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This article is published on Mother.ly as "To fix how much moms are burnt out, we need to embrace imperfection."
I saw a mom on Instagram with her daughter at the beach. She's a smiling, fit blonde with a perfectly pudgy 3-year-old girl sporting a matching bathing suit. The mom looked at ease, and I filled in the gaps before and after the picture taken with a leisurely, fun-filled afternoon where they laughed and splashed together without conflict. I did not imagine the child ate sand, pooped in that pretty bathing suit, or threw a 15-minute shrieking tantrum when another kid borrowed her shovel.
Why did I dream up such a perfect day for her?
There's something elusive and irresistibly attractive about becoming that "perfect" mom. This is evidenced by the sharp rise in the popularity of glamorous mommy bloggers, Instagrammers, and Pinteresters creating and sharing collections of perfectionistic images. Women are spending lots of time and money on curating a particular life image because it sells. This has been met more recently by the beginnings of a backlash at the other end of the spectrum with moms openly meme-ing their personal requirements for alcohol and Xanax required to relax alongside their "monstrous" children at the end of the day.
Can we find a healthy balance?
We may know rationally that perfection is not achievable. But some subconscious part of us habitually feels the distance between Here and Perfect, like an anxious gnawing or a deep ache in the belly of not-enoughness. When we are constantly exposed to the evidence that somehow perfection is achievable through images of other moms nailing perfection (if only for the split second when the photo was taken) we may start to believe in the fairy tale. We may also unconsciously strive for that impossible goal and then beat ourselves up when we can't achieve it. Just like even though we knew the models in Teen Vogue were airbrushed, we still internalized their bodies as the ideal and punished ourselves for lacking the genes or "discipline" to achieve it.
A perfectionist's response to that gnawing ache would be to buckle down and try harder to control all the factors that stand in the way of Perfect. "Because," we tell ourselves, "maybe when I'm perfect, then I can relax and be happy."
When we practice perfectionism, we keep a hungry beast that needs a constant supply of validation but is impossible to satisfy. We have an economic system that feeds directly off of these insecurities, encouraging us to look outside of ourselves for something that will satisfy that aching hunger of validation. It's draining, expensive, and can cost you your happiness and sanity. It's an all-or-nothing game, and you're set up to lose.
I like blog articles that tell you to stop over-cleaning your house, throw your hair in a bun, and invite you to relax with spontaneous dance parties with your kids. It's good advice, but it's temporary at best. We need to look deeper and ask ourselves the more meaningful questions about why we are striving for perfectionism in the first place. We need to talk about regaining our sense of self within motherhood, prioritizing our mental health and our personal growth, and releasing our compulsion towards perfectionism at the root. And we have got to stop comparing ourselves to other moms. We are all trying our damndest to be good moms with the tools we've been given.
Parenthood has a way of magnifying our inevitable deficits under a critical social microscope, as many feel compelled to push their personal views, judgments, and methods on mothers. They see the wellbeing of our children as their shared responsibility. It's hard to watch someone struggle and everyone seems to have the"right answers." It's good intentions to want to help, but very few appreciate unsolicited advice. The message becomes, "you could be better," rather than, "you are doing well." Compassion does not come easy for many – perhaps because they've never received any themselves. Perhaps because guilt, shame, and judgment were deeply woven into the fabric of their family or religion. Judgment and criticism are not the most excellent catalysts for change, although they're the invisible default programming for so many. Like me, I'm sure you've felt the strong desire to scream this truth in the face of those strangers doling suggestions on how to do your job better. "You really ought to spank them when they talk back to teach them respect." Thanks but no thanks Mr.
Then I remind myself to have compassion for them – they can't understand.
We never know the depth of someone else's struggle. Any struggle present prior to parenthood multiplies in complexity when kids are thrown into the mix. Our shortcomings are dragged into broad daylight when we are stressed out to the max, sleep deprived, sucked dry of our reserves, and left alone in our struggle (or worse – gaslighted about it). If our compulsive response to struggle is to try to chart our course towards perfectionism, the cycle just repeats itself. It's exhausting. I'm intimately familiar with this loop. But we can't just switch off the habit of perfectionism one day because we feel like it.
The real you is not perfect: she's better. She's honest. She's great at some things and terrible at others. She's been through some shit, and she has the battle scars and capability to prove it. Life and traumas have crusted over her beautiful, imperfect core, in an effort to protect what is most precious.
Becoming a parent can be one of life's most profound and powerful experiences as a catalyst for growth, if we let it. It cracks us open, forever changing us by forcing us to question ourselves.
Who are we in the face of parenthood?
There's something distinctly magnetic about young children: their ability to be their full, unabashed, joyful selves. It's the very precious thing we learn to cover up as we age and internalize the social expectations, judgments, criticisms, failures, and rejections woven into adolescence and growing up. These things are just layers that we can peel back and release. Personal growth, in a nutshell, is a process of unfolding and removing those layers and returning to our naked, true selves. It is shifting our awareness to illuminate and embrace our unique gifts. It is reminding ourselves, every day, that we are already "there." We are inherently lopsided in our awareness – fully aware of some things and entirely blind to others. Personal growth is meant to be done in communion with other human beings who see us more fully. We need others to hold up a mirror so we can see our own dark corners more clearly – in a safe space where the insight has been invited. This is what coaching is for, and why it's the best damn job in the world for me.
When we internalize some ideal of how we "should" be, we unconsciously measure ourselves and our experiences against it all the time. The gap between here and there is painful. We set ourselves up for massive disappointment because real life isn't picture perfect. It's not meant to be. Real life is messy, complicated, and marked by callouses, stretch marks, unpredictability, and change. In real life, we make mistakes so that we can shift and grow.
Can we shift from emulating those who seem to have it all buttoned up to accepting that we're just fucking fabulous as we are, flaws and all?
Can we wrap our minds around the paradox of being perfectly imperfect?
Can we be brave enough to surrender and practice the vulnerability required to be our true, messy selves?
If you're brave enough to commit to shoving a watermelon out of a lemon-sized hole, I'm pretty sure you are.
From one Imperfect Mom to another, I see you. And you rock.
❤ Emma ❤
I encourage you to add a picture on social media of a real situation with the Real You and tag it with #imperfectmom. Notice the urge to pick the most perfect picture, and resist. Build the courage to share your imperfections. Vote with your likes for the real-life images other mamas reveal. We can give each other space to be fully seen when we share both the pretty and the not-so-pretty moments.
I would also love to hear and share your stories surrounding perfectionism in parenthood. Find & message me on IG at @vitalmamas.
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In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument
Home | Doo Wop | Barbershop | World | Contemporary | Christian | Vocal Jazz | Choral | Christmas | Instructional | Arrangements
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Since the last very successful release they've sent us, 'A Cappella Hymns,' Haven Ministries has established a powerful presence on the internet, and the Haven Quartet, now called Haven, are getting better and better! They are Walt Harrah (who is also producer), Bill Cantos, Jeff Gunn and Randy Crenshaw - yes, he's that Randy Crenshaw, whose singing on Vocal Nation and Just 4 Kicks has left quite a mark on our community. First let us warn that all the songs are accompanied by keyboards, guitar, bass and drums, but for us the story is the voices. In the complexity of harmony, arrangements and sophisticated production, the sound easily rivals that of groups like Take 6, Glad and Acappella - a sound both inspirational and esthetically delightful. 12 songs, all soft-rock, all lovely: from beautifully arranged traditionals like 'I Love To Tell The Story' and 'Amazing Grace' to originals like 'Lord, I Lift Your Name on High,' 'No Greater Love,' 'By One Man,' 'O The Deep, Deep Love of Jesus,' 'Except In the Cross' and the final cut, 'I Press On.' This one will have you rocking and singing along!
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Check out what critics are saying about Paramount's production of LES MISERABLES.
"Amazing, amazing production… easily one of the best productions that I've ever seen of Les Mis from top to bottom"
Dean Richards, WGN-TV/Radio
"To the barricades! Les Miserables at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora is every bit a big, bold production"
Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
"a full orchestra, top draw singers from New York and Chicago and NO downtown prices"
Chris Jones, CBS-TV
"Ongoing miracle on Galena Boulevard… easily hold its own in any major opera house… a powerful emotional pull"
Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times
"This production from the very start will captivate your eyes, your heart and your soul."
Alan Bresloff, Around the Town Chicago
"Les Miserables adds another gold star to the theater's estimable resume."
Dan Zeff, Chicagoland Theater Reviews
"This is the production Chicago will be talking about for years to come."
Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review
"a not to miss ticket"
Phil Potempa, Northwest Indiana Times
"rivals just about any theatrical spectacle produced in Chicago in recent memory, Broadway tours included"
Barb Vitello, Daily Herald
"full-throttle, lavishly produced"
Noel Schecter, New City
"the Paramount has outdone itself with a powerful production of Les Miserables"
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Tomato chutney is a very popular and a famous chutney in Tamil Nadu. No South Indian Break fast like idli , dosa, pongal is complete without this delicious chutney. My favorite combination is with kara paniyaram and idli. This is a basic Chutney recipe which is loved by all people and it tastes awesome.
Please click here to watch Thakkali chutney recipe in Tamil - Madras Samayal.
Please click here to watch Thakkali chutney recipe in Tamil - Madras Samayal.
Serving Size: 2
Prep Time : 5 min
Cook Time : 10 min
|Ingredients for making Tomato Chutney recipe
|1 tsp
|2 large
|Tomato (or 4 small size)
|Small onion
|Garlic clove
|dry red chilies
|Coriander leaves
|Salt to taste
|2 tbsp
|1/2 tsp
|Mustard seeds
|1 tsp
|Urad dal
|dry red chili
|pinch of
|Curry leaves
Cooking Method
Step 1) Heat oil in a pan and add small onions,then add cloves and give it a stir. Finally add chopped tomatoes, red chilies, required salt and cook until the juices from the tomatoes are reduced.Add few coriander leaves and turn off the heat.
Step 2) Transfer it to a blender and grind it smooth.
Step 3) Now to temper, heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, urad dal, red chilies, curry leaves, asafoetida and then add in the tomato puree from step 2 and cook for a minute and turn off the heat.
That's it our delicious tomato chutney is ready to be served with idli, dosa,etc... Happy Cooking !!!


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After months and months of campaigning and millions of dollars in spending, Democrats in Iowa were unable to immediately produce any vote totals for the first-in-the-nation Iowa Caucuses on Monday night, denying the winner an immediate momentum boost into New Hampshire, and once again raising questions about Iowa's place at the start of the campaign calendar.
"This is a total mess," tweeted Julian Castro, a former Democratic candidate for the White House. "I respect the people of Iowa, they've been great — but it's become very clear that our democracy has been misserved by a broken system."
"Democracy dies in the darkness!" said Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN).
After touting a new election app to help deliver multiple vote details from the precinct caucuses, local Democratic officials instead encountered software problems, long delays on the phone to manually deliver the numbers - but absolutely no results by the time the clock struck midnight in Des Moines.
It left Iowa Democratic Party officials to tell candidates that no vote numbers would be released until at least later on Tuesday.
Per @jeffzeleny: "Campaigns have been told tonight to not expect any results from the Iowa caucuses until at some point on Tuesday, two officials tell CNN."— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) February 4, 2020
Story County Precinct 1-1 secretary Shawn Sebastian on CNN:— JM Rieger (@RiegerReport) February 4, 2020
"I've been on hold for over an hour with the Iowa Democratic Party … I just got off hold so I've got to get off the phone to report the results … Hello? They hung up on me. OK, I've got to get back in line on hold." pic.twitter.com/rUYxAzDbb6
At one point on live on CNN, a precinct official from Story County, Iowa was detailing how he had been on hold for so long - when suddenly the phone line was answered - and then, the Iowa Democratic Party hung up on the official, Shawn Sebastian.
"They hung up on me," he said to a bewildered CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer.
With no numbers, the candidates started making statements to supporters - unable to capitalize on a good performance, or alternately, able to get away without reporters seeing the tears of crushed supporters.
The lack of vote totals also left the Democratic field in an odd limbo as they left for New Hampshire - where a victory in Iowa can mean an automatic boost, while a bad performance could also raise questions about the viability of a campaign.
But the lack of numbers didn't deter some like Pete Buttigieg, who all but declared victory in a speech which took place after midnight.
Pete Buttigieg speaks amid delay in Iowa: "We don't know all the results. But we know by the time it's all said and done, Iowa, you have shocked the nation." #cnnelection pic.twitter.com/MUfRAxtAAh— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) February 4, 2020
Bernie Sanders: "When those results are announced I have a good feeling we're going to be doing very, very well here in Iowa" #cnnelection https://t.co/Bo7UHsfTQM pic.twitter.com/ljBOGcHKkE— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) February 4, 2020
The election chaos - under the auspices of the Iowa Democratic Party - again raised the question of whether the Hawkeye State should maintain its place on top of the election calendar.
"At least I got to see history being made tonight in the demise of the Iowa caucus," said Michael McDonald, an elections expert at the University of Florida.
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In the Cambridge local elections last week, just 31.3% of the registered voters went to the polls, with nearly 70% staying away. This is a pretty typical level of turnout in our local elections – here is the graph for the last few years:
One factor that clearly affects local election turnout is whether there are any other votes being held on the same day. In 2005 and 2010 there was a substantial increase in turnout because the local elections coincided with the General Election, and a smaller boost in 2011 when the Alternative Vote referendum was held. The European elections in 2004 and 2009 gave a much smaller, but still detectable, increase in turnout. But in years when no other election is held on the same day, turnout is pretty consistently in the range 30-35%.
Another factor affecting turnout is the level of campaigning by the parties. If voters receive election leaflets and are canvassed by party activists, you would expect that they would be more likely to go and vote than if they hear nothing from their local politicians. Since parties tend to concentrate their efforts on the marginal seats, with less activity in the "safe" seats, we should be able to see this factor at work in the results. This next graph shows the turnout in each Cambridge seat this year, plotted against the majority in that seat:
Seats towards the right of the graph, such as Queen Edith's and West Chesterton, had a higher turnout, whereas in those towards the left, such as Market and Kings Hedges, fewer voters went to the polls. Similarly, seats towards the top of the graph were won with a large majority, whereas those near the bottom had a closer result. So, is there really a correlation here? There are clearly two separate groups, the six "safe" seats at the top, and the eight more marginal ones at the bottom, but you have to squint pretty hard at this graph to see a strong correlation between turnout and majority.
When statisticians don't get the results they are expecting, they look for what are called "counfounding variables" – other factors at work that interfere with the straightforward relationship that they were hoping to portray. But there actually is a pretty good candidate for a confounding variable here – the fact that turnout among students tends to be significantly lower than the rest of the population. Much of the student vote in Cambridge is concentrated in three wards, Castle, Market and Newnham. Here is the graph again with those three wards shown separately:
Now a more convincing picture emerges, with three distinct groups:
- the higher-majority, lower-turnout wards at the top left
- the lower-majority, higher-turnout wards at the bottom right
- the student wards
Market has the highest concentration of students in the city, and it duly produced the lowest turnout this year, despite being very closely-fought. Student turnout tends to be low for several reasons:
- young people in general have a lower turnout than older people
- many students feel less involved with local government than more permanent residents
- student residences tend to be inaccessible to local party campaigners – colleges do not allow them access to knock on students' doors, and some colleges refuse to accept election leaflets unless they are individually addressed
- many students were away for the Easter vacation during much of the election campaign
In the non-student wards, however, there is a pretty clear correlation between turnout and majority, with all the "battleground" wards having higher turnout than the "safe" wards. But does this also hold in previous years? Well, up to a point. Here's the graph for the 2012 local elections:
Again a bit of squinting is needed to see the correlation, but it is still there. Kings Hedges and Cherry Hinton are outliers, but the remaining non-student wards still form a high-majority, lower-turnout group and a low-majority, higher-turnout group. I'm sure political activists will be relieved to know that all that door-knocking and leaflet delivery is having a noticeable effect.


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The Hepworth Wakefield Print Fair in early March provided a great excuse to grab some inspiration for my year-long Complete Printmaker course at Salford's Hot Bed Press.
I was also looking forward to continuing my exploration of Yorkshire's thriving arts scene and the legacy that the likes of Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore have left to the county's towns.
Location and Facilities
The fair was like Christmas Day for a first-year traditional printmaking student. As I arrived at 11am, cute street food carts from Pizza Fella and Manjit's Kitchen were setting up outside like mobile works of art in their own right.
Set up in the Calder, a converted mill space opposite the Hepworth Gallery's main building, the event featured over 40 printmakers, collectives and galleries selling prints between £5 to £3,000.
The first thing that struck me about the Hepworth Wakefield Print Fair was its size. Its definitely one of the bigger print fairs in the region, allowing for great diversity of exhibitors and sellers.
Eye-catching Exhibitors
Among these was the Sean Mort Print Shop, whose accessible designs, strong colour schemes and pricing models turned many heads. These included Pick'N'Mix , three framed prints for £25, which is a tempting offer for first-time or hesitant art buyers.
With the maximum footfall spot right next to the door, Print Wagon, the 'Del Boy of Design' attracted browsers with its bright circus-themed designs and logo. The stall holders were enticing visitors with interactive lino demos and prints from just £5, which seemed to go down well.
My own college, the Hot Bed Press, was also present, selling some of my fellow students' work with a smile.
Also close to home, PAPER Gallery and the University of Salford put in an appearance.
Drusilla Cole's Clarice Cliff-esque designs caught my eye during the day, along with her demo linos displayed for passers-by to appreciate. Always a draw for a printmaking student!
Affordable Prints and Artwork
Next up, I couldn't help but buy this riso-printed card of a swiss cheese plant from Northern Printmakers.
Apart from the well-chosen colours, it reminded me of my A-level art student days. All students are put through their paces with negative space drawings of these bad boys.
I had a chat to the stall-holder of Northern Printmakers about the designers' bold colour palettes and passion for risograph.
Risograph is definitely featuring more in northern print fairs. Its great to see how the medium's apparent limitations can inspire heightened creative thinking.
Another small print I came away with was 'Ladybower' by James Bywood, a specialist in landscape imagery. His stall had some affordable options, so I picked up this card with really striking colouring and style.
The wonderful Modernist magazine was also present, so I managed to pick up the latest copy. On the theme of 'Forgotten', it was the perfect read for the train journey home.
The Hepworth Wakefield Print Fair is one of the best in the north of England and is worth attending for inspiration, great gifts or simply for the love of print.
Hepworth Wakefield Print Fair 2016 – Exhibitor List and Links
Ali Appleby / Amy Rodchester / Andy English. / Ben Whittington / Beverley White / Bobshaped / Cath Brooke. / Colours May Vary / Drusilla Cole / Geri Waddington / Helen Peyton / Helen Roddie / Hester Cox / Hot Bed Press / Inkylinky / Izzy Williamson. / James Bywood / James Green / Jane Walker / Janis Goodman /
Katie Eyre / Laine Tomkinson / Laura Slater / Lidota Studio / Little Lost Soul / Louella Moon / Nancy Haslam-Chance. / Northern Printmakers / PAPER Gallery / Pica Editions / Print Wagon / Rachel Sim. / Sarah Harris / Sean Mort Print Shop / Spike Island Print Studio / Staithes Studio. / Stoff Studios / Studiotic / The Art House / The Lost Fox / The Modernist Society / The Owlery / Watermark Gallery. / West Yorkshire Print Workshop / Wil Law / Yuck Print House. / Zillah Bell Gallery.


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TIA 2005: Art from Ephemera (Mail Art and the Internet)
Text and Image Arts
School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Fall 2007 - Spring 2009
Monday, September 17, 2007
Library Post-it
I work at the school library and over the years I have worked there, I have come across many a post-it scrawled with call numbers, titles, etc.
this is just one of the many found around the circ desk.
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- Becky G. said...
Okay, so clearly this person meant to check out this NPR thing but then left it in a book. It makes me wonder why they'd use a memory trigger as a bookmark and if they ever remembered to do what this little piece of paper was meant to remind them to do. Interesting material for a collection!
- September 20, 2007 at 8:57 AM
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The total voice leading between sets X and Y is defined as the complete collection of ordered pc intervals formed between the pcs in X and the pcs in Y. These interval multisets (imultisets) describe the sonic signature of the motion from X to Y, and they always have the property of transpositional combination. In some cases, the same total voice leading may be produced by different pairs of X and Y (Cohn 1988 refers to this as "multiple parentage"). In such cases, the total voice leading may remain the same even though the generating chords differ.
This item appeared in Music Theory Online in Volume 20, Issue 2 on June 2014. It was authored by Joseph N. Straus, email@example.com, with whose written permission it is reprinted here.
MTO 20.2 Examples: Joseph N. Straus, Total Voice Leading.


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Some Popular Myths About Infrared Body Wraps and Why They are False
Infrared red light therapy has become a popular choice in the beauty and wellness industry. But with increased popularity, there has been a significant rise in misconceptions about it. This post covers some of the most common myths about body wrap treatments floating everywhere.
Myth 1: Body wrap Treatments are Unsafe
One of the most popular misconceptions about body wraps like red light skin therapy is that it's unsafe. However, the truth is that the treatment is entirely safe. Moreover, more than half of the rays emitted by the sun are infrared rays. This means all living beings absorb IR rays daily. The safety of infrared rays can be evaluated from the fact that it's used in hospitals to keep premature babies warm.
Myth 2: The Treatment Dehydrates the Body
Many believe that body wrap treatments caused dehydration. But so do any intense workout or exercise. Any physical activity that promotes sweating causes the body to lose water weight. However, infrared treatments like body wraps are different in the way that it penetrates the skin 1.5 inches deep. While regular exercises only flush out 3% of body impurities through sweating, IR treatment discards over 20% of toxins from the …
Ensure All of Your Clothes Fit Perfectly
You know that one prized pair of pants that fits you just right? Well, stocking your wardrobe with similarly flattering items is not as tough as it may seem. While the perfect pants, dress and blazer may seem elusive, it's just a matter of knowing what to look for in the dressing room. We talked to the experts and learned what to zero in on—and when to head to the tailor to let them work their magic.
Dress Pants/Trousers
"Generally, the rule of thumb is that you should be able to put two fingers inside the waistband to have a little wiggle room," explains Christine O'Donnell, boutique manager at Madame Paulette, a custom alteration and couture cleaning company in New York City. Since most women aren't the exact same size each day—"sometimes you're bloated," she says, for example—it's important that your trousers won't suddenly become too tight.
Also keep in mind:
- If there's puckering or wrinkling in the front panel, the pants are too tight. And if there's billowing and fabric that doesn't lie flat—often when you sit down—the pants are too big.
- Don't worry if the pockets look funny. "No matter how well-designed the pants are and how well
Unisex Trends for 2020
There are more brands and designers offering unisex garments as part of their collections in 2020, and you might not think it, but it's working. Here's a look at some trends that are taking the fashion sector by storm.
Streetwear Brands
While designers such as FADED don't advertise their products as unisex, there customer basic for their menswear is growing, and it's including celebrities and women. Celebrity DJ's, Z-Listers and many more women are finding the mens graphic t-shirts and oversized fit perfect for their streetwear collection. There are plenty of other brands in a similar situation and they're all promoting it on their social platform to encourage more to join the style, regardless of gender.
Puffer Jackets
A couple favourite for a winter holiday. Puffer style jacket are being released for both men and women and suit all. The jackets natural oversized style gives the perfect winter fit and on the high-street at companies such as Uniqlo style their jackets in completely different way for men and women to show the variety that can come from their simple garments.
Check Fleeced Shirts
Similar to puffer jacket the oversized gender friendly style is taking over smart casual styles. …
Why Buy Scandinavian Watches
Over the years, watches have evolved to become more than a tool to tell time. They have incorporated many aspects of modern design and have become a fashion statement.
Some of the most popular watches are Scandinavian watches. The Scandinavian region has proved itself as the hotbed of modern watch brands and lots of watch designers.
Here are some reasons why you should get yourself a Scandinavian watch brand.
Simplistic modern design
Scandinavian watches are distinct based on their simplistic and beautiful design. When you wear one on your hand, it is easily recognizable from its beautiful design. The minimalist design on these watches expresses the skills and inspiration of the region's numerous watch designers.
Unique materials used to produce the watches
Besides their beauty in design, Scandinavian watches are also built using unique materials. One of the leading watch brands is made from materials of salvaged classic cars such as the Mini Cooper and the Ford Mustang.
Scandinavian watches also come in wood and as jewelry encrusted watches for both men and women. In line with their history, Scandinavian designers make their watches also from steel that was used by their ancestors to make swords.
Another reason why …
What's Wrong With the Current Streetwear Industry
Streetwear is one of the biggest style trends across the world in 2019. Fast fashion brands and high-end streetwear brands alike are creating cool and edgy pieces. Even high-end brands such as Louis Vuitton and Gucci, who are known for designing elegant and exclusive fashion pieces have moved towards a more casual streetwear look.
Substance has become less of a factor and style is the residing aspect that high-fashion companies are focusing on. In attempts to stay relevant and to connect to the younger generations, designer branding on streetwear clothing has become a huge factor. Influencers are plastered all over Instagram for sporting high-end brands with more of a cool and casual look.
Streetwear currently makes up 30% of the overall fashion market, which is mainly due to the aforementioned brands who have invested a considerable amount of resources to their collections to keep on-trend and relevant. With this being said, it's important to take a deeper look into the industry.
Branding over quality
When it comes to streetwear, it's clear to see that these high-end brands value branding over substance. Big-name brands like Supreme and Anti Social Social club have been under fire in the fashion industry for pushing …


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"Most telephone scammers rely on talk, getting you to pick up the phone so they can give their impersonations of IRS agents, noble fundraisers, tech-support saviors or grandkids in need. But with a new breed of telephone fraudsters, sometimes you don't even need to say "Hello" to get ripped off. Here's how some of these crooks may target you.
Call Center Fraud
"There are scam artists who spend hours calling the customer service centers of banks, insurance companies and other institutions, posing as people like you, to try to access accounts. These crimes have more than doubled in the past year. "That's because reps only ask a couple of simple authentication questions — maybe your mother's maiden name or your Social Security number — before you can transfer money or do whatever," explains Ken Shuman of Pindrop, a company that provides antifraud services to call centers.
"Scammers start by assembling information on you, stolen in data breaches, purchased on the "dark web" or gleaned with a simple Google search. Then, working from boiler rooms (often overseas), they spend all day phoning different call centers to determine if you have accounts with those companies. With your data in hand, they can often answer the authentication questions that call centers ask."


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Billy Flynn: Then & Now
We all know Billy Flynn from our favorite soap opera Days of Our Lives, but where did he come from and how did he get here?
Days of Our Lives Fan Talk is going to do a little show and tell about the sexy 6′ tall Billy Flynn we know and love as Chad DiMera.
Billy Flynn
Billy Flynn was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. At an early age, he took an interest in acting through the influence of his great-grandparents, who encouraged him to follow his dreams.
Flynn was first introduced to film by watching "The Sound of Music" every day with his great-grandmother, reciting all of the songs along with the actors. His first acting role was that of the gingerbread man in an elementary school production. Flynn got so nervous from stage fright that he spent the entire play in his great-grandmother's lap and then decided to take up playing sports.
Flynn was an all-star athlete in high school and was a major force to be reckoned with on the hockey rink as well as an all-star football player.
After leaving high school, he got his degree in finance, graduating from St. Cloud State with honors. He worked at Accenture for two years before making the move to Los Angeles. While working as a financial analyst for Warner Bros. in Los Angeles, he was reminded how much he was drawn to acting and decided to pursue his career full-time.
He is managed by PCM International. In no time, Flynn booked a commercial, working with director Jake Scott. It was a Taco Bell commercial.
He then starred in the short film "80 in 10."
And the upcoming short film "Solely," which he also co-produced.
He recently was featured opposite Melanie Griffith on the CBS series "Hawaii Five-0."
Billy Flynn is starring in a movie titled "Dead On Arrival." Be sure to catch this…the trailer looks awesome!
Shortly after the Hawaii Five-O gig, Flynn landed his infamous Chad DiMera role on DOOL, making his first appearance on September 2014. Interestingly enough, the saying 'third time the charm' must have rang very true for Billy Flynn. It took him three auditions to score the DOOL DiMera role before he was cast in it. The rest is history with the best yet to come!
Flynn is still very passionate about hockey and football and loves spending time with his close friends and family, especially heading back to Minnesota to visit his mother, Kim, stepfather, Steve, and four brothers.
Flynn became engaged to girlfriend Gina Comparetto on May 29, 2015, his 30th birthday. He and Comparetto married on October 1, 2016.
May they be happily married "All the days of their lives."


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It's quite common for folks to be overwhelmed by personal debt and to lose their path. For many people, personal debt is similar to a whirlwind that seems inescapable. You won't notice just how serious the personal debt is becoming while it slowly and gradually climbs. Getting behind on a monthly payment or two seems innocent , until that causes late payments in other areas, up until you begin skipping payments altogether, and and soon you get calls from collections agencies. Cards accumulate interest each day, especially if you're only making payments on the minimum or you are not making your installments at all. Debt grows to levels that are outside of your influence or power to handle. It's then that the burden of total despondency can fall upon your spine, as it has for so many folks before you. That is why you'll want to start evaluating the top debt consolidation loans in Yakutat, Alaska.
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Debt Consolidation: What It Is And How It Will work
The aim of debt consolidation is to leave you with a single loan, encompassing a number of different bad debts, with fair terms for payment. The simplicity of the result helps make this remarkably preferable to coping with several accounts. It's also possible to save lots of money if you work with the best debt consolidation business. You want to be paying towards your principal balances, and this is less complicated when you can slow the rise of the financial debt with reduced rates.Read More
If you have excellent credit history, you will have more alternatives for debt consolidation, like taking out a personal debt consolidation loan from an organization like Lending Club. That being said, it isn't standard for people with undesirable personal debt to enjoy great credit scores. Those with less-than-perfect credit really have options though, as a lot of debt consolidation options are created specifically to help them. We'll discuss methods of people with both bad and good credit on this page.
Understanding Personal debt: Phrases And Information
Dealing with debt could be complicated, so we will outline a few of the more essential terminology you are going to run into. This should help you simplify all the information we are going to present.
1. Unsecured Personal Loan
If you need a lending product without the need for any collateral, then an unsecured loan is precisely what you are looking for. Good credit is needed to get this sort of loan.
2. Origination Fees
If you acquire a lending product, the lending company charges such rates to pay for processing fees. (one to five percent of amount you borrow).
APR = Annual Percentage Rate. It signifies therate of interest that's placed on a sum borrowed.
4. Debt Negotiation
Debt negotiation is the method of negotiating a settlement amount with a creditor to enable you to pay a lower balance to close the account. It's also known as arbitration and debt settlement. Debt negotiation agencies may assist with this, or it is possible to do it by yourself.
Debt Consolidation Solutions: Could They Be The Best Choice?
Many people, here, will wonder about the potential risks associated with debt consolidation. Addressing personal debt is a complicated, often perplexing, and overwhelming activity. If you make a wrong move, things can grow worse yet. But, the truth is that there are many more advantages than hazards when you work with a good debt consolidation company. The most detrimental thing you can do is neglect to respond.
Exploring your alternatives is the best way to ensure that debt consolidation will go very well for you. Although you will discover shady debt consolidation services, the vast majority are secure. You just have to select the ideal solution for your situation, and keep away from underhanded tactics. Just remember that jumping into something without consideration can lead you along an unhealthy route with more financial debt than you possessed before. On this page, we have done the work on your behalf. Read on to see detailed reviews that will help you establish the most beneficial debt consolidation companies in Yakutat, Alaska.
First Option - The Lending Club - Peer-To-Peer Lending
Lending Club is the largest peer to peer loan company in the US. You could get an annual percentage rate of 5.99-32.99% on a $1K to $40K loan with this agency. The two alternatives for the term are 3 or 5 years. The origination cost will be based upon your credit history, somewhere between one to five percent. To work with Lending Club your credit rating has to be 660 or higher.
The Positives of Lending Club
Easy To Use Website! When you find yourself dealing with consumer debt, you wouldn't want tasksbeing much more confusing than they are already. There's no small print or complicated verbiage if you deal with Lending Club. You will emerge from the site with a full and clear understanding of the task. You could also take full advantage of their free rate-quote tool.
Lending Club will help folks in every single state besides IA.
Lending Club is prepared to provide more substantial loans. For some, this really is required for handling reams of debt.
Lending Club is an accredited A+ organization in the BBB.
Lending Club Downsides
A choice between three years and five years for your term will be confining. If you need extra term solutions, you will need to start looking somewhere else.
Other possibilities aren't as demanding about who is approved for loans as Lending Club is.
If you require money as soon as possible, you may not want to wait around about 7 days for your Lending Club loan to be approved and financed.
If you happen to produce payments by check, you will be charged seven dollars each time. This might be good to you, but when you don't want the extra fee for check installment payments, you will want to look into your other available options.
Second Method: Prosper
Prosper is a peer to peer loan company, which means the financial loan is actually crowdfunded by various individual investors. Prosper offers unsecured personal loans between $2K to $35K and have an APR between 5.99 percent and 32.99 percent. To get a Prosper loan, you will need a strong credit rating of 640+. Yet, Prosper is considerably more relaxed in terms of taking chances on their customers. The group takes into account further variables than simply your credit standing. You'll be looking at origination rates between .5 and 4.95 percent with Prosper. If you're ever delayed on your repayments, you are likely to pay a fee of either 15 dollars or five percent of what you owe. Similar rates apply to failed repayment efforts.
The Advantages of Prosper
Prosper lending options are offered in forty seven states in the US.
If you're in a large sum of debt, then Prosper provides the advantage of more substantial loans.
There aren't any extra fees for every monthly payment.
Considering that the agency works on a situational basis, possessing an unhealthy credit rating may not disqualify you.
Prosper keeps an A+ rating from the BBB.
The only term options available will be 3 and 5 years.
You might have to wait for the financial loan to get approved and funded for up to seven days.
Last Method: National Debt Relief
Those that have poor credit may go to National Debt Relief for assistance. In contrast to the other companies mentioned on this site, they aren't a consolidation service. If you don't qualify for consolidation solutions, then this is the agency that assists to negotiate debt as an alternative. Their agenda is to negotiate and reduce your unsecured debts, which may include credit cards, business loans, medical consumer debt, and much more. For those who have undesirable consumer credit and are turned down for a personal loan, this is actually the smart choice for you. You could pay off your debt within 2 to 4 years with this organization.
If you find yourself facing regular telephone calls from creditors and debt collectors, this is how you'll be able to put a stop to this.
National Debt Relief Benefits
Zero up front payments. If they're able to settle your debt, you'll end up paying a rate from 18% to 25% of your total debt.
Better Business Bureau Rated - A+
AFCC & IAPDA Accredited
They have a total money back guarantee if you're ever unhappy. Not many companies provide such a strong promise
National Debt Relief has gotten a variety of honors, such as Top 10 Reviews 2016 Gold Award for Best Overall Debt Relief Company, Top Consumer Reviews Five Star Rating (2016), Top Ten Reviews 2016 Excellence Award, and Top Consumer Reviews Best Overall Debt Relief Company.
National Debt Relief. . . Weaknesses
They have just been in business since '09, making them relatively new to the landscape in comparison to many of their rivals.
Prosper and Lending Club are wonderful options if your credit score is 640+, and you just want a lower payment amount to address all of your consumer debt. For those who have a lower credit ranking and/or dealing with an economic problem and need more than standard debt consolidation, look at National Debt Relief.
Defend Yourself From Cons
It's always a smart idea to choose a consolidation service that has a solid reputation. Some companies are not trustworthy. Some of these companies search for ways to exploit those who are fearful and desperate about their financial situation. This is regrettable, but it's how our society is. The most beneficial thing that you can do is learn how to protect yourself.
1. Avoid Agencies Which Contact You First
You shouldn't sign up for anything that you read about from spam emails or phone calls. If the company is reputable, it will not need to reach out to you, since you will find them when you require their service.
2. Beware Of Panic Based Advertisement
You have plenty to deal with. You shouldn't have to deal with a business which tries to use scare strategies to convince you. Not every agency will work for everyone, and a quality debt relief service knows that. If a business attempts to hasten you into making the decision or suggests that you won't need further investigation, there's a pretty good chance you will be best off seeking in other places.
3. No Advance Fees
You should never pay upfront to request debt consolidation service (although some fees can apply in the future). Stay clear of sketchy lenders who request application payments.
4. Stay Away from Services Which Claim Too Much
A consolidation business shouldn't be making great assurances and claims, especially if they don't know much of your situation. Debt relief solutions should give sensible advice and expectations.
5. Understand Prior To Signing
Never sign something without studying it. This may sound obvious, but an unexpected quantity of men and women expect the best instead of reading everything properly. Do not be shy to speak up about variances or issues you may have. You should have all of your concerns responded to confidently before using the service.
6. Study The Agency With The BBB
While the consolidation options mentioned here are all A+ Rated with the Better Business Bureau, it won't be a bad idea to make sure. Before you decide to take a step, study the most recent reports and assessments of your selected agency. It's the best way to stay clear of making a mistake.
7. Double Check on Everything Afterward
Once you're in the program and are routinely paying, it's wise to double check that things are going well. If you decide on debt negotiation, you should phone your creditors to make certain that they are getting payments.
Whenever Consumer bankruptcy Is A Sensible Approach
It's always best to try everything you are able to to avoid filing for bankruptcy. A bankruptcy lawyer could suggest that this is better than debt settlement, but you'll want to get more info to start with. They may be simply attempting to influence you to sign up for their service so that they can be paid. Filing bankruptcy will surely have a very harmful impact on your consumer credit and hinder you from several wonderful options later on. It needs to be viewed as a total last resort for people who literally have zero income and no chance of consolidating their financial debt.
At last Eliminate Debt
Often, people fall into financial debt through no mistake of their own. Everyday life happens in surprising ways, with unemployment, health challenges, and heartbreaking events. Folks who get into personal debt by means of unforeseen occurrences could have a solid handle on how to manage their budget. Next you have men and women who have trouble with making a budget, keeping tabs on bills, and overspending. If the latter of those circumstances applies to yourself, you'll be able to learn about the abilities needed to coordinate your funds. Getting out of debt can be hard, and you shouldn't encounter the very same challenge again because you didn't learn from troubles. All it requires is a real resolve for learning how to better coordinate your funds to get you moving on the right road. Personal finance lessons are a very good way to maximize your personal financial skillsets.
An effective personal finance training course could empower you to make shrewd choices. You'll understand how to build up amazing credit, coordinate monthly bill payments, handle your wealth and save for an abundant retirement plan. Several programs may be taken on the web, causing them to be convenient and not hard to work with.
That isn't your sole method, of course. A few other tips for improving your money situation are:
Examine personal finance blogs
Obtain spending budget computer software
Dining at home to spend less on meal costs
Clipping out coupons
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Read about personal finances in blogs, content articles, textbooks, and so forth.
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You now are aware of the best debt consolidation loans in Yakutat, Alaska, you're ready to get rolling. The content given on this page should get you prepared for dealing with the basics. All you have to actually do at this point is examine the specifics of your unique circumstances and look for a lending option which will offer you the right chance of a promising economic future.
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Polaris (Lorna Dane) is a Marvel Comics superhero, a member of the X-Men. Created by writer Arnold Drake and artist Jim Steranko, she first appeared in X-Men #49 (October 1968). A mutant, Polaris can control magnetism. She has a long-held suspicion that Magneto is her biological father. She has had a complicated long term relationship with the X-Man Havok, to whom she was engaged. As the daughter of Magneto she is the half sister of the scarlet witch and Quicksilver.
Lorna possesses expertise in geophysics, and has earned a Masters degree in that field.
Polaris' mutant powers, which were originally dormant, enabled her to sense and control magnetism, including manipulating metals which are susceptible to that force. She can also manipulate the Earth's magnetic field to allow herself to fly, generate magnetic energy pulses, and create force fields. By concentrating, Polaris can perceive the world around her solely as patterns of magnetic and electrical energy. She can perceive the natural magnetic auras surrounding living beings as well. She has bright green hair, the first indication of her mutation. At first, she dyed her hair brown to hide this. In recent comics, she appears with her characteristic green hair.Earlier in her history, Polaris lost her magnetism power, but gained the ability to absorb negative emotions from the environment and use it as strength, endurance, invulnerability, and the ability to temporarily increase her height and mass. She also became more violent during this time, presumably because of the negative emotions she was storing within. Those around her also became more volatile and aggressive. Under the Shadow King's influence, the range of this effect was vastly increased, reaching at least from Scotland to Egypt. She eventually lost these additional powers and her original magnetic powers returned.
Lorna possesses expertise in geophysics, and has earned a Masters degree in that field.


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Dental Implants
Are you dealing with tooth loss? Do you feel like your quality of life suffers because of discomfort or embarrassment about your appearance?
Here at Hollywood Smile Dental, we want to help you enjoy optimal oral health because we know how valuable a healthy, problem-free smile is. That is why we are pleased to offer our patients the benefits of tooth replacement with state-of-the-art dental implants.
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In the 40 years they've been in existence, millions of patients have benefitted from dental implants.
Replacing missing teeth with dental implants is a good idea for many reasons. Of course, you want to be able to eat all your favorite foods and smile confidently again!
Dental implants solve the esthetic and functional problems of a missing tooth, but they go one step further. One problem associated with tooth loss is deterioration of the bone in your jaw. When a tooth is intact, chewing and biting motions stimulate bone growth in the jaw to maintain its bulk.
If a tooth is lost, the bone shrinks and becomes smaller and thinner. This not only affects the area of the missing tooth but also impacts the healthy teeth around it and puts you at risk of losing even more teeth from decay.
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The first step is to arrange a consultation with Dr. Yefim Khanimov. At this time, he will evaluate your needs to see if you're a good candidate for a dental implant or if another option would be more suitable for your needs. We can use an implant on a single tooth and restore it with a crown, or we can use multiple implants to support a bridge or denture.
The next step is the placement of the implant post here at our Rego Park dental office during a procedure that can take as little as an hour. The post is made of biocompatible titanium that's easily accepted by the body. The healing process takes several months, and as the implant heals, it fuses securely with surrounding bone and tissue.
Finally, we restore the appearance and function of your smile by attaching a restoration to the implant. The restoration is the visible part of the implant that you see when you smile. There are several options for replacing a tooth, including crowns, bridges, or full or partial dentures.
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Due to the strength of double and triple bonds, they affect the bond angle of the molecule by acting like nonbonding electron pairs and skew the normal bond angles. In general, multiple bonds (double, triple) in the VESPR model exert a greater repulsive force on adjacent electrons than the single bonds do, which causes deviations in the set geometry of the bond angles. The exceptions occur due to nonbonding pairs and multiple bonds.
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JANUARY 31st - FEBRUARY 3rd, 2016
Javits Center
Hundreds of new, and returning, exhibitors will enhance the vibrant product offerings throughout the winter 2016 edition of NY NOW®, the Market for Home + Lifestyle, to be held January 31-February 3, 2016, at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Ane we're going to be one of them, so come see us at booth 5437!
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Expansionary fiscal measures are coming under the spotlight as people begin to whisper about the limitations of monetary policy tools such as quantitative easing and negative interest rates. Overseas pundits are also calling for the use of fiscal policy to overcome secular stagnation accompanying a downward trend in the capitalization rate. Against this backdrop, the development of social infrastructure has become a policy issue in the United States as well as in advanced European countries.
In Japan, economists and other experts have had little discussion on the economic effects resulting from the utilization of fiscal policy, partly because of the persistent government fiscal deficit since the burst of the economic bubble. Thus, in this article, I would like to discuss the economic effects of fiscal policy based on findings from my research conducted jointly with Toyo University Professor Kazuyasu Kawasaki and Kazuma Edamura, a researcher at the National Institute of Science and Technology.


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Tue, 18 March 2014
Tom Vasel and friends take a look at the board game news, reviews, and more!
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Tue, 18 March 2014
Tom Vasel takes a look at this game. And gives tips to designers on things to avoid when designing games.
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Industrial Tools
17 July 2020
Kyocera introduces new innovative tooling solutions
- Industrial Tools
With the new KPK series and the MFWN mini series, Kyocera is adding two new product lines to its highly successful cutting tool product lines.
The KPK series ensures stable and safe cutting When it comes to cutting operations in general, the workpiece can be difficult to secure which leads to rigidity and chattering issues. Therefore, the cutting speed is usually low at the workpiece rotat...Read more
27 May 2020
Kyocera expands the MFH high-feed milling cutter series
- Industrial Tools
New chipbreaker and new insert grade for shoulder, ramp and slot milling applications as well as plunge, helical and face milling
Convex cutting edge design for low cutting forces The GH Chipbreaker has a convex and very robust cutting-edge design, so that cutting forces are reduced when entering the workpiece. The high-feed tool also has excellent breaking resistance. Along wi...Read more
23 March 2020
New helical end mill for titanium alloy machining
- Industrial Tools
Kyocera expands the MECH product line to provide more stable performance and longer tool life.
Unique design offers obvious benefits Compared to conventional milling cutters in this category, the Kyocera product is characterised by a new combination of insert sizes. The larger bottom inserts are positioned at the first stage of the toolholder ...Read more
18 February 2020
Kyocera extends portfolio with new tangential milling cutters
- Industrial Tools
New tangential shoulder face milling cutter for shouldering, slotting, and ramping applications as well as new face mill type for heavy milling
Multi-functional MEV: Tangential shoulder face milling cutter for various machining applications The 90° cutter MEV offers a high rigidity due to a higher web thickness than conventional cutters. Another advantage is the low cutting force due to axia...Read more
04 September 2019
Kyocera showcases CCX and a multitude of highlights at EMO 2019
- Industrial Tools
From September 16th-21st, the ceramics specialist will introduce innovative cutting tool solutions and demonstrate them live in Hannover, Germany.
New CVD-coated CERMET grade CCX Feeds of up to 800 m/min: CVD-coated CERMET grade CCXAs this year's EMO highlight, Kyocera presents the new CCX, a CVD-coated cermet for finishing. This allows cutting speeds of up to 800 m/min. Thanks to the new te...Read more
13 May 2019
Kyocera to Acquire SouthernCarlson, Inc., a US-based Distributor of Fasteners, Tools, and Packaging
- Corporate
- Industrial Tools
Acquisition will expand Kyocera's reach across North American residential, manufacturing and industrial professional tool and fastener markets
SouthernCarlson serves a broad array of end markets from over 150 branches across North America. It is a leading distributor of the most recognized and highest-quality brands of construction fasteners, tools, packaging, facility supplies, and t...Read more
10 September 2018
KYOCERA at AMB 2018: a world premiere and a number of new products
- Industrial Tools
The AMB innovations from KYOCERA: the world premiere of a new milling cutter for aluminium machining, a new series of tool holders with a coolant supply, new chip breakers for the manufacture of small processed parts, plus new polygonal tool holders and new tools for steel machining
New aluminium milling cutter series MEAS AMB – the international exhibition for metal working – has become the industry's leading trade fair and is one of the five most significant trade fairs in the world with this specialisation. The fair is ta...Read more
10 May 2018
KYOCERA's New Industrial Cutting Tool with Ultra-Durable Coating Materials Maximizes Steel Cutting Performance
- Industrial Tools
New CA025P CVD coating technology and base material with excellent durability ensures long-term cutting performance for automotive and industrial machining
Steel is often used in numerous industries including automotive and industrial machining. There is a growing demand for long-lasting inserts with excellent resistance against wear, fracturing and chipping capable of stable machining performance over ...Read more


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Helm Version 0.6 Released
30 Dec 2015
It's great to see Matt Tytel continuing to work on his open source synth, Helm. It came in at #3 in the best free instruments of 2015 list over at Bedroom Producer's Blog, and it's the best free soft synth release I've come across this year.
Helm version 0.6 sporting a new built-in keyboard
Last night Matt announced version .6 with a few enhancements and a bunch of fixes. Download helm binaries here and find the source code on GitHub.
List of 0.6 changes:
- Performance improvements!
- Added a graphical keyboard!
- Added third envelope
- Reorganized layout and new colors, what do you think?
- Replaced oscillator "Mix" parameter with a full oscillator mixer
- Added update checking
- Added patch changing through MIDI
- Added some more patches
- Fixed 'zippering' and 'buzzing' with weird buffer sizes and bouncing audio
- Fixed portamento still affecting sound when off
- Fixed some problems with presets in different DAWs
- Fixed automation issues on tempo parameters
- Fixed unison phasing at beginning of note
- Fixed latency when reverb was enabled
- Fixed some Windows 64bit patch loading/saving problems
- Fixed Windows missing MSVCP110.dll problem
- When reopening the plugin GUI, Helm now shows the current patch and folder
- JACK MIDI input is now labeled "Helm"
- Better starting phases for unison voices
- Fixed some other small bugs no one probably (hopefully) noticed


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Michelle Obama Hilariously Breaks Down Why Melania Trump's Inauguration Gift Exchange Appeared So Awkward
The former FLOTUS also explained to Ellen Degeneres how Barack stepped in and saved the day.
It looks like Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons is finally speaking about his relationship with Kendall Jenner — and how it's affected his life.
While speaking to Ten Play's "The Project" on Friday, the 22-year-old Rookie of the Year said he's receiving more media attention, and while he tries not to let it bother him, it can be "a little annoying."
"It is what it is," the Australian NBA star told host Waleed Aly when asked how he handles all the paparazzi.
"It just depends who you hang, what circles you're in. But for me, to hang out and chill. I never tried to let that bother me or anybody else bother what I do," Simmons added.
Simmons also opened up about the frustrations of knowing people are photographing his every move.
"I know every time I step out of the house, in America, or the word, somebody's watching," he said. "Somebody's got a phone, has a camera and what I do could be out there."
On Thursday, Simmons spoke to The Daily Telegraph, where he appeared to confirm his relationship with Jenner by saying things were "going great."
Simmons was recently photographed on vacation in Mexico with Jenner, Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson.
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The former FLOTUS also explained to Ellen Degeneres how Barack stepped in and saved the day.
"When my teacher asks me a question thinking I'm not paying attention, but I get it right."


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Larry Eisenberg
Vice President of Restaurant Operations
Top Core Value: Honest and Straightforward
Larry wants to see everyone around him succeed, he believes in leadership by coaching and teaching people, helping them develop to be successful. Even before TPI became 100% employee owned, Larry set the example for others to follow by doing his job like an owner everyday. He compares employee ownership to having a rental car vs. driving your own car. "Who washes a rental car? Who cares if a rental car gets dirty? No one does! That's the opportunity that employee ownership has presented to us, we all take on a new level of empowerment, care, and satisfaction by being owners".
Growing up in Rye, NY (it's taken some time, but we've forgiven him for that), Larry moved to the Midwest in 2000 and has hated winters ever since, but says the people are great in Minnesota and make it all worth it! He's dad to two kids and spends as much time as possible with them!
In true Honest and Straightforward fashion, Larry said that "everyone around us deserves nothing less than honest and straightforward communication; people should always know where they stand."
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1 transported following Grand Avenue accident
(Local News ~ 05/18/18)
Last Friday, Jeannette Lappegard, of Spencer, was northbound in a 2000 Oldsmobile and was approaching a red light at the intersection of East First Street and Grand Avenue. The Oldsmobile collided with the rear end of a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro operated by Mary Wonder, of Milford, which was stopped at the intersection. The Oldsmobile's airbags deployed, and Lappegard was transported by Spencer Hospital for evaluation. Damages to the Oldsmobile and Chevrolet were both estimated at a cost of $1,500 each. The accident report indicated the Oldsmobile "followed too close." No citations were issued, and no injuries were reported.
SFD provides essay winners a memorable ride to school
(Local News ~ 05/18/18)
Tillman Schon, third-grader at Fairview Elementary, and Angelo Rasmussen, second-grader at Fairview Elementary, both received a unique ride to school, each traveling in their own Spencer Fire Department firetruck with local firefighters. The two students won the memorable trip by being this year's fire prevention essay winners, a contest hosted by the Fire Department. Both boys traveled down the school's street in the large trucks, complete with flashing lights, sirens and horns, before exiting to an entourage of classmates and teachers, who cheered and offered high-fives.
40 years of caring
(Local News ~ 05/18/18)
Caregiving at a long-term care facility is nonstop. Many staff members who work at such a facility often live their lives alongside those of the residents, as needs must be met 24 hours a day, seven days a week. One area nurse, Dawn Feucht, has been sharing her life with residents for 40 years. She was recently recognized at Longhouse-Northshire's annual awards ceremony, which honors staff members who have reached milestones for years served at the Spencer care facility which opened in 1963...
'The genius thing we did was to never give up'
(Local News ~ 05/18/18)
Following the entrance of the Spencer Central Academy class of 2018, Central Academy instructor Anne Roberts offered the first remarks noting the ups and downs these 13 graduates have faced on their way to graduation. "The class that is here today picked the quote, 'The genius thing we did was to never give up,' by Jay Z," Roberts said. "I think this is a perfect quote for them because this group has had quite a few ups and downs, but they have proven that they never give up...
'Keep it in the family'
(Local News ~ 05/18/18)
Spencer Mattress, Spencer's newest business opened Monday in the Pine Tree Plaza complex. Owner Jim Cullen, of M & J Sales, enlisted his son, Terrance McCauley, to oversee management and day-to-day operations of the store. "I currently have M & J Sales," Cullen said. "If you're familiar with that store, it's been there for 40 years. Spencer Mattress is not the same kind of store, but another type of store — a sister store that our son, Terrance, is going to manage and run."...
Strong 1st half carries Spencer
(High School Sports ~ 05/18/18)
For the second straight game Spencer's soccer boys took on an opponent they knew they could score goals against, leading to a 5-0 lead over West Sioux in the opening 40 minutes Thursday, but similar to their prior game against Unity Christian, the Tigers seemed to struggle to maintain momentum into the second half, hanging on for a 6-2 win...
Tiger girls finish with flurry
(High School Sports ~ 05/18/18)
Despite leading 5-0 at the break against West Sioux during their final regular season game Thursday, Spencer's soccer girls knew they weren't at their best in the opening 40 minutes. Following a challenge from head coach John Hansel, the Tigers needed just 10 minutes in the second half to finish the game via mercy rule at 10-0 in front of packed stands at the pitch...
And they're off!
(High School Sports ~ 05/18/18)
The Rebels took to the track first with their girls shuttle hurdle relay group of Dani Boettcher, Makayla Nims, Kally Fahnlander and Erin Strohmyer running in just the third heat of the day, placing fourth in the shuttle hurdle prelims with a time of 1:09.72...
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A nine-year-old girl is in rehab after becoming addicted to a video game. The child, who obviously cannot be named, was so obsessed with playing that she wet herself to avoid stopping. She became violent and even hit her father when he tried to intervene. The game is Fortnite, which was launched last summer and has been downloaded over 40 million times. The child would play during the night, resulting in her falling asleep in school.
Her mother told The Sunday people; "We had no idea, when we let her play the game, of the addictive nature or the impact it could have on her mental health. My husband saw her light on in the night and found her sitting on a urine-soaked cushion playing the game. She was so hooked to the game she wouldn't even go to the toilet." The girl spent more than £50 a month on in-game purchases. She used her parents credit card.
Dr Richard Graham is lead technology addiction specialist at the Nightingale Hospital in London. He told the BBC that he sees around 50 new cases of digital addiction every year and that it is on the increase. He has claimed that gaming is having a profound effect on children, impairing their sleep, eating habits and their ability to socialise. It got so bad in South Korea that the government there introduced a law banning access for children under 16 from online games between midnight and 06:00. The law is a relatively new one, so I guess we'll have to wait and see what if any effect positive it has.
This year, The World Health Organisation has recognised excessive video game playing as a mental disorder. I know, I know. We should be wary of any and all edicts from the WHO. I'm sure they have prescription drugs at the ready. Kimberly Young, founder of the U.S. Centre For Internet Addiction believes that we could be heading for an epidemic. She said; "I don't think we know exactly how many are suffering from this, but we know it's a big problem. A modest estimate might be 5 percent. But 5 percent of American kids is a lot."
Today, The Telegraph reports that; a 15-year-old boy is set to be diagnosed with internet gaming addiction in what is believed to be the first case of its kind in the NHS. The teenager from North London has been off school for a year after becoming so addicted to gaming that he has lost confidence to leave his home. The decision represents a potential breakthrough for his mother Miss Kendal Parmar who has battled for three years for help and to have his condition recognised and treated by the NHS.
Increasingly, child welfare experts are saying that they see a connection between obsessive gaming and traits associated with autism, attention deficit disorders, anxiety and depression. I'll say it then shall I? Vaccines. I wonder if the child psychologists who see this connection between gaming addiction, ADHD and autism have considered that there just might be a connection with vaccines, taking into account that the average child receives over a dozen (and counting) shots before he/she is five years old? Don't hold your breath waiting for the penny to drop. In the meantime, as I said in an article last week, no matter how much they kick and scream, take their smartphones and video game consoles away. Get them outside in the fresh air. One day, they might just thank you for it.


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Linden D. McLaughlin
Associate Professor of Christian Education, Dallas Theological Seminary
B.A., Austin College, 1978M.A., Dallas Theological Seminary, 1985Ph.D., University of North Texas, 2002
Dr. McLaughlin brings a love for the pulpit to the classroom. His 20-plus years of ministry encompass nearly every aspect of church administration and Christian education. He brings to Dallas Seminary a wide variety of experience, ranging from campus staff minister for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship to a guest professorship at the Greek Bible Institute in Athens. Dr. McLaughlin also has been active on the boards of the Texas Sunday School Association and the Professional Association of Christian Educators. He is interested in writing about learning domains and the educational cycle.
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Peter Nestler
1969-1970 - Suède - Noir & Blanc - 17'
Probably the first essay-film by the German filmmaker, Varför är det krig? proposes an ordering of heterogeneous images, mostly stills (paintings, drawings and engravings by known and unknown artists, photos). In this pamphlet denouncing war as an instrument of domination and oppression, Nestler strives to understand its ideological and economic causes, as well as the tragic effects it has on societies and the life of peoples.
16 mm projection
Author : Peter Nestler, en collaboration avec Zsóka Nestler
Photography : Peter Nestler
Editing : Peter Nestler
Production : Sveriges Radio