50 (if turn number <1 use a factor of 1). FATE INTERVENESEach player gets three fate tokens at the start of the game. Each token can be used to re-roll a single die on the following rolls: Look out, Sir. Leadership test. Characteristic test. Armor Save. Ward Save. Flee Distance. Note: As usual you cannot re-roll a reroll.WHERE IS THE ACTION?Units can make a march move of 3xM as long as they are staying 24 away from the enemy. Units that normally can't march (e.g. chariots, random movement) double their movement.TOO FARAny effect with unlimited range is changed to 60 range. This includes spells, dispel attempts, items. Reign of Chaos is measured from the Greater Demon or if gone the most expensive demon unit.WILD MAGICSee Storm of Magic. Cantrips are available
Here we are, arrayed for battle.
don't listin to the evil Henerius
if your fantasy world is not real enough, take two aspirins and go paint. steveb
serious people ... Henerius and Shavixmir
Thanks for sharing those rules, we;ll be organizing Xmashammer 2014 soon and I'll put those up for discussion.How many players took part in the game btw?
You're really planning to paint 120 cavalry? Good luck with that, I've got maybe 40 Knights and I'd happily never touch another one!
My plan is to do one unit and then rest and recover...with some halberdiers maybe
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2013 Susana Balbo Argentina & Chile (Red Blends) "Brioso"
Winery: Susana Balbo
Vintage: 2013
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Brioso"
Wine Category: Argentina & Chile (Red Blends)
Grape blend: 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Malbec, 25% Cabernet Franc & 5% Petit Verdot
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Mendoza
State or country: Argentina
Price: $44
Cases produced: 880
KWG Score: 91.6 (based on 3 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)
Review date: December 6, 2016
Wine Review: This pitch black colored blend from Mendoza opens with black raspberry bouquet with hints of boysenberry. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced and smooth. The flavor profile is a tasty ripe blackberry and plum blend with notes of minerality, black olive and hints of oak behind the fruit. The finish is dry and its moderate dusty tannins are nicely prolonged. This wine would pair well slow cooked beef brisket. Enjoy – Ken
Winemaker Notes: Deep, brooding and intense garnet color with deep aromas of black currants framed by light French oak. Big, lush and concentrated with a core of red and black currant fruit. It has a range of layered flavors including dark chocolate, tobacco and cedar leading into a long finish. Pairs well with beef, pork, lamb, squab, quail and duck.
Organic status: not organic
Buy it: Use 1000 Corks to find stores that sell Susana Balbo 2013 Brioso.


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Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has launched a recruitment drive to boost the number of volunteers it has across the county.
The Service is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working people who enjoy both face to face and written communication to become Fire Safety Volunteers. Those who take up the prestigious position will support the Prevent and Response teams in their vital role, working with private sector businesses.
They will be involved in highlighting potential hazards at commercial premises and then flagging them up to the Risk Reduction and Fire Safety teams. They will also be the face of the Service, promoting its safety messages and handing out information at business and community events.
The volunteers will be tasked with gathering feedback from private firms following incidents to which Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has responded.
Another part of their role will be to identify businesses that might be at risk of becoming the victim of a blaze and offering the relevant information and advice before an emergency occurs.
Successful applicants must commit to a minimum of eight hours every month. In return for their time, they will be given an induction and on the job training along with any relevant study and development opportunities.
Three dedicated Volunteer Coordinators – one each for the north, east and west of the county –will offer support. Volunteers will be reimbursed for expenses incurred while representing the Service.
Community Safety Lead Stephanie Court said: "We have a really strong and dedicated group of around 65 volunteers who are doing a first class job in promoting and supporting the work of Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service. We now want to add to our existing network and are keen to hear from people who fit the bill.
"There are so many benefits of becoming a volunteer with the Service including improving your CV, gaining new skills and boosting your confidence. Fire Safety Volunteers also play a major part in safeguarding jobs within Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent by working closely with local businesses so that they are aware of, and can protect themselves against, potential fire risks. And, even more importantly, their input could also save lives."
To apply to become a Fire Safety Volunteer visit www.wmjobs.co.uk or for more information contact:
• East Staffordshire – Michelle Thompson on 01785 898920 (Mon/Wed/Fri)
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Archive for January 25, 2016
Improve Your Diet By Eating Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip
Chances are you are not eating enough vegetables. That is because it has been found that nine out of 10 Americans do not consume enough produce. However there are easy ways to increase the number of greens that you eat, and one of them is by using greek yogurt veggie dip.
By dunking your produce in Greek yogurt veggie dip, you can increase the amount you eat from one cup to many in no time. That is because it tastes good and is better for you than traditional sour cream dips. In fact, Greek yogurt dips have almost 70% fewer calories and almost 90% less fat than the leading sour cream dips.
Increasing your vegetable intake through the use of Greek yogurt dip is important for a number of reasons. These include the fact that according to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines, eating vegetables helps to aid in


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28 day days after the closure and what's changed in the city?
The first thing I noticed is that Haibao's still around although those shrubberies depicting him are looking a little less pruned. There has definitely been an increased number of street food vendors citywide. But the biggest change for me has been the security team in the metro who are now less insistent that I put my bag through the x-ray machine – something I'm very happy about.
Interesting fact: when doing some research for this blog post I noticed that the Expo's wiki page has been blocked by China's firewall. Any suggestions as to why?