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Top 10 Car Brands When it comes to car brands, there are many factors involved in choosing the top car brands in the market. Each year, J.D. Power releases its list of Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study. This study is based on seventy-seven attributes of the measure of a vehicle, owner's emotional attachment … Read more Top 10 Best Car Brands


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Well my regular rounds in my department 56 Morbihan, took me to the peninsula of rhuys or Prequ'île de Rhuys. Indeed a peninsula full of boats, megaliths stones, and especially beaches;great in summer, peacefully nice in winter season.
the region tourist office here , http://www.rhuys.com/ ; and here in English from same site you can see all the cultural and natural sites just go to the center clip link and ok. http://www.crouesty.co.uk/en/heritage-visits-port-du-crouesty-navalo.aspx
We set out by car as it is only about 60 kms (about 37 miles) from me all the way to the tip of the peninsula. The road N165 runs Nantes to Brest and take it past Vannes to the exit with the name Presqu'île de Rhuys and Sarzeau the biggest town there. You will be on the road D780 and as we took some side steps we went on the D198 as well.
We stop at the village of Le Hézo to load up on cider! 2,50€ a bottle for a case mix of brut, doux, and fruité or semi sec. There is a museum here too, musée de la cidre, and they show you how it is made ; and a great boutique with a lot more than cider, such as honey, jams, house deco items, whiskies, eau de vie de cidre, etc etc. http://www.museeducidre.com/en
We continue on to arrive on the D780 to Sarzeau, before we made a quick look at a castle always planning but never done it, opens in July 1, Chateau de Kervelenan, wonderful property, the gardens are open more time, more here at thetourist office, http://www.crouesty.co.uk/en/SARZEAU/Domaine-de-Kerlevenan_c414718.aspx , and then into the city ,there was market day of course, all Saturdays we load up on goodies and baguettes, saw the wonderful church Saint-Saturnin dating from the 17C where the square the market is held all around it. Plenty of parking by the cinema le Richmont area on the place des Trinitaires for free. Markets info here http://www.crouesty.fr/fr/marche-arzon-port-crouesty-navalo-presquile-rhuys.aspx
we wondered about town city center with the great ambiance of market day, but continue our journey for lunch. We took the road D198 and headed for Saint Gildas de Rhuys a great peaceful community surrounded by great beaches and a nice quaint city center where we had our lunch. Pizzeria Restaurant Le Casier, http://www.morbihan.com/st-gildas-de-rhuys/restaurant-le-casier/tabid/1564/offreid/c582ece8-f372-4711-996c-5b3ff29a61d0
Here the service was very friendly and very attentive to detail as well as prompt. The resto has a nice garden terrace and then go inside with two dining sections we took the back by the wine cellar, very nice decoration and the food was great from moules/mussels( curry and white wine) to pizzas (rustique and mexicaine)and ice creams in two and three scoops,diabolo menthe, and a bottle of Spanish Rioja wine Arjona 2014 joven young red wine nice. all for 21.50€ per person.
Fully loaded we took turn on the local church just a few meters away, this is the Abbaye Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys founded by one of the monks that left Britain for old Armoric (today Bretagne) when the migration leaving the Saxons invasions; today it is one of the most beautiful roman style churches in Bretagne/Brittany! Official site here in French ,http://www.abbaye-de-rhuys.fr/
Just behind the abbey there is a circuit going to the beach or plage de l'appel du 8 juin 1940, and the port aux moines boat pleasure marina, nice lovely place to relax too.
We continue our journey into deeper in the peninsula of Rhuys and came upon Arzon, a smaller town just across from marvelous harbor of Port de Crousty, and the church of Arzon, completely done in the 19C even if the town is one of the oldest here on record mentioned since 836AD.
We continue our journey into the corniche du phare and walk along the waterfront into the great lighthouse while getting a great look at the island in the harbor tip such as île de Meaban, Cromlec'h, Er Lannic,île longue, île de Gavrinis, and île de la jument. All wonderful view along the harbor high ground walkways. Beautiful peaceful boat and sea magic. Love it. We went around on the other side and into the pointe de Bilgroix to get more views of the harbor and the wonderful stone statue of the Madonna, near the entrance to a megalith dating 2500-3000 BC.
As this was the end of the road, we headed back home first on the D198 then the D780 and finally the N165 direction Vannes to the D768 and home. In all ,another wonderful day out in beautiful Morbihan, which as many of my readers know is petite mer in French or actually small sea in Breton. Mor=Sea, Bihan=small. Cheers.


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Best microphones for asmr in 2020
Hay, everyone welcome to my blog and in this article you would find some of the best microphone for asmr, the microphones mentioned here are one of the best and are budget friendly too. Microphones are one of the most important pieces of equipment that one should have in on order to record sounds during the making of an asmr video.
What Is Asmr ?
After a stressful and long day, you might ponder thinking about the ways to calm your mind down in order to refresh your insides and wake up with an awesome mindset and attitude the very next day and the internet is offering newer ways to tackle the challenge, Asmr is one of the way. Granted, that at first sight, this seems like an extremely complicated area. But upon close analysis and observation, one will easily get the idea surrounding this mysterious concept. In layman's terms, asmr videos are super stimulating and interactive videos found on the internet that makes the viewers feel like they are getting individualized attention. It helps the viewers experience a warm, calm and a tingling sensation throughout their entire body. People often use highly sensitive mics to capture every detail of their words to enhance the listener experience.
So, what are the best asmr microphone ?
1. Audio-Technica AT2050 Microphone
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Audio-Technica AT2050 falls in the category of most budgets friendly and mid-priced microphones. With the essential quality that a microphone must-have of top quality sound the AT2050 model has proved to fulfill the same. It would be one of the best microphone for asmr. If you are on a budget you should consider looking at this mic. The AT2035 is blessed with a fixed cardioid pattern and an accommodation of high SPLs with even the light background sounds. S
The AT2050 also comes with almost similar features of the frequency range being 20 Hz to 20 KHz. It operates on phantom power of around 11-52 V and the balanced output is of low impedance. The model weighs around 403g and has a length of 170mm. the breadth of the model is 52mm in diameter. The microphone has a very much solid build.
2. Rode NT1-A Microphone
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Today, there are a lot of entertainers out there with perfect setup and equipment on YouTube and all other professional platforms that it is pretty difficult to stand out in this cut-throat competition out there. One needs to have the best set of equipment and set up to even kind of compete in this present scenario. Professional recording studios and microphones cost a lot and beginner producers and singers who just want to record the perfect vocals and vocal takes can't afford those expensive studio equipment. For them, here is a beautiful microphone, the Rode NT1-A Microphone is going to be very helpful for them.
Rode Microphone is the best choice for beginners as it provides a great starting point for them. There are a lot of options out there for the beginners to select from but Rode brings the choicest and the best microphones out there for the professionals and beginners alike. People all over the world like rode NT1-A microphone for its robust quality.
If you are on a budget and looking for a cheap asmr microphone then this microphone would be the best choice. Rode NT1 is perfect to record professional quality vocals for songs, videos, and tutorials. It is a condenser microphone that ensures top-notch vocal quality with almost zero noise and compression. One can find plenty of good Rode NT1-A Microphone review available on the internet.
Rode NT1 is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone that provides one of the clearest recordings out there. It can capture crystal quality details and sensitive sounds that improves the quality of the voice exponentially. Someone using a dynamic mic will find this a lot more useful and effective in taking vocal takes. Including this, this microphone is also good for recording acoustic instruments like guitar, piano or even drums.
3. Blue Baby Bottle Cardioid Condenser Microphone
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The Blue Baby Bottle Cardioid Condenser Microphone is a top quality microphone which can record top quality vocals. It uses the Class-A circuiting topology and boasts of good quality sound system. It has managed to combine individuality, quality and functioning altogether. The weight of the mic is as less as 350g despite being of metal. The specialty of the microphone lies in the fact that it can be placed in positions where traditional mics would be too huge and is easy to handle.
The microphone is well suited record high quality audio, for asmr recordings these microphone would be a great choice. Despite the budget price, the quality of the mic is in no way hindered and it can competes with the best of the microphones out there.
4. Zoom H4N PRO microphone
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Many at times, you may feel the need to grab a perfect audio recorder apt for your needs which isn't that heavy on your wallet either but would be confused as to which one to pick among the vast list of options available. The Zoom H4N PRO microphone will definitely open your eyes towards why the equipment should be used for quality records without having to compromise on many other important factors like noise floor, shape, surface material, weight, cost etc. This can be one of the best microphone for asmr.
The device is lightweight and hence easily portable providing comfort to the user as well. The battery life of the equipment lasts up to 6-10 hours which helps you in making use of the equipment longer and with more durability. It is often available along with its companion accessory sets such as adapter, sd card and USB cable. The in-built mic makes sure to maintain the intense quality of the sound being recorded and also differs from the preceding version, as the audios become cleaner making the recorder as well as the viewer happy.
5. 3Dio FS (FS-2W-001) microphone
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The 3Dio FS is an excellent and highly recommended binaural microphone that comes along with polyurethane earpieces. One can highly utilized it for professional applications like cell recordings and nature sound in recording studios. It can capture 360° sounds, Foley sound stages, live music, ASMR or recording YouTube videos.
Even the professionals use this type of microphone for their audio management. For the beginners who are looking for a microphone which can record quality audio and are on a budget should this microphone. The build quality of the mic is also solid. These would be a good microphone for asmr. This microphone has two different inputs where one is a stereo having a 3.5 mm output jack and the other one for power. You can plug in the stereo audio recorder and enjoy the audio recording. It also comes with a 9-volt alkaline battery.
6. Blue Yeti USB Microphone
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The Blue Yeti USB Microphone is addressed as a great microphone and is popularly used for recording, online-streaming, ASMR, podcasting, and several other forms of audio content creating. The microphone is simple to operate, it needs to be plugged into a computer and is ready to use. The device is budget-friendly and would be great for beginners and even for professionals. If you are looking for great a asmr microphone then do check this mic out.
The Blue Yeti USB Microphone is a great purchase for anyone who is or wants to become a content creator. One of the most important things about this product is that it produces good quality sound, is easy to use and is budget-friendly.
7. Sennheiser MKH416-P48U3 Microphone
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Sennheiser MKH416-P48U3 Microphone is considered by many in the industry to be one of the best. It is an extremely high quality microphone that is perfect for vloggers who want to add a professional atmosphere to their videos that will separate them from their competitors and give them that extra boost to their content. The extra oomph. The microphone was engineered for professional purposes. High directivity and low self noise enables users to record in even the most difficult exterior filming condition. The sound is pure and natural. There is no distortion or muddiness. The MKH416 uses a slow, gentle rise from 5 to 15 kHz to mitigate rumble. The low self noise and high sensitivity of -32 dB allows the device to output studio-worthy sound without requiring postproduction editing.
In addition, the microphone is capable of capturing basses incredibly well. Hard to find a microphone that can top that. This is a must have if you aspire to compete with the best in your field. All the high level production companies and artists are using this microphone so it only makes sense that you should get it to.
8. Blue Snowball Icb USB Microphone –
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Blue Microphones Snowball iCB USB Microphone is one of the best microphone that a asmr artist should have. It is extremely affordable and is known for its excellent sound-quality. This standard microphone features multiple mic-pickup patterns to record with. This has been chosen as asmr artist's choice for being one of the best budget USB microphones.
The microphone sounds best when concentrated on even more directly. This is beneficial for experienced and trained vocalists who have a solid microphone technique. The microphone delivers solid audio-quality even from a distance of five or six inches. The user can adjust the axis accordingly. This wonderfully designed microphone helps in preventing plosives because of the built in griller behind the surface. The microphone has been designed keeping in mind the flourishing vocalist. This blue yeti microphone is one of my favorite choice when it comes to choosea asmr microphone.
Blue Microphones Snowball iCB USB Microphone is available in black and white color. An ED is located at the top and it lights when the microphone is connected to a recording source. The microphone can be quipped into the tripod mount and can be angled upward and downward.
9. 3Dio FS Pro II FSP2-2B-003 Microphone Review
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If you want to buy the best asmr microphone then you should know about 3Dio FS Pro II FSP2-2B-003 Microphone, this is the one that will help you in getting crystal clear voice and flawless performance. For all professional work, you can use this microphone because its performance will not disappoint you. This microphones offers 3.5mm stereo jack, Two XLR outputs which are supported by Phantom power, 9V internal battery and many more. The design and built quality of this microphone is of great quality.
You can also use this microphone for wide varieties like for field recording to record the sound of nature, work as a mic in the studio, it can capture sound from 360 degrees, recording any type of voice for online videos or movies and the work related to theaters. A wide variety of usage is the main reason behind the positive 3Dio FS Pro II FSP2-2B-003 Microphone. If you are planning to buy the best one then you should consider this microphone.
10. Tascam Dr-05 Microphone Review
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If you are looking for an easy to use, affordable high quality digital microphone recorder then Tascam DR- 05 is the right choice. It's really simple to use and has high quality professional sounding audio. Like all digital recorders this too is light weight, small and easy to carry digital recorder. The Tascam DR- 05 is a small portable and easy to use handheld digital recorder. This is a perfect instrument for musicians, journalists, teachers and many more. It comes along with a 2GB card so you can start your recording right away. Clear stereo audio is captured by the integrated microphones.
There's a 3.5mm stereo mic/ line input that lets you connect external mics and sound sources. And if you want to test whether your recording was perfectly done, an integrated speaker and a 3.5mm headphone jack makes easy for you to hear your recordings. There is also a large display screen to show you all the important stuff while recording and playback. The controls on the recorder provide quick and easy single handed operation. There is also a peak reduction feature that helps in automatically setting your recording level by listening to the audio input and adjusting to the best level. The DR-05 needs a pair of standard AA batteries to function or it operates through the provided USB cable. There is also a threaded socket for convenient tripod mounting.
11. HyperX QuadCast Microphone
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If you need a microphone which sounds good without too much of fuss for your computer then you can go for Hyper X Quad cast and it is the best boon for all the streamers and gamers in the market. It is very convenient and easy to use in any good stream and podcast. Like other microphones it also comes with a stand and simple shock mount which are default and it is pre-installed and you can plugin and it will be ready to use. It has very good and clear cut sound quality.
The rotating gain control and capacitive mute button in this quad cast are quite simple and the presence of polar pattern selector creates it highly flexible for users. Its base stand does not require large space and you can set up your mount adapter to anywhere in your place. It is a multi-device and can use for chat program compatibility, the anti-vibration shock mount and led indicator in tap to mute sensor is the special feature of this device.
12. Blue Yeti X
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Blue Yeti X Microphone is a certified professional USB microphone. This audio product is so advanced and versatile. Blue Yeti X Microphone is so perfect to use in any environment. It has three capsules and four settings with different patterns. It has a true quality in your voice.
The Blue Yeti X Microphone works in a podcast and you can get better audio in your video. It is a USB microphone that allows you to record the audio or instrumentals and it has a high-quality sound. Handling and maintenance are trouble-free in this product.
Coming to its size, yes Blue Yeti X Microphone is quite big but it's better to keep on your desk. You can combine with other microphones; it has some unique settings to use and its user friendly. Another a good think about the great product of Blue Yeti X Microphone is reasonably priced.
13. Audio- Technica AT2020
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It is an amazing cost effective microphone which has great feature. Its mic has a simple cardioid polar pattern which decreases the origin of sounds from the rear and the sides, enhancing the isolation of the needed sound source. It actually captures the same which you want to capture.
There are many microphones available in the market, Audio- Technica AT2020 USB microphone is among the most popular one. It is very easy to connect through your PC. This microphone has a great capacity to work for all kinds of instrument recording, sound production, vocals, podcasts and many voice over programs. It really capture everything from small whisper sound to high volume of breaking glass or any other loud sounds. This is one of the great microphone for asmr that you can buy.
A Sneak peak in the growing popularity
The beauty of internet is that one can never predict what will go viral next. The thing that you love today might not be what you like tomorrow, and this beautiful complexity is what keeps the internet going. One such thing that has grown over the past few years and is trending now is ASMR which stands for an autonomous sensory meridian response. It sounds pretty complex but it is essentially videos and sound elements that calms a person internally. It can be anything, starting from the sounds of nature to the sounds of someone eating one's favorite snack.
A large number of YouTubers and other social media users are getting involved in creating quality contents which attract a wide range of followers for the exquisite sound which are created in the contents. The community is often found to have a sudden rise in the search for asmr content and this has encouraged more people to come up with ideas for newer releases. As more sound-related contents can be generated while having food and hence it is often chosen as a moderator in the videos.
The gesture of chewing food, unwrapping candy covers, experiencing crisp products etc are all added in the list of soothing moments for the community. Most people who view the content have peek interest in the topic and hence with the help of the media influencer a lot of brands are using the platform to promote their products and gain the extra publicity. People have started making ASMR videos on platforms like YouTube and they have started becoming successful. For all those who want to start their own ASMR channel on YouTube, here is a list of equipment needed for asmr. For recroding asmr you would need a asmr microphone and this article would help you to find the best mic for asmr. Also here's an interesting article that would love reading check it out.
Important Tools Required
People wanting to get into making asmr videos should know that there are some specialized equipment needed for asmr. Not anyone with a phone and a YouTube channel can provide the viewers with an asmr experience. The equipment needed for this are-
Microphone- A good quality 3D binaural microphone that records stereo sounds.
Pop filter – Asmr content creators will also need pop filters to cut out the harsh sounding syllables. A good video camera always comes in handy. People need to see where those beautiful sounds are coming from.
Camera – There are many good option out there. The price range could vary depending on the features that you are looking for. If you are buying one than look for cameras that comes with HD recording capabilities.
Acoustic room – Lastly, a well acoustic room is required for the recording process.
Microphone Buying Guide
A microphone is pretty much a staple in every single studio, from home-brew setups to professional recording studios. Many aspiring musicians eventually arrive at the proverbial "crossroads," where they find themselves wondering which microphone would be the best choice to opt for. And while this is one of the most common questions among musicians of all skill-levels – unfortunately, there's rarely a clear, immediate answer. This is why we've put together this beginner's guide to picking out the right microphone for you.
What Are You Trying To Record?
When it comes to picking out a new microphone, the first thing you've got to figure out is what you're going to be recording. Various mics will sound differently depending on how and where they're used.
We generally recommend to separate the majority of microphones available on the market into three core activity groups:
If you're performing live and will be moving around with the microphone, we generally recommend that you opt for a handheld microphone.
If you're presenting or doing an interview, you have two main options, depending on how discreet you'd like the setup to be. If you're not going to be on camera or a discreet microphone isn't necessary – go for a headset microphone, whereas more discrete options would lead us towards a lavalier instead.
If you're focused on audio quality and don't need the setup to be mobile, we recommend that you look into a studio microphone, these mics are purpose-built for high-quality recording.
Sound Direction And Microphone Positioning
Here's the kicker – you also have to keep in mind where you ( or the source of the sound) are going to be located with respect to the device as this has a significant part to play in which polar pattern you'll be looking for.
Let's tackle these one at a time. Here are the polar pattern choices to consider, along with their respective use-cases:
Cardioid – This option is great if you're going to be positioned directly in front of the microphone. The cardioid pattern is excellent for honing in on sounds coming from a single direction (the front), as it reduces pick up of sounds originating from behind or on either side of the device.
Super-Cardioid – If you're looking to get even more directional than you would with a cardioid pattern, the super-cardioid is for you! It functions just like a cardioid microphone but gets even more honed in and directional.
Omni Directional – As "Omni" would imply, these microphones are used to pick up sound equally from all around the mic, regardless of positioning.
Bi-Directional – These microphones focus on picking up sound from two directions, the front, and back. However, the sounds coming from both sides (left and right) of the microphone will not be picked up.
What Kind of Sound Are You Looking For?
So now we've narrowed down the pool of candidates and have a general idea of what sort of microphone we should look out for. Time to buy, right? Hold your horses!
One of the most important things to figure out when you're trying to choose the best microphone is what kind of sound you want the recording to have.
This is where the capsule comes into play. A microphone capsule will have a significant effect on the tone and quality of your sound. We like to simplify the array of available capsules into three main groups:
Dynamic Capsule – A dynamic microphone is usually recognized for a warm and full-bodied sound. These capsules are great for live performances and generally noisy environments as they do a great job of handling high levels of sound. If you play in the next up and coming alt-rock band of the decade – this one's for you!
Condenser Capsule – If you're looking to pick up the finer details and want a brighter overall sound, the condenser mic is a great buy. This setup is far more sensitive than a dynamic capsule and are frequently used for studio recording as they pick up a much more realistic sound and carry the natural details of a voice nicely.
Ribbon Capsule – Are you looking to add more oomph to your recordings with an overhead setup? If so, a ribbon microphone won't do you wrong! The ribbon capsule is well known for being able to pick up very high-frequency sounds and details. However, buyer beware – this is not a microphone to perform live over as it's a lot more fragile than a dynamic or condenser mic would be.
Most asked questions-
How much does a asmr microphone cost ?
There are many microphones that you can buy at a budget price point. You can find a good asmr microphone ranging from few dollars to thousands. But if you are just starting then you should look for microphones under $500.
What microphone do you use for Asmr ?
I mostly use the Blue Yeti USB Microphone for recording audio for asmr.
How do I record Asmr audio ?
For recording asmr audio you would need a microphone and a good editing software to edit all those audio files.
What type of microphone is best for Asmr ?
I mostly like to use a binaural type microphone. The 3Dio FS (FS-2W-001) microphone is one of my favorite choice.


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Litany of late mistakes squander Nola's gem
PHILADELPHIA -- Pat Neshek has seen every single one of the Phillies' losses this season. Tuesday night's might have been the very worst."Which one is really the worst, when you have 12 of them?" Neshek said, following a crushing 5-4 loss to the Nationals at Citizens Bank Park. "I think
PHILADELPHIA -- Pat Neshek has seen every single one of the Phillies' losses this season. Tuesday night's might have been the very worst.
"Which one is really the worst, when you have 12 of them?" Neshek said, following a crushing 5-4 loss to the Nationals at Citizens Bank Park. "I think early in the season, too, we had some really tough losses and we built on that. I know you always say this is the worst one every night, but I think everybody said that at the time that this is the worst."
The Phillies could make the case for previous losses being their most painful defeats of 2018. But several things put Tuesday's loss near, if not at, the top. First, they wasted a masterful performance from
"We've had our fair share of losses this month, and a loss like that stings pretty bad," Nola said.
Second, the Phillies carried a 3-2 lead into the ninth inning, only to watch Nationals third baseman
Third, the Phillies made two throwing errors to allow two runs to score.
Fourth, the game ended with Phillies pitcher Vince Velasquez pinch-running with one out for
"We're losing in weird ways," Phillies right-hander Tommy Hunter said. "Like, we're not getting beat. I mean, we're losing. But if you get beat, you get beat. We're beating ourselves a little bit."
Hunter pitched a perfect eighth inning and opened the ninth against Nationals slugger
"Let's go back to a dominant eighth inning, where I think he probably looked as good as he's looked all year," Kapler said. "And then pregame, what we do is we identify the very best matchup for our relievers versus every guy in their lineup and every guy on their bench, and Tommy stood out as the right guy for Harper, including our left-handed pitchers."
It is interesting that the Phillies have had the opportunity to use Avilan twice in key moments since they acquired him last week and have not used him either time.
Neshek entered and Rendon ripped a 1-2 slider over the left-field wall.
Then Alfaro flied out.
Then Velasquez left second base early.
"I wanted to put pressure on the outfield," Velasquez said. "I knew I had the base. I mean, clearly the ball wasn't even there by the time I reached third base, so I knew I was capable of taking third. I left early and I can't do anything about it. I guess it was a simple baserunning mistake, but what can I do now?"
What can the Phillies do? They have lost eight of their past 10 games, including three bullpen meltdowns in the past week, and 14 of their past 21. They have won just one series since late July.
"I don't think anybody's really, 'Oh man, it's over,'" Neshek said. "It's not like that in here at all. If anything, it's the opposite."
• Phillies bolster bench by adding Bautista
E-3 proves costly:Matt Wieters hit a ground ball to Santana with runners on second and third with one out in the seventh inning. Santana stepped on first then threw home, except his throw sailed over the head of Alfaro. Rendon scored easily, but as the ball caromed behind home plate,
"Carlos makes a play where he feels like he's going to get the most important out, which is the runner at first base, and then he's going to try to get rid of it as quick as possible," Kapler said. "Human error can happen there and he just didn't make his strongest throw. I think it's more a product of him looking to be quick and get the second out at the plate. I thought it was a real aggressive play in that regard. He makes a perfect throw and we're all fired up at that point."
E-2 proves even costlier: Zimmerman doubled and stole third base with one out in the ninth. Alfaro's throw to third sailed into the outfield, allowing Zimmerman to score and hand the Nats a 5-3 lead. It was a game-deciding insurance run.
"What Jorge needs to do in that situation is think through, 'Can [Asdrubal Cabrera] get there on time and can he really stay composed and make a strong accurate throw?' And if not, he holds on to the baseball there," Kapler said.
Nola has a 1.94 ERA in 13 starts at home this season. It is the first time the Phillies have lost a Nola start at home since Sept. 25, 2017.
• Herrera haunts Scherzer again with a homer
"I don't worry about this group at all. I believe in our players. I'm going to continue to believe in our players no matter what. Their talent level has shown that we are going to win a lot of baseball games. We have won a lot of baseball games. We go through rough stretches. We talked about that pregame. I maintain that's just part of baseball. You're going to get your butt kicked on some nights and you can't let it spill into the next day." -- Kapler, who said before the game the Phillies are a "markedly better" team today than they were at the end of July, despite their struggles
The Phillies challenged the play that lost them the game, but replay confirmed that Velasquez left second base early.
Phillies right-hander
Todd Zolecki has covered the Phillies since 2003, and for MLB.com since 2009. Follow him on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.


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Parenting is Prevention
By Frances M. Harding, Director, SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Prevention
A youth's perception of risks associated with substance use is an important determinant of whether he or she engages in substance use.
A recent SAMHSA National Survey on Drug Use and Health report (http://www.samhsa.gov/data/2k13/NSDUH099a/sr099a-risk-perception-trends.pdf) surfaced several important perceptions among adolescents aged 12 to 17. Binge drinking can be categorized as having five or more alcoholic drinks once or twice a week. The good news is that the percentage of adolescents who perceived great risk from binge alcohol use has increased from 38.2 percent in 2002 to 40.7 percent in 2011; during the same period, the actual rate of binge alcohol use among adolescents decreased from 10.7 to 7.4 percent.
The bad news: between 2007 and 2011, the percentage of adolescents who perceived great risk from smoking marijuana once or twice a week decreased from 54.6 to 44.8 percent, and the rate of past month marijuana use among adolescents increased from 6.7 to 7.9 percent.
Parents and other caring adults who provide adolescents with credible, accurate, and age-appropriate information about harm associated with substance use are an important component of prevention programming. The importance of strong, effective parenting throughout the adolescence, teenage, and young adult years has long been known to be central to helping prevent adolescents from engaging in substance use. However, it is less known but equally true that parental influence can continue to help affect their children's behavioral environment when they become young adults. Many parents feel that when a child turns 18 that their work is done—that the young person has to make his or her own choices. We often see this with parents whose children go off to college. Yet, many of these students are making poor decisions.
High rates of binge drinking take a heavy toll in injury, assault, death, risky sex practices, damages to ongoing brain development, and diminished short-and long term achievements. One way to help prevent underage drinking is by talking with teens you know about the risks of drinking alcohol. Resources (http://toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/leaders/default.aspx) are available for families, educators, and communities to help make sure that young people understand that they do not need to drink to fit in, have fun, or deal with the pressures of growing up. In addition, the National Institute on Drug Abuse has released a new resource, Family Checkup – Positive Parenting Prevents Drug Abuse (http://www.drugabuse.gov/family-checkup) to help families prevent substance use.
As parents, you have the power to prevent substance use and to help your children live happy, healthy, and productive lives.


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The Qur'an
1 - Al Fatiha (The opening)
2 - Al Baqara (The cow)
3 - Al Imran (The family of Imran)
4 - An Nisa (The women)
5 - Al Maida (The food)
6 - Al Anam (Cattle)
7 - Al Araf (The heights)
8 - Al Anfal (Spoils of war)
9 - Al Tawba (Immunity)
10 - Yunus (Jonah)
11 - Hud
12 - Yusuf (Joseph)
13 - Ar Rad (The thunder)
14 - Ibrahim (Abraham)
15 - Al Hijr (The rock)
16 - An Nahl (The bee)
17 - Bani Israil (The Israelites)
18 - Al Kahf (The cave)
19 - Maryamn (Mary)
20 - Ta-Ha
21 - Al Anbiya (The prophets)
22 - Al Hajj (The pilgrimage)
23 - Al Muminun (The believers)
24 - An Nur (The light)
25 - Al Furqan (The discrimination)
26 - Ash Shuara (The poets)
27 - An Naml (The ant)
28 - Al Qasas (The narrative)
29 - Al Ankabut (The spider)
30 - Ar Rum (The Romans)
31 - Luqman
32 - As Sajda (The adoration)
33 - Al Ahzab (The allies)
34 - Al Saba (The Saba)
35 - Al Fatir (The angels)
36 - Ya Sin
37 - As Saffat (Those who set up ranks)
38 - Saad
39 - Az Zumar (The troops)
40 - Al Ghafir (The forgiver)
41 - Fussilat (Explained in detail)
42 - Ash Shura (The council)
43 - Az Zukhruf (Gold)
44 - Ad Dukhan (Drought)
45 - Al Jathiya (Kneeling)
46 - Al Ahqaf (The dunes)
47 - Muhammad
48 - Al Fath (Victory)
49 - Al Hujraat (The apartments)
50 - Qaf
51 - Adh Dhariyat (The scatterers)
52 - At Tur (The mount)
53 - An Najm (The star)
54 - Al Qamar (The Moon)
55 - Ar Rahman (The beneficent)
56 - Al Waqia (The event)
57 - Al Hadid (Iron)
58 - Al Mujadila (The pleading woman)
59 - Al Hashr (Exile)
60 - Al Mumtahana (The examined woman)
61 - As Saff (The ranks)
62 - Al Jumua (The congregation)
63 - Al Munafiqun (The hypocrites)
64 - At Taghabun (Manifestation of losses)
65 - At Talaq (Divorce)
66 - At Tahrim (Prohibition)
67 - Al Mulk (The kingdom)
68 - Al Qalam (The pen)
69 - Al Haqqa (The reality)
70 - Al Maarij (Ascending stairways)
71 - Nuh (Noah)
72 - Al Jinn (The Jinn)
73 - Al Muzzammil (The enshrouded one)
74 - Al Muddaththir (The cloaked one)
75 - Al Qiyama (Resurrection)
76 - Al Insan (Man)
77 - Al Mursalat (The emissaries)
78 - An Naba (The tidings)
79 - An Naziat (Those who yearn)
80 - Abasa (He frowned)
81 - At Takwir (The folding up)
82 - Al Infitar (The cleaving)
83 - Al Mutaffifin (The cheats)
84 - Al Isnhiqaq (Splitting open)
85 - Al Buruj (The stars)
86 - At Tariq (The morning star)
87 - Al Ala (The most high)
88 - Al Ghashiya (The overwhelming)
89 - Al Fajr (The dawn)
90 - Al Balad (The city)
91 - Ash Shams (The Sun)
92 - Al Lail (The night)
93 - Ad Duhaa (The brightness of day)
94 - Al Inshirah (The expansion)
95 - At tin (The fig)
96 - Al Alaq (The clot)
97 - Al Qadr (The power)
98 - Al Bayyina (Clear proof)
99 - Al Zalzala (The shaking)
100 - Al Adiyat (The assaulters)
101 - Al Qaria (The calamity)
102 - At Takathur (Abundance of wealth)
103 - Al Asr (The time)
104 - Al Humaza (The slanderer)
105 - Al Fil (The elephant)
106 - Quraish (The Quraish)
107 - Al Maun (Almsgiving)
108 - Al Kauthar (Abundance)
109 - Al Kafirun (The disbelievers)
110 - An Nasr (Divine support)
111 - Al Lahab (The flame)
112 - Al Ikhlas (The unity)
113 - Al Falaq (Dawn)
114 - An Nas (Mankind)
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Muhammad Shakir
Sahih Intl
Talal Itani
Wahihuddin Khan
Yusuf Ali
Fussilat (Explained in detail) - فصلت
قُلْ أَئِنَّكُمْ لَتَكْفُرُونَ بِٱلَّذِى خَلَقَ ٱلْأَرْضَ فِى يَوْمَيْنِ وَتَجْعَلُونَ لَهُۥٓ أَندَادًا ۚ ذَٰلِكَ رَبُّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ
Ahmad Ali
Say: "Do you refuse to believe in Him who created the earth in two spans of time, and set up compeers to Him, the Lord of all the worlds?
Ali Qarai
Say, 'Do you really disbelieve in Him who created the earth in two days, and ascribe partners to Him? That is the Lord of all the worlds!'
Amhad Khan
Say "What! You disbelieve in Him Who created the earth in two days, and you appoint equals to Him? He is the Lord Of The Creation!"
Say: 'What, do you disbelieve in Him who created the earth in two days, and do you set up compeers to Him? That is the Lord of all Being.
Say, "Do you indeed [surely] disbelieve in the One Who created the earth in two periods and you set up with Him rivals? That (is the) Lord (of) the worlds."
Say thou: are ye indeed those who disbelieve in Him who hath created the earth in two days, and set up Unto Him peers? That is the Lord of the worlds.
Hilali & Khan
Say (O Muhammad SAW): "Do you verily disbelieve in Him Who created the earth in two Days and you set up rivals (in worship) with Him? That is the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists).
Tell them, (O Prophet): "Do you indeed disbelieve in Him and assign compeers to Him Who created the earth in two days? He is the Lord of all beings of the Universe.
Muhammad Sarwar
Say, "Do you really disbelieve in the One Who created the earth in two days? Do you consider things equal to Him? He is the Lord of the Universe.
Muhammad Shakir
Say: What! do you indeed disbelieve in Him Who created the earth in two periods, and do you set up equals with Him? That is the Lord of the Worlds.
Say (O Muhammad, unto the idolaters): Disbelieve ye verily in Him Who created the earth in two Days, and ascribe ye unto Him rivals? He (and none else) is the Lord of the Worlds.
Say: 'Do you disbelieve in Him who created the earth in two days? And do you set up equals with Him? He is the Lord of the Worlds'
Sahih Intl
Say, "Do you indeed disbelieve in He who created the earth in two days and attribute to Him equals? That is the Lord of the worlds."
Talal Itani
Say, "Do you reject the One who created the earth in two days? And you attribute equals to Him? That is the Lord of the Universe."
Qul ainnakum latakfuroona biallathee khalaqa alarda fee yawmayni watajAAaloona lahu andadan thalika rabbu alAAalameena
Wahihuddin Khan
Say, "What! Do you indeed deny Him who created the earth in two Days [periods] and do you set up equals with Him? He is the Lord of the Universe."
Yusuf Ali
Say: Is it that ye deny Him Who created the earth in two Days? And do ye join equals with Him? He is the Lord of (all) the Worlds.
وَجَعَلَ فِيهَا رَوَٰسِىَ مِن فَوْقِهَا وَبَٰرَكَ فِيهَا وَقَدَّرَ فِيهَآ أَقْوَٰتَهَا فِىٓ أَرْبَعَةِ أَيَّامٍ سَوَآءً لِّلسَّآئِلِينَ
Ahmad Ali
He placed firm stabilisers rising above its surface, blessed it with plenty and growth, and ingrained the means of growing its food within it, sufficient for all seekers, in four spans.
Ali Qarai
He set in it firm mountains, [rising] above it, blessed it, and ordained in it, in four days, [various] means of sustenance, equally for all seekers.
Amhad Khan
And in it He placed mountains as anchors from above it, and blessings in it, and appointed the sustenance for those who dwell in it – all this in four days; a proper answer to those who question.
'And He set therein firm mountains over it, and He blessed it, and He ordained therein its diverse sustenance in four days, equal to those who ask.'
And He placed therein firmly-set mountains above it and He blessed therein, and determined therein its sustenance in four periods equal, for those who ask.
And He placed therein mountains firmly rooted rising above it, and blessed it, and ordained therein the sustenance thereof, all this in four days: comglete: this for the inquirers.
Hilali & Khan
He placed therein (i.e. the earth) firm mountains from above it, and He blessed it, and measured therein its sustenance (for its dwellers) in four Days equal (i.e. all these four 'days' were equal in the length of time), for all those who ask (about its creation).
(After creating the earth) He set up firm mountains on it, blessed it, and provided it with sustenance in proportion to the needs of all who seek (sustenance). All this was done in four days.
Muhammad Sarwar
In four days He placed the mountains on it, blessed it, and equally measured out sustenance for those who seek sustenance.
Muhammad Shakir
And He made in it mountains above its surface, and He blessed therein and made therein its foods, in four periods: alike for the seekers.
He placed therein firm hills rising above it, and blessed it and measured therein its sustenance in four Days, alike for (all) who ask;
He set firm mountains on top (of the earth) and He blessed it. And in four days He ordained in it many provisions, equal to those who ask.
Sahih Intl
And He placed on the earth firmly set mountains over its surface, and He blessed it and determined therein its [creatures'] sustenance in four days without distinction - for [the information] of those who ask.
Talal Itani
He placed stabilizers over it; and blessed it; and planned its provisions in four days, equally to the seekers.
WajaAAala feeha rawasiya min fawqiha wabaraka feeha waqaddara feeha aqwataha fee arbaAAati ayyamin sawaan lilssaileena
Wahihuddin Khan
He placed firm mountains on the earth, and blessed it. He measured out its means of sustenance all in four Days; this is for those who ask for it.
Yusuf Ali
He set on the (earth), mountains standing firm, high above it, and bestowed blessings on the earth, and measure therein all things to give them nourishment in due proportion, in four Days, in accordance with (the needs of) those who seek (Sustenance).


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Crop Production
The Commercial Horticulture Program provides multidimensional research-based information, support services, and training to a growing horticulture industry across Alabama. This includes the nursery and landscape industry and specialty crop producers using conventional or organic production systems.
Impacts across Food System Tiers
One of the major tasks of the Alabama Extension Commercial Horticulture Team is to support the various components of the overall food production system. For this impact report, we have adopted the tiered food system framework developed by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems (figure 1). Clearly, the commercial horticulture programs are effective with new collaborations being forged with major food distributors as the specialty crop industry grows.
Commercial Horticulture Resources
- Traditional Media -Handbooks, Technical Publications, IPM Slide Charts
- New Media – E-Newsletters, Online Courses, Social Media, Multilingual Website, Mobile App
- On-Farm Services – Group Training, Demonstrations, One-on-one Consultations
TIER 0 IMPACTS (Personal Food Production)
Backyard, Urban & Community Gardens
Commercial Horticulture regional Extension agents and specialists, in collaboration with the Home Grounds Extension Team, provided more than 500 hours of training to 300 Master Gardeners. At one of the locations, this collaborative effort resulted in nearly 2,000 pounds of food production at a community garden in Florence. This food is valued at $3,928 at the current retail market price. The community garden in Fayetteville, Georgia, is the largest donator of food to the food bank in Atlanta. With many new community gardens active around the state, the commercial horticulture team continues to support gardening efforts to raise public awareness regarding the local food production system and the health benefits at the individual level.
TIER 1 IMPACTS (Direct or Retail Marketing by Farmers)
Several commercial horticulture team projects are in this category because a majority of specialty crop producers are small- to medium-sized diversified farms that grow multiple crops throughout the
year. Food is marketed by growers through direct channels such as farmers markets, farm stands, restaurants, and community supported agriculture.
Alabama Beginning Farmer Program
Project Leader: Ayanava Majumdar
Background: Funded by the USDA Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development Program (BFRDP), the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Block Grants (ADAI-SCBG), and the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) programs, Operation Grow provides hands-on training and grassroots networking opportunities to beginning farmers, with special emphasis on underserved communities and military veterans. This is one of the flagship programs in Alabama Extension horticulture. Many technical service providers help amplify program effectiveness in all corners of the state.
Collaborators: Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network, Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group, Farmscape Solutions, Crotovina, Inc., The United Christian Community Association
Number of Participants: 1,161
Audience Diversity:
Evaluation Techniques: On-farm interviews, event surveys, learning assessments, e-survey, and telephonic impact surveys
Adoption Rate for Recommendation: 90 percent for direct consultation
Beginning Farmer Success Rate: 64% with 70+ business/marketing/food safety plans developed
Value of Business Consultancy: $506,363 (savings for farmers)
Crop Improved/Saved: $2.5 million
Total Impact: $2.9 million
Farming Barriers Reduced: 18% reduction in access to information; 30% reduction in need for marketing training; 55% crop losses prevented due to IPM plans.
Return on Investment: 10:1
TIER 2 IMPACTS (Wholesale Marketing with Strategic Partners)
These programs are aimed to support rapidly growing farms that sell produce to strategic marketing partners, such as food cooperatives, food banks, and other local or regional food distributors.
Sustainable Horticultural Crop Production Reactive Program
Background: Fruit, vegetable, and tree nut production in Alabama is one of the fastest growing farming systems and is valued at $161 million with value addition of $103 million. The commercial horticulture industry supports more than 1,100 jobs and is one of the fastest growing industries in the state. Fueled by population growth and rapid urbanization, the demand for local foods is at an all-time high.
Goals: Provide research-based answers to production- related issues in commercial horticulture. Offer reactive services (on-farm consultation) in response to producer queries; develop or update publications; train and support crop advisers for critical issues; develop marketing materials to increase consumer awareness of local food systems.
Outputs: Regional Extension agents, Extension specialists, and county Extension coordinators answer more than 9,000 phone calls and 20,000 emails along with 400+ field visits annually to support the rapidly growing commercial horticulture industry statewide. More than 50 public service announcements and social media alerts were created for producers and consumers. Since 2010, Commercial Horticulture has also provided 20+ pest and event alerts to all subscribers of the Alabama IPM Communicator e-newsletter (66,000 emails; viewership 25%).
Evaluation Techniques: Commercial Horticulture Extension Team has developed a rapid service quality survey using Qualtrics with a QR code that is used in the field by clients themselves or by regional Extension agents. This captures immediate impact along with grower testimonials regarding the quality of service.
Adoption Rate for Recommendations: Based on 59 responses from an impact survey, overall adoption rate was 96% with 20 to 40% yield improvement in specialty crops.
Overall Impact Estimate: Statewide economic impact exceeding $18 million via direct programing
Return on Investment: 67:1
Tier 3 Impacts (Large Volume Aggregation with Major Food Distributors)
Commercial horticulture programs in Tier 3 assist producers in meeting the high-volume production and food safety standards demanded by some large national food aggregation and distribution companies, such as Sysco, Whole Foods, and Walmart).
Best Management Practices: Impact on Peach Producers
Project leaders: Gary Gray, Edgar Vinson, Elina Coneva
Background: This program promotes the use of best management practices in commercial horticulture industries, concentrating on optimization of practices related to pest management, freeze damage mitigation, dormancy issues as well as the proper cultivar selection to enhance economic, environmental, and community sustainability.
Collaborators: Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association
Audience diversity:
Evaluation techniques: Event survey
Adoption rate for recommendation among producers: 61%
Impact estimate (regional): $3.8 million
Key project resource: Southeastern Peach, Nectarine, and Plum Pest Management and Culture Guide
Return on investment: 67:1
Produce Market Demands & Food Safety
Project Leader: Kristin Woods
Background: Market demands and regulatory requirements for food safety training are significant challenges facing Alabama produce growers. The Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule (FSMA PSR) went into effect in January 2016. This law requires that a representative from each farm attend a Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) or equivalent training course. The PSA training held in Montgomery included 52 attendees who are now PSA trainers and able to conduct training for growers. Alabama trainers attending included representatives from Auburn University, Alabama A&M University, Tuskegee University, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, industry groups, nonprofit groups, and tribal nations.
The volume of trainers now available will ensure that Alabama growers are able to maintain competitiveness in the market and meet the FSMA PSR requirements.
Impact Estimate: This is a new, multiteam educational activity that benefits whole farms. The number of farms with produce safety compliance is on the rise.
Key Project Resource: Produce Safety Alliance Curriculum
Professional Services
Alabama Green Industry Training Center, Inc. (Professional Services)
Project Leader: John Nabors
Participants: Landscape contractors, hired workers, team managers
Direct Participants (Client Contact, Class Attendees, & Exams): 1,051
Indirect participants: Community Use, Partner Meetings, 832; AGITC web page and social media, Facebook, Twitter, 3,504; electronic class flyer views, 6,374
Evaluation Techniques: Post-event surveys
Audience Diversity: Client direct contacts from across Alabama. Includes labor positions, small business owners, and corporate management. Social media posts are reaching well past state lines, and the electronic flyers are reaching worldwide.
Key Project Resources: The Alabama Green Industry Training Center website at www.agitc.org, www.alclp.org); "Ornamental and Turf Pest Control Manual"; "Common Insect and Disease Pests of Turfgrass and Ornamental Plants"; and the Alabama Extension commercial applicator website at http://www.aces.edu/ anr/pesticidemgt/CommercialApplicatorInfo.php.
Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association
Collaborators: Board of Directors, Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association; Hunter McBrayer, Alabama Farmers Federation
Audience Diversity:
Evaluation Techniques: Event survey
Adoption Rate for Recommendation: 61%
Impact Estimate: $3.8 million
Return on Investment: 67:1
Producer Testimonials
"Info shared by Extension personnel is vital to our farming community. It helps our learning curve so we can be profitable quicker when branching out into other ventures. Advisement on chemicals and diseases is a critical area for us by Extension personnel in our peach operation."
"The IPM newsletter is very valuable for me. I use the information and read all emails. Then click on the links. I like to look over the events section and decide which one I would like to attend."
Download a PDF of Commercial Horticulture: Making a Difference in the Food System (2018–19 Impacts), ANR-2185.


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These are the best airports in the world for wellness
From anti-jet lag facials to manicures, these airports provide it all.
New research from Netflights has revealed the best airports in the world for wellness, which provide passengers with an environment that makes them feel healthy and happy.
Coming in first is Frankfurt Airport in Germany, loved for its silent chairs, peaceful leisure zones, open-air rooftop terrace, yoga room and spa facilities with a range of treatments for passengers waiting for a flight.
Elsewhere, airport spas that include anti-jet lag facials, manicures, pedicures and waxing are available at 17 of the airports studied, while 13 also had massage services available.
'Wellness, whether in mind or body, is really of the moment, so we hope travellers find our ranking guide useful in helping them understand how they can maintain their regime even while they're at the airport,' Andrew Shelton, Netflights' Managing Director said.
'In recent years especially, airports have become much more than just places you go to catch a flight or return from somewhere. Along with incredible shopping and a wide choice of places to eat and drink, it's natural that more of them should now also reflect the general impetus towards people maintaining a healthy lifestyle wherever they are, with an increasingly broad range of gyms, studios or places of worship and reflection.'
Taking the winning spot is Frankfurt Airport in Germany for its swish facilities and state-of-the-art spa. From manicures, to anti-jet lag facials, pedicures and waxing, it provides everything passengers could possibly need. If you got delayed here it really wouldn't be so bad.
In second place is Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, the world's fourth busiest airport. It was also rated the world's best destination for a stop-over last year, with close proximity to the city's buzzy centre.
Dubai airport is loved for its zen garden, which is filled with fish ponds, shrubs, bushes and palm trees for passengers to unwind in as they wait to board. Plus, the duty free here is like nowhere else, so a layover wouldn't be a bad idea at all.
As well as providing visitors with a plethora of shops and restaurants, Changi airport also provides a huge rooftop swimming pool, cinema and several gardens.
Hong Kong International Airport is loved for its stellar architecture and incredible skyline. If you've got time to spend inside, book in for a massage or indulge in the local cuisine. Wellness is at the heart of all they do here and it creates an unforgettable experience for passengers.
The second-busiest airport in Canada, YVR is situated by stunning natural places such as Iona Beach, providing breathtaking views. It's a brilliant airport to relax and unwind when waiting to board a flight.
One of the busiest airports, JFK also made it into the top 10, as a place people considered themselves happy and healthy.
Less than 30 minutes from Central Tokyo, this airport is loved for its peaceful feel and vibrant location.
With a meditation zone, gym and yoga classes on offer, SFO airport provides brilliant facilities to those who pass through. If you haven't quite got enough time for an exercise class, relax at the many restaurants and indulge in something simply delicious.
With heavy winter weather, Toronto's famous airport is well-equipped for passengers' flights being grounded for longer than usual. There are rest zones and comfortable sleeping pods, so you won't have to worry about trying to sleep on uncomfortable plastic chairs.


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Roatán Dive Vacation
Here, you can spend a week-long Roatán dive vacation and not see another dive boat. Our location on Oak Cay makes us the only dive operator this far east. Reef House has many Honduras dive travel packages but regardless of what you choose, there will be very little diving pressure. In fact, most of our dives sites are only frequented by our own dive boat.
Our reefs are healthy and pristine, covered with huge vase sponges, soft corals, and giant sea fans. Also, thousands of creatures await your visit at every Roatán dive site. The only thing missing is other divers.
Reef House is remote but not so remote that you'll miss out on classic Roatán dives like Calvin's Crack or White House. Even these are less than a 30-minute boat ride away from us.
Dive! Dive! Dive!
Typical Roatán dive vacation packages include 2-tank morning dives, plus a single tank afternoon dive. When the conditions are good (they usually are), Wednesday or Thursday's afternoon dive will be replaced with a night dive at our own reef.
Reef House has the best dives in Roatán because although our dives are guided, they are flexible. We know you take Honduras dive vacations for a reason so we don't set limits on your bottom time and we won't ever make you feel like part of a herd.
A typical dive here is a wall dive. After what's sure to be one of Divemaster Davitt's classic dive site briefings, he'll ask you to "meet me in my office!" Some divers back-roll off the side of the boat, while others prefer a giant stride from the swim step. Both Davitt and our Captain, Choco, will be on hand to help if needed or to pass down camera equipment.
You'll meet on the bottom as a loose group in about 30 feet of water. Most divers choose to keep within range of Davitt. Having been diving these reefs for over 20 years, he knows what's under every ledge. For example, just about every diver wants to see seahorses. They're tiny and Davitt knows where they are. Davitt carries a rattle you'll surely want to listen for.
Choose Honduras for your next dive travel vacation. The best dive resorts are in Roatán and they have walls that are spectacular and deep. We will generally plan dives for less than 100 feet, and choose sites to avoid reverse profiles. Along every wall, you can expect deep fissures and overhangs, lush with marine critters of every description.
Water temperatures near Roatán diving resorts typically range from 78 to 82 degrees depending on the time of year you take your Honduras dive vacations. During the wet season, rain can cool the surface temperature a bit. Visibility is usually 80+ feet and can be over 100. Like temperature, weather, and time of year will affect visibility.
Our Dive Boat
Our dive boat, the Henry Morgan, provides comfortable access to Roatán's best dive sites. She comfortably accommodates 15 divers, frequently fewer. Tank ranks run down the center, providing back-roll access to the water from just about anywhere on the boat. If you prefer, you can giant stride off the water-level swim step.
The ride is comfortable and dry, with protection from the sun as well as the occasional squall. On board, we carry drinking water and snacks, plus rinse tanks for your cameras along with other necessities.
You'll exit the water by handing cameras up to Davitt and Choco. Next, you'll remove your scuba unit in the water, which they'll pull on board. This way you won't have to climb a slippery ladder onto a rocking boat carrying 40+ pounds of gear. After your dive, head back to your Roatán dive resort to relax.


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Monday, 18th Jun 2018
Betting Tip
Betting Tip
Wolferton Stakes betting tips from Royal Ascot 2018 at Horsebetting.com talk up Prince Khalid owned horses Mirage Dancer and Monarchs Glen for the Listed 1m 2f contest that closes the opening day of the meeting on Tuesday, 19 June. Ante post favourite Laraaib is also worth considering, according to our 2018 Wolferton Stakes betting tips, and here's why.Mirage Dancer can deliver in WolfertonLast year's Hampton Court Stakes third Mirage Dancer will be all the rage for the Listed Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot this year if Benbatl advertises the form earlier on Tuesday's card (17:35).
The Sir Michael Stoute trained four-year-old is dropping back down to that 1m 2f distance again after winning over a mile-and-a-half in this grade well last time out at Goodwood. Sent off the even-money favourite, Mirage Dancer was produced upsides to lead 1f out and was soon in command. He looked value for more than the three-length winning margin over Euginio, who re-opposes in this, as the son of Frankel was eased at the finish.
Prior to that, Mirage Dancer was beaten just a neck at Ascot by Barsanti and also posted a solid third behind Cracksman in the Group 2 Great Voltigeur Stakes at York on his penultimate start of last season. Dropping down to a mile-and-a-quarter should present no problem for this Prince Khalid owned colt, so Mirage Dancer rates a solid bet to bring home the spoils for his royal connections.Laraaib respected and a dangerAnte post favourite Laraaib is the sole course and distance winner in the 16-strong lineup, so he's entitled to respect. Trained by Owen Burrows, the four-year-old notched a handicap success at the venue and over the trip 11 months and three starts ago.
After tracking the leaders on the inner, Laraaib was ridden and made progress over two out to lead before the furlong marker. He was soon clear and a ready two-length winner. Connections have since pitched him into group company where Laraaib has ran with credit, first when a 5 3/4 lengths third to Frankuus last season and then on reappearance when chasing home Poet's Word in the Gordon Richards Stakes at Sandown.
Now eased in grade, Laraaib could easily enhance his career record to three wins in six. He is a clear danger to Mirage Dancer in what looks a wide-open renewal of the Wolferton.Monarchs Glen is great each-way valueWith some firms paying four places on the race, Prince Khalid's other entrant Monarchs Glen looks a very solid each-way angle for the winning combination of John Gosden and Frankie Dettori.
This four-year-old is top rated in the field, having won at Listed and Group 3 level on his final two starts of last season. Monarchs Glen followed up on a short-head success over this trip at Goodwood when going away at the finish over a furlong shorter at Newmarket. Connections were then keen to send him to Meydan for a crack at Group 1 company during the Dubai World Cup meeting. Monarchs Glen was never beaten than mid-division and beaten 28 lengths by Benbatl, but that reappearance run was surely too bad to be true.
Not all horses travel overseas well, so now back on home turf he should give a much better account of himself. Monarchs Glen looks a serious each-way player among Wolferton Stakes betting tips if treating him on the pick of his form at the tail end of 2017. This distance clearly suits and there are enough reasons to forgive that poor run out in the Middle East, including a very tasty price and extra places available in this.Your Next Bet


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While cotton prices are holding their own at 80 cents per pound, they have seen pressure and come off of recent highs. What's driving the market? According to Darren Hudson, director of the International Center for Ag Competitiveness at Texas Tech, there are two factors driving the market: cotton supply and currency depreciation.
"After planting time, it didn't look as bad as people thought it was going to be. So, there was some added production in the system that people were thinking about," Hudson explains. "Then we've also seen some pretty rapid currency depreciation both in customers like Turkey and in competitors like Brazil and India, and those have put pressure on U.S. prices as well."
Because Texas has been in a severe drought for the entire growing season, farmers are abandoning dryland cotton crops at an alarming rate.
"I think some of the dry land acres, especially from sort of Plainview, Texas south, we could see as high as 75% in each county abandonment on dry land," he says.
According to Hudson there could still be some surprises left in the cotton market. While China isn't buying as much cotton as they were before the tariffs, they are still purchasing U.S. cotton.
"I mean, the tariffs have I've taken a bite out of their willingness to buy," he says. "They are buying forward into the in the 2019 crop year, but other countries have stepped up to the table a bit."
The textile process has moved to Southeast Asia which is growing markets for U.S. cotton, Hudson explains.
"Vietnam is now the largest consumer of U.S. cotton, but also Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, places like that," he explains. "We're losing Turkey at this point, because of the currency issues [and] that's a little bit troublesome. That could cause us a little bit of pressure on price."
On the other hand, if the currencies "move in the right direction" demand could increase.
"As long as we don't get any bad news, I think we're in decent shape going forward," he says. "Everything else is baked in the pie, so hopefully we'll get some good news and go the right direction."


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Well nobody submitted a correct answer for the Spot The World Chess Champions picture quiz so Stuart won't have to put his hand in his pocket for anybody's Life Membership !!
The answer to which two of the people depicted in the painting have NOT won the World Championship is :
a) 2nd from left standing - Serkan Ergun, the artist, who for all I know may not even play chess.
b) 4th from left standing - Susan Polgar, who has won the Women's World Championship but not the actual World Championship.
The full list of people in the painting is :
Seated: Kasparov, Spassky, Alekhine, Karpov, Botvinnik and Lasker.
Standing: Kramnik, Ergün (the artist), Capablanca, Polgar, Smyslov, Steinitz, Fischer, Anand, Petrosian, Tal and Euwe.
Welcome to the Fenton Chess Club website. We are based at the Tollgate Hotel, Ripon Road, Blurton, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 3BS. We meet on Monday evenings from 8:00 onwards. Whether you are a beginner or an expert you can be sure of a warm welcome. We provide the opportunity to play either competitive chess or just social games. We are affiliated to the North Staffs And District Chess Association, the Staffordshire Chess Association and the English Chess Federation.


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Repost: #bereavedmothersday Bereaved Mother's Dayby Ellen M. DuBois on 05/08/20
Thinking of you all and sending you love on Bereaved Mother's Day.
Welcome to MiscarriageHelp.com. My name is Ellen DuBois, host of this site, miscarriage survivor, and author of I Never Held You: Miscarriage, Grief, Healing and Recovery. If you or someone you love has suffered a miscarriage, please know you're not alone. Connect with people who understand.
Note: Some people find it difficult to post comments here because it's not very clear how to do it. Just hit the "comment" link under any post. I'll get your comment and respond. If it's easier, please email me. [email protected]


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Internship Investment Management (full time or part time)
Round2 Capital Partners is an alternative investment fund located in Vienna. We finance innovative growth companies in Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Sweden offering a unique financing instrument. We ourselves are an innovative player in the European market for risk capital and primarily target companies with digital business models. Our mission is to take entrepreneurs to the next level without dilution.
We are looking for interns (m/f) for our investment management team who want to start a 3-4 months internship starting August or September 2019. You will report directly to the managing partners and will get to know all phases of the investment process.
We are offering a professional setting in a small and motivated team at a central location in Vienna, Austria.
Your responsibilites:
- Supporting the managing partners in deal flow generation and analysis
- Supporting the analysis and coordination of documents in the due diligence process
- Entry and analysis of financial statements
- Autonomous preparation of market analysis and company profiles
- Preparation of presentations for the investment committee
- Preparing investor presentation material
- Support of portfolio company controlling
- Support of investor portfolio reporting and portfolio statistics
Your profile:
- Are in your master studies and specializing in Corporate Finance or Investment Banking
- Are highly motivated and proactive
- Learn fast and can handle stress
- Are an analytical and conceptual thinker
- Have experience with financial statement analysis and company valuations
- Have excellent German and English skills
- Are a professional Excel and PowerPoint user
The internship will be remunerated with EUR 1.400,- per month (full-time, 40h/week).
Are you interested? Please send your application to Isabella Hermann-Schön: firstname.lastname@example.com
Please state for how long you would like to join us.


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So the other day I went to the Trafford Centre with my sister and I couldn't resist going into Lush to buy my favourite bubble bar. I ended coming out with more products but I couldn't resist the urge to try out some of their other face products! I've had these products for around a week now and wanted to test them all out so I could write an honest review and see how the face products helped my skin and if they do what they say.
'When you're chewing on life's gristle, don't grumble, give a whistle! Hop in the bath with one of these uplifting bubble bars, Sicilian mandarin, bergamot and tangerine essential oils to help you look on the bright side of life! Its jazzy bright colours will create magnificent orange bath water, and the sunny citrus fragrance is sure to leave you jolly and refreshed.'
This bubble bar smells like fresh oranges and citrusy the smell instantly makes me feel so fresh and clean!
My sister introduced me to this and ever since I always have to go back to Lush and repurchase it. When using this i take 1/4 of the bubble bar and crumble it under the hot tap and it creates lots of bubbles and turns the bath a lovely orange colour. I always use this when I'm feeling a little under the weather or I need a pick me up.
This bubble bar is £4.75 and you can find it here.
'Nettles, rosemary and rice bran vinegar work to cleanse the skin, removing dirt and grease, leaving bright and beautifully clean skin. Chamomile blue oil and rose absolute are used for balancing skin tone. Rice bran and ground almonds will gently exfoliate the skin and when mixed with water, the almonds create a soft cleansing milk. Our chlorophyllin is extracted from alfalfa, which is rich in vitamins and minerals and is great for revitalising the skin.'
I've never tried any of Lush's face & body cleansers so I decided to give two a go as I have heard their cleansers work well. Herbalism is this bright green colour which can be a little off-putting when its going on your face but it does not stain the skin. The only bad thing about this cleanser for me is that I don't like the smell but then again it isn't going to smell amazing as they don't add any un natural perfume scents etc to it.
To use this I took a small amount and added water to it and mixed it into a paste, I then massaged it into my skin and left it for a few seconds and then washed off with warm water and patted my skin dry with a towel. After using this a few times I have noticed my skin has become a lot smoother and my face has become a little more brighter.
I feel like this is a great face cleanser that you can use once or twice a week to help exfoliate and balance your skin.
This product is £6.75 for 100g and you can find it here.
BB Seaweed
'A calming fresh face mask with fresh seaweed, ground almonds, rose absolute and aloe vera to soothe and soften the skin. We also use rosemary oil for its regenerative qualities, kaolin to remove any excess dirt or oil, and millet flakes to gently exfoliate away dead skin as you scrub it off. To use, smooth a generous layer of this mask onto your face and leave for 10 to 15 minutes.'
After the last face mask I bought from Lush I had to try out their other ones and picked up the BB Seaweed fresh face mask. This smells not too strong but I like the smell of this as it smells clean and fresh. You leave this in the fridge but you can always take it out a few minutes before you use it to get it to room temperature incase you don't like cold things being put on your face.
I apply a good medium amount onto my skin while either in the bath or relaxing in bed and leave for around 5 -10 minutes, when I remove it with warm water my face feels so much nicer and I have noticed it has helped my break out and also has helped my face to look brighter.
This product is £6.50 for 75g and you can find it here.
Angels On Bare Skin
'This incredibly gentle cleanser is made from 100% natural ingredients. Inspired by a mediaeval recipe and topped off with lavender flowers, this contains kaolin to absorb grease and dirt, leaving skin clean and nourished. Lavender oil and rose absolute calm the skin. As you mix your solid cleanser with water to form a paste, the ground almonds create almond milk which helps to tone and brighten the skin. This can be used all over your body as well as your face.'
I also picked up this cleanser while at Lush, I saw this on the way out and decided to buy it as i wanted something that would help even out my skin tone. The smell is quite bland which I do not mind and the texture of it is not harsh on the skin.
I take a small amount on add water to it and then massage it into my skin focusing on the areas that I feel are more uneven than the rest. I then leave for a few minutes and then wash off with warm water and pat my face dry with a towel.
I use this every day and I have noticed a big difference with my skin, it is starting to look more even and it brightens my skin and leaves me skin looking a little dewy/glowy which I like.
This product is £6.75 for 100g and you can find it here.
Ocean Salt
'Limes steeped in vodka, grapefruit and lashings of salt go into this invigorating face and body scrub. Sea salt is rich in minerals and is excellent for scrubbing away any dead skin. We also add rich, silky avocado butter, coconut oil and seaweed absolute to keep your skin soft, smooth and conditioned. If you feel you need a good scrub down, apply to dry skin and rub all over using circular motions, or for a more gentle buff, use on damp skin.'
I was given this tester by the lovely lady who served me in Lush I have yet to try out this product because I have two other cleansers and didn't want to use too many products on my face. I already feel I will enjoy this as the smell is amazing.
This is £7.75 for 120g and you can find it here.
Blue Skies and Fluffy White Clouds
'A double-sized bubble bar scented for when you need to get away from it all, this bubble bar will help you float off. Patchouli and frankincense give it an exotic, hypnotic fragrance that helps you relax. This melts into your bathwater, turning the water sky-blue, dotted with foam clouds. Patchouli is used as a relaxant by aromatherapists, while frankincense and cinnamon leaf oil add spicy, deep tones to the calming scent.'
This bubble bar sends your bath a lovely light blue colour I am unsure on the smell as it's quite bland and does not smell fruity like the other one I have. It leaves me feeling moisturised and I think it's a good bubble bar for an everyday bath.
This bubble bar is £4.75 and you can find it here.
A lot of people are put off Lush's products as they can be expensive but they are made out of 100% natural products and they don't react to your skin as they have no added chemicals in the products. So if your unsure of the products go and speak to someone who works there and ask them what product is best for your skin type and maybe ask for a tester before you buy it but I highly recommend Lush cleansers & toners as they have helped improve my skin and I have not reacted to any of their masks or face cleansers like I sometimes have with other face products.
What's your favourite Lush product?
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Katie x
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15,600 Ogoni farmers and fishermen whose lives were devastated by two large Shell oil spills in 2008 and 2009 will be celebrating as the company's Nigerian subsidiary announces a £55m settlement. British banks will start to transfer 600,000 naira (about £2,100) into each of the local people's accounts and the community will be given millions to build health clinics and refurbish its schools. Shell's first offer to the Bodo community in 2011 is understood to have been £4,000. This was raised to £18m in 2013 but was also rejected. According to Shell, the villagers had demanded £300m for the damage done.
The settlement, split £35m for individuals and £20m for the Bodo community, avoids Shell having to defend a potentially embarrassing London high court case which was due to start shortly. It is thought to be the largest payout to any African community following environmental damage and the first time that compensation for an oil spill has been paid directly to affected individuals rather than to local chiefs.
"It's several years' earning. I don't think I have ever seen a happier bunch of people. The minimum wage in Nigeria is 18,000 naira a month and 70% of the Bodo population live below the poverty line. Every single one of the 15,600 has said yes to the deal," said London lawyer Martyn Day whose team of 20 has just returned from the delta after negotiating the settlement and helping to set up thousands of bank accounts for Ogoni people who did not have one.
In a separate development, the company's Nigerian subsidiary Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) said it expected to start to clean up its pollution in the Bodo fishing grounds and swamps "within months". Shell had initially estimated that around 4,000 barrels of oil were spilt in the two events, but oil experts calculated from film footage that it could have been 60 times as much. According to Amnesty International, Shell had intentionally underestimated the spills in an attempt to minimise compensation payments.
Amnesty International accused Shell of trying to evade its responsibilities and said thousands of other people living near its old pipelines were at risk from spills.
Audrey Gaughran, the charity's director of global issues, said: "Oil pollution in the Niger Delta is one of the biggest corporate scandals of our time. Shell needs to provide proper compensation, clear up the mess and make the pipelines safer, rather than fighting a slick PR campaign to dodge all responsibility."
Styvn Obodoekwe, a spokesman for the Nigerian centre for environment, human rights and development said: "Oil giant Shell's long-overdue compensation payout to a community devastated by oil spills is an important victory for the victims of corporate negligence."


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Dessert & Bread
Collection by Rania Chebib • Last updated 9 weeks ago
Salt River Bars - Lovely Little Kitchen
These Salt River Bars are sweet, salty, chewy, creamy, crunchy, chocolatey PERFECTION! Everyone who tries them LOVES them!
How To Make Delicious Tea Lattes
See how to make tea lattes at home and get tips, tricks, and delicious tea latte recipes from chai to chamomile herbal tea lattes.
Sweet Bread Recipe
Make this incredible Sweet Bread in just 5 minutes with staple ingredients! This must have no yeast sweet bread recipe makes a delicious breakfast, snack or gift!
My Lavender London Fog Latte Recipe will be your new favorite drink! Iced with homemade lavender concentrate and either black or Earl grey tea, it's delish!
Orange Poppy Seed Ricotta Cookies - Yummy Addiction
Try these soft and cakey vanilla and cardamom flavored orange poppy seed ricotta cookies with orange glaze!
Strawberry Banana Bread - Crazy For Crust
Easy Strawberry Banana Bread - a banana bread made from pancake mix and filled with tons of strawberries and a strawberry glaze on top.
Easy London Fog Drink (Earl Grey Tea Latte)
London Fog is a, Earl Grey tea latte with warm milk, vanilla extract, and sweetened with sugar. Make this London Fog drink at home with this easy recipe!
EASY Oatmeal Cookies (Soft & Chewy!) - I Heart Naptime
These delicious oatmeal cookies are crispy around the edges and soft and chewy in the center. So easy to make and even easier to eat!
Peaches And Cream Bread
Peaches and Cream Bread is a deliciously baked quick bread. It is incredibly moist and the fresh peaches with the sweet cream icing make it summer perfect.
Pistachio & Strawberry Friands
I'm not sure when it was that I first saw a picture of one of the window displays at Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi's Restaurant " Ottolen...
French Almond Cake with Lavender Lemon Glaze {Appreciation Post}
A delightfully graceful, delicious, yet simple and easy to make lavender cake. This cake is fit for the most elegant of tea rooms!
Chamomile & Peach Iced Tea
Lavender Latte - Iced Lavender Vanilla Latte Recipe
This lavender latte is a spring dream come true! It starts with a homemade lavender vanilla syrup that is super flavorful and can be use in cocktails too! The espresso and milk make for the creamiest, dreamiest coffee ever!
Caramel Slice
A caramel slice recipe that's easy to make and works as promised - a creamy caramel filling and chooclate that doesn't crack when you cut into it!
Blackberry Infused Earl Grey Iced Tea Latte · Fresh Flavorful
Blackberry Infused Earl Grey Iced Tea Latte with it's rich, plum color and sweet, bright flavor is a beautiful addition to your summer table.
Pink Lavender Lemonade | Fresh Lavender & Essential Oils
Make this scrumptious pink lavender lemonade with either fresh lavender from the garden or chose an essential oil. Either way... You're gonna win!


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Events for October 28, 2019
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9:30 am
Pilates Mat (Levels 1- 1.5)
Pilates is an anaerobic, low-impact, resistance training program. A series of floor exercises using resistance bands, rings and small weights. The workout helps build and sculpt the entire body; particularly the pelvic floor, core muscles and back. It gives the body an overall, long lean look, while helping to promote overall strength and stability. Pilates…Find out more »
12:30 pm
Subtle Body Flow (All Levels / Active)
The subtle body is made up of the electromagnetic wavelengths or the dynamic infrastructure of the body – commonly referred to as the "energy body". It is the energetic mapping of your emotions and how they travel and process through the body and mind. Connecting your physical, mental and energy body during your yoga practice…Find out more »
6:15 pm
CandleLIGHT Combo (Levels 1-2)
This class combines three of our favorite yoga styles here at Selah to help get you warmed-up and chilled out! A little slow-flow vinyasa, a little gentle yin and a little restorative all wrapped in a perfect yummy candlelight yoga class. Good for all levels. Yoga props are included.Find out more »


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*The Dub starts at 3:15 and ends at 5:06*
Looking for the role of Catherine,
No bad Mic quality or background noise, you also need the ability to shout without restraint. (Please don't audition if you can't shout naturally)
The dub goes up until the credits.
Also, here is the WIP mix with my vocals https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3tDRHiQSRgwOEdmTlRLZUEtOFE/view?usp=sharing
*And of course you will need to fit the dialogue into the time available, idealy you can use the WIP mix as a reference so you're not overlapping any of my dialogue on accident*
I act in things occasionally.
Any sort of mid range voice is good aslong as you can properly express, Especially on the last line. If you can't shout, please don't submit a "whisper shouting" take, I need the real thing.
Reference for the lines https://youtu.be/x790AjID0FA?t=3m22s
Simon..I can't keep telling you how it works; you won't listen, You KNOW why we're here, you were copied on to the ARK, you just didn't carry over, You lost the coin toss! We both did. Just like Simon at Omicron, Just like the man who died in Toronto a hundred years ago.
I know it sucks, but our copies are up there, Catherine and Simon and both safe on the ARK. Be happy for them.
We ARE on the ARK you idiot! I didn't lie! I can't be responsible for your goddamn ignorance!..YOU FUCKING-*Cuts out*


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If these rumors are true then, Reginae Carter decided to break up with her older boo, YFN Lucci after he lied to her. He allegedly got a stripper pregnant. Find out more details on this sad story below.
MTO News confirmed the rumors that Lucci and Lil Wayne's daughter called it quits. A friend of Nae's said that Lucci impregnated a stripper and then lied to Reginae about it.
Nae and Lucci were a really famous couple, and they seemed to be great together despite the haters who were slamming them all day long on Instagram.
Last spring, rumors began claiming that Lucci may have gotten a stripper pregnant and back then he denied everything, telling Nae that it's all a bunch of lies.
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When a nigga got you all the way fucked up & you have to remind him who tf you is??❗@colormenae @yfnlucci . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #yfnlucci #reginaecarter . . . . . . . . #favoritecouple #theshaderoom #nickiminaj #trending #usher #trendingtopic #earlymornings #latenights #blackgirlmagic #ft #like #comment #blackisbeautiful #repost #dt #flexinmycomplexion #throwbackthursday #couplegoals #dt #theshaderoom #blacklove #spicymafia #spicygang #queennaija #spicymanagement #cardib #offset #vmas #vmas2018
Word on the street is that the stripper finally gave birth and got Lucci to take a blood test, and it turns out that he was indeed the father.
Reginae's friend explained, 'She felt so betrayed and lied to. Not only do you cheat, and get a girl pregnant, but then you also make a fool out of her and lie about the baby.'
Nae's pal continued and said 'Hell no, that n**ga had to get FIRED!!.'
Reginae has unfollowed Lucci on social media, and since then, she has been posting all kinds of motivational messages and subtilities included in her pics and videos.
If everything is correct and MTO News is right, we're really sorry to hear that this happened to Reginae who has been always defending her relationship from haters.


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How gorgeous are these black suede shoe boots from ASOS?!
The online fashion giant is covering two of the season's biggest trends with beautiful lace detailing and biker studs.
These are a failsafe purchase to see you right through the party season and are a great way of adding a touch of glamour.
So what are you waiting for? At just £50 you really have no excuse not to buy! FF